The Hows, The Whys, The Dos and The Don’ts when You Begin Your WillPowders Way!

So, you’ve made the decision to begin on your WillPowders Way, but where the Hell should start, what products do you need and what are they good for? 

For the purpose of this blog, we’re going to focus on our good FAT products and we might throw a bit of collagen in too.  Why? Because you’ve probably been on a diet for most of life, you’ve likely been looking for the “diet” that works for you and you’ve definitely made the decision to switch things up for the betterment of your health and well-being. 

You’ll find a plethora of blogs that answer this question, but in summary, we all need good fats to support our brain health, vitamin absorption, hormone transportation and balance, metabolism maintenance, cellular energy, reduce inflammation and it’s the only thing that truly satiates us without spiking our blood sugar and sending us on the train to Snacksville. It’s time to get off the Carb Express!

At WillPowders, we have developed clean good FAT products to help you achieve the aforementioned in the form of MCT Keto Creamer, C8 MCT Oil and Protein with added MCT.  

Our MCT Keto Creamer is made from coconuts and mixed with grass fed butter, making it the perfect natural source of good FAT to add to recipes to support your good FAT intake and provide additional satiety. Alternatively, you can simply make a delicious, frothy WillPowders coffee to keep you away from the biscuit tin - just don’t forget your WillPowders whizzer!  MCT Keto Creamer boosts sustained energy and mental clarity by rapidly converting into ketones, the preferred energy source of your mitochondria (the energy part of your cells). 

Our C8 MCT Oil is very similar; however, it completely bypasses the digestive system and provides a super charged, turbo boost for your brain.  Cook with it, add to your drinks, or simply chug it from the bottle when you find yourself fighting temptation. 

Our Protein Powder range with added MCT Keto Creamer is a complete protein and provides the body with every single amino acid it needs to keep on thriving. The addition of our MCT Keto Creamer is simply a dose of good FAT that will keep you away from the kid’s chocolate stash!  When those sweet pangs rear their ugly little heads, be safe in the knowledge that our protein powder will quash them like your kids quash your spirits! We have a range of recipes that utilise the magic of our protein powder, but a quick shake or hot chocolate will also do the job. 

So, you’ve made the decision to ditch the carbs and switch to fueling with fat.  It’s important to understand that if you continue to pile the carbs high whilst fueling with fat, you will likely start to put weight on so tread carefully and mindfully. 

The next thing you need to do is think about your lifestyle.  Think about when you’re hungry, when are you most likely to cave into the crave?  The easiest way to explain this is through analogy…

If I wanted to push my fast a little longer, I may have another WillPowders coffee to tide me over, but more often than not, I have lunch. Before I eat, I chug back some Willy’s Apple Cider vinegar to support digestion.  Lunch is often low carb, and sometimes it’s a protein shake if I’m stretched for time.  If I’m opting to chew, I will make a salad with adequate amounts of protein and good fats like avocado, eggs, seeds, nuts, feta cheese etc… and sometimes finish off with a protein hot chocolate or WillPowders coffee - it just totally depends on how I’m feeling. On the days that sourdough toast and poached eggs are life, I don't give myself a hard time. Life's too short and enjoying a clean bread like sourdough at lunch is definitely not worth getting my knickers in a twist, although I may limit my carbs at dinner. Being kind to yourself is at the heart of finding your WillPowders Way!

Every month or so, I try to do a longer, clean fast which means I let my body take a break from everything.  These fasts range from 24 - 48 hours, allowing my body to enter autophagy and do a little clean up. You need to work up to longer fasts and proceed with caution if you’re on medication. Consult your doctor if you’re unsure.  For more information on types of fasting, check out our ketosis blog. 

I don’t stress about eating pasta sometimes or enjoying a curry with white rice and naan bread. I don’t get my knickers in a twist about a steak and chips or shoving a salmon fillet and couscous in my face. I look forward to pizza night just as much as my 8 year old because I make everything from scratch, stick to sourdough or I spend my time reading ingredients labels.  Eating UPF free has always kind of been my vibe, but now I try to make sure that meat, eggs, milk and other ingredients are organic as well.  It can get a little pricey, but I don’t buy handbags and shoes and spending my money on my health and the health of my family brings me joy. It’s an investment. I’ll often pimp the meals I make with collagen, MCT Keto Creamer or cook with MCT Oil to add a little bit of sneaky nutrition and ensure my boys are getting some of the good stuff without knowing.  They can be such fuss pots! And sometimes, I eat what I want and I don’t give myself a hard time about it, which is what I used to do ALL the time even though I’ve always eaten reasonably well. 

Now, I used to be a big wine drinker and I still enjoy a couple of glasses at the weekend, but now I try to stay clear during the week.  Instead, I might enjoy a Kombucha, ElectroTide, Apple Cider Vinegar cocktail or sparkling water infused with lime and it’s made such a big difference to my energy levels and waist line. When I let loose on a Friday and Saturday night, I support my liver with Rise & Shine, a little helping hand to help my body cope with the onslaught of the grape.

Whilst I haven’t really changed my diet massively, I have started to make more conscious decisions. Rather than having a pre-tea sandwich, I opt for MCTs and Protein instead.  Rather than chowing down on carbs to give me energy and fill me up, I choose good fats, Protein and MCTs to keep me going. 

The point is, I don’t consume anything if I don’t need it and that includes MCT. If you need it,  have it, just be mindful that your aim is to replace carbs, sugary snacks and ultra-processed food for good fats, not gorge on both. Davinia’s ‘It’s Not a Diet’ has amazing 2 weeks plans that have been designed to reset old habits that surround food. The meals are there as a suggestion to illustrate how you should be fueling your body, but don’t feel as though you can’t change it up. 

You have work out YOUR WillPowders Way! If you’re a breakfast eater, live your best, just make good choices. Give our Protein pancakes a whirl or enjoy an omelette rather than chowing down on toast and cereal.  If you struggle to get to lunch without a snack, have a WillPowders coffee or snack size Protein Shake rather than a seed oil riddled affair or half a pack of biscuits. Don’t worry about fueling with MCT, it’s a great source of nutrition, but it is an ‘instead of’, not an ‘as well as’ kind of situation.