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May 26th, 2005, 05:45 PM
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May 26th, 2005, 06:31 PM
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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 M/40/6'2" Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005 Restart 339.2 11/5/07 Current 328.8 11/17/07 Goal 210(195?) My avatar is not a lie I actually did lose 70 pounds, I just refound some. "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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May 26th, 2005, 06:39 PM
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| 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  ~treat myself to a pedicure180 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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May 26th, 2005, 06:53 PM
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| Wow, you learn something new every day! Thank you both for the info and warm welcome! :hug
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May 27th, 2005, 11:56 AM
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| 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
May 28th, 2005, 09:40 AM
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| I've cheated! :sadblinky And of course, I'm beating myself up about it.
__________________ Start date: May 17, 2005 |
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May 28th, 2005, 04:48 PM
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| 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!
__________________ First time: (May 1, 2005 - March, 2006): Started at 262 and got down to 178 (-84 pounds!!) ((insert excuses here...)) got back up to 232... This time: Starting 09/14/06 232/225.5/170 (first goal) Okay, no more excuses or delays this time.. I know this works and I will get there again!!   female/26/5'2 Some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmary/sets/ Short term goal #1: Get to 215 by Halloween! Get back on the treadmill! |
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May 28th, 2005, 07:28 PM
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| Thank you, Mary. :hug
__________________ Start date: May 17, 2005 |
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June 3rd, 2005, 10:18 AM
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| 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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