
EASY guide for how to start a keto diet or how to start a low carb diet. Includes basics of the keto diet plan, low carb food lists, delicious keto & low carb recipes and lots of free resources for a ketogenic diet.

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A keto or ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet, which can help you burn fat more effectively. In addition to weight loss and management of Type 2 Diabetes, people have experienced many other health benefits by following a low carb, or ketogenic diet. But how do you start on a ketogenic diet? This post will help teach you everything you need to know about how to start keto.
Should you follow a diet plan? a meal plan for keto? Should you track? What can you eat on a keto diet?
So many questions. And really, so so so many answers–not all of which are based in science.
I have tried to compile some articles below on how to get into ketosis by following a 4-week eating plan. This is a great keto diet plan for beginners. But I’ve also added next-level tips for those of us who need to get back to a keto way of eating.
From learning about ketogenic diet foods–which are not diet foods at all the way you might have traditionally viewed them–to ketogenic diet recipes, and a support group, plus references to my ketogenic cookbooks, you will find all that you need for getting started on a keto diet.
EASY guide for how to start a keto diet or how to start a low carb diet. Includes basics of the keto diet plan, low carb food lists, how to calculate macros for a keto diet, delicious keto & low carb recipes and lots of free resources for a ketogenic diet.
Starting a Keto diet doesn’t have to be difficult! Read this to answer the simple question, “What Can You Eat On Keto?” Get the free printable chart too!
Not sure where to start on keto? Start here. This is a simple plan that many in my Facebook group have followed and have gotten great results from. Small baby steps will lead you to success when starting a Keto Diet
Keto tips week 2! Thinking of getting started on Keto? Totally confused by where to start? It’s easy to get overwhelmed. These posts break down how to get started on Keto in an easy way. This is week 2 of keto tips! This plan makes small changes at a time so you can ease your way into keto.
Keto tips week 3! Thinking of getting started on Keto? Totally confused by where to start? It’s easy to get overwhelmed. These posts break down how to get started on Keto in an easy way. This is week 3 of keto tips!
Keto Diet Plan Week 4! Wondering how to start Keto? Totally confused by where to start? It’s easy to get overwhelmed. These posts break down how to start on Keto in an easy way. This is week 4 of keto tips!
This article will explain macros for a keto diet. I’ve also included a calculator for you to determine the right proportions of macros as you determine how to get into, and stay in ketosis. Learning to calculate macros is critical to ensuring that you can get into ketosis and stay in ketosis.
Super convenient guide of the Best Low Carb Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts for a Keto Diet!
Want some protein shakes you’ll actually ENJOY drinking? I’ve made a list of all the Best Low Carb Protein Shakes just for you. These are all perfect for Keto and low-carb diets and are SO good!
There are so many myths and half-truths surrounding the keto diet so I would like to debunk and discuss the most popular ones.
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There’s a lot of confusion regarding alternative sweeteners and their effect on ketosis, so in this article, I will break down the types of sweeteners, how they affect ketosis and the pros and cons of each.
If you think you can’t find keto fast food options when dining at fast food restaurants, we’ve got great news for you! Because of the rise in popularity of the keto diet, fast food restaurants are getting on board and offering customers some delicious and easy keto fast food options.
For the most part, I try to eat real food. I also try to eat home cooked food so I know what I’m putting into my mouth, and my body. But there are days when I can’t cook–either because I’m working too much, traveling too much, or sick and unable to cook. For those days, I rely on ready-made snacks to keep me out of trouble. What we have here is a listing of the snacks that over the last 6 years, I keep coming back to. These are MY favorite keto snacks on Amazon. I hope you enjoy them as well!
Learning how to order low carb at Starbucks is a little more complicated than you think. This easy guide will break it down for you and soon, you will be ordering keto friendly drinks and food at Starbucks–just like a pro.
Are you trying to lose weight through a low carb or keto lifestyle but you’ve hit a weight loss plateau you can’t seem to overcome? My guide on How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau on a Low Carb Diet will help you get out of that weight loss rut!
Here is a list of 10 things that I consider weight loss basics or keto basics that help me lose a regain from following the basic things that I did while on Keto the first time.
Other resources For How to Start Keto | Getting into Ketosis
Here is my recipe index that has only keto/low carb recipes.

If you’re trying to get into ketosis and wondering what you should eat? Eat my low carb recipes.
Pick what looks good from these 200+ recipes. ONLY eat food made from these recipes.
You will be in ketosis. It’s really THAT SIMPLE.
Low Carb Desserts | Keto Desserts | Low Sugar Desserts
Here is my recipe index for low carb/keto desserts

Are Sugar cravings getting to you? Dying for something sweet? Pick a recipe from the ones below.
Make it. Eat it. Rejoice and feel good knowing you can have some desserts and still be in Ketosis.
Out and about and unsure as to what is safe to eat on a keto diet? I’ve put together a great guide for Keto Fast Food Options. The guide also includes a super convenient downloadable/printable that you can take with you when you’re on the road!
Support for a Keto Diet

Looking for a kind, friendly, and knowledgeable Keto Support Group? Join the Twosleeevers Keto Group filled with foodies and kind people, where we support low carb and keto ways of eating.
It’s a place you’ll never be shamed, or told: “That’s not keto!”
Intermittent Fasting Made Simple
If you’ve been on a keto diet for any amount of time, I’m sure you’ve heard about Intermittent Fasting (or I/F) and wondered whether it’s something you should incorporate into your keto lifestyle. Check out my guide on Intermittent Fasting Made Simple for a complete how-to on how it can help you lose weight on the keto diet!
Other good keto resources
Looking for the best Keto Cookbooks?
I have a few books you might be interested in, ALL of which have been best-selling keto cookbooks.
Looking for the perfect cookbook for your Instant Pot or Air fryer? How about finding some great keto recipes? I am proud to say that all of my books listed below have been best-sellers. I hope you check them out and I hope you enjoy them! Highly-rated, very well tested, and #stupidsimple.
100+ all-new meatless recipes for the Instant Pot by the best-selling author of Indian Instant Pot and Instant Pot Fast & Easy .
Flavor-packed dishes like Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce, Beef Enchilada Casserole, and desserts like Lemon Pound Cake to satisfy your sweet tooth, all ready in 30 minutes or less.
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From the bestselling author of The Keto Instant Pot Cookbook
Delicious desserts, baked goods, and other low-carb, high-fat treats for people following the incredibly popular ketogenic diet
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Fully authorized by Instant Pot—brand new recipes from the best-selling author of Indian Instant Pot Cookbook and The Keto Instant Pot Cookbook.
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Every one of the recipes in this book can be made in an hour or less, and many are on the table in as little as 30 minutes.
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On a mission to make keto convenient, Urvashi Pitre combines delicious low-carb recipes with the busy home cook’s favorite appliance: The Instant Pot®.
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Indian Instant Pot Cookbook combines the technique of pressure-cooking with classic Indian foods to give families an easier (and healthier) way of preparing authentic Indian meals. Join Urvashi Pitre, who is best known as the “Butter Chicken Lady,” as she shares the how-to’s of creating delicious Indian dishes of all types in Indian Instant Pot Cookbook.
So there you have it! All the resources you need on how to start keto in one convenient place! This should cover most everything you need to know in order to get started on the keto diet, and if you have any questions feel free to post in the Twosleevers Keto Support Group!
Originally Published February 28, 2019
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