Question about Ketosis???

[amint689]

Good evening everyone, I've been on induction for about 3 weeks, but I'm not in ketosis, does anyone know how and if I can kick my body into ketosis?? Thanks.

[Want to be healthy]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Have you been losing weight?

Basically the ketones tell us that our body is in lipolysis, so even if the stick is not turning purple its possible your not making enough ketones to show up on the stick.

[amint689]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Thanks for the reply, I've lost about 8 lbs but I feel like my weight loss has stalled.I've done atkins in the past so I know how it feels to be in ketosis. I've been eating the Atkins shakes and bars, and sugar free jello probably more than I should, I want to do a clean induction, only drinking water and no snacks, if I was to start this tommorrow, how long do you think it would take to kick my body back into ketosis? Thanks again.

[Want to be healthy]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Maybe someone more qualified can answer, but I think it takes about three days to really get there.

Eight pounds of fat is great! Keep it up.

[amint689]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Thanks! good luck to you as well! Last question I promise! even though I've been messing up, if I start being strict, my body will eventually go into ketosis right? I'm scared that since I've technically been doing the diet, that I won't go into ketosis. Thanks again! no more questions I promise!!

[brittn3yf88]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

The best way to tell if your in ketosis or not is if your losing weight, have a metallic taste in your mouth, possible HORRIBLE breath, and/or being really thirsty

[amint689]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Thanks for the reply. I'm not experiencing any of those things, If start strict how long do you think it would take me to get back into ketosis?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Not everyone experiences the "side effects" of ketosis.

Relying on the sticks is futile, as you can be in ketosis and not turn the sticks. You can turn the sticks and not be doing Atkins properly. You can turn the sticks and not lose weight.

The best thing for you to do is to "start strict", do Atkins properly, and don't rely on what color your pee turns a stick to tell you how you're doing.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

If you want to post a typical menu, with quantities and net carbs, we can take a look.

How much water are you drinking?

[amint689]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

Thanks for the replies. The only reason that I'm relying on the side effects is because I have done this diet at least 3 times and I always get the side effects. and when I first started this diet 3 weeks ago, I was experiencing the "side effects" It wasn't until I started eating the Atkins shakes and bars and diet sodas and sugar free jello that I felt myself leave ketosis. My question is can I go back strict and jump back into ketosis?

[BriteWingz]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

It wasn't until I started eating the Atkins shakes and bars and diet sodas and sugar free jello that I felt myself leave ketosis. My question is can I go back strict and jump back into ketosis?

I think you just answered your own question If you were in ketosis before adding those things to your diet, and now you're not in ketosis, removing those things and staying on a clean induction will mostly likely kick you right back into ketosis

Best of luck!

[Kk030]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

AHHH! Diet Sodas ... Definitely NO-GO!! There is a bunch of Aspartame in it, which is dangerous to us Atkins Followers

Aspartame is addictive and actually CREATES sweet cravings ... It's like fighting fire with wind. Trust me, once the headaches are gone, you won't want the soda pop.

Best wishes!!

xxos

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Question about Ketosis???

>>It wasn't until I started eating the Atkins shakes and bars and diet sodas and sugar free jello that I felt myself leave ketosis.>>

I would stop eating these things then. If you're having all these on the same day, you're going over the sweetener limit.

>>I have done this diet at least 3 times>>

This is the time it's for life, right?

>>My question is can I go back strict and jump back into ketosis?>>

Yes.