Starting 02/10-02/11??

[theamazingunderdog]

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You want to hear something hilarious??

I have been complaining about feeling bloated, having pain in my pelvic area, and being really uncomfortable.

Yesterday, I realized that it gets better when I go pee. Ha ha ha!

I never do drink enough water, so pre-atkins, I only had to pee a few times a day. Apparently I don't recognize that feeling of really "needing to go" anymore, at least not this often. I thought it was pretty funny, once I realized what the problem was.

[MrsBrittney]

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LOL youre like "Whats that annoying need in my pants?"

wait that sounded wrong but you know what I meant

[kristi2578]

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LOL MrsBrittney! That's just silly!

[theamazingunderdog]

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Well, I also have a cyst on my ovary that I'm seeing a dr. for. It's been there a few months at least. So I was going, how big is this cyst, anyway? I feel pregnant! LOL! Turns out... you know.

[Franklin Lee]

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Hi guys- I started a few days ago and then fell of the wagon … ugh!



I am going to start up again today. Guys I think I am going to live on this forum for the next 14 days, or so, you know until I get a breakthrough. I really want to be successful. Anyone wanna kind of adopt me and force me to be accountable… I’ll be on here daily(with the exception of the weekend as I will be out of town) – so here I am – HELP! LOL!



I want to lose 25 to 30 lbs I have a birthday in April… I’d like to have it off by then… if possible

[theamazingunderdog]

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Hi Franklin! I need a daily buddy too. I have my 40th coming up in September, and that is a huge target for reaching my goal. If not, well then, it will take longer, but this is serious business for me.

You can add me to your buddy list too - I love getting email! This place is great for support, but sometimes it's so big and active, I get lost. (Not a natural blond, but might as well be. lol.)

I'm losing the hunger, but added the detox fatigue & frustrations of changing my habits. Sigh.. Look at all the successes... we can do it! I cheated my first 3 days of induction, but kept going, figuring I'll just add on as many days at the end of induction. No going backwards this time. Forwards only!

[Franklin Lee]

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we're buddies then! I am heading towards 40 as well. I really want to be successful on this. No turning back. I'll check in with you each day and confess my sins, or brag on my successes! I am just tired of being fat, you know what I mean? I am really want to be successful on this

[Alien Monkey]

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Hey Franklin, Good to see ya. Ok, its not turning back now. Goodluck to you and everyone else in the 14 days.

So far so good for me. I guess I should not worry too much about the deep color on the ketostixs.

Eat those veggies!!!

Lica

[theamazingunderdog]

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I totally know. When I got down 40 pounds a few years ago, my whole family says they thought I would never gain it back. I am just one of those people who *has to* eat the Atkins way. Normal carb intake just makes my body do abnormal things. I got cocky, just like I did the first 3 days of induction.

Off to the store. Getting more veggies. Oh, and check my signature for the link to my journal. You can start one, too, if you like to write things out.

[Franklin Lee]

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Do I need to worry about Ketostixs?

[LuyshuZ]

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Hi I'm LeJahnice. I am currently 242 lbs and I would like to lose 72lbs.

[theamazingunderdog]

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Do I need to worry about Ketostixs?

Worry, nah. But they're helpful as a visual aid so you can "see" if your body is in ketosis.

Somebody correct me, as I was wondering this today: You pee on the stick in the morning when you wake up?? Or is it any time of day? They are about $25 per 100 or something like that around here, so if you're on a budget, use the money for the right foods instead.

OTOH, (on the other hand... I say that a lot) I found this site to be a breath of fresh air!! Check it out and scroll down!

http://ketostix.org/

[theamazingunderdog]

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Hi I'm LeJahnice. I am currently 242 lbs and I would like to lose 72lbs.

Hi LeJahnice, I love your name! I started at 222, and still haven't lost any on induction after 3-4 days. I'm using this thread for survival! Welcome to the group!

[MrsBrittney]

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You can buy them online, too, for cheaper. Walmart had ours for $7 for 50 because I was too lazy to pay for shipping & handling.

I wouldn't say you need to use ketostix or even dwell on the results. I plan to use them every 3 days not to monitor my success rate (their color can very and even prove disheartening based on your water consumption, if you tested right after a very fatty meal, etc) but moreso to gauge I'm still on track and maybe notice any patterns for certain foods come Phase 2.

I'm glad to see this thread has a pretty nice group!!

[MrsBrittney]

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On a random note.. I suggest everyone take their measurements. On weeks where I lost nothing and would otherwise assume I was in a stall, I'd lost inches! So congrats to Underdog for doing that! I measured my waist and that was my wakeup call! I remember being 27" waist and 36" hips... and now I'm 35" waist and 43" hips!!!!! And I'm only 4'10"!!!