I asked this on the FAQ board, but it doesn't seem to get a lot of traffic, so I'll give it a go here as well.

I know that I should aim to be in ketosis during induction and that it will take a few days to get there BUT - when I switch to ongoing weight loss, am I still trying to be in ketosis? Am I only adding in carbs as long as I stay in ketosis? I've checked the book and site and can't find an answer.

Also, on average, how long should I expect it to take to get into ketosis?

Thanks!

I usually get into ketosis in about 3 days.

You can stay in ketosis as long as it takes to loose weight! When you add in carbs, being in ketosis is a way of measuring if you are still burning fat for energy.

have fun,

dottie

You can still be losing weight and not "showing" that you are in ketosis.

Check out the following for more information:
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthrea...hlight=ketosis or
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...pic.php?t=3708

Good luck!

Froufy

Thanks! I'm going for all the info I can get!