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**Alexa** · June 15, 2007, 03:36 PM

Re: I don't think it's working......

Hi Linda,

I wouldn't call myself an expert guru but I just wanted to say a few things. Firstly, I understand your frustration - but please don't let it be a reason to quit - there must be something causing the problem, and this diet is very likely to work.

Firstly - take measurements asap so you can look at them in a month's time to see if there is a difference that the scale isn't showing.

Also, 5lbs is not huge for 30 days, but it is still a loss. It would really suck if you were to lose that slowly the whole time, but you would get to goal eventually, whereas if you quite, you probably won't and could gain.

I don't know much about medications - hopefully someone else will have a bit more experience.

Perhaps closely examine your food and exercise again. Check ALL labels (as Joy has been saying lately) and leave nothing to chance. Perhaps post a sample menu or two? I think you may have already done this, but a repeat may help.

Finally, how do you feel? Besides weight loss do you feel more energetic, alert? If the stix show you are in ketosis it might jsut be a matter of waiting for the scale to catch up.

Best of luck

**Prettycricket** · June 15, 2007, 04:48 PM

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Thanks Baarb. I know you've seen a couple of my threads. It worked SO WELL for me the first time around!! That's what is so frustrating. Of course, I have a lot more to lose this time around. I'm using Fitday and checking every label. And, that's what's been frustrating about the ketosis. Surely, I would be out of ketosis if I were doing something wrong??? YES... I need to get a measuring tape. I forget every time I'm in the store!

I FEEL great. And, you all might know what I mean--I FEEL a teeny smaller. Just glances in certain positions I'm sitting in, or how I feel in a chair,etc. Certainly the mirror is not so generous, but my eyes think so every once in awhile. The sugar/insulin thing is bizarre to me also! When I post a menu--do I just type it up as in a message? Or is there a special place to post menus?

ETA: And that dang 5lbs. isn't concrete. I fluctuate between those 5 all the time. And lots of times, still shows ZERO lost. I just can't bring myself to change the ticker!!

**Alexa** · June 15, 2007, 04:55 PM

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I hear you on not changing the ticker! I do that

Is good to look at the overall trend.

Post a menu or two here:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=50

A link to your fitday in you signature would also help people to see what you're eating and %s.

For the meds check out the diabetic board if you haven't already - they might have info or someone to ask about the meds: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=37

Don't feel down or quit! We all want to help you suceed - there is a great deal of knowledge on this board - the solution will be found eventually

**harmony3098** · June 15, 2007, 08:54 PM

Re: I don't think it's working......

hi pretty cricket...i am not an expert at all...i just wanted to offer my support...remember that the human body is quite remarkable...who knows why you are not melting the pounds off this time...but you so seem to be feeling smaller, and that's something...i encourage you to hang in there...i'm sending you some good weight loss vibes!

**Prettycricket** · June 16, 2007, 05:42 AM

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Thanks Jen! Still plodding along (blindly). It's a GOOD thing that I like eggs! :0

**Discolemonade** · June 16, 2007, 05:47 AM

Re: I don't think it's working......

could it be the yeastie beasties??
Dr, Atkins said that over 80% of people have it and don't know it
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=3509

On the other hand, I know how you are feeling about the sloooooowwwww loss and I hope you can stick it out as I'm sure you know it works! Could this be a stall?

I wish you the best of loss!

**Prettycricket** · June 16, 2007, 06:22 AM

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Hey discolemonade! YOU look great! THANK you for the link. It's worth a try---I eat a TON of cheese..... I'm thinking, thinking, thinking and I THINK that's the only dairy I get...... But it's a staple for me. I'll read that thread through and try some suggestions AND reread my Atkins on yeast. Thanks!

**PaulaMM** · June 16, 2007, 09:11 AM

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I don't have any advice to offer, just a sympathetic ear and my sincere wish that you find an answer to your problem. There's nothing more frustrating that having no results for all your hard work, is there?

I hope things work out for you soon!

On the bright side: Hooray for feeling good!

**Prettycricket** · June 16, 2007, 10:05 AM

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OMG. I'm reading all of the symptoms for candida--Atkins really wasn't very thorough on this one--and I think we may have the answer, kids! Woo Hoo!! Okay, I thought a white coating on the tongue was normal. I've ALWAYS had one...... I'm newly diabetic (I wasn't the last time around on Atkins). That plays into the yeast..... My joint pains are horrible and I've atrributed them to weight--but they have also increased with this second time around just as I have increased bacon, cheese and all the other low carb delights. And they are my FAVORITES!! That's why this WOE is so easy for me. Ugh! I'm going to work on the cleansing and removing all offending foods. Now I'm off to check my kids' tongues! LOL.....

**julirama723** · June 16, 2007, 12:30 PM

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Pretty, I'm glad to hear you have a potential answer for your slow losses. Keep us posted on what happens, and make sure to check out the Candida/Yeast forum!

**Sherri** · June 16, 2007, 02:25 PM

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Hi Pretty! I was reading about your difficulties and wanted to offer help and a suggestion. You see, I too am a Type-2 diebetic. After starting this woe my diabetes went away after 48 days. Not saying that yours will, but may be easier controlled by using the glycemic index that Dr. Atkins mentions in his book on pages 78-81. Also there is a On-Line site you can go to at www.glycemicindex.com that explains the GI more in depth and will help you choose foods lower on the GI. My diabetes remains to stay in check because of this woe and the GI. Maybe it will help bring your numbers down from the 200s. Hope this helps you and great insight on finding out about the candida- yeast problem. Here's to better health, Sherri

**Discolemonade** · June 16, 2007, 02:55 PM

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I'm so glad you may have found the problem! Be sure and do the spit test in the morning!

**Prettycricket** · June 17, 2007, 05:45 AM

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I'm so glad that you reminded me discolemonade! And that I hopped on here first thing this morning. Okay--stupid question. Is it just supposed to be excess saliva you spit or are you to try and get "phlegmmy" stuff too? LOL...sorry! But, saliva just floats healthily on top!!! NOW what???

Sherri~ thanks! I'll have to look into that. It's just bizarre to me that sugars can act like that when I'm being GOOD!!!

Julie~ thank you--I hadn't noticed that there was a while forum devoted to this. You look marvelous!!

**Prettycricket** · June 17, 2007, 06:22 AM

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Okay....I'm checking my kids' spit now. My rail thin daughter with no symptoms had candida spit. My normal sized daughter with lots of IBS symptoms (and we've been going to doctors for 5 years) has candida spit. And mine was NOT??? AI yi yi yi yi..... Waiting for teenage boys to wake up. Shouldn't be hard to get them to spit! LOL....

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