Larry Congrats on weight loss. Fantastic.

I had a bad day yesterday, first one since on diet, as I was losing slowly, but losing.. It was one of those days when I went off diet big time and it was all due to a stressful day and I felt real bad, but it is done, so today is another day, so will hope in a couple of days, the weight I know put on came off. I did not weigh myself today, as I did not want to know what I gained, just starting a new day.

Today was my Endoscopy. No evidence of cancer :D but the Doctor took several biopsy samples to be sure.

Findings were:

1. Moderate Hiatel Hernia (not new)

2. Barrett's Esophogus (not new)

3. Moderate Gastritis (new finding, they want me to talk to Cardiologist about stopping baby aspririn)

4. Schatziki's Ring ( re-occurance. they dialated my esophogus)

Pending a negative biopsy I will go though this again in 3 years.


My first ZERO CARB day!! :D:carrot::D

Due to the scope this morning, breakfast started at noon.

Breakfast
Sunny Meadow - Grade A Eggs (Extra Large), 3 egg
Kraft - Mayo, 3 Tbsp

Lunch
Polar - Herring Fillets, Smoked, Boneless, In Vegetable Oil, 7.2 oz

Dinner
Home Made - Extra Large Hard Boiled Egg, 2 egg

Total: 1,410 Calories, 0g Carbs, 123g Fat, 62g Protein

Goal: 1,400 Calories, 18g Carbs, 109g Fat, 88g Protein

Larry.. Delighted for a negative biopsy..

On Day 3 and so far, so good. My ketostix should arrive today and I should know if I am in ketosis. I am hoping so. Had very bad leg cramps when sleeping last night, so upping my water intake.

Josh

Glad you are doing well....

Just got the ketostix and am at a reading of 5 on them. That is the first step up on the scale. Heading in the right direction :)

Josh

Keep up the good work Josh!:carrot:

Did another ketone test this morning and I am now in the 40 range on the ketostix, so I would take this to mean I am in a deeper level of ketosis.

Today is day 4 on Atkins and I am beginning to adjust better to life without breads and sugars. At first is was extremely difficult. In a strange way I almost felt sad/depressed as my body craved sugar/carbs. I think I am past that now.

Still dealing with some night-time cramps in my legs when I sleep. I have also noticed, my energy level is increasing quickly.

Josh

CONGRATULATIONS!
For the leg cramps drink more water and are you taking a multivitamin?, and you don't want to get too deep into ketosis, not good for you.

What would be considered a healthy level of ketosis? Regarding vitamins, does anyone know of any chewable type which are carb-free?

Josh

Josh I usually test around 40 which is considered a moderate ketone level. From what I have read, anything 80 or above can be very dangerous.
I have never came anywhere close to that while following the Atkins 20 Induction Plan. Sounds like you are doing great!!

Thank You Larry :)

Josh

I Love this Atkins 20 Induction Plan. :D:carrot::D

My scale was down another 2 pounds today!!

:woohoo::goodscale:cp:

This makes 34 pounds lost in 51 days on Atkins.

In case anyone is wondering, I only count even pounds. I do not count tenths of a pound. This just makes it easier for me to track.

Way to go Larry! I love that you post what you eat daily- really helps me. You reminded me that pickles are great to spice up a meal! :)

Way to go Skelley!!
I'm weighing in at MRC every Friday and losing 1.5 or 1 lb a week. I'm goofing off on the weekend- not fully focused and then gung ho Mon- Friday. On the weekend- I am sticking mostly with protein and veggies- if I snack, it's Pork rinds, pickles...if we are boating- we usually get a sub or fried chicken- I pack hot pork rinds, pickles, olives, peppers...I throw the bread away or give to the dogs on the sub and w the chicken- give the breading to the dogs or fish! Lol. Clothes are fitting better.
What are you eating daily? So proud of you and your success!!