Counting carbs and calories question

I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a couple
of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere and I know that there are
some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like, but I have a
question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am I still
in ketosis? This is probably a stupid question and I'll most likely get
some smart-aleck answer, but I'm really curious. I emailed the people at
the Atkins website, and all they did was send me their chapter on plateaus.
I trust you people here more.

Another question: I've been following the formula for counting calories in
the ANDR (multiply weight by 10 or 12) and does this work for any of you?
Do I use the weight I want to be, or my weight now for calculating my
caloric needs for weight loss? Or is this formula just a load of bunk?

Yes, I have been eating much fewer calories and carbs, and I have been
exercising almost everyday.

--
Linda
296/244/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003

Lady o' the house burbled across the ether:
I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a
couple of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere and I know
that there are some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like,
but I have a question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am
I still in ketosis?

Yes. Ketones are the by-product of fat breakdown for fuel. If you have
ketones, you are in ketosis, whether you're losing or not.


This is probably a stupid question and I'll most
likely get some smart-aleck answer, but I'm really curious. I
emailed the people at the Atkins website, and all they did was send
me their chapter on plateaus. I trust you people here more.

Another question: I've been following the formula for counting
calories in the ANDR (multiply weight by 10 or 12) and does this work
for any of you?

Some have to go as low as 7 or 8 instead for weight loss.



Do I use the weight I want to be, or my weight now
for calculating my caloric needs for weight loss?

They usually work out to be pretty close to the same thing.


Or is this formula
just a load of bunk?

It's a rough rule of thumb. You should tweak it for your own needs if
it doesn't work 'out of the box'.


Yes, I have been eating much fewer calories and carbs, and I have been
exercising almost everyday.

Give it time.

--
revek www.geocities.com/tanirevek/LowCarb.html lowcarbing since June
2002 5'2" 41 F 165+/too much/size seven petite please
Why Johnny Can't Read - Now available on VHS and multimedia CD-ROM!

Thanks, revek! Just needed a little reassurance. :-)

--
Linda
296/244/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
"revek" wrote in message
...
Lady o' the house burbled across the ether:
I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a
couple of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere and I know
that there are some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like,
but I have a question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am
I still in ketosis?

Yes. Ketones are the by-product of fat breakdown for fuel. If you have
ketones, you are in ketosis, whether you're losing or not.


This is probably a stupid question and I'll most
likely get some smart-aleck answer, but I'm really curious. I
emailed the people at the Atkins website, and all they did was send
me their chapter on plateaus. I trust you people here more.

Another question: I've been following the formula for counting
calories in the ANDR (multiply weight by 10 or 12) and does this work
for any of you?

Some have to go as low as 7 or 8 instead for weight loss.



Do I use the weight I want to be, or my weight now
for calculating my caloric needs for weight loss?

They usually work out to be pretty close to the same thing.


Or is this formula
just a load of bunk?

It's a rough rule of thumb. You should tweak it for your own needs if
it doesn't work 'out of the box'.


Yes, I have been eating much fewer calories and carbs, and I have been
exercising almost everyday.

Give it time.

--
revek www.geocities.com/tanirevek/LowCarb.html lowcarbing since June
2002 5'2" 41 F 165+/too much/size seven petite please
Why Johnny Can't Read - Now available on VHS and multimedia CD-ROM!

"Lady o' the house" wrote:

I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a couple
of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere

Consider using a weekly measurement too as another feedback mechanism.
I do six measures (male) neck, chest, waist, hip, thigh, and
arm(bicep). People see inches decrease even when the scale isn't
moving.

and I know that there are
some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like, but I have a
question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am I still
in ketosis? This is probably a stupid question and I'll most likely get
some smart-aleck answer, but I'm really curious. I emailed the people at
the Atkins website, and all they did was send me their chapter on plateaus.
I trust you people here more.

Another question: I've been following the formula for counting calories in
the ANDR (multiply weight by 10 or 12) and does this work for any of you?
Do I use the weight I want to be, or my weight now for calculating my
caloric needs for weight loss? Or is this formula just a load of bunk?

Yes, I have been eating much fewer calories and carbs, and I have been
exercising almost everyday.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/302/Apr-299/200
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
OWL-50 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

"Lady o' the house" wrote in message
news
I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a
couple of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere and I know
that there are some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like,
but I have a question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am
I still in ketosis?
snip

I'll just add to what revek said.
The sticks don't differentiate between body fat and dietary fat. Yes, if
they show purple you are in ketosis but you may not be burning body fat if
you're eating too many calories (too much dietary fat).

Thanks everyone for your help and encouragement.

--
Linda
296/244/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003
"Lady o' the house" wrote in message
news
I know that technically this is not a 'stall' since it's only been a
couple
of weeks without seeing the scale move anywhere and I know that there are
some who don't put much stock in Ketostix or the like, but I have a
question.

If said Ketostix turn purple and, yet, the scale doesn't go down, am I
still
in ketosis? This is probably a stupid question and I'll most likely get
some smart-aleck answer, but I'm really curious. I emailed the people at
the Atkins website, and all they did was send me their chapter on
plateaus.
I trust you people here more.

Another question: I've been following the formula for counting calories in
the ANDR (multiply weight by 10 or 12) and does this work for any of you?
Do I use the weight I want to be, or my weight now for calculating my
caloric needs for weight loss? Or is this formula just a load of bunk?

Yes, I have been eating much fewer calories and carbs, and I have been
exercising almost everyday.

--
Linda
296/244/160
LC since Oct. 13, 2003

I have been on Atkins since 1/1/04 and have lost 35 pounds. My
experience with slow downs drove me crazy.... My suggestion... You are
not eating enough! We get into a frame of mind that we are dieting,
there for not eating enough. You need to remember that this is not a
diet but away of life. Eat! Eat good low carb foods. I use macadamia
nuts in the morning to kick me into burning fat. It is in the book
(under the fat fast). I still use the strips some times just to check
to see if i am on track. And I usually am. Also water is good. I do
not drink it like I should, But I do start the day with a bottle and
go to bed after one.

Before you get discouraged, take your measurements. Not sure why my
measurements go down with out weight, but it does.

Try the nuts in the morning, and take your measurements! Hang in
there!

Lori Lena