I'm back!

[IAmJbo]

I posted this in the Induction forum after I read Moochiecats suggestion about posting here instead. I don't know how to delete it though so I just reposted it.

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Well, I'm back. It's been a few years since I was on this forum. At my heaviest, I was at 250 pounds. Today, I'm at 195. I lost the weight through low-fat dieting and exercise, and a bit through Atkins. But the fact is that my body loves carbohydrates, and I still have another 20 to 25 pounds to lose, and low-fat dieting isn't doing the trick. So...here I am.

I'm doing it with a friend, and this time, I'm doing it right. However, he's already in ketosis (according to the stix) after only two days. Me? My stick is still pink. I'm concerned.

Jason

[IrishMom82]

Re: I'm back!

Welcome back! Now for the questions... What do you mean your stick is pink? As long as you are showing a trace of any pink you are in Ketosis. Also keep in mind that the sticks don't work for everyone. It took me about 3 days to get into Ketosis.

Good luck on your journey and keep us posted!

[SunnySmile501]

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Any color means you are in ketosis. I lost 48 pounds in three months and only once in a while did I show a trace. You can't compare yourself to anyone else in terms of stick color.

Sunny!

[IAmJbo]

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I mean that it doesn't change much from its original color. I thought I was using them wrong at first, but I dunno. I guess it doesn't matter because I hvaen't gained any weight...i'm at 194.

I forgot how nice it feels to be able to eat when you essentially want to, btw.

[Outback Jess]

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Hey Jason welcome. The sticks are particular to each person. Usually it takes 3 days to get into ketosis and it has other signs you will remember...loss of appetite and renewed energy and for some, bad apple breath.
I love ketosis, my sticks turn just a bit to the next color, but they are like pregnancy sticks, once they change you are pregnant, not just a little, but totally....
I find this time my sticks have waited til about day 5 to change....
Hold them loosely and go for those wonderful side EFFECTS! Energy, loss of appetite, bad breath!

[meena-beena]

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I got the breath thing going and I literally spring out of bed at 6am.......

I've never used the stix though. I have enough to deal with obsessing over the scale--lol.

[IAmJbo]

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Well, nevermind, because my Ketostix were purple last night! Whoo hoo! I've already lost 2 pounds in 3 days.

I love cheese. I dunno why, but it's a much better snack than candy.