I have a question?

[Roseland]

Okay when you use ketone test strip does it determine whether are not you are in weight loss mode or what I really don't understand mine was the darkest it could get.

[blue996]

Re: I have a question?

Yes, the strips will tell you if ketones are present in your urine (ketones are three water soluble compounds that are produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy - from Wikipedia).

Generally a darker colour will mean you are breaking down fat but not always. Many people lose weight and they never register a change in colour. Also, if it is testing that dark you should be drinking more water.

I personally don't use the strips anymore and look for other signs of ketosis (mainly lack of appetite).

[TitianWasp]

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Word around town is that lightest pink means the same thing ketosis-wise as darkest purple. Any pink at all means that you are burning fat. The darker the color often indicates not enough water to drink. Also you can burn ketones when you exercise, so a person burning a lot of fat, and exercising, may not show the dark color as the ketones are being snapped up by your hungry muscles.

While I love that purple strip as much as anyone, it doesn't signify as directly as one might hope and many folks stop using the test strips altogether once they determine the have gotten into ketosis.

[Roseland]

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Thanks everyone for you response I guess I will start drinking a whole lot more water.

[Hoping]

Re: I have a question?

Just a note on the water. You should be drinking 64oz of water and then 8ounces more for every 25lbs you want/need to lose. I learned that from Jimmie
Drinking water will eventually become second nature to you. I feel wierd if I don't have my water bottle with me.
Good Luck

[Roseland]

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Thanks for the advice hoping I will be drinking water like a fish from now on.

[sadie147]

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I think you can be in ketosis and not losing weight as well....the measuring tape is the best way to see how your doing IMO.

Also, alcohol will give a false positive reading on them, and i think there may be other factors as well. they are ok as a tool but i wouldn't put too much stock in them...