It is now day 15. I started at 178 and this morning, I am 178. At times, I go up to 181. For a week, my ketostix were purple. For the past two days, either a very faint trace of pink or tan. I have not cheated, not once. I am exercising. I drink at least 90 ounces of water a day. I am so discouraged. Maybe this diet is just not for me. I was truly hoping for at least a pound a week. Yesterday I ate:

Breakfast: Bacon, about 8 strips. Omelette with one ounce cheddar(ketostix was pink about an hour after breakfast) decaf with splenda and heavy cream

Lunch: Sardines, 1 ounce cheddar, deli roast beef

Dinner: chicken breast, salad with olive oil and vinegar

Snack: Fried salami

I would appreciate any advice on how to get this thing moving! Cheryl