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  • #1

    ketosis

    I am on day 9 of induction and I am doing real good. No cheats but I bought those ketosis strips and I have been checking each morning and I dont seem to be going past the level of Moderate on the chart. Anyone know why this would be? and How can I get it to the high level? Please Help. Thanks

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  • #2
    Re: ketosis

    The ketostix are kind of like pregnancy tests. Either you are in ketosis or your not. The color of the stick does NOT measure the AMOUNT of fat you are burning....meaning a light pink vs dark purple shade means absolutely NOTHING with regards to fat burning. It's just the concentration of ketones in the urine. If you drink a LOT of water, like I do at 150 ounces a day (and sometimes more), my ketostix register only a light pink or sometimes negative because I've got so much fluid passing through my body. Yet someone who is burning the exact same amount of fat but not drinking a lot of water (less than 64 ounces per day) might be deep purple just because they don't have as much fluids passing through. Does that make sense?

    Another thing, the ketostix register that fat is being burned. It cannot tell you if it is the fat off your butt that's being burnt or the fat in the bacon you just ate. So, if you test shortly after a high fat meal (30 mins or so) and register dark purple--that might just be the fat of the meal, not the fat off your body.

    That being said,
    ~Joy

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    • #3
      Re: ketosis

      And never test when you get up or after exercise.
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      Linda's recipe website: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html


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      • #4
        Re: ketosis

        Thanks Guys!!! That helps alot. And I was testing right when I get up and somtimes after exercizing. There is alot to learn. I just got the new book and I wantched the DVD this morn. I will get it.

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        • #5
          Re: ketosis

          The reason for not after exercising is that your body will use up all the excess ketones for energy...so you may test false negative.

          The reason for not first thing in the morning is that we are all somewhat dehydrated in the morning. HOWEVER, weighing first thing in the morning AFTER the potty is a GREAT time to do that LOL
          ~Joy

          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
          268.5/196/185
          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
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          • #6
            Re: ketosis

            I agree! Best time!
            30/f
            Some helpful links:
            Linda's recipe website: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html


            Time for Goals!
            Lose another 10lbs by May 7th CHECK!
            Lose another 10lbs by May 30th CHECK!
            Lose another 10lbs by July 31st!! CHECK!
            Lose another 10lbs By Aug 31st!
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            • #7
              Re: ketosis

              Welcome Tcbrox!
              Just for interest (as alcohol isn't allowed in induction)... alcohol will give you a false positive too.
              The stix are really just a guide. Many people have reached goal without ever having registered the slightest colour with them.
              Happy losing!
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              • #8
                Re: ketosis

                yeah sometimes pink and sometimes purple that is sometimes upseting but it makes sence that it might be less consintrated urine to make a lighter color.
                Re-start weight 210.6------10/23/07
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                • #9
                  Re: ketosis

                  Good Morning Tcbrox,

                  Welcome to the spotlight! Congratulations on Day 10!! Woo Hoo. Great to have you with us. I see you have already gotten some great information from some awesome people.

                  Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial step of moving that wheel is all you need, these links will keep to keep building up the momentum!

                  Rules of induction:
                  http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782

                  Acceptable foods:
                  http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

                  Awesome Recipes:
                  http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

                  Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
                  www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one http://www.thedailyplate.com

                  Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!

                  Best of wishes, and remember, Life is good!
                  Scooter







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                  • #10
                    Re: ketosis

                    You guys are a BIg help. Thanks for those Links. I checked them out and copied my list off to go to the store. Also I took your advice, I tried the ketosis srtip llast night and man it was dark purple. So you guys are right. Thanks. This is fun. Iam actually liking a diet for the first time in my life. YEA!!

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                    Last edited by sillygirl; August 27, 2007, 05:58 AM.

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