An introduction and a question about ketosis
He all! This is my ??? time of doing atkins. & years ago I did wonderfully on Atkins. I lost 40 pounds in 3 1/2 months and kept it off until I got pregnant and gained it back. Off and on over the next 3 years I would get back into it but get unmotivated and fall off the wagon. 2 years ago I started a very physical job and easily lost 30 pounds. Last year I switched positions and do not have as much physical activity as I once did and gained 15 pounds. I have tried low cal, low fat, and exercise with no results. I'm just TOO busy. Work was my only way to exercise regularly. That all being said, I have 10 to get to my "last summer" goal, another 10 to my prepregnancy goal, and another 5 to get to my BIG goal.
I started Atkins a week ago and have lost 5 pounds. I have been drinking a shake for breakfast, salad for lunch, snack/meal bars a few times a week, and usually scrambled eggs and some veggies for dinner and an "indulge" treat at night. I snack on cheese occasionally. My net carbs are always 20-24. But a lot of that contains sugar alcohols. I have seen some people say they stall them. I have been drinking plenty of water and only one cup of coffee and a can of diet soda a day. I am losing though. I bought the ketosticks last night and tested positive (in between small and moderate). This morning just for kicks I tested again and was negative. Looking at my diary yesterday I had a shake and coffee for breakfast, salad for lunch, snack bar, rotisserie chicken for dinner, and an indulge treat.
I guestimated my carbs for a few meals on saturday and sunday because we ate out. But it was veggies and chicken/steak. Pretty run of the mill. I don't get it! I'd say it was the atkins products but I have been using them since day one.
Any advice is appreciated!
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