Hey, Jarvist
Congrats on joining ADBB. It is an invaluable resource. I too had some trouble in the first few weeks. Have you considered ignoring the scale and ketostix completely? Check out the recipes forums for some great alterantives to fried foods (e.g., pork rinds and gratted parmisaain for breading).
By the way, you can get more than enough potassium from the induction accpetable food list. The FDA RDI for Potassium is 3,500mg (3.5 grams). Although bannans and oranges are the 'most popular' sources, you can also get adequate levels form the meat, eggs, and vegetables on the Induction Acceptable Food list. For example, one hard boiled egg contains 140mg of potassium. You should also take a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral suppliment; like
Andrew Lessmans