How can I tell if I am in Ketosis??

txchic · 07-12-2007, 08:32 AM

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering what are the signs of being in Ketosis??
Is there a way to tell without using the sticks? I am starting day 4 and still hungry. I have lost 5lbs so far.

Thanks

JasonB · 07-12-2007, 08:37 AM

when i hit my ketosis, i felt like TOTAL crap. queezy stomach, i even got cold sweats for a couple hours. They don't call it the Induction Flu for no reason at all...it's aptly named. if you have not gotten to this point in four days, the next 2 days are CRITICAL. drop your carbs even more ( in know it's hard) but be brutally honest with yourself about what your are eating and see where it takes you.

Marlad3672 · 07-12-2007, 09:29 AM

When you lose your appetitie..that's when you know you're there!

flagal189 · 07-12-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Marlad3672

When you lose your appetitie..that's when you know you're there!

not necessarily (some ladies on here did not loose their appetite) but in most cases yes you will. My cue is when my pee starts to smell funny (sorry for TMI) and my breath smells horrible!! HTH

Marlad3672 · 07-12-2007, 10:04 AM

You're right flagal189, I kinda thought of that once I posted and was going to go back but you covered it for me :0)

flagal189 · 07-12-2007, 10:21 AM

hey no problem that is why we are here!!

diver1 · 07-12-2007, 01:56 PM

you also get really thirsty, very dry mouth. or at least i do anyway, felt like crap till it kicked in now feel awesome, loads of energy can go nearly all day without being hungry (gota force myself to have something to eat) and no more needing the arvo POPA NAPS i used to need, its an AWESOME feeling.

Juni · 07-12-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by diver1

you also get really thirsty, very dry mouth. or at least i do anyway

Augh yes... I must drink like 20+ cups of water or diet soda a day because of that. The downside is that my body doesn't retain any of it and I have to frequent the bathroom. a lot.

cgina77 · 07-13-2007, 07:20 PM

Ahh, the drymouth! I get that too. I used to not be able to drink a whole can of soda in one sitting, and now, I'm done with the soda before I realize it! I also drink TONS of water and the bathroom is my friend, lol.

07-12-2007, 08:32 AM	#1
txchic Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 51 Gallery: txchic Stats: 325/246/200 WOE: Weight Watchers	How can I tell if I am in Ketosis?? Hello Everyone, I was wondering what are the signs of being in Ketosis?? Is there a way to tell without using the sticks? I am starting day 4 and still hungry. I have lost 5lbs so far. Thanks

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07-12-2007, 08:37 AM	#2
JasonB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lost Wages NV Posts: 19 Gallery: JasonB Stats: 378/365/225? WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 07-05-07	when i hit my ketosis, i felt like TOTAL crap. queezy stomach, i even got cold sweats for a couple hours. They don't call it the Induction Flu for no reason at all...it's aptly named. if you have not gotten to this point in four days, the next 2 days are CRITICAL. drop your carbs even more ( in know it's hard) but be brutally honest with yourself about what your are eating and see where it takes you.

07-12-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
Marlad3672 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Gallery: Marlad3672 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2007	When you lose your appetitie..that's when you know you're there!

07-12-2007, 10:04 AM	#5
Marlad3672 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Gallery: Marlad3672 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2007	You're right flagal189, I kinda thought of that once I posted and was going to go back but you covered it for me :0)

07-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
flagal189 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 174 Gallery: flagal189 Stats: 234/210.2/150 WOE: K/E and Atkins '72 Start Date: 6/19/2007	hey no problem that is why we are here!!

07-12-2007, 01:56 PM	#7
diver1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 92 Gallery: diver1 Stats: 280/240/210. back @273 WOE: atkins and meat and egg Start Date: january 07	you also get really thirsty, very dry mouth. or at least i do anyway, felt like crap till it kicked in now feel awesome, loads of energy can go nearly all day without being hungry (gota force myself to have something to eat) and no more needing the arvo POPA NAPS i used to need, its an AWESOME feeling.

07-13-2007, 07:20 PM	#9
cgina77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over: FL, NJ, MD depending on time of year. Posts: 20 Gallery: cgina77 Stats: 5'7"/183/159.5/140 WOE: KimKins Start Date: May 2007	Ahh, the drymouth! I get that too. I used to not be able to drink a whole can of soda in one sitting, and now, I'm done with the soda before I realize it! I also drink TONS of water and the bathroom is my friend, lol.