Why have I gone out of ketosis?

[sandrac02]

Hi

I check everyday at the same time, except for yesterday. The stick usually turns dark purple. But today not even a trace. Can anyone advise, should I be worried, is it what I have been eating? My fitdy link it attached.

Thanks

San x

SANDRACOLDER02 - free online diet and fitness journal

[Georgiana]

Re: Why have I gone out of ketosis?

Nothing to worry about.

You can be in ketosis without changing the color of the sticks. All that those sticks are telling you is that you have excess acetoacetate (one of the ketones made by the body) that were excreted in urine. They do not measure the concentration of ketone bodies in your blood... which is the one that determines whether or not you are in ketosis.

Here's something for you to read:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/82407-article-ketostix-color.html

[sandrac02]

Re: Why have I gone out of ketosis?

Phew, thanks.

The sticks are just reassurance.

[Georgiana]

Re: Why have I gone out of ketosis?

Don't forget to add some protein to that menu.

You are sure you are eating turnips and not swede, right?

[sandrac02]

Re: Why have I gone out of ketosis?

Yes definitely turnip.

Yeah going to have some salmon in a bit.

Thanks

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Why have I gone out of ketosis?

Do you normally eat 6-8 eggs a day?