I Tried the Keto Diet for a Month—Here’s What I Learned.
After hearing rave reviews about the keto diet, I decided to dive in and see for myself what all the hype was about. The idea of eating fats to lose weight seemed counterintuitive, but I was intrigued. I committed to the keto lifestyle for 30 days, and along the way.
The first few days were challenging. My body was used to carbs, and switching to a high-fat, low-carb diet felt like a major shock. I had headaches, felt fatigued, and experienced intense cravings for bread and sugar.
This is known as the “keto flu,” and it’s something almost everyone on the diet experiences in the beginning. But I stuck it out, fueling my body with plenty of avocados, cheese, nuts, and leafy greens.
By week two, the fog started to lift. I was in ketosis, where my body burned fat for fuel instead of carbs. I noticed that my energy was much more steady, and I no longer had those energy crashes I used to experience in the afternoon.
More surprisingly, I felt clearer mentally, less distracted, and more focused. I wasn’t missing carbs as much, and I had learned how to make keto-friendly meals that actually satisfied me.
By the end of the month, I had lost weight, felt more energized, and had fewer cravings for sweets. The biggest surprise was how much my relationship with food had changed—I was eating whole, nutritious meals and didn’t feel deprived.
The keto diet didn’t just change my eating habits; it changed my mindset about food.
Would I stick with it long-term? Possibly, but it’s clear that keto works for some people, and the results can be rewarding. If you’re thinking of trying it, be prepared for an adjustment period, but the payoff is worth the effort.