the keto diet. Been on the diet for the past three weeks. While I experienced weight loss (shed 2 kg in three weeks), I don't think it's the way to reduce weight for me. I am constantly thirsty, my skin is dry and I feel tired most of the time. Also, I don't think it is living if you can't enjoy food.

So moving forward, I might start a gym membership.

Sorry it doesn't work for you. But at least you did lose some weight though. Good luck joining the gym. I read somewhere we humans are programmed to get used to a particular habit once we do something daily for at least 21 days. Hopefully you won't quit going to the gym too before about a month.

I wanted to quite in second week but decided to give it another week. I don't think people should be in a habit that makes them feel shitty all the time.

As for the gym I used to to go to the gym regularly until a significant event happened and had to stop. Nowadays, I try to keep fit by doing pull ups, sit ups and squats at home.

The 2kg loss is mostly water loss, be ready for the weight gain when you fill up your carbs as carbs retain water (and it is a good thing as your body will keep its moisture).

Secondly, your body is all screwed up when you do keto and exercise and you will not lose fat but muscle.


you made a good decision. don't look back.

You sound like you've been super dehydrated.

But anyway, Keto diet or not, if your wish is to lose weight, then you must watch what you are eating. Sugary stuff must be avoided. 80% of our weight is associated to our food intake. And with additional support from your gym regime, it will help burn the fats faster and live healthier. Good luck!

the term intermittent fasting in keto diet does not prevent you from taking fluid from time to time, are you sure you follow the right method?

if you're constantly tired while on keto (and on the 3rd week even), perhaps your body did not adapt to it.

From my experience, I've seen people who "claimed" they're doing keto, but they're essentially just on low carb diet (big difference there). majority of people totally underestimated the amount of carbs you can consume while on keto. If you're just eyeballing your food and not knowing the macros (carbs, carb to fiber ratio), then most likely you're not even close to getting keto adapted.

But if you did everything correctly, then your body may needed more time as from what I've read, some people make take even up to 4-5 weeks before getting keto adapted.

Follow this diet if u wan to lose weight ..0% sugar diet for 1 month if u can ...no artificial sugar ..fruits is fine but have it moderately ,maybe a portion a day

I think I was strict with my diet when I did keto. Carb was kept below 30g daily.

As for the dehydration, yes, I think it was bad. But in spite of taking about 3 litre water a day, I don't go to the toilet that often.

I cut my direct carb totally. My diet mainly consisted of chicken, mayo, egg and cheese. Switched sugar with equal for coffee and took fibre supplement. Had beef and burger patty once during the 3-week period.

But on the bright side, now that I am off from keto, I am more aware and cautious of my carb intake.