![]() This is a less difficult approach but not recommended, as you may spend a long time out of ketosis before you find your net carbs limit. High To Low MethodĪssuming you're not in ketosis, start from a relatively high level of net carbs (~ 50 grams) and keep reducing (about 5 grams each week) until you detect presence of ketones. ![]() It could be a bit hard the first couple of days, as you have to give up almost all carbs from one day to another but it will be worth it. ![]() This is usually the most reliable and quickest way to discover your net carbs limit. When you detect ketosis after about 2-3 days, start adding net carbs (about 5 grams each week) until you detect a very low-level or no ketones (using Ketostix or blood ketone meter). Start from a low level of net carbs to ensure you quickly enter ketosis (~ 20 grams of net carbs per day). There are two ways to find your ideal net carbs intake: Low To High Method I'd suggest you start at 20-30 grams and see how you can adjust it for your needs. Most people, who have experienced ketosis, claim to have reached that state at about 20-50 grams of net carbs per day. In general, the daily intake of net carbs required to enter ketosis could vary from 20 to 100 grams per day. While in ketosis, your body effectively uses fat for fuel. How Many Carbs per Day to Stay in Ketosis?Īs described in my post How Does the Ketogenic Diet Work? Weight Loss and 3 Main Effects of Ketosis, weight loss on a ketogenic diet is achieved by limiting the daily intake of net carbs and getting your body in a metabolic state known as ketosis. ![]()
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