Ketone measures
So been on the Keto diet for 4 weeks now and I have lost just over 10 pounds and wife around 6 pounds. So pleased with results so far. However, just measured our ketones this morning using blood meter and my reading is 1.2mmol and wife is 0.4mmol we have both been religiously following the ketogenic recipes but these readings would suggest we are both low with the wife in particular not being in ketosis. Where are we going wrong?
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Welcome : If you and your wife are staying within the correct calories then it might be good to eliminate a food group i.e. dairy or sweeteners. I had to give up splenda and stevia to beat back cravings. Good Luck and stay in touch
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It could be your carbs are too high. Even when using keto friendly recipes it is possible for carbs to creep in. Look out for hidden carbs by reading nutrition labels, measuring everything and tracking every bite in app. I try to stay well under my carb limit to be sure.
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Gina yes we do log everything in Carb Manager but maybe we do need to have a bit more scrutiny. I am on 20 carbs or less and my wife is on 18 or less.