What happens if

[grim]

You are on track then suddenly consume lots of sugar. How does the body in ketosis change/react and how long does it take to go back into a state of ketosis.

I am not on atkins specifically. My diet consists more of zero carb minus eggs. (Raw eggs & meats only).

So Easter was today obviously and my kids received so much candy and I got a box of chocolates from my grandparents so I ate some as to not be rude. I have not had sugar in two weeks so I am not worried or upset but am curious how my body will handle it or change. Thanks for any input

[Georgiana]

Re: What happens if

You are on track then suddenly consume lots of sugar.

You will temporarily appear as having impaired glucose tolerance... and this can damage your body (eyes, blood vessels, etc.) the same way uncontrolled diabetes would.

how long does it take to go back into a state of ketosis.

This will depend on your metabolism, on your activity level, on how much sugar you actually consumed, etc.

I am not on atkins specifically. My diet consists more of zero carb minus eggs. (Raw eggs & meats only).

Just so you know, this is an Atkins board, and the advice you will receive here is based on the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution.

I got a box of chocolates from my grandparents so I ate some as to not be rude.

You think not eating "some" chocolates is rude?

[bizzlekitty]

Re: What happens if

It will spike your blood sugar and could put you out of ketosis and confuse your body.

Just curious why you are doing "zero carb". Do you know how unhealthy that is? Additionally, you are likely eating excess protein, which gets turned into glucose and then fat so it's really not helping you any other than robbing your body of essential nutrients. Atkins is about eating healthy with lots of veggies and eventually fruit so that your body loses weight naturally while getting the nutrients a body needs. If you don't like veggies, there's ways to get them in without avoiding them all together.

There's nothing rude about not eating chocolates or any other kind of food if it's something you shouldn't be eating. Only you have control over what you put into your body.

[JaxMama]

Re: What happens if

My mom brought me a chocolate bunny even though she knows I don't eat real sugar. I give it to my husband. Next time don't open it and re-gift it.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: What happens if

>>(Raw eggs & meats only).>>

That's 1) not Atkins and 2) not healthy.

[ziggy]

Re: What happens if

even eskimos ate some carbohydrates from the animal organs they eat

if you don't get your vitamins and such from animal organs or vegetables where are you gonna get them from? well the raw eggs have great vitamins but you still should have a few more sources of foods to get the other vitamins you need

[Carne!]

Re: What happens if

you grow a second head.

[2big4mysize]

Re: What happens if

you grow a second head.