Peg5678

I just started lo carb on Tuesday. Its my first time and I've already had a cheat day, darn it. But back on the wagon again...

I never heard of these before! Can't wait to find them and try them out -- thanks!

Very interesting.... I just started this ketosis diet on Tuesday, and was planning on doing the cyclical version, eating carbs on the weekend, because I do strength training with a trainer 3x per week. But, based on what I'm reading here, maybe I shouldn't do the carbs on the weekend. It seems to me that I work out hard,…

I just started on Tuesday (2 days ago) and I'm going to try the cyclical plan (I work out pretty hard 3 times per week with a trainer). I bought Ketostix (made by Bayer) on Amazon. There are 100 strips for checking your urine to get an idea of your level of ketosis. It's only been two days and I'm already half way up the…

Yes, I know it's water - I read that it would happen and have been expecting it. It helped to further confirm that I've got some level of ketosis happening!

I just started eating this way on Tuesday (08/07/12) and already lost 5 lbs. I used keto stix to find that I've already hit a "medium" level of ketosis. Since I work out with a trainer 3 times per week, I am going to actually do a "cyclical ketosis diet". In summary, it's 5 days of low carb/high protein & fat. Then 2 days…

That's an awesome difference! Keep at it!

Awesome! Great photos, too!

Awesome!

Thanks for all the ideas - I'm going to try the zig-zag idea as well!

I kind of look forward to what it says, especially on the days when I know I've done well. Keeps me motivated!

Looks like way too much sodium for me. I might try a low-sodium version. It sure does sound good!

I have found sodium to be SO important. For about two days after eating too much sodium, my weight increases. I have to drink tons of water to wash it out of my system (and I already drink about 100 oz. of water daily). I never thought to check the labels on the chicken breast I buy to make my chicken salad. Thanks for…

Russelllb97 -- I love your last sentence!!!!

Yes, I always log. I think it's interesting to note my sodium intake, and then look at my weight about a day or two later. Helps to make things "real".