[nkozyra]

I think the Atkins diet was low carbohydrate but not low enough to induce ketogenesis.

[throwaway_kufu]

(Dietary) Ketosis is only partially about low carbs, the other major part of the equation is high fat. With Atkins (like paleo diets) you might get the right amount of fat intake to enter into Ketosis, but it’s more likely you will be consuming to much lean protein and you will continue using glucose as your primary fuel source.

[tmikaeld]

Of course, eating high-carb meat like hot-dogs and chicken nuggets won't work.

I tested my urine during Atkins and I was either high or medium in Ketones. I did eat a lot of meat high in fat and little to no carbs.

I was able to keep being in ketosis while still eating about 50g carbs/day (Through meat products), while I was doing exercises daily.

[ddorian43]

Note for others tha urine isn't accurate. You need blood test.

[tmikaeld]

Time of the test matters a lot, I dismissed morning, because it was always too high.

Tested during mid-day and late afternoon and made an average.

[leadingthenet]

It’s accurate enough, at least in the beginning.

[jhayward]

It did indeed induce ketogenesis, in fact regular testing of urine for presence of ketone bodies was how one monitored whether their carb intake was appropriate