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The Plan

Keto 40 offers a balanced approach, ideal for women over 40 seeking significant weight loss. With less fat than typical ketogenic diets, it emphasizes a nutritious blend of proteins, low-carb vegetables, and healthy fats. This sustainable plan moves away from extreme carb restrictions, focusing on long-term lifestyle changes for effective weight management. By avoiding processed and sugary foods, Keto 40 nourishes the body with essential nutrients, making it a practical and maintainable choice for lifelong health and wellness.

Core Principles

EAT

40 grams of carbs (or less) daily
avoid processed foods; limit dairy
eat 6-8 servings of approved vegetables
3 servings (4-6 oz) of healthy protein (no bacon, processed meats)
3 servings (1 TBSP each) of healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, butter, some cheeses)
3-5 servings of other carbs (low-sugar fruit, limited alcohol, higher-sugar/starch veggies)

MOVE

Exercise every 3 days (20-30 minutes to break a sweat) (brisk walking, bike riding, jogging, trampoline, swimming laps)
Deep breathing (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/breathing-exercises-for-weight-loss, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20834183/,
Daily stretching/yoga – https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/yoga-for-weight-loss-benefits-beyond-burning-calories-202112062650

FAST

1-2 days per week: 5:2 Fasting helps limit calories over a week, may reduce inflamation, etc (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/intermittent-fasting-fad-or-solution; https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-for-a-day)
Not a no-food day, but a low-food day. Unlimited broth, soup with protein and veggies, 3 oz steak)

THINK

Positive affirmations, gratitude (especially for insomnia)
Visualization
Listen to your internal voice re: hunger