The Ketogenic (Keto) Diet is a super low carb diet that gained massive popularity a number of years ago due to the fact that it tends to result in significant weight loss. Starting a new diet is super intimidating: especially as a college student. It's so easy to get caught up in classes and social life that a healthy diet falls to the back burner. After reading about lots of different diet plans and ways to eat healthily, while creating a space for healthy weight loss, my roommate and I have decided that the Keto Diet is for us. And what better way to be held accountable than by tons of strangers on the internet? Since I know we're not the only two college sophomores on the planet that want to lose their freshmen 15 I've decided to create a list of the top five blogs that we've found really helpful learning more about the Keto Diet.

1. https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/keto...

This was the first blog that I came across and I've loved it. It outlines the benefits and potential risks of going on Keto while also providing a comprehensive food list filled with great options. This website also includes seven days worth of example meals to make if you're just starting out.

2. https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/keto-strawberry-...

This blog has been my absolute favorite in terms of coming up with a meal plan to follow. It provides endless recipes and options that it splits into tons of categories so finding meals that you enjoy while staying on track with your diet is easy.

3.https://ketodash.com/keto-diet

Keto Dash breaks down the science behind the Keto Diet by helping it's readers understand the process of Ketosis that the body will go through in order to begin losing weight.

4. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-keto-what-i...

Business Insider offers their opinions on the science behind the Keto Diet as well as a short list of foods to eat and avoid for the most opportune weight loss.

5. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-water-balance-d...

One of the most important things being on the Keto Diet is making sure you're drinking enough water. My Water is a free app that sends you reminders throughout the day to drink water and helps you by keeping track and motivating you to hit your goal.

Hoping these resources are as helpful for you as they've already proven to be for my roomie and I. As we get further into the diet we'll to update on anything we find that worked really well (or not well at all). Sidenote: please remember that healthy weight loss is the best kind of weight loss; if it's hurting your body inside it won't be good for the way you look outside. Dieting is meant to be all about self-love and fueling your body the way it deserves, not about self-hate or self-torture.