Re: Day Four

Hello Happy, or not- so- Happy today,

I think you must be in ketosis to be losing that amount of weight already.
I have a little pack of Ketone urine testing sticks that I bought from the chemist, they change to a deep purple colour when ketosis sets in ..for me this time it was at the end of day 3.
My husband says my breath isn't bad either, so maybe we are just sweeter people!!
I feel for you with the awful rising coming up and making you feel dreadful. I fully commiserate as I usually get this .. not yet, this time, but I'm sure it will as it always does.
I found that drinking less water helped. Whenever I took in water, I would start burping and then the awful rising started as well.
I did try having a cup of warm to hot water and it gave a very temporary relief.

Nicky, even though you are feeling pretty symptomatic right now, do you feel a sort of clarity when dealing with other people, your students for instance...is it easy to focus on the task at hand?
I've noticed that even though I can get light headed or a little dizzy, I have got this mental clarity that is sort of slower than normal but really quite clear, things are in perspective.
Anyway, here's to day 5 for me and Day 4 for you, I think about you during the day and hope you're managing to ride your motorbike safely. My driving has slowed down considerably and I have much more patience!!


I wish you a better sleep tonight, perhaps you could try some big pillows in the bed and prop yourself up to prevent the rising bile?


Cheers for now,
BlueGreen x