Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age
What is the ketogenic diet, manifestations, patterns, traditional approach?
The ketogenic diet is a truly remarkable design of a lifestyle that is based on strict principles. Despite the strict principles in terms of keeping the nutrient ratios of food intake, the keto diet is very liberal and highly adjustable to each individual.
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The main purpose and function of the ketogenic diet are to change the whole process of energy production of the human body. This is not a simple process. Ketones are the hormones that are produced with the process of ketosis- this process should be the ultimate goal for any keto-diet beginner. The process of ketosis begins when your body finishes the adaptation to high amounts of fat intake and complete neglection of carbohydrates.
Once your body is adjusted to ketosis, every cell uses ketones as energy fuel, instead of the usual glucose. At the same time, the keto diet stimulates the reduction of the overall calorie intake and makes this diet extremely effective when it comes to weight loss.
KETOGENIC DIET, GOALS, DREAMS, AND WOMEN
The ketogenic diet is good for everybody who wants to lose weight as soon and as healthy as possible. The best thing about keto is that you must not entrap yourself in the endless circles of starvation, unpopular meal plans, and constant pressure. As we already mentioned, this diet is liberal and there are so many awesome recipes that will make you love each of your daily meals and snacks.
Women, honestly, take better care of themselves when it comes to physical appearance. Losing weight is very important to each woman. Because of that, the ketogenic diet serves as a true ally to all women who struggle to constantly maintain proper weight loss. On the other hand, there are aspects that make it harder (such as menopause) and this is the time when the keto diet shows its true significance and effects. This is why this diet might be the best diet of all existing when it comes to women in their menopause period. On our blog, we have a couple of articles where we explain in detail the connection between keto and menopause.
Anyways, the benefits of the ketogenic diet can change your life for the better. In fact, the ketogenic diet is a proven solution for type 2 diabetes, can help you prevent heart disease and Alzheimer's significantly aids those suffering from PCOS.
Now, let’s see what are the biggest and most effective benefits from the keto diet specifically for women. Those women who suffer from the following conditions should consult a professional (recommended) and start their keto journey immediately.
- Weight loss and yo-yo dieting
- Epilepsy
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Yeast overgrowth
- Insulin resistance, type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s
- Certain forms of cancer
On the other hand, we will be fully honest and inform the enthusiasts NOT to start/continue their keto journey if something of the following is confirmed:
- Female athletes/lifters that notice a significant drop in performance and recovery on keto 2-3 months.
- Struggling with a hypothyroid condition that isn’t responding well to keto.
- Notice a worsening in blood lipid levels when they eat high amounts of saturated fat.
- Gain fat on a keto diet after tracking macros
- Have stopped menstruating or are having an irregular cycle
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding before their body has adapted to keto
- Notice an increase in menopause-related symptoms after 2-3 months of keto
(source: Ruled. me)
It is very important to know that each person has a different body constitution and things may vary from person to person. Because of that, it is always good to consult with professionals, create the best keto meal plan, and always track your ketones.
KETO DIET DURING PREGNANCY AND FAMILY LIFE
The most important piece of advice regarding pregnancy and keto is to NEVER forcefully push your body towards more weight loss. There are many keto strategies to haste weight loss such as intermittent fasting, but you must never do that while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Be aware that vitamins and minerals are crucial during this period and even proteins need to go above their usual levels. You must eat micronutrient-dense foods on daily basis. Veggies should be part of each meal, they are essential for your overall health and the health of your baby. Also, make sure that you intake iodine, DHA, and Vitamin D.
As we already said, the intake of proteins must be increased. Use a keto-calculator and consult a professional to change your meal plan according to the nature and the phase of your pregnancy. During the later stages of your pregnancy, it is highly recommended to eat more. By ‘eating more’ we refer to increased intake of fat and even carbs. During this period it won’t be an issue if your increase the carb intakes for an extra 30-50g from fruit and veggies (this will aid the milk production).
To be a true ‘keto-dieter’ is not hard, especially when it comes to your family life! Everything can be normal and usual as it was before you started your keto journey. The best thing about this diet, as we already said, is its flexibility. The keto community offers thousands of awesome recipes that are rich in taste and ingredients. At the same time, you have so many keto-replicas of your favorite classic recipes.
The kids will definitely love the amazing spectrum of delicious recipe options. The meals from the keto diet are always adjustable because they include veggies, fruits, proteins, and an even lower amount of fats. You can feel completely free to cook keto recipes and serve them at your family dinner table. Also, you can always mix and match sides, your creativity and enthusiasm are always welcome.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As you can see, the ketogenic diet is a great choice for each woman who wants to lose weight fast without pressure and starvation. However, you must know that if you want to gain complete success you have to exercise on daily basis. Physical activity is very important, if not crucial. While pregnant, be encouraged to exercise even more- it is good for the baby and for yourself. Having sexual activity is also welcome, especially during the last couple of weeks. The most important thing about keto in pregnancy is to NEVER change your routine and meal plans on your own. Before each change make sure that you will consult a professional. Working together with your doctor will ensure that you will be provided with the best pieces of advice for you and your baby’s health. Communication with keto communities and receiving more information and gaining knowledge about keto is very useful as well.