Hello frineds,

I started on the Atkins diet monday. On Wednesday I tested for Ketosis and the results were positive on a MODERALTE LEVEL. The test strips have a gradient as follows:

Negative
Trace 5
Small 15
Moderate 40
Large 80
Large 160

What is the ideal level of ketosis under the Atkin's diet? I am only testing at the modrate level.

Thanks,

Martin

Trace and up means you are in ketosis. Too dark means you are dehydrated.

Congrats!


Beth

Hello Beth,

You have made my day.

--martin

After reading many threads about this subject, I think most people would tell you that any change on the keto stick is a good thing. When do you test? I almost always do it in the morning- when your urine is the most concentrated. My strips are usually dark then, but lighter if I test later in the day. I can also tell where my keto lies by the lovely taste in my mouth!!
Good luck!