Gaining Weight on Keto

Do you find yourself gaining weight on keto? Here are 10 reasons you may be struggling to lose weight and actually be gaining weight while on the keto diet.

Top 10 Reasons You Don’t Lose Weight When Doing a Keto Diet

Too Many Carbohydrates. Are you sure you are keeping the carbs away? It’s best to be honest and start tracking everything. Carb snacks here and there add up fast. I know that my carbs have to be around 50g/day to be feeling great and in control of my appetite. Lower than that and I will lose a little bit of weight, above that and I know my weight loss will stall. 

Too Much Fruit. Be careful about fruit. I use berries on my breakfast and desserts, but that is it.. For me, the sugar and fructose in fruit are too much. Sure, enjoy it as a treat and eat only low carb nutrient dense berries. 

Dairy is can be trouble. Milk is great for some people because it’s full of protein and calcium, but it also contains about 5% carbs

Nuts are tricky. Snacking on too many nuts too often leads to too many carbs. Nuts are a great source of fiber, omega 3, selenium. Be careful which nut varieties you consume.

Not Enough Fat. Yes, to lose weight doing the keto diet, you need to eat more fat. I got to the point where nothing was working for me to lose weight. More fat did the trick. 

Too Many Artificial Sweeteners - I believe diet drinks can be effective for weight loss, but certainly not long term. Best used in the beginning to stop sugar cravings and to fill up when hungry but other than that they should be of short term use.

Depending on your size and how much water weight you're carrying, this weight loss can vary. Anecdotally, people report losses within the first week of anywhere from 1 pound (0.5 kg) to 10 or more pounds (5 kg). The larger you are, the more water weight you're likely to lose after starting keto.

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The Amount Of Protein Consumed.

Consumption Of Plenty Carbohydrate.

The Number Of Calories Consumed Per Day.

Consume A Variety Of Snacks.

Stress.

Medical Conditions.

Alcohol Consumption.

Lack Of Exercise.

How long does it take to lose 60 pounds on keto?

My Ketogenic Diet Experience: How I Lost 60 Pounds in 6 Months on the Keto Diet. Early in 2018, I lost 60 pounds in six months on the keto diet.

You're naturally going to gain a few pounds when you reintroduce them back into your diet because they contain water. The key is to pick healthy, whole carbs that won't cause gigantic spikes in your blood sugar.

Why am I suddenly gaining weight on keto?

“Anytime you are taking in more calories than your body needs, you will gain weight,” explained certified Nutrition Coach Esther Avant. “Too much of any food can cause a person to gain weight, and fats are no different.” According to Avant, fats are the most calorie dense of the three macronutrient groups.

How do I stop gaining weight on keto?

“As you transition off the ketogenic diet, start to slowly decrease your fat intake while upping your intake of lean proteins, vegetables, and wholesome carbohydrates, like fresh fruit, whole grains, and beans,” she says. White refined grains and sugars should still be limited.

Why am I getting fatter on keto?

“The only way someone would gain weight on the keto diet is if they binged on high calorie foods for an extended amount of time such as full-fat dairy, avocados, coconut oil, fatty cuts of meat and nuts,” board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Luiza Petre explained to INSIDER.