 Re: ketosis please help me | |
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Originally Posted by NewKim2009  The issue is that one day after the gym I may test my ketones and its dark red (I drink lots of water all day!) but This is great I want to see the red!
Then the next morning, first pee of the day, its possibly a trace but looks more negative??? Whats up with that? It goes from ketones to negative all the time, but my diet doesn't change. | You should not test for ketosis first thing in the morning or after gym. The best time to test is about 2 hours after a meal. Also, do not wait more than 15 seconds to read the strip. Quote:
OH the only thing I do, that may be affecting it is eat LOTS of pork rinds, LOL
Thats been my main snack. They are really high in protein, and I think I heard that too much protein can convert to carbs or something? Is that true?
| Dr. Atkins wrote that excess protein will be converted into glucose, since protein cannot be stored as such.
Besides protein, pork rinds have a lot of sodium. That may cause water retention issues and it is not good for your blood pressure either.
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