Weight loss on ketosis?

SadKitty27

Hello all,

I have a question I have been testing positive for ketosis all week now I just got my TOM 2 days ago so I have not lost any weight and I am fine with that BUT I had a question do you always lose weight while in ketosis?

The day before my TOM started I measured my waist and I had lost 2 inches!!! I was chuffed so I am not too worried what the scale says as long as the belly keeps going LOL.

What is your weight loss like when you are in ketosis?

I usually stay the same around that TOM, and then drop 2-3 pounds after it lol (that seems to be the pattern,) but all in all I've lost more weight in keto, and stay more full than I have on any other meal plan.

However, sometimes the scale doesn't move sometimes but I do lose inches (I've gone from tight fitting size 18, to a comfortable size 14-12 depending on the brand,) and I started late last December.

bookyeti

I found that I lost a lot more scale weight just keeping my carbs around 100g/day (I wasn't in ketosis). Then I switched to a ketogenic way of eating. I lost about 7lbs. of water weight during the first 2 weeks, but that was it. I've been in ketosis for over a month now (not counting a carb-up day in between) and haven't lost another pound.

So why stay in ketosis? Even though I haven't lost much scale weight in ketosis, I have noticed I'm losing more inches while in a ketogenic state. To me that's what matters the most. Personally, scale weight is pretty irrelevant (I weigh-in only once a month now, and rely more on measurements and progress pics). Also, I have more energy while I'm in Ketosis, which makes working-out easier for me. Am I keto-adapted yet? Probably not.

I have a feeling I'm experiencing Post-Induction Stall Syndrome (PISS), and you may be as well, OP --> I found this helpful info on Reddit keto's FAQ:

What will my weight loss progress look like?

Results vary, but you will typically go through three phases:

► Honeymoon: Lots of weight comes off fast. This is water that was tied up with glycogen. Note: if you don’t experience rapid weight loss in this period, do not despair. Not everyone is so lucky, and men may be more likely to see rapid initial weight loss than women.
► Post-Induction Stall Syndrome (PISS): Water and glycogen find a new balance and this causes a stall or even weight gain, which lasts for a week or two. Relax, PISS is both normal and temporary.
► Fully keto-adapted: After 3-4 weeks the body is burning fat as its main fuel and the brain has switched to running on ketones. A bumpy downward trend in your weight will begin. The trend is "bumpy" because there will be days or weeks when your weight stalls, or even goes up slightly. This happens to everyone, on every kind of weight-loss diet. Please don’t post to /r/keto that you gained a pound or two, or plateaued for a week. The trend will be especially bumpy if you are female. In particular, shark week will play hell with your scale weight.

If a plateau lasts more than a couple of weeks, you may need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to break it. See the plateau section.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq

jsuaccounting

I`ve been trying for ketosis for over a month now...Wife said i smell like i am.. but the sticks say i`m not...I`ve read about people not showing up as positive with the keto sticks...Is there a reason for this?

If you are drinking large amounts of water before before you test, the concentration of ketones may be diluted in your urine.

For those who are very keto-adapted the keto stix will not show ketones because all the ketones are being used for fuel. However, if that was the case you would not have a ketone smell to you.

What's your source for this statement? This doesn't sound right.

I am not sure of my original source but I believe that this link will help explain:
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/llvlc-on-youtube-episode-47-ketostix-a-low-carb-guide-not-really-that-necessary/2445

edit to specify - scroll down to the text under the video. Video is long to get to the point.