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EventsHow much ketosis do you need to lose weight?
, medical content by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD
in Ketosis, Living longer, Q&A, Weight loss 
How much ketosis do you need to lose weight? Can protein shorten life? And does eating extra fat really make you fat?
Get the answers in this week’s Q&A with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt:
Clarification concerning Dr. Fung’s article “Does Eating Extra Fat Make You Fat?”
If you review the responses to this article, there is total confusion. One even points out the article contradicts information previously provided on the site.
While it is reasonable to conclude that most people visiting the site would be overweight and perhaps obese, if Dr Fung is correct, it would seem there would be cautions provided throughout the site concerning eating too much fat. I’m confused so please clarify.
Thank you,
Sylvia
I think we do caution people not to eat too much fat. We say that for the best long-term weight loss effect, you should only eat more fat if you’re hungry.
If you’re not hungry and you have excess weight to lose, don’t eat.
Adding lots of extra fat to your meals – when you don’t need it to feel satiated – will indeed slow down weight loss. If you want more clarification – and some entertainment – check out the second tip in this short video:
Andreas Eenfeldt
At what level of ketosis can I expect to lose weight?
How long will it take before the body hits ketosis? I am only registering on the second colour of the strip tests, can I expect to lose weight at that level?
Only been going just over a week, think I am fairly strict, maybe a bit of full cream milk in tea and coffee instead of cream all the time. Is it unrealistic to be in ketosis at this stage?
Shelley
Hi!
You can certainly lose weight on that level of ketosis. It’s possible to lose weight even without ketosis. Ketosis is simply a definite sign that you’re burning lots of fat and that the body’s fat-storing hormone insulin is low. It’s helpful for weight loss but not necessary.
Best,
Andreas Eenfeldt
What’s your view on low protein intake and longevity?
In Dr. Rosedale’s video, he proposes that we eat 0.6 g of protein per kg of body weight (or lean mass? I can’t remember). Either way, it’s quite low. For someone weighing 56 kg (123 lbs), I can only eat 33 g of protein a day. That amounts to 5 eggs. I eat more than double that amount of protein a day. What’s your view on the “optimal” protein intake?
Thank you,
Angel
Dr. Rosedale could be right, and there are many people that believe what he believes. But it’s not really proven. So it’s also possible that life on a low protein level will just feel very long. ;)
Personally, I feel better at a somewhat higher protein level – about double that or more…
Best,
Andreas Eenfeldt
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Still to many calories going in... do a fast now and then. The way I do it is by only eating at night and remember to still eat in moderation.
Except from this 8-10kg is not that much and it will go slow... and slow is good to keep most musclemass possible. I had 30kgs of fat to lose... the first 25 just "fell" of me and the last 5 took some time ?
Regarding exercise do this and be active on the side: Body by science (its a book... read it..!)
My Keto test is usually on the darker purple side. I also drink a few glasses of water to catch up! Can someone please advice if I'm on the right track to loosing weight? I'm definitely under 25grams of carbs! Should I cut down on fats to lose more I haven't really lost any weight maybe a half inch on my waist!
I am glad I am not the only one with the same problem.
I did 6 weeks on Atkins and lost no more than 2 kg. After finding this website I realised that I had been snacking too much in between the meals. I also used full fat cream in my coffee, simply because I liked the taste. Now I have switched to 3/4 small meals a day with nothing in between. After watching Andreas's video of gulping down the cream I have cut down on the amount I use (I don't like black coffee!). I have also bought an indoor exercise bike as doing moderate exercise has always helped me lose weight. I hope it's going to work this time!
Follow the link and read more about LCHF and Cholesterol, then you can make your mind up.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/side-effects#cholesterol
I feel hungry all the time ;)
Whats the definition of hungry?
Have you tried our two week challenge?
https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-get-started-on-low-carb-take-our-br...
Ater that you could use the meal plans on our member pages.
Good luck!
:)
That's a problem feeling hungry all the time...;) Then something in the body is not working as it should. For some people a way of solving this is to eat really strict LCHF, like max 10 gram carbs a day, 50-100 gram protein, the rest should then be fat. You usually don't overeat on such a diet.
Can a person reach ketosis fat-burning level when you a Type-2 diabetic now on Insulin??
Amazon prime video. Good luck ☺️
P.S My sister is doing it with me and eating the same food/amounts and shes losing weight. Please let me know what I can do.
You can read our weight loss guide at this link for some troubleshooting tips!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-weight
My husband and I started Keto about a week ago. While the hubs has tested positive for ketone I'm still negative even though we are eating the same things,
I think this is because I am on Peritoneal Dialysis which uses a dextrose ladzb solution to dialyze the body.
My worry is that despite my strict low carb regiment of food and drink I will be inhibited from losing weight due to the PD process.
Any insights you might have would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
Because that solution is not ingested, I am not sure how it would affect blood sugar and weight loss. Your doctor may have more specific insight.
Bottom line, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Just less (and smarter) calories, really.
Check out our article on calories. Diet Doctor does not recommend counting calories, but making calories count. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/calories