Newbie Questions!

LonghornRose · 06-07-2010, 05:54 PM

On Day 4, doing pretty well overall, but I've come up with some questions, and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some input.

#1 - I'm a morning coffee drinker. I can't imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee. We drink 1/2 Caf here, but I could pretty easily switch to decaf, as I don't experience withdrawal like some folks do. The problem is that I cannot drink coffee without cream of some kind! I've looked and looked for Sugar Free Coffeemate, and for anything else without carbs and low cal. I found a soy creamer with 15 cal. and only one carb per tablespoon. Tried it this morning, and it was very tolerable. But am I doing a bad thing by using it? Help me out here, please.

#2 - I tested for ketosis this morning, for the first time, and got a "small" reading. Is that pretty normal at this stage of the game, or do I need to do something different and get a higher reading?

#3 - Omega 3's. Is Fish Oil the same thing, or do I need something that actually says "Omega 3s" on it?

I know I can call the clinic about these things, or at least talk to them when I go for my appt. on Thursday, but I was hoping someone would have some tips or advice before then.

Thanks a lot. I'm looking to this board for a lot of my support, and so far, it's been a great resource.

**Rose**

Desert-Rose7 · 06-07-2010, 06:06 PM

Welcome to the forum, Rose. Take a look the this thread and I think you will find many of your questions answered here:

Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1.

Jo

eptexy · 06-08-2010, 06:36 AM

Rose, ditch the soy and get unsweetened light vanilla almond milk. Or you can get the fat free plain coffeemate. I don't think soy is allowed. Make sure you're keeping your carbs under 10! You should be in moderate ketosis by now. If you go to the energy in-energy out thread and list what you're eating, we can help a bit more.

Welcome and glad you're here!!

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06-07-2010, 05:54 PM	#1
LonghornRose Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 9 Gallery: LonghornRose Stats: 289.6/276.8/239 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: 06/04/10*	Newbie Questions! On Day 4, doing pretty well overall, but I've come up with some questions, and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some input. #1 - I'm a morning coffee drinker. I can't imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee. We drink 1/2 Caf here, but I could pretty easily switch to decaf, as I don't experience withdrawal like some folks do. The problem is that I cannot drink coffee without cream of some kind! I've looked and looked for Sugar Free Coffeemate, and for anything else without carbs and low cal. I found a soy creamer with 15 cal. and only one carb per tablespoon. Tried it this morning, and it was very tolerable. But am I doing a bad thing by using it? Help me out here, please. #2 - I tested for ketosis this morning, for the first time, and got a "small" reading. Is that pretty normal at this stage of the game, or do I need to do something different and get a higher reading? #3 - Omega 3's. Is Fish Oil the same thing, or do I need something that actually says "Omega 3s" on it? I know I can call the clinic about these things, or at least talk to them when I go for my appt. on Thursday, but I was hoping someone would have some tips or advice before then. Thanks a lot. I'm looking to this board for a lot of my support, and so far, it's been a great resource. Rose

06-07-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	Welcome to the forum, Rose. Take a look the this thread and I think you will find many of your questions answered here: Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1. Jo

06-08-2010, 06:36 AM	#3
eptexy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 664 Gallery: eptexy Stats: 5'4 165/132/125 WOE: Medi Weightloss - Maintenance!!! Start Date: March 2010	Rose, ditch the soy and get unsweetened light vanilla almond milk. Or you can get the fat free plain coffeemate. I don't think soy is allowed. Make sure you're keeping your carbs under 10! You should be in moderate ketosis by now. If you go to the energy in-energy out thread and list what you're eating, we can help a bit more. Welcome and glad you're here!!