Hello everybody!

[SkaPaladin]

So, this is how things are going. I have done the Atkins diet once before, when I was working at a pharmacy. I sat around all day at work, so when I did it, I really did it. Gym for about an hour a day, induction for 3 weeks, looking good, feeling good.

So anyway, my friend winds up getting hit by a truck, and he dies in the hospital. I went through a rough patch, and kinda clung onto my friends even more. Me and a few friends had planned a couple of events that year (he was one of the friends) and I knew that he would beat me up if I let his death stop me from going through with the plans, so I lived his life for the rest of the year.

Needless to say, I stopped doing Atkins for a while.

But, now that I've taken a good look at myself, I realize that I can't let anything hold me back from living my life. I mean, I miss him, but I can't be him forever. He'll never be replaced, but my life is important too.

I switched jobs to a more active environment. I'm working at a warehouse, to get my activity up. It's a minimum of 8 hours of constant walking, moderate to heavy lifting, and much better for me physically than an office job (no offence to you desk jockeys out there... LOL!) I guess it would be considered a substitution to exercise, since my body isn't used to it just yet.

I also wonder about the whole sweating thing. I know it's good to sweat, but are ketones expelled through sweat as well as the normal ways? Since I sweat so much during the day, I find that I don't have to go to the bathroom as often as when I first did Atkins.

In addition to that, I carry around an old 20oz coke bottle, that I use to carry my water in, because it's easily replaceable (get a friends discarded soda) and I can measure how much water I actually drink that day. Normally, I get in about 5-6 bottles.

Speaking of bottled water... I also noticed that sometimes, my water has a funky taste to it. Sure, the water starts off tasting great, but after a while, if I'm not chugging it, it'll take on a weird flavor. My assumption is that it's probably ketone breath, but I don't get ketone breath. Not any that I notice, at least.

Wow, I just meant to say hello, and that I will enjoy my time here. No need to answer my questions on this post. Just point me in the right direction, and I shall repost there.

[Desertthorn]

Great post and welcome to ADBB> Glad you found us and joined. Also terribly sorry about your loss. It is so trajic to lose someone so young. It sounds like you have a good handle on how to do induction,and drinking water. Old water bottles might take on a taste of their own, so you might want to get a newer one and see if that helps.
Again glad you found us. Welcome.

[mcotton]

Welcome back!!!! It is good to have you here. I have returned here just a few days ago myself. It sounds like you are doing well. I hope to be chatting with you on here and hearing about your progress.

[Isabeau]

Hi and welcome. I, too, am sorry for your loss. I can totally relate to the water taste thing. Sometimes my 'ketosis' breath, metallic feeling in my mouth is stronger then other times. My water starts tasting weird at those times.

[killerbombshell]

Welcome, officially

[sadie@136]

But, now that I've taken a good look at myself, I realize that I can't let anything hold me back from living my life. I mean, I miss him, but I can't be him forever. He'll never be replaced, but my life is important too

very well said
welcome aborad
u are already doing so good..like taking charge of your life and drinking yor water..u will do it !
Best of luck

[Below 30]

Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can totally relate and empathize with losing your loved one....I went through it too and my life was in a tailspin for over a year.....Welcome back to you though

And the water thing..........OMG........I wouldn't have ever wondered about anyone else noticing a taste change and 3/4 ways into a bottle.......I suck it up and drink it anyways

Welcome again!

[Labarum]

Welcome

[Sheshy]

Hi SkaPaladin and welcome to ADBB!

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[sunflowergrl]

Welcome to ADBB. I am sorry to hear of your loss, but I am glad that you are ready to live your life (I am sure your friend would be, also). Take care and keep us posted on your progress!