Keytone level

(Courtney Skjerven) #1

I have been on the system for three weeks, and have dropped 20 pounds. I started out at 3:09 and I am down to 289. I am checking my Keytone level daily (blood) and I am hovering between .8 and 1.1. I know that 1.5 is considered full key ptosis and I am hoping to get there. I am wondering though: _“should I try to change my diet more to raise my Keytone level a bit or just be happy with the 1.1 because I seem to be losing weight?” I dropped probably 12 pounds the first week and about 4 each week since. Obviously I’d like to lose weight faster but I’m pretty happy with the progress at this point. Is there a chance my Keytone level may naturally continue to rise?

(Ellie) #2

Higher ketones do not equal higher weight loss.
1.1 is a great ketone level and shows that you are in ketosis.
Just be patient and keep going, you’re doing great.

(Bob M) #3

That whole optimum level of ketosis idea is, in my opinion, complete crap. After 4.5 + years of low carb, I’m NEVER in that range unless I fast multiple days.

(Allie) #4

Results mater more than numbers. If it’s working as it is, keep going.

(Running from stupidity) #5

This. It really appears as though it’s just binary - you’re in or you’re out, that’s it.

Also, It’s also about lipolysis - “(biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.”

Keytones fuel your brain/other organs, lipolysis breaks down your fat and feeds your muscles with the fatty acids. (Have I oversimplified this too much, people?)

(Mark Rhodes) #6

I would only add the high ketone levels only count for people with cognitive issues OR thearapeutic GKI uses.