Mon, Jan-06-03, 19:09
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
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Originally posted by rubyg64
I am drinking my water. At least 72 ounces, usually 96. That is why I don't understand why my ketosis sticks turn such a dark purple. (from last time I was on Atkins) Everyone says that means dehydration.
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If you're drinking plenty of water, those purple sticks can also just mean that you are eating plenty of fat. The sticks can't distinguish between ketones produced as a result of burning body fat and ketones produced as a result of digesting eaten fat.  |