28/09/2025
Hello Keto Loco family!
Who is up for a KETO LOCO CHALLENGE on the 1st of October???
This is not about losing weight, it is about resetting your HEALTH HABITS for LONGEVITY and MENTAL HEALTH.
It is going to be HARD and if you fail on 1 thing you are out. No exceptions, are you up for the challenge????
So……. I have been on holidays in Europe to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary with my husband. I have been Keto/Carnivore for about 6 years and have just spent the last month eating everything and yes, this included croissants, baguettes, pizza and pastas on a daily basis.
I am happy with my choices and have no regrets however my skin, gut health, weight and general wellness have suffered.
At the start of the year I completed the famous 75 Hard Challenge. It was very hard but I did not give up as I was with a group and was held accountable.
I have created a health reset challenge inspired by 75 HARD to reset my system and get my body back to peak performance again.
This challenge is not for the feint hearted and will be harder for anyone not fat adapted but it is definitely doable. If you decide to join me and you have not done a keto or carnivore diet before, I highly recommend you increase your electrolytes significantly during this challenge to help avoid ‘keto flu’. I will also be with you all the way and can offer advice and tips.
I have also chosen the tasks to complete the challenge from the extensive amount of knowledge I have gained from owning Keto Loco, researching and keeping up to date with the latest scientific studies however I am not a health professional and everyone’s bodies are different. If you decide to complete the challenge and feel unwell at anytime please check in with your medical professional.
If you are vegan or vegetarian this challenge is not for you.
Who is joining me????? I hope I don’t have to do this alone and would love some company. I will start a private Facebook Group for my teammates so we can share the journey. I will also share some recipes I have created, inspired by the food I ate in Europe. There will be meal prep ideas every Sunday to make sure you stay on track.
So who is with me????
This is not a weight loss challenge however I am looking forward to dropping a couple of dress sizes. This is not a calorie or macros tracking diet. It is a healthy habit challenge and I can guarantee you will feel amazing at the end of the journey. Your joints will ache less, you will have more mental clarity and your gut which some are calling your second brain will love you.
I have designed the challenge to start with strict clean carnivore ending with a low carb, whole food plan however there is a bit of flexibility if you want to keep being carnivore. Listen to your body and don’t overthink it.
Before I share the challenge tasks I want to caveat, I am not a health professional and cannot give medical advice. I will also not get into a discussion about different views if you disagree with the challenge. If you don’t agree with any part of the challenge just don’t do it. However, I am very happy to clarify and part of the challenge.
The challenge combines both food intake and exercise. The exercise can be tailored to any fitness level so no excuses.
It is all about mental toughness and not giving in to excuses. You have time, you have mental strength and you will have a community to share your wins and help you through the moments where you will want to give in.
Ready to feel and look great as well as forming habits to increase longevity?????
Okay these are the RULES……
Remember they are non negotiable and missing 1 rule is an instant fail and you start back at the beginning. I have broken it into 3 parts; food, exercise and well being.
The food plan starts with an elimination diet and finishes with a low carb whole food strategy to continue your journey. You can stay on Carnivore if you are feeling great however you have to stick to the parameters. Protein is vital for your health and needs to increase with your age.
The exercise plan will hopefully create healthy habits to continue after you complete the challenge and is based on increasing your core strength and VO2 Max to help you live strong into your 80s and 90s.
THIS CHALLENGE starts
1st of OCTOBER and ends 30th of NOVEMBER
FOOD
- [ ] Protein - 1.8g to 2g per kg of body weight every day.
- [ ] EAT after 12pm and STOP EATING before 8pm.
- [ ] 2 Litres of water a day.
Week 1 and Week 2 - Only eggs and meat, including fish (no dairy, no processed food. So no bacon)
Week 3 and Week 4 - Carnivore, you can now start including dairy and bacon. (If you are introducing sausages make sure the filling is clean and they are gluten free)
Week 5 to Week 8 - start including above ground vegetables, berries and nuts. Any whole foods which are low carb and gluten free.
Your protein is your priority then fats, then carbs.
You can drink black coffee and herbal teas as well as water with clean electrolytes. From week 5 you can introduce lemon flavoured water and smoothies.
EXERCISE
- [ ] 10,000 steps per day
- [ ] 2 x 30min cardio per week
- [ ] 2 x 30min weights/Hiit per week
The cardio can be paced to your fitness level but you should be out of breath. Increasing your cardiovascular health, increases your Vo2Max which is an indicator of longevity.
Having a strong core and muscle strength moving into older age is imperative to prevent falls and reduce risk of fractures which have shown to increase morbidity.
WELLBEING
- [ ] A daily journal entry
- [ ] 2 x long fasts during the challenge Over 24 hours and no longer than 72 hours.
- [ ] 5 minutes Meditation/Breath work per day
- [ ] 8 hours sleep per night
In the journal you must include the date and challenge day number, all the tasks you have completed, what you are grateful for, what did you learn today and what you are going to improve tomorrow.
The reason for the fasting is to get your body into autophagy. Autophagy increases your mitochondria health which is essential for longevity and starts after fasting for 24hrs and declines after 72 hours. In a basic explanation when your body goes into autophagy it cleans up the damaged and dying cells. (Autophagy is a fascinating subject and I suggest researching its many health benefits). A fast is defined as no calories during a period of time. When you are doing a fast the food part of the challenge doesn’t count (obviously) but make sure you keep up your electrolytes and you can have black coffee and tea.
Meditation and breath work are an important tool to use to decrease stress and have many other health benefits. 5 minutes is a start but if you have time make it longer.
I cannot stress how important sleep is for your health. Research tips on how to optimise the quality of your sleep. We will share sleep tips throughout the challenge.
WHO is going to join me????
WHO thinks they have the mental strength to win this challenge????
WHO wants to create great healthy habits to take into your health journey????
WHO wants to feel FABULOUS?????
Let’s DO this. Reply CHALLENGE ACCEPTED and I will add you to the private Facebook group.
YOU HAVE 2 DAYS to decide to be a healthier, happier you!
