So I am officially 10 days into my IF and keto program. I have learned a lot and am still trying to find exactly what is right for me. I started with an 81 hr fast, which is crazy I know, but it got me into ketosis. I am pretty sure I am no longer in ketosis. So my question is, what things stop ketosis from occurring? Once I am out of ketosis, I will need another extended fast to return to it? I am not sure if I misunderstood the information but I thought staying in ketosis even when not fasting is ideal, correct? As the whole point for me is switching from burning sugars to fats, or so I thought. I ordered some ketone testing strips so I can monitor the levels more closely. I am just bummed because I had to really dedicate myself to such a long fast and was really proud when the symptoms of ketosis were evident.
Other than that, I am really enjoying learning and implementing these positive changes into my life. I have been seriously trying to lose weight since the 10th of October when the scale at the doctor said 296. I have lost 22 pounds (I am sure largely water but hey a win is a win), about 12 of which have been since I began the fast 10 days ago. I have decided on a 48/24 schedule and find that is working ok. I am still tweaking it to find what is most manageable for me and I plan to slow down on the fasting once I get a little closer to my goal weight. I am probably annoying to everyone around me as all i can do is talk about my program, I have read so much literature that I swear if others read it they would switch over in an instant. It really is life changing. I no longer feel powerless over food and am naturally becoming more active as it just feels good…plus gotta get those steps in right?
I am having a tough time with protein, after tracking all my stats it is a little low. Is there a g/day I should be trying to attain? I looked into protein supplements but they seem pretty expensive. The carbs go fast, which is why the tracking app is super helpful. I have yet to be able to consume all 1500 calories of my daily goal. I eat when I feel hungry on non fast days but still dont reach that number. All I do know is I dont feel hungry and physically I am in much better condition already. I am really having to get after myself to drink water, over the last few days, my water numbers have fallen. (One of the reasons I am pretty sure I am not in ketosis is I dont have overwhelming thirst like I did after getting there my first fast)
I appreciate your time and feedback!!! Take care!!!