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    new to atkins

    Hi, I just found this site and today is seven days into induction. The first week was hard because as I was dealing with the induction flu and I was also dealing with a migraine. I feel better now. I haven't lost much weight yet but I'm sticking with it. I don' have much to lose and I have to say I'm still a bit sceptical but I'm going to stick with it. I'm f/35 years old 5'5 and 138 pounds I believe I was 140 when I started. I haven't cheated at all-I'm never hungry and I maybe eating too much cheese and not enough veggies. I'm still learning but I think I'm doing O.K. In the morning my ketostix show small and at night about 5:00 they show moderate. WHY is that? My goal weight is 123lbs but that maybe too low for me so I'll take 126-128lbs. Please help me and stay strong! -Soup out!!
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    Re: new to atkins

    Welcome and post any questions you have. I don't know anything about the ketostix, I've never used them--as long as they're showing color, you're fine. I'm glad you're feeling better-the energy surge should be happening any time now!
    Caryl
    Start 2/21/2007 212
    CW 6/22/2008 167
    Goal 124
    F 49 yo

    Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

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      Re: new to atkins

      Thanx!!

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        Re: new to atkins

        Welcome to ADBB Soup! Love your droll nic!

        Caryl is right.. the stix mean little, but if they show any colour at all you're probably on the right track.
        There are many reasons for differing colours and reactions and the stix should be just a guide. Things like alcohol can give a false positive reading, for instance. The amount of water you drink will also affect the colour. Be aware also that having a nice purple colour does not necessarily mean you're burning body fat... it could be dietary fat, if you're eating too much.

        Here are some links that might be of interest:

        Ketostix color
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6725

        When to test ketones
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6726

        Physical signs of ketosis/lipolysis

        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6762
        Happy losing!
        Before and after:






        PLEDGING FLIGHTS
        Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

        Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
        F/56yrs/5'.4"
        SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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          Re: new to atkins

          Welcome to Soup!

          Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything please feel free to give a shout!

          ~Far la bella figura!
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          March 2009

          Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
          Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
          Age: 25 male
          Height: 6' 3"
          Waist: 29" (was 44")
          BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
          Starting Weight: 285
          Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
          Goal Weight: 175




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          • #6
            Re: new to atkins

            Welcome to the boards....glad you are not hungry thats a great perk! Make it a lifestyle!
            74 8/1/06
            SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
            2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
            Jess Female/51/5'3

            www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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            • #7
              Re: new to atkins

              Welcome Soup. Congrats on making it through your first week.
              F/44yrs/5'5"

              206.5/158/140



























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              • #8
                Re: new to atkins

                Hey Soup! How great that you've found our site, welcome! It sounds like you're definitely on the right track! Since you don't have much to lose, please be sure to move yourself up the food rungs for OWL as soon as possible! You can read the stickies at the top of the On Going Weight Loss Forum.

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                  Re: new to atkins

                  Thanx everyone. I'm still on track...

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                  *This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin
                  Last edited by sillygirl; November 30, 2007, 05:07 PM.

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