Clipped from my intro (feel free to read that to know more about me)
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
and how much more ketones they will produce when on very low carb intakes
BTW...I am a personal trainer...not really wanting to train until I can offer some visual proof of such knowledge....