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Question!  Doing this program are we supposed to be in Ketosis?Question! Doing this program are we supposed to be in Ketosis? I tried a Keto testing strip (tests your urine) and it said negative, that I wasn’t in Keto.  I have been very strick on the program. Anyone have any insight? Thanks!  

Answer 1

From the IP website:

Answer 2

Keto strips are useless on this program, if you follow the sheet you are ok, just verify with your coach to make sure

Answer 3

Those strips are not accurate on this program. Don't use them or you will just get discouraged, unnecessarily.  

Answer 4

I found a lot of the straps flat out don't work properly. Being 100% strict and still not showing it.  

Answer 5

They don’t work for IP.  

Answer 6

Throw them away. They don’t work

Answer 7

Ketone strip are designed for diabetics. Ketone can be released in blood, urine and breath. Strips are not reliable. How you feel is the best indicator. Level energy all day, sleep well, follow g protocol, and losing 2 to 3 lbs a week .  

Answer 8

Keto strips aren’t an accurate text for ketosis. They only test one of three types of ketones produced by the body. Blood testing is more accurate and really not necessary. Your decrease in hunger and increase in energy levels are the best indicators.  

Answer 9

Sometimes they give off a false reading but as long as you follow protocol you are good.  

Answer 10

Thanks guys! I didn’t personally buy them, a friend told me to pee on one  so I did! I love all the info. thank you sooo much! I have lost a total of 45 lbs and will not stop. I finally put together a side by side of my face and it’s drastic for me  

Answer 11

Thank you so much everyone!  

Answer 12

It’s because you are using cheap keto strips from amazon. You need a urine multistix made by Siemens.  

Answer 13

Keto strips from the drug store that have not expired and been kept in the right storage are accurate and are medically used for this accuracy. They however will not work on this diet. While this diet has keto similarities, it is not keto. It is low cal / low fat but many of the packets have sugar or sugar derivatives which is why you won’t test in ketosis if you are eating 2 unrestricted and 1 restricted. This diet works because we significantly reduce calories and practice portion control. We eat well and balanced. But if you want to see ketones you would need to pick the lowest cal IP products (the drinks). I use the strips usually by Day 3-5 and I’m always into the pinks and maroons. But. I don’t eat most IP food. Just the drinks and no restricted items unless I’m about to cheat. I do this because I am carb sensitive and need to be more efficient. Plus I have allergic reactions to most of the food. But stick to the program. It works. The keto strips do work but not on this diet.