New and need support/help!!??

[angie1003]

Hi I started induction on 8/2/08. Was really excited, didnt feel hungry, had no problem with following the "rules". On morning of the 9th day I was down 4.3 lbs. I was happy with that considering i only have about 23 lbs. total to lose. But, yesterday I bought ketostix, thought they looked negative and was totally discouraged, but this morning it was in the small range. For some reason, I am totally questioning everything I eat now. I am using fitday and my #'s are 47% fat, 7% carbs and 46% protein. Here is a sample of my typical days menu:
Breakfast
2 egg whites
3 piece turkey bacon
cracker slice of cheddar cheese

Snack
Atkins advantage shake

Lunch
2 cups romaine lettuce
1.2 cup ground turkey with taco seasoning
1/4 cup cheddar cheese

Dinner
grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup broccoli with butter
2 slice tomato
1 cup diet jello

1015 calories
51.2 grams fat
17.3 carbs
107.9 protein

Any advice, comments on menu, support anything? I will take it all!!
Thank you to everyone who helps ** Angela

[Kansas Deb]

Re: New and need support/help!!??

Any color on the ketostix means you are in ketosis. A person can also be in ketosis and not have any color. Jimmy Moore has a good video on You Tube explaining how to interpret ketostix readings.

[Rick]

Re: New and need support/help!!??

You're way beyond the expected loss during the first 2 weeks... 5-10 percent of goal to lose.

You're doing great... don't lose site of the prize... During induction though, you should be at 65% fat, 30 protein and 5 percent carbs..

Forget the sticks.. they are just a crutch.

[angie1003]

Re: New and need support/help!!??

thanks guys!! I thought I was suppose to stay under 20 carbs, right?? Well, I was at 17.3 carbs and it is showing at 7% on fitday??? Once again, I am welcoming all advice, comments. I am really hungry at work tonight

[Rick]

Re: New and need support/help!!??

Up the fat percentages and you'll probably not be as hungry... the carbs are great! (This is not a high protein diet)

You are still doing great to start with!

[liv]

Re: New and need support/help!!??

Yes I agree with Rick, your fat intake was too low. You can eat a whole egg - cook in with butter, use some mayo or oil with your veggies perhaps. So your carb shows up that high because your fat was slightly low.

You may think twice about the Shake though. Not really induction friendly. And the jello probably have some aspartame. We try to avoid that sweetener. And remember there is a cheese limit. I am not sure how you measured that cheddar - probably grated (I which case you are good)