The Starting Phase

Power Keto

The metabolic reset that teaches your body to burn fat again. Break free from the carb-crash cycle and reclaim stable, all-day energy.

Why Most Men Need Power Keto First

If you're over 40 with stubborn belly fat, afternoon energy crashes, or constant hunger, your metabolism is likely running on broken software. Power Keto is the reset.

Signs You're Insulin Resistant

Stubborn belly fat
Energy crashes after meals
Constant hunger or cravings
Brain fog in afternoons
Can't skip meals
Wake up tired
Sugar/carb dependence
Difficulty losing weight

Restore Fat Burning

Years of high-carb eating have turned off your body's ability to burn stored fat. Power Keto flips the switch back on.

Stabilize Energy

No more blood sugar roller coasters. Fat and ketones provide steady, reliable fuel without the crashes.

Kill Cravings

When you're burning fat efficiently, the constant hunger disappears. You'll finally feel satisfied.

Reduce Inflammation

Cutting sugar and seed oils dramatically reduces systemic inflammation that drives disease and aging.

Why High-Fat Works for Insulin Resistant Men

It seems counterintuitive: eat more fat to lose fat? But when you understand the science, it makes perfect sense.

1

Insulin Is the Storage Hormone

When insulin is high, your body stores fat and can't release it. Carbs spike insulin. Fat barely touches it. By eating high-fat, low-carb, you keep insulin low so your body can finally access stored fat.

2

You Become a Fat-Burning Machine

After 2-4 weeks of low carbs, your liver starts producing ketones from fat. Your brain and muscles learn to run on this clean, efficient fuel source. This is "keto-adaptation."

3

Protein Preserves Muscle

Unlike standard keto, Power Keto keeps protein moderate-high (30-35%) to maintain lean mass. You lose fat, not muscle. This protects your metabolism.

4

Appetite Naturally Decreases

Fat and protein are highly satiating. Ketones suppress ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Most men find they naturally eat less without willpower or calorie counting.

Power Keto Macros

The ratio that drives metabolic reset while preserving muscle.

60% Fat : 30% Protein : 10% Carbs

Sedentary Activity Level

Fat 60% Protein 30% Carbs 10%

Active men may shift to 55:35:10 or 50:40:10 based on training intensity.

Fat Sources

Butter, olive oil, avocado, fatty fish, eggs, animal fats

Protein Sources

Beef, eggs, fish, pork, chicken thighs, organ meats

Carb Sources

Leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, berries (limited)

What to Expect

The adaptation timeline varies, but here's what most men experience:

Week 1-2

Adaptation

Possible fatigue, brain fog as your body switches fuel sources. Stay hydrated, get electrolytes.

Week 2-4

Transition

Energy returns, cravings diminish. Scale starts moving. Sleep often improves.

Week 4-8

Keto-Adapted

Steady energy all day. Mental clarity. Consistent fat loss. Hunger under control.

Week 8+

Optimization

Body composition improving. May be ready for Power Play transition.

Power Keto Food Framework

Simple guidelines for what to eat. See the full Zero Reactivity List for complete details.

EAT FREELY

Beef Eggs Salmon Butter Olive Oil Avocado Bacon Pork Leafy Greens Broccoli Cauliflower

LIMIT

Chicken (daily) Nuts Cheese Berries Dark Chocolate (85%+) Heavy Cream

AVOID

Sugar Bread Pasta Rice Seed Oils Soda Juice Beer Cereal Processed Foods

Power Keto Isn't Forever

Once you've reset your metabolism and become insulin sensitive again, you can graduate to Power Play - a more balanced approach with higher protein and strategic carbs for performance.

Stay in Power Keto If...

  • Still losing fat consistently
  • Energy remains stable
  • Enjoying the simplicity
  • GKI under 6

Consider Power Play If...

  • Weight loss has stalled 2+ weeks
  • Training performance suffering
  • Ready for more food variety
  • At or near goal weight

The Man Plan monitors your progress and recommends transitions automatically.

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