Beginner in Keto and macros managing hoping for some help

[yamatailor]

Hello all. This is my first time not only being on Keto but also actually keeping strict on my diet in regards to Macro measurement and counting all the food I eat.

It has been 3 full days (today is 4th) since I started and was hoping to get more insight on why I am still not fully in Ketosis (or what in my diet is bad possibly).

Main Goal: Fat loss
Secondary Goal: Gain as much muscle as possible as I am losing fat

Personal Info:
Started Weight: 196 pounds
Current Weight (as this morning): 190 pounds
Age: 32
Height: 5’ 11”
Experience in gym: Gone for years but never put full effort until now
Training amount: Was doing 7 days a week but have shifted to a 4 day weights and 3 days cardio from this week

Calories Recommended (based on info from here and clippers):
Maintenance: 2887
Fat Loss: 2310
Body Fat: 14.2%

Below I will describe what I ate yesterday. I technically have been eating the same food every day in order to make sure I don’t deviate from the macros for the moment (more food options recommended is welcomed)

4am
- Gold Standard Pre-workout (C: 3G, F: 0G, P: 0G)

Total Macros - C: 3G, F: 0G, P: 0G

6am
- Whey protein shake (C: 3G, F: 1G, P: 24G)

Total Macros - C: 6G, F: 1G, P: 24G

8am
- Eggs (C: 0G, F: 25G, P: 30G)
- Avocado (C: 22.6G, F: 39.1G, P: 5.4G)
- Sour Cream (C: 1G, F: 5G, P: 0G)

Total Macros - C: 29.6G, F: 70.1G, P: 59.4G

12PM
- Shaved Beef Steak (C: 0G F: 22.8F P: 36.8G)
- Coconut Oil (C: 0G F: 6G P: 0G)
- Chopped Organic Spinach (C: 1.4G F: 0.2G P: 1G)
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (C: 1G F: 10G P: 10G)

Total Macros - C: 32G, F: 109.1G, P: 107.2

6PM
- Shaved Beef Steak (C: 0G F: 20.2G P: 32.6G)
- Chopped Organize Spinach (C: 1.8G F: 0.2G P: 1.4G)
- Crushed Garlic Cubes (C: 1G F: 0G P: 0G)

Total Macros - C: 34.8G, F: 129.5, P: 141.2

Late Snack (try to kill the required macros)
- Whey Protein (C: 3G F: 1G P: 24G)
- Coconut Oil (C: 0G F: 42G P: 0G)

Total Macro for the day - C: 37.8G, F: 172.5G, P: 165.2G
Total Calories - 2,364

I was hoping to get a better insight what I am doing wrong with my diet to get into more of a Keto state. When checking I have been light since day one which makes me think something in my diet might be wrong

Thanks for all the advice and tips for a beginner

[SuffolkPunch]

I don't think there is any special benefit to being technically in ketosis. If you've never run keto before and you have issues with pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia when you try to diet then becoming keto adapted may well be beneficial. Otherwise, dieting is entirely about sustaining a calorie deficit by whatever means necessary.

[yamatailor]

I don't think there is any special benefit to being technically in ketosis. If you've never run keto before and you have issues with pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia when you try to diet then becoming keto adapted may well be beneficial. Otherwise, dieting is entirely about sustaining a calorie deficit by whatever means necessary.

I didn't get into Keto due to any underlying health problems although I have slowly been decreasing my Carb intake before I decided to go into a Keto diet and have tried to follow as you said do a calorie deficit diet (mostly cutting back the carbs).

From my understanding of Keto, it burns more fat vs a normal carb diet. Another thing I have personally found out is once I have switched my diet, my mind is more awake and I am feeling more energetic compared to when I was eating more carbs that left me in a sleepy state.

[SuffolkPunch]

I didn't get into Keto due to any underlying health problems although I have slowly been decreasing my Carb intake before I decided to go into a Keto diet and have tried to follow as you said do a calorie deficit diet (mostly cutting back the carbs).

From my understanding of Keto, it burns more fat vs a normal carb diet. Another thing I have personally found out is once I have switched my diet, my mind is more awake and I am feeling more energetic compared to when I was eating more carbs that left me in a sleepy state.

Yes, you do burn more fat ... but the main reason for that is that you are ingesting more fat - because you are eating less carb. Net turnover of bodyfat is still given by net calorie deficit. There is no getting around that.