Is it REALLY Ketosis??

[Prettycricket]

Hi all. I have a question. I did Atkins about 8 years ago and was successful--but I was NOT diabetic then and remember it being HARD to get into ketosis. This time around, the ketones were showing up on the 2nd day. And they have shown up every day since. But I am NOT losing weight. Can being diabetic interfere with accuracy of the ketones? I'm not really freaking on the pound thing--I know the tape measure is more important than the scale--but it makes me wonder. Anyone know??

[Uk Girl]

You say you haven't lost any weight - your ticker says you have lost 4lbs!?

I shouldn't imagine being diabetic would make a difference, surely you would get to ketosis faster as you wouldn't have been eating a load of sugar previously .....

[Prettycricket]

Yeah....well....I haven't updated the ticker. It was a little discouraging! I lost those 4 pounds in the first few days and then they poofed! back on! I haven't done anything different--still under 20 carbs....high fat and medium protein. Lots of water.... IDK!

[Uk Girl]

Don't get discouraged - you shouldn't weigh for the first 2 weeks - you weight can go up and down just like that on the scales - I lost 12 lbs in the first 3 weeks then nothing until week 6 (just 2lbs) I can have a 6lb difference some days on those darned scales - I should have them locked away!

[stark3923]

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[Bren]

Linda,

Are you on meds? If so, what meds are you on? Have you measured? Have you lost inches?


Stark,

I answered your question in the main forum........ you are totally normal. A pause in the second to sixth week is totally normal. You did not state weather you are diabetic?

[Prettycricket]

Yes, I am on meds--Wellbutrin (not one of the ones known to frustrate metabolism) and Ziac (bp). And, no I haven't measured this time around. Okay-I know--you're slapping your forehead now! My main thing is knowing if the ketones are true. If they are--I can relax. I know not to judge by the pounds or EVEN the tape as long as I'm in ketosis. I can be patient and wait for it all knowing inside it's all doing what it's supposed to. I just wonder whether the strips are correct because of the diabetes. Okay --yes measuring today so that I have some kind of guideline. This is day 9. I remember the first time around I was on Paxil and immediately weaned off of it. I am NOT ready to give up the Wellbutrin......

[Bren]

I would have to say you are doing fine! How do you feel?
The strips are only a tool...... we have had many people here never register on the strips lose great and others just the opposite!
I do not believe there is any difference in the readings of the sticks for diabetics/pre-diabetic or non diabetic.

[Prettycricket]

Thanks Bren. I do feel better. I can tell a big difference in energy. This may sound pathetic, but I just got back from a soccer match and I am feeling good enough to hit WalMart-on-a-Saturday (different from other days, ya know). A few weeks ago--that would have been my activity for the day! I'd be wiped out and stay home and scrapbook. So, I KNOW it's "working" just waiting for the visual!

[Bren]

and that is what it is all about! The way you feel!

I love hearing people talk about the energy they now have.

and.........yes Walmart on a Saturday, not just shopping but an adventure in itself.