When will I get into ketosis???

[Tami]

I am starting tomorrow; I can't tell you how many times...I'm disgusted with myself and finished off the pita bread and humus along with a few jalapeno poppers.

I am at an all time high 160.5 lbs. I was 115 for most of my life..I have 45 lbs to lose which may not seem like a lot but to me it's insane, it was 15 lbs then 20 lbs and I was like "okay, that's not too bad I could probably drop that in a month if I really wanted to" but now I'm totally scared of myself and feel out of control. I think alot of it is my job...always luncheons, doughnuts and other bad things in the meetings, people always trying to get me to go to lunch to my favorit place and all it takes is the "words" of the food they are talking about and I'm a goner- total lack of self control. I've tried variations of trying to lose weight and it doesn't work. I am going to be strict with myself, but please tell me whats the fastest way for me to get into deep ketosis and lose my appetite, that is the ONLY thing that will work for me.

[Mickkey]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

I recommend you read at least the first 11 chapters of the book, published in 2002, that's what people here follow. Follow induction as it's layed out without varying it any, and you should see results within two weeks. Drink your water, at the very least 8-8oz. glasses a day. Exercise in some fashion. Start small if you're not used to it, and build up to what you can safely do. That should put you into ketosis. Follow it to the letter the way it's layed out in the book.

[MorningGlory]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

Hi Tami
Here's a hug.....
Taking charge of your life and owning up to the responsibility of how you got to where you are, is half the battle. It's that way for everyone here.
You know if you continue choosing to eat the doughnuts and the lunches out etc, not much is going to change. But if you choose to skip the doughnuts and choose to eat a low carb lunch at a restaurant or at your desk, then you're taking hold of the reigns and accepting responsibility for yourself. Look at all the success stories here....you could be one of them!
Keeping track of your daily intakes of protein, carbs and fats really helps, as does keeping a record of your daily exercise.
There isn't a fast fix...but the sooner you start the sooner it'll happen!
Hope you make your first day a good one.

[guekjian]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

Read the Book! Get yourself on fitday to track what you are eating (it is just wonderful) Be kind to yourself. I keep the book next to my bed and read a bit every night to stay on track. i also spend time that I would be snacking (mindlessly in front of the tv) on the boards instead. there is tons of good advice to be found here...I STRONGLY suggest you read the posts...all that you can...Good luck...you've got a great community behind you!

[Outback Jess]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

Hey there Tami, welcome to STAC, I can hear the panic in your voice. Bless your heart, I think we've all be there facing our "out of control "eating...the sugars bouncing around in side of you are probably adding to the insanity and irritability! What everbody has said is true. Having been around for 8+ months now, I can tell you it's "ONE DAY AT A TIME" of focused clean eating, water drinking and exercise. It' recreating a lifestyle. It can be done, because I have slowly one day at a time done it!...
Looking forward to being here for you!

[skinnymom!]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

Everyone here has great advice! I've been where you are and it is terrible. You feel so confident one moment that you can do this, then the next you find yourself stuffing something sugary in your mouth. I keep the book near me at all times. When I am faltering I pick it up and just start reading anything in there and it pulls me back in. This WOE makes total sense, it's not a "fad" or some crazy thing - it works - IF YOU LET IT. Hang in there, get back on track and check in here with us daily. I've only been here a few days but everyone is so nice, it's already home to me!

[RIMedusa]

Re: When will I get into ketosis???

Hi All --

I, too, wonder when I'll get into ketosis.

I've been following the induction rules religiously (at least I think) for nine days, and I have not yet experienced ketosis. On the other hand, I've had a few sips of red wine here and there, but other than that, I can't see any other reason why weight loss should be so stalled in the first week like this.

I know what ketosis is like, and no sign of it yet.

The weight, which had gone down five, keeps going back up, and then down a pound, and then up a pound...

I know that inches can matter as much as pounds, but even when it's just inches coming off, shouldn't I be experiencing signs of ketosis?

What can be going wrong?

Last time I did Atkins in earnest, I dropped about 20 pounds in the first month, but at that point I wasn't eating any vegetables, and this time I'm doing it right -- yet the weight isn't moving.

Also, I'm now taking medication for acid reflux, and from my research, it can cause weight gain. I wonder if that's what's making it hard?

Any input would be welcome!

Thanks!