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bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » March 24th, 2007, 7:04 pm

So are you!!!

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 25th, 2007, 6:53 am

Well 3.6 pounds in 6 totally compliant days has me feeling a little down. Last year I lost 5 pounds in the first week, and I was at 4.5 pounds on day 6 (I still have the mmtjournal from then). I did only have 3 L&G meals that week though, the other 4 days were only supplements. Maybe that's why I didn't lose as much yet.

I may do today with 6 supplements and no L&G to see if it helps with tomorrow's weigh in, especially since we are going to my grandfather's for his 75th birthday party today and they are not having anything I can eat. I'm just going to bring an RTD, I bought some just for this reason. I haven't tried one yet so I hope they aren't gross. I hate the regular chocolate shakes and hot cocoa and chocolate pudding so we'll see.
:mrgreen:

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » March 25th, 2007, 8:48 am

Good luck and have a fun time and I hope your weigh-in tomorrow is everything you want it to be!

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 27th, 2007, 8:18 pm

I didn't make the 5 pounds in 7 days, but I made it in 8! So I'm happy, it's not too bad.

We put the house up for sale so now I'll have even less time to come on the computer. :roll:

It has to be done though, two adults and 2 infants living in a teeny little 960 square foot house is no good hehe.

katieb920 · by **katieb920** » March 28th, 2007, 5:29 am

Congrats ON the 5# weight loss. Good luck on selling your home.
Katie

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » March 28th, 2007, 8:01 am

Can I just say that my brain must be weird (breaking news) because everytime I see your name I think of someone saying "pasta" with a lisp.

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » March 28th, 2007, 9:29 am

Congrats Pashta on your 8 day loss! :yippee:

I have a house for sale also. :toast:

Here's to both of our houses selling quick.

DonicaB

SuzyQ66 · by **SuzyQ66** » March 28th, 2007, 9:39 am

Good job Pashta on the weight loss. I hope you and Donica sell your houses quickly. I know how time consuming and stressing that whole thing could be. My hubby and I moved our four kids out of a 1050 sq foot home three years ago - and we sold it for sale by owner. I hope your new house is everything you want - that includes you too Donica.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 28th, 2007, 6:45 pm

Thanks guys! Donica good luck for sure, it's a buyer's market unfortunately.

Biki, Pashta is an ancient, little-known Egyptian moon goddess. Maybe that will change your mind on thinking I'm an Italian dish LOL. I'm sure it's pronounced differently.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 29th, 2007, 11:35 am

So I tried a new caramel nut bar today. I didn't really care for the originals but these new ones are not so great. I'm glad I only ordered one box of those and the rest are chocolate mint... MMMMM! :bib:

Anyway, I must remember to drink lots and lots of water because it seems like THAT is what makes us lose weight. I figure it's the fact that I recently learned that when we are in ketosis (the fat-burning state) we produce ketones from that fat for energy through lipolysis (breaking down of fat) which requires water. The act of using that energy increases urea so we need water to excrete that too in our urine. Wikipedia is a GREAT thing! :puter:

Most medical resources regard ketosis as a pathological state associated with chronic starvation. Glucose is regarded as the preferred energy source for all cells in the body with ketosis being regarded as a crisis reaction of the body to a lack of essential carbohydrates in the diet.

Ketone bodies, from the breakdown of fatty acids to acetyl groups, are also produced during this state, and are burned throughout the body. Excess ketone bodies are excreted in the breath and urine. The brain has a residual need for glucose because ketones can only provide energy when used during aerobic respiration in mitochondria. In the long thin neurons, much of the metabolically active cellular membrane must derive its energy from glucose via anaerobic respiration without the assistance of mitochondria.

When glycogen stores are not available in the cells (glycogen is primarily created when carbohydrates such as starch and sugar are consumed in the diet), fat (triacylglycerol) is cleaved to give 3 fatty acid chains and 1 glycerol molecule in a process called lipolysis. Most of the body is able to utilize fatty acids as an alternative source of energy in a process where fatty acid chains are cleaved to form acetyl-CoA, which can then be fed into the Krebs Cycle. During this process a high concentration of glucagon is present in the serum and this inactivates glucose kinase causing most cells in the body to use fatty acids as their primary energy source. At the same time, glucose is synthesized in the liver from lactic acid, glucogenic amino acids, and glycerol, in a process called gluconeogenesis. This glucose is used exclusively for energy by cells such as neurons and red blood cells.

Just in case anyone was interested cause we can't put links here. There is more, just look up "ketosis" on wikipedia dot org and follow the links to the other stuff.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 30th, 2007, 5:44 pm

Well I guess I'm just a geek, LOL! :lol:

Pashta · by **Pashta** » March 31st, 2007, 10:16 am

Warning! Girl stuff!

This is aggravating and has me worried. I had my baby over 10 weeks ago, stopped breastfeeding about 2 weeks ago and still I have not had my period yet. I'm worried that this diet will screw it up and maybe I won't get it till I'm off it or something like that, NOT worried about pregnancy cause that is impossible now.

I don't remember it taking this long to get it last time I had a baby. Maybe I should call my OB/GYN.

JonnaD · by **JonnaD** » March 31st, 2007, 10:59 am

It never hurts to ask the doc, but personally I think it's a little too soon to worried. I would probably give it another month before being concerned. But definitely bring this up with your obgyn.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » April 2nd, 2007, 5:54 am

Boy, I can't believe only .8 loss for a whole week, and I am totally compliant. I've tracked my meals and carbs and everything on mymedifast and I am doing fine (avg 927 cal and 89 carbs daily). Maybe I need to drop the carbs even more? I know they recommend between 80-85 daily but we can go up to 100 and still stay in ketosis. It'd be really hard to keep them under 85 unless all I had were shakes, and RTD's at that.

I looked at my chart from last year and yes, I don't see ANY weeks with only a .8 loss, not even the period weeks. I am not eating any differently than I did last year, but I am getting in more exercise. I can't help it, I have a lot to do, have to clean and take care of two babies and go shopping and such. I also noticed I am still making milk so I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. I did not start MF so soon after I quit breastfeeding last time. I had at least a couple months in between.

Oh well, I can only keep chugging along and keep following the plan. If it remains so slow though I may have to quit until my body's hormones get regulated again and then restart. I don't want to waste my money or my time if my body just won't let me lose it.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » April 3rd, 2007, 9:27 am

Guess what? I lost a pound overnight.. LOL. Now I don't feel so bad! :thumbup:

I was so upset yesterday cause I KNOW I am doing everything right, that I went to Walgreen's and got some KetoStix. I tested last night and it was a trace. This morning I tested two times so far and both were between small and moderate so I know for sure I am in ketosis and burning fat. I guess I'm just a slow loser. :dohdoh:

Man I hope this isn't the only weight all week LOL.

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