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Yank_in_NC

Wed, Oct-23-02 09:19

Keto Sticks

Do the keto sticks have to be dark purple in order to be in ketosis? If they're pink (middle) are you losing weight???

Kim :confused:

melissa07

Wed, Oct-23-02 10:23

There aren't degrees of ketosis, either you're in ketosis or you're not. A darker color on your keto sticks could indicate that you're not drinking enough water, or dietary fat can give you a postive reading on the sticks. I've lost 44 lbs and have never used them...don't rely on them too much, they are a notoriously unreliable indicator of your progress.

All the best,

:)

Logansmom

Sat, Oct-26-02 10:12

Re: Keto Sticks

Quote:

Originally posted by Yank_in_NC
Do the keto sticks have to be dark purple in order to be in ketosis? If they're pink (middle) are you losing weight???

Kim :confused:

Hi Kim :wave: I just wanted to let you know that I like the keto strips and I think they are kind of like being accountable for me. When mine dont turn quite that dark, I can usually figure out what it was that I ate that was bad. I figured out that way that the bbq pork rinds had a trace of brown sugar in them and it was throwing me off. Also, are you testing in the morning or evening? I heard evening was best, I think it is more accurate that way. Hope you have a low carb weekend :thup: Take care, Kim

raharris

Sun, Oct-27-02 12:37

right-o

Quote:

Originally posted by melissa07
. . . don't rely on them too much, they are a notoriously unreliable indicator of your progress.

Melissa has it just right -- the stix are not reliable at all. They can even register as *negative* and you might still be in ketosis!

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