I'd definately give up a few of those diet cokes. It's important that you drink LOTS of water. I may have a diet dr pepper once a week...MAYBE, but for the most part I stick to water. Another beverage I've found is Hansen's diet root beer and gingerale. They don't have carbs and are sweetened with Splenda.

I'm on 30mg's of Lexapro along with another medication and it hasn't hindered me one bit.

Can't help you with the keto sticks because I don't use them. After reading several thread about them I decided to forgo the sticks.

Our bodies are all different and we respond in different ways. If you can give us a sample menu for you day maybe there is something you're missing.

I can certainly understand how frustrating it can be, but I advise you to stay with it and be patient. I know there have been times when I've just wanted to give up, but I stayed in line and saw results. I'm of course still working my way down but it's becoming a lot easier for me to live this lifestyle.