5 weeks in... 20 pounds down

(Nina S. ) #1

Hello!! Just want you all to know that I’m so thankful for sites like this where us newbies can ask so many questions and get so much advice! I really appreciate all who respond :smiley:

So this is my 5th week eating keto. I lost 16 lbs in the first 3 weeks and another 4 lbs in these last 2 weeks for a total weight loss of 20 lbs since I started this lifestyle change on July 30th. My ketone levels were off the chart (160) when I was put on Metformin 2 weeks ago for PCOS and I believe that is why I only lost 4 lbs but could be wrong? I stopped taking the Metformin and finally got my ketones back to a shade between 15 and 40 which I’ve read is “optimal ketosis” and where I need to be for good weight loss. Although the scale shows a 20 lb loss, I don’t see it yet. Could it be water weight that I am loosing?

#2

@Nina3 Excellent progress! Keep up the great work. :+1:

(Allie) #3

How are you measuring? Sounds like pee sticks and if so, scrap them as they’re useless for measuring ketosis.

It’s a process, not an instant success. Judge by how you feel and use physical measurements rather than weighing.

#4

Excellent advise, Allie!

(Nina S. ) #5

@dlc96_darren thanks a ton!!

(Nina S. ) #6

@Shortstuff pee sticks it is LOL! I feel great to be honest… have lots of energy and I so feel a little lighter but not really seeing where the weight loss has left. I know I have a long road ahead and I won’t wake up tomorrow morning skinny. Was just curious to know if perhaps I was loosing water weight… but thanks for your knowledge!