I have found that I am not in ketosis all day, but only part of the day, according to the ketosis strips. I have lost 10 pounds in the first 11 days on the diet. Should I be striving to stay in ketosis 24 hours a day?

Emerald

Those keto sticks are not always reliable. It does depend on the time of day, what you have eaten, and how much you drink.

If you want to check your ketosis (although I think your remarkable weight loss says enough!) use the keto sticks at the same time each day.

otherwise, I wouldn't really worry about it, it sounds like you are doing wonderfully so far!

Good luck!

First off - MANY people lose weight (you included) without those strips ever changing color. If you are losing you are on the right track.

Second - don't worry about the color at all. If it is even slightly pink you are in ketosis. The color DOES NOT matter. It is like saying you are a bit pregnant... either you are or your aren't.

Better indicators of ketosis is an unusual odor associated to your breath and or urine and lessened hunger/cravings.

Relax, you are doing great!

as everybody has said dont worry about them sticks
as long as you are loosing weight (which you are) Your doing it right. Well done and good luck

Thanks Everyone for your answers and encouragement. This diet seems like a miracle to me!

Love to all,

Emerald