Made it to KETOSIS already!

[PrettySedity]

Well I started the Atkins diet on the 1st at 12am.. i went the entire day and felt fine. it is now the 3rd, 1am and i still feel just fine. anyway, i'll get to the point...

I did the LTS testing today and not only has my body entered the ketosis state, but i'm deep in ketosis! the strip turned to the darkest purple. i was so amazed! i wasn't expecting anything, or pink at the most. i guess i'm doing everything right!

This is normal isn't it? It happened so fast and i just want to be sure that it's not dangerous. i know a lot of people that it took like a week for their body to go into ketosis.

I'm really happy, but i'm kinda scared at the same time. Will an Atkins vet please let me know. thanks!

[ June 03, 2003, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: PrettySedity ]

[onlyme]

What kind of test did you take? How do you do it?

[Melmin]

Great for you!!!

I wish I could say the same. What type of foods are you eating? I really know this atkins works and I know that this is not something I can do for the rest of my life but I do want to try it for at least 2 wks to see the results. Maybe I can make a lifetime change. I am trying not to think of it negative but since I didnt last the first time I tried I am not feeling too confident.

But I am glad to hear of your results so far.

Melmin

[Vicky]

I have started Atkins more times than I can count and I always get into Ketosis real fast. Never a problem. Just make SURE you drink your water.

Vicky

[holpak]

Congrat's pretty... do you have any short term goals in mind?? I'm trying to get down to 170 bye the 4th of july.. we are goin to vegas and now i'm at 179 hope fully i'll reach that and lower!!!


Much love

Holly

[missus]

Hey Pretty. That is great about the keotsis(sp). It appears that you are doing quite well on your weight loss journey. Keep up the great work. Missus

BE BLESSED

[PrettySedity]

thanks a lot guys. Vikki, yep i drink plenty water. That's basically all i can drink. Is there anything else i can drink besides water and carb controlled shakes while doing this?

Holpak, I really don't have any short term goals right now. I just want to get my body down to a size that i feel comfortable and satisfied with.

I lost 3lbs already! I'm down to 140 now!

[ June 03, 2003, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: PrettySedity ]

[onlyme]

You've ALREADY lost 3 pounds?? OMG!!!

I have a friend whose on the same diet, she lost a lot of weight in the begining, but now has slowed down. I guess this is normal - but 3 pounds, already? Do you think you'll keep doing this? What happens if you go back to eating more carbs?

[PrettySedity]

of course i'm going to keep doing this. i was already eating low in carbs before i started the atkins so it's no big deal to me. i know i'll probably start eating more carbs after i reach my goal, but i'll only continue to eat just enough for me to maintain my weight.

your friends weightloss slowed down because that's what it's supposed to do. once you move to the 2nd phase, you take in more carbs and you still continue to lose, just at a slower rate.

[ June 03, 2003, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: PrettySedity ]