Ketosis.... a question...
 

I've got bad breath, yeah. Does that mean that I'm in ketosis, or that I've just got bad breath? :)

I do not have the extra money to spend on ketosis strips... but any insite would be way helpful! :)

Could be either. ;) It's probably ketosis. The best thing to do is drink plenty of water to help flush those ketones out. :thup:

You don't need ketostix as an indicator of fat burning. Your breath and the funny taste in your mouth is the best thing to go by. :) Ketostix will also register dietary fat intake so they're not the most reliable thing to go by.

I didn't know what one was until after I low-carbed for about a year.

Karen

I have never used ketostix nor did I concern myself with ketosis. I do notice ocasional symptoms such as the metallic taste, unusual urine odors. But I was never interested if I were in ketosis or not.

Black57

I am in my 4th day and I have had that funny taste in my mouth too. I have been trying to drink lots of water.

Do you have suggestions for breath mints? I usually use Altoids...

Robin

Altoids are sweetened with sugar. :( You might want to find gum or mints that are artificially sweetened, or use those little power strip thingies that melt on the tongue.