Losing again but not in ketosis....strange?
 

Hi everyone,
I know some of you may remember my posts...cheating, bingeing on DQ ice cream...well, after 4 days of really low carbing....I think I've finally got past my monster cravings....I was back up to 126 and although it may be some water loss I am down to 123 today....However, the sticks aren't showing ketosis...is this possible? I am usually very sensitive to the sticks and I have that metallicky taste in my mouth although I am still not supercharged with enery right yet...can someone tell me if I need to lose water weight first before I get into ketosis?
Also, thank you to everyone who ever responded to my sad posts and gave me support and encouragement...I really, really appreciated it!!
Thanks,
Jess

hey,
i went off atkins for three days and now back on today. i did it to jump start again hoping it will help me start back loosing.

i know there is no way i am in ketosis. my strips are neg. but i have the metalic taste too. i dont know what to think either because with all the stuff ive ate there is no way im in ketosis yet.

so maybe someone can shed some light on this wierd experience.

hi Aimie,
Yes, I think it's weird also...I've got a goal to lose 5 more pounds before I go away August 6th so I hope I get into ketosis soon...Good luck!
Jess

Are you sure you are not in ketosis? There were times I thought I wasn't but I was and lost weight. Our bodies are strange.... :) Good going!

I don't put a great deal of stock in the strips anymore. They were helpful when I was just starting as reinforcement that "yes, this is working". The strips have not shown any results for me in months yet the inches are melting and the weight is still dropping.

OG