Ketosis

Peace · 03-01-2014, 02:45 PM

Hi

Quick question for low carbers. I have been noticing that when my urine is not yellow, I feel like I am out of ketosis.

I know clear is good for hydration. However, it appears that maybe I am not burning fat when this happens?

I also noticed that I have alot more energy today with more veggies ( low carb) and wondering if others feel that they do best if not going to extreme of less than 20g? I also worked out 2 hours this am.

Just wanted to hear thoughts.

Scale- 116.

Happy2be · 03-01-2014, 07:09 PM

I don't have the answer to this, but I have also wondered the same thing.

Peace · 03-01-2014, 07:57 PM

Hi Happy ( like the name)

Thanks for the reply. I am sure it just takes time to figure it all out

clackley · 03-02-2014, 06:34 AM

Ketostix are only measuring one of the 3 kinds of ketones produced. When a person sees a positive on a ketostix, it means that they have been in ketosis at some point in the recent past but it does NOT mean that they have NOT been in ketosis or are currently IN ketosis.

Aomiel · 03-02-2014, 06:55 AM

I've never heard that the color of the urine has anything to do with ketosis, although I'm sure some people interpret it that way since the darker their urine, the more ketosis registers on their ketostix...but it's an inaccurate measure. The color of urine is more an indicator of hydration. Clear to very pale yellow is good hydration. Anything darker means you need more liquids. Unless you're taking medication that darkens the urine.

03-01-2014, 02:45 PM	#1
Peace Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,196 Gallery: Peace	Ketosis Hi Quick question for low carbers. I have been noticing that when my urine is not yellow, I feel like I am out of ketosis. I know clear is good for hydration. However, it appears that maybe I am not burning fat when this happens? I also noticed that I have alot more energy today with more veggies ( low carb) and wondering if others feel that they do best if not going to extreme of less than 20g? I also worked out 2 hours this am. Just wanted to hear thoughts. Scale- 116.

03-01-2014, 07:09 PM	#2
Happy2be Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 972 Gallery: Happy2be Stats: 237/223.2/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2, 2009	I don't have the answer to this, but I have also wondered the same thing. __________________ * Melanie My journal*** Come Support me on my journey!

03-02-2014, 06:34 AM	#4
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 13,249 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/165/155 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Ketostix are only measuring one of the 3 kinds of ketones produced. When a person sees a positive on a ketostix, it means that they have been in ketosis at some point in the recent past but it does NOT mean that they have NOT been in ketosis or are currently IN ketosis. __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together!

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03-01-2014, 07:57 PM	#3
Peace Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,196 Gallery: Peace	Hi Happy ( like the name) Thanks for the reply. I am sure it just takes time to figure it all out

03-02-2014, 06:55 AM	#5
Aomiel Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,610 Gallery: Aomiel Stats: 330/140/140 A1c 4.8 WOE: Bernstein (Maintenance) Start Date: January 2010	I've never heard that the color of the urine has anything to do with ketosis, although I'm sure some people interpret it that way since the darker their urine, the more ketosis registers on their ketostix...but it's an inaccurate measure. The color of urine is more an indicator of hydration. Clear to very pale yellow is good hydration. Anything darker means you need more liquids. Unless you're taking medication that darkens the urine.