Bored while keto and can’t shake it off? It’s not just you, I promise. Here are five ways to avoid becoming bored while on keto.
Spending days tracking macros, making lists, and eating the same keto thing every day when you get up can be exhausting… and boring.
The truth is people get bored on any diet, not just keto. It’s easy to find yourself in a food rut and to want to revert to old ways of eating.
I understand this more than anyone, so here is a list of five things that have helped me to avoid becoming bored while keto.
Say NO MORE to Being Bored While Keto
- Mix up your menu. I know this sounds simple, and your first reaction might be, “I do this all the time,” but are you really mixing it up? If you eat eggs and veggies every day for breakfast, this doesn’t mean eating different eggs and veggies. Try a keto smoothie to start your day or a keto chia pudding. If every lunch is a salad and protein, try a keto wrap or pizza, anything new. Recipes are abundant (check out hundreds inside my Keto Community here), likely more than you could ever get through in a lifetime online.
- Step outside of your food box. Listen, I get it. I grew up on simple food and recipes, I’m not a fan of spice, and I think black pepper is spicy. This doesn’t mean you need to limit yourself to only eating keto-version of what you know. I have even found new keto recipes to be excited about (Check out my socials for examples!). Every type of cuisine in the world has keto versions that are not spicy. I have surprised myself by being what I consider “adventurous.” This can be as simple as using nuts as flavor enhancers or fresh herbs to garnish.
- Create an ambiance that makes mealtime exciting. Set the table, buy some new dishes, and use a glass carafe for water (throw a sliced lemon and a few raspberries in it for fun!). Many of us become so accustomed to rushing through meals or eating on the go that it becomes boring. Make your table inviting with flowers, treat yourself like a guest, and enjoy!
- Create a Pinterest board for keto recipes. A Pinterest board is the perfect way to keep track of new keto ideas and flavors you like. My Ucanketo Pinterest board is pretty good if I do say so myself. I haven’t added anything new lately; I guess this is my reminder to revisit it! There is no possibility of getting bored with the keto meals I have posted; take a look and let me know what you think!
- Back to the flavored water. This has been a fun point for me recently. Drinking endless glasses of water is boring. Drinking endless bottles of water is boring. Using a pretty glass carafe and adding fresh herbs or fruit slices is a game changer! Try something new if you’re a lemon and berry expert. Cucumber, mint, and lime are a beautiful mixture that tastes delicious and refreshing. Limes and blueberries are great, and of course, strawberries are a water staple during the spring months.
There are many ways to avoid boredom, including a self-care element that adds a little pizazz to each tip.
I use many more tips to alleviate keto boredom and take care of myself; if you have found this helpful, leave a comment, and I’ll return with some more.
There is no way any of us should be bored on keto.
I hope you have found value in my five ways to avoid becoming bored while keto!
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
Great advice, thank you!
Amy,
You are the most amazing person I know so thank u for this information!!! U know I love you and your lovely KETO IDEAS💙💙💙!!!
Thank you for this . I am trying to get back to keto . My stress levels have been off the wall with my husband in last stage liver cirrhosis. Been on comfort foods but need to get back to keto. You are an insperation to us all who struggle to lose weight. Thank for all you do.
A great reminder to make things fun and enjoyable. Thank uou
I do get bored with keto and would be so easy to back to meat potatoes and. Salad . But you’re right I have to switch things up ! I love egg wraps and I could put vegetables and could use different ones each day for lunch. Especially when at work eating
Thanks Amy, great information!
I really need to step outside my food box. I always go with the same thing over and over.
Definitely helpful. Food rut is real.
Awesome tips in keeping ones mindset anew in staying the course of the Keto lifestyle. My husband recently discovered he likes cilantro so that’s a win-win for me in creating new recipes! TY Ms. Amy for your blogs they are truly helpful & appreciated!
Very helpful Amy 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for the tips! I do get bored with keto. Falling off the wagon. Thank you for the meatloaf recipe,.This is one of my favorite things to eat. I also downloaded the keto manual to kickstart.
At my last doctor visit she told me some of my issues were due to dehydration, thanks for your tips on getting in more water.
Great ideas to quench boredom! Pinterest is an amazing tool for keto. I have found so many great recipes and even nonketo recipes that I can convert to keto. Also, breakfast can be chicken salad, steak, chaffles or anything else. It doesn’t have to be “breakfast food”. Changing things up is always a great idea. Thanks Amy
This is really good, helpful information Amy. It definitely can get boring, self limiting and feel punishing at times so anything to help with those feelings is helpful. I love the recipes too!
Thank you Amy, very good idea
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Great tips for keeping it interesting with keto.
Thank you for the reminder. I needed this. Like always, great information.
Great ideas – thanks!
Very good suggestion. Thank you so much. I needed this.🤗
I am heading over to your Pinterest board now…. Looking forward to more ideas from you!
Thanks for this one! I have been struggling for several months after over 3 years pretty strict keto. Great encouragement!
Thanks for sharing this!
I love all your ideas! Thank you for continuing to promote this way of eating and giving me encouragement!