question to ask. - the taste of food.

[Ivy]

Hi there, I am new to the boards but I think I have something odd going on and would like some input please.

I started induction 3-27-2006 start weight 198 now weight 192.

My situation is, After I finish a meal no matter what it is, I cant stand the taste of food that lingers in my mouth. I end up running to the restroom after I am done and brush my teeth, rince my mouth with mouthwash just to get the taste out, Its grossing me out. This is completely out of the blue.

I was a food addict. Dr. Pepper addict 2 weeks ago. I have followed the book as close as possible for me. But Im also having a hard time eating 20 carbs. - sound crazy? Yesteray I calculated my carb intake at 11. I just couldnt stomach eating anymore food. I get full so fast now, that once i am full there is no way I can push myself to eat the proper amounts. Any suggestions?

My sugar levels before the start ranged from 150-180 today mid day im down to 82. Is a 82 level okay?

Ivy

[Horsenpuggy]

Re: question to ask. - the taste of food.

The taste in your mouth is beacause you bidy is burning fat as fuel now and it is releasing ketones in your urine. Side effect can be "ketone breath".
When i dont drink enough water i exerience this to. Make sure you are driniking
a minimum of 64 oz everday.
Normal glucose level is between 80-120 so you are good.

[Horsenpuggy]

Re: question to ask. - the taste of food.

Make sure you check with your doctor and let him know
your are on atkins.

[big_bad_john]

Re: question to ask. - the taste of food.

I found this for the first few weeks and then it passed.

I stopped all drinks for about a week apart from water and then it was ok.

[Ivy]

Re: question to ask. - the taste of food.

ahhh of course, I read about Ketone breath but it never dawned on me. Thank you so much!