Ketosis

[rdaggett]

I was wondering how long does it take for Ketosis to kick in? I have been on the induction for 3 days now and the little ketostixs dont change colors or anything.

my carb intake is super low been eating the following each day

2-3 scrambled eggs with 0 carb 0 sugar sausage

snack 2 thin slices of cheddar

1 cup broccli 1/2 cucumber + 6 oz piece of steak

snack 2 thin slice of swiss

2 all natural hamburger patties with a slice of cheddar

[Jellybean1984]

Re: Ketosis

mine kicked in day 4 or 5.
BUT....unless i missed osmehting your only getting 1.5 cups of the 3 cups of vegies required.

[Jellybean1984]

Re: Ketosis

oh do you use fit day (www.fitday.com) excellent resourse
and have you read the book?

[sombersusie]

Re: Ketosis

it could take a few days...one thing to make sure of that you have a fresh pack of keostix, after 6months they are 'expired'. I would check first thing in the morning. That is when the ketones should be most concentrated. Also if you're getting a sweet taste in your mouth that is a for sure sign that you're in ketosis.
Have you had your lovely induction headache yet? I'd think it would be happening soon after that.

[Jellybean1984]

Re: Ketosis

thats why i got headaches!!!!!! lolol i couldnt figure it out. oh the light (sorry to impead)

[rdaggett]

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yes I got a wicked headach the other day and last night I felt one coming on before bed ..... the headache the other day was so bad I thought I was going to throw up ... I had to go to bed .....

Also I thout the book said that you could eat broccli if your salad/ veggies is less than 2 cups ..... Am I rong in this reading or correct?

Thank you all.

[Jellybean1984]

Re: Ketosis

you can eat 2 cups of vegies from the first list and an addition up of them or ur additional cup can be from the second list. For a 3 cup a day total

yeah headaches suck

[sombersusie]

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yes you can have 1 cup of broccoli a day then 2 cups of salad vegetables per day. Sorry to hear about the headache!! But it means you're on the right track! Take some advil to help, it should be easing up soon.

[Jellybean1984]

Re: Ketosis

tnx i was looking for that lolol ur so super!!!

[rdaggett]

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thank you all .... I noticed that last night I forgot to take my meds for type 2 diabetes and this morning my blood sugar was at 115 ..... about 2 hours later after eating I thought my sugars would be up ..... it was only 119 .....

[sombersusie]

Re: Ketosis

so that is good news i take it? (i'm not an expert on blood sugar levels) I've heard tell of people who lose the weight and then can give up their diabetes meds completely! Wouldn't that be great!!

[Elizellen]

Re: Ketosis

My DH was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic 20 years ago and was taking medication since then.
But after 2.5 years on Atkins (more or less - he does eat the odd cream cake when I am not around) he has been taken off them and relies on 'diet alone' to regulate his blood sugars with the blessing of his doctor.

[not2late]

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If you are a Diabetic on medications, I highly suggest that you consume those 3 cups of vegetables AND you spread eat at least 1 cup with every meal. I also suggest you get your doctor on board with your diet, because your medications will most likely need to be adjusted.

[rdaggett]

Re: Ketosis

woke up this morning and the ketostix read moderate ...... checked after lunch still the same and a few min ago to ..... things are looking good