Ketosis during induction phase

[AZNick]

After a week on phase 1, I have now lost about 8 lbs and I am very surprised, as yesterday I weighed myself expected to have lost barely anything and wow, all of a suddent the weight dropped.

I bought some Ketostix and to my surprise, no trace of ketones at all. My wife already has traces.

So what gives? Am I losing weight due to portion control and carb restriction, or does the ketosis take longer to happen?

Just wondering.

THanks all and great site!

[cincywbbw]

Alot of folks dont worry about the stix, some dont even use them because too many things can change them. Depending on the time of day, what you have drank and so on..If you have an odd taste in your mouth thats a sure fire sign, but it sounds to me like you are in since you are loosing. Someone else may come along and explain it better than I can tho.
Good luck!

[Elizellen]

Here is an interesting thread about the physical signs of being in ketosis.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6762 (What are the physical signs of being in ketosis?)

I am one who never showed any colour change on the ketosticks too!