Coming up on week 5 of keto and intermittent fasting, down 22 pounds so far. A lot of it was water weight, and I've also totally cut out alcohol which is helping a lot. I'm also working out at Orangetheory Fitness 4-5 times a week. Sugar cravings are pretty much non existent most days, unless there's a party at work or something with tons of pastries. But even then, I just glance at them and move on.
I thought it would be harder to give up beer, but I'm realizing a lot of it was just cracking open a can and drinking something carbonated. If I'm ever in the mood for a beer, I just open a Lacroix and that usually does the trick for holding me over. This most likely won't be a permanent change, but for now I'm enjoying the benefits of keto.