In six years of client work, we've noticed a recurring pattern when fat loss goals aren't met. Clients face two consistent challenges:

Getting off to the wrong start, usually by taking on too much too soon.
Not knowing how to optimise their use of fat loss methods over time.

At Ketosource, we recommend combining three proven methods for fat loss for the best results. These are MCT oil, the ketogenic diet, and fasting. We understand that choosing one or combining more than one of these methods can seem difficult.

For this reason, we've created a roadmap to help you establish a sustainable, long-term fat-loss plan that guides you on what method is best to start with, and how to add or combine methods over time for better fat-loss results.

Adapting Fat Loss Methods According to Your Progress

We've observed that people get the best fat loss results when stacking or combining fat loss methods. But this has to be done based on your experience for it to be effective.

Below you'll see that as you gain experience, we expect you to add methods that would initially require too much effort to maintain.

You can choose where to start on your fat loss journey but what we see works with clients is a stepwise approach. You will be more likely to stick to your fat loss goal if you follow these steps:

Step 1: The easiest place to start is with C8 MCT oil. Most of us start here when beginning our fat loss journey. This is because it has the lowest requirement of effort and takes the least amount of time to get accustomed to. You can learn more about how C8 MCT oil helps you lose fat here.

Step 2: Once taking C8 MCT oil becomes second nature you can add the keto diet to your fat loss arsenal. The keto diet is next in level of effort and time it takes to master the basics. While C8 MCT oil can be implemented into any lifestyle the keto diet is a lifestyle change and requires more dedication. You can read more about how to start a keto diet here.

Step 3: Fasting tends to be the most difficult of the fat loss methods for people. This isn't always the case. However, if you are unfamiliar, with or want to add fasting to your C8 MCT oil and keto diet regime the best place to start is with a 16-hour time-restricted feeding fast (TRF).

Step 4: The next addition to try is a variation of the last step. All you have to do is add a couple of hours to your fast. Instead of doing a 16-hour TRF, you will fast for 18 hours. If you are already on a keto diet you might find that this is not so hard to do as you will already have circulating ketones lowering your appetite. If this isn't the case you can always use your C8 MCT oil to help prolong your fasts. Read more on that here.

Step 5: Alternate day fasts usually require the most amount of effort. You fast for a full day (24h) and then the next day return to your diet. All fasting methods are useful when in a fat loss plateau. You can learn all about the different styles and how to implement them here.

C8 MCT oil, fasting and the ketogenic diet all have one thing in common. They help you to produce ketones. Ketones are what lower your appetite and let you eat less over time. Using them individually will help you achieve your fat loss goal but mastering and stacking them will give you an advantage.

There is one caveat here though, which is that intermittent fasting types won't get you into ketosis. But if you're already on the keto diet and using C8 MCT oil you will be. Instead, TRF will lower your calorie intake even more, furthering your fat loss progress.

Actionable Takeaways

Building a fat-loss lifestyle that gets you results is all about feasibility. It's important to remember what works for you is what is sustainable and makes sense in the long run. Keep these points in mind:

Choose the method with the lowest effort to start
Try out the next feasible method when you've mastered the first
Combine methods once comfortable for better fat loss results

Need More Help?

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