Yes, it's another ketosis question...

[tinaw]

Am I doing something wrong or does my body just love all this fat??? I have been doing Atkins since 7/7. I have stayed on Induction the WHOLE time. Never a cheat, no soft drinks, no caffeine etc. The worst I have done is a have an Atkins or similar brand bar during that TOM.
The weight is coming off S L O W L Y.
Two days ago I finally bought the Ketosis sticks I have heard about. It is my understanding that the best time to check is late afternoon or early evening. I can barely see a color change no matter what time I check (I've tried every time of the day by now!) It pretty much stays that beige color with maybe a touch of pink.
I know Atkins says if your losing weight not to worry about the sticks. But I want to know why they aren't working for me. Does my metabolizm just suck?

Has anyone else had these results?

Is there some way to kick myself into gear?

I do have a very slow Throid but I have been on medication to correct it for years. I had it checked last about 5 months ago. Does anyone know if I Atkins might be affecting it? Should I have it rechecked?

 

[nativetxn]

If you have any color change at all it is proof that you are in ketosis. Showing dark purple does <i>not</i> mean that you are burning more fat than when you measure light pink. Honest.

<b>HERE IS SOME INFO FOR YOU ABOUT KETOSIS</b>

So the really, really important question is: Have you measured yourself yet? If you haven't measured yet please do that now. I often lose inches when I don't lose pounds. To be truthful, I'd rather lose inches because my goal is to get smaller not lighter. I don't care how much I weigh but I care <b>a lot</b> about what size I wear. How about you?

Measure yourself. It's the most significant indicator of success.

 

[tinaw]

Nativetxn, I feel my lecture coming...this is the 2nd time you've busted me on the measuring issue
I have noticed the inches beginning to disappear ***Just where do they go if you're not losing weight?****I am just losing so slowly it's beginning to unnerve me. I hear so many wonderful stories about weight just falling off people on this diet. I want to be one! I am so jealous.
So if the darker colors don't mean extra fat loss, what does it mean? Anything?

 

[Mickey527]

Fat takes up more space than muscle and weighs less.
You are converting all that fat into muscle and at the same time your weight will go up a little. You should feel good that your clothing is fitting you better. Watch yourself though, don't want to see another "Arrnoooolllddd" Peggie