For many people, the ketogenic diet is a great option for weight loss. It is very different and allows the dieter to eat a diet consisting of foods that they may not expect.

So the ketogenic diet, or keto, is a diet that consists of very little carbohydrates and a lot of fat. How many diets are there where you can start your day with bacon and eggs, a lot, then move on to chicken wings for lunch and then steak and broccoli for dinner? That may seem too good to be true to many. Well on this diet this is a great day to eat and you followed the rules perfectly with that meal plan.

When you eat a very low amount of carbohydrates, your body goes into a state of ketosis. What this means is that your body burns fat for energy. How much carbohydrate do you need to eat to get into ketosis? Well, it varies from person to person, but it is a safe bet to stay under 25 net carbs. Many would suggest that when you are in the “induction phase”, which is when you are really putting your body into ketosis, you should stay below 10 net carbs.

If you’re not sure what net carbs are, let me help you. Net carbs are the amount of carbs you eat minus the amount of dietary fiber. So if on the day you eat a total of 35 grams of net carbs and 13 grams of dietary fiber, your net carbs for the day would be 22. Simple enough, right?

So, besides weight loss, what else is good about keto? Well, many people talk about their improved mental clarity about when they are dieting. Another benefit is having an energy boost. Yet another is decreased appetite.

One thing to worry about when following the ketogenic diet is something called the “keto flu.” Not everyone experiences this, but for this it can be difficult. You will feel lethargic and you may have a headache. It will not last long. When you feel like this, be sure to drink plenty of water and rest to get over it.

If this sounds like the type of diet you would be interested in, what are you waiting for? Dive into keto first. You won’t believe the results you get in such a short time.