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12 (Mistakes) Killing Your Keto Diet Plan

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7. Too Much Protein on a Keto Diet

This is an ongoing topic that will never end… How much protein do we really need? For me… 80-­125 grams…

I’m 6’3 – 195 lbs. (I did weight 280 lbs. at one point but that’s another topic). I eat on an average of 85-90 grams of protein on most days and still gain muscle. If you’re eating an abundance of protein, the excess may convert into glucose.

6. Lack of Magnesium/Potassium

We need potassium to preserve lean muscle mass and a lack of magnesium can lead to dizziness, as well as fatigue and muscle cramps.