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Hi Leann,
My name is Cynthia, I am 35 mother of 3. I started induction
Monday and I pla on following induction strictly for at least 2
weeks, hopefully longer before I move on to the next phase. My goals
are small even though I have alot to lose. My 1st goal is to get to
250…I am 282 yesterday I was 284.
I wanted to congratulate you. You have done so well!!! I wanted to
encourage you because I was once 375lbs and lost down to 250 but I
have put on and I am worried about creeping back up…we know how
easy it is for it to creep up. I just wanted to let you know I will
support youif you need it, I know I need itand anyone can e-mail at
anytime. I really am serious about this weight loss thing. I know
from experience the longer we leave carbs alone, the easier it is.
The minute we start eating them again, especially cookies and
cakes..the easier we bindge.
Also, water or not, itis not on you anymore!!! Be proud of
yourself, had you not been disciplined for 7 days, that water would
still be on your body and around your heart…I am very proud of your
accomplishment thus far!!
Cynthia

In a message dated 1/13/2004 10:11:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
welmoed@… writes:
Anyone else having this same problems?
YES. .the only thing that has helped is Orbit gum. And, I also get this
metallic taste in my mouth, like chewing on pennies. Anyboby else have that?
Teresa

Yummy, that sounds really good. I’m going to try it.
Blessings,
Kellie
Proud mommy of 4…Kristina, Daniel,Kylie and Kyrah (Ker-ah)

One of the more unpleasant side effects of ketosis has to be this awful
sewer mouth feeling. I could brush my teeth ten times a day and gargle
with Listerine but my mouth still feels awful. I figure the one positive
side of this is I needn’t bother with the test strips as this other
symptom is so prominent I must be in ketosis pretty well.
Anyone else having this same problems?
–Welmoed

I have to say this is a very confusing diet. It says you can eat
asparagus, but the can says there is suger in it. Also, can you eat
pickles and anyone know of a brand of gum you can chew on the first
two weeks? All the gum I have seen says sugar free, yet it has sugar
in it…..sorry, but I am confused.
Dillon

I started induction on 1/7/04. This morning I put on a pair of jeans that are
usually very tight on me and they were not tight, so I decided to get on the
scale. I still can not believe what I saw! When I started this I weighed 440 and
this morning when I weighed I was down to 420. I know that a lot of the weight I
lost is probably just water weight, but I really did not expect to go down that
much in that short of a time. I feel wonderful and my husband even said that he
can tell that I have lost by looking at me.
Lee Ann
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I am new to this group but not to Adkins. I stayed on unduction for
about 5 weeks several months ago and lost about 20 pounds, but gained
at least 10 back over the holidays. I will be going back on
tomorrow. My question is… what are the numbers that some people
post at the end of their messages? I work in a school lunchroom as
the main dish cook and it is very hard to stay focused on a diet, but
I have a good group of fellow workers who have promised to help keep
me motivated. Wish me luck. Thanks.

Hello Everyone, Just joined the group thought i would introduce
myself. I just turned 31, mother of three, 2 years ago i was 212
pounds, Followed a diffrent plan, lost 62 pounds got down to 150,
wasnt really watching myself around the holidays and sometime
before that and went up to 172. I started eating healthy last monday
and in that week lost 5 pounds (water weight no doubt) and started
Atkins this past Monday, scales say i lost 2 pounds in one day!??? i
would LOVE to se the scale say 120-125..i am 5′3. but would be happy
with 130-135. Anyhow, thats my story, look forward to supporting
others and reciveing support as well!
Kim in Ohio
start date: 1/12/04
start weight: 167
Current weight: 165

Is there a limit or suggested amount of meat you can eat a day?

I posted yesterday but never saw it come through so I thought I would try
again!
My name is Dawn and I started induction on 1-11-04.
Doing okay so far if it wasn’t for my headaches (caffeine I am sure)–I am
addicted to Lattes (Starbucks of course) so it is the hardest part of the
induction for me.
I am 36 yrs old and would like to lose 50lbs–
Any snack ideas for being on induction would be appreciated.
My fave is Pepperoni Chips right now!
Great to be here
Dawn