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Keto Day 1 – Menu and meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert for day one and the first week on the low carb ketogenic diet.

Keto Day 1

This may be your first Keto Day 1 or you may be starting a low carb lifestyle over again. Either way – I’ve been on and off keto for over 4 years now and the first week is always full of mixed emotions as I start back on the keto way.

It can be daunting to know what to eat when following a low carb diet, but once you start to look into it, you’ll see there are loads of easy keto meals to enjoy.

What To Expect On Keto Day 1

What to expect when starting the low carb keto diet

You may be wondering “what can I expect on keto day 1”? Well, my number one piece of advice is to keep it simple.

You don’t have to make every low carb meal under the sun during your first week. Pick a few meals (and desserts like the above pictured strawberry mousse) you like the look of and start with that. Just take it a day at a time.

If you’ve been on a high sugar and high carb diet to date, you may feel weak, dizzy or light headed due to a significantly lower carb intake. That’s why it’s suggested to follow a diet like the Keto Diet under medical supervision and be well aware of the potential side effects – to ensure you stay healthy throughout.

My own strategies for getting through the first few days include having smaller meals every few hours, to get used to keto meals and keep me from feeling unwell.

I try to keep my electrolytes up – electrolytes being sodium (salt), potassium and magnesium. It’s best to speak to a health practitioner and consider being prescribed appropriate supplements.

Also – it’s more important than ever to drink plenty of water to help get you into ketosis and keep you feeling healthy.

Breakfast Ideas

To me, the easiest breakfast is a couple of eggs, vegetables and some healthy fats. There are also heaps of ideas for keto breakfasts without eggs.

Here are some ideas for your day 1 breakfast, you can choose to have eggs or not.

Lunch Ideas

A little prep ahead of time can mean you have easy packed lunches that are keto friendly.

I tend to have a salad of some description for lunch, I like to start with a bed of greens, add a protein and some healthy fats and lunch is sorted!

Here are some easy keto lunch ideas to choose from:

Dinner Ideas

It’s really easy to keto-fy old favorites and make them low carb instead. Here are some easy meals to choose from:

Snack & Dessert Ideas

As I mentioned – on my own keto day 1 I tend to snack through the day and for the first week or so until I’m fully in Ketosis, fat adapted and can easily go between meals without snacking.

Sweet Snacks – if you’d like to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some ideas for you:

Savory Snacks – if you’d prefer something a bit more savory, here are some easy keto snack ideas for you:

Nuts
Seeds
Jerky/Biltong
Hard Boiled Eggs
Devilled Eggs
Cheese
Pickles
Avocado
Ready cooked meat/chicken
Tuna
Cucumber

Keto Day 1 – Menu and meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert for day one and the first week on the low carb ketogenic diet.

As you can see – your Keto Day 1 can be filled with quick and easy meals that are tasty and will help fuel you and get you into Ketosis.

For more inspiration, check out my full Keto Food List for Beginners.

Keto Day 1 Video

Here’s a video I shared on my YouTube channel with a day of easy low carb meals to give you even more Keto Day 1 Tips. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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