But I feel so full.../how long until ketosis?

Treysar

Hi! It's my first week following a HFLC way of living. Previously I followed Dukan and lost arose me 40 pounds. I have been maintaining for almost a year but started to slip up since February. I'm just getting bored of Dukan so I'm trying this.
Today I made an omelette with cheese and heavy cream and butter and I felt like I was going to be struck by lighting. After years and years of struggling with my weight it felt so against my nature...but damn did it taste good!
I'm still kind of nervous that this is going to backfire on me..
How long does it take to go into ketosis? I'm so worried I'm doing it all wrong.

wabmester

You'll know. Lack of hunger is a good sign. Peeing like crazy is a sign. If you experience the latter, that's a good signal to boost your sodium intake. Otherwise, headaches, fatigue, and light-headedness might be your next signs.

BelleCakes2018

I think it's about day 3 on average... you can always buy keto urine sticks (sometimes innaccurate, but usually a good start) or a keto home blood test to make double sure if you really want to know.. As long as you stick to a very low carb amount, and try to get the right ratios of fat and protein.. there's no reason you wouldn't go into Ketosis. I know what you mean about feeling like it's against your nature.. especially when it's the total opposite to anything you've ever done in the past.. give it a while and it will become SECOND nature.. ! lol