What Is Ketosis?Updated 2 months ago

Understanding ketosis can help you make the most of your weight loss journey on the New You Plan. Ketosis is a fascinating metabolic state that plays a significant role in how your body utilises energy, especially when you're on a Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD). Here's a simple breakdown of what ketosis entails:

Energy Shift:

Under normal conditions, your body relies on carbohydrates from food for energy. However, when you reduce your calorie and carb intake significantly, as with a VLCD, your body begins to use stored body fat as its primary energy source.

Entering Ketosis:

It typically takes about 3 to 7 days of following a VLCD to deplete your body's glycogen reserves. Once these stores are exhausted, your body shifts its energy source to fat, prompting the production of ketones-molecules that indicate you've entered ketosis.

Ketosis and Weight Loss:

While ketosis can aid in accelerated fat burning, most of the success of our diet comes from the VLCD aspect. Achieving ketosis isn't necessary for weight loss on our plan, but it can be a beneficial state for those looking to maximise fat burning.

Tips for a Ketogenic Approach:

If you're interested in pursuing ketosis, start with our shakes and gradually introduce meals and bars. Many customers find they can enter ketosis with a daily carb intake of 45 to 55 grams. To maintain ketosis, it's advisable to avoid supplementary items like snacks and water flavourings, which might increase carb intake.

Whether you're aiming for ketosis or simply following the VLCD for weight loss, our plan is designed to support your goals. Start your journey today to experience the benefits of ketosis and accelerate your weight loss! If you have any questions or need further guidance, our support team is always ready to assist. Take charge of your weight loss journey and embrace the benefits of your efforts!