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Topic "Ketostix" was discussed 835 times on 56 sites in last 3 months
ok so i no you can get ketostix to measure the amount of keytones in your urine but what is the name of the sticks that measure protein an sugar in the urine reason that i would like to know is that i have a 3 year old an next year me an my husband are trying for a baby but when i was pregnant with my first child i had pre-eclampsia an when i went to the doctors they would test my urine for ...
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-16 00:29:00)
by lancer1977
So I had given up my addiction to urinating on little plastic sheets (ketostix) a couple weeks ago. Decided it was time to bring one out since yesterday I had some potato, today I went a bit nutty and had some beans with breakfast (dont ask), corn with lunch, and potatos with dinner. In fairly small quantities mind you. Good news is, still in Ketosis. Infact the stick was a fairly dark shade, and...
Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-04 07:13:00)
by fatbebanished
Ketostix...how many it too many? I find myself wanting to pee on the little buggers every time I can. Anyone else experiencing this? I am just recently on ongoing weight loss and have been in ketosis since about day 3. Cathy
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-10-15 13:21:00)
by Nickynoodle71
Hi guys Just wondering if anyone can assist me in query about ketostix. I'm in my second week on induction and all of last week i had purple reeding on the ketostix and this week, i'm only showing traces??? very light pink. This is a real motivator for me and feel like it's something i doing wrong, why is it just light pink this week? Still drinking the same amount of water like last week, ...
Started 2 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-09-10 14:57:00)
by Lifeguardz
So Ive been running a High Protein low carb diet.. It has been exactly a week since I started, and the scale is saying I have lost 7 pounds. I was told to check Ketostix to see if I was burning fat. What type of reading am I looking for when taking the test?
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-03 13:19:00)
by CheM
I know Ketostix are not 100%. I however never register positive. (morning/afternoon/evening)... always negative. I normally drink 2 gallons of water a day, hit the gym about 4-5 days a week (i make sure to go monday and tuesday for sure). I am trying to gain mass, so i normally do less than 10 reps for exercise and i am there usually 1.5hours everytime. Always thirsty, although my urine is ...
Started 2 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-11 02:53:00)
by dangermouth
i've been doing some research into these and it seems there not that accurate , i brought some off a website the other day and i'm getting mixed results from the tests , can anyone shed some light on this matter ???? thanks
Started 2 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-11-08 21:35:00)
by vandalgirl59
I hate you.... I know we can't rely on them whatsoever, but i like to use them because i honestly cannot tell yet when I am/am not in ketosis. Today was day 5. I figured I HAD to be in ketosis today so I experimented with the stix at different times. upon waking-negative mid day-negative after work when slightly dehydrated-negative one hr later after a 45 min cardio workout-...
Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-03 20:35:00)
by shawkner
I just tested for the first time, 48 hours in on my CKD cut. Came up as small-moderate. Good? Bad? Should I expect it to increase? Also, what exactly can I eat my extra virgin olive oil with. I tried chugging it, learned the hard way.
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-27 23:10:00)
by LMG23
I wanted to know what time during the day is it best to test for ketosis ? I was thinking it might possibly be in the morning before breakfast or having anything to drink. Thanks
Started 1 day, 16 hours ago (2009-11-26 15:24:00)
by brewdan
I started (what I believe to be) a keto diet on Monday, however when I piss on the ketostix they're showing up negative. Does the diet below look sufficient for me to be in ketosis? Height: 174cm Weight: 70kg (this morning) Diet the past few days: Meal 1: 3 XL eggs 30g mozzarella cheese Butter in pan 60g Carrots Fish oil supplement Meal 2: 40g Almonds 150g ...
Started 1 day, 11 hours ago (2009-11-26 20:15:00)
by kudostojen
I would drop the juice. that may be the reason you're not reading any ketones, (remember ketostix are not always accurate). Anything with Fructose (in fruit) and sucrose (table sugar) shouldn't be used post w/o. They may kick you out of ketosis (they can refill liver glycogen). So as long as your fruit juice doesn't have any of those, you're ok.
Started 3 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-24 21:48:00)
by fabregas
If you eat something that kicks you out of keto how exactly do you tell? Just curious. I started showing on ketostix last week and have shown on them ever since, but if say one day I have a few too many sticks of gum or something. Would I be able to tell?
Started 1 day, 16 hours ago (2009-11-26 15:42:00)
by Brianterz
Quote: Originally Posted by fabregas If you eat something that kicks you out of keto how exactly do you tell? Just curious. I started showing on ketostix last week and have shown on them ever since, but if say one day I have a few too many sticks of gum or something. Would I be able to tell? The best thing to ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 11:38:00)
by toomanycats
Ketosticks are a way to measure whether you are in ketosis or not. Check Elishatamar's post on the chemistry of fat burning (pg 22 of this thread). You can get them at most pharmacys. I got mine at Kmart and Walgreens. Per Atkins, where I first started using them YEARS ago, you should use them once a day at the same time every day for the most accurate measure. He also said...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 21:38:00)
by df1960
Quote: Originally Posted by Ogdog13 Yeah, what are these Ketostix? I'm very interested. Ketostix are sticks to analyse your urine to see if your ketosis (burning fat), you can buy them at any pharmacy, I got some this week at walmart $9.12 (cdn).
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-20 16:06:00)
by erogersrrm
Quote: Originally Posted by SamQKitty Ernie, I'm not familiar with the VA, so I don't know if they have this available, but many people when first diagnosed are referred to a diabetes education program, as well as to a registered dietician. That is where you'd get info on what foods to eat. For the most part, it is ...
Started 2 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-25 23:50:00)
by danalynn
Quote: Originally Posted by Seans Mom Ketones.... I'll never forget the smell and I can smell them on his breath if he only has small amount, large amounts about me sick. But, some people can't smell them. My DH for one. We had to have some pipes fixed and the plumber used an acetone product on them and it smelled like LARGE ketones...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-20 07:08:00)
by Insex
Quote: Originally Posted by seriassly See I don't really get the eat more to lose weight philosophy. The Eat More, Lose Weight philosophy is really an idea that suggests that if a person were to eat mostly low-Calorie nutrient-rich foods, then that person would be able to consume more food throughout the day. ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 16:12:00)
by Brianterz
Quote: Originally Posted by brunonator Maybe taking ketostix analysis in the morning would be more accurate since you usually don't use that much energy while you sleep. So if you take a measurement in the morning you could probably tell if the ketones are there or not. you just bumped a thread from 6 years ago.. i...
Started 6 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-21 16:29:00)
by solleila
Het dr Frank dieet is een mix van dr Atkins dieet met een jasje van South Beach dieet. Veel groente,veel eiwitten en vetarm. Ik vind het jammer dat je best een lange tijd 20kh per dag mag eten. Zou beter zijn de 1ste 2 weken en dan langzaam kh toevoegen. Trouwens all low carb dieeten zijn gebasseerd om op een gegeven moment koolhydraten toe te voegen. Dus de stelling dat je geen koolhydraten eet ...
