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How to set yourself up for success on your new Keto Diet (free printable)

By Elisa Giorgio

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So you’ve started a low carb Keto diet, congrats! The key to keto diet success is to meal plan and prep ahead. Set yourself up for success on your new Keto Diet and save time & money, shop less, have less waste, and keep track of your macros by beginning new habits and planning in advance.

Achieve Keto diet success by employing these great tips! #lowcarb #keto #ketodiet #diet #success

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How to set yourself up for success on your new Keto Diet

I’d bet my bulletproof coffee you’re here because you really want to stick to your new healthy lifestyle. Planning and prepping ahead will be your best friend.

I’m the first to admit, when I start something new I go ALL out.
“I’m going to become a runner.” —> map out a 3 mile circle from the house, buy new running shoes and a tracking device that goes in said shoes (this was before FitBit’s time…), a new pretty health journal, etc.

“I’m going to read more books” —> make giant book list for the entire year, order 5 books and another pretty journal to take notes, unplug the TV from my bedroom, etc. You get the idea.

Seriously. I did those things. So I get it, we want to just “be there” already. But I’m learning it’s the small steps that we take over and over again that will get us there before we know it.

Habits.
Small Steps.
Routines.
Rhythms.

I’ve been reading this amazing (yet simple!) book The Compound Effect which is teaching me exactly how little steps will make a big impact.

So here are some small steps and habits to set yourself up for Keto diet success:

10 Healthy habits to help your new Keto diet succeed:

1 Remove temptation
Get it out of the house! Have a talk with your family members if you have to so they can be supportive. If it’s unrealistic to completely remove it from the house, put those tempting snacks somewhere you won’t see them on a regular basis! If it’s in the fridge, try a solid colored plastic shoe box so you can’t easily see the contents.

2 Pre-portion. pre-portion. pre-portion
Keep snacks pre-portioned, especially ones that are easy to overeat like nuts, seeds, pork rinds, etc. Some more snack ideas: beef or turkey sticks, sandwich meat (1 carb or less per serving), cheese, fresh vegetables, deviled eggs, yogurt.

3 Create a list of your favorites
When you’re hungry and stressed out over being hungry, your mind will inevitably draw a blank. If you have a list of Keto-approved snacks, it’ll be that much easier to grab something you won’t regret later.

4 Purchase meal prep containers
Having your meals planned and prepped ahead is THE way to succeed with your healthy lifestyle and having a dedicated set of plastic or glass containers just for your Keto meals will totally make your life easier!

5 Don’t cook separate meals
If not everyone in your family is following the Keto plan, don’t make individual meals. Try deconstructed meals instead so everyone can make it how they want. Think: low carb tacos, great bunless burgers, salads, keto noodle-style bowls, etc.

6 Aim for meals being 5 carbs or less
Make your math easier, and keep it simple by limiting your meals to 5 carbs each.

7 Drink green tea instead of coffee
Green tea has antioxidants that naturally reduce inflammation and has about 1/3 the amount of caffeine compared to a cup of coffee. There are so many different flavors and blends to keep it interesting! Bonus: you probably won’t be tempted to add cream and sweetener to it!

8 Keep a food journal
One of the things taught in The Compound Effect is that when you want to change a habit, track it for 30 days. Tracking what you eat, how often you exercise, and even your moods throughout the day, can help you stay on target. (Kim, likes to use Fatsecret.com. Its handy pie chart is perfect for keeping track of macros at a glance)

9 Hot water with lemon
The detox effects that a hot (but not too hot) cup of lemon water has on your liver, pairs perfectly with the Keto diet. I used to be a “give me coffee” zombie in the morning and I found a cup of hot water with 1/4 lemon squeezed into it gave me the wake up I needed and the “warm cup of joe” feeling I loved.

10 Stick to the plan
Make a commitment to yourself that you’re going to stick to this for X amount of days, and then you will ___ (reevaluate, set a new goal, reward yourself, etc.). No writing “forever and ever” – remember we’re going for small steps here! This will help you in those moments you want to give up so you can say “I committed to myself and I only have __ days left”.

So now that you have the healthy habits down, let’s move on to meal planning for your new Keto diet: Learn how to set up a meal plan, brainstorm, find recipes, make shopping lists and more in the next post: The Beginner’s Guide To Keto Meal Planning (coming soon).

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Thank you to Elisa Giorgio from Meal Planning Blueprints for writing this helpful article on keto diet success. Her expertise is invaluable to all of us trying to succeed on our Low Carb Keto Journey! Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

About Elisa Giorgio

Elisa wants to live in a world filled with every color sharpie at her disposal, a magic broom that follows around small sticky fingers, and where home means the beach is right outside her window. As a blogger, organizer, and expert meal-planner, she’s helped thousands of moms learn how to simplify their lives. When she’s not writing or creating courses to help mamas get organized, you can find her whipping up some spinach artichoke dip, reading at least 3 books at any given time, or explaining why it’s not a good idea to stick markers up your nose — for the eleventy-hundreth time.

Get practical tips (with a touch of sarcasm) on how to get everyone back to the dinner table without losing your mind at mealplanningblueprints.com

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  1. Kate Syssoloff

    August 17, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Hi, I couldn’t get your meal planner because your link isn’t safe according to my computer security.

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    • Kim Hardesty

      August 19, 2020 at 8:25 am

      Hi Kate. Email me and I will work some magic. Can you tell me which browser you are using? You can find my email at the bottom of the blog. -Kim

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  2. Roberta Franks

    July 18, 2018 at 11:14 am

    I’ve looked at a lot of Keto sights. Yours is the only one that is down to earth & friendly. The recipes are simple to make. Tthey don’t require a lot of things I would not normally use. I am still getting use to the different flours & sugar subsitutes to use. I live in a small town in South Dakota & it doesn’t carry some things. But I can order it on Amazon!
    Thank you,
    Roberta Franks

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    • Kim

      July 18, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Hi Roberta. I’m glad to hear that the site is approachable! I have to confess that I love trying new products and you will see some recipes on the site that call for them. I have found that they all have their unique properties to add to a particular recipe. I am lucky enough to be able to afford them (I try to reign it in) and Amazon is my go-to for new products. However, I have found that Costco has great prices on almond flour, coconut oil, avocado oil, cheese, eggs, dairy and meats. I have heard that Walmart carries several low carb staples, too. Have fun finding recipes you like – there are so many more available now than 9 years ago! Enjoy and have a nice day. -Kim

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  3. Laura Jason

    May 4, 2018 at 3:27 am

    Your blog is really very impressive. I really like enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for such an informative article

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    • Kim

      May 4, 2018 at 9:22 am

      Thank you, Laura. -Kim

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  4. Daniel Helfen

    January 10, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Wow! thanks for sharing such an informative article. Learnt a lot today from you. Is it important to make a meal plan?

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    • Kim

      January 10, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Thanks, Daniel. It sure is for some people and super helpful when starting out. Thanks for your comment. -Kim

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