Hi Im new and on day 12 of induction

[DanielleC]

Well some of you might think it was a bad idea to not weight myself before i started but i dont want to play a numbers game. Its day 12 and if i had to guess i would say ive lost about 8 pounds but thats only a guess. I am feeling great i have done atkins before but this time im much more committed. I had a baby 6 months ago and I really need to lose this extra weight. I have a question though. Are ketosis strips still good if they are expired? My mom says its no big deal but wanted to see what you guys thought. Thanks, and i wish everyone the best of luck.

[not2late]

Re: Hi Im new and on day 12 of induction

Ketostix are very susceptible to exposure to light, humidity and heat. So if they were improperly stored, they might not register accurately or at all.

You're better off seeing if you have the physical signs of ketosis. They are the better indicators than the stix.

Ketostix color
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6725

When to test ketones
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6726

Physical signs of ketosis/lipolysis
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6762