Normally TOM kicks my butt with a great deal of pain and also with horrendous cravings, but so far I'm doing well.

I'm not ravenous and my cravings are handled with a little low carb dessert that keeps me in ketosis. I'm so thankful for it. Just last night everyone was eating cake and ice cream and I was satisfied with my option with no temptation for other things.

Thank you, Dr. Atkins!

Time to throw back some serious Ibuprofen, though!

Miss Sophie

Today isn't my normal weigh in, but after two days of losing lots of water, I was curious. My weight had dropped to 204.8 and then strangely went up to 206. I suspect it was some very salty food that caused it because I was definitely "on plan" with no cheats.

Today I was back down to 204.4 (even a bit lower) and my hands don't hurt from swelling, so I think I've finally lost that water weight which feels very good.

For the most part my appetite is still depressed from ketosis and the stix are still a very dark pink.

Today we have a crew coming...

Miss Sophie

I have successfully finished induction, but I think I will continue induction for awhile. I need the appetite suppressant effect as my cravings for sweets can get the better of me.

For some reason I took on a lot of water retention this past week, but it seems to be leaving now which is great, because it makes my hands so tight, they hurt.

I haven't seen much movement downward on the scale, so I'm getting motivation from using ketostix each morning. So far they have been a very deep purple which is encouraging.

I haven't kept a low carb journal for...

Miss Sophie