Ketosis Question
DameMcMame
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I've been have a rough few days at home, not having time for meal prep. Yesterday, my carb count was around 70. And it was NOT healthy carbs. Some were (salad, veggies), some weren't (handful of chips). Did I knock myself out of ketosis? I didn't show any weight gain this morning. It was the same as yesterday. Not sure if it might show up later. (Please don't pick on me for the chips - I made a mistake.) Thanks for any tips!
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Girl, everyone makes mistakes...Its a lifestyle, jump back on track and you will be back in ketosis within 3 days. From what I know (thats not much.lol) Ketosis usually kicks in after 20g carbs or less...I do 20g total carbs. How are measuring your ketones if I may ask? Im sure someone else will chime in with some better advice.But, dont let this set you back...keep on chuggin
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How long have you been doing this for?
If you are fat-adapted, you may be able to bounce back from something better than someone who has only been doing this for a week.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10434312/fat-adapted-vs-ketosis#latest
You can be in ketosis, have a high amount of carbs, and still be in ketosis because your body may burn glucose at a faster rate. This is true especially if you are very active, and can still produce ketones at a higher carb limit.
If you are fat-adapted, the occasional dip may result in some water weight gain, but you can usually dial yourself back better than someone brand new.1 -
Thanks KetoLady. I measure with ketosticks. I know they're not the most reliable, but they're cheap.
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Maybe go for a walk or do some activity to help your body use up the extra glucose if you are concerned?0
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Well, I've been struggling to stay with this WOE for a nearly a year. I'll do it for 3 to 5 weeks, then fall of the wagon for a month or two. I've been back on since 8/5. Determined to stick to it this time. Now I'm wondering how badly I've messed up my metabolism.... I have lost a total of 26 pounds over this time, but I still have a LONG way to go. so I don't really know for sure if I'm fat adapted.
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Maybe you could tell me based on my history?0
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I am really in no place to say. Unfortunately, people have individual reactions.
But I will say this: do not dwell on it. Move on. Your next chance to get back on track is your next meal. Have a nice high fat meal to combat any cravings and perhaps come up with a plan to get back on your right path.2 -
@dame...I use them too...no worries!0
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Thanks to both of you!0
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20 grams of carbs is arbitrary. Each body is different. Some can handle 75 grams a day and others less than 20. It is important to periodically measure yourself. I don't trust the sticks and use the Precision Xtra blood meter instead. But don't worry about it, you can't change the past. Look to what is making you cheat. Usually macros that have fat too low and protein too high. If you like chips, try Whisps....Nice little parm cheese chips that taste delightful. Get some powdered ranch dressing, toss in some whole sour cream for a dip and party your pants off!5
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I've never heard of Whisps! I'll check those our.2
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Even if you ate enough to stop ketone production, it will just be temporary as long as you get right back on plan.
Don't stress it. It's not like going out of ketosis means you can't get right back in. Sure you might lose a few hours or a day depending on how off plan you go, but it's just temporary.
Our bodies are very capable of going in and out of ketosis.
The worst possible reaction is really only if this causes you to give up or stress yourself out or have to fight carb cravings for a few days.
Regardless of being fat adapted or not, just get back on plan and make a plan for what to do the next time you don't meal prep.
I never meal prep and I manage not to fall into a bag of chips. If I happen to be starving because things were crazy that day, I eat pepperoni and/or cheese or make a cup of fatty coffee or tea or grab any food around that isn't carb heavy. If
Figure out why it was chips you grabbed instead of something that wouldn't have been high carb... Forgive yourself because it's only a problem if it's a consistent thing and figure out how to prevent that.7 -
I second what @Sunny_Bunny_ said!
Find some things that are plan friendly to keep around for the times you reach for the chips. Pepperoni is awesome for this! Put a layer of them on a plate and microwave for one minute, then allow to cool. These are better than chips imo! Make a dip as mentioned above, and you've got "chips and dip".
We all have to choose what we eat next. Every time it's LCHF foods we choose, the closer we are to the success we all strive for!
Hang in there! And congratulations on your loss so far!4
