#180 FOCUS ON OVERALL HEALTH

If you’re obsessing over carbs, missing out on way too many social events, or experiencing a decreased quality of life, it’s time to take a step back and reassess both your goals and your methods of getting there. Once you get into the routine of a healthy keto diet, it should make you feel good. If you’re caught up in trying to be perfect and that’s leaving you constantly stressed out instead, then you need to figure out what kind of changes to make so that you can find a happy balance. Ask yourself:

• “Do I need to add a few more carbs back in?” If so, do it and see how you feel.
• “Are carb counting and macro tracking too much for me?” If so, ditch the food scale and stick to eating only low-carb foods in the proper portion sizes instead of measuring everything out on the scale. Chances are, you’ll naturally be where you need to be.
• “Do I hate intermittent fasting?” Ditch it and eat three keto meals per day.

Of course, these aren’t the only things you can do. Figure out where your stress is coming from and address those areas specifically. There are many ways you can take the pressure off while still maintaining a keto diet. Ultimately, your overall health is most important, and chronic stress can be more detrimental than eating a few too many carbs.