Ketostix Test Results
missyyclaire
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If you're a bit new to this, you might want to purchase a bottle of Ketostix. They run about $12 for 50 strips. They're made by Bayer, who also makes KetoDiaStix, which test the ketones AND glucose in your urine. They're a little more expensive at about $15 a bottle. Most likely, all you need are the Ketostix.
I think it'd be cool to be able to come to this thread where you can post your 'color' of the day. Today, mine was a pretty magenta, or moderate along the scale. Neat!
I think it'd be cool to be able to come to this thread where you can post your 'color' of the day. Today, mine was a pretty magenta, or moderate along the scale. Neat!
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My carb total for today is 13. Haven't found ketostix. But 'm still looking. 0 -
Thanks for setting up the challenge, I decided to join in because I thought it would be a good opportunity to refocus.
I will be away the day the challenge starts and so will pick up from 3 May.
Not sure I will go as low as 20gms but will monitor as I go and adjust where necessary.0 -
Mine was a light pink ... somewhere between trace and Small I have not been able to get past small in 10 days0
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I was dark this morning, into the large range on the scale.
I started doing ketosis 2 1/2 weeks ago. The first week I lost 3.2 pounds. The next period was a week and a half and I'm down 1 pound for a total of 4.2. Makes me happy to see the scale sliding down again instead of up! I think I put on 6 lbs last month because I let carbs sneak in. I think I was underestimating just how many I was getting, plus I was not trying to get into ketosis til 2 1/2 weeks ago. Just low carb, but not VERY low carb.
I thought by starting a new challenge, for me, and for all of y'all, that it would be a great motivator to have friends all trying for the same goal. This is probably the biggest reason MFP has worked for me, all the support and common bonds. I appreciate everyone here, we all struggle and push and pull for the 'prize' which is a better 'us'. I think we're going to find that in 30 days we'll be a little farther down that trail. COOL!0 -
Mine was a light pink ... somewhere between trace and Small I have not been able to get past small in 10 days
Just curious how many carbs you're eating? They can sneak in so easily, I think it's why I put on 6 lbs last month...I let them sneak in and wasn't really watching my intake. It's why I started ketosis 2 1/2 weeks ago, to shed those 6 and to push me down the good path again.0 -
I think the carbs are sneaking in thru my splenda, I drink ALOT of coffee with splenda and cream and don't log it right I am sure!
my daily net carbs have been between 20-30 for 11 days now.
So tomorrow I am making the drastic change to just ONE cup of morning coffee and will see if that makes any differance after a few days.0 -
I've been notorious for keep my carbs between 50-100g, so I'm excited to start the challenge. The last few days I have been able to keep mine around 30/40, so hopefully by challenge day I'll be much more disciplined to stay at or below 30g.
Great challenge! Thanks for organizing!0 -
I'm excited for a new challenge. I too have noticed the carbs creeping up above my usual range, so this will be added incentive to watch them and really focus on bringing the good fat levels up a bit.
Are you (is anyone) setting your tracker for specific ratios or do you just aim to eat the "keto-friendly" foods and stay there?0 -
I've been looking for a way to break away from my plateau (and even a 2 pound gain!) and I think this will be it for me. Need to lose 10 pounds and just being Primal isn't really working. I FEEL healthier but I'm not seeing a difference on the scale or in the mirror. So excited (and nervous!) to start. I'll be on vacation until the 4th so we'll see if I can actually do it while I'm away. Need to get my hands on some strips....0
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I'm excited for a new challenge. I too have noticed the carbs creeping up above my usual range, so this will be added incentive to watch them and really focus on bringing the good fat levels up a bit.
Are you (is anyone) setting your tracker for specific ratios or do you just aim to eat the "keto-friendly" foods and stay there?
I've changed my macros (60% Fat, 10% Carbs, 30% protein)0 -
I got my strips today. I'm between trace and small. I'm happy..I 'm getting there. I went over on my carbs today. I'm trying to stay at 5% with carbs which is only like 17....today I did 21. I didn't realize my turkey breast has carbs in it. 2 carbs per slice. So I'll have to search for more carb free food.
How 's everyone else doing? 0 -
Just tested moderate, I am thinking less coffee today did the trick :-)0
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Great job jparker!!! This is a quote from The Ketogenic Diet. org . The strips start off neutral in color, and when ketones are present they change through shades of pale pink to deep purple. The darker the color the more ketones, but even the lighter ends of the scale are positive confirmation that you are in ketosis and your body is burning fat. I'm burnin FAT!!!! :happy: We are burnin FAT!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Ths morning I was nagative again.... what could hae taken me out of Ketosis ? So frustrating the scale was also up .8 lbs0
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Ths morning I was nagative again.... what could hae taken me out of Ketosis ? So frustrating the scale was also up .8 lbs
Hi J,
I took a peek at your diary just now. I wonder if taking out the Splenda might help. I've given up all artificial sweeteners. There's conflicting information out there about sweeteners, some say they trigger an insulin response simply because the body tastes something sweet. Others say there's no correlation. I decided back in January I'd give up the sweeteners and diet sodas, just in case.
Another thing you might try is real butter instead of margarine. They're both entirely fat, but if you can find butter from grass fed cows, you get the goodies in it like CLA and Omega 3's...grass fed dairy and beef products help our bodies burn fat and build muscle.
Also, with the chicken, I'd go with the skin on. Getting fat on this diet is actually good. I LOVE THAT!
Keep logging and don't give up, we're just in the preliminary time before this challenge...and we're all learning what works and what doesn't.
Be sure to drink LOTS of water too. Ketosis breath can be avoided by not getting dehydrated. I'm saying this out loud for me!0 -
I'm excited for a new challenge. I too have noticed the carbs creeping up above my usual range, so this will be added incentive to watch them and really focus on bringing the good fat levels up a bit.
Are you (is anyone) setting your tracker for specific ratios or do you just aim to eat the "keto-friendly" foods and stay there?
I've changed my macros (60% Fat, 10% Carbs, 30% protein)
Thanks for sharing!0 -
I read that you need to do the strips in the evening .......... not first thing in the morning after not eating for several hours.....and at the same time everyday.0
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Where can I find Ketostix?
I'm going to aim for staying under 30 grams of carbs and see if that gets me into ketosis.0 -
Where can I find Ketostix?
I'm going to aim for staying under 30 grams of carbs and see if that gets me into ketosis.
Most all pharmacies carry them. You can usually find them over in the Diabetes section. The Ketostix are a little cheaper than the KetoDiaStix
I hope you have (and all of us) success with this!0 -
May 1st /Day 1 my strip is moderate 0
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May 1st /Day 1 my strip is moderate
Excellent start!0 -
I read that you need to do the strips in the evening .......... not first thing in the morning after not eating for several hours.....and at the same time everyday.
Good question! Missy, when do you take your reading? Speaking for myself, it's probably easier for me to remember first thing, but I might be able to at the very end of the day... of course, I have to get them first! ;-)0 -
I read that you need to do the strips in the evening .......... not first thing in the morning after not eating for several hours.....and at the same time everyday.
Good question! Missy, when do you take your reading? Speaking for myself, it's probably easier for me to remember first thing, but I might be able to at the very end of the day... of course, I have to get them first! ;-)
Gosh, I've been taking my readings in the morning. But we think it might be better to do so in the evening? Anybody else got info on this? Silly me, I threw out that piece of paper that came with the Ketostix!
This morning I was between moderate and large.0 -
So has anyone found out when the best time to test? Morning or nighttime?0
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I have only been taking my reading during the day morning/afternoon.
I was under the understanding that when you were in ketosis if you got "knocked out" of ketosis it would take 24-48 hours - is that true lol 0 -
My single experience was my Thurs after I started. I had an emotional day and made food choices that put me out of ketosis, which I checked on Friday morning. By Saturday morning I was back in. People probably have varying responses. I'd think the most important thing isn't that you've cheated, or lost your k status, but that you try as soon as possible to get back to your original goal.0
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My single experience was my Thurs after I started. I had an emotional day and made food choices that put me out of ketosis, which I checked on Friday morning. By Saturday morning I was back in. People probably have varying responses. I'd think the most important thing isn't that you've cheated, or lost your k status, but that you try as soon as possible to get back to your original goal.
Couldnt agree more!0 -
This morning I was between small and moderate0
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I did a reading yesterday morning and evening and it was the same reading... I guess it really doesnt matter lol what time of day you do it 0
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That's cool! For no particular reason, I test in the mornings...maybe because it's easy...and I always need to pee in the morning!0
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