How to Reach Ketosis - Deepstash

How to Reach Ketosis

  • Restrict your carbohydrates. Try to stay below 20g net carbs and below 35g total carbs per day.
  • Restrict your protein intake. For weight loss, you want to eat between 0.6g and 0.8g protein per pound lean body mass.
  • Stop worrying about fat. Fat is the primary source of energy on keto.
  • Try drinking a gallon of water a day.
  • Stop snacking.
  • Start fasting. Fasting can be a great tool to boost ketone levels consistently throughout the day.
  • Add exercise in.

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