Ever wondered if keto could actually help your blood sugar?
I used to be skeptical too.
To be honest, I went through a lot of trial and error. I tried every diet out there with zero success. I was on the verge of giving up—until I started keto.
And the most surprising part? The first 3 days.
When I saw my fasting blood sugar drop from 180 to below 110 mg/dL in just 3 days, I was stunned.
I remember thinking, "Wait... is this really happening?"
Today, I’m sharing my exact 3-day keto reset plan based on personal experience—no hype, just real results.
Table of Contents
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Why 3 Days Can Actually Make a Difference
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How I Got Into Ketosis Fast
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My Actual 3-Day Meal Plan
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How to Stay Safe While Resetting
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What to Do After the 3 Days
1. Why 3 Days Can Actually Make a Difference
I didn’t believe it at first either, but the changes were real—and fast.
Here’s exactly what happened to me over those 3 days:
Day 1: My fasting glucose dropped 10–15 points. It wasn’t a huge shift, but I noticed I didn’t get that usual post-lunch spike either.
Day 2: Things got serious. My morning blood sugar was down 20–30 points, and I felt more stable all day. No mid-afternoon crashes or sugar cravings.
Day 3: This blew my mind. My fasting blood sugar dropped below 110 mg/dL for the first time in years. Post-meal levels stayed smooth too. It was the first time I understood what "normal" felt like.
I later learned why this happens:
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Day 1: Your body uses up stored glycogen (sugar)
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Day 2: Your liver starts producing ketones
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Day 3: You officially enter ketosis, and your blood sugar stabilizes
2. How I Got Into Ketosis Fast
The first time I tried keto, I was lost. Now I know what actually works.
💡 Strict Carb Limit
I kept my carbs under 15g per day.
Most plans say 20g is fine—but I went a little stricter to get faster results. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that hard.
💡 Skip Breakfast on Day 1
This was a game-changer. Starting with a 16-hour fast got me into ketosis way faster. Yeah, I was hungry—but it was just 3 days.
💡 MCT Oil in Coffee
MCT oil felt weird at first, but wow—my focus improved, and I wasn’t hungry until late afternoon. One tablespoon in my coffee made a huge difference.
💡 Stay Super Hydrated
I drank 3–4 liters of water daily and added sea salt to avoid headaches. It worked—I didn’t get the dreaded “keto flu.”
3. My Actual 3-Day Meal Plan
This is exactly what I ate. Nothing fancy, just simple meals.
🟩 Day 1 – Adjustment Phase
Breakfast: Skipped (just black coffee)
Lunch (1 PM)
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3 eggs scrambled in butter
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½ avocado
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Handful of spinach
Dinner (7 PM)
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Grilled salmon (cooked in olive oil)
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Salad with olive oil dressing
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½ avocado
I used Costco frozen salmon and just tossed it in the air fryer—easy and delicious.
🟩 Day 2 – Adaptation Phase
Breakfast: Keto coffee (coffee + MCT oil + butter)
Lunch
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Chicken salad (with plenty of mayo)
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One whole avocado
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Butter-sautéed broccoli
Dinner
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Ribeye steak
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Roasted asparagus
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Extra butter on top
Honestly, I felt full and satisfied—no cravings at all.
🟩 Day 3 – Full Ketosis
Breakfast: Just keto coffee (fasting until lunch)
Lunch (2 PM)
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Large salad with boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, avocado
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Olive oil dressing
Dinner
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Grilled pork belly
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Sautéed spinach with garlic and butter
By Day 3, I felt light, clear-headed, and my blood sugar was the most stable I’d seen in years.
🔁 Quick Hacks for Busy Days
On hectic days, I kept it super simple:
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Costco rotisserie chicken + bagged salad
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Chipotle salad bowl (no rice, beans, or corn)
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Bunless burger from McDonald’s or Five Guys
Even eating out wasn’t hard once I knew what to order.
4. How to Stay Safe While Resetting
This part is really important—your safety comes first.
📈 How I Monitored My Blood Sugar
I checked 4 times a day:
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Morning (fasted)
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30 mins before meals
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2 hours after meals
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Before bed
At first, it felt like a hassle—but watching the numbers drop made it motivating.
📊 My 3-Day Glucose Data
Day 1
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Fasting: 180 → 165 mg/dL
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After lunch: 220 → 180 mg/dL
Day 2
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Fasting: 165 → 140 mg/dL
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After lunch: 180 → 160 mg/dL
Day 3
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Fasting: 140 → 105 mg/dL
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After lunch: 160 → 130 mg/dL
Seeing those numbers change in real-time was wild—and incredibly motivating.
⚠ When to Stop Immediately
Here were my personal "stop now" rules:
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Blood sugar spikes above 300 mg/dL
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Severe nausea or dizziness
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Chest pain or shortness of breath
Luckily, I never had to stop—but I set those rules to be safe.
💊 If You Take Diabetes Meds
I wasn’t on medication, but if you are—especially insulin—talk to your doctor first. Your blood sugar could drop faster than expected.
5. What to Do After the 3 Days
What happens after the reset is just as important.
My Path
I felt so good after the 3 days, I just kept going. I’m still doing keto today because it works for me.
Other Options
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Stick with keto if you're doing well
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Transition to low-carb (less strict)
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Repeat the 3-day reset monthly or seasonally
The Most Important Thing
Don’t go back to your old habits.
You’ve felt what stable blood sugar is like. Use that momentum.
You don’t have to be perfect. Even 80% consistency can change your life.
💬 Final Thoughts
Three days might sound short—but they were life-changing for me.
I used to think, “What difference could 3 days make?”
But I saw the numbers. I felt the change. It was real.
Everyone’s experience is different. You might adapt easily like I did—or it might be tough at first. But for just 3 days? It’s worth trying.
The hardest part? Starting.
I kept putting it off… until one day, I just said, “Let’s give it 3 days.”
And that decision changed everything.
If you're struggling with blood sugar, I truly encourage you to try.
Seeing your numbers improve might just be the spark you need for a bigger transformation.
Start today. Your future self will thank you.
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