Keto Sticks

[PinkLady260]

Hi All,

Do you all use Keto Sticks? How important are they? I didn't use them at all my first time around. I went on the basis that they are expensive and instead I measured my progress solely by measurement, weight and fit of my clothes.

Just curious

Luv,

Pink

[mitzimarie]

Re: Keto Sticks

Hi, Pink!

I have never used Keto Sticks... not the first time around or this time around.

[speedyturtle]

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I don't use them, I can pretty much tell I am in Ketosis. Not so hungry/taste in my mouth/thirsty. If I could not tell, I would definately use them.

[I_WILL_Lose_Weight]

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My mom used to buy them so I still use them. Sometimes I just use them randomly when I already know I'm in ketosis just as a comfort. It's sort of like telling myself, "Look. I'm already in ketosis. Why should I cheat and get out of it?"

Otherwise, it's not really necessary as everyone else has said. It's just a comfort.

[harmony3098]

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i use them. it's very motivating for me. i want to see that i am in moderate to high ketosis...it validates my efforts and challenges me to stay cheat free. right now, i need that kind of cheerleader. my first week, i used them every day; now i'm going to use them once a week, the same day i weigh and measure.

[booklady]

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You, know, it is really a personal choice. I do not use them as I drink a lot of water and crystal light all day and when you drink that much fluid, it dilutes the urine and you can get an inaccurate reading. I would go by your energy level, your hunger or lack of it, if your clothes are getting looser and your scale numbers. If you really feel you need the sticks, there is nothing wrong with it, but as you said, they are pretty pricey. I would do what makes you feel most comfortable.
Stephie

[SandyL2002]

Re: Keto Sticks

Hi All,

Do you all use Keto Sticks? How important are they? I didn't use them at all my first time around. I went on the basis that they are expensive and instead I measured my progress solely by measurement, weight and fit of my clothes.

Just curious

Luv,

Pink

I have never used the Keto Sticks... Don't think I ever would.. Because I think I would be obsessive over it...and some people get that way too

[*Emma*]

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I *used* to be obsessive about it, now i just test about once a month to make sure i'm in ketosis, or if ive had a particularly heavy carb day, i'll check the day after to make sure i didnt't go too far.

I've only ever bought one tub, with 50 in, since August 2004 lol, so its not really that much of an expense to me, but i felt i needed them more the first time around cos i didnt know what i was looking for, this time round i know i'm doing everything right.

[Prettycricket]

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I use them so that I DON'T obsess on other things! It keeps me off of the scale and it lets me know that my body is still working on burning it even if I can't see it in the tape or scale. It's just a personal choice. I did however find some CHEAP ones--_CVS brand has their own. Much better price! Also, as a big cheapskate my first time around--I would take them and cut them lengthwise in half. I got twice the sticks for the money! LOL.......