tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post2096475481089778578..comments2024-03-19T05:18:49.316-06:00Comments on Kickin' Carb Clutter: 3 Ways to Jump-Start Weight Loss When StuckVickie Ewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-3830905691137939392017-05-26T13:46:19.271-06:002017-05-26T13:46:19.271-06:00Cooking is not mandatory for weight loss, provided...Cooking is not mandatory for weight loss, provided you're not going over 20 a day. <br /><br />Some people lose water weight the first week, while others don't. Not losing doesn't mean the diet isn't working, especially if you were on a complete whole foods diet before. How much you have to lose also plays into this.<br /><br />If your hunger has gone down a little, and you're satisfied with less food, that's a sign that you're doing fine. <br /><br />Adapting to a low-carb diet takes a few weeks. The first day the body uses glycogen, then it turns to oxidizing amino acids. It takes about 7 to 10 days before the body decides to stop burning through its protein stores and use body fat instead.<br /><br />Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-1169402291391589342017-05-26T10:47:06.446-06:002017-05-26T10:47:06.446-06:00I have questions...they may be crazy questions, bu...I have questions...they may be crazy questions, but...I have been doing a Keto diet for about a week. I haven't noticed the "flu" or even a big increase in urine output. I drink (and have for a year) around 100 ounces of water a day. My bladder is massive!<br />I was also completely whole foods before I started Keto.<br />My appetite has decreased some and I get full much faster, but my scales aren't budging.<br />I work insane hours and commute several hours a day for work. I've been eating things I can throw in my lunchbox fast and have been cooking very little due to time constraints. Is cooking mandatory for weight loss?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659719296238875413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-25384209409626394862017-04-30T12:34:56.557-06:002017-04-30T12:34:56.557-06:00You're welcome. After you adapt, ketones are o...You're welcome. After you adapt, ketones are only used to fuel the brain. Your muscles and other body systemd use fats for fuel. Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-30435147231792404832017-04-30T11:26:09.368-06:002017-04-30T11:26:09.368-06:00Thanks so much for mentioning that you don't m...Thanks so much for mentioning that you don't make the test strips change color at all. I never do anymore and thought the diet wasn't working even though I had lost that hyperactive appetite! I can be so dense sometimes. I feel better on Atkins long as I drink plenty of water, about 8 ounces every hour. <br />Anyway thanks again!Cranky Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718545938183853215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-36192309839873589232015-10-26T13:12:25.843-06:002015-10-26T13:12:25.843-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516589170176442987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-28860404819472695072013-04-19T09:29:03.386-06:002013-04-19T09:29:03.386-06:00Hi Mari,
Are you measuring ketosis through using u...Hi Mari,<br />Are you measuring ketosis through using urine test strips? If so, you might not be spilling ketones at the exact moment you're checking. We don't spill ketones consistently. Only when the body wants to get rid of them.<br /><br />How is your appetite? Has it gone down? Is that why you're only eating twice a day? Or is that more of a time factor? Lowered appetite is a far better gauge of being in ketosis than the sticks are.<br /><br />Are you losing weight? What happens sometimes when you take a break is that you go back to dieting, the body sees dieting as a temporary problem. So it begins filling your fat cells with water as it uses up the fat. It believes (or hopes) that you're going to take a break soon, and a higher amount of carbs will be coming in.<br /><br />The body doesn't like to shrink its fat cells unless it has to. Sometimes, you have to just wait things out. If you're only eating 20 carbs per day and it's been more than 3 to 5 days, you "have" to be in Ketosis, even if you're aren't spilling ketones into the urine or losing weight.<br /><br />The longer you follow a low-carb diet, the more efficient your body gets at burning ketones. You won't spill as many. I don't change the urine test strips at all - ever - anymore, even during Induction.<br /><br />Being pre-diabetic means you're insulin resistant. That could be a factor, but that depends on what you ate (how many carbs or sugars) during your break. Most people who do well on a low carb diet are pre-diabetic.<br /><br />If you were eating a lot more carbs, your insulin level might currently be too high. But that's just a waiting game too. 20 carbs per day will drop your levels fairly quickly. Once the insulin normalizes, weight loss speed picks up.<br /><br />How tall are you? Your protein amount sounds fine, unless you're really tall. How much fat are you eating? Not everyone can eat a lot of fat and still lose. Calories are also important, the more weight you lose. Generally, the body needs at least 10 times your current weight in calories just to maintain standard body functions. However, I never ate to that level myself.<br />Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-8873269419463318592013-04-18T15:20:37.232-06:002013-04-18T15:20:37.232-06:00oh I was recently diagnosed as pre diabetic althou...oh I was recently diagnosed as pre diabetic although I do not take any medication, not sure if that has any effect...thank you againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696418620801202371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-67442422913374897672013-04-18T15:17:24.624-06:002013-04-18T15:17:24.624-06:00I have enjoyed reading your posts for over a year....I have enjoyed reading your posts for over a year. You give great information. I started on a ketosis diet in September 2012 at 290 lbs today I'm at 230. I have taken a break for the past 3 months and started up again, my problem is I cant seem to get back into Ketosis. I keep my carbs at around 20 grams per day my protein is around 6 to 8 oz per meal. I can only eat twice a day. I am not as active as I was trying to improve that any suggestions would be appreciated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696418620801202371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-18084980646992325082013-03-04T19:37:02.494-07:002013-03-04T19:37:02.494-07:00Most people are able to eat about 35 to 40 carbs p...Most people are able to eat about 35 to 40 carbs per day and still lose. It all depends on how insulin resistant you are. You'll have to experiment to find out for sure. But in general, as long as you're in ketosis, you should lose. But you won't lose every single week. It varies.<br /> Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-13366159101368079522013-03-02T09:21:55.235-07:002013-03-02T09:21:55.235-07:00Im in ketosis light then dark then light...I'm...Im in ketosis light then dark then light...I'm trying to stay in the 20-25 carb range. I lost 8lbs the first 3 weeks, now I just want too know, will I continue too loose if only in ketosis or will I loose by keeping carb intake at 25Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-5611189471319575592011-06-13T16:29:04.857-06:002011-06-13T16:29:04.857-06:00A low carb diet is healthy. I have had surgeons an...A low carb diet is healthy. I have had surgeons and cardiologists assure me that Atkins is SAFE.<br /> <br />Ketostix measure how many ketones your body is getting rid of, without using them completely. Drinking lots of water helps the liver process body fat. <br /><br />The weight you lose initially is mostly glycogen and the water the body stores to process that glycogen when needed. Lowering carbs causes the body to use that glycogen. When it gets half depleted or so, (which only takes a day or two), the body starts breaking down fat to create glucose for your organs that need glucose. Most organs can use fatty acids for fuel. The brain, heart, and some kidney cells can use ketones. <br /><br />As your body gets more efficient at using ketones, your sticks will get lighter. That doesn't mean "less" ketosis, it just means your body is burning the ketones.Vickie Ewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933461203986015406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-71082347765008025312011-05-26T07:49:41.923-06:002011-05-26T07:49:41.923-06:00I am currently on my 4th day of nothing but protei...I am currently on my 4th day of nothing but protein intake. I am already in ketosis. According to the ketostix, at large amounts (80). The chart only goes up one more color. I drinks LOTS of water, so I am hoping this keeps my kidneys healthy. Having high blood pressure since I was 16, and I am now 44, I had enough stress on my kidneys. Is it healthy to stay in ketosis for the sake of losing weight? As my 5th day approaches, I will be adding in green vegetables. I have already lost 10 lbs in 4 days. I just want to lose weight...I don't want to die trying!! Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215338456029037257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-75938603744027705332011-03-27T17:13:04.137-06:002011-03-27T17:13:04.137-06:00I love your article and hope to see more.I love your article and hope to see more.Kenhttp://ken219.eliteweightlosspackage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839697656674262294.post-2980829944073284962007-06-24T13:59:00.000-06:002007-06-24T13:59:00.000-06:00This is an excellent blog. I love your writing st...This is an excellent blog. I love your writing style and agree with everything you've written. <BR/><BR/>I've been M/E for about a year and starting to question if perhaps a K/E program is more healthy (lower fat being more healthy, I mean). Just some things I'm tossing around lately after reading about Kimkins.<BR/><BR/>I've bookmarked your blog and will enjoy reading past posts. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com