A quick hello!

(❤️☀️) #1

Just wanted to say hi! And have to share my victory- first week with combining fasting and Keto and I’m down more weight than I could have imagined! And I’m not hungry. I also feel better than I have in decades! This could be the lifestyle change I’ve been looking for :grinning:
These forums are amazing- so glad I found you all. There’s so much great info here! Looking forward finally fitting into my clothes again!

(Carl Keller) #2

The Keto high is the buzz that doesn’t go away, as long as you eat right. This is what has me addicted to this way of eating. I started keto to lose weight but got so much more. Glad you found it also… and welcome. :slight_smile:

Initially, you lose a lot of water weight. When your body is releasing glycogen (stored glucose in the muscles and liver), you lose 3-4 grams of water for every gram of glycogen lost and it means a lot of weight dropped, very quickly (for some people). You can’t expect weight to be lost at such a rapid pace after the first few weeks, but if you keep doing things right, the losses will be steady. :wink:

(❤️☀️) #3

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll be happy with any weight I can drop and stay feeling like this :blush:

(Running from stupidity) #4

Concentrate on this bit. As Carl said, the weight that falls off at the start is your body flushing glycogen stores (so drink plenty, and keep your electrolytes up). But feeling better isn’t just an initial hit :wink:

#5

It certainly was for me, @Yellowgirl!

Of the few diets I’ve tried in my life, I’ve never considered them a lifestyle, but I quickly did with keto.