Astroguy
Sat, Oct-16-04, 00:50
Clipped from my intro (feel free to read that to know more about me) :wave:
Briefly... I started induction on Atkins on Oct 12th, Ketone stips showing high amounts 80-160 mg per dL or 8 to 16 mmol per L ... stips are old but I think I go as dark as they can indicate.
I have a few questions about this diet considering my renewed physical activity... the most pressing question right now is the amount of ketosis I should allow myself to be in. My test strips show I have a very large level of Ketones (reached ketosis on 3rd day of induction, today is the 4th day)...is that safe? In addition, tonight for a couple hours I had cold hands and feet, lightheadedness, mild stomach cramps, flushed face and I feel flushed. Sounds like symptoms of ketoacidosis. I am not diabetic... Anyway... I am wondering if this is normal of if I need to add to add more carbs to reduce the amount of ketones because of how much I am burning.
If this sort of reaction is safe, I am fine with it. I actually love seeing purple on those strips because I know its the effects of burning fat, but with the amount of exercise I do...
Here is a breakdown of carbs ingested and workouts on average..
Carbs 18g per day on average so far
Workout 1-1.5hours per day 3 days on, one day rest
Steve
BTW: In the 2 hours I spent here posting and reading, I feel perfectly fine now, but the question remains...has there been any sorta special consideration given to athlete...uhmm... wannabes :agree: and how much more ketones they will produce when on very low carb intakes:help:
BTW...I am a personal trainer...not really wanting to train until I can offer some visual proof of such knowledge....
Briefly... I started induction on Atkins on Oct 12th, Ketone stips showing high amounts 80-160 mg per dL or 8 to 16 mmol per L ... stips are old but I think I go as dark as they can indicate.
I have a few questions about this diet considering my renewed physical activity... the most pressing question right now is the amount of ketosis I should allow myself to be in. My test strips show I have a very large level of Ketones (reached ketosis on 3rd day of induction, today is the 4th day)...is that safe? In addition, tonight for a couple hours I had cold hands and feet, lightheadedness, mild stomach cramps, flushed face and I feel flushed. Sounds like symptoms of ketoacidosis. I am not diabetic... Anyway... I am wondering if this is normal of if I need to add to add more carbs to reduce the amount of ketones because of how much I am burning.
If this sort of reaction is safe, I am fine with it. I actually love seeing purple on those strips because I know its the effects of burning fat, but with the amount of exercise I do...
Here is a breakdown of carbs ingested and workouts on average..
Carbs 18g per day on average so far
Workout 1-1.5hours per day 3 days on, one day rest
Steve
BTW: In the 2 hours I spent here posting and reading, I feel perfectly fine now, but the question remains...has there been any sorta special consideration given to athlete...uhmm... wannabes :agree: and how much more ketones they will produce when on very low carb intakes:help:
BTW...I am a personal trainer...not really wanting to train until I can offer some visual proof of such knowledge....