Question:
I bought some keto sticks to see if I am in ketotis and I'm not no color change

are we suspose to be? We we still loose weight I have been stuck at 200 for a month now down from 268 in Dec    — kathy B. (posted on April 28, 2003)

April 28, 2003
Yes, you should try to stay in mild to moderate levels of ketosis during the weight loss phase. The fact that you're not in ketosis and that you haven't lost any weight for over a month is related. To get back into ketosis, eliminate refined carbs and up your protein levels. Also, increase your exercise. Keep yourself in ketosis for as long as you want to lose weight. The key is to not let your ketone levels go too high, which can cause kidney damage. Also, make sure you are getting plenty of fluids to keep those ketone levels from building up too high. You don't want to get dehydrated.
   — artistmama

April 28, 2003
Some years ago, I used the Ketosis strips, when I was in Lindora using phen phen, and they never changed color, and I did loose 25 pounds, so I wouldn't trust them. Good Luck.
   — Rosa M.

April 28, 2003
I am 7mo post op and for about the first month I was in ketosis, in the high end. I was sick all the time. Not all people tolerate high levels of ketosis well. I have been out of ketosis for probably 5 months and have lost 110lbs. I feel better too. I do keep my carbs to around 30-50g per day so I think everything in moderation and I don't put too much faith in anything except my own ability to make things happen. This could just be your body plateauing and adjusting to the weight you've lost thus far. Take care of yourself.
   — Robin V.