I just started on Tuesday, three days in! This is my first time with keto and so far so good. Although, today was the first time I had any issues. Stomach discomfort and headache. I'm sipping homemade chicken broth and drinking lots of water so I hope that helps.

I just started today!!! /u/koryisma on reddit. I need some buddies to make this fun, and to keep me accountable!

Back on the wagon here myself as of last Tuesday! I've already had a few slip ups but jumped back super quick. Just how it goes! Anyone here is free to add me!

Yo, I've done keto a whole ton. Just RE-started yesterday; not an expert by any means, but I'm happy to share what I've learned in the past few years. Add me if you like.

How's everybody doing out there? Anybody experiencing challenges the group could help with? Anyone need to vent anything?
Any confessions? Recipes? Anything? lol.....ok I think you get it!

Here's my confession for the day, I had a frappicino from Starbucks today. Yea, I know. NOW I know how to order low carb, since I just looked it up for future reference. You can order hot or iced coffee with whatever sugar free syrups they may have. It differs store to store apparently so you'll have to ask for their selection if it's not listed. You can also add heavy cream or whipping cream. I can not handle dairy so I will just do it without. This is only a treat as I have no idea what's in the sugar free syrups but once in awhile at work our boss treats us so it's good to know there is an option for me.

Here is the amazing low carbish casserole I made tonight:

1lb ground pork, browned
8oz raw white mushrooms
8oz steamed broccoli
14.5oz canned tomatoes
4 cloves of garlic
1 small yellow onion
2-3 tbsp. caraway seeds
2-3 tbsp. dried basil
2-3 tbsp. dried oregano
1oz of boar's head pepperoni

I browned the pork on the stove while I was prepping everything else. I preheated the oven to 325 degree F. I peeled and chopped the onion. I peeled the garlic cloves and put it in the food processor with the mushrooms and pulsed a few times. I poured the onions & mushroom/garlic mix into a large bowl. I would check on the pork and stir every few seconds so it didn't burn/stick to the pan and to brown everywhere. I steamed the broccoli for 6 minutes in the microwave. The pork was done before the broccoli so I poured that into the large bowl with other ingredients. When broccoli was done, I pulsed it in the food processor as well before adding it to everything else. I dumped in the tomatoes, stirred well, added the spices, stirred well again, and got out 2 square glass dishes. I coated them both well with coconut oil and evenly distributed the casserole to each pan. I topped each dish with 16 pieces of pepperoni each. I baked them in the oven for 30 min and they came out great. My fiancée couldn't stop eating it! That's why I said low carbish. If you portion it out, it can be several meals. If you don't, it can get a little higher in carbs.

What did you all have for dinner? Do you have any low carb casserole recipes? Hope you are all doing great!

Today is day 21 and I've lost 5lbs and 2.5" on my lower abdomen!!! We can all do this!!! Just keep it up and you will see progress!!!!

Hi everyone,

I've been doing keto about a year and a half now. I've had my share of hiccups, but I'm halfway to my goal! Feel free to add me.

Discussion time: How do you guys feel about artificial sweeteners? I'm not a huge fan, but every once in awhile it's not bad for my coffee or something like that. I've seen a lot of keto recipes that call for artificial sweeteners, but I just can't get excited about them.

Hello! I am a newcomer to keto. One of the doctors at work is getting everyone inspired to do the ketogenic diet. I'm also inspired by my husband's mom and brother - they are both on the diet and have lost a substantial amount of weight. And his brother is now off his diabetes medication!

I would appreciate some advice. Since I'm new to this, I'm still trying to discover how many carbs are in what. During the first two weeks on keto, I read that you shouldn't eat anything but protein and fat and 2 cups or so of leafy green vegetables. After the two weeks, you can add in other vegetables. I also read that I should be limiting caffeine, which I am going to try doing - I didn't realize that until just this weekend. I will have my morning coffee with heavy whipping cream and leave it at that.

I also read that you should avoid artificial sweeteners because they can kick you out of ketosis. Is that correct? I just purchased some xylitol to use in a recipe for keto fudge, which I did make and it was awesome (butter, cream cheese, PB, cocoa powder, and xylitol). Should I avoid the xylitol until the two weeks are over? Does anyone have any good advice about this? I can always give the keto fudge I made to family if I need to.

I really want to be successful with this. I need to lose about 45 lb. I am going to start an exercise regimen, too, in an attempt to speed things up and to get more fit.

If you all have any good pointers, please let me know!

Thanks Avansilee. Why exactly do we need to eat the leafy veggies in the beginning? Does it cause problems with ketosis if we don't? I haven't been eating it as much as I should. :-/ Mainly because I'm tired of eating the same thing all the time! I guess I should make myself do it, though.

As for me, the artificial sweeteners have been keeping me sane. The first couple days (even yesterday) I wanted to give up because I wanted chocolate so much. I've been having sugar-free Jell-o and whipped cream in the evenings, and that seems to be satiating me for the time being. I still really miss sweets, though. It's been more difficult than I thought it would.