kind of embarrasing question

[frumpy2fabulous]

I hate to be too personal but wondered if this is "normal" to have a strange odor-one I have never noticed in my life-in my urine because of ketones? I used a Ketone stick and am just pink.

I am on day 5 if induction. I also am taking several vitamins that I have not taken before, vitamin D, calcium, a multi w/ iron, and fish oil. I don't usually take iron but my last blood count said I was low and I am tolerating it well, in the past iron supplements make me sick and sometimes vomit. I am taking the supplements at different times, some in AM some in PM but noticing the smell as of yesturday all of the time-I'm going often. I am also drinking water like crazy-more then 10 glasses a day.

My mouth has a sweet taste in it all of the time. Is this "normal"?

[cocobelle]

Re: kind of embarrasing question

Yeah, the color and odor might change a bit - but.... the clarity should not. If it gets murky/ cloudy - be sure to check with the doctor to make sure that you don't have a UTI. Vitamins can also change the odor of urine (especially with fish oil!). You may also notice some mucous-y stools while you take the fish oil.

Water is awesome! Remember that your body uses water as the fuel to burn off the fat - without enough water, you won't go anywhere!

Sounds like you are right on track!

[ValidRouge]

Re: kind of embarrasing question

Yes to all of your questions.

The vitamins, though, do add a very strong odor and color if you are taking any B vitamins.

the sweet taste is the ketones.

Congratulations, you are in ketosis and Fat burning mode!!!