[fourstubbs]

I have had the strangest taste in my mouth for that last 4 days. It kind of a metallic taste is the only way I can describe it. I don't know if it is ketosis or not, because I have been on IP for 6 weeks already. Has anyone experienced this? It is annoying at best...it won't go away even with all of the water I drink. Thanks!

[Echo3]

I'm just starting but, how did you know when you were in ketosis?

[Big Daddy]

thats what it sounds like. i keep that taste as well.

[darbs7]

I am on day 4 of my reboot and woke up with the taste, completely thrilled....ketosis....yes. Time to drop the 18 I am up...but still down over 60.

The entire 8 months I was on IP during my loss phase a few years ago....that taste was always a welcoming sign that ketosis had hit.

Not sure why you are tasting it for the first time at 6 weeks.

I too am not sure that I describe it as metallic, but it is odd.

[scorbett1103]

Yup - ketones in your breath make a metallic/sweet taste in your mouth.

[Delgen]

Maybe you are getting ready for a big whoosh!

It is ketosis, but it's just a guess about the whoosh

[fourstubbs]

Thanks for the replys... I can't figure out why it's there at this point ??? but hey, if it is an indicator of ketosis, i'll certainly take it! Delgen, if I get a big whoosh I will certainly let you know, that would be great!!! Weigh in is tomorrow afternoon..

[DanafromAustin]

Originally Posted by Echo3

I'm just starting but, how did you know when you were in ketosis?

I can always tell when I start waking up really early in the morning. Just a lot more energy for me. The bad breath is also an indicator for many. Thankfully that doesn't last forever.

[LizRR]

You probably have an 'overage' of ketones in your bloodstream. The body excretes them through breath, feces, and urine when there is more than you are using for energy - breathing away that fat!