Ketone Test Strips

[Greeneggs&ham]

I bought some today to see how I'm coming along since I am trying to hold of on the weigh-in thing until the weekend. I registered dead center in the small to moderate range. If I recall correctly, that was pretty much all I ever managed last time I tried this WOE. Is it possible for anybody to get into the heavy range or will some of us just have to settle for moderate no matter how few carbs we ingest? Is there a best time of day to check and does amount of liquid consumed and "expelled" in a day affect the reading?

[ValidRouge]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

The tests measure the concentration of ketones in your urine. The more urine your body produces, the less concentrated the ketones. But, that's a good thing. The opposite is true as well. A lot of folks feel like they are doing so good because they register dark purple, but it is because they are dehydrated and the ketones are concentrated.

If I exercise on a given day, the darker the strips, but that's probably due to being a bit dehydrated from sweating.

It really doesn't matter as long as the strips change some color.

[Tomorrow_I'll_Be_Perfect]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Hi there. The strips react differently for everyone. Mine are always in the deep purple when I'm in ketosis, no matter how much I drink (usually around 3 litres a day) or what time of the day I test. Any shade of purple means you're in ketosis, even if it's the lightest shade.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Oh, and differnt brand strips test for different types of ketones. So, some brands might show a darker or lighter shade than others.

[Tomorrow_I'll_Be_Perfect]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Oops, except for today....I'm just getting back into ketosis after going off plan for a few days, so it's still a really light shade. But I know I'm on the right track, and so are you!

[Greeneggs&ham]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Thanks. I'll be happy with Lavender then. Guess I am just a tad too young too young to fully appreciate Deep Purple

[Tomorrow_I'll_Be_Perfect]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Hey now...we're the same age!

[SueSue1212]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

Also, it is best to wait at least two hours after eating to test, and don't test first thing in the morning as it can give a false positive due to the overnight concentration. The best time I have heard is mid-day to early evening, but again at least two hours after eating. Hope it helps.
SueSue1212

[billbazz]

Re: Ketone Test Strips

I've been reading that with some brands the results will actually wash out.
something about stirring it instead of free flow to get true results.