Step 1 Sole Source Ketosis

[Mizkirsty]

Im only day 2. Yet I think I maybe in ketosis already. My breath is a bit smelly so My oh tells me. I'm not hungry at all. The headaches have passed. And I have ketones in my urine according to the ketostix. That was quick!

Or am I wishful thinking?

Anyone else experienced it so quickly!? X

 

[Mizkirsty]

I got small on this ketostix

 

[CrazyDiamond]

I was the same when I first started, which shocked me since I had a lasagne and garlic bread the night before I started! I think what helps Is drinking a lot of water.

 

[Mizkirsty]

I was the same when I first started, which shocked me since I had a lasagne and garlic bread the night before I started! I think what helps Is drinking a lot of water.

I have drunk 3l yest and 4l today without any problem maybe that's why! X

 

[alipally]

If I check my pee it only ever shows a trace.... But my breath would knock out a dragon!!! So I never buy them, as it disappoints me that my sister always has dark purple ketostix!!! She also loses loads quicker than me?. Not sure if its related, I'd be interested to know that!

 

[HissyMissy]

Im the same as Alipally. So glad to hear someone else only ever registers trace coz I was getting a wee bit worried. Although mouth felt like fur about the third week and- hangover mouth -yuk - no hunger and lots of energy most of the time. So I guess Im in ketosis. Still feels very strange not wanting to eat and having so much energy and motivation.

Have fabby day all

Shirley x

 

[CrazyDiamond]

People expel ketones in different ways... Some swear them out, some it comes out through their breath, some their urine. Also remember if you're drinking a lot it will be diluted so won't show a dark colour in the ketostix... It's a good thing. Also some people's bodies use All of the ketones generated, so it's also possible to be in ketosis and not show anything on the ketostix!

 

[froggylegs]

Love the idea of swearing the ketones out: "begone foul evil ketones you bad ******* you"

I also never show more than a trace and earlier this week was out of ketosis for absolutely no reason, i had been 100% but i knew I was cos i was so hungry.

Dark purple on the stir is bad bad bad bad it means you are dehydrated!

 

[CF18]

Dark purple on the stir is bad bad bad bad it means you are dehydrated!

It certainly can mean that, but not always. Your ketone levels can fluctuate throughout the day, especially if you exercise or wait a long time between meals. Some folks will naturally waste more in the urine than others, and most of us will waste more in the beginning.

Here is a great article explaining some of the physiology behind the use of ketostix: Why You Need To Stop Worrying About The Color Of Your Ketostix - Ketopia

 

[froggylegs]

It certainly can mean that, but not always. Your ketone levels can fluctuate throughout the day, especially if you exercise or wait a long time between meals. Some folks will naturally waste more in the urine than others, and most of us will waste more in the beginning.

Here is a great article explaining some of the physiology behind the use of ketostix: Why You Need To Stop Worrying About The Color Of Your Ketostix - Ketopia

Ooh thanks for that, i will have a good read cos i do fret about my stick colours!

 

[Mizkirsty]

I didn't think of it like that but I guess your right.


Ill read the article too! Thanks!! I'm certain I'm in ketosis now I'm even higher on the sticks but not too high. Had 3.5l today. Not finding the water intake too bad I'm finding my body is craving it.

Xx

 

[froggylegs]

I wanted to come back and say thanks for the link CF18, that was a really interesting read (as we're some of the links within the blog) and was very reassuring for me!

 

[CF18]

Sure thing! -Nate

 

[Lychco]

Are these sticks available from the CD counsellors or can you get them "over the counter" e.g. Boots ? - as my CD counsellr has never mentioned them and I do struggle with the 2 litres of fluids, so would like to check.

 

[Mizkirsty]

Are these sticks available from the CD counsellors or can you get them "over the counter" e.g. Boots ? - as my CD counsellr has never mentioned them and I do struggle with the 2 litres of fluids, so would like to check.

My CDC gave me three strips but I ordered them from amazon. Xx

 

[alipally]

You can buy them over the counter in pharmacy... Your CDC should stock them too.
As well as amazon!

 

[northernlight84]

I got mine on amazon!

 

[Lychco]

Thanks, everyone! Just asked my consultant, she was out of stock so Amazon it is! xx