Am I in ketosis?

[FormerVeggie]

I had a urinalysis at a health screening at my work yesterday, day 5 on induction. My ketones were only at 15, which according to them is within the normal range. Does anyone know exactly what # is a sure sign of being in ketosis. This is a bit frustrating because I feel like I am sticking to the rules.

Thanks for the help!

[Elizellen]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

Do you have any of the other signs of being in ketosis?

[Georgiana]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

My ketones were only at 15

15 mg/dL shows that you have ketones present in urine.

The amount you excrete is not important since the body only excretes excess acetoacetate (the ketone whose concentration the strips measure). You can have ketones in your blood, thus be in lipolysis/ketosis, without them appearing in urine.

I feel like I am sticking to the rules

If you are not sure, you can post a complete menu, with quantities and net carbs for all foods and drinks.

[Georgiana]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

Do you have any of the other signs of being in ketosis?

This is a list of physical symptoms Elizellen refers to:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6762-what-physical-signs-being-ketosis.html

[FormerVeggie]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

I feel like I am in Ketosis but I was discouraged when I saw the amount of ketones in my urine. I felt really sick at day 2 and 3, my urine smelled much stronger, almost like there was stuff in it that my body was getting rid of, and I feel like I have lost some weight, but I haven't weighed myself again yet! My husband said he can see my cheekbones!

I am glad to hear that it doesn't matter what the the levels are as long as you have the symptoms.

Thanks guys!

[FormerVeggie]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

Oops, I just read 427 Cobra's post on ketosis myths! I promise I did look before I posted, guess I didn't look hard enough though!

[Georgiana]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

My husband said he can see my cheekbones!

Now that's someone you can trust... not the sticks.

[Elizellen]

Re: Am I in ketosis?

My husband said he can see my cheekbones!

Just you wait till he can see collarbones