The Stall Slayer: Seven Roadblocks to Keto Fat Loss and What to Do About Them

Think you’re doing “all the right things” to lose fat on keto and it’s not working? You're not alone! The good news is, it’s easy to get the scale moving again with just a few simple tips. In The Stall Slayer, keto nutritionist Amy Berger walks you through the most common roadblocks to fat loss on a ketogenic or low-carb diet...and what to do about them. Maybe you're eating more carbs than you realize. Chapter 4 will teach you how to get away from "carb creep." Or maybe you're overdoing the fat. Did you know it’s possible to eat too much fat on keto if your goal is to lose body fat? Yes! Chapter 5 will explain why even though this is a high-fat diet, pouring unlimited butter and oil on your food isn’t a winning strategy if you’re already having a hard time tapping into stored body fat. And what about thyroid function? Undiagnosed or improperly treated hypothyroidism can be a huge obstacles to fat loss, no matter how disciplined you are with diet and exercise. There's an entire chapter devoted to walking you through the right tests to get and how to navigate the complicated world of thyroid medication. Plus...Do you have to worry about macros? Can you drink alcohol and still lose weight on keto? Do you need to measure ketones? Is intermittent fasting required? What if you're taking medications that make you gain weight? In The Stall Slayer, Amy answers all those questions and more. She explains the science in plain English, busts myths with humor and wit, and arms you with the tools you need to break your fat loss stall. If you're struggling to drop unwanted pounds despite being keto-faithful, this is the book you need!