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SarahMJS · July 10th, 2006, 04:42 PM

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.

momma2ski · July 10th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Congrats!! It's got to feel Great!!!

proud 2 be from the south · July 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Dumb ??? How does the doc check for that . all that i ever heard about is pe eing on a stick ?????

RikaInFL · July 11th, 2006, 04:54 AM

Congrats on the loss! You must be on cloud 9!

Jessica6602 · July 11th, 2006, 05:11 AM

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.

Jessica

SarahMJS · July 11th, 2006, 05:30 AM

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.

RikaInFL · July 11th, 2006, 05:55 AM

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Originally posted by SarahMJS:
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?

My_3_Sons · July 11th, 2006, 07:41 AM

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

buttercupsbabie2 · July 11th, 2006, 08:05 AM

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!!!!!!

My_3_Sons · July 11th, 2006, 08:11 AM

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.

RikaInFL · July 11th, 2006, 08:18 AM

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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.

My_3_Sons · July 11th, 2006, 08:23 AM

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.

RikaInFL · July 11th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Thanks My_3_Sons. I'll look for it this Friday at the pharmacy when I go to pick up my prescriptions.

July 10th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
SarahMJS Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 145	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. Sarah Started June 22, 2006: Svelte by September Challenge!! Mini goal: To lose 35 lbs. by 9/1/06!!

July 10th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
momma2ski Gold Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 574 Current Weight: 233 Goal Weight: 175	Congrats!! It's got to feel Great!!! I am going to enjoy the journey...

July 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
proud 2 be from the south Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 241 Lost Weight: 7lbs Current Weight: 219 Goal Weight: 140	Dumb ??? How does the doc check for that . all that i ever heard about is pe eing on a stick ????? 5'2" sw 225.8 cw 210.4 - june 12, 2006 cw 210 - june 20,2006 cw 207 - june 29 cw 205-july 7th gw 120 - 130

July 11th, 2006, 04:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
RikaInFL Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 220 Lost Weight: 10.5 pounds Current Weight: 175.5 pounds Goal Weight: 126 pounds	Congrats on the loss! You must be on cloud 9! HEIGHT: 5', 0.5" HW: 198 (8/2005) SW: 186 (4/2006 - also started phen) CW: 171 (as of 7/26) GW: 126 Svelte by September:

July 11th, 2006, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jessica6602 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 2,366 Current Weight: 239 Goal Weight: 150	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. Jessica 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.

July 11th, 2006, 05:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
SarahMJS Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 145	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. Sarah Started June 22, 2006: Svelte by September Challenge!! Mini goal: To lose 35 lbs. by 9/1/06!!

July 11th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
My_3_Sons Platinum Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,293 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 120	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 *Currently, June 1st* 145! thighs 21" calves 14" biceps 11.5" midriff (small of waist) 32.5" waist (at bellybutton) 35.25" hip 39.5" bust 39"

July 11th, 2006, 08:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
buttercupsbabie2 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pushing Myself From Dinner Table Posts: 2,578 Lost Weight: sw 246.5 Current Weight: 235 Goal Weight: 150	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!!!!!! Weigh In 15th Of Each Month: Starting Weight:246 AGAIN MONTH 1: -11 (235) MONTH 2: -6 (229) -17 JOURNEY: The bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you refuse to take the turn.

July 11th, 2006, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
My_3_Sons Platinum Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,293 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 120	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. *Currently, June 1st* 145! thighs 21" calves 14" biceps 11.5" midriff (small of waist) 32.5" waist (at bellybutton) 35.25" hip 39.5" bust 39"

July 11th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
My_3_Sons Platinum Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,293 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 120	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* 145! thighs 21" calves 14" biceps 11.5" midriff (small of waist) 32.5" waist (at bellybutton) 35.25" hip 39.5" bust 39"

July 11th, 2006, 08:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
RikaInFL Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 220 Lost Weight: 10.5 pounds Current Weight: 175.5 pounds Goal Weight: 126 pounds	Thanks My_3_Sons. I'll look for it this Friday at the pharmacy when I go to pick up my prescriptions. HEIGHT: 5', 0.5" HW: 198 (8/2005) SW: 186 (4/2006 - also started phen) CW: 171 (as of 7/26) GW: 126 Svelte by September:

July 11th, 2006, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
SarahMJS Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 145