It can be hard to take so many beloved items out of your routine, but fear not! Starting on Keto Day 1, your days will be filled with rich, yummy foods that will taste better and make you feel better than what you’re currently eating. To prepare your body, allow yourself two weeks before your Keto Day 1 to slowly make the following changes:

Stop eating 3 hours before bedtime (for most of us it will be at around 7pm)

Stop chewing gum (yep, gum has carbs in it…sorry!), reduce all fruits and all sweet drinks, and reduce your alcohol intake (there are certain alcohols you can have on the diet…more later)

Increase water intake slowly each day until you’re drinking about 90 ounces/day (women), and about 125 ounces/day (men)

If you aren’t already moving your body, slowly start doing this until you’re walking for about 20 minutes 2-3 times a week. It doesn’t need to be brisk or fast…strolling is fine

Slowly remove all baked goods and starchy snacks from your home. Yes – have that last piece of pie and then let it go. If your family will continue to eat these foods, find a way to put them in a cupboard or area in your fridge where they are as out of your view as possible