Community Q&A

Most people enter ketosis within 2-7 days of eating fewer than 20-50 grams of carbs per day. You can speed this up by exercising, staying hydrated, and eating more fat.

Focus on simple whole foods: eggs cooked in butter for breakfast, a big salad with chicken and avocado for lunch, and salmon with broccoli for dinner. Keep it simple your first week.

Most people find they naturally eat less on keto due to improved appetite control. Start by focusing on keeping carbs under 20g and eating when hungry. You can track calories later if needed.

Stay hydrated and get enough electrolytes - especially sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Drink broth, eat salt, and consider an electrolyte supplement for the first week.

This is normal during the first 1-2 weeks as your body adapts to burning fat instead of sugar. Make sure you're eating enough fat and getting adequate sleep. It will pass.

Great options include: cheese cubes, hard-boiled eggs, nuts (almonds, walnuts), avocado with salt, olives, and sugar-free jerky. Focus on whole foods over packaged snacks.

Small amounts of low-carb berries are fine - like blackberries, raspberries, and a few strawberries. Avoid high-sugar fruits like bananas, apples, and grapes.

Excellent choices include olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and grass-fed butter. Avoid vegetable oils like canola, corn, and soybean oil.

Common issues: eating too much protein, hidden carbs in foods, not drinking enough water, or not being patient enough. Weight loss isn't always linear - focus on how you feel.

Signs include: reduced appetite, increased energy after the first week, fruity breath smell, and ketone strips showing color change. Focus more on how you feel than the strips.