How dark is too dark? Feedback plz!

[Brenda80-2lose]

Hey guys, I haven't posted in awhile, hope everyone is doing great! I have a question, my 15 yr old daughter who is 5' 2 " is doing atkins, she only weighs 134 but she will be a majorette next school year and she wants to drop 19 lbs. My question is she went into ketosis like the second day not even 48 hrs, her sticks are very dark purple but she is drinking loads of water, at least 80 to 100 oz. a day. I checked the book again and Dr. Atkins said at least 8 8oz glasses and I know she is drinking more than that. When I went to a weight loss clinic once that did Atkins if I was in that dark purple they made me eat a few blueberries because they didn't want their patients in the darkest purple. Should I be concerned its that dark, also this morning she felt a little dizzy, but thats normal right? You guys let me know what you think!

[Uk Girl]

Re: How dark is too dark? Feedback plz!

your daughter is a healthy weight for her height - maybe she needs some more carbs - she is very young and therefore prob quite active - is she taking vitamins? these are very important.

[*Emma*]

Re: How dark is too dark? Feedback plz!

I personally dont think you should worry about ketostix, they dont work for most people.

however it is always best to have a lighter shade, and the only way i know of to get them down is to dilute them with water.

maybe her bodies wanting more water?

[annRN]

Re: How dark is too dark? Feedback plz!

My opinion is that because of her age her metabolism is much higher, especially if she is exercising regularly. I would definitely up her carbs. Maybe she should skip induction and go straight to OWL. I bet she will still lose the weight!