300+ Support Group-Shivering Sweeties-Feb 2013

[Mona]

Originally Posted by kcmama

Interestingly, the ankle, which I felt buckle under, doesn't hurt as badly as the heel of my left hand, my left arm and my left hip..... I must be getting old.Fortunately I did not hit my head on the concrete!

KCMama I'm so sorry you fell and hurt yourself. Hope your aches and pains feel better soon.

[LotsaBoxers]

Newbie here but I have a question and I am not sure where to post it. The question is if my Keto sticks show that I consistently in ketosis, why isn't my scale moving? I started Atkins in the middle of January, I only weigh on a weekly basis because when I did this diet before I only worried about keeping the pee sticks some shade of pink or purple and it worked perfect. I lost almost 100 lbs in 90 days! Now, some 8 years later I am coming back to work on losing more weight and the old system just isn't working - at least according to my scales, but my clothes feel different and I am experiencing fewer aches and pains than before I started so something is happening! I even went out and purchased a new scale because I thought the other one might be broken, but the new one is even more disappointing because it says that I have only lost 5 lbs since starting where the old one says I have lost a little more than 10.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

[kcmama]

Originally Posted by LotsaBoxers

Newbie here but I have a question and I am not sure where to post it. The question is if my Keto sticks show that I consistently in ketosis, why isn't my scale moving? I started Atkins in the middle of January, I only weigh on a weekly basis because when I did this diet before I only worried about keeping the pee sticks some shade of pink or purple and it worked perfect. I lost almost 100 lbs in 90 days! Now, some 8 years later I am coming back to work on losing more weight and the old system just isn't working - at least according to my scales, but my clothes feel different and I am experiencing fewer aches and pains than before I started so something is happening! I even went out and purchased a new scale because I thought the other one might be broken, but the new one is even more disappointing because it says that I have only lost 5 lbs since starting where the old one says I have lost a little more than 10.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

Well, I know in other threads some have had the same situation. The advice was to take your measurements in various places-- waist, hips, bust, thigh, calf, upper arm. If you are seeing changes in body shape and clothing sizes then keep doing what you are doing. If there is no change on the scale or in body mass then perhaps you need to look at what you are eating. Too many carbs? Too much protein? Not enough calories? Not enough water? etc. How much water are you drinking?

And Yay on feeling better! Hopefully some of the others will chime in with some good tips for you.

[Lony]

Well that was a huge waste of time. No sergers in the city of Sheridan. Oh I take that back, they had one display at walmart but they would not give me a discount and they didn't have the paperwork so I passed.

[kcmama]

Originally Posted by Lony

Well that was a huge waste of time. No sergers in the city of Sheridan. Oh I take that back, they had one display at walmart but they would not give me a discount and they didn't have the paperwork so I passed.

Bummer! So sorry for your wasted trip. Would it work to order one or just wait for a trip to .......what is the next nearest bigger city....Buffalo? If it is any comfort to you, I don't have a Serger, either.....

[kcmama]

Mona, how was the appointment? what is going on with the BP? You know, I am going to be so sad when you change your avi pic. I really like this one. It makes me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[Mona]

Originally Posted by LotsaBoxers

Newbie here but I have a question and I am not sure where to post it. The question is if my Keto sticks show that I consistently in ketosis, why isn't my scale moving? I started Atkins in the middle of January, I only weigh on a weekly basis because when I did this diet before I only worried about keeping the pee sticks some shade of pink or purple and it worked perfect. I lost almost 100 lbs in 90 days! Now, some 8 years later I am coming back to work on losing more weight and the old system just isn't working - at least according to my scales, but my clothes feel different and I am experiencing fewer aches and pains than before I started so something is happening! I even went out and purchased a new scale because I thought the other one might be broken, but the new one is even more disappointing because it says that I have only lost 5 lbs since starting where the old one says I have lost a little more than 10.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

Each scale weighs different so it sounds like you've lost 10 pounds since mid-January if you count the start weight of your original scale? That is pretty awesome!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your weight now, because when you are smaller you will not see those huge losses like when you lost 100 pounds in 3 months. You are most likely in the post-induction stall. It happens to me week 3 and 4. I will not lose and sometimes even put on a couple pounds. You will start losing again if you just stick to it. Your body is going thru shock!

[kcmama]

You know, I would like to change my ticker but I don't know how. Anyone able to give me the steps?

Oh, decided on dinner tonight. Papa Murphys Cheese and a Veggie Delight!

[Lony]

Originally Posted by kcmama

Bummer! So sorry for your wasted trip. Would it work to order one or just wait for a trip to .......what is the next nearest bigger city....Buffalo? If it is any comfort to you, I don't have a Serger, either.....

LOL I live in buffalo! We are going to Billings next week so I will just get one then. We are renting a hotel room and going out for a nice dinner.

[Mona]

Originally Posted by kcmama

Mona, how was the appointment? what is going on with the BP? You know, I am going to be so sad when you change your avi pic. I really like this one. It makes me smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I just got home a little while ago. I went to Target after my appointment....and darnit! I keep forgetting I have gift cards to use. Got DH a VDay card and some fun little gifts. Oh, and some cat toys.

Appointment went well. I like this substitute doctor a lot better. LOL. He got it right away....we need to stop my BP from spiking all the time. He increased one of my meds and I have a follow up appt. in 3 weeks. I got a really good vibe from him. My regular doctor just keeps telling me to watch what I eat, eat very low sodium, don't eat processed foods......I just don't think she is living in the real world. I need help NOW with these BP spikes I'm having. "New Doc" said that sudden BP spikes can be caused by an adrenal gland tumor.....but let's hope it's not that. Hopefully this med increase will work.....and there is a 2nd med that we can fiddle with too.

Lony I'm sorry you couldn't find a serger.

[kcmama]

Lony, I just sent you an email.

[lucky51]

Bummer, Lony. I do most of my shopping on line because I can never find anything locally.

[kcmama]

Originally Posted by Lony

LOL I live in buffalo! We are going to Billings next week so I will just get one then. We are renting a hotel room and going out for a nice dinner.

Oooooooh, yeah, that's right.Buffalo was the only town in Wyoming that I could think of.Maybe I did hit my head?

[Mona]

Originally Posted by Lony

LOL I live in buffalo! We are going to Billings next week so I will just get one then. We are renting a hotel room and going out for a nice dinner.

Bow chica bow wow!

[Mona]

Hi Lucky!

[Lony]

Awwww Mona, prayers for you my dear!

[lucky51]

Hi, Mona.

[Lony]

Originally Posted by Mona

Bow chica bow wow!

I have not had a soak in a bathtub for two years, gosh darn it I am going to ENJOY it!

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by LotsaBoxers

Newbie here but I have a question and I am not sure where to post it. The question is if my Keto sticks show that I consistently in ketosis, why isn't my scale moving? I started Atkins in the middle of January, I only weigh on a weekly basis because when I did this diet before I only worried about keeping the pee sticks some shade of pink or purple and it worked perfect. I lost almost 100 lbs in 90 days! Now, some 8 years later I am coming back to work on losing more weight and the old system just isn't working - at least according to my scales, but my clothes feel different and I am experiencing fewer aches and pains than before I started so something is happening! I even went out and purchased a new scale because I thought the other one might be broken, but the new one is even more disappointing because it says that I have only lost 5 lbs since starting where the old one says I have lost a little more than 10.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

i have no advice about those keto sticks i could NEVER get them to register for me
push the water and look at EVERY thing you are consuming bacon even has sugar in it nowadays UGH only brand i have found around here without it is gwaltney?(sp)
if your clothes are different something is happening! maybe a 3 days meat egg fast? sometimes upping the fat gives you a jump start

[Lony]

Originally Posted by kcmama

Lony, I just sent you an email.

Are you sure? I don't have anything

[debkeversole]

my battery died again today thank goodness before Ken had to go to work he came down to the college and jumped it and took it to advance and we had to get another battery ugh and he forgot his cell and billfold! ugh so he is gone to work without either never boring here

[Lony]

Lucky you gorgeous thing! How are ya?

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by Lony

I have not had a soak in a bathtub for two years, gosh darn it I am going to ENJOY it!

does it have a jetted tub??

[Lony]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

my battery died again today thank goodness before Ken had to go to work he came down to the college and jumped it and took it to advance and we had to get another battery ugh and he forgot his cell and billfold! ugh so he is gone to work without either never boring here

Deb have you checked the cables? Sounds like you might need some new ones.

[Lony]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

does it have a jetted tub??

Yep, a great big one!

[kcmama]

Originally Posted by Lony

Are you sure? I don't have anything

Ok, I just tried it again.

[kcmama]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

my battery died again today thank goodness before Ken had to go to work he came down to the college and jumped it and took it to advance and we had to get another battery ugh and he forgot his cell and billfold! ugh so he is gone to work without either never boring here

Well, glad you got the battery situation resolved. Bummer that Ken forgot his cell and, more importantly, his license. Hope the rest of his night goes smoothly.

[lucky51]

Mona, I hope they get your blood pressure straightened out soon. It sounds like this doc might be taking it seriously.

[Lony]

Here ya go Kcmama

[lucky51]

Lony, those big jetted tubs can lead to a lot of romance!!!!