Keto beginner

beltranmonica23
beltranmonica23 Posts: 3 Member
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Hello all, I’m new and starting Keto. Just curious on what to eat while in the intermediate fasting stage? Also what supplements should I take to help with Keto flu?

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    You seem to have a very specific version of the keto diet in mind. What does that author recommend?

    Keto flu is basically dehydration. Find an electolyte replacement or salty broth.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    First you have to tell us what the intermediate fasting stage is (I've never heard about it, and Google gives no understandable definitions). For keto flu, eat more salt.
  • andreaen
    andreaen Posts: 365 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    For keto flu, eat more salt.

    this is true! Lack of salt has been shown to be one of the major culprits to the keto flu
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Do you mean intermittent fasting? That requires you to not eat. It's got nothing to do with keto though....
  • beltranmonica23
    beltranmonica23 Posts: 3 Member
    Yes, that’s what I meant. Many recommend fasting to get into Ketosis. Are there other ways to get into the Ketosis stage?

  • kelke13
    kelke13 Posts: 3 Member
    I found a recipe for “ketorade” and have a glass every day to ensure I have enough electrolytes. Essentially I mix 1/4 tsp. Of lo salt with 1/4 Himalayan salt with plain seltzer and the juice of a quarter lime. I actually enjoy it, as weird as it sounds! I’m only 3.5 weeks into Keto so I’m not really fasting. I stop eating around 9pm and don’t eat til 8 or so. Maybe that is IF?
  • janette130
    janette130 Posts: 66 Member
    Welcome to keto :) Tomorrow will be week 6 for me. IF will help get you into keto - using up your reserves. I got my flu about 3-4 days in. I drank broth and take magnesium - which really helps. The above posters are correct - salt is a big deal so make sure you're doing that.
    Good luck! I've noticed a huge difference in inches falling off more than weight. I've lost 12. Seems slow compared to others - but the inches are so great!!
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    beltranmonica23 wrote: »
    Yes, that’s what I meant. Many recommend fasting to get into Ketosis. Are there other ways to get into the Ketosis stage?

    Simply eating very low carb is all that is needed. Keep carbs under 50 g and you will be in ketosis within a day or two.

    To speed it up, or get deeper into ketosis for a health reason, exercise, fasting, and raking exogenous ketones or MCT oil, will all raise ketones faster than just cutting carbs. None are needed though.
  • jolley07
    jolley07 Posts: 22 Member
    Look up Thomas DeLauer on YouTube. He has so many videos that are full of info. I've been following his advise for a month now and I'm starting to see some real results.
  • beltranmonica23
    beltranmonica23 Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you all for the feedback
  • GinaT1990
    GinaT1990 Posts: 1 Member
    Thanks for all the insights. These are helpful for beginners.

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