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When the body is making and using ketones we say that the body is in a state of ketosis. Ketosis begins after about 48 hours (2 days) or water fast for women, or about 72 hours (3 days) of water fast for men.
Getting Into Ketosis. Your body's preferred source of fuel is glucose, which is derived from carbohydrates. When fasting, your body undergoes hormonal changes that stimulate the release of fat from your fat cells, where it is transported to the liver and made into ketones, which are then used for energy.osing water and muscle on a weight-loss diet may zap your energy levels and your motivation, and you may be more likely to regain the weight. While ketogenic diets may be helpful at jump-starting your weight-loss efforts, it's not certain how effective they are over the long term.