Day 11 and Ready to Give Up!

[psychoschoolgirl]

KFC's grilled chicken is chicken on the bone. I had a grilled chicken breast on the bone not filets. I'm not trying to argue, but if this chicken is legal it gives me another lunch option.

[liv]

Well what if you are sensitive to those ingredients in there.
If you look on the list of ingredients there are pleny of starches and there is sugar there. Those are not Atkins friendly.
I know it is super convenient but since you are working on getting that loss going probably not the right thing at this time.

Are you in ketosis? Have you checked?

[psychoschoolgirl]

Yes. I'm in ketosis.

[msanjelpie]

Did you experience induction flu? How have you been feeling as far as energy, mood etc...? Have you gained any weight? Does it seem easier to move around? Have you tried the 'yeast' test in the book? What are your percentages on Fitday.com?

[liv]

The yeast test is a very good suggestion. Thanks MS

[psychoschoolgirl]

I did not experience induction flu. I feel like I have more energy and my mood seems to be good with the exception of disapointment. I have not gained any weight I have stayed right around 240. I do feel like I can move around better. I have not taken the yeast test in the book. I'm not sure I know where it is...I just flipped through the book and couldn't find a yeast test. I put in my first 5 days into fitday and when I went back and checked they were gone. I know that I clicked on save changes...but nothing was in there. I have not had time to go back and re-enter everything yet.

Just another note-I had my thyriod tested about a year ago and had no issues.

[psychoschoolgirl]

Ok. I found the list of symptoms. The only things on that list that I can say yes to is...

mild constipation

irritable, but I think that is due to not losing weight

at times I do feel like I have low energy, but in the past I have had low B12 and got shots for this

[NETTY12]

Hey girl,

I really hope you stay on this and give it alittle more time before you throw in the towel. As long as you're eatting what you're suppose to and everyone here is agreeing with the food choices than see what happens in acouple more days.
If you're constipated (mildly) maybe you should try taking a laxative and it may help "start the engines" sort of speak, lol.
It would be such a sad disappointment that you're alomost done with induction and your system is all cleaned from carbs. If you have gotten this far just wait it out alittle longer. Do you drink anything else besides water?? remember that sweetners and caffeine are very restricted and if you are a coffee drinker, becareful with the amount of creamer you use. I don't know if this helped you at all but just know that this is still the beginning and your body EVENTUALLY will release and you will begin to lose weight.

[psychoschoolgirl]

Thank you all so much for the encouragement! I will continue to stick with it. I appreciate all of the advice and welcome more advice. I plan to cut out the cheese and see if that makes a difference. I have not been going over the daily allotment, but who knows. That's the only thing that would make sense to cut out...and I love cheese so this will be tough! I think on only two occasions I have had tea (decaf) with splenda (2 packages). All other liquid has been water and I occasionally put lemon in my water, but not daily.

Again, thanks for the encouragement and keep the suggestions coming! I'm at a loss of what else to do other than keep doing more of the same.

[AmandaGeil]

Induction is like a fast. Think of it as training your mind to be in control, like so many spiritual people do. It might make you feel a little mightier, and less let down. Everyone here wants you to succeed.