How fast is weight loss on keto diet?

Question

My colleague has been doing the keto diet and has lost a lot of weight very quickly. I'm considering trying it myself, but I'm curious, how fast is the weight loss on the keto diet usually? Is it common to see quick results?

Ananya Iyer · Accepted Answer

My nutritionist explained that the initial 2-3 kg lost in the first week of keto is actually water weight, as glycogen stores deplete. Real fat loss starts from the second week, averaging about 0.5 to 1 kg per week if you maintain a calorie deficit. She also warned me not to do it long-term without checking my cholesterol.

Sarabjit Kaur · Answer

My college-going daughter tried keto and lost about 4 kg in two weeks, but she got very weak and had bad headaches. I had to make sure she was drinking enough salted nimbu paani to manage her electrolytes. It is fast, but you have to be very careful with their energy levels.

Rahul Verma · Answer

It is quite fast in the first month, you can easily lose 3 to 5 kg. Just be prepared for the sudden drop.

Siddharth Sen · Answer

I was researching keto and saw people claiming they lost 8 kg in a month, which sounded crazy. Apparently, a lot of that is just water leaving the body once you cut carbs. Still, it seems like a very strict diet to maintain in an Indian household with all our rice and roti.

Meera Kulkarni · Answer

I know how stressful it is when you want to lose weight quickly and are looking at keto for fast results. It does show rapid results in the first couple of weeks, but please don't stress if it slows down later. Your body is just adjusting, so take it easy on yourself.

How fast is weight loss on keto diet?

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