Shouldnt i be in ketosis by now???

[lumpybumps]

Hi all. I'm coming to the end of day 6 and I'm still not in ketosis!!! I feel awful. I'm sooooo hungry and have already had all three shakes. I'm just sat in tears because I feel so awful. Shaky, weak, headache, and absolutely starving!!!! I just don't know what to do. I can't handle it

 

[Siobhan89]

Hi all. I'm coming to the end of day 6 and I'm still not in ketosis!!! I feel awful. I'm sooooo hungry and have already had all three shakes. I'm just sat in tears because I feel so awful. Shaky, weak, headache, and absolutely starving!!!! I just don't know what to do. I can't handle it

If you're really hungry why not have a little protein? It won't affect ketosis n might make u feel better? xx

 

[Lizwhite29]

I too took forever to go in to ketosis and had a day from hell on day 5, I had some chicken breast still lost 12 lb the first week. Good luck and stick with it as the worst is nearly over x

 

[amethyst]

You should be in ketosis by now that's weird.

Are you drinking pop? Tea/coffee with milk/sugar/sweeter. Cheating in anyway?

Try eating some protein like any meat. Eggs. Cheese etc just until you get that feeling of not being hungry. Also drink a glass of water to help you hunger pangs.

 

[lumpybumps]

I drink coffee but black with no sugar. Have only drunk water and have had my 3 shakes and a 200 cal meal which has been chicken and steamed veg

 

[amethyst]

I wonder If your like me sensitive to carbs? I am doing 810 no milk though just extra broc or cauli. But I swear I'm not in ketosis. And I'm scared I won't lose weight. Saying that I did many moons ago nearly 6 stones and so have others.

Am sure it will pass. Perhaps half what veg your havin? Add more protien? See if that helps?

Have you spoken to your CDC?

 

[lumpybumps]

I dont think its possible to halve the veg - I weighed out broccoli and cauliflower and its something like 5 florets! My CDC is on holiday typically! I'm not coping at all. I'm actually in pain my stomach is cramping soooo much

 

[amethyst]

Awe bless you.

Is your tummy cramping because of hunger pangs? Or is because you may have diarrea?

To be honest with you when I did before and was struggling with hunger pangs I would eat protein with the packs if I didn't low carb before starting it.

Like have some eggs and bacon for breakfast with a shake if needed. Tuna for lunch. Chicken and 20g worth of carbs for dinner again shake of needed. Do that for a few days see if that gets u into ketosis? Worked for me, Infact I struggled to have all 3 shakes. I lost nearly 6stone in 5 mnths and I had the odd slip up usually a cheese and pickle sandwich lol .

You can buy the ketone strips from boots to keep an eye on.

 

[lumpybumps]

The tummy cramps are definately due to hunger. My stomach feels like its eating itself!!!!

 

[Siobhan89]

The tummy cramps are definately due to hunger. My stomach feels like its eating itself!!!!

I would have some more protein to get u by and plenty more water x

 

[txljay]

Add more protein. Alternatively, my CDC tells me to have an extra pack if I'm having a really bad day.

 

[lumpybumps]

Thanks everyone. I had slightly more protein with my evening meal last night and today have turned a corner. Think I'm FINALLY in ketosis! I can only imagine it was because I am such a carb junkie and had a lot of detoxing to do before going into ketosis! So pleased I didn't give up as I felt like doing yesterday... Got on the scales today and had a wonderful surprise!!! Thanks for keeping me on track xx