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About Martina Slajerova
Hi I'm Martina, the creator of KetoDiet — thanks for stopping by!
I was born in theCzech republic and I'm currently living with my partner in the UK. I changed the way I ate in 2011, when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I had no energy, and I found it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Even though I was taking prescription medication to help control my condition and I was hitting the gym almost every day, I was gaining weight, not losing it.
The irony was that, like so many other people, I used to follow what I believed to be a healthy, balanced diet. I avoided most fatty foods in fear of clogging my arteries and putting on weight. I based my diet around whole grains and vegetables, and I limited my intake of animal products. I did exactly what the general dietary recommendations advised: I exercised more and ate less. Still, nothing worked.
Finally, I got tired of dieting all the time, and I was determined to regain my health by following a different approach. That’s when I decided to quit sugar, grains, and processed foods, and I started following a whole foods–based ketogenic approach to food.
After we witnessed the incredible benefits of low-carb eating firsthand, my partner and I created KetoDiet, a tracking and planning application with hundreds of low-carb recipes. It is now one of the best-selling apps on the App Store and Google Play.
Then in 2012, I launched my KetoDiet blog, which now helps more than two million monthly visitors follow a whole foods–based, low-carb, ketogenic lifestyle. Since 2014 I've authored eight cookbooks (two still to be released) and co-authored one cookbook.
Switching to a keto lifestyle wasn’t easy at first. It took some time for me to get used to eating fat and to give up carbs: after all those years of dieting, it was only natural that I was having trouble eating more fat without worrying about consuming all those calories. And to make things even more complicated, there was too much conflicting information available, and I didn’t know if I was doing the right thing. But I figured it out for myself.
When I started to eat keto, my cravings went away after just a few weeks. I didn’t feel hungry, and I had loads of energy to devote to my busy lifestyle. Best of all, for the first time in years, I didn’t even think about food. It was so liberating! So these days, when people ask me which “diet” I follow, I simply reply, “It’s just the way I eat every day.” That’s because — for me, at least — keto isn’t a diet: it’s a lifestyle.
The word “diet” suggests a pattern of eating that’s both temporary and difficult to stick with, and that’s definitely not the case for my approach to eating keto. I hope this book will give you some clarity about what a truly healthy diet is, and that you’ll be motivated to keep learning, do your own research, and listen to your body. I truly believe that a whole foods — based keto diet that reflects your individual needs has the potential to help you achieve your goals — whether that’s long-term weight loss, dealing with certain health conditions, or simply improving your overall well-being.
Working on my book and all our apps wouldn't be possible without you — my fabulous readers. I'm so grateful for your continuous love and support!
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KetoDiet in a Nutshell: Quick Links
For must-read posts and free downloads click on the links below:
 | KetoDiet Guide
All you need to know about the ketogenic diet
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 | Keto Recipes
Browse through hundreds of recipes with smart filtering
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 | KetoDiet Buddy
Our online macronutrient calculator
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 | KetoDiet Plans
Download our free diet plans
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 | KetoDiet Food List
What to eat and what to avoid on a keto diet
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 | Ketogenic Diet FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the ketogenic diet
|  | How To Low Carb
15+ common weight loss mistakes and how to avoid them
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 | KetoDiet App FAQ
Features, pricing & future plans
|  | Exercise & Keto
All about ketogenic nutrition and exercise
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 | Keto Diet Glossary
MUFA, MCT, Keto-flu, etc Ketogenic diet terminology
|  | KetoDiet on a Budget
Time and money saving tips
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