Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

[sandrac02]

Hi

I have still not lost any weight, in fact this week feel as if Ive put weight on. I have checked today and found I am out of ketosis. The sticks have never gone very dark colour, but are now staying beige. I had been in ketosis for the last week.

I am drinking around 3 litres of water per day. Have acted upon the advice that members on here here have given me.

If you would take a look at my fitday account and tell me where Im going wrong please. http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...SANDRACOLDER02

I edited the link hope this one works
Thanks
San x

[poobears1972]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

The properties in your link are wrong. They go to the donation page for this website, not to fitday

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

Please don't rely on the color of the sticks. They don't tell the whole tale.

Maybe you want to cut down on the cheese?

Are those the only vegetables you like?

Did you really gain?

Is it that time of the month?

It just doesn't seem like enough food.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

SANDRACOLDER02 - free online diet and fitness journal

[sandrac02]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

=[QUOTEatkinsgal08;1176541]Please don't rely on the color of the sticks. They don't tell the whole tale.

Maybe you want to cut down on the cheese?
I did think that but I so love cheese :-(
Are those the only vegetables you like?
Peppers, cauiflower, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, pretty much are the ones I like
Did you really gain?
I dont know if I gained but my trousers feel tighter, I will weigh myself at the end of the week.
Is it that time of the month?
I have about 4-5 days befor my period.
It just doesn't seem like enough food.[/QUOTEw
If I eat more food then the calore intake will be massive.

Thanks x

[Georgiana]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

Jan 26

Too much protein. How much do you weigh? You probably don't need 150 g of protein.

And as J. suggested, cut down on cheese... maybe limit it to 2 oz or so. While 4 oz is the limit, some people can't handle that. If you shred some cheese and use it as a condiment, 2 oz will keep longer than if you snack on them.

Jan 24

Again, waaay too much protein!

Jan 22

4 oz of cheese and 3 oz of cream is a lot of diary!

Too much stalls or slows down some people.

Jan 19

The protein is probably too high... again.

[Georgiana]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

I did think that but I so love cheese

Well...

Peppers, cauiflower, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, pretty much are the ones I like

Did you try all the others from the list?

I have about 4-5 days befor my period.

You might have gained some water weight...

[Georgiana]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

And are you still on medication?

How much water are you drinking?

Are you taking an iron-free multivitamin?

[sandrac02]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

Jan 26

Too much protein. How much do you weigh? You probably don't need 150 g of protein.

And as J. suggested, cut down on cheese... maybe limit it to 2 oz or so. While 4 oz is the limit, some people can't handle that. If you shred some cheese and use it as a condiment, 2 oz will keep longer than if you snack on them.

Jan 24

Again, waaay too much protein!

Jan 22

4 oz of cheese and 3 oz of cream is a lot of diary!

Too much stalls or slows down some people.

Jan 19

The protein is probably too high... again.

Plerhaps Im still not understanding this, my pie chart is showing on most days 30%protein/65%fat/5%carbs.

I weight 9st 7lb and Im 5ft5" tall.

Yeah I will cut down on the cheese. Over the last few days I have not had cream though.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

>>Maybe you want to cut down on the cheese?
I did think that but I so love cheese :-(>>

A good indication that it's a problem food for you.

>>s it that time of the month?
I have about 4-5 days befor my period.>>

Lots of women retain water then.

>>t just doesn't seem like enough food.[/QUOTEw
If I eat more food then the calore intake will be massive.>>

Not really.

And your protein should only be 20-25%.

[Georgiana]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

Plerhaps Im still not understanding this, my pie chart is showing on most days 30%protein/65%fat/5%carbs.

While those were the ratios recommended by the Atkins Center, the amount of protein you "need" depends on your weight, too.

I weight 9st 7lb and Im 5ft5" tall.

Your BMI is 22.1.

Maybe your body wants to be at this weight, since it's a healthy weight?

What's your goal?

Over the last few days I have not had cream though.

Changes you do today don't necessarily reflect on the scale tomorrow.

[sandrac02]

Re: Im out of ketosis, so the sticks say !

While those were the ratios recommended by the Atkins Center, the amount of protein you "need" depends on your weight, too.

Oh right I change that from tomorrow then. thanks for that I hadnt even thought about that.
Your BMI is 22.1.

Maybe your body wants to be at this weight, since it's a healthy weight?

What's your goal?
Id like to be just under 9st. Not a massive amount to lose, or maybe less. This time last year I was alot smaller.

Changes you do today don't necessarily reflect on the scale tomorrow.

Thanks San x

[atkinsgal08]

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>>Id like to be just under 9st.>>

That may or may not be possible.

Your body will decide.

[sandrac02]

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>>Id like to be just under 9st.>>

That may or may not be possible.

Your body will decide.

Yeah, so true, btu even losing a few pounds would be good. Ill try again from tomorrow, with 20-25% protein.

Thanks

[atkinsgal08]

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>>eah, so true, btu even losing a few pounds would be good. I>>

Again, you may be asking something of your body that it simply can't do.

If you've been exercising and building muscle, that will add weight that you probably can't diet off.

Stop relying on the scale to define you.