Trouble getting “into ketosis”!

I can’t seem to stay in the “3-5” range on these ketone strips. Only been in the range one day since January 1st. I’ve lost three lbs, kept in my macros numbers but I’m a little frustrated with these strips! Any suggestions???? 

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    • stoney827
    • stoney827
    • 6 yrs ago
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    I’ve heard the strips aren’t entirely accurate. I splurged for the blood tested and haven’t gotten a reading that I’m in ketosis yet!  I’m not sure when to test.  I figure if I’m oaing the. I must be doing something right. 

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  • Well I wish it was a little more “user friendly”. Very frustrating

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  • From what I understand the strips aren't supposed to be that accurate. I used them after first starting and got a read. Quite a few years ago I tried to do a keto diet and my body REFUSED to go into ketosis. I was doing super strict low carb and counting EVERYTHING that went in my body. I tried so hard for 6 wks and only lost 3 lbs before I gave up. Now looking back I can point to a couple of things I may have been doing wrong. I occasionally ate the atkins bars and I wasn't keeping track of my protien intake. I'm not sure if which one of those contributed to me not getting into ketosis but I'm doing things a little different this time. I have been trying keep a better track of my protien and have only been having one meal a day(I already know I will get flack for that). Btw I am NOT suggesting anyone else do OMAD. It works for me. But maybe a little IF will get you into keto faster.  

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    • arkali
    • arkali
    • 6 yrs ago
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    Those bars are the devil. I mean, they're great for some people. But I've found my body treats sugar alcohols pretty much like it does sugar. So sugar-free chocolate, premade bars, etc.--I won't gain weight eating them, but I stall like crazy.

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