Keto: The Harsh Truth Weekly Series – #11: You’re Not Eating Enough Protein, and That’s Why You’re Still Hungry

Let’s keep it simple:

If you’re constantly hungry on keto, the issue probably isn’t the carbs.

It’s the protein.

This is a mistake I see all the time. People are told to “keep fat high,” so they start loading up on oils, cheese, and butter—but forget the most important macro of all: protein.

Protein is the most satisfying macronutrient.

It helps balance your hunger hormones.

It supports lean muscle (which boosts your metabolism).

And it gives your body a reason to stop screaming for food an hour after you eat.

When you eat too little protein, your body stays in a deficit it can’t resolve—no matter how much fat you pour on top. That hunger you feel? That’s your body telling you it still needs something real.

Stop fearing protein on keto.

No, it won’t “kick you out of ketosis.”

No, it doesn’t magically turn into carbs.

That’s outdated, fear-based thinking—and it’s sabotaging your success.

If your meals are mostly cheese and fat bombs with barely 15g of protein all day, it’s time to shift.

You don’t need more snacks.

You don’t need more willpower.

You need more protein.

Start building your plate around protein first.

Let everything else fall into place after that.

And watch how fast your cravings calm down.

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