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WAY TO GO MAMATO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to onederland!! Even though you are only showing small ketones, obviously you are burning fat, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. My mom never goes deep into ketosis, but loses weight. I am sooooo impressed with your committment!! YOU GO GIRL!!!

way to go with ketosis Bonnie. I am showing a small amount of ketones this morning. By end of day I plan to be at least in moderated ketosis. I will really watch it today. DH took some new progress pics yesterday. I can really tell a difference. Click on my profile and view the album if you want. I am so motivated today. PS here i come!!

Way to go Carrott!!! Such a huge milestone! ENJOY!!

Thanks for the encouragement!! I ran/walked a 5k in May. I look forward to being able to run the whole thing!!

Ok, I usually post pics every 3 months, but I lost 15 pounds last month and couldn't wait to take pics. I am finally starting to look and feel like a new person. The grey pics are preop at 242. The other pic is today, down 76 pounds at 179!!

Welcome Cindy!! You are right, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!! Here's to a great week!!

I am going to do my best to do one week at each level, but you kow, I think we can support each other regardless of what week we are on. Everyone needs to do what works best for them. No pressure, just support!!

I have still stuck with my low carbs today!! PRAYING FOR KETOSIS!!!!

OK, this is a pretty cool idea. I read somewhere on here about this little snack. I just tried it and it is wonderful. Well, relitively speaking. You know hiow when you do low carb you crave something crunch, or a cracker to put your tuna salad on?? Well, take grated parmesan cheese, put it on a pan in little circle shaped piles. Broil it. When it cools, it is crisp like a cracker and pretty yummy, and no carbs!!

Today my son said, "Mom, You are almost hot!" Cracks me up!! I'll take it!

Thanks Crikkit!! I am downloading them as I type. I am going to do the second one. Very cool. Thanks

Certainly you can join us!! I am ready to get going!!

welcome to everyone!! I ate too many carbs yesterday, so ketosis for tommorow is going to be a stretch, but I have only had protein today and I am drinking lots of water to try and flush my system out. It may be bedtime, but I am still planning for ketosis tommorow!!

Here are my thoughts on the speed. Go at a pace that pushes you, but not to the point of injury. Personally, I walk at 3.5 and run at 5. If I am fatigued for some reason I iwll bump it down if I need to. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Even if your pace is very slow, as long as you are moving then you are making positive changes in your exercise regimen. With time you will increase your speed (and your amount of weight loss :thumbup:) Can't wait to get started on Monday!

Steph, are you ok. It's been a couple of days. Starting to get concerned about you!! Has anyone heard from Steph???

Hey guys!! I need to step it up with some exercise. I started a couch to 5k thread. If anyone is interested here is the link!! I need to get moving. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/couch...join-me-67829/

Hey guys!! I need to step it up with some exercise. I started a couch to 5k thread. If anyone is interested here is the link!! I need to get moving. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/couch-5k-come-join-me-67829/

Ok, I tried this once before and got way to eager. I started moving quicker than designed. This time I will follow the guidelines. If you are not familiar with a Couch to 5K, it is a plan to go from not running at all to running 5k (3.2 miles) in only 2 months. It is very doable and such a great feeling of accomplishment. I ran/walked a 5k in May and it was one of the most rewarding things I have done in many years. Here is the link to the info.. If anyone is interested in training together just join in. Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan We will start on Monday, June 29. Let's get ready to MOVE!!!!!!:tt2:

way to go Bonnie!! I am not in ketosis at all, but I plan to be by Monday. Here's to a great day!!

Way to go Chocolate!!!!!

Well....I have had normal ones for 4 months now and suddenly I am 5 days late!! I even did a pregnancy test today, which was negative. I have decreased my intake a lot in the past month. Maybe that has messed me up a little. Who knows. These hormones have a mind of their own..

ok, that last post sounded like I am glad yall fell off the wagon with me. That is soooo not waht I meant, but I look forward to getting back on together!!

We can all do this. Just got ack home from the banquet and yes I drank a margarita and a daqauri. I feel bloated and like crap. Me and St Atkins will be hitting it hard and heavy in the morning. So glad I am not alone in this!!

Bonnie, its a deal. I have to go to a banquet tonight for DH work so I will get back at it in the morning. I should have no problem being back in ketosis by Monday. Thanks, Amy