The ketogenic diet explained for beginners

[semper03]

Extremely helpful..thanks for the info. It seems exponentially more manageable now. 2 more questions though, should I judge results off the mirror or scale, and should I buy some keto sticks just to make sure I'm in ketosis? Thanks Again!!!!

You can judge off if both. The only way you can use the mirror though is if you take a pic as soon as you wake up in day 1 then take progress pics every 2 weeks. I couldn't believe my results but I could only see them by comparing before and after pics.

Always weigh yourself in the AM after peeing before eating or drinking anything. The scale is going to drop! I made a small keto log with pics a while back if you wanna take a look. I thinks it's called "my first keto log" or something close to that.

This is not easy at all man, most people fail in the first two weeks because you just have no energy, no will to get out of bed nothing. I had to fight it everyday and kept it up for 3 months or so.

 

[jballz]

Am I correct in assuming that after the first couple of weeks energy levels resume back to normalcy?

 

[semper03]

Am I correct in assuming that after the first couple of weeks energy levels resume back to normalcy?

Yes. Once your body makes the cellular changes to burn fat instead of carbs for energy, your body will feel better. It's just the transformation phase of it all that's killer.

Expect a few things. Lethargy, constant hunger and mass loss. Oh and ALWAYS having to take a piss lol

 

[WolfpackAlpha]

Am I correct in assuming that after the first couple of weeks energy levels resume back to normalcy?

The first 2 weeks your body is going through a metabolic shift; from burning carbs for energy to burning fat for energy. After you make the metabolic shift, you feel like a new person and have no issues with energy levels.

 

[jballz]

Cool, I'm definitely feeling a little lethargic today but, it's not unmanageable. I have a weird taste in my mouth too. Looking forward to getting these first 2 weeks done.

 

[semper03]

Cool, I'm definitely feeling a little lethargic today but, it's not unmanageable. I have a weird taste in my mouth too. Looking forward to getting these first 2 weeks done.

It's just gonna keep getting worse lol but the good news is its gonna get a lot better. Keep us posted with your progress and if you have any questions let me know.

 

[WolfpackAlpha]

Cool, I'm definitely feeling a little lethargic today but, it's not unmanageable. I have a weird taste in my mouth too. Looking forward to getting these first 2 weeks done.

Yup, those are ketones my friend, first phase of ketosis is that bad breath/smell.

 

[jballz]

Ok so it seems like I'm on my way to ketosis. I can tell I have to up my fats because my proteins are still slightly higher but, I dont want to just go crazy w/calories at the same time. Im glad its headed in the right direction. Thanks for the help again !!!

 

[jballz]

Any way of knowing how long it takes to drop just a couple % BF once the body is definitely in ketosis or does it vary person to person. I'm 6' @ 200 lbs and powerlift 3 days a week and do accessories on the other days with sprint interval training.

 

[rustilldown]

Can one " jump start" entering ketosis by using igf and gw 501516?