I do the metabostix first thing in the morning before eating anything. They've been getting gradually lighter (I've been on Atkins 12 days) and this morning no ketones shown at all. They're in the original container and are new so should be good.

I've stopped the Atkins supplements because of what seems like side effects, I'm just on a Centrum multivitamin now. Yesterday's menu: Several bacon strips (pretty fatty) and scrambled eggs; two skinless chicken thighs; two cups of lettuce and one cup of asparagus; three oz of mild cheddar cheese; and one hamburger patty grilled, so the fat drained off. Also three cups of decaf coffee and one cup of Cranberry Cove herbal tea with Splenda.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.