Stuck Ketostix- L-Carnitine???

[Rhonda 2]

Hi: I'm in my 3rd week of induction and sticking very close to the plan. No misadventures yet. But my Ketostiz went from full purple the first few days to trace- on the same diet, same foods, same activity pattern. Dr Atkin recommends the amino acid supplement L-Carnitine as a boost to lipolysis. Have any of you tried this- and did it in fact increase you reate of lipolysis according to the Ketostix reading?

Rhonda

[Rhonda 2]

oh sorry I wanted to attach this

[warbishop]

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[ValidRouge]

Being in ketosis is kind of like being pregnant. Either you ARE or you are NOT. So, if the sticks change colors...then you ARE. However, you can still be in ketosis and not register on the sticks at all as well.

Simply, they are a nice tool, but not required. Many members don't use them at all and make it to their goals just fine.

As for L-carnitine...I've recently added it to my supplement list. I can't really tell if it's helping me lose more becuase I just made goal....so not really losing anymore. I take it to help with muscle endurance for my running. One of the Many benefits of L-carnitine.