I started keto Monday, August 20. I feel like I have a good start but I want to make sure I’m on the right track and have several questions. I’m finding conflicting answers on some websites so I’m looking to y’all for the word from those with experience.
I’ve been working up to keto gradually. I gave up alcohol first (that was a little harder for me than I like to admit!) then started eating less and less carbs until my start.
I’m starting out only counting my carbs; I’ve increased my fat consumption; and I’m trying to be mindful of my protein portions. Should I be counting and tracking for the most success?
I bought monkfruit sweetener for iced tea only. Anyone have opinions on this? I’m making a gallon of tea and using approximately 1 cup for the gallon. I drink a few glasses of tea (made from celestial seasonings wild berry zinger) in the afternoon and evening and it’s helped me wean off of wine. I am trying to lower the amount of sweetener I use and I use lots of lemon.
I read exogenous ketones were good so I bought them (brand Code Age from Amazon) and took the recommended dosage of six capsules. I took them Monday afternoon and within 2 to 3 hours, I was incredibly bloated and have had raging diarrhea ever since. Is that the ketone capsules or is it me just getting used to the diet? Is anyone using these capsules? Should I wait to start taking these until I’m definitely in ketosis? Any opinions against?
How do I address electrolytes from the getgo? Should I be drinking bouillon? The brands at my store (mostly Knorr) contain sugar.
I’ve also read conflicting opinions on ketone test strips. I love the idea of seeing a result! If most folks use them, when should I first do one of the strips? When can I expect to be in ketosis?
MCT oil: I bought it but I haven’t tried it yet. I don’t have a blender yet so I haven’t tried bulletproof coffee. Will this help? Is it just to help increase fats?
I’m very committed to living a keto life and am eager to lose weight. Intermittent fasting: I’m thinking of doing 18:6 but am wondering if I can do that just a few days a week to accelerate weight loss. Good idea or bad idea?
I’d love any additional advice. Thanks!