I recently took my MCAT and after months of hard work and studying, I let loose for two nights in a row in my eating. I’ve been keto for a little over a month now (have seen great results), and really went to go get back into ketosis. I’m not sure if I’m fat adapted yet, but I do see that I can go longer periods of time without needing to eat. I don’t feel bad for eating primarily desserts these last two days, but I know that this is no longer my lifestyle. What is the best way to get back into ketosis and possibly avoid the keto flu? Would an extended fast be an option? I’ve never tried one, but just wanted to know if that could kickstart the process.
Slip-ups
4dml
#2
Water fasting is the fastest way to get into a state of ketosis. Some people find that an extended fast allows them to bypass the keto flu, which is caused by energetic limbo (lack of sufficient glucose and inability to fully utilize ketone bodies).
In the absence of external energy intake, the body is forced to rapidly increase lipolysis, resulting in.an abundance of fatty acids and ketones. This is why many people feel good during an extended fast.
Good luck with your applications!
kiwado
#3
I’m on day 3 of eating carefree after 9 weeks of strict keto. I’m heading back to Colorado October 8th for 3 days of hiking and camping in the backcountry and need to be in good condition as I fast while I’m out there. I’ll be following this thread for all the good advice it gathers!
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#4
The keto “flu” is a symptom of a sodium deficiency, and the cure is to get more salt in your diet. Dr. Phinney recommends a cup or two of bone broth during the day as a tasty way of getting additional salt, though he admits that a stock cube dissolved in hot water will do in a pinch. The advantage of making bone broth is the magnesium and potassium that dissolve out of the marrow as you simmer the broth.