New.. with a question?

[ditzeeblonde]

Hi Everyone

Just joined this forum & I have a few questions about ketosis.

Ketosis... am I in it?

I'm on day 6 of induction & for a couple of days I had bad headaches which now thankfully seem to be subsiding... my appetite seems to be smaller & I no longer have cravings!

From what I have read these all are signs that I am or am heading to ketosis but my ketostix are showing no traces of ketones at all!

I drink approx 4-6 litres of water a day would this affect my results?

Many thanks Linzi.x

[Chicklady]

Re: New.. with a question?

Have you checked over different times of day? Are you losing weight?

[ditzeeblonde]

Re: New.. with a question?

I am losing weight. I have lost 5lbs since starting. At any point that I check over the day my ketostix don't register any traces.

I am sticking to less than 20g carbs per day I am usually between 12-18g.

[chinadoll]

Re: New.. with a question?

The sticks never change for some people but your body definitely is showing you are in ketosis. Mine changed only slightly if they changed at all. I used to go by the urine test. If it had a distinctly different smell I was in ketosis. I would say put away the sticks and don't worry about it. If you are truly on plan, you are in ketosis.

[Chicklady]

Re: New.. with a question?

Agree. You're losing weight....and you have the classic "not hungry" symptom. Certainly sounds like ketosis to me. it could be like Jill said....or even that you have a bad batch of sticks (my experience with ebay sticks )

[ditzeeblonde]

Re: New.. with a question?

Thanks guys...

I know its not important to make my sticks purple or pink.
The fact that I'm losing weight is good enough! Its just a good reassurance that I'm doing it correctly!

Can't believe how amazing I am feeling on day 6 tho! What have I been poisoning my body with!

Linzi.x