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    Is it REALLY Ketosis??

    Hi all. I have a question. I did Atkins about 8 years ago and was successful--but I was NOT diabetic then and remember it being HARD to get into ketosis. This time around, the ketones were showing up on the 2nd day. And they have shown up every day since. But I am NOT losing weight. Can being diabetic interfere with accuracy of the ketones? I'm not really freaking on the pound thing--I know the tape measure is more important than the scale--but it makes me wonder. Anyone know??
    Linda








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    Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

    You say you haven't lost any weight - your ticker says you have lost 4lbs!?

    I shouldn't imagine being diabetic would make a difference, surely you would get to ketosis faster as you wouldn't have been eating a load of sugar previously .....



    44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
    Start weight: 196lbs
    CW 181 lbs.
    Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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    • #3
      Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

      Yeah....well....I haven't updated the ticker. It was a little discouraging! I lost those 4 pounds in the first few days and then they poofed! back on! I haven't done anything different--still under 20 carbs....high fat and medium protein. Lots of water.... IDK!
      Linda








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      • #4
        Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

        Don't get discouraged - you shouldn't weigh for the first 2 weeks - you weight can go up and down just like that on the scales - I lost 12 lbs in the first 3 weeks then nothing until week 6 (just 2lbs) I can have a 6lb difference some days on those darned scales - I should have them locked away!



        44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
        Start weight: 196lbs
        CW 181 lbs.
        Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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          Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

          45465465
          Last edited by stark3923; June 12, 2009, 11:55 PM.

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            Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

            Linda,

            Are you on meds? If so, what meds are you on? Have you measured? Have you lost inches?


            Stark,

            I answered your question in the main forum........ you are totally normal. A pause in the second to sixth week is totally normal. You did not state weather you are diabetic?
            Bren
            female


            218/150 calling it goal!
            3/30/03

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            • #7
              Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

              Yes, I am on meds--Wellbutrin (not one of the ones known to frustrate metabolism) and Ziac (bp). And, no I haven't measured this time around. Okay-I know--you're slapping your forehead now! My main thing is knowing if the ketones are true. If they are--I can relax. I know not to judge by the pounds or EVEN the tape as long as I'm in ketosis. I can be patient and wait for it all knowing inside it's all doing what it's supposed to. I just wonder whether the strips are correct because of the diabetes. Okay --yes measuring today so that I have some kind of guideline. This is day 9. I remember the first time around I was on Paxil and immediately weaned off of it. I am NOT ready to give up the Wellbutrin......
              Linda








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                Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                I would have to say you are doing fine! How do you feel?
                The strips are only a tool...... we have had many people here never register on the strips lose great and others just the opposite!
                I do not believe there is any difference in the readings of the sticks for diabetics/pre-diabetic or non diabetic.
                Bren
                female


                218/150 calling it goal!
                3/30/03

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                • #9
                  Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                  Thanks Bren. I do feel better. I can tell a big difference in energy. This may sound pathetic, but I just got back from a soccer match and I am feeling good enough to hit WalMart-on-a-Saturday (different from other days, ya know). A few weeks ago--that would have been my activity for the day! I'd be wiped out and stay home and scrapbook. So, I KNOW it's "working" just waiting for the visual!
                  Linda








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                  • #10
                    Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                    and that is what it is all about! The way you feel!

                    I love hearing people talk about the energy they now have.

                    and.........yes Walmart on a Saturday, not just shopping but an adventure in itself.
                    Bren
                    female


                    218/150 calling it goal!
                    3/30/03

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                    • #11
                      Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                      I just got back from walmart at 9:38 pm sat. We got there after 7. They had exactly 3 cashiers and I think the lines went to the middle of the store. It was getting hard to stand at the counter with all the goodies around and not cave but instead I bought a toothbrush and a tabloid. lol
                      Better than a snickers or something.

                      I get so frustrated with walmart but I can't seem to live without them.




                      FEMALE/32
                      started: Mothers Day 07

                      mini goal1:199 REACHED AUG 24 2007
                      mini goal2:188 REACHED OCTOBER 25 2007
                      goal:166



                      I would starve myself and still it would not come.
                       I would stuff my face and still it would not come. "Alanis Morissette"

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                        Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                        Hey! It REALLY IS Ketosis!! I had a "whoosh" (I think that's the term used here). I was FIVE lbs. lighter this morning! And, I won't weigh the rest of induction. I have until Friday-- Thursday is Day 14. Mine aren't really numbered though--I will stay on induction until I lose 100 of the 150 most likely. But, I can update my ticker now!
                        Linda








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                        • #13
                          Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                          OH OH OH OH .......... I am happy dancing here for you!!!!!!


                          CONGRATULATIONS!!!
                          Bren
                          female


                          218/150 calling it goal!
                          3/30/03

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                            Re: Is it REALLY Ketosis??

                            ok 564654
                            Last edited by stark3923; June 12, 2009, 11:56 PM.

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                              ROFL!!! Nope--not a BM. It's what they call a big loss after not losing for a bit. No secrets here. Just follow the book to the letter. My first time around I lost 80 lbs. and more inches than that! I went from a 24 to a 14 in about 7 months. I stayed on induction the whole time for the most part. I didn't follow the OWL though and got lost..... now I have even more to lose!
                              Linda








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