To JuicyJackie!

I was having the same problem as you during my first couple of days with the strips. (I'm still in my induction diet period) I couldnt get the strips any further than a slight discolouration. I do recall reading in the book, that drinking lots of water "dilutes" the Keytones and so reduces the effectiveness of the tests.

One thing I have done this weekend also, is that Ive tracked not only my carbs, but my calories too, and really concentrated on bringing them down. (around 1200 cals, up to 10gm carbs) which although extreme, has really taken effect, and Ive managed to lose 3 pound in 2 days.

Once your on the next period of the diet, I dont think you need to be making the tabs purple anyway, as long as there is some reaction it is working. But as I say, If you want a boost on the ole weight loss, monitor your calories & carbs writing everything down, and bring them down a bit (perhaps not to the extreme I have, this is only for a week!!). It has helped for me.

p.s If you wanna stay in touch via email, let me know. I'm only from Cannock in Staffordshire myself. We can motivatae each other to our goals if you like?