on ckd, when to do first carb up?

[PoyeBoy]

I have been on it for a little under a week, obviously Im probably not even in ketosis yet, but hopefully soon.

just for a future reference when should I do my first carb up?

 

[Mr.X]

I always promote 14 day ketosis before a carbup....
after the initial 14 days, you can carb up every 6 days for 1 day

Mr.X

 

[PoyeBoy]

great, thnx for quick response

 

[strong island]

You could be in ketosis. I get in within 3 days usually.

Do you have ketostix? If not get some at your local drugstore. They should cost around $10-12.

 

[TTORO]

yeah same here , i get into ketosis on third day. keto stix does work for me but ive heard its not a good thing to rely on. I wonder if its true. 14 days huh i gotta try that i usually carb after 6 days

 

[Ceebs]

yeah same here , i get into ketosis on third day. keto stix does work for me but ive heard its not a good thing to rely on.

Ketostix are not "reliable" because they only measure ketonuria (ketones in pee), not ketonemia (ketones in blood). If you were in ketosis, and ate a high carb meal that kicked you out of it, you'd still register on the sticks. Also, some drugs have metabolites that will cause a false positive on ketostix, and if you're hyperhydrated, your urine will be diluted to the point of a false negative.