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Boo · 11-05-2003, 10:18 PM

My experiences:

Male, 40, Was 232, now 200 since march 03. Lowest was 196, goal mid 180 or when my pre-stop smoking pants fit again -5.

Currently day 5 in a modified induction mode (>20 carbs, caffeine and hard alcohol are allowed), I have nasty breath and my pee stinks too. The keto sticks are a beautiful dark maroon woohoo! On the road again.

Last 2 times, after the induction flu, I felt awesome. Unfortunately I believe I have a bit of real crud to go with it this time. Motrin helps alot.

Learnings:

Read the book every day. You get more out of it each time something applies to where you are currently at.

During your first induction. Follow it by the book, strickly.

Stop eating when you are full. You will eat less and less. When coming off diet. Force yourself to start with smaller portions. Avoid binge foods.

BEFORE A MEAL take the supplements. You may wake up at 4 AM screaming with a huge cramp in your calf if you don't. Yes this happened to me. I added fish oil, and oyster shell calcium this time. Take a daily dose of 100% Psyllium Fiber, or other fiber source OR YOU MAY PAY BY PASSING A BRICK!

Hidden carbs are everywhere. If the stick is not showing ketosis you are getting carbs somewhere. I know, 6 days no ketosis. Finding: Sugar free DIABETIC throat losenges. No carbs on label. My buddy had problems with sugar free gum.

Water. Drink like you want to wet the bed. Easy on the alcohol or you might LMAO.

Alcohol.... only hard stuff which has no carbs. Watch the mixers too. I like a rum and sugar free, caffeine free pepsi before bed.

After induction, add in the "evils" in your life 1 a week. Caffeine may be the reason I am having muscle aches. Try to isolate any health problems to food choices in your diet.

Read the sucesses of others. Learn from their mistakes.

Know the diet. No progress is from ignorance or cheating.

You MUST have some carbs. 20 per day doesn't mean LESS either. Natives of Alaska have starved eating a caribou only diet. No fat, no carbs = starvation.

Menu/Recipes.

Taco salad, without the chips. Easy and yummy. Add sour cream, guacamole, black olives (remember to add the carbs)

Pizza, eat the roof, throw the rest at the dog. OR

Make a mix of ground meat, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, onions, in a pan. Add low carb sauce (tomato sauce, spices and sugar replacement) and melt cheese on top. Yummy and nukes at work well too.

No time for eggs in the am. I eat a beef Buddig and a cheese stick during the drive into work.

Lean ham cubes, mustard with a salad and a pickle.

I make omlets and other egg stuff on weekends to break up the week.

Shrimp, I made some awesome shrimp and dipped it in low carb cocktail sauce.

Mexican style food is easy and I love it. Just leave out the beans, corn and shells.

No bean chile. Use lots of meat steak or burger. Season well.

Chile rellenos (modified), anaheim pepper with meat and cheese melted in the middle. The grill adds flavor. YUMMY X2.

Lastly:

After day 5 weigh every AM after peeing but before anything else. Then start the day with a large glass of luke warm water. If you do this for a while you will see the benefits (fewer hunger pains too)

Use keto sticks. They really tell you that you are doing it right. Don't assume you are in ketosis.

Move. Walk. Chase the S.O. aroung the house neked, but move.

Good luck!

11-05-2003, 10:18 PM	#83 (permalink)
Boo Leave me alone! Location: Alaska, USA	My experiences: Male, 40, Was 232, now 200 since march 03. Lowest was 196, goal mid 180 or when my pre-stop smoking pants fit again -5. Currently day 5 in a modified induction mode (>20 carbs, caffeine and hard alcohol are allowed), I have nasty breath and my pee stinks too. The keto sticks are a beautiful dark maroon woohoo! On the road again. Last 2 times, after the induction flu, I felt awesome. Unfortunately I believe I have a bit of real crud to go with it this time. Motrin helps alot. Learnings: Read the book every day. You get more out of it each time something applies to where you are currently at. During your first induction. Follow it by the book, strickly. Stop eating when you are full. You will eat less and less. When coming off diet. Force yourself to start with smaller portions. Avoid binge foods. BEFORE A MEAL take the supplements. You may wake up at 4 AM screaming with a huge cramp in your calf if you don't. Yes this happened to me. I added fish oil, and oyster shell calcium this time. Take a daily dose of 100% Psyllium Fiber, or other fiber source OR YOU MAY PAY BY PASSING A BRICK! Hidden carbs are everywhere. If the stick is not showing ketosis you are getting carbs somewhere. I know, 6 days no ketosis. Finding: Sugar free DIABETIC throat losenges. No carbs on label. My buddy had problems with sugar free gum. Water. Drink like you want to wet the bed. Easy on the alcohol or you might LMAO. Alcohol.... only hard stuff which has no carbs. Watch the mixers too. I like a rum and sugar free, caffeine free pepsi before bed. After induction, add in the "evils" in your life 1 a week. Caffeine may be the reason I am having muscle aches. Try to isolate any health problems to food choices in your diet. Read the sucesses of others. Learn from their mistakes. Know the diet. No progress is from ignorance or cheating. You MUST have some carbs. 20 per day doesn't mean LESS either. Natives of Alaska have starved eating a caribou only diet. No fat, no carbs = starvation. Menu/Recipes. Taco salad, without the chips. Easy and yummy. Add sour cream, guacamole, black olives (remember to add the carbs) Pizza, eat the roof, throw the rest at the dog. OR Make a mix of ground meat, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, onions, in a pan. Add low carb sauce (tomato sauce, spices and sugar replacement) and melt cheese on top. Yummy and nukes at work well too. No time for eggs in the am. I eat a beef Buddig and a cheese stick during the drive into work. Lean ham cubes, mustard with a salad and a pickle. I make omlets and other egg stuff on weekends to break up the week. Shrimp, I made some awesome shrimp and dipped it in low carb cocktail sauce. Mexican style food is easy and I love it. Just leave out the beans, corn and shells. No bean chile. Use lots of meat steak or burger. Season well. Chile rellenos (modified), anaheim pepper with meat and cheese melted in the middle. The grill adds flavor. YUMMY X2. Lastly: After day 5 weigh every AM after peeing but before anything else. Then start the day with a large glass of luke warm water. If you do this for a while you will see the benefits (fewer hunger pains too) Use keto sticks. They really tell you that you are doing it right. Don't assume you are in ketosis. Move. Walk. Chase the S.O. aroung the house neked, but move. Good luck!