Hi. I've been on Atkins since Oct. 26. I did purchase keto sticks. I'd read on this forum that there were a lot of things that can affect (or is it effect?) the sticks, so not to go too highly on their color.

Now the induction phase is to burn your glycogen reserves and put you into ketosis, correct? So if you are 4 weeks into this and suddenly you find your keto sticks not changing color, then what?

How quickly do the keto sticks measure your system?

For example, yesterday I ate scrambled eggs (2), canadian bacon (2 pieces), cheese, pork rinds, boiled shrimp, lettuce/cheese/green pepper salad with ranch dressing and then, out of mouth desperation, a Ross LC bar. I measured my keto level 3 hrs after eating the LC chocolate bar, and again first thing this morning. At both measurings I was fine (according to the keto stick).

Now, after a sausage and cheese breakfast I'm out of ketosis according to the strips... so now what?

I don't believe I go over 20-25 carbs per day... and I've two other Ross LC bars before and they didn't through me out...

What do I do?

Thank you for your time,
Karla