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GoingKeto

GoingKeto is a 90-day journey by our Editor-In-Chief, Josh Burnett. As a single dad of four kids, he knows what it’s like to be busy; as a Krispy Kreme addict, he knows all about loving carbs; as a veteran and former firefighter, Josh knows what it means to be in shape—and he knows that doesn’t describe him right now.

He’s stacked all the odds against himself to prove that not only does keto work, but it can also work at any point in the year and at any stage of life. Follow along as he loses fat, builds muscle, and gets in the best shape of his life by going low-carb!

The Brain’s Role in Weight Loss
By Joshua Burnett on March 11th, 2019

The brain’s role in weight loss is rarely discussed. I’m not talking about the mindset (which is critical); I’m referring to the actual, physical, hormone-related mechanics of how the brain acts when you lose a lot of weight. If you’ve ever experienced a true plateau, or if you’re planning on losing a lot of weight, […]

Making Fat Loss EPOC
By Joshua Burnett on March 8th, 2019

When we’re talking about how you technically lose weight, there are three primary factors at play: Your diet Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) Your level of activity Understanding how these three things interact is crucial to comprehending the science behind weight loss. This is important because when you understand the reasons why something is occurring, […]

Overcoming Plateaus
By Joshua Burnett on March 6th, 2019

A number of factors influence weight loss: caloric deficits, the quality of the calories you’re consuming, your mealtimes—and those are just related to what you’re eating! Hydration, sleep, and hormones play critical roles as well. Pre-existing health conditions can further complicate things. The single most important thing to take away from what I’m writing here is […]

Top Ten Keto FAQs
By Joshua Burnett on March 4th, 2019

If you’re facing challenges on keto, chances are you aren’t alone. The questions we get here at Tasteaholics tend to follow some of the same themes, so we’ve put together this handy Top Ten guide to answer the most common queries. “How do I know when I’m in ketosis? Do I need to use pee strips?” […]

Thirteen Down–I Made It!
By Joshua Burnett on February 15th, 2019

Wow. I made it. The Weight Loss I finished out the challenge with a net weight loss a few ounces shy of 25 pounds, although all but three pounds of that happened in the first eight weeks. I lost exactly 5% body fat. I’m very pleased with both of those numbers. (I’ve included first day/last […]

The Power of Habits
By Joshua Burnett on February 11th, 2019

I once read a story about how NASA determined the diameter of the solid fuel rocket boosters used to launch the space shuttle. Since the rockets are transported by train to the launch site, the railway tunnels through which they traveled determined the diameter. The tunnels were determined by the width of the rails—4 feet, […]

12 Down, ONE TO GO!
By Joshua Burnett on February 7th, 2019

LAST WEEK!!! The Weight Loss This week I finally dropped below 190 while continuing to make progress on my body fat percentage. There are three “S’s” in weight loss, and so often we focus exclusively on the first: slow. What we tend to forget are the next two: steady and sustainable. That’s exactly where I […]

The Keto Roadmap
By Joshua Burnett on February 6th, 2019

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to expect when we transition into a new lifestyle. In this article, I’ll give you a brief overview of some of the things you can likely expect on keto. You almost certainly won’t go through all of these things because everyone’s experience is different, but the likelihood of you […]

Eleven Down, Two to Go!
By Joshua Burnett on January 31st, 2019

Eleven weeks down, two to go! The Weight Loss Technically I’m down just over half a pound this week, but again, I’m pretty much in homeostasis. I hit 191.6 pounds on January 7th, meaning I lost 22 pounds in 7 ½ weeks and I’ve only lost one pound in the last 3 ½. If that […]

Dieting Plateaus: How to Avoid & Overcome Them
By Joshua Burnett on January 30th, 2019

Dieting plateaus—we all experience them. While it isn’t fun to watch the number on the scale stop moving, this is a normal part of life, so don’t get discouraged. The most important thing is understanding what’s happening and, if possible, how to address it. Common causes There are the top seven reasons why your weight […]

Keto’s Metabolic Advantage
By Joshua Burnett on January 28th, 2019

If you’ve been in the diet world for any length of time, you’ve been exposed to the concept of calorie counting. There are a few basic rules of thumb everyone seems to embrace: All calories are created equal Calories in – calories out = weight change The only way to lose weight is to exist […]

Ten Down, Three to Go!
By Joshua Burnett on January 24th, 2019

Ten weeks down, three to go! Almost to the finish line! The Weight Loss This is going to be arguably the most boring update yet. Although that’s less entertaining for you, it’s good news for me. Everything has stabilized. Technically I weigh 0.4 pounds more than I did last week, but I vary more than […]

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