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Keto questions
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Products
How do I download my Healthful Pursuit product?
It’s simple! We made this tutorial to make it easy to download Healthful Pursuit programs to your device.
I’ve exceeded my download attempts, what do I do?
We set each of our digital products to have a download attempt limit to avoid issues with sharing content (I know, some bad apples ruin it for the rest of us). If you have a Healthful Pursuit product and have been told that your download attempts have maxed out, simply login to your Healthful Pursuit Customer account and contact us!
How do I cancel my meal plan subscription?
Log into your Healthful Pursuit Customer Account, click on “Subscriptions” on the side navigation. Once on the page, click “View” then the big “Cancel” button.
Which of your products is right for me?
First of all, thank you so much for deciding to take me along on your journey of healing yourself with nutrition! I’m so excited for you. I offer a number of fantastic products that’ll help guide you on your path. There are in-depth answers to the most common product questions below and you can also watch this great keto product starter video that will give you a general overview of what’s on tap.
What’s the difference between your various keto programs?
Happy Keto Body
Happy Keto Body (12-week video training program) is a doctor-approved 12-week journey to a customized keto lifestyle for women. Eliminate frustrations, get fat adapted and stay fat fueled for life. Includes videos, coaching calls and an exclusive online community of keto sisters supporting you every step of the way.
The Keto Beginning
The Keto Beginning (digital program and/or audiobook) shows you why eating high-fat works and what to expect in the first 30 days of eating this way. You’ll be guided through how to boost ketones and introduced to basic keto concepts.
Fat Fueled
Fat Fueled (digital program and/or audiobook) shows you how to tailor this eating style to make it work for you from a therapeutic perspective. It includes a mindful meal plan, encouraging you to get in touch with your body to create lasting, effortless change.
The Keto Bundle
The Keto Bundle (digital program) includes both The Keto Beginning and Fat Fueled programs. If you’re fully committed to living a high-fat, fat-fueled lifestyle, I would humbly suggest picking up both programs so that you can understand exactly why it works, how it can work for you, and how to make it work for you. The combination of incredibly helpful, in-depth guides with meal plans, step-by-step instruction, and personalized support will transform you into a keto warrior. And, of course, It costs less to pick up the books together as the Keto Bundle then it does to purchase each book separately.
The Keto Diet
The Keto Diet (paperback) if you’re already on your keto feet and in the market for lots of great recipes coupled with food instruction and meal preparation how-to, then the paperback will be great for you! The Keto Diet was created to show you how to make your keto life practical with oodles of food preparation tactics, grocery store lists, and keto travel tips.
Are all of your programs digital or do you have a paperback option?
My book, The Keto Diet, is a paperback. If you’re looking for lots of recipes coupled with detailed food instruction and meal preparation how-to, you’re going to love the paperback. My latest book, The Keto Diet Cookbook is also available as a paperback and will be released April 9, 2019. If you’re in need of recipe inspiration, serious meal planning guidance, and grocery shopping tips, this cookbook will be perfect for you. Pre-order The Keto Diet Cookbook here.
Is your paperback book The Keto Diet available as an e-book, too?
Yes, the paperback is available on Kindle, iBooks, Nook, and Kobo.
The Keto Diet Cookbook
The Keto Diet Cookbook (paperback) will be released April 9, 2019 — Pre-order here! In The Keto Diet Cookbook, the focus is all on the food – how to structure your meal plans, how to plan meals based on your goals, what foods to choose, which foods will get you closer to your goal, how to shop for those foods… and the most exciting feature of the whole book – The Keto Diet Meal Planning System. The Keto Diet Meal Planning System provides readers with 3 templates to follow based on their meal planning needs. In one of the templates, you’re guided through determining how much food to eat based on your goals, you’re provided a meal planning combination to follow, and then each of the recipes in the book can plug into your unique combination. This is a unique feature that makes each and every one of the recipes in the book useable!
Keto for Women
Keto for Women will be released June 18, 2019 — Pre-order here! Inside Keto for Women, you’ll be guided with a 3-step approach:
Part 1 explains what keto is and why it works in case the concept of low-carb living is completely new to you. I’ll show you why understanding your body is important to your process – when you understand your body, making decisions becomes way easier. I’ll explain what keto does to each and every one of your essential hormones – and why balancing them is the key to success on keto. And, we’ll clear up some myths and misconceptions that are likely standing in your way of reaching keto nirvana.
Part 2 introduces the three sequential steps to becoming a fat burning female. I’ll show you how to figure out what to eat, how to eat it, and why certain foods will work for you, while others will stall your progress. We’ll build a meal plan that’s easy to follow, get you into ketosis (and keep you there) without stressing out about every.little.thing. We will develop a fasting protocol that helps you hit your goals, keeps you satiated, and not going crazy about food. We’ll bust through weight plateaus, figure out why you can’t lose weight, tackle roadblocks in your way, and develop a protocol that makes eating keto for life, so easy.
Part 3 will help you go the extra mile to improve specific health conditions from PCOS, autoimmunity, inflammation, horrible experiences with menopause, cardiovascular conditions, gut support, and more. We’ll work together to customize your keto with tiny little tweaks that’ll make a world of difference.
Keto for Women will give you everything you need to fully embrace the Keto Diet, adapt it to your unique needs, and – most importantly – actually enjoy the process of achieving the results you want.
Balanced Keto
Balanced Keto is a meal plan subscription program. You receive weekly meal plans, directly to your inbox, along with wonderful shopping lists and dietary modification guides that’ll cover just about any food sensitivity. (You can download a free sample of the meal plan here!) Keep in mind, these meal plans have carb-ups already built into them, so it’s usually best to get yourself fat-adapted first by following The Keto Beginning or Fat Fueled program. Alternatively, you could simply skip the carb-ups in the meal plans for the time being, replacing them with fat until you’re fat-adapted.
Can the Balanced Keto Meal Plans be personalized?
The Balanced Keto Meal Plans are not customizable at this time. However, your purchase of a meal plan subscription comes with an extensive dietary modification guide that offers loads of great tips and tricks on how to make your meals egg-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, or low-FODMAP.
Is the Balanced Keto Meal Plan subscription recurring?
Yes, the Balanced Keto Meal Plan subscription is recurring, so you don’t have to worry about renewing anything. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each payment period, depending on your subscription level (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, or 365 days).
Do you track macros in your Balanced Keto Meal Plans?
No, we do not track macros in the Balanced Keto Meal Plans. This program follows the Fat Fueled approach in which there’s a deliberate intention to eat low-carb, high-fat – and to keep the focus off of counting. We keep the plans in line by sticking to 15 to 25% protein and 30 to 75g of carbs a day. This is influenced by carb-ups. The meals contain approximately 2,000 calories per day, including snacks. If you’re looking for a meal plan that takes macros into account, I’d suggest utilizing the 30-day meal plan found in The Keto Beginning, which includes a breakdown of macros and other nutritional information for each day.
How do I cancel my Balanced Keto Meal Plan?
We’re sorry to see you go! Tweak your subscription by accessing your Healthful Pursuit Customer account.
Audiobooks
What’s the difference between your audiobooks and digital programs?
My keto audiobooks (available on Amazon) include the audio version of the book and, in lieu of a full transcript, a PDF of the recipes and meal plans only. For a full transcript of the books, you’ll need to get the digital keto programs. Please note that, as of October 1, 2017, the original Fat Fueled, Keto Beginning and The Keto Bundle programs were updated and expanded. The audiobooks were not. The audiobook files and complimentary PDF audiobook resource guide are based off of the first version of the book.
Does the Keto Audiobook Bundle come with full-text transcripts for each book?
The audiobooks do not come with full-text transcripts. They do, however, come with a PDF audiobook resource guide of all the recipes and meal plans included in the books. If you’d like the full-text version, pick up The Keto Bundle.
Whole Keto
The 21-Day Whole Keto Challenge (21-day email-based program) is a daily coaching program to compliment your healthy keto lifestyle. Repair your relationship with your body and start living your joy now. The program includes a digital 21-Day Whole Keto Challenge Workbook, 21 inspirational emails, body acceptance missions, as well as affirmation wallpapers for your phone. Please note, The 21-Day Whole Keto Challenge is NOT a keto diet eating plan. If you’re looking for a keto ‘how-to’ program or meal plans – I’ve got plenty to share with you. Instead, this will complement your keto diet. But you don’t have to be keto to benefit from The 21-Day Whole Keto Challenge.
What’s your refund policy for your digital products?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot give refunds or offer exchanges after a product has been downloaded and refunds cannot be processed beyond 30 days of the initial purchase date. But don’t worry, you’re going to be happy with your purchase!
I’m having trouble downloading my digital product. What should I do?
Sorry about that! Simply get in touch with us via our contact form. Let us know what type of device you’re using and if you’re receiving any error messages, and we’ll get it straightened out.
Do you ever give discounts or run promotions for your products?
As a matter of fact, I do! The best way to stay up-to-date on discounts is by subscribing to the Healthful Pursuit newsletter.
Why are your products dairy-free?
Feel free to check out my full breakdown as to why I don’t eat dairy. But, suffice to say, I’ve chosen to go the dairy-free route with my products for a few key reasons: 1) Many people simply can’t tolerate lactose, 2) It can make becoming fat-adapted more difficult, and 3) It can lead to inflammation and other autoimmune issues.
Why are your prices in USD?
80% of Healthful Pursuit customers are located in the USA, so we just found it easiest to operate in USD.
Why do you promote your products when answering questions?
When it comes to mentioning Healthful Pursuit products, I do this because it’s the only way the business generates revenue, but more importantly, the products have helped thousands of people reach their goals. Without sales of our digital programs, like The Keto Bundle, we wouldn’t be able to have a website and in turn create free resources. All of the money generated from these digital sales helps employ a team that works with me to maintain the website, come up with new content, edit videos, prepare audio files, create the free mini guides for all videos, prepare transcripts, answer blog comments, schedule videos, create design graphics, update old content, support people via email, interact with people on social media, answer questions in various places, create new products and services to help more people, etc. Without revenue coming in none of this would be possible.
BEGINNERS
Is keto right for me?
Well, if what you’re currently doing isn’t working, why not give it a go? It’s certainly worked for me and many others. Now, I’m not your healthcare provider, so I can’t speak from a medical standpoint. But I’ve put together a helpful resource that’ll assist you in deciding whether or not keto is right for you. Additionally, you can avail yourself of this lovely video where I address a few of the most common keto questions newbies have tossed around over the years.
How do I get started eating keto?
Here’s a video that should help you get started on your keto path. Additionally, both Fat Fueled and The Keto Beginning are excellent resources to get you off the ground.
What do I eat on keto?
You’re in luck. I’ve compiled in-depth breakdowns of exactly what I eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks (with helpful pictures included). I also have examples of what I eat on carb-up days and what I eat on Intermittent Fasting days.
What’s the difference between a low-carb diet and keto diet?
Low-carb diets are just, well, low-carb. A simple low-carb diet makes no distinction as to how much protein or fat you should take in to supplement your lack of carbs. On the other hand, a ketogenic diet is not only low-carb, but high-fat. While there’s no set rule, it’s generally suggested to keep your carb intake between 5-10%, your protein intake between 15-30%, and your fat intake between 60-75%.
Will Keto Work For Me If…
I’m vegan or vegetarian?
Keto is a fantastic option for plant-based living! The information and guidance offered in my keto books and programs can work for just about anyone. The meal plans and recipes provided do contain meat, but they’re simply templates. You have my blessing to add or subtract whatever is necessary to make them your own. Check out my video about thriving as a vegan or vegetarian on keto.
I have food allergies?
Rest assured, all of my programs are 100% gluten-free and dairy-free. Chapter 6 of my in-depth Fat Fueled guidebook is chock full of information on allergies, restrictions, and preferences, and contains solid suggestions for thriving on keto while staying away from various foods (e.g., nuts, eggs, FODMAPs, nightshades, avocados, meat, and more!). If you’re interested in the Balanced Keto Meal Plan subscription, have no fear – it comes with a food sensitivity guide offering up fine ideas for making your meal plan nut-free, egg-free, low-FODMAP, and nightshade-free.
I’m pregnant/breastfeeding?
I have two awesome resources for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers: a video I made on pregnancy and keto, and a podcast episode covering pregnancy and keto.
I’m perimenopausal or postmenopausal?
Treat yourself to an entire podcast episode dedicated to thriving on keto through and after menopause.
I have PCOS?
I’m so glad you asked! Here’s a podcast episode covering PCOS and keto!
I have amenorrhea?
You betcha – I can personally attest to it! Learn how eating keto helped me overcome my 8-year (yes, 8 long years) battle with amenorrhea. You can also listen to an awesome podcast episode that breaks down battling amenorrhea.
I have hormone imbalances?
Chapter 14 of my in-depth Fat Fueled guidebook is all about fertility and hormones, where I offer plenty of tips for correcting hormone imbalances. Additionally, here is a podcast episode on balancing hormones.
I have thyroid imbalances?
Chapter 15 of my in-depth Fat Fueled guidebook includes a section devoted to thyroid imbalances and includes some great tips for supporting the thyroid. On top of that, you can avail yourself of all of my of free thyroid health resources.
I have adrenal dysfunction/fatigue?
Chapter 15 of my in-depth Fat Fueled guidebook includes an entire section on adrenal dysfunction as well as tips for supporting your adrenals. But wait, there’s more! Get a load of this excellent video on keto adrenal fatigue.
I have diabetes (Type 1 & 2)?
In short, welcome aboard! Please watch this video where I offer my thoughts about and experience with my diabetic clients who’ve practiced keto.
I have high cholesterol?
Great question! I have a video that will tell you all about keto and cholesterol. And a good follow-up resource would be my podcast episode on the all-too-common fat fear.
I’m afraid of fat?
This question calls for my video breaking down the 10 reasons why I’m not afraid of fat and you shouldn’t be either.
I don’t have a gallbladder?
No shirt, no shoes, no gallbladder? No problem! Check out this great little video where I address keto without a gallbladder and fat digestion issues.
I’m an athlete?
Check out this fabulous podcast episode on strength, performance, and training hard on keto, this podcast episode on how to be a keto athlete, and this video on exercise and keto for women.
I’m a man?
I’ve seen loads of men experience success with this eating style. Check out this video explaining how men can thrive on my keto programs.
LIVING KETO
How will I know if I’m fat-adapted?
You can always test for ketones, or you can watch this video for the list of signs you’re fat-adapted.
Is being in ketosis the same as being fat-adapted?
Not quite! You can find a marvelous explanation in this video on the difference between the ketosis and fat-adapted states.
What are the best keto fats?
You can watch this video where I chat about all of my favorite keto fats. (And, if you’re curious, you can also check out my video on the worst keto fats.)
Should I eat dairy on keto?
I personally don’t eat dairy on keto for a few reasons. However, if it feels good in your body and you do well with dairy, feel free.
Should I count my macros?
I truly believe you can live this life without counting your carbs, obsessing over macros, or having something like MyFitnessPal rule your life. I sure am and I know you can do it, too! Watch this video on why I don’t count my macros on a ketogenic diet. This video was inspired by the content of my program, Fat Fueled, which also helps you learn how to eat keto without needing to count macros.
Should I intermittent fast? If so, how?
If you’re naturally capable of going anywhere from 12 to 24 hours without food, without effort, congratulations! You’re ready to jump into intermittent fasting. If, on the other hand, you’re pushing and prodding your body to go sans food for 12 hours and you’re waking up super hungry, grumpy, feeling restricted, and binging on Oreo cookies at hour 11 – then perhaps stop and re-evaluate. Whenever I’m feeling up to the task, my favorite way to intermittent fast is with a delicious Rocket Fuel Latte. It ensures that my hormones feel supported and it tastes amazing. You can also check out a podcast episode I did on carb-ups & fasting and a podcast episode covering fasting vs. calorie counting.
Can I still exercise on keto?
You sure can! I’ve even compiled a list of my favorite ways to exercise on keto. Also, I have a podcast episode on optimizing exercise while eating keto that includes keto exercise strategies, pre- and post-workout fuel, and tips on increasing muscle and performance.
What are your thoughts on exogenous ketones?
Until recently, I haven’t been too keen on exogenous ketone use because I see it being abused so often. Where people will use the supplement as an excuse to be hard on their bodies, using exogenous ketones as an escape route for “eating too many carbs”. BUT if used responsibly, I feel like they can have a place in your ketogenic journey.
I can see exogenous ketones being well-suited for…
- People who are experiencing keto flu and need help with the transition into ketosis
- People who are eating low-carb but can’t go keto for various health reasons, like fibromyalgia or thyroid imbalances
- People that need therapeutic doses of ketones, like those with epilepsy or cancer
- People who are eating low-carb or paleo and want to get inspired to try keto
- People who want to encourage their body to fast while already on a ketogenic diet
I feel exogenous ketones should NOT be used…
- To “erase” eating choices
- In conjunction with excess carbohydrates or a carb up
- To extend fasting beyond what your body is comfortable with
- To lose sight of why you started keto in the first place, such as nutrient density
- If you’re already eating keto, fasting, and feeling great without this supplement
My favorite brand of exogenous ketones is Perfect Keto for a couple of reasons…
- You know exactly how much BHB is in it, while, their competitors aren’t transparent about this
- It doesn’t contain caffeine. An energy boost from the caffeine can be mistaken for an energy boost from the exogenous ketones
- They use natural, easy to read, everyday ingredients
- The price is a fraction of the cost of other exogenous ketone products
- It’s not part of an MLM – you can buy it directly from their website
Additional resources you may find helpful in determining whether Perfect Keto exogenous ketones are right for you…