how much carbs in an orange?

[cafe_et_creme]

Hi all,

Im new here and am currently on day 9 of Induction, so far i have been following the diet to the book, but had a slight slip up yesterday evening, with an ORange! Im bit disapointed in myself as i was doing so well.

Do you think that an orange will take me out of ketosis? and should i cut back on the carbs today to try and balance it out?

any help will be appreciated!

Carmen x

[Scooterjam]

Re: how much carbs in an orange?

Hmm....oranges are pretty bad hon. 1 medium orange (2 - 3 diameter) is 15.39 carbs, with 3.79 grams of dietary fiber. Yes, it is very possible that the sugar in that orange could take you out of Ketosis. It's okay though, just keep going and doing the right thing. You took a hit, dust yourself off and get back up. We're here for you.

[attek]

Re: how much carbs in an orange?

Your main source of carbs right now should be your veggies, and you need those nutrients. Definitely do not cut back on them. If you want to cut back by not having Splenda or eating less cheese, fine, but I doubt that it's absolutely necessary. As long as you're under 20 carbs your body will get back into ketosis if it did indeed get out.

[sadie147]

Re: how much carbs in an orange?

Just pick up where you left off and you will be fine. It is likely you may still be in ketosis depending on what else you ate yesterday. Just keep going and don't beat yourself up about it.

[cafe_et_creme]

Re: how much carbs in an orange?

Hi,

thanx to all those that replied. Your comments were helpfull.
well i dont think, the orange did to much damage, i tested in
the morning with my ketostick and it was pale pink, so i had
a trace of ketone, by late afternoon my ketostick was dark
pink again.

So i am fully back on plan!

Carmen x

[sadie147]

Re: how much carbs in an orange?

That's good to hear!

Oranges aren't an illegal food on this woe, just not allowed at the induction stage, once you move into OWL and reach the 'other fruits' rung you will be able to try adding them back as part of your diet as long as they don't affect you (and it sounds like they wont).