How long does it take to get BACK in Ketosis?

[cassius]

I was in ketosis, very well for the last 3 days I started over. I was losing weight fast, 2 pounds a day.Then I ate a philly cheese steak. . So today I started over fresh again, except how long does it take to put your body back in ketosis. Also I'm feelin constipated anything to help that??? Thanks!

[UrbanShaman]

Re: How long does it take to get BACK in Ketosis?

I don't know about the ketosis question but I can answer the constipation. If you go by the book, Dr. Atkins mentions taking a spoon of psyllium husks in water and that should help. Additionally, look at your water intake. Drinking more water definitely helps with the constipation. When I made the decision to drink more water, it moved things along quite well, thank you very much. Good luck on your re-induction. Good for you for having the determination to start again!

[Bren]

Re: How long does it take to get BACK in Ketosis?

Cassius,

You should return to ketosis shortly, usually only takes a few day. Once you are sure you are back in ketosis then resume where you left off. If you were in OWL, then return to the rung you were last on.
Good Luck......
and make sure you are eating the vegies with the most fiber! I use pysllium husks on a daily basis from time to time. I mix them in with any food that is "mixable". In water is fine too, but that does not appeal to me. They have little to no taste.

[brandywine1241]

Re: How long does it take to get BACK in Ketosis?

What happens is that your body converts the carbs to glucose and uses all it needs, then the liver stores about 2 days worth of glucose as glycogen and then the rest is converted to fat. When you restrict carbs, the body first uses up the glycogen stores and then starts burning fat. So it depends on how much glycogen was stored from the excess carbs.

[Chicklady]

Re: How long does it take to get BACK in Ketosis?

I always thought glycogen was stored in the muscles. learn something new every day.