Note: I cut carbs back to last week's plan again (10-15) because this morning I barely registered a trace of ketosis. Will try 15-20 again tomorrow.

B -
Protein Shake with 1tbsp Coconut Oil (5.25)

S -
Spicy pork rinds with 2 tbsp ranch (1.2)

L -
1 can tuna, 2 tbsp mayo, pork rinds (1.1)

S -
Turkey and 1 slice cheese (0.5)

D -
Pork Loin w/Garlic and other seasonings (1.0)
1/2 C green beans (5.3)

(14.35 carbs)

Maryposa

B -
Protein Shake with Coconut Oil (5.0)

S -
1 serving turnip fries (3.5)

L -
Tri-tip with LC sauces/spices (2.25)
Butter lettuce salad with ranch (2.5)

S -
Spicy pork rinds with ranch (1.1)

D -
Chicken seasoned with garlic, other stuff (0.5)
Thai yellow curry sauce to put on top of chicken (.5 tbsp) (1.1)
Pik King (spicy thai chili sauce) string beans (small serving) (4.0)

(19.95 carbs) I hope this doesn't kick me out of ketosis! Last night was pretty light pink!...

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The reason I chose my current avatar is because it does have significance to my weight-loss journey. Here's the story:

When I first saw this picture, I automaticaly assumed that the flash of skin below my face was my family's famous giant double chin (even the slim ones have a little double chin)... I was FLOORED when I realized... that was my neck! Yes, the double chin is still there, but not so huge that it hides my neck... lol
It made me realize how far I have come, because yes... sadly... at one point, from an angle like that... my neck was hidden by my double...

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Grrr... I hate when the system logs me out while I am composing and then I lose EVERYTHING and have to RE-DO it! Oh well, here it goes... again....

B -
Protein shake (5.0)

S -
1 slice (oz) cheese on 1 oopsie with mayo (1.6)

L -
1 can tuna with mayo (1.1)
pork rinds (used like crackers w/tuna) (0)

S -
Cinnamon pork rinds (1.0)

D -
Tri-tip w/ LC BBQ sauce and seasoning (1.5)
Buttler lettuce salad w/ranch and chs (3.25)
Turnip fries w/seasoning (3.5)
LC Ketchup...

Maryposa

Well, after 16 days (5 of which were fat fasts, the rest of which were Atkins '72 Induction) I have lost 4 pounds. Not bad for a snail paced metabolism.

I am thinking that I lost about 1/2 lb each fat fast and very little other days. Not surprising... I think I am one of the unlucky few metabolically resistant folks who will need to use a day or two of the fat fast each week to lose. That is ok with me. I can live with that. I am thinking I will lose closer to 1 lb a week from now on, doing a fat fast on saturdays (my husband works most saturdays).

But who...

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