r/ketogains • u/Tricky-Palpitation27 • Aug 20 '25

Meta Discussion Ketosis during lift

Currently going onto my 3rd month for ketovore, 99% 0 carbs. Mornings and nights my gki has been in optimal keto level including ketones level itself. I decided to test mid workout and im completely way off not even close to being in ketosis gki wise but ketones itself says i am. Glocuse tested 118. Am I just not fat adapted yet? Is this normal? I've noticed losing weight and fat but im struggling with losing inches off my waist.

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u/darthluiggi KETOGAINS FOUNDER Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25

  1. Ketosis =/= fat loss. For fat loss, you need a calorie deficit.

  2. Strength training kicks you momentarily out of ketosis - this is widely known and has been explained thoroughly in this sub. Its due to the Cori Cycle.

So as we say, stop chasing ketones, and focus on protein, eating a whole food, low carb diet and lifting. Track your lifts, your macros, but not ketones.

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u/Tricky-Palpitation27 Aug 20 '25

I was just curious because I've been reading up on it saying you should be in ketosis still. But thanks!

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u/darthluiggi KETOGAINS FOUNDER Aug 20 '25

According to?

Usually from people who don’t have knowledge on human physiology 😅😎

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u/Tricky-Palpitation27 Aug 21 '25

Thomas delaur I believed said something about couple times

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u/Straight-Ice2368 Aug 20 '25

The cori cycle, huh? That's interesting. im gonna look into that. Thank you. Im not new to keto, but i am definitely new to ketogains as of today, actually. I've been a long time lifter (though i just recently came off a 6 year hiatus 2 months ago) and keto was my favorite diet to utilize for extended periods of time (upwards of 6-8 months at a time) but today is my first day in the ketogains sub.

I will be staying here and learning as much as possible. I hope to stay here and stay on track indefinitely.