LLVLC On YouTube: Ketostix On Low-Carb/FitCamp (Episode 47)

Addressing a popular question he often gets from his readers and viewers, http://LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com blogger Jimmy Moore and his wife Christine talk about Ketostix and what purpose they can serve on a low-carb diet as part of their "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube" series.

Ketostix are a great tool for measuring the amount of ketones your body is producing. But, as Jimmy explains in this video, there is no such thing as "light" or "heavy" ketosis as is often misunderstood. If you show any color change, then you are in ketosis. And even if you show NO ketones, you could still be in ketosis and using up all of your ketone bodies.

"Is Ketosis Necessary On A Low-Carb Diet?" blog post:

http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/is-ketosis-necessary-on-low-car...

The bottom line is to NOT get discouraged by these sticks. Consume less than 50g carbohydrates daily and you WILL be in ketosis and well on your way to burning stored fat. WOO HOO!

Also in this video, Jimmy and Christine talk about their upcoming trip to Nashville, Tennessee to participate in former "Biggest Loser" contestant Isabeau Miller from Season 4 and her FitCamp. This two-week camp will feature an intensive 6-hour-a-day exercise routine just like on "The Biggest Loser" with training from Isabeau and other former BL contestants. Jimmy will be posting daily videos of this experience in a special "FitCamp" section on his YouTube page at http://www.YouTube.com/livinlowcarbman starting August 17, 2008. Check it out!

Jimmy's blog post about FitCamp:
http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2008/02/think-you-can-handle-isabeau-mi...

Keep watching "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube" and send us your comments and questions at livinlowcarbman@charter.net anytime. Visit Jimmy Moore at his http://www.LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com blog, http://www.TheLivinLowCarbShow.com podcast, and his discussion forum at http://www.LivinLowCarbDiscussion.com for even more education, encouragement, and inspiration about the amazingly healthy low-carb lifestyle!

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[lgpars]

Jimmy, you said to use the Ketostix first thing in the morning when you get up to get an accurate reading. However, then you said to not use it when your bladder is full. And your bladder definitely is full when you get up in the morning. So should I wait until after I urinate in the morning and then test the next time but before I eat?

[livinlowcarbman]

@lgpars Full bladder dilutes the ketones. 

[jgraglan]

Christine is cute/sexy.

[livinlowcarbman]

@jgraglan Yes she is!

[mangawhio1]

Oh my giddy aunt! Is this video targeted at 5-year-olds? There may be some useful stuff in there, but you've wasted your footage and my download time with your puerile attempts at humour.

[livinlowcarbman]

@mangawhio1 If you don't like what you see here, then feel free to move on. :)

[littlefalls2008]

Jimmy, thanks SO very much for this video! I had been using Keto Stix in the past and thought I was not in ketosis because it was not in the purple zone! I gave up because I was following a low carb diet and felt that I had to go even lower in carbs to achieve the results to get me in the purple zone! Needless to say, I became bored with the diet and completely gave up. Now I know that any change means I am burning fat! Thanks for the heads up on this!

[4evasugarfree]

This is great info.My keto reading is usually only trace and I do get down about it.I always think what am I doing wrong. Thanks once again!

[livinlowcarbman]

It's what I try to do with all the information I share. :)

[ProjectStryker]

Thank you so much for the laymen's terms.

[livinlowcarbman]

Happy to help anytime, Kim! :D

[KimMuffin]

Great Vid filled in a few questions i had! Thanks so much carbman!