Official First Day of Keto! Have Some Questions

[Yeboi]

I just finished my first day of eating keto, I feel great, as I usually do, no difference yet, but I’d say the temporary weakness and such will settle in soon while I adapt. I have a couple questions

• How long do I wait to start weight training or trying to build muscle when starting keto?

• If I am not overweight and have a very good metabolism, will this lessen the symptoms of Keto flu or will it be the same as someone who plans to lose weight and doesn’t have the best metabolism?

• Other than keto strips, how can I know when I’ll be in keto and how long does it usually take?

[Anderson]

How long do I wait to start weight training or trying to build muscle when starting keto?

You can start right away but you might not be as energetic as before on the first weeks.

If I am not overweight and have a very good metabolism, will this lessen the symptoms of Keto flu or will it be the same as someone who plans to lose weight and doesn’t have the best metabolism?

What we call keto flu is actually carbohydrate withdrawal. People who are more addicted to sugar have a harder time.

Other than keto strips, how can I know when I’ll be in keto and how long does it usually take?

You might note some signs like lack of hunger or a different smell on your breath, but I recommend getting a cheap breathalyzer to test yourself.

Test Breath Ketones without a Ketonix (using a cheap breathalyzer)

I’ve wanted a ketonix for a while but am not going to fork over hundreds of dollars. So I followed some advice and got myself a cheap breathalyzer on ebay. Apparently they don’t distinguish between alcohol and acetone. IT WORKS! Now I can measure easily whether or not I am in ketosis anytime I suspect I may have dropped out. The ketostix stopped working for me a long time ago as my body is very well adapted and I don’t excrete a lot of measurable ketones.The breathalyzer is not much good for f…

[VirginiaEdie]

The ketostix worked for me until I became keto adapted. Now they only measure a trace amount. I just bought a blood glucose/ketone tester. My blood says I am in ketosis so it does seem to be true about the ketostix becoming ineffective after a while.

Good luck!
Edith

[carolT]

What we call keto flu is actually carbohydrate withdrawal. People who are more addicted to sugar have a harder time.

I’d add that keto flu also has a lot to do with electrolyte imbalance. Adding extra sodium to your diet and salt to your water bottle when working out should help minimize some symptoms.