ketosis

[snugasabug]

Hi there, I'm going to be joining you all so I'm just researching your forum and then will go shopping I need to ensure I'm ready and no what my allowances are I'm not that sure about the carb allowances yet and could someone tell me what makes the breath smell whilst in ketosis and what is ketosis thanks for your help.

I'm also new to minimins browsed just before easter that's it so far.

 

[moonlights]

Hi snug - have you got a copy of the Atkins book? I really recommend reading it before you start the diet as its easy to go wrong or miss something important otherwise. It will answer all your questions and explain the science behind ketosis.

In the meantime have a read of the 'so you're thinking of starting Atkins' sticky and the 'Atkins questions answered' thread.

 

[snugasabug]

Hi there, Thanks Moonlights for the advice I have a book on order but the thread about has been a great help also.x

 

[TRISTAR]

You will learn gradually what your carb tolerance is as everyone is different. Also people go into ketosis at different times. I have just had 2 weeks of eating carbs, i started low carbing again yesterday and I already have 15 mg/dL ketones showing in my urine. I try and stick to around 20g carbs a day, but I can go to about 30g with taking white kidney bean extract