Knowing If You Are In the Optimal GKI Zone
Measuring your GKI is so important. I am 2 days into a five day water fast. How do I know if I have reached ketosis? The way to find out if you are truly in ketosis is to have a way of measuring your GKI. The Keto Mojo is my favorite health tool these days. It takes a measurement of blood glucose levels and ketone levels. After the measurements are taken the meter tells you what your GKI (Glucose Ketone Index) is.
Having a reading of 1 or below means that you are in the highest level of ketosis. This means that your body is using ketones for energy by burning fat as well as damaged cells. New cells are formed from stem cells to replace any bad cells. Think of it as renewing your body. Who doesn’t want a renewed body?!
2 days into a five day water fast, I’ve got this.
The Keto Mojo App Is A Bonus!
The downloadable app is a real bonus because it not only gives you readings and helps you to keep track but provides you with lots of great information regarding the keto lifestyle.
Articles about:
- Keto Basics
- Testing Basics
- Food
- Health
- Fitness
These articles help you with your keto journey. I especially love the food section which provides guidance on what to eat as well as delicious recipes. This one is making my mouth water right now! :p
Prepare For Your Fast So That You Have Success
Getting into a ketogenic state will help you to fast and to fast longer. You can do this on a plant based diet but it will be a little more challenging. Be sure to keep track of your carbs! My Fitness Pal has a free app which is an extremely helpful tool for doing this.
I personally had trouble reaching ketosis until I added in some organic free-range eggs as well as grass-fed butter and cheese. How many avocados can one person eat?
Important Electrolytes
You will also need to have some electrolytes on hand to add to your water. These will prevent you from feeling fatigued or having cramps. I am using Trace Mineral Drops from ConcenTrace. Our bodies need these minerals to function properly especially on a prolonged fast.
Optimal GKI and Almost Halfway There!!!
2 days into my five day water fast and now I am now officially 55 hours into my fast. In another 5 hours I will be halfway there. I can’t believe it! Well I can because I did a three day water fast back in August but who’s counting? When I wake up I will be over the hump. Food never looked so good! Dreaming about what I will eat to break this fast. That will be in my post on Saturday.
See you tomorrow with more updates!
Back to the sauna! š
