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[252dlp]

That's fantastic Jenn!!

[jenn26point2]

That's fantastic Jenn!!

haha Thank you... but I'm thinking what would have been fantastic is to have remained on track, to not have eaten wheat and sugar like it was an endangered resource, and to have NOT gained 11 lbs doing so! lol But thank you for the encouragement!!

[252dlp]

You're welcome {{speaking as one who just put back on the two pounds she lost by endulging in too much of whatever and now can't get TWO pounds off, lol}}

[tomi]

Yeah, Jenn! at least its moving in the right direction

Okay - tested this morning with the ketostix and measured "mild". Not bad for only one day of clean HFLC eating. Technically day 3 - but I did have rum over the weekend. (there goes my new years resolution). Weight had a slight upturn - 182.2 (yesterday 181.8) Reaching for 177 (primal low).

@Demuralist: I might try to evening testing to see if I get a different read.

@InSearchofAbs ................ I think I'll jump on that wagon with you.

[demuralist]

Now I have to go and check the liquid stevia I bought last week. I usually don't mess with sugar substitutes because I respond behaviourally just like to sugar but I was persuaded by this thread to think about it. I am eager to try someone's (sorry) bullet-proof matcha green tea (was that you, Pebbles?) as soon as I can find the tea.

Me, I use pure liquid stevia, there is a pure powdered stevia that is just stevia powder as well, I just find the dropper easier. I order the pwdered green tea Matcha direct from the Republic of Tea Website.

[InSearchOfAbs]

Yeah, Jenn! at least its moving in the right direction

Okay - tested this morning with the ketostix and measured "mild". Not bad for only one day of clean HFLC eating. Technically day 3 - but I did have rum over the weekend. (there goes my new years resolution). Weight had a slight upturn - 182.2 (yesterday 181.8) Reaching for 177 (primal low).

@Demuralist: I might try to evening testing to see if I get a different read.

@InSearchofAbs ................ I think I'll jump on that wagon with you.

Yay! I won't be on the wagon alone!

And about the ketosticks, I usually only test in the morning because of what
others have said, that the sticks don't know if the fat their reading is bodyfat
being burned or the fat you just ingested for lunch.

And with us on here eating SO much fat, I don't bother with later readings.

SO, even with a fat laden meal for dinner, you'd THINK.... you'd THINK, that
the body could process that nonsense in the 8 or more hours you were asleep
and you wouldn't be reading dinner fat still, in the morning.

So that's what I go with.

Yesterday I think was my very first day of acccctually keeping protein low and fat
at 80%.

Cals - 1321
Protein - 43g
Carbs - 15g
Fat - 120g

%
13/7/80

Red Death is due tomorrow and I'm feeling a little squishy, but not as much
bloat (usually five pounds) that I usually get beforehand, which is nice, cuz
my pants aren't tight. Tight pants piss Mother off and makes her cranky.

Julie

[tomi]

Okay, one the wagon it is! (damn)

WOOHOO for good numbers! I love those days! Your number are very close to mine - 'cept I try to keep the total calories under 1200.

No more red death or russian circus at my house!

Hoping for no 5 pound bloat - eeesh!

[InSearchOfAbs]

I know, the wagon sucks for sure, but man, lately it just hasn't
been worth it.

Not cuz I get hungover or anything, but just the sheer calories from it
all, and then craving crap the next day but not giving in.

I can't WAIT to not have red death ever again. Grrr!

I've been shooooooting for 1200 cals, but with my activity level, and my
libran ways, I usually justify (in my mind) more.

But as long as it's lower than the 1600 I averaged LAST month, I'll call it
progress.

HA!

[tomi]

Found this on Dr. Attia's site - thought I would share. I know this topic has been discussed before - and always when blood ketone test kits are being talked about.

The strips only indicate what's happening in the urine. Ketosis happens in the blood and body tissues. If you're showing even a small amount, then you are in ketosis, and fat-burning is taking place. Don't get hung up on the ketone sticks.

that should ease the minds of some of us. He also says being in the deep purple isn't an indication of fat burning - only and indication of lots of fat in the urine. This could come from a fatty meal, or from alcohol consumption because the body will use alcohol first, then fat stores. (another reason for jumping on the wagon)

[demuralist]

@InSearchOfAbs that is when I put on a skirt, gotta be comfy.