Week 2: Stressed.

[TheAudGirlOut]

Hi there,
First let me say I'm so happy to of found this forum, I can't wait to get to know you all and share this journey with those on it as well.

Right now I'm only on day 2 of my second week. I did extremely well my first week as far as diet and what not, I stuck to it and thought for sure I'd hit ketosis with ease, well no. I tested after 4 days and I was as dark as possible.
And I've remained there since then. I'm drinking over a gallon of water a day and still testing dark.
If I wait a few hours after getting moving in the morning and test, it's lighter, but not in range Frustrating.
I lost only 4.5 pounds the first week and am now into week 2. I'm nervous about adding all these veggies. While they are an amazing treat, I'm nervous about the ketosis thing and to top it off...I ate 3 thin mints :/
I'm headed toward horrible results this week for sure!
I'm getting back up though, obviously I can't let myself just fail and not try to succeed, no one said it wasn't going to be a challenge.
I'm just mad at myself and frustrated.
I'm a stress eater so it's been a big battle trying to keep that under control.
Any one else have issues with this?

[Swirveegrl]

Hi girl! If you are worried about adding the veggies, maybe just do 1 serving to start, and see how this impacts your Ketosis. This is what my clinic recommended to me today. I took a week to get into ketosis. Today was actually the first day I tested (+) ketosis moderate. I'm starting week 2 today. 3 thin mints are not the end of the world, be thankful it wasn't an entire pack! No it's not going to be easy, but you aren't alone in your challenge. Everyone loses differently and at a different pace. Don't beat yourself up, because it's just going to add to your stress. Listen to your favorite song, and take a warm bath! That's a good stress buster too!

[TheAudGirlOut]

Thank you! <3

Good luck on your week!

Yea, I mentioned this to them when I went in for my week 1 follow-up but she wasn't to concerned about me testing dark. She said it happens in week one...yet they put a lot of emphasis on drinking water and testing, I dunno.
I'm going to cut out my diet soda (I have a couple in addition to my water.) and see if maybe that effects the results, and obviously not cheat, hello.

I acknowledged that the cravings came on fast and I had a hard time controlling them (or not) because I let myself sleep in today and went a long time with no calories at all and no vitamins, so once I woke up I was ravenous. Obviously I won't do that again :/

[Mary T8M]

Originally Posted by TheAudGirlOut

Thank you! <3

Good luck on your week!

Yea, I mentioned this to them when I went in for my week 1 follow-up but she wasn't to concerned about me testing dark. She said it happens in week one...yet they put a lot of emphasis on drinking water and testing, I dunno.
I'm going to cut out my diet soda (I have a couple in addition to my water.) and see if maybe that effects the results, and obviously not cheat, hello.

I acknowledged that the cravings came on fast and I had a hard time controlling them (or not) because I let myself sleep in today and went a long time with no calories at all and no vitamins, so once I woke up I was ravenous. Obviously I won't do that again :/

Hi and Welcome
FIRST read through the older posts especially this one Ketosis as well as the week one stuff if you haven't already.
Being in Ketosis is an interesting thing......some people NEVER show that they are in Ketosis when they are....that was my DH. Other people (me) always show no more than a small amount (usually trace) so if you know you're following the plan, and drinking all of your fluids then don't worry.
Come to the monthly threads to post. You'll get more people reading that and maybe get any questions answered faster......especially by the people who have done Medi longer and have more working knowledge of the plan
Again Welcome and we're glad you've started your journey.....you CAN do it

[TheAudGirlOut]

Originally Posted by Mary T8M

Hi and Welcome
FIRST read through the older posts especially this one Ketosis as well as the week one stuff if you haven't already.
Being in Ketosis is an interesting thing......some people NEVER show that they are in Ketosis when they are....that was my DH. Other people (me) always show no more than a small amount (usually trace) so if you know you're following the plan, and drinking all of your fluids then don't worry.
Come to the monthly threads to post. You'll get more people reading that and maybe get any questions answered faster......especially by the people who have done Medi longer and have more working knowledge of the plan
Again Welcome and we're glad you've started your journey.....you CAN do it

Thanks so much for replying. Yea, I'm starting to think maybe I'm not one of those people who will get a good reading. BUT I'm going to cut out my diet soda for a week and see, then maybe get different sticks to see if that could be the issue. Granted my roommate is also going to medi and his ketones are always in check. *shrug*

Where is the monthly one you're talking about? I'm new and blind :blush:

[Ronism]

Originally Posted by TheAudGirlOut

Thanks so much for replying. Yea, I'm starting to think maybe I'm not one of those people who will get a good reading. BUT I'm going to cut out my diet soda for a week and see, then maybe get different sticks to see if that could be the issue. Granted my roommate is also going to medi and his ketones are always in check. *shrug*

Where is the monthly one you're talking about? I'm new and blind :blush:

I was told not to drink dark diet sodas, only clear ones. And I only have about one a week, but I have noticed it makes my ketosis darker. Must be the chemicals. But do try leaving off drinking yours and see what happens! Good luck.

[Mary T8M]

Originally Posted by TheAudGirlOut

Thanks so much for replying. Yea, I'm starting to think maybe I'm not one of those people who will get a good reading. BUT I'm going to cut out my diet soda for a week and see, then maybe get different sticks to see if that could be the issue. Granted my roommate is also going to medi and his ketones are always in check. *shrug*

Where is the monthly one you're talking about? I'm new and blind :blush:

I drink diet sodas, and at times I've had way too many I have not noticed any difference in ketones, but it is a good idea to try to drink mostly plain water

**Frolicking into Fabulous February with MWL** Each months thread will have the name of the current month in the subject line

[TheAudGirlOut]

Ronism, thank you for that. I wasn't told anything about the color...granted mine has left out a bit of things with me that they informed my roommate of, so maybe they told him, he's not of a soda drinker, more so sports drinks.

Mary, I'm a Mt Dew addict, I think I'm fully hooked...diet of course doesn't hit the same spot, but it'll have to do. I'm especially addicted to fountain ones, no idea what that's about. I've been doing good for me and only having 2-4 a day...still a lot I guess, but a huge improvement from before :/
And thank you for the link! I'll get the hang of things, swear :P

[kelly4me]

For the first few months of Medi I always tested in very dark ketosis (next to last level), no matter how much water I was drinking. I wouldn't worry about it - everyone's body is different. Just follow the plan and let time do its thing.

[TheAudGirlOut]

Thank you Kelly!
Yea, I'm just gonna try to let it go.
I did notice one of the things everyone was talking about finally happened...my pee stinks, gross!
I hadn't heard of that with Medi until reading this forum and sure as anything, I'm glad I read about it here first, ha.

[TheAudGirlOut]

Weighed in today, lost another 4.5.