The moment you reach ketosis, the feeling is truly magnificent! Your liver is producing high levels of ketones to supply energy for your brain, and you may experience various signs indicating that you have reached this state. 

So, how do you feel when you finally are in ketosis?

Firstly, you may notice a fruity smell on your breath! This is a common side effect of reaching full ketosis, caused by elevated levels of ketone acetone. 

It may not be ideal for your social life, but it’s a positive sign for your diet. Don’t worry; brushing your teeth several times a day or using sugar-free gum can help resolve this issue.  If you find that you’re no longer being invited out for happy hour or dinner parties, it may be because you’ve made positive changes to your diet. 

While this can be discouraging, it’s important to remember that prioritizing your health and wellness should always come first. One issue that may arise when making these changes is bad breath.

 Fortunately, there are simple solutions to combat this problem. Brushing your teeth several times daily or chewing on sugar-free gum can freshen your breath and keep you confident in social situations. So don’t let fear of bad breath hold you back from making healthy choices for your body.

As you continue your keto journey, you may experience rapid weight loss, primarily in water weight. However, sticking to the diet and maintaining a calorie deficit can lead to consistent fat loss. 

This may lead to a noticeable amount of weight loss as early as the first week of your keto diet.

One of the hallmarks of a keto diet is a reduction in blood sugar levels and an increase in ketones. You’ll progress into a keto diet and start to burn fat and ketones as your main fuel sources. 

The most reliable way to determine whether you’re in ketosis is to measure your blood ketone levels using a specialized meter. Experts on the keto diet define nutritional ketosis as blood ketones equal to or above 0.5 millimolar.

Another way to measure blood ketone levels is through a breath analyzer, which monitors acetone, one of the three main ketones in your blood during ketosis. 

While it’s less accurate than the blood monitor method, it’s still useful for assessing your ketone levels. You can also use special indicator strips to measure the presence of ketones in your urine daily, but they’re not considered very reliable.

Many keto dieters report decreased hunger, possibly due to alterations to your body’s hormones and an increased intake of proteins. The ketones themselves may also affect your brain, helping to reduce appetite. 

This means that you can feel satisfied even on a calorie-restricted diet, as your body adapts to using ketones for energy.

Overall, the feeling of being in ketosis is liberating, as you experience weight loss, increased energy, and a better mood. 

So, keep calm, keto on, and cherish the feeling of finally being in ketosis!