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Old July 10th, 2006, 04:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I went for my physical today and everything on my chart - blood levels, cholesterol, BP, etc are all of an 18 year old with no health problems. One would never know by looking at my chart that I was 42 and very overweight.

I did find out though that I am now in Ketosis. That's very exciting for me. I hadn't really thought much about it, but when she told me that, I knew I had been doing something right these past weeks.

So my body is now working on burning its own fat and not muscle.

AND, according to their scale, I have lost 16 lbs rather than the 13 I hvae recorded. But, I'll stick to mine since that's the one I weigh in on every week.

Just wanted to share.
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Old July 10th, 2006, 04:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Congrats!! It's got to feel Great!!!
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Old July 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Dumb ??? How does the doc check for that . all that i ever heard about is pe eing on a stick ?????



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Old July 11th, 2006, 04:54 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Congrats on the loss! You must be on cloud 9!


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Old July 11th, 2006, 05:11 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats! Keep up the good work I go today and I hope I get the same kind of news lol.
Thats wonderful to hear all test came back good.

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Im back at this agian....I just had a little boy on 1/14/08 and now need to get this pregnancy weight off I have lost 27lbs so far since giving birth but have a whole lot more to go.
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Old July 11th, 2006, 05:30 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Thank you for all the support. I love coming here and posting the little things that don't matter to anyone except those that are on a weight loss journey.

Hey proud/south - they tested my urine, the same as the sticks that you can get in the drug store. I didn't even know they were going to do that, but I'm glad they did. You can get the same thing by buying the testing strips yourself. However, read up on it first. You can easily get a false positive depending on your food consumption and the fats within it.

I had only had a small breakfast of fruit before I went, so they knew it was accurate.
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Old July 11th, 2006, 05:55 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Thank you for all the support. I love coming here and posting the little things that don't matter to anyone except those that are on a weight loss journey.

Hey proud/south - they tested my urine, the same as the sticks that you can get in the drug store. I didn't even know they were going to do that, but I'm glad they did. You can get the same thing by buying the testing strips yourself. However, read up on it first. You can easily get a false positive depending on your food consumption and the fats within it.

I had only had a small breakfast of fruit before I went, so they knew it was accurate.
Do you have any sites you can recommend on ketosis? I'd be interested in finding the test strips. Would they have them at just any drug store?


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Old July 11th, 2006, 07:41 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Rita, hi! You can find the strips at just about anywhere. Walmart, local grocery, Walgreens etc.
Be careful, if you are deydrated or even close the test will show full ketosis. I put it to a test about a year ago. I went 1.5 hours with no fluids and said I was in full ketosis. I had my normal jug of water and tested again and then it reflected the accurate stage. I can always tell I'm in ketosis by other means.

Sarah isn't it a wonderful feeling to see those results! How long have you been lowcarbing? I am so surprised you were in ketosis after having the fruit for breakfast. When had you last had fluids before the test? I'm curious.

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Old July 11th, 2006, 08:05 AM   #9 (permalink)
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CONGRATS!
I did atkins for 4 weeks a year ago and i never hit ketosis. I mafde sure i was only eating 15-20 carbs a day too.
My hubby hit it like 3 days after he started! MEN!!!!!!
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Old July 11th, 2006, 08:11 AM   #10 (permalink)
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LOL I hear you buttercups! Men have it so darn easy don't they? My husband can eat for the whole family and not gain an ounce. Irritating! I'm trying to put weight on him as I struggle to get mine off.
For some, low carb doesn't work too well. I think one has better results if their are a carb addict. Though I'm not sure. What I do know is I could live on carbs alone, of course with the icky after effects I get after indulging in carbs. Usually after my 3rd day of induction I feel like a new person.
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Old July 11th, 2006, 08:18 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally posted by My_3_Sons:
Rita, hi! You can find the strips at just about anywhere. Walmart, local grocery, Walgreens etc.
Be careful, if you are deydrated or even close the test will show full ketosis. I put it to a test about a year ago. I went 1.5 hours with no fluids and said I was in full ketosis. I had my normal jug of water and tested again and then it reflected the accurate stage. I can always tell I'm in ketosis by other means.

Sarah isn't it a wonderful feeling to see those results! How long have you been lowcarbing? I am so surprised you were in ketosis after having the fruit for breakfast. When had you last had fluids before the test? I'm curious.

Have a great day gals
Will the strips outright say Ketosis? I know that sounds like a dumb question, but I am really considering this.


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Old July 11th, 2006, 08:23 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Mine say
KetoCare
Ketone Test Strips

I found mine back in the pharmacy cabinet at my local grocer. I think they are usually back by the pharmacy.

Currently, June 1st

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thighs 21"
calves 14"
biceps 11.5"
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Old July 11th, 2006, 08:37 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Thanks My_3_Sons. I'll look for it this Friday at the pharmacy when I go to pick up my prescriptions.


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Old July 11th, 2006, 09:05 AM   #14 (permalink)
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