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  • #1

    Ketosis

    Hi everyone.
    I'm on day 4 of induction...and no obvious signs of ketosis yet! My daughter is also on day 4 and she has had very strong smelling urine since yesterday...a sign of ketosis?

    Is it possible to be in ketosis without the symptoms being obvious...ie breath, urine etc?
    I've lost 6lbs so far and I'm following a clean induction...how long does it normally take for ketosis to kick in?

    Any advice would be great! Thanks








    Female 40 5ft 2in
    Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
    SW 206
    CW 180
    GW 147

    Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
    Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
    Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
    Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
    Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

    MEASUREMENTS

    5/2/07
    Bust 47
    U/Bust 43
    Waist 41.5
    Tummy 46
    Hips 44.5
    U/Thigh 24
    U/Arm 14

    2/4/07
    B 44
    U/B 37.5
    W 37.5
    T 42
    H 39
    U/T 18.75
    U/A 12.75
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  • #2
    Re: Ketosis

    Yes it is possible...I don't have either of those symptoms of ketosis. Some of the other symptoms are decrease in appetite, improvement in energy and well-being, loosening of clothes, weight loss, loss of inches.

    I like to use the Ketostix to double-check, though they're not always reliable indicators, either. I bought ReliOn Ketone Test Strips ($6 for 50) in the pharmacy section of WalMart with the diabetic supplies...I don't know what stores you have available in Scotland, but I imagine you could get them at a large pharmacy.
    Last edited by attek; February 8, 2007, 08:24 AM. Reason: Forgot to add price
    ~Attek

    Start Atkins 4/26/04 - 159
    Goal 10/31/04 - 120
    STAC 1/17/07 - 137
    Goal 4/9/07 - 120
    F 5'6"
    SW 137/CW 120/GW 120
    Maintenance

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    • #3
      Re: Ketosis

      Thanks attek...I think my appetite is decreasing slightly...and I have noticed a taste in my mouth today but nothing major...I actually put it down to my mouth being very dry at the moment!
      I'll have a look around for the ketostix...but I guess the proof will be in weight loss and loose clothing!!








      Female 40 5ft 2in
      Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
      SW 206
      CW 180
      GW 147

      Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
      Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
      Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
      Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
      Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

      MEASUREMENTS

      5/2/07
      Bust 47
      U/Bust 43
      Waist 41.5
      Tummy 46
      Hips 44.5
      U/Thigh 24
      U/Arm 14

      2/4/07
      B 44
      U/B 37.5
      W 37.5
      T 42
      H 39
      U/T 18.75
      U/A 12.75

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Ketosis

        One thing you definately MUST do is make sure you drink plenty of water and supplement your body's vitamin/mineral needs. During induction, you will rapidly flush excess bulk, water, and electrolytes as you switch to the state of ketosis. If you do not replace the water and electrolytes, you stand to suffer weakness, headaches, dizziness, cramps, etc. ....if you are dehydrated, your urine will be more concentrated and have a darker color & stronger odor.
        ~Susan
        49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

        Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
        2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
        but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

        .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
        (((on temporary break)))
        Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

        "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

        sheesh

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        • #5
          Re: Ketosis

          Thanks boonie stomper!

          I'm managing to drink loads of water throughout the day and so far i'm feeling good!








          Female 40 5ft 2in
          Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
          SW 206
          CW 180
          GW 147

          Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
          Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
          Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
          Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
          Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

          MEASUREMENTS

          5/2/07
          Bust 47
          U/Bust 43
          Waist 41.5
          Tummy 46
          Hips 44.5
          U/Thigh 24
          U/Arm 14

          2/4/07
          B 44
          U/B 37.5
          W 37.5
          T 42
          H 39
          U/T 18.75
          U/A 12.75

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: Ketosis

            By the way, do you and your daughter have Dr. Atkin's New Diet Revolution (revised version 2002 ed.) ? This book will help you know important details about this diet
            ~Susan
            49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

            Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
            2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
            but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

            .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
            (((on temporary break)))
            Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

            "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

            sheesh

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: Ketosis

              Yeah we do thanks...have read it through...but tend to forget some things and books don't always tell you every variation. I prefer to hear things from the horses mouth so to speak!








              Female 40 5ft 2in
              Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
              SW 206
              CW 180
              GW 147

              Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
              Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
              Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
              Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
              Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

              MEASUREMENTS

              5/2/07
              Bust 47
              U/Bust 43
              Waist 41.5
              Tummy 46
              Hips 44.5
              U/Thigh 24
              U/Arm 14

              2/4/07
              B 44
              U/B 37.5
              W 37.5
              T 42
              H 39
              U/T 18.75
              U/A 12.75

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Ketosis

                How about a stupid cat's mouth? LOL
                ~Susan
                49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                (((on temporary break)))
                Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                sheesh

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: Ketosis

                  Originally posted by boonie stomper
                  How about a stupid cat's mouth? LOL
                  That will do just as good












                  Female 40 5ft 2in
                  Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                  SW 206
                  CW 180
                  GW 147

                  Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                  Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                  Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                  Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                  Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                  MEASUREMENTS

                  5/2/07
                  Bust 47
                  U/Bust 43
                  Waist 41.5
                  Tummy 46
                  Hips 44.5
                  U/Thigh 24
                  U/Arm 14

                  2/4/07
                  B 44
                  U/B 37.5
                  W 37.5
                  T 42
                  H 39
                  U/T 18.75
                  U/A 12.75

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Re: Ketosis

                    It takes me exactly three days to get into ketosis. Also, the only way that I know when I am in it is the color of the stix. One other thing of note is that, for me, the color only changes in the afternoons. If I check it first thing in the morning, it doesn't usually show up.
                    149.8/no weigh/ 119



                    1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                    what the rungs mean to me:
                    rung 1 - more veggies
                    rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                    rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                    rung 4 - berries, melon
                    rung 5 - wine -
                    rung 6 - beans, hummus
                    rung 7 - other fruits
                    rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                    rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                    Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                    (on to pre-maintenance)

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Ketosis

                      It depends on how quickly you deplete your body's reserve supply of glycogen. You won't likely run low until day 2, and depending on what you eat on day 2 you could start switching over then, or it could be day 3. If you cave to cravings which tend to hit hard during the transition interim and eat more carbs than you should, you can delay (or prevent) the onset of ketosis...
                      ~Susan
                      49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                      Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                      2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                      but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                      .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                      (((on temporary break)))
                      Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                      "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                      sheesh

                      Comment

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