confused about keytones

cathy77533 · 07-24-2008, 06:05 AM

Why is it, after fasting all night the morning keto test is negative?

I've read in different threads that some are in DEEP ketosis. I have never been in deep ketosis, usually mild, not even moderate and I eat mostly protein through out the whole day.

If they don't turn purple or any shade of purple mean your not burning fat?

I haven't got on the scale in a few days because I don't want too get discouraged if I don't show a loss.

Some threads i've read say they should be some kind of purple.

Other threads say it doesn't matter.

Confused

lisabinil · 07-24-2008, 06:08 AM

The stix are not the tell all end all for ketosis. Try to go by physical signs instead. I am one of the ones they rarely turn for-even when I had a 6 lb whoosh one week. Actually if you are not turning them and are eating clean it means that your body is utilizing the ketones for fuel which is a good thing-the brain and the lungs use ketones for fuel. And another tidbit I learned from "The Ketogenic Diet" by Lyle McDonald is that the best time to check for ketones are around midnight.

Low Carb Luxury: Looking for Purple - Ketostix

LowCarbSleepyToast · 07-24-2008, 06:12 AM

I have never done the stix but from what I have seen on the boards, they aren't that reliable. I know I am in ketosis when I have reduced/no hunger, slightly metallic taste in the mouth (comes and goes), & peeing alot.

Naz · 07-24-2008, 06:46 AM

I never get the metallic taste in my mouth, but I (sorry, this is gross) can smell a strong odor when I go pee. That's when I know it's all working.

dointhis4me · 07-24-2008, 06:50 AM

If it's close to TOM my sticks don't change color even if I know for a fact I am in ketosis. So don't rely on then 100%, use physical signs.

cathy77533 · 07-24-2008, 06:57 AM

Holly,

If "TOM" is who I think he is, I haven't seen the devil in years

and I certainly DON'T miss him!!!

dointhis4me · 07-24-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cathy77533

Holly,

If "TOM" is who I think he is, I haven't seen the devil in years

and I certainly DON'T miss him!!!

Yep, thats him

07-24-2008, 06:05 AM	#1
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	confused about keytones Why is it, after fasting all night the morning keto test is negative? I've read in different threads that some are in DEEP ketosis. I have never been in deep ketosis, usually mild, not even moderate and I eat mostly protein through out the whole day. If they don't turn purple or any shade of purple mean your not burning fat? I haven't got on the scale in a few days because I don't want too get discouraged if I don't show a loss. Some threads i've read say they should be some kind of purple. Other threads say it doesn't matter. Confused __________________ Cathy 17 pounds gone

07-24-2008, 06:08 AM	#2
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	The stix are not the tell all end all for ketosis. Try to go by physical signs instead. I am one of the ones they rarely turn for-even when I had a 6 lb whoosh one week. Actually if you are not turning them and are eating clean it means that your body is utilizing the ketones for fuel which is a good thing-the brain and the lungs use ketones for fuel. And another tidbit I learned from "The Ketogenic Diet" by Lyle McDonald is that the best time to check for ketones are around midnight. Low Carb Luxury: Looking for Purple - Ketostix __________________ 26 hrs of 10 in 10 Callanetics completed Walk Away The Pounds Challenge-52.5 miles

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07-24-2008, 06:12 AM	#3
LowCarbSleepyToast Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 406 Gallery: LowCarbSleepyToast WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9-8-07	I have never done the stix but from what I have seen on the boards, they aren't that reliable. I know I am in ketosis when I have reduced/no hunger, slightly metallic taste in the mouth (comes and goes), & peeing alot.

07-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#4
Naz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 480 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Naz Stats: 255/206.5/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	I never get the metallic taste in my mouth, but I (sorry, this is gross) can smell a strong odor when I go pee. That's when I know it's all working.

07-24-2008, 06:50 AM	#5
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,019 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/170/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	If it's close to TOM my sticks don't change color even if I know for a fact I am in ketosis. So don't rely on then 100%, use physical signs.

07-24-2008, 06:57 AM	#6
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	Holly, If "TOM" is who I think he is, I haven't seen the devil in years and I certainly DON'T miss him!!!