Ketosis Urine test

[raynmela]

To all,

trying to follow CKD for the first time now and read a good amount of info on here and on other boards. What I did not find is this, when assessing the Ketosis urine test, what should be my goal? Trace amount? small amount? moderate? and how often should I check since I know the levels may vary according to water intake and workout routine vs time of day. thanks all.

Ray

[outtagetme]

im following a ckd right now...about 350g protein, 150g fat (staggered...mon/tues 150g, wed 100, 50 thurs, 50 fri, 50 sat, 50 sun, 25 mon [damn hard day], 25 tues, 25 wed [hell on earth], 10 thrus [carb up, thank God]), <10g carbs (except every 10th day...then 500g-1000g carbs, but only healthy ones...no transfats or high fructose corn syrup. 10 days is extreme, but 7 days is just seems too soon for me). i look really flat most days. but as for the keto tests, im fairly sure the ketone level should be as high as you can get it. im in the dark purple area after 3 days. the more ketones in your urine, the more body fat being used for energy. at least that is the way i understood it. i check twice daily...morning and evening. i would like to know how water intake affects levels though...i thought dehydration was the only way water levels could affect ketosis.

[raynmela]

hey out,


yeah, by water intake I meant dehydration affecting ketostix. hey bro, can you post up what makes up most of your meals? especially when doing the 50grams and below on carbs. thanks for the reply bro. Im just getting used to this now, im still in trace (day 2 this week). How long does it take you to get back into ketosis following carb up day?

Ray

[outtagetme]

i try to keep days 1-9 20g or less of carbs. its misery. here is a sample of one day...

730am-4 whole eggs, 5 slices of bacon, 12 cubes of cheese
1000am-1 1/2 cans of tuna, spoonful of mayo
1230pm-2 chicken breasts, 2 tbsp of olive oil
300pm-6 penrose hot sausages, 18 cubes of cheese
530pm-12 oz. sliced ham
800pm-1 1/2 cans of tuna, spoonful of mayo
1030pm-12oz/16oz ribeye
100am-protein shake (by this point im sick of eating)

some days ill substitute more protein shakes than i should...its hard to keep fats high enough with protein shakes. as long as you dont go crazy with the carb up day you should be back into ketosis in about 1 day or 1 1/2 days. this probably varies for different people. my last carb day was a disaster. it started good with some stir fry, salads, broccoli, etc...and ended with taco bell, dairy queen, and pepsi. it took 3 days to get back in ketosis good. try to avoid transfats and anything with high fructose corn syrup and you should go back in easier. dill pickles have high fructose corn syrup, so make sure ya read labels...they try to sneak that shit in everywhere.

[outtagetme]

oh yeah, i have to do at least 30 minutes of cardio each day or my blood pressure goes up some...i usually try avoid sodium but its damn near impossible on this diet. the more cardio i do, the more my blood pressure stays down. side note: tuna + tren - carbs = highly flammable.

[getthepump40]

Originally Posted by outtagetme

1030pm-12oz/16oz ribeye
100am-protein shake (by this point im sick of eating)

just my 2cents man but why don't you just down that shake (if you can) with that ribeye 1am doesn't sound good your body needs to rest, again just my2

[outtagetme]

ive thought about that, but im concerned about going without protein for that long of a time period...but of course, not too many people here are "natty" so im guessing it probably isnt a big deal whether or not i get that shake.*lol* nice avatar, i like it.

[qhams]

Originally Posted by raynmela

To all,

trying to follow CKD for the first time now and read a good amount of info on here and on other boards. What I did not find is this, when assessing the Ketosis urine test, what should be my goal? Trace amount? small amount? moderate? and how often should I check since I know the levels may vary according to water intake and workout routine vs time of day. thanks all.

Ray

I do 5-6 days of no carbs followed by 1-2 day carb up. I usually am in slight to moderate ketosis. For me I notice more results when I get in ketosis quicker...for example if I can get into ketosis by Wed morning I get good result for the week...but if takes me til Thurs or Fri to get into ketosis I usually dont get great results...as far as fat lose that is.

Usually when it takes me to long to get into ketosis it has been due to slack in my diet and allowing to many carbs to creep in.

I usually look like the following...
20 grams of glutamine before morning cardio or strength training

8-9am Protein shake - 40 grams of whey protein, small handful of berries (yes I know carbs), Flax seeds, and MCT oil and peanut butter

10-11am - small serving of cheese and small handful of almonds

12-2 - Meat, 1-2 low carb vegetables like brocolli or green beans

3-4 - small serving of cheese and small handful of almonds

6-7 - Meat, 1-2 low carb vegetables like brocolli or green beans

Sometimes there is another snack thrown in there...my snacks are not always cheese and almonds...alot of the times its a small serving of meat.

I also consume multivit/min, 200-300mg r-ALA (until ketosis is reached), and 10 grams of fish oil a day.

Also I consume 2-3 servings of physillium husk powder a day usually with my meals to help keep regular.

And finally if I get two workouts in during the day I will consume a low carb mod protein and mod fat shake.

[nextBIGone]

Originally Posted by qhams

I do 5-6 days of no carbs followed by 1-2 day carb up. I usually am in slight to moderate ketosis. For me I notice more results when I get in ketosis quicker...for example if I can get into ketosis by Wed morning I get good result for the week...but if takes me til Thurs or Fri to get into ketosis I usually dont get great results...as far as fat lose that is.

Usually when it takes me to long to get into ketosis it has been due to slack in my diet and allowing to many carbs to creep in.

I usually look like the following...
20 grams of glutamine before morning cardio or strength training

8-9am Protein shake - 40 grams of whey protein, small handful of berries (yes I know carbs), Flax seeds, and MCT oil and peanut butter

10-11am - small serving of cheese and small handful of almonds

12-2 - Meat, 1-2 low carb vegetables like brocolli or green beans

3-4 - small serving of cheese and small handful of almonds

6-7 - Meat, 1-2 low carb vegetables like brocolli or green beans

Sometimes there is another snack thrown in there...my snacks are not always cheese and almonds...alot of the times its a small serving of meat.

I also consume multivit/min, 200-300mg r-ALA (until ketosis is reached), and 10 grams of fish oil a day.

Also I consume 2-3 servings of physillium husk powder a day usually with my meals to help keep regular.

And finally if I get two workouts in during the day I will consume a low carb mod protein and mod fat shake.

What are your goals man? Seems to me like you are not eating enough food...wether you are trying to lose or gain weight.

[mjfit]

Originally Posted by nextBIGone

What are your goals man? Seems to me like you are not eating enough food...wether you are trying to lose or gain weight.

I agree whats up with the cheese and almond meals... I just started the keto diet and dont no if im eating enough im eating as much as the diet says for a 200lb guy and im 170 so im going to roll with it. the diet is going great I love it the first 4 days wer rough but no I feel great so much energy those keto strips are garbage imo. im going 2 weeks befor a carb meal.