Ketosis Advice

[Hayden]

Hello All,

I am now 48 hours into the Induction period with no cheats.

The keto strips don't seem to available in Japan.
I am going on a shopping mission for them today, but a web search has not found any. I asked a Japanese co-worker if he knew of them, but he didn't.

My question, is there any other method to tell if I am within ketosis?

[LuckyD]

Re: Ketosis Advice

The tell tale signs of Ketosis are more energy, less sleep needed, bad (metallic) breath, reduced appetite. I have Ketostix but rarely use them because I know when I am ketosis. The other thing is that they vary in color depending on when you use them and how much water you drink. You can be in full blown ketosis and have them register a light pink. They are a good tool to have on hand but they are not necessary so dont stress if you cannot find them.

[Hayden]

Re: Ketosis Advice

The tell tale signs of Ketosis are more energy, less sleep needed, bad (metallic) breath, reduced appetite. I have Ketostix but rarely use them because I know when I am ketosis. The other thing is that they vary in color depending on when you use them and how much water you drink. You can be in full blown ketosis and have them register a light pink. They are a good tool to have on hand but they are not necessary so dont stress if you cannot find them.

Thank you.

So far I just a reduced appetite from that list, so maybe not yet.

[mitzimarie]

Re: Ketosis Advice

Hayden,

I have never used the ketostix and never will. Reduced appetite and loss of cravings are so remarkable in me when I am in ketosis and that is how I know. Lots of successful people don't use them. They are not necessary and there are too many variables that can make them measure inaccurately.

Having said that, there are many who do use them. I just have never had a use for them, myself.

[daniejim]

Re: Ketosis Advice

if you need ketostix, search "ketone test strips" on ebay. They sell them there... good luck

[logos]

Re: Ketosis Advice

Most 10 test urinalysis strips have a ketone test in them. This is what I use. It indicates urine specific gravity among the other 9 tests, so I can also tell if i'm a bit dehydrated.