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Emmapatterson1729
Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
edited July 2019 in Social Groups
Hi, I started Keto June 11, 2019.
Absolutely love it. Inches dropped, energy boost, hormonal changes.

I have a nice friends list going of other low carbers and ketoers.

I'm kind of a nerd, who is sometimes a little too enthusiastic, but it's comforting opening up here, I think because most everyone can relate to health issues, weight, and/or body image struggles.

I love the news feed for motivation, support, reading others' diaries for ideas, and sharing diary with friends.

I'm open to adds for other low carbers and ketoers. I also enjoy seeing others' successes and milestones. ;)

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  • ironmaidenchick
    ironmaidenchick Posts: 213 Member
    Sent a friend request. Anyone else feel free to add me too.
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Sent a friend request. Anyone else feel free to add me too.

    Your food looks freaking amazing!!! We're gonna start playing with the food a little more!! It's time to start venturing away from eggs and meats...
  • arios82
    arios82 Posts: 9 Member
    edited July 2019
    Great idea!!! Im starting to lose taste for eggs ugh. And need to cut down on meats. Feel free to add me as well!!!
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    Five words for you: Italian Tuna in Olive Oil. :*
    You will never look at 'Light tuna packed in water' again.
  • arios82
    arios82 Posts: 9 Member
    Was it nasty?
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I'm getting sick of tuna. Not sick of eggs just yet, just because of how versatile they are. But time to starting cooking some of the actual keto recipes and foods.

    Meat and eggs everyday...I need a little more variety.
  • NattySchmatty
    NattySchmatty Posts: 103 Member
    Hey hey! Sent you a request.
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Hey hey! Sent you a request.

    Thanks for the invite!!!
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    canadjineh wrote: »
    Five words for you: Italian Tuna in Olive Oil. :*
    You will never look at 'Light tuna packed in water' again.

    @canadjineh

    Is it like night and day difference from the regular "light tuna in water?"

    Always up for trying new foods and different varieties!
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    @Emmapatterson1729 Ohhhh, yes.
    Tuna in water is icky cat food in comparison. (I'll still use it in a pesto and edamame pasta dish, or with lots of mayo & hot lime pickle in a romaine boat - it works there and is cheaper)
    My favorite brand here: https://riomare.ca/product/tuna-in-olive-oil/
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  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    @canadjineh

    I might be having to drive up to Seattle and see if I can find some. Shop at some of the import markets there.

    I like Trader Joe's, a lot of European imported foods there, but no imported tuna.


  • nicolerodriguez4411
    nicolerodriguez4411 Posts: 3 Member
    Add me :) I am new to keto and would love the support and friendship! I stay active and use mfp every day :)
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Add me :) I am new to keto and would love the support and friendship! I stay active and use mfp every day :)

    @nicolerodriguez4411

    Friends request sent!! I love keto!

    Keto has been amazing for me.
  • eastjc
    eastjc Posts: 32 Member
    Oh ohh ohh! Pick me! Pick me! Lol
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    eastjc wrote: »
    Oh ohh ohh! Pick me! Pick me! Lol

    LOL!!!
  • EBauerHaus
    EBauerHaus Posts: 8 Member
    For some reason my phone isn’t letting me add any of you, but I’d love to see more low-carbers on my feed! I just started the 1st of August. Feel free to add me. :)
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    EBauerHaus wrote: »
    For some reason my phone isn’t letting me add any of you, but I’d love to see more low-carbers on my feed! I just started the 1st of August. Feel free to add me. :)

    Invitation sent!!

    Welcome to the group!!!
  • Meghan509
    Meghan509 Posts: 2,092 Member
    Hi all!
    I am new around here. :)
    I just started Keto this past Monday and I am feeling really good!
    If it's okay, I will add you guys. Would love some Keto friends!
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Meghan509 wrote: »
    Hi all!
    I am new around here. :)
    I just started Keto this past Monday and I am feeling really good!
    If it's okay, I will add you guys. Would love some Keto friends!

    I don't know what went wrong, I sent a couple of friends request, but they must not have gone through. I love Keto, been at it a couple of months now!
  • Jessimom2
    Jessimom2 Posts: 109 Member
    edited August 2019
    Hello! Anyone can friend me too. I opened my diary up to friends. Just be warned that I put stuff down randomly since I fast - so ‘lunch’ may not be at lunch :)

    And right now because of my 5 day fast I’m letting myself go a bit above my usual carbs with fruit. Trying to make sure I get everything going again!
  • Malimalai
    Malimalai Posts: 276 Member
    Can I add all of you too ? ☺
  • snha
    snha Posts: 388 Member
    Hi, all, just started keto diet. Would love to friend you. I have been suffering what seems to be keto flu. Feeling so weird most of the time and can’t wait for the end of it... supposedly ketosis will set in then.

    Thanks for starting the conversation.
    Samer
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    @snha

    I described keto flu as just feeling weird!!

    But as soon as that part was over, the energy and feeling was great!!!

    Best thing for keto flu is upping electrolytes.

    We take a 250 mg magnesium daily.
    We cook with sea salt.
    And add a very light sprinkle of potassium salt substitute.

    https://drbubbs.com/blog/2017/1/top-3-mineral-deficiencies-on-a-ketogenic-diet-and-how-to-fix-it

    Good luck. I think Keto is way simpler than the internet makes it out to be.
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    @snha check out the 'stickies' at the very top of the forum - The Launch Pad - everything you always needed to know about starting and troubleshooting keto.
  • lisajuly
    lisajuly Posts: 240 Member
    Hi everyone! Sent a bunch of friend requests on this thread. Hope it's ok. I'm more low carb than keto (usually around 30 net carbs... sometimes higher sometimes lower) trying to refocus after a bad health issue late last year resulting in weight gain.
    Thanks Lisa
  • Emmapatterson1729
    Emmapatterson1729 Posts: 1,296 Member
    lisajuly wrote: »
    Hi everyone! Sent a bunch of friend requests on this thread. Hope it's ok. I'm more low carb than keto (usually around 30 net carbs... sometimes higher sometimes lower) trying to refocus after a bad health issue late last year resulting in weight gain.
    Thanks Lisa

    Same here, I keep carbs and calories in a range.

    Can get into ketosis 50 or under net carbs.. So you could get into a ketogenic state!

    I started keto after a medical issue caused a lot of weight gain, also.

    So far, so good!!!
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    edited August 2019
    canadjineh wrote: »
    @Emmapatterson1729 Ohhhh, yes.
    Tuna in water is icky cat food in comparison. (I'll still use it in a pesto and edamame pasta dish, or with lots of mayo & hot lime pickle in a romaine boat - it works there and is cheaper)
    My favorite brand here: https://riomare.ca/product/tuna-in-olive-oil/
    5tq3g2jes35t.png

    https://starkist.com/products/solid-yellowfin-tuna-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil

    https://whisps.com/
    Currently Tomato Basil and Pepper Jack are my preferred choices.

    Add a fork and toss the empty can in in the empty whisp's bag and lunch is done with little to clean up. :)

    I do not like cat food style of tuna either. Since I have to go to Walmart I usually get them there but have done the Amazon thing before.