Okay, got two questions. And yes, I did the "search" but couldn't find the answers, and I am at work so couldn't spend too much time hunting.

1. What is the best time for doing the ketostix? I'm assuming evening, but want to make sure. I bought them over the weeked
and want to start using them.

2. I woke up this morning feeling sooo tired and dragged myself in. They never believe ya when you call in on Monday!
So, one of my co-workers offered me a Zenadrine. I took it and am now "alive" but what are the possible reprocussions? I figured it was better than a soda & donut which was my former WOL. I am not craving anything, but I suspect it has caffeine in it, which I read can hinder some.

I am beginning induction (again!) and don't want to blow it (again! )

Please Help!!!

Now 1st of all there is NEVER such a thing as a dumb question!! Thats what the forum is for...to learn and find support....OK..LOL Now then... I would say for most people best time of day to check your ketostix is 1st thing in the morning or in the evening. I have never heard of zenadrine so cant help U there however it has to be a better choice than a donut and soda..lol

Zenadrine contains ephedra - Ma Huang - which has an amphetamine-like effect. Ephedra is widely - and IMHO wrongly -used for weight loss, as an energy booster, and to enhance athletic performance.

What works best is living with the initial lows and discomforts of low-carbing. You have to decide to get through Induction without caving and using any drugs that falsely boost your energy.

Karen

You are right, Karen. I have been feeling a little blue this weekend but that is no excuse. Now I feel blue and sick.
Wrote a long letter to myself in my journal and that helped me feel a little better.

I need to learn how to handle stress in ways that don't involve food. If anyone has suggestions, please feel free to throw them my way!

Thanks!

P.S. Thanks, GWilson. Guess I'll er, check them out in the morning!

I didnt realize what zenadrine was thanks for the info. Could we even get them in canada? Not that I would touch them witha ten foot pole..lol

You used to be able to get Xenadrine and other products containing ephedrine/ephedra/mahuang in Canada - but no longer.

http://forum.lowcarber.org/t29601.html

Nat

Thanks Nat..scarey stuff. BTW your pic looks awesome!