Today we’re going to talk about my top 5 tips for switching to a vegan keto diet. These tips are all things that I was someone had told me when I first started out on a vegan keto diet back in 2012, and I hope you find them helpful!

 

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Hi, friends! Long time no podcast, eh? Well, I'm back from my cookbook-induced hiatus, and am excited to start recording podcasts again! I've decided to get back into the swing of things slowly with a shorter podcast as part of a new "Friday FAQ" series, which will aim to answer one question a week from all the ones you guys send me on Instagram and via email.

 

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Happy New Year! If you're at all like me, you've realized that all you did during the month of December was eat really rich foods, and "forget" to exercise. But, no worries, because it's time to start that diet with a juice cleanse, right? 

Not so much. Today, we look at the reasons why juice cleanses are not really the best for weight loss (or detoxing), and what you can do instead.

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Is fruit healthy? You probably think I'm crazy for asking this, whether you think it's healthy or unhealthy. There's pretty much two camps: fruit has way too much sugar, and fruit is the ultimate health food! Of course, the truth lies in the middle.  Show notes at http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Soda is pretty addictive, and honestly... not that great for your health (but that's another episode!). Today we're going to explore just what it is about drinking soda that makes it such an addictive beverage. Is it the sugar? The caffeine? Both? Let's find out! Show notes at http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

On this episode of the Healthy Gamer Girl Podcast, we talk about whether coffee or green tea is the healthier option. Is one really better for you than the other? Are either really healthy beverages? What should you drink before a raid? Which one will keep you powered up through seven hours of garrison maintenance? As a semi-professional coffee drinker, and former barista, I actually found this to be a really cool topic, and I hope you do, too! Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Today, we explore the benefits of eating a ketogenic diet if you have poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This one's for the ladies ;) Show notes at: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

We all have cheat days/moments on a ketogenic or low carb diet, but here's how you can reduce the damage, and get right back on track! Go to healthygamergirl.com for more info!

Today, I babble about hiking & cosplaying, ponder learning Thalassian and discuss how we need to celebrate the small victories, and get excited about baby steps. Good health doesn't happen overnight!

Last week we talked about how cortisol and stress could be adding inches to your waist line. In this episode, we explore a few dietary and lifestyle improvements we can make to lower cortisol levels and hopefully stave off weight gain! Show notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Your nerd rage could be making you fat, or at least store a lot of fat in your belly. It's all because of cortisol and we'll learn a bit about that in this episode! Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Now that I've been babbling at you for 12 episodes about health, and nutrition as it relates to those of us in the gaming space (or, I guess general computer hyper-users), I thought I'd take a few moments to explain why I'm so passionate about this field! No official show notes for this one. 

Today's podcast is part 1 in of a super fun interview with vegan keto social media maven Gia Macaroni (@makeshiftmermaid)!

Gia has been eating a veg keto diet for about six months now and has seen incredible results. In today's episode, we chat about what her day-to-day routine is and dive into how she got started and the challenges she faces.

Follow Gia here:

Website: https://www.makeshiftmermaid.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeshiftmermaid/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSKyfCzUai2kFBP4bVRrQig

Twitter: https://twitter.com/giamacaroni

How to fix the headaches, muscle fatigue, cramps and general weakness that you might experience on a low carb, or ketogenic diet! Show notes: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

We can't always get enough sleep... here's how to feel less terrible the next day!  Show Notes: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Today, I talk about just what exactly a ketogenic diet is. We dig in to this aspect of the low carb world and learn lots of vocab along the way. Show notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

You don't need to go to the gym to be fit! Get in shape in front of your computer...really! Show notes: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, or with a controller in your hand, you probably have some mobility issues, tightness or pain in your hands, wrists and forearms. that can develop into bigger problems down the road...so, here's how to fix that! Show notes: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

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Show notes: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/2015/08/episode-6-fixing-upper-back-pain/

Show notes at: http://www.healthygamergirl.com/2015/08/episode-5-the-importance-of-sleep/

Show notes at http://www.healthygamergirl.com/2015/08/episode-4-low-carb-diet-basics/

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Hi friends, today we're going to address a question I get a lot: why do some people not lose weight, or even gain weight, on a keto diet? I hope this is helpful!!

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Hey guys, today we have something so exciting - an interview with Leanne of HealthfulPursuit.com, and The Keto Diet Podcast! We talk about pretty much everything from self care to emotional eating and cravings, so it definitely touches on some important topics. We had an amazing time recording this, and I hope you guys enjoy it as well! Links to everything mentioned below! 

If you aren't already obsessed with Leanne, you definitely will be after this interview! Her honestly, enthusiasm, positivity and passion for health and nutrition totally brightened my day, and I hope it brightens yours, too. :)

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SOUND FIXED!! :D This might seem like super basic information, but going out to eat at a restaurant can often be a challenge for those starting out on a diet or a new way of eating. Hopefully, these quick tips can help you to feel more confident, and enjoy going out to eat with coworkers, family, friends or even on a date! Show notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

A quick search on YouTube for "high carb vegan diet" will yield an insane amount of videos all claiming miraculous transformations eating essentially just fruit, all day every day for months to years on end. No matter what the protocol (general raw veganism, Raw Til 4, 80-10-10), the same rhetoric is repeated with startling vehemence, and the diet is defended unequivocally. Very few channels go into detail about one aspect of a high carb vegan lifestyle: high carb vegan diets don't work... for everyone. Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Contrary to popular belief, you can actually lose weight while still enjoying an alcoholic drink here and there. In this podcast episode, we explore the ins and outs of drinking while on a diet.  Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

We all metabolize carbohydrates differently, and in this episode, we'll take a look at the factors involved with carbohydrate digestion and metabolism. We'll also look at the general recommendations for carbohydrates in a low carb or ketogenic diet. Fun! Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

You always hear that someone has lost water weight in the context that it's not a good thing, or that it's somehow not impressive. Well, hold your horses, because today we're talking about why losing water weight is actually good for you! Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes