I am restarting it too! Day 3 for me! Hoping to make it past the 3 day slump! We can do it!

Add me to the restarting list! I've been struggling since a trip south in april. I've started over this week as well. Feel free to add me if you like

I restarted yesterday after a single ice cream cone and too much alcohol during a week at the cottage kicked me out of ketosis (according to ketostix).

What is SAD? And can you become anemic getting all the iron from protein?? I was told to make sure my vitamin didn't contain iron because I would get to much. anyway congratulations on the weight you have lost in learning your body so well, hopefully you can train it to be happy where you want it.

Htecky- asked: what is "SAD" ?…. Standard American Diet.. remember Google is your friend-- take action to lookup something yourself, no matter how odd the term..the Interwebs know!!… and you learn more.

I was eating a NO meat LC diet…was slightly anemic my last blood tea..I am still learning HOW MUCH protein I need, and went TOO LOW. Anemia is from too low of protein..this is when your muscles are 'burned' for fuel which you do not want ......you correct this by adding MORE protein, in some form.

Most Americans eat way more than the rest of the planet in meat protein. But Vegetatians/Vegans must show care to get B12 vitamin of they dont eat meat as most plants don't have it..but Hemp seed does..and is an IDEAL protein for ANY diet.
Article quote:
Hemp Seed …..Shelled hemp seeds consist of 36.6% protein, making them, by far the highest protein plant food on Earth. They are the fruit of the cannabis sativa plant (hemp plant) and are called 'nuts'. Don't be alarmed, you won't get high eating hemp hearts. I wasn't anymore spaced out then usual. They do NOT contain THC, the intoxicant compound.

What this super food does contain is a large concentration of balanced protein, vitamins, and essential fatty acids necessary to stay healthy.

Here are some of the benefits you will gain from eating hemp seed nut.

More protein than meat, eggs or dairy products. It is a complete source
of protein and more digestible than soy products.

Has all the necessary Omega fats required

Has more Omega 3 fats than any fish source

Hemp hearts are wonderful for those with food sensitivities who cannot eat milk products, sugar, gluten, nuts or meat.

The perfect nutrition for those who need to avoid carbohydrates

Hemp protein is packed with enzymes, co-enzymes, unsaturated Fats, vitamins, minerals and other multiple co-factors to enhance absorption.

As if you need more coaxing to run out and get yourself a bag right now, here are more nutritional facts about Hemp Seed Nut.

They are rich in iron, calcium, sodium, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, B12, and B1, vitamin D, vitamin A, potassium, and phosphorus.
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the author of this missed mention of MAGNESIUM--Hempseed-1/3 cup (6 tbl) provides 100% daily need for Magnesium…for Low Carbers it stops leg cramps, moderates blood sugars, promotes energy… more than 70% of Americans are too LOW in Mg..and need it for 300+ body system functions (4th most needed mineral, after iron)

PS found out I am anemic NOT due to LC or lower protein!!!…but because of other health issues, I have one kidney ( after losing one to cancer), it is in bad shape too, so it is not managing some things well…I will be starting Ferro oxide/ iron pills…which I am happy to do…I have been so weak and sluggish…. anemia is no fun !! especially as I wake up bright eyed..but my body is dragging so bad I must stay in bed… even reading in bed is not enough 'activity'

I'm back again, too! Day 1 of taking off the 11 pounds that crept back on from too much booze and carbs. AND I've been feeling awful lately, headaches mostly. Hoping to stop all of this with going back to VLC.

I have been taking my food to work for some time Really, I work nights and have no access to food unless I take it. (Which is safer and saves money too.) I invested in little glass containers ( square) with snap on lids that I can bake or freeze in and do not leak in transportation to work. I make things a head of time like egg bake ( think crustless quiche), casseroles, crack slaw, egg rolls in a bowl, bieroc in a bowl, even low carb enchiladas baked in the casserole dishes. I freeze quite a few and plan all my meals ahead. This works for portion control too. Saves me the temptation of the drive thru. I get ideas from Pinterest too. Easy to eat healthy when I am tired.

im on day 5