How Long Does It Take to Get Into Ketosis? Keto-Adaptation Explained

Here’s how long keto-adaptation takes and how to make the process a little easier.
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Timestamps
0:10 Switching to fat burning
0:44 Keto adaptation period
0:59 Signs of ketosis?
1:30 Keto adaptation symptoms
2:11 What to do to help with keto-adaptation
Today I’m going to explain how long keto-adaptation takes.
Ketosis is fat burning. You’ve been living on sugar your whole life, and now you’re switching your body to a completely different fuel source. Your cells have to build new machinery for fat and new enzymes to break down a completely different source of fuel. This takes time.
So, how long does it take to get into ketosis while fasting? If you’re already really healthy, it could happen in maybe one week. But, on average, it’s going to take about 4-6 weeks.
How do you know when you’re in ketosis?
• When you’re satisfied after you eat
• When you can go long periods of time without eating and not be hungry
• You don’t have sugar cravings anymore
• You’re more focused
• You have less brain fog
• You have a sharper memory
• Less urinating at night
In the keto-adaptation period, you might experience a few symptoms. But it’s a good thing because your body is adjusting.
Here are a few of these symptoms, and what you can do:
• Fatigue - take B5
• Cramps - take potassium
• Bloating - take bile salts
• Sleep issues - take calcium and magnesium
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand keto-adaptation.

[@nitro200flyer3]

9 month 70 Lbs of fat gone , still learning still adapting love your channel Dr Berg thanks for all you do.

[@CupNoodleKitty]

That is amazing!!

[@nitro200flyer3]

Yes I'm blown away by how easy it was to shed the pounds and it was all fat. Never hungry always plenty of energy and now I'm doing what I call faze two I'm implementing core exercise and some short cycling with some weight training .. I've taken pictures along the way and will do a transformation video when I hit a year on Jan 1st 2017 I'm so pissed that it has taken me until the age of 55 to figure out the Ketosis way of life, but happy I have at least found it now and should enjoy another 20 years of healthy living now..

[@CupNoodleKitty]

Eloy Garcia That's exactly what got me interested because on other diets my thoughts seem to revolve around my next meal because I'm so low on energy. Did you follow any specific plan or did you basically just cut out all carbs? That transformation video will be amazing, you can be proud of yourself!!

[@nitro200flyer3]

First start with a good reason to do it I wanted to loose 20 Lbs to go Para-motoring so I started to search KZbin for best ways to loose fat came across ButterBobBriggs " ( butter makes your pants fall off ) in 6 month I had 70 lbs gone total fat I started by first ( 3 weeks) removing ALL sugars and alcohols used to be a 3 drink after work day to take the edge off kind of guy..also had to have my 1 or 2 mountain due soft drinks during the day to keep up the energy. Then when I got home I would eat a good meal fortified with meat rice ,bread ,pasta or potatoes. then I had to have some real sweet dessert . after 3 weeks I removed all carbs like rice pasta potatoes and was only eating vegetables topped in bacon fat or grass fed butter and also added coconut oil along with 8 to 10 oz of fatty meats like ribs ,steak, grass fed burger ,eggs and some times I would eat fish but not often like salmon or seared Tuna . I now this all sound complicated fallow Dr Eric Bergs advise on a high fat no carb diet and give your self time use the internet like You-Tube and find out all you can also rid your house of all sugars and carbs

[@CupNoodleKitty]

Thank you so much, those are very good tipps! I think my biggest problem besides bread is coffee.. well, not so much coffee itself, but I do love my lattes and I'm not so sure about all that milk :-/ I will browse some videos and then rid my house of all carbs and sugars. Wish me luck :D And, WOW, 70lbs in 6 months in INSANE, congrats!! I need to lose about 15kg (30lbs)

[@mobiustrip1400]

it's an amazing thing, ketosis. I lost 50 pounds in seven months. It is getting that I'm shocked looking in the mirror!. i can see tendons in my neck, my ribs, shoulder bones etc that i last saw 25 years ago when i was in my twenties. plus i feel fantastic!

[@elijahsmommy08]

Mobius Trip me too!! lost 50lbs in 5 month and everytime I walk by a mirror I dont recogize myself!! its weird. but awesome!

[@mobiustrip1400]

Brooks Built Fitness eat until you feel full. Two or three eggs, and three or four strips of bacon for breakfast, keeps you full for six hours. For lunch, a can of sardines in olive oil and maybe an avocado, keeps you full for another six. For dinner, a hamburger pattie and spinach. The fat just melts away. You never feel "hangry" again.

[@9perik]

Mobius Trip how much weight was water and when does it get difficult to loose weight like at how many lbs?

[@hildaschau68]

Thanks for sharing your success I am on my 12th day. ☺

[@eileenfb1948]

I'm 68 years old and have late onset asthma and environmental sensitivities plus first signs of arthritis in my thumbs. I changed gradually - lowered carbs 100g per day for a while and kept reducing them till I achieved ketosis. I don't need to lose weight as I'm 107lbs 5 foot tall. I am enjoying feeling less fatigue now and looking forward to a better future. Thank you for your help through your videos. Today for the first time in a long time I walked along the beach and it wasn't a strain. There is more healing to come as this is brand new to me, time will improve me more. Thank you!!!

[@waffle_chair9269]

You’ve done really well. Did you get to the cause of late onset autoimmune issues ? Was it heavy metals ? Or what do you think caused it?

[@eileenfb1948]

@@waffle_chair9269 I found out that alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency runs in my family. It affects the lungs or liver. Years ago I was a smoker so it likely made the situation worse. Under my right rib feels full which could be my liver needing cleared out - I started intermitting fasting in January and it improved things. I listen to my body and if it feels stressed I go and eat. 12 hours make a fast and anything over that is great. 20 hours is the longest I've gone. I don't know about heavy metals as I haven't tested. My diet has been clean for many, many years. I know that doesn't give total protection. My diet has greatly improved my health.

[@Aslanreturn]

I went into ketosis in a day of getting back on the low carb diet. I had been on it for years and lost lots of weight; then I fell into a deep depression for years, and I gained back almost all of the 120 pounds I lost. I started back on the diet last Saturday; by Sunday I was in low-level ketosis; by Tuesday, I was in large ketosis. I can taste the ketones! My body remembers! How cool is that.

[@Lambo_567]

Same here like u, i did keto and lost all the fat then get depresion and gained even more fat back! And now since 2 days i started keto but i am not adapted to fat yet but it will come!

[@elijahsmommy08]

Began with 2 days of water fasting and I was in ketosis in 5 days. 50lbs lost in 5 months

[@raulperegrino159]

Christian mom of 5 what’s water fasting?

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

Nachoman654 When you eat nothing but drink water people do for days or weeks look up progamer jay on KZbin water fast

[@hero4life313]

Thats true

[@Maria-tt2wh]

Before the water fasting were you consuming sugar?

[@snehaiyer3139]

Christian mom of 5 Did you ever water fast again, after you were fat adapted? I.e. In between keto feeding days...? I used to water fast before I started the he to diet. Now I'm no sure if I should mix water fasting into the keto diet or not...

[@oORegularKevOo]

Fasting is the fastest way to get into ketosis..

[@Nakura-dj8mg]

Regular Kev it’s also the most painful xD keto flu and other stuff, though yeah technically fasting is the fastest way to hit it

[@jamesbizs]

But not to become fat adapted.

[@5770mp]

@@Nakura-dj8mg is was easy for me.. I started with 3 days water fast.. in 30 hours I knew I was on keto Just don't be stressed about anything.. be with your friends, like nothing happened. Drink enough.

[@tisdalealicia]

Fasting and working out to burn the glycogen stores.

[@arielsuarez5471]

Well fasting and exercising makes you burn calories and sugar more quickly so... just one corcern. I’ve heard people saying I shouldn’t work out on an empty stomach because that could dangerously lower my blood sugar levels and cause me faint away or develop some other health issues. Can anybody tell how valid that claim is?

[@Leoviliti1]

I'm having to eat more vegetables now as I lost four stone in three months. .. all thanks to you @Dr Berg , I have multiple Sclerosis and was using a wheelchair .. I now can walk my dog ! xx

[@Leoviliti1]

56lbs if its any easier I'm English so I generally talk in stones..I'm now 120lbs :-)

[@Mia-fl9on]

Corrienne Strong that's how much I have got to lose and that's the weight I need to be 120 lbs

[@jeremyouellette44]

Corrienne Strong I

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

I thought he meant Kidney stones........then I thought about what he really meant. lol

[@earthlymatters888]

Amazing...

[@Byzantios1]

What I like about your videos is that you get right to the point. Please don't ever change that!

[@AngelAslanAbi]

Following this approach, I lost 3.5kg in 3 weeks. Thank you for sharing your medical know how.

[@emmanueludoh77]

I started keto recently and have been experiencing the muscle cramps and poor sleep. I didn't realize I needed as many healthy veggies as he recommended. This video showed up right on time!

[@elainej3392]

I've lost 9 lbs in 4 days so far with this diet, I finally don't experience hunger, I am very high energy (to the point I cannot sleep unless I work out intense cardio for an hour before I go to bed). Love your videos! Keep'em comin!

[@kimvaughn92]

Omg this was a great video. I started keto 2 days ago with high fat. TodayI had right shoulder pain and couldn't figure out why. I'll simmer down and work my way up. Thank you!

[@lizbethkuna8926]

Thank you !! Even though I was keeping my carbs under 30 grams I was "sneaking" in a wee bit of sugar. It messed with being able to get to KETOSIS. Plus, I also was taking in huge amounts of fat before my body had adapted. MANY thanks for this easy-to-follow tutorial!

[@mwmbraves]

As you described jumping into too much fat too fast and described right shoulder pain, that is exactly what I was experiencing! That is amazing, I am literally blown away that that could cause shoulder pain.

[@observeandreport2011]

So that’s why I have shoulder pain all the time

[@Manchessollte421]

I just want to thank you for these videos! Starting keto in two days (have to wait til I can go to the grocery store...lol) and it's nice to see information from a doctor as opposed to all the random conflicting non-healthcare professionals who have keto videos. Thanks so much.

[@edwarddickey8169]

Best Video of the day. It took me 3 wks to start as I had a blood test to prove, Good information as I had all of them same problems

[@moodybooze1]

I’ve been Keto for almost a year now. Lost almost 70 lbs so far. I’ve plateaued but intermittent fasting is starting to work.

[@HackHunter1835]

Absolutely love this channel. Every video has a wealth of information.

[@dangi12012]

Wealth of misinformation that is. He literally tells you that cramps are good and you need Potassium. What he does not tell you is that your heart cannot contract anymore on Potassium deficiency. Dont listen to internet doctors pls.

[@shirleymiller5056]

I am so grateful for your videos..it has changed my life..your so informative..I've been on ketosis starting feb1 2016..I've haven't lost a lot weight but definitely inches...I'm at the point where I feel confident I'm doing it right..keep smilen xoxo

[@azaliadevelopment4522]

Dr. Berg is so knowledgeable and charming. I learned so much and will continue the journey of intermittent fasting and keto diet. My goal is to lower my inflammation for my joints.

[@tanakaobi]

Actually I get into Ketosis within 48 hours (72 hours max). Heavy full body workout at a high volume helps enormously! Of course I`m not fully keto-adapted at that point, but my body produces ketones and I begin to feel the benefits.

[@lizzygrant2282]

I've been doing this for just one week and I experienced all the amazing benefits!! It's amazing how your blood sugar going up and down can mess with your balance. My focus and mental stability are much better now. I could never remember dreams and ever since I started eating those healthy fats I remember them just fine. (There have been some carb dreams though😂) I think the reason it worked so quickly is the fact that I've been dieting before so there's not that many stored carbs to burn. Even though I was losing weight by eating low fat I was never satisfied after a meal because I didn't have any fats and I was literally forcing myself not to eat. Most important thing for me was understanding that fats are not the enemy.

[@marliesyanke4580]

Lizzy Thank you for your comment, i too can loose weight with low fat and no sugar but always feel hungry no matter how much i eat. And yes the balance is off now and then. I will try keto.

[@clairethomas3325]

This was so interesting . I didn't even think about how our bodies need to prepare it's 'machine' to break down fats as fuel. I love your videos 👍🏼🙌🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@shanahaim5935]

Really needed this info. Today is day two and I’m craving carbs and sugar really badly. Yesterday I was involved in a minor car accident which was my fault- I was very dizzy and my mind hazey- then last night despite how exhausted I felt I could not sleep, felt very anxious kept having bad nightmares and woke up choking 😳 I’m praying this Keto flu phase is over real quick!!

[@bigkingsha]

I'm 1 week in and my tight clothes are already fitting loser. I have been fasting as a vegetarian for years, so getting through the first threshold of withdrawals was not too challenging, but I always went back to eating junk. Not this time. Ketosis test strips indicate I have huge amounts in my body, I crave no sugar whatsoever. I eat at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm - keeping carbs between 30-50 grams a day. I am doing intermittent fasting. I get random spikes of energy, like I could just run forever. I sleep like a baby, pop up out of bed in the morning, think faster and clearer and I feel extremely positive. I feel UP, like I just had 2 strong coffees. My energy is off the charts. No alcohol, coffee, sugar, dairy, starch, meat, or hi carbs or smoking. I feel absofuckinglutely amazing.

[@alexandriabroadwater6139]

I love his short to the point videos

[@mywhimsylifed.3055]

You are so encouraging. Three years and countless doctors to figure out if I am dying. I’m serious. Through the grapevine I found a doctor a few weeks ago the believes in whole body restoration and Keto. I’m hoping his protocol will restore my health.

[@chiefbrody3406]

I hope you are well now,god bless you 🙏🏻

[@lindaleblanc1959]

Love all your great advice and recipes !!!! My husband and I just started almost a week ago and we are learning info everyday 😃

[@davinehill3448]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your videos!

[@drio1695]

Thank you for all your great in site on subject.I've lost 40 lbs since May 1 and couldn't have done it without you excellent suggestions. By the way love your adrenal supplements."this my first time ever leaving a comment on any video".

[@EricBergHRV]

Fantastic!

[@Android-Zen]

Yes. But try to get most of your fats in the form of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT). Coconut oil and MCT oil do not need the gall bladder to break down fats since the chains are shorter.

[@user-ww4xs6dz7h]

jaz ok you can eat fats, but you will have to take digestive enzymes to break the fats down.

[@jimin4life797]

could you tell me what bile salts is

[@susanschwartz3226]

Diro 1 i

[@999berserker]

nice one Doc, watched a lot of youre videos and made a huge impact on my well being this year

[@tinas2011]

I soo much love your videos. This is my 3rd day on keto diet and i have not lost any kg yet but my tummy seems to be shrinking. I eat lots of veggies and chicken and meat. I'm really hoping to see a change on the scale.

[@rimihaque6275]

whenever i feel hungry i watch his videos and my appetite vanishes away

[@anieahmed4022]

😂😂

[@2011ariesrules]

Wow.....Dr Berg you must be telepathic because i was wondering this, am i in FAT burning mode! & YES i believe i have made the switch, it took me quite a while to get my diet right but i have listen to you very keenly. I have fat treats for sugar with organic food most of the time where i can. No msg etc. I eat 2 meals per day and as i don't have fat to loose, i just need a little and i can the whole day & not crave any food or water from this fuel switch and yes on sugar before i was always going to the toilet constantly! I love your Work so much, you explain things in clear laymen terms for us all to understand without a medical degree. A legend in food & Diet! You rock Dr.Berg :) Please don"t stop your work, you are so needed in the World :)

[@EricBergHRV]

Great! Thats so good to hear

[@spinusportugal1086]

Hi, How should a diabetic (with 3 shots of Actrapid and one of Lantus/ per day) can reach that goal of zero sugar in order to start ketosis? Best regards

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

Sugars are a no go according the Keto diet. The first 3 days are hard with not craving food. In your case it's telling you to drink more water and it's not hunger pains. Also, your body could be craving more sugar!! Just go for salads and eggs with butter and cheese with a handful of Pecans. Deviled eggs are great for Keto and taste delicious. BAM

[@Oli-zl2ev]

Thank you Dr. Berg. Just a week of watching you I feel amazing.

[@lorenascott2681]

Thank you very much for this video Doctor. I was ready to quit but after watching this video you gave hope. God bless you

[@brianlanning836]

The first time I did a low cab diet, I lost 70lbs after starting at 305lbs. I had never been in ketosis my entire life. It took me less than a week to get into ketosis. I know this because I was using the urine ketone strips. Now, when I go back on the diet, I'm in ketosis on the 3rd or 4th day. Also, you don't have to bring your carbs/sugar down to zero. Depending on the person, you can consume between 20 and 60 grams per day. I lost my 70lbs consuming 50 grams a day sitting on my butt. If you do cardio, you can consume even more carbs. I load up on the fats day 1 because it helps cut the hunger. But YMMV. I never have aches and pains or sleep issues. I'm definitely not as sharp mentally while on the diet. I feel like I lose around 10 IQ points when I'm on the diet. I write software for a living. So sometimes this is more noticeable than other times. This time around, I don't have nearly as much brain fog for some reason. And this reprogramming/getting used to thing he's talking about. I didn't experience that at all. The first time I went on it, I had a headache for around 3 or 4 days. Then I had a fever for about 24 hours, but I felt great. After that, I felt great all the way through losing the 70lbs in 7 months. This time around, I went on the diet two weeks ago. By day 5 I felt great and still do. I sometimes get ketone breath. But usually not. My advice is this: stick to it. eat fresh, natural stuff. don't cheat. know how many carbs there are in everything you eat. drinks lots of water. and take a multi-vitamin. eat food based on quality and carb content, not what it costs. It's going to cost more. But you'll more than make up for it in the long term because you'll be eating less food. And you recoup the food costs on medical costs later. oh, and expect to replace all your clothes. :-) Give yourself a reward for reaching your goal. For me, it's fitting in the size pants I wore in high school.

[@martiamatters8710]

Thank You!

[@officialeli4386]

Thank you so much you are soo helpful

[@adammcneill8637]

early on my first keto tour i struggled to get enough fat in my diet so i turned to cheese sauce, turns out its full of bad cholesterol which affects your memory, i switched to pesto with extra vergin olive oil which has good colesterol and i was much better.

[@LifeofNeha004]

Can keto diet be done only once?

[@adammcneill8637]

@@LifeofNeha004 no, you can do it as many times as you want. There is a form of keto where people eat carbs on weekends (I think it's called cyclical keto diet) but it is advised against as it is thought that constantly going on and off the diet may cause damage. If you do it for months then swap you will be fine. I have done it twice

[@marilyns7018]

"Less pee..urinating through the night." 😂

[@soniamcalear2824]

You have to be over the age of 50 to truly understand this. LOL

[@Creolelady98]

Lol that was funny

[@amberjones5490]

@@soniamcalear2824 ain't that the truth 😂

[@LS-vp3du]

This is so TRUE! I was doing intermittent fasting (two meals a day) for three weeks but not the ketosis diet (didn't know about it). I gained weight. Added ketosis eating and I'm losing weight. It is amazing. Thanks Dr. Berg

[@ellenfrances1303]

Athena. The way I slipped back into craving was amazing. So much so that I won't chance it again for a long time. I lost six days of progress and now have to back to where I started with the sugar issue Its a real no buenos!

[@kaitlynnmcclain955]

First of all it don’t take no month I did the Keto diet and it took me about 2 weeks to get into ketosis but even u consume no carbs at all it happens in even less time ... I was on it for 2 months and I went from 164 to 140 and I’m really happy where I’m at I can give u guys meal plans and I know exactly how to get the body into fat burning and it’s real simple

[@jimiz1980820]

16/8 FASTING GOOD FOR ME

[@craigx1433]

Outstanding video and info Doc..I start Keto tomorrow for the first time and this tell's me what to expect...!

[@AerisVera7]

That was a dreamy ending. Thank you for the wealth of information, Dr. Berg!

[@4406bbldb]

It was 5 days for me but I'm over 70 maybe youngsters will get there quicker. I think everything has improved after 6 months.

[@margaretgraham95]

I'm on day 11 & not even there, nowhere near. I bought the urine sample sticks & they dud not even attempt to change colour. 😱

[@tisdalealicia]

It only takes me a few days to get into ketosis. Becoming fat adapted is a different story. Took me weeks to become fat adapted, but, I eliminated certain things before starting keto. Some people takes a little longer depending on what they're eating. I eat very simple and strict keto and I don't do a whole lot of veggies. Just enough and some days I do no carbs at all. To get back into ketosis after a non keto meal or what some call cheat meal, or, maybe a few cocktails, I fast. I do a fat fast or bone broth fast. Fasting mimicking diet works well too and since I'm fat adapted I think its easier for me to go in and out of ketosis easily.

[@dougrogan379]

I felt all of these good things the day after I went Keto and I have had nome of the negative effect they speak of. I might be freak but I'm loving it. I feel great

[@xrathore]

Doc !!! your research is a blessing for the world. I pray that you get blessed with Eeman soon. Hats off 👍🏻

[@icksess]

Hello Dr Berg, I've been on keto diet for few months and now that I have my last 20 pounds to loose, I figured out that I'm pregnant. Is it safe for me and the baby to keep following a low carb diet while pregnant? Please help. By the way I really admire your work :)

[@RowdyRomantic]

Thanks .... After 49 years of obesity.....( more or less) ... I was wondering if I was going to get there ... its been 4 weeks ( and minor slips) but I am starting to control my cravings and not hungry all the time ..... but a little (a lot ) tired and not yet in ketosis ( just small trace some days) .... I can see its working however I have only lost 6 lbs --- Since I am so overweight and I have been staying true .... I expected to loose more . But I am here for the long haul ! Thanks you Dr. Berg'

[@earthlymatters888]

Update?

[@johni4213]

Just started today! Excited and skeptical at the same time! Seems like an easy way (too easy) to lose weight! Just subscribed so I'll keep you posted!

[@Y.A-]

Read all the testimonies. I feel hopeful, It is my first week without sugar, and I have an addition to sugar. Thank you

[@sytoronto1830]

I started keto 14 days ago. Even though I feel like I have only lost one lbs (on scale) my waist has shrank .5 inch and my baby pouch has gone down an inch after so effing long. I went through the keto flu and had headaches for like 5 days and then I was golden. I only have 15 pounds to loose so perhaps that’s the differences I’m seeing. I really switched because I realized I am gluten intolerant and have carb sensitivity. No sweets craving whatsoever. If anyone craves bread I highly suggest almond or flaxseed bread for keto. If you miss roti or tortilla the best I found was flaxseed ones. You can use them as wraps as well. 6 inches diameter and they are about 1.3 carbs each. Which is amazing considering the same whole wheat tortilla or roti contains like 30 grabs carbs 😩

[@animalhouse4107]

Follow up how are you now??

[@KHAN8531]

What weight did u begin with?

[@MrHongabonga]

Hi, all your videos are really awesome. I have a query. Can I take whey protein and pre workout supplement if I want to switch to ketosis. I'm doing intermittent fasting currently. Many thanks.

[@shaider739]

Ankur Chakraborty only supplement you can take is Multivitamins. Bcca, glutamine, whey etc spikes insulin

[@travlntam]

My doctor put me on KETO, he allows whey protein, but you have to watch the carbs. Costco has two products. Premier is 2 carbs it is premixed and ready to go. Gold Standard Whey is 3carbs and you can mix with water or Almond milk etc.

[@xsavalos]

Jay Robb Whey is also great.

[@BlacGyver]

amazing! I am experiencing the right shoulder pain, it's not a rotator cuff injury either. this was good to see, thanks!

[@saulvazquez5142]

Thank you so much ive been doing I.F. a month now and the keto diet was depleting my energy between that and the gym

[@heltonja]

When I go on a low carb diet, it takes me 2 to 3 days to start showing significant ketones on the test strips

[@danf2]

0 sugar.... oh the headaches in my future are going to be fab.

[@kwizzard6653]

dan f They're only temporary.

[@keldraalpine7091]

You can do it!! I was a candy fanatic and went high fat and pretty much never craved it again. I certainly watched enough videos to convince me sugar was jive, that helped.

[@HToWnRePPiiN]

it's very hard to completely eliminate sugar. During my 95 weight loss journey using keto I was averaging about 2-3 grams of sugar per day, ever so often did I get 0 sugar intake for a day.

[@lavoixdevelours]

Water and electrolytes are the answer.

[@TheSeedOfChange]

Chicken broth helped me.

[@skyrose9712]

Thank you so much for your video's. I hurry to my email every morning looking for your video's. Thank you Doctor.

[@lindafederer2437]

Glad you did answer the "greens". I had huge salads of kale and weight was going up.

[@SnakeDiet]

You can get into ketosis in less than 48 hours with salt water fasting. I can hit ketosis in 24 hours with dry fasting.

[@m.c8038]

I have a question then, All these vitamins and minerals he recommends in this video, can you just take a 0 CALORIE multi-vitamin such as Oxylent to fill in these gaps while fasting into Ketosis?

[@shadowsabere]

You don't really need to take vitamins if you're just starting with fasting. If you were eating a healthy diet prior to the fasting you're most likely full of minerals and vitamins and it would take months before you start lacking some. The fatigue and all the side effects are usually not due to deficiency of some sort but because it's been years since you fasted.. or you probably never did, and it will take some time for your metabolism to start working effectively.

[@shadowsabere]

Not eating nor drinking.

[@morganbrownies9232]

Snake Diet love you Coke 😝😝😝🖤🖤🖤

[@natchaa6020]

Johnny GoGo it's thrilled.

[@gunn-kristinrstory3820]

lost around 20lb (10kg) first 3 weeks!

[@ebenezerthe17th85]

Crazygamer2707 Frfeeffrfrdd mine was in 4 days.

[@wosam]

Thank You Very Much . That is very kind of you clear speech and you provided the listeners good/high expectations

[@TroyPSPodcast]

Thanks, Eric. I'm on I think day 6 and have lost a few pounds, but I'm sure I haven't reached full ketosis yet. I'm going to keep plugging away. I love the lifestyle.

[@shardhas.p3917]

I tink e everyone needs more fiber to as wel.... let less carbonated drinks, refined sugars, fake foods, and processed foods n a hold n tnks again yuh d easiest Dr I ever came across DAT I can fully understand wow yuh gd.

[@xinic5]

Is Mayonnaise a carbonated drink, refined sugar, fake or processed food?

[@AStateOfKuwait]

hello dr I am I 33 year old male with juvenile type 1 diabetes since I was 2. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer which metastasis to liver. I am running out of conventional option tried a few alternative s but no luck. I read and herd that cancer has a harder time processing ketones then simple carbs I failed to find dietitian that has experience with type 1 diabetic s I am in the UK now can you recommend any reading material or some one in London that has the exp. hope to hear from you as I have reached the desperate stage

[@ahmoseh3718]

i am so sorry to hear of your illness, hopefully Eric will reply...but maybe it would help u to watch Dr. Terry Wahl's videos regarding her diet protocol. She healed her MS thru diet & supplements...maybe there is something similar that can be done for your condition. Hang in there & God Bless!

[@SoulDelSol]

hey, I'm sure you realize how incredibly dire stage 4 colon cancer and liver cancer is. I don't think Dr can or will reply as 1 he's only a chiropractor and 2 he hasn't evaluated you in person. when I first read your post I thought ketosis as treatment was unlikely but then I read this thetruthaboutcancer.com/ketogenic-diet-weakens-cancer-cells/ it's interesting. and then how cancer cells have 10 times insulin receptors so they can gorge themselves on sugar. it also said ppl with high blood sugar have highest mortality rate. if you have type 1 diabetes then you don't produce any insulin right? sounds like ketosis would lessen need to inject as much insulin. why don't you ask your endocrinologist about insulin usage on ketosis (the guy prescribing you insulin). I'll say prayer for you

[@eileenfb1948]

It was proven in 1931 that cancer needs sugar. Without sugar it dies. Go for it! Good luck.

[@barbaramcintosh8581]

Sorry you are going thru this, but this is the best site you could have found for the rest of your L O N G life...I am am a 10 year survivor!!!! Blessings...

[@edithisaok580]

AState OfKaos I'm type 2and wanna be like you... I hate balancing sugar and weight at least you can eat what you want... I have to control my body's useless insulin and fight off inflammation.

[@RonPaulyGirl]

I just love your demeanor. Super encouraging! Thanks, Dr. Berg!

[@Mickey71773]

Your videos are the BEST!... I watch them everyday.

[@MaPee1982]

"Less phh....... uh, you know, urinating through the night" Hahaha..

[@hirbodnor659]

I am doing Kero and IF. After a month I still have brain fog, so tired and cannot focus. I feel sick, but do not want to break my keto process, before knowing why. I do not use any sugar or carb, only green veggies and took all supplements you said. Sometimes my heart rate suddenly rises and I can hear my heart biting. During the night I feel better, but in morning I am just dizzy. I just lost 1 or 2 pounds in a month. I eat just healthy foods and organic, do not drink or smoke. Why none the good things people said about keto happened to me?

[@KennyGiven]

Hir Nor And so 8 months later...any updates on how you're feeling now?

[@deskell7826]

How do you feel now?

[@RAHUL-wr4rt]

maybe you are consuming more calories then you are burning per day.

[@nerychristian]

Go Carnivore for a few days. Maybe something you are eating is causing allergic reaction. Could be you need more protein.

[@jenster29]

That heart racing sounds like salts. I got it and it stopped when I added sea salt to my water. The dizziness in the morning can be B vitamin deficiency.

[@joyrebel8201]

Thank you for making this very helpful and informative video!

[@missreg333]

I had started with Dr. Berg's program on May 1st as well and have lost 25 lbs so far! Thank you Dr. Berg for all this great information!

[@mshockey73]

Ah, gave up refined sugar and all processed foods but still eat fruit and sometimes local honey. Don't think I'd ever be able to take it down to zero:(

[@TiMalice2009]

I didn't think I could but I did.

[@mshockey73]

TiMalice2009 did it make a difference in the way you feel Tim??

[@Mark-mj4kq]

Less carbs = less hunger! :)

[@shaider739]

Ppl who having headaches on keto diet, they should take 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (powder) after every meal. It works!

[@ElenaLopez-jk7dq]

And you are dumb!

[@dominicsteele8932]

Hahahahhahahahaha

[@kevinmaniebo4881]

fat people doing the cinnamon challenge will be hilarious

[@arcade2082]

I think you need 1 tablespoon Idk

[@shadeiquechase2642]

Anything else. I hate cinnamon

[@shawnc3211]

Thank you for not sugar coating this...sounds difficult but at least I have a realistic time line to follow now

[@elizabethmangum1814]

Thanks . I quit so many times because I was always bloated, you answered my concerns thanks alot

[@ketogenicgirl3813]

i am experiencing all of the positive benefits you mentioned. I'm six weeks in but I'm not losing weight. i am very overweight, tracking macros and everything :(

[@EricBergHRV]

Is your stomach shrinking? Possibly you may be losing fat, but increase muscle density - but that would show up in a smaller waist - if not, then there could be an adrenal or thyroid issue

[@carolgregg8191]

you mention thyroid issue, does that mean keto wont work for someone with a thyroid condition?

[@girthbrooks4730]

Ketogenic Girl. Muscle does weigh more than fat.

[@lm2193]

fyi the SUGAR mentioned in the video = not only pure sugar or sweet stuffs but ALL carbohydrates. If your diet contains zero carbo and zero sugar u should start lose weight on the 3rd or 4th day.... not 6 weeks.

[@sallie46]

Hi KG: Are you having more success now? I am with you - not really losing pounds. I can tell I"m losing inches and I like the feel and suppressed appetite feeling but the scale is not showing what I feel it should. This video indicates it can be weeks before ketosis..... do exogenous ketones really work?

[@RG-em2lg]

So what if I am in ketosis for a very long time and then eat something sugary once. Will it break you out?

[@AnneZag]

Ada yups. You will break the ketosis. But you can easily get back into ketosis by returning to ketogenic diet for your next meal onwards. Only the first time will take the longest time to get into.

[@scottbowen6514]

I found that if you have been in ketosis for a while, say a week or more, you can slip in a sugary snack and not get knocked out of ketosis. As long as you do it all at once, you'll be fine (except you'll feel like hell because of the sugar rush, then the belly ache and crash). Good example: Your eating great, you've been solidly in ketosis for 7 days. On day 8 you decide to have some ice cream at 2:00, then right back on the keto foods. You probably won't stop ketosis. Bad example: same thing, but you have ice cream at 2:00, then at 3:30 you have a slice of pizza, and then at 5:00 you have some more pizza. Then you go back on the keto foods. That will bump you out of ketosis for at least 24-36 hours. I know this from experimenting and close monitoring with the ketone strips.

[@barbaragillett9904]

You are so right l have been on Ketosis for one month and it taken time lost inches 🙏🙏🇬🇧💕

[@jennyarmstrong9424]

Thank you Dr Berg. I watched your videos, I bought the Adrenal pack with your book and I am losing fat without going hungry. I am adapting my favourite recipes to be healthy so I don't have to change my lifestyle too much. I use Instagram a lot and there was a sponsored advert on there for "5 foods to avoid if you want to lose fat": it led to a video that was WAY too long and most comments said they gave up. I left a comment to tell everyone to visit KZbin and watch your videos! I hope to get back to 7.5 stone which is what I always weighed before my hysterectomy and I am sure I will get there. But even if I don't I know my clothes fit so much better and I'm not tired and I'm not hungry. And it's all because of your information so thank you again.

[@fishman80]

“less pee urinating through the night” that was funny

[@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769]

is the keto diet safe for people who have high cholesterol?

[@erinbsullivan444]

Ruthlyss Targaryen Yes. It will fix your cholesterol

[@atownish1488hh]

Ruthlyss Targaryen no you prob will have a heary attack but atleast you'll have a thinner corpse

[@anac4630]

The Sponge Of Bob Square Pants it will absolutely fix your cholesterol. it's true that in the first few months of keto, many people experience a higher cholesterol. however, right after this, LDL levels will drop and HDL levels will rise. i can speak from my own experience!

[@sexymorenaborykua]

OMG!!! Thank you for explaining the symptom....now I know why I get that R shoulder pain whenever I try ketogenic diet.

[@becca0984]

Im so excited to find this because i was worried about bloating, and fatigue... Cramps are normal for me but ive lost 14 lbs in the past two months 8 in two weeks from keto diet but i havent lost any inches in my stomach

[@lcdcac]

took me 48-72 hrs to get into Ketosis.

[@margaretgraham95]

How do you know your in ketosis?

[@hginvest]

where can I get a keto eating plan?

[@BIGDAUE1]

www.drberg.com/images/ketosis/food-calendar.jpg

[@derek4177]

Guess what? On the internet :)

[@onclesamm]

For me it was easiest to make one myself - the problem with eating plans are they are often complicated and no very often suited for your on taste - so i found myself not sticking to it. so my tips would be: easy trumps all - prep your veggies 2 twice a weak and store them. then just prep/cook/steam...them with a good fat and easy fat source (example olive oil for salads, coconut oil/butter to fry it) and so on. so a day for me looks like - bacon and eggs for breakfast, full fat meat or fish with veggies for lunch(cooked meal) and a quick salad with tuna... (cold) for dinner.... if you vary your ingredients for this its pretty easy to get a basic framework on which you could build on. The better/easier the framework the easier it is to stick to it in my experience... Good luck and Have fun :)

[@EricBergHRV]

I have a program that goes beyond just ketosis - because there are many thing to know about it to avoid getting a fatty liver etc. - check this out shop.drberg.com/dr-bergs-adrenal-body-type-exclusive-membership-1y

[@victoriag2543]

Can you do Keto diet while being a vegetarian?

[@FlowerRemedy6]

Best most informative videos on youtube for health and weight loss! I have finally found all the answers I need for my recovery and healing. Thank you, Dr. Berg, you are a blessing to many!

[@maumuse2211]

Great Video, very professional buy, is their anyway you can make an I depth explanation on how the keto diet works on the body, I did this diet for about 2 months and lost 20lb which I've managed to keep off though I stopped and Vega consuming some sugar again, if like to be able to get back on track. watching informative videos keeps me inspired and motivated thank you.

[@Issizz1544]

I’ll just eat air.

[@AneleMaria2008]

not true! you can get into ketosis in 3 days.

[@biaggiwins]

he knows that, he's talking about complete reprogramming

[@ogungou9]

You have a big attention problem ... He said a week (maybe ... more) for a really healthy person (rare), a month to six weeks for a "normal" person.

[@drb4074]

I'm about as unhealthy as they come. I was in ketosis in 3 days roughly. Ketosis literally starts the moment your body has cleared out all the sugar on deck. Depending on how far along your insulin resistance is, this could take a day, or a week. The answer is staring us in the face. *Stop eating carbs* and your body will naturally roll over into ketosis rather quickly.

[@elijahsmommy08]

yep, I water fasted for 2 days to start and was in full ketosis in less than 5 days. Lost 50lbs in 5 months

[@MyshelafromTanelorn]

he is talking about adaptation, which means your body Change the fuel priority, you are un ketosis un 3 days but not adapted

[@pdmayton]

I have no idea if I'm in ketosis (presumably not based on your vid) but I've lost a pound per day, feel great and have lots of energy for working out.I felt this by day 2 or 3. Granted I've probably lost mostly water weight, but I already feel much better, full of enough energy to take on the world. I was about 14-15 pounds overweight for my height, 15 more pounds to go for my end goal of about 5 lbs less than that (the weight I personally felt healthiest at). More importantly, I've always HATED running. Yesterday, I actually enjoyed it. It felt great. I actually want to work out now. After just 5 days my waistline is starting to shrink already. The pants that were very hard to button in the top of the closet are now snug, and the snug pants now fit comfortably. Feeling motivated for the first time in about 8 years, when I used to be able to run half-marathons (however grudgingly).

[@KaiSani]

I started keto two days ago, but ive had limeade and fruity yogurt. Im still learning....gonna take a good week to get it down

[@Heyladybudget]

I'm confused you say 7-10 cups of green veggies but that's a lot of carb I thought it was only 20g carb per day.

[@hopeechangee12345678]

7-10 cups of leafy greens...nearly no carbs.

[@highlander200268]

kale has no carbs in it, and spinach is only about 1 carb per cup

[@micahmellon]

Highlander kale has 9 grams of carbs per 2.5 cups fam

[@highlander200268]

micahmellon my kale i buy has no net carbs, all fiber....

[@bloozedaddy]

Kale...around 5 net carbs per cup. Probably one of the highest protein containing veggies also www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/usda/kale. Personally I don't like the taste of it so I choose other veggies but it's very good on the nutrition score.

[@somberheart84]

I actually started peeing more through the night when I was in ketosis.

[@jamesparthos6811]

i did too, but it seemed to have gone away. i think my body adapted. i just feel tired pretty often.

[@GreelTheMindRaker]

Me too, at least at first. Always piss out a lot of water weight in the first couple weeks

[@systemofafox6487]

Make sure to get your electrolytes in to negate the fatigue

[@johni4213]

How?

[@CyanideOwl]

I hate it. And I hold it until morning and then I am in pain...

[@samanthapeters8314]

That explains my right shoulder pain. When I started Keto I was only eating the same meals for three weeks. So I decided to try other recipes. After a few days my right shoulder started to hurt really badly. I figured it must be because I sleep on my right side. I've changed back to my first Keto meals, and now my shoulder is better.

[@SchmidtyFilms]

I'm feeling great on my 3rd day of ketosis. I've just had some hard workouts to completely use up all the sugars, and drank lots of water with salt on everything. Feeling good.

[@rickybell2190]

7 to 10 cups of veg a day ???

[@redwangalal1751]

Ricky Bell ain't that much veggies

[@ClearlyCat]

Redwan galal yes it is...😂

[@old2new794]

Ricky Bell easy. 3 or 4 handfuls of kale, couple of broccoli chopped up and a couple of handfuls of salad..

[@foxbearchillinbytheriver]

Ripcord I think you over cooked it if it shrank that much >.

[@shadow19831]

How big is the cup so i buy one ??

[@imlegit8325]

So all I have to do is eat 75% fat, 5% carb and 20% protein? That’s it?

[@jennybower4738]

Thanks for this super helpful video, Doc! 👌🏻

[@ObadiahWanderer]

Thanks Eric Berg for all your great videos and wealth of information :)