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    Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

    Ok. . I have a question . .I have been doing good and cheat free for 4 days now. . working out with a personal trainer and I am really proud of myself

    Lastnight before going to bed I test my urine with the Ketostix and it's a big bright PURPLE!! I love it.. considered framing it. .. and dismissed the idea. . knowing i'd have another beautiful purple one in the AM. ..

    Well this morning. . it did nothing at all .. no change of color. . not even a trace. . what's that mean? How come? Why oh why!? My body hates me!!

    Does anyone know how this happens. . does this mean i am not in ketosis anymore. .. what is the DEAL!!!!??



    Kaye ~
    Northern California

    5`5 ~CW 178/ GOAL WEIGHT 130!
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    Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

    Ketone sticks only register excess ketones passed in the urine, and the sticks have no way of telling you whether your result was affected by your urine being concentrated (from not enough water) or diluted from passing an excess of water. There's also little relationship between the ketones passed and the ketones produced by your body. If you make x amount on a day given the same food and water intake, the ketones wasted in your pee will vary based on how many your body used.

    Did you have sex last night? Don't worry!
    ~Susan
    49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

    Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
    2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
    but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

    .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
    (((on temporary break)))
    Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

    "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

    sheesh

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    • #3
      Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

      LOL UM no. .. no sex lastnight ! Too bad!


      Anyway, I wont worry about it.. i just like the little purple stix. . .it's kind of a comfort for me.. .

      Guess I'll get past it and use my lose clothes as a comfort! lol =)

      Thanks!

      Happy Friday


      Kaye ~
      Northern California

      5`5 ~CW 178/ GOAL WEIGHT 130!

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      • #4
        Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

        The ketostix should be a guide not a rule. I usually test on ketostix but sometimes I don't ... I think at night you might not because you're not burning many calories (hence fat)...

        Anyway.....

        I made this mistake too. I tested like twice a day to make sure no carbs slipped in.

        Its JUST as big a mistake as using the scale.

        I threw my scale and my ketostix out the window. Just stick to the book and the pounds will fall off.

        Kevin

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        • #5
          Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

          I have never used those things, just something else to obsess over. If you follow the rules, don't cheat or eat frankenfoods, and drink your water you will lose weight. It really is that simple.
          What would we do without it?



          Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

          Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

          SW 179
          CW 155
          GW 135
          5' 4"
          OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



          Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
          Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
          These are BAD for us!!!!

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          • #6
            Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

            Just got a new order of these through an Ebay auction - tested them with vinegar to assure they were functional - but read the insert which in this case was designed for clinical use (like a tech doing multiple tests at once). It seems there is also a fine line one must not cross with the duration the pad is exposed to the urine, on top of the strict timing, and air/moisure/temperature/light restrictions to maintain the integrity of remaining strips in the container. Plus exact timing is critical.

            Best not to use them mid-stream. It washes the reactants off the pad. Use a cup, dip quickly, tap off excess that may run the reactants off the pad.
            Best not to open the main container for removal of 1 at a time - try a batch at a time stored with dessicant in another container for regular opening.
            Don't open in a humid room like steamed up bathroom. Don't breath on them while container open.
            Keep out of heated areas, if using a separate container, make sure is also lightproof.
            ~Susan
            49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

            Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
            2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
            but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

            .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
            (((on temporary break)))
            Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

            "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

            sheesh

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            • #7
              Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

              Best not to use them mid-stream. It washes the reactants off the pad. Use a cup, dip quickly, tap off excess that may run the reactants off the pad.
              Best not to open the main container for removal of 1 at a time - try a batch at a time stored with dessicant in another container for regular opening.
              Don't open in a humid room like steamed up bathroom. Don't breath on them while container open.
              Keep out of heated areas, if using a separate container, make sure is also lightproof.
              Omigosh! They are pretty temperamental considering they spend their short life being peed on!! I wouldn't worry about using them. As Sunflower said, they are just something else to obsess over (and waste money on).
              Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

              Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
              Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

              SW198.5/CW215/GW150







              Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

              "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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              • #8
                Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

                i didn't read everyones responce so someone may have said this.

                you shouldnt test first thing in the morning or right after working out. The test picks up EXTRA ketones that you body is getting rid of. just because you are not peeing and out doesn't mean you are not in ketosis.

                good luck
                202.5/165/145

                first goal-172 HIT 3/22/09
                second goal-168 HIT 4/3/09
                third goal-162 HIT 4/30/09 &
                fourth goal-158
                fifth goal- 152
                sixth goal- 149
                final goal- 145



                "f"

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                • #9
                  Re: Doggone Ketostix!!!!!!!!!

                  I agree with ladyinred......don't waste your money on them. Buy a big juicy steak instead!
                  5'9" 38/f

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