For the first time in my life, I have actually stuck to something.
After 38 days, I now know that I am fat adapted, and it feels awesome.
I previously lost 17kg a few years ago now on a SAD diet, but it was mostly because I was sort of intermittent fasting without realizing and eating two meals a day. I hadn’t planned to lose that weight it just kind of fell off. But of course naturally, that crept back on over the years with a stressful job.
I am not getting hungry at all.
I can fast for 18 hours comfortably.
I can get up the stairs with a boost of energy rather than feelings of lethargy.
My thinking feels clear and sharp.
My sleep is great and solid.
I feel more positive, I feel ‘cleaner’ inside if that’s a thing.
Dermatitis on my hands is clearing up.
I don’t feel anxious at all anymore - about anything, and if I do it’s mild in comparison to before.
I’ve been toying with the same few kgs’ over the last few weeks but I am not too worried about it as I can see my body composition changing before my eyes.
I am not craving any carbs at all, infact my mindset is changing to view them more as a poison.
I’ve stopped testing with ketostix as it’s kind of pointless now.
Should I even bother getting a monitor or is it not required as long as I stay in ketosis? I don’t plan on cheating, I did that twice and I paid the price!
Thank you to everyone who has helped me on my journey over the last 6 weeks. This forum has been such a wealth of information and everyone is so kind and patient as to explain the science of things. I literally lurk here during the whole work day reading every single new topic that’s posted. I get a bit sad when I run out and start going through the archives. Lol. So to everyone who has responded to my questions or explained things to me, I sincerely thank you. 
