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    Atkins Newbie

    :wave

    Just wanted to say hello. I'm 31 years old... married... and have a five year old son. I'm in my second week of induction. My husband is also. I've lost five pounds... but frustrated because I'm not in ketosis. The highest I ever got to was moderate. Anyway... I could go on... just wanted to introduce myself. You all seem like a great group of people. I look forward to getting to know you all. :hug

    ha




    Start date: May 17, 2005
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    Welcome to the board, fellow Massachusettsite (is that a word?)

    Any good for you for starting this.

    One thing, I assume by "highest I ever got to was moderate" you mean testing on the strips. Well I got some good news, if you are registering anything then you are in ketosis. You can be in actual ketosis without registering on the test strips at all. All the strips tell you is how much excess ketones are being expelled. It does not tell you if the ketones are from burnt body fat or burnt dietary fat. Plus if you are well hydrated which you should be if you are drinking all of your water, the strips should never measure anything high because the ketones should be well diluted. I hope this clarified this.

    It's awesome that your husband is doing this with you, it makes it so much easier. My wife was until she got pregnant again.

    I wish you the best of luck.
    Jim


    Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
    M/41/6'2"
    Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
    Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

    February miles run - 20
    "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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    • #3
      Welcome :wave and I just want to echo jim. It doesn't matter how dark they turn. ketosis is kinda like you either are or your not. Once you get used to ketosis you won't need the stix, you'll just know. Do you have a semi sweet taste in your mouth? That's a good way to tell as well.

      413 squats so far this month!

      36y F, ht: 5,5 223/206/150, RE-Start date: Feb. 19, 2008

      Current mini goals:
      199 Goal by Easter:confused:~treat myself to a pedicure
      180 Goal by Sept. ~spend a day at Glen Ivy Spa
      160 Goal by Dec. ~spider vein therapy for my legs
      150 Goal by Feb. ~big bitchin new tattoo ;)

      >>>>
      B4 @ 223. Good grief,
      I'm the size of Dora!

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      • #4
        Wow, you learn something new every day! Thank you both for the info and warm welcome! :hug




        Start date: May 17, 2005

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        • #5
          The people here are great! Any help you need you will find.
          Welcome
          ~Lauren~



          support? Isn't it time to give some back?
          Ask a mod how today.

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          • #6
            I've cheated! :sadblinky

            And of course, I'm beating myself up about it.




            Start date: May 17, 2005

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            • #7
              Don't beat yourself up about it! Just pick yourself up and start again.. now tomorow, but RIGHT NOW!

              Don't picture the long run.. just think about this week. Just promise yourself that you won't cheat for ONE WEEK and then see how you feel!

              The first week is the hardest, but then it is smooth sailing from there (mostly), I promise!
              F/29/5'2
              HW262/SW195/CW189/GW135
              Did Atkins back in 2005 and went from 262 to 182!
              Starting Nov 4th 2009 again at 195
              First mini-goal: 187 by thanksgiving
              Second mini-goal: 181 by Xmas trip to see in-laws in LA, size 14's!



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              • #8
                Thank you, Mary. :hug




                Start date: May 17, 2005

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                • #9
                  Welcome! We are glad you found us! Trust me, it gets alot easier. Stick to the induction and you won't even crave those carbs!

                  Joy
                  Joy...aka former Carb Addict!

                  325/CW274/GW150




                  http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...er=queenblinky

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