Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 I have completed my 2nd day of the meat fast successfully. 0 carbs. Does anyone know how long I can do this safely ? I think it is working but I am afraid to say for sure because of my pattern of bouncing weight. Down 2 Up 2 Down 1 Up 2 Down 3 Up 2 Always ending where I started. Also do I introduce carbs slowly into my diet or what ? As of last night I was still not in ketosis, I just went in to test it but I forgot, so I will have to wait until this bottle of water that I am drinking kicks in Alessandra (Sandi)ICQ #2695225 If you have diabetes and are on Atkins thenjoin us at /group/Atkins4diabetics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 Is is possible that you have a bad/old batch of ketostix Sandi? Your body appears to be either really resistant to ketosis or you may have defective strips. Are you on any medications? I wouldn't stay on the meat fast for too long - your body needs the fiber and nutrients you get from veggies. Most people tend to do it for 3 days at a time. I would add a salad or 2/3 cup veggie with your lunch and dinner when reintroducing carbs and see how you go from there. Kirstie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 No Sandi I don't know how long you can do it safely but I am sure someone on the List knows. Are you sure it isn't in the book? I thought I read something about it. I don't have mine with me. I'm an official Atkins Missionary and I lent it to my neighbor. ;-) Sorry I can't help you better, but wanted you to know I'm listening. ;-) Cheryl Ü << I have completed my 2nd day of the meat fast successfully. 0 carbs. Does anyone know how long I can do this safely ? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 I guess it is possible that I have a bad batch. I just checked and completely beige. Not a trace of pink. The last time I was on Atkins, I had no trouble getting into ketosis but I also didn't lose. No I am NOT on any medications. Not even an aspirin. Today is day 3. I think I will stay on 0 today and maybe tomorrow and then on Sunday treat myself with some cauliflower. I think cauliflower is better then salad because I don't need dressing on it. I can put butter on which will increase the fat. If anyone thinks that is not a good idea, please let me know. I am desperate here and will do whatever I have to do to be able to stay on this WOL. Alessandra Is is possible that you have a bad/old batch of ketostix Sandi? Your bodyappears to be either really resistant to ketosis or you may have defectivestrips. Are you on any medications?I wouldn't stay on the meat fast for too long - your body needs the fiberand nutrients you get from veggies. Most people tend to do it for 3 days ata time. I would add a salad or 2/3 cup veggie with your lunch and dinnerwhen reintroducing carbs and see how you go from there.Kirstie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 Which brand are you using Sandi? I tried two kinds and one I almost never saw myself in ketosis. My favorites are the Bayer Ketostix. Cheryl Ü << I guess it is possible that I have a bad batch. I just checked and completely beige. Not a trace of pink. The last time I was on Atkins, I had no trouble getting into ketosis but I also didn't lose. No I am NOT on any medications. Not even an aspirin. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 No such thing as a failure Sandi. As long as your trying your a HUGE SUCCESS!!! Don't even think that way! Your doing all you can and your doing a great job. Cheryl Ü << see nothing in the book about a meat fast. Only the fat fast. :{{ I know your listening. Sorry I was one of your turtle failures. pout >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 I get it online. Drugstore.com Ü << I am using DiaScreen. Where do you get the Bayer ? Alessandra >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 Thanks Cheryl, I see nothing in the book about a meat fast. Only the fat fast. :{{ I know your listening. Sorry I was one of your turtle failures. pout Alessandra (Sandi)ICQ #2695225 If you have diabetes and are on Atkins thenjoin us at /group/Atkins4diabetics No Sandi I don't know how long you can do it safely but I am sure someone on the List knows. Are you sure it isn't in the book? I thought I read something about it. I don't have mine with me. I'm an official Atkins Missionary and I lent it to my neighbor. ;-) Sorry I can't help you better, but wanted you to know I'm listening. ;-)Cheryl Ü<< I have completed my 2nd day of the meat fast successfully. 0 carbs. Does anyone know how long I can do this safely ? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2000 Report Share Posted August 25, 2000 I am using DiaScreen. Where do you get the Bayer ? Alessandra Which brand are you using Sandi? I tried two kinds and one I almost never saw myself in ketosis. My favorites are the Bayer Ketostix.Cheryl Ü<< I guess it is possible that I have a bad batch. I just checked and completely beige. Not a trace of pink. The last time I was on Atkins, I had no trouble getting into ketosis but I also didn't lose. No I am NOT on any medications. Not even an aspirin. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 The meat fast is done, primarily to get into ketosis. DANDR says 'several days', not weeks. Basically, if you do induction, and don't get into ketosis, you can try the meat fast before you try the fat fast...all to try and get into induction (or back into induction). Neither meat fast, nor fat fast are long term eating plans. HJ ----- Original Message ----- > No Sandi I don't know how long you can do it safely but I am sure someone on > the List knows. Are you sure it isn't in the book? I thought I read something > about it. I don't have mine with me. I'm an official Atkins Missionary and I > lent it to my neighbor. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 DANDR, p 230 It is not called meat fast, but is described as induction diet - nothing but meat, fowl, seafood, cheese, eggs - no salad. Fats are OK. HJ ----- Original Message ----- I see nothing in the book about a meat fast. Only the fat fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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