No trace in ketosis strips

[Enchantedraisin]

So... I've been testing myself with these strips since the very beginning. I have always had some form of color whether it's pink or dark purple.

My weight loss has stalled and hasn't budged for over a month.

I have completely eliminated "frankenfoods" from my diet and have been drinking a lot more water.... a lot more water than I ever have.


I am confused as to why the strips have no trace now. I thought I was doing everything right.

Is it possible that it's the extra water?... somehow,... diluting?

I'm sad and confused!

[shashee]

I think ive read that the extra water could be diluting them. I dont use them, so dont know much about them, but I do believe ive heard that before.

[spirittalker]

Yes extra water can dilute them to the point of not showing up. If you are on induction and doing everything right them lose the strips till owl. Why not post something in review my menu to see if there is something hidden you are not aware of. Are you exercising? Have you been measuring?

[Moochiecat]

On the main page of the board is a FAQ forum, and I found this there:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=68063

[Nicholet]

My keto sticks have never worked, except once yesterday morning. I would throw them out. Go by measuring and the scale instead. I've already noticed my clothes fitting looser and my ring moves on my finger now.

[iwillbethin]

I myself have never used them. BUt if your drinking the water your saying you are maybe it is diluting them??? Sorry I couldnt be more help

[FightingTheFight]

have been drinking a lot more water.... a lot more water than I ever have.

Ding Ding!!

I am getting to the point where I hate Ketostix. People are do or dieing by them and thats not good. So much variation can be caused by the smallest variant. I'd use them at first just to see if you have gone into ketosis then destroy. :nod

[cleochatra]

As well, they show lighter in the morning than in the evening.

chuck 'em or use 'em as fancy swizzle sticks.

[FightingTheFight]

I wonder if they would register ketones in your breath....hmmm ensive

[not2late]

Yes, you can test for ketones in the breath. But the more accurate measurement of ketones is a blood test.

[Enchantedraisin]

cool, thanks everyone. I guess it's the water.

[saraa281]

Where do I get the ketosis strips???

[FightingTheFight]

Most pharmacies carry them. CVS,Walgreens,Walmart, ect

[america57]

Don't forget that the day before TOM visits you, they stop working. It's a good way of knowing when your fixin to start.