Dragonfly33, I just posted on another of your threads. I know what you mean about the sticks. I still use them too, even though even Atkins doesn't talk about using them, like they used to. But, I too like to see if my body is in ketosis.
My color is lighter some days when I don't drink enough water. Even if I have the same meals for a few days in a row, if I don't drink enough, my stick color is lighter (personal experience, yours may vary). Keep up the good work! You and I are both around the 20# lost mark, and I'm proud of myself and YOU-- keep going!
MrsKevin
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Long Term Goal (hopefully by Birthday in Feb 2014)
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Long Term Goal: 82# to lose
My Mini Goals:
~Under 200#
~50# off by Christmas