Ketostix

[fontrella]

I was wondering do you have to use these stix while you are doing Atkins? I remember in one of Atkins older books that it's recommended. I have Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution book. I don't remember seeing that in this one.

[tarynh86]

Re: Ketostix

They're a tool you CAN use but you don't HAVE to use them. I used them at the start because I wanted to see if I was in Ketosis but it's not a good idea to rely on the sticks. They're a good tool, but not something you should solely rely on. It does mention them in the book but it never says it's mandatory.

[imagood1]

Re: Ketostix

I could recommend you not buy them - they are really not reliable ... many people never turn the sticks any color at all (I am one of those) but many people do find they change color. There are other ways to tell if you are in keotsis ... change in breath, urine smell or sweat smell. Also feeling more energy - like a surge of energy you didn't have before you started Atkins.

If you do decide to buy the sticks please remember - the color doesn't matter...there is no difference between beige and purple except you may need to drink more water if you are in the dark colors...it may be showing dehydration.

[fontrella]

Re: Ketostix

Thanks everyone. I will not purchase the Ketostix, I will use the many towards good multivitamins.