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Keto urine strips are not an accurate way to tell you are in a productive state of Ketosis. When we need to produce Ketone bodies due to lack of Carbs, our bodies produce a "Group" of Ketone acids. There are three. (AcAc, BHB and Acetone) The sticks measure AcAc, which is a "Cast off" acid and appears in the urine stream.…
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Rule #1 - Don't take all of the advice you read on the forums for gospel. Yes, I know this will ruffle some feathers! I am a Science and Medical Profession and even I don't know all the answers. I will tell you this, from years of experience, what works for one person may not work for another. There are no "Magic" macros…
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I'm into my second fat fast now. I did several in my past Keto life. I keep very accurate records of my Ketone (BHB and AcAC) levels and Blood Glucose. I also have the advantage of doing some of my own blood testing. I have learned a lot about extreme macros and fat fasting. I post a lot of science and testing results on…
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Fantastic! Stalls will go am go. With a little time you can figure out what drives a stall! You have made great progress. Hang in there, do the work, invest the time, and enjoy the results.
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True, it is most likely water weight but that is the first sign of a change. Your body will give you several signals along the way and it will stall off and on. The journey into Keto is about leaning about your own, personal physiology. What works for one person, may not work for another. It is a long, slow process of…
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I alternate between Keto and ULC fasting. I have a medical background and spend time tracking how different foods affect my levels of Keto. I am 9 days into a ULC Fast to drive my BHB levels up and then into managed eating to begin reprogramming. I did this process years ago and learned a lot from it. I stayed at weight…
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Congratulations on your restart! Don't let what people say affect your results! I have had it happen too! The journey is about yourself. Get your mind on the right track, figure out what program works for you and stick to it! I wish you all the luck in the world!
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Everyone has to speak for themselves when it comes to calorie count. My weight loss is better and my vitals better if I control my calories. I monitor my BHB with a meter and record and correlate the results. I know what foods do what. During eating I maintain a Keto level of around 2.0. During my current ULC Fast I am at…
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I will publish what I learn. I will be breaking fast on an ultra low calorie type of diet so I can monitor and correlate the results. Daily my kcals will ease up as I add new foods.
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I use a "Precision Xtra". The meter can be had for free. It comes with glucose strips and a lance. The Keto strips are pricey but they are less than two bucks each from Universal Drugstore in Canada. The service is great. Delivery takes about two weeks depending on customs.
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Agreed! The urine sticks are misleading. Even though I test daily with a meter I still use the sticks just as an aid in correlating the results. When I am not in Fasting, my Ketones stay around 1.6 to 1.8. At that level my food intake is good and I'm a happy camper. Currently I am fasting, for several reason (With the…
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Yes... anyone consider a long term fast need to understand their own health and discuss it with a doctor. Being that I am an Emergency Medical Instructor I have the advantage of being able to track my vitals, glucose and Ketone levels. Plus I have the benefit of free lab services to have my blood work done. I watch all of…
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Well done! Keep up the good work and commit to a good maintenance diet!
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Count me in! I like the competition!
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Don't let the urine strips mislead you. They only only indicate the "Overflow" of Ketones and only respond to one type. They also differ between brands. That's not saying it's not a good way to get started. It will give you a general idea. If you want to maximize your blood ketones and determine which foods affect it, a…
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My macros are: 70/29/1 I keep my Carbs well below 1 percent and try to keep my sugar at 0. It is all about the numbers but for me, the calorie count and micros are important too. I am a Medical Professional who logs extensive data as to how food affects my results. I can assure you that each person is different. There are…
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Tonight I cooked: Spicy, Bacon Wrapped, chicken tenders Deviled Eggs Fresh Pico De Gallo I eat less than 5 carbs a day and 2 grams of sugar. This is a great dish!
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Awesome results! Your comments about good eating habits are "Spot on"!
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Awesome job! Keep up the great work!
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No carbs, no cheating! A happy, happy Christmas!
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I log everything! Everyday! It is my way of understanding my nutrition. Since I am a paramedic I log a lot of parameters including Blood Glucose Levels, Blood Pressure, Ketones, Body Fat, BMI, BW and dimensions. I'm using the data to optimize my diet and macros BUT, the main reason I log EVERYDAY is that the results keep…
