I know I'm in ketosis when......
I only need 5 or 6 hours sleep - - wake up refreshed and full of energy.
Yeah..finally in ketosis after gettin knocked out over this awful and emotional weekend (I lost my beloved dog Pepper :() So when do you know you are in ketosis (and don't tell me that the stix turn pink or purple!) :) |
Lack of cravings or hunger, bad breath and I get hot...My body feels like it`s in a steamer a few times a month and it doesn`t always coincide with My TOM.
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For me it's the metallic tang at the very back of my mouth and the energy boost.
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I am so sorry about Pepper :cry: We had to put our dog Ginger to sleep a few months ago ,she had cancer in her leg.
I am wondering if this means ketosis, I went to bed at midnight , woke up at 5 am sweating to death ,took off all my clothes because I was overheating ,went downstairs to pee ,walked back up ,laid down and my heart was pounding out of my chest . Needless to say , I never could fall back asleep. No,weight or inch loss this morning. |
Yep....when I feel "hot" when everyone around me is OK...that usually means Ketosis as well. I felt like that this morning...boy...had to crank up the A/C which helped. :)
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I'm for sure in ketosis when:
--> my mouth is dry and I can't get enough water --> when I'm practically knocked off the potty by the acetone fumes when I pee - I've quit burning candles in the bathroom! Joan |
First let me give my deepest condolences on the loss of your dog. I don't even want to imagine how I will feel when my dog or any of my cats die. They are like family.
Secondly, can you still lose weight and not every hit ketosis? I don't have any of these symptoms - at least not that are noticable. I have been meaning to get those strips but have never got around to it. I have been on Atkins since the beginning of June and have lost 25 lbs. Would that have been possible without being in ketosis? Best of wishes to all, Tammy |
Yes, you can lose weight and not be in ketosis ..... I did. But ketosis helps you lose "fat" faster and that is why many of us experience inches being lost at a faster rate than actual scale pounds. To lose weight without being in ketosis you must lower fat, calories, etc... So for me, being in ketosis is easier.
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I've lost a total of 16.5 inches as well as the 25 lbs. I guess I'll have to go get me some of those strips to know for sure. Do you have to be completely sugar free to get into ketosis. I generally have like 5 grams a day. It's in my salad a caesar salad I eat every day at burger king.
Best of wishes to all, Tammy |
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I'm so sorry to hear about you losing Pepper! I know how hard that can be! {{{Yvonne}}}
Ketosis - I know when I have that nasty taste in my mouth. It is a sure sign! |
I wouldn't even waste your money on those strips.
Alot of low carb diets don't require ketosis. Plus the strips are addicting and expensive. TRUST ME! Been there done that. I am not buying them any more. Just the fact that you are loosing so well is proof enough. I would keep doing what you are doing. It is working. Don't mess with a good thing! |
Like Tagcaver-its the acetone fumes in the bathroom.
I don't get too warm or notice a nasty taste in my mouth, and so far haven't knocked anyone out with my breath. My strips do turn pink or purple most of the time, even when I show no weightloss on the scale for weeks. I feel good and full of energy too. When I drop out of ketosis I notice myself feeling tired. I pop a few supplements and feel better and go back into ketosis. I am horrible about keeping the supplements up and my body usually tells me when i am low-they do make a difference. |
Buffalo breath in the morning and smelly pee. :)
Plus my energy is out of this world! |
I'm with you Neener - I'm terrible about the supplements and just taking my L-glutamine and L-carnitine and CoQ10 will put my strips back into ketosis - funny huh? That Atkins knew his stuff!!! :)
Signs of Ketosis for Jeanne: -Bad Breath -Thirsty feeling in mouth, regardless of amount of water drank. -overheating in middle of night (no longer sleep with sheets on). -VERY ENERGETIC when I'm in full ketosis swing -Don't need to sleep very much -No appetite when I'm in FULL ketosis swing (wish I were there now) -The confident feeling that I am going to lose the weight FOREVER :) |
Buffalo breath....LOL.
I get HOT!! And not the kind that my hubby likes. LOL. ~Angi~ |
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