Low ketone readings over extended fast - very confused please help

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(Oliver) #1

I’ve just completed a five day water fast and have strange readings, was hoping some of you could help me understand them:
Day 1 Ketones 0.1 Glucose 5
Day 2 K 0.7 in morning and 1.5 afternoon G 4.5
Day 3 K 2.2 morning and 3.1 afternoon G 3.9
Day 4 K 2.8 in morning and 2.5 afternoon G 4.1
Day 5 K 2.2 in the morning and 2.3 afternoon G 4.2

What is going on with my ketones?? I haven’t had anything but water but my ketones refuse to go past 3. Blood sugar is stable at around 4. Is my body eating the muscles rather Than fat at day 4 onwards? I’ve felt shit the entire time… and it’s meant to feel good? Please help!

#2

Cleaning house is painful. Stored toxins come out.

How much adipose tissue do you have left?

Did you do any physical activity on day 3 and 4?

(Oliver) #3

Thanks for your response. That makes sense. I’m a big runner, so lots of running usually. I’d say body fat % is probably around 8-9. Got no visible fat (not sure about adipose tissue exactly). Day 1-5 I did just 20 minutes of running (didn’t want to push it), 20 pushups and 20 sit-ups so nothing too crazy. I also would have a long hot bath, followed by a cold shower not sure if that would affect it?

#4

If it’s not a deficiency; it’s a toxicity.

How’s the air pollution?

(Oliver) #5

Air pollution is not really a thing where I live. It’s clean. However, it could be a protein detox! I have gone for Small periods where I was unable to locate much fat and had to make do. But most of the time I have plenty of fat. Thanks for your response it might be the protein coming out. I’ve noticed lots of pimples coming up on my face and around my body which is weird as well during the fast.