Ketosis Appetite Suppressant

While in Ketosis I was not hungry ever. I actually forgot to eat. I was
able to walk on the treadmill every day and felt really good despite
some pretty severe health problems. I've been on Atkins 7 weeks. After
doing only 15 Carbs daily avg. for a month, I added low GI veges and
occaisionally Macadamia nuts, 20-25 Carbs. I gained two pounds and
cannot get back into Ketosis. I really am hungry most of the time now,
especially at night.
I've gone back to being tired and sleepy and just don't have the
strength nor the oxygen to exercise.
I have Dr appt tomorrow for thyroid testing and cholesterol.
I still haven't given up, Atkins has to work for me. I lost 4 pounds
not counting the two I gained back.
Is it possible that I might have to stay on a 20-carb maintainence
plan for life?
Could I possibly survive on that?
I do not miss bread, pasta, cake, and starches, not anymore. Just the
thought of never being able to eat any fruits, no honey-dew melon,
strawberries, peaches, nor orange juice......it's very depressing.
Please, God don't let me relapse.
Faye

How much do you want to lose? what are your stats?
How tall are you?

Becky P.

Becky, thanks for responding. You are the only one so far. I got very
little response/support from my other post. I am Senior Citizen, 4' 11"
lost from 150 down to 144. It was very hard for me. I gained 2 lbs back
when I increased Carbs.
Evidently I am extremely metobolic-resistant. I had Thyroid Tests
today and will get results and/or medication Tues. When I posted
previously askng for support from others who are possibly MR and
Disabled. One poster, no two, told me to drink LOTS of water. I have
been medically instructed to drink what is necessary to quench my
thirst, but that I should not ever force myself. I have Pulmonary Edema
and Asthma after losing one of my lungs to cancer. I must take very
potent RXed diuretics daily. Another poster said that I needed more
exercise...two miles per day. If the truth were known, I can barely
manage 10 minutes on treadmill at present. They told me to cut the
Aspartame, and it's gone.
And don't disregard J C the know-it-all. He insisted that I do not
have under-active Thyroid, just an over-active fork. He hasn't a clue;
should sweep the dust from his own back door. The only thing over-active
with him is his mouth.
Anyway, I suppose most everyone in this group is young and healthy
with very little medical problems. Please just overlook my two posts, I
am tryng to find a group with Senior Citizens who are doing Atkins.
I asked if it was okay to be a part of this group, but it's alright,
I changed my mind.

Faye

Have you tried eating less yet?

Of course not.

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MFW


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Becky, thanks for responding. You are the only one so far. I got very
little response/support from my other post. I am Senior Citizen, 4' 11"
lost from 150 down to 144. It was very hard for me. I gained 2 lbs back
when I increased Carbs.
Evidently I am extremely metobolic-resistant. I had Thyroid Tests
today and will get results and/or medication Tues. When I posted
previously askng for support from others who are possibly MR and
Disabled. One poster, no two, told me to drink LOTS of water. I have
been medically instructed to drink what is necessary to quench my
thirst, but that I should not ever force myself. I have Pulmonary Edema
and Asthma after losing one of my lungs to cancer. I must take very
potent RXed diuretics daily. Another poster said that I needed more
exercise...two miles per day. If the truth were known, I can barely
manage 10 minutes on treadmill at present. They told me to cut the
Aspartame, and it's gone.
And don't disregard J C the know-it-all. He insisted that I do not
have under-active Thyroid, just an over-active fork. He hasn't a clue;
should sweep the dust from his own back door. The only thing over-active
with him is his mouth.
Anyway, I suppose most everyone in this group is young and healthy
with very little medical problems. Please just overlook my two posts, I
am tryng to find a group with Senior Citizens who are doing Atkins.
I asked if it was okay to be a part of this group, but it's alright,
I changed my mind.

Faye

Have you tried eating less yet?

Of course not.

--
Does WebTV come with a button that says 'POST SOMETHING REALLY DUMB?' --
MFW


wrote in message
...
Becky, thanks for responding. You are the only one so far. I got very
little response/support from my other post. I am Senior Citizen, 4' 11"
lost from 150 down to 144. It was very hard for me. I gained 2 lbs back
when I increased Carbs.
Evidently I am extremely metobolic-resistant. I had Thyroid Tests
today and will get results and/or medication Tues. When I posted
previously askng for support from others who are possibly MR and
Disabled. One poster, no two, told me to drink LOTS of water. I have
been medically instructed to drink what is necessary to quench my
thirst, but that I should not ever force myself. I have Pulmonary Edema
and Asthma after losing one of my lungs to cancer. I must take very
potent RXed diuretics daily. Another poster said that I needed more
exercise...two miles per day. If the truth were known, I can barely
manage 10 minutes on treadmill at present. They told me to cut the
Aspartame, and it's gone.
And don't disregard J C the know-it-all. He insisted that I do not
have under-active Thyroid, just an over-active fork. He hasn't a clue;
should sweep the dust from his own back door. The only thing over-active
with him is his mouth.
Anyway, I suppose most everyone in this group is young and healthy
with very little medical problems. Please just overlook my two posts, I
am tryng to find a group with Senior Citizens who are doing Atkins.
I asked if it was okay to be a part of this group, but it's alright,
I changed my mind.

Faye

Doug, thanks, and I'm trying to get it right. I have copies of both
Atkins Diet Books, the first one was published in 1973, I believe. The
original diet was zero carbs (which is almost impossible) on Induction.
I was sorta combining the two diets to come up with one that would work
for me. I have read both books, and I forget which one said what. LOL
The Ketosis Test strips never turned dark, it was always pink. But
now of course it's beige.
Your post was very helpful.

Faye

Doug, thanks, and I'm trying to get it right. I have copies of both
Atkins Diet Books, the first one was published in 1973, I believe. The
original diet was zero carbs (which is almost impossible) on Induction.
I was sorta combining the two diets to come up with one that would work
for me. I have read both books, and I forget which one said what. LOL
The Ketosis Test strips never turned dark, it was always pink. But
now of course it's beige.
Your post was very helpful.

Faye

Em wrote:
wrote in message ...
Becky, thanks for responding. You are the only one so far. I got very
little response/support from my other post. I am Senior Citizen, 4' 11"
lost from 150 down to 144. It was very hard for me. I gained 2 lbs back
when I increased Carbs.

[snipped]

I'm sorry you didn't get a good response to your post; I'd guess
you're right and most people are younger, etc... who knows? I'm also
younger, but my mother is doing Atkins with me, and she's having
trouble - and she's 4'11'' like you. She's also taking various
medications, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's a factor.

I'm 5-feet and half an inch tall.

Short women, especially with less than 50 pounds to lose, have to keep
a closer eye on total calories than taller people, or people with
a large amount to lose. Maintenance calories are lower for a very
short person than an average or tall person. It can be easy to go
over maintenance calories snacking on too much cheese or too many nuts.

168/125/125 LC since 2/18/97 maintaining since 3/17/99

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

Em wrote:
wrote in message ...
Becky, thanks for responding. You are the only one so far. I got very
little response/support from my other post. I am Senior Citizen, 4' 11"
lost from 150 down to 144. It was very hard for me. I gained 2 lbs back
when I increased Carbs.

[snipped]

I'm sorry you didn't get a good response to your post; I'd guess
you're right and most people are younger, etc... who knows? I'm also
younger, but my mother is doing Atkins with me, and she's having
trouble - and she's 4'11'' like you. She's also taking various
medications, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's a factor.

I'm 5-feet and half an inch tall.

Short women, especially with less than 50 pounds to lose, have to keep
a closer eye on total calories than taller people, or people with
a large amount to lose. Maintenance calories are lower for a very
short person than an average or tall person. It can be easy to go
over maintenance calories snacking on too much cheese or too many nuts.

168/125/125 LC since 2/18/97 maintaining since 3/17/99

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."