Sat, Dec-28-02, 09:11
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New Member
Posts: 7
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 156,2/151,8/120
BF:
Progress:
Location: London, UK
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An American in London,UK
Hello All,
I'm new to the forum and have been following Atkins for a little over 2 weeks now.
If truth be known, I 'd have to say that I am a bit dissapointed with the results thus far.
Perhaps I am doing something wrong?
Issues/Notes thus far:
1.Ketone strips did not show a reaction (light to moderate) until I kept my carbs to 10grams or below per day
2.Weight loss has been minimal
3. As soon as I increase the amount of water I am drinking, all evidence on ketone strips dissapear
4.In general I have tried to keep my calories between 1200 and 1600 per day with average carbs around 10-12.
5.I do 30 minutes of (fast walking, bicycle or cross trainer) exercise 4-5 weekly.
6.My TOM arrived at the start of the 2nd week and just finshed yesterday. During this time the color on the ketone strips dissapeared.
7.My energy levels are good and I have very little cravings.
8.The majority of my carb consumption comes from decaf coffee and cream (lo carb cream .25 per spoon)
9.Along with water, I drink 3-4 large mugs of tea per day. About 1/2 of these mugs are sweetened with KETO sweetener (acesulfame potassium). I have also started adding some KETO Carb Cooler to my water. This is also sweetened with acesulfame potassium.
10. On the 23rd,24th and 25th of December I had 2 100gr Carbolite Caramel Cluster bars. Afterwhich, I experienced a sort of "rush" with a mild headache for about 30 minutes. I also experienced the "laxative" effects as stated on the package.
11. Since the 26th I have resumed strict carb counts (10 or less), stopped eating the Carbolite bars and increased my water intake to 6-8 liters per day. I have yet to see the color on the ketone strips reappear.
Anyone with some insight?
All feedback is much appreciated.
xx
ClarissaWo
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