Originally Posted by Luscious

Hi all, I want to understand better the whole Ketone thing. I have read the book, but am not sure it really answers my questions.

Since starting Atkins 2 weeks ago I have been showing moderate to dark ketones.

I drink well over 12 glasses of water a day, so am not dehydrated.

Does this mean that I'm eating too much fat?

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No, but depending on when you test, you may be showing dietary fat being burned. The best time for an accurate reading is in the morning, before eating.

Is it better to be light pink, rather than dark?
_____ No, if it registers ANY color, you're in ketosis, one color isn't better than the other.

does this mean I can eat more carbs, up to the point where my ketones are showing as small to trace?------ it may lighten as you gradually follow the cycle of Atkins, and progress to OWL and Pre-maintanance, but I wouldn't use it as a liscense to move my carb level up in and of itself.

Will that mean I lose weight slower?------ as you add carbs your weight loss will slow. This is the design of Atkins, it helps prepare you to maintain your loss by leading you to determine the amount of carbs you'll be able to eat and not re-gain your weight.

Thanks
Luscious