Keto side effect?

I’ve been on keto since February and I’ve lost 40pounds. However just recently I have a smell that’ll knock out a horse! When I use the potty? Oh my word! It’s truly gross. My breath seems fine. Now the most carbs I’ve had in the last week is 11. The week before the most was 13. My calorie intake is approx 400 a day. I do stay home. But the pee thing, and maybe I’m dehydrated? I don’t have uti but definitely noticed a different feeling going potty. Should I take.  Break from keto? Do I not drink enough? Am I strange? Haha

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    • Gina
    • Gina.9
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Please consider increasing you calories.  400 calories is not healthy.

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Gina  I’m not trying to keep them low, it seems I can’t eat enough. Do you think that could be why my urine smells?  I still have energy, if I’m running low macadamia nuts are my go to. But it’s like I’m never hungry?

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    • ShortGuy
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    • ShortGuy
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Boston B Urine should be just slightly yellow on the verge of crystal clear signifying proper hydration. Dehydration will cause concentrated urine, which is a darker yellow and odorous, and will also have reduced volume. Make sure you are getting the amount of water you need. I’ve heard certain foods can affect urine smell but, I can’t speak intelligently on that. Never felt the need to research it. However my main concern is your low caloric intake. That in itself could cause issues I’d imagine. 400 calories is way low. 

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    • Gina
    • Gina.9
    • 4 yrs ago
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    It could be. 1200 is considered the minimum for adult women without medical supervision.  Of course that is a general guideline, and there will be variation based on metabolism, weight etc.  400 calories is incredibly low, likely dangerous to your health and may stall your metabolism making losing weight more difficult. I am trying to eat smaller amounts more often.

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    ShortGuy oooo.... crap. I went in and rechecked, some days I’m in the negatives for calories? How’s that even possible? I joined planet fitness 4 months ago and still haven’t gone so it’s not exercising!! I eat eggs zero carb breads and bagels,  grass fed burger, cream cheese, avacodo butter and a bunch of keto friendly cookies 🤫 I feel like I’m not hungry... but dehydrated yes

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Gina  I’ve gone off for a day twice. Both times I was disappointed with the food I was eating 😂 but still had no cravings or even desire to eat.  You’re talking to someone who weighed 200lbs! Carbs? I had to be eating over 300 a day. I don’t think I ever cooked. Sad I know. But now it’s like food is a nuisance. Except the smells! Still love the smell! Taste is diminished 

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    • ShortGuy
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    • ShortGuy
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Boston B Physical activity/exercise subtract consumed calories from your net. So eating 400 calories & exercising burns 200, you’re net calories are 200. Just an example. Perhaps that’s what this is? 

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  • You might want to get checked for a UTI sometimes they don't have any more symptoms that you are describing

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    ShortGuy  I decided to eat something tonight. I got a lil freaked with the concern over lack of calories!! I had 1/2 tuna sub, honestly I don’t feel well now.  Some how I have to find a balance 

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    debra06201374ad  I never thought of that I suppose I could get a test and check that too! 

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  • Boston B Unless you are not drinking any water there should not be the smell or color. Hope you are feeling better.

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    • ShortGuy
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    • ShortGuy
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Boston B Please look to see what your total calories are for any given day & report back. On Daily Log go to In Depth & scroll down. You’ll see total calories.

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    • ShortGuy
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    • ShortGuy
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Boston B Work. Sorry. You can also just scroll down and look for subtotal on the main daily log screen. Either way works.

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    debra06201374ad  Guess what??!!! I have a bladder infection 🥴 symptoms came on wicked today and Dr. confirmed. Thank you for your suggestions and help!

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  • They talk about this in one of the CM articles concerning getting the right amount of Electrolytes  

     

    “A good way to determine whether you’re getting enough water or not is by looking at the color of your urine. If it’s a light yellow or clear, then you’re most likely hydrated. The darker yellow your urine is, the more dehydrated you are. In this case, you should consider increasing your water intake. “

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  • Boston B Are you feeling better and drinking like a fish?

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    • Boston B
    • Boston_B
    • 4 yrs ago
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    debra06201374ad  oh yes!!!! I feel much much better. Unfortunately a lot of Dr.’s aren’t very familiar with the keto diet. I took a couple days off and will start fresh again. Armed with this new info!!! I’m getting better advice and information here than asking my Dr.’s!!! Thanks!!!!!

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    • Moondrake
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    • Moondrake
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Tallynoles98 Unless you take B vitamins.  They make your urine very yellow for several hours.

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  • Boston B Happy news and you are right .I find interesting groups and research everything. My goal is down 30 lbs before I see my Dr.  unless I need to before. :).           

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  • Tallynoles98 Moondrake  Boston B   A funny thing happened to me a few years back.  I drank so much water that I failed a drug test. They thought I was trying to flush my system out.   Took the test early in the morning and passed.   

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