I had a bad day yesterday, first one since on diet, as I was losing slowly, but losing.. It was one of those days when I went off diet big time and it was all due to a stressful day and I felt real bad, but it is done, so today is another day, so will hope in a couple of days, the weight I know put on came off. I did not weigh myself today, as I did not want to know what I gained, just starting a new day.
On Day 3 and so far, so good. My ketostix should arrive today and I should know if I am in ketosis. I am hoping so. Had very bad leg cramps when sleeping last night, so upping my water intake.
On Day 3 and so far, so good. My ketostix should arrive today and I should know if I am in ketosis. I am hoping so. Had very bad leg cramps when sleeping last night, so upping my water intake.
Did another ketone test this morning and I am now in the 40 range on the ketostix, so I would take this to mean I am in a deeper level of ketosis.
Today is day 4 on Atkins and I am beginning to adjust better to life without breads and sugars. At first is was extremely difficult. In a strange way I almost felt sad/depressed as my body craved sugar/carbs. I think I am past that now.
Still dealing with some night-time cramps in my legs when I sleep. I have also noticed, my energy level is increasing quickly.
Did another ketone test this morning and I am now in the 40 range on the ketostix, so I would take this to mean I am in a deeper level of ketosis.
Today is day 4 on Atkins and I am beginning to adjust better to life without breads and sugars. At first is was extremely difficult. In a strange way I almost felt sad/depressed as my body craved sugar/carbs. I think I am past that now.
Still dealing with some night-time cramps in my legs when I sleep. I have also noticed, my energy level is increasing quickly.
Josh
CONGRATULATIONS!
For the leg cramps drink more water and are you taking a multivitamin?, and you don't want to get too deep into ketosis, not good for you.
CONGRATULATIONS!
For the leg cramps drink more water and are you taking a multivitamin?, and you don't want to get too deep into ketosis, not good for you.
What would be considered a healthy level of ketosis? Regarding vitamins, does anyone know of any chewable type which are carb-free?
What would be considered a healthy level of ketosis? Regarding vitamins, does anyone know of any chewable type which are carb-free?
Josh
Josh I usually test around 40 which is considered a moderate ketone level. From what I have read, anything 80 or above can be very dangerous.
I have never came anywhere close to that while following the Atkins 20 Induction Plan. Sounds like you are doing great!!
Josh I usually test around 40 which is considered a moderate ketone level. From what I have read, anything 80 or above can be very dangerous.
I have never came anywhere close to that while following the Atkins 20 Induction Plan. Sounds like you are doing great!!
Way to go Skelley!!
I'm weighing in at MRC every Friday and losing 1.5 or 1 lb a week. I'm goofing off on the weekend- not fully focused and then gung ho Mon- Friday. On the weekend- I am sticking mostly with protein and veggies- if I snack, it's Pork rinds, pickles...if we are boating- we usually get a sub or fried chicken- I pack hot pork rinds, pickles, olives, peppers...I throw the bread away or give to the dogs on the sub and w the chicken- give the breading to the dogs or fish! Lol. Clothes are fitting better.
What are you eating daily? So proud of you and your success!!
but the Doctor took several biopsy samples to be sure. 
