Please help! Newbie here and I just slipped out of Ketosis

[andipand]

I everyone. OMGOSH today is day four and I've lost 5 4.2 lbs as of this morning. I love this WOE. Even this morning my keto stix were in moderate. But tonight when I got home not even trace. I haven't don't anything really different today than the 1st three days. This is what I've eaten.


2 eggs poached
One slice cheese
coffee with heavy cream and stivia

they had chick fil'a at work and I had a chicken biscuit but removed the biscuit and scraped off the coating.

Lunch, 2 cups salad. full on blue cheese and 2 slices turkey

herbal tea, no sweetner.

one diet coke.


The only thing I've done differently today than other days is the diet coke and the chick fil'a, (but I removed all breading) The other items I was eating daily too when I got to purple ketones.

I'm thinking it must be the diet coke or the chick filet must have some sort of fillers? Please share your opinions and experience please

[stacy3477]

I wouldn't rely too heavily on the stix...I've gotten negative readings for checking right after I eat or first thing in the morning. There's lots of factors that can give you a bad reading. How much water did you drink today?

[Georgiana]

Deep breath........

You're probably still in ketosis. Ketostix only measure the concentration of excess acetoacetate (one of the three types of ketones) you spill over into the urine. So if you have no left over acetoacetate or if their concentration is below the threshold of the stix, the stix won't change color.

Don't give your third cup of veggies to anyone. It's yours and you need to eat it. So add another cup of veggies to your menu to get the required 3 cups. Also remember that over half of your net carbs should come from veggies.

Diet Coke is sweetened with aspartame and many stalled Atkineers discover they are stalled because of it. Dr. Atkins recommended avoiding aspartame and choosing other sweeteners instead. Also, don't forget to count the Stevia and any diet drinks towards your daily sweeteners. We are allowed to have at most 3 servings per day (1 packet of Stevia is 1 serving, 8 oz of diet soda is 1 serving).

What are you doing for your exercise? Exercise is ketogenic... not to mention how good it can make you feel!

[Georgiana]

Oh, and check these threads:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...g-ketosis.html (What are the physical signs of being in ketosis?)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-ketostix.html (When is the best time to test with ketostix?)

They contain important info about ketosis, ketostix, how you should use ketostix, etc.

[kaylasgram]

Andipand ~ You have had some GREAT advice already!!!

I just wanted to add my support & hope that once you have calmed down that you are able to have a PEACEFUL rest of your Night!!!

Sounds like your Program has been going very well so far & Keep Up The Good Work!!!

~Cindi~

[andipand]

Thank you both for your quick answers and education. I did end up going to sleep peacefully. I guess I shouldn't have freaked. I checked today and what do you know? Ketosis again. This board has a wealth of knowledge also

[kaylasgram]

Andipand ~ Iam glad to hear that all in back on trak for you this AM & your off to having a GREAT Atkins Whole Foods Filled Saturday!!!

Keep Up The AWESOME Work, Your Well On Your Way To Success!!!

~Cindi~

[JulieB]

Originally Posted by andipand

Thank you both for your quick answers and education. I did end up going to sleep peacefully. I guess I shouldn't have freaked. I checked today and what do you know? Ketosis again. This board has a wealth of knowledge also

Yes, this board is great! Check out the stickies at the top of the forums & the FAQs...they have a wealth of knowledge from experienced Atkineers that will boost your confidence & help you avoid making common mistakes.

It sounds like you are doing well...keep up the good work. Best wishes,