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That's so rough. I got really sick last Jan 1st and ended up having a ton of mint tea, chicken broth, and later on I started having spicy Italian sausage in the broth. Extra oils in it, too. Also, had some store-bought sugar free Jello to get over the "I can't even" stage, then switched to home-made gelatin with stevia and…

Seems backwards. Have markers in the labs that "show you need help", but then take away the means to do so. -T.

There are a lot of minerals that affect the absorption of the other. Calcium and Magnesium work together. Found an article here that has some helpful info: http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/sc/0403/sc0403-expertadv.html I've also had serious leg cramp problems, in spite of taking all kinds of different supplements in…

You can also ask for a gluten free menu at places you go. That can help avoid sneaky carbs from stuff like batter and breading / flour dusting, sauces. -T.

Yeah, I've read about how the cholesterol levels fluctuate when you are losing weight...but my problem is that my health insurance doesn't care about that. My "bad cholesterol" is way high, and so I am losing my health care benefits through work. Well, not exactly true. I have to pay 100% for coverage. :( Really not happy…

Won't eat at Denny's since the manager at the one in downtown SF tried to tell me that the timer on their cooker means that bloody chicken is normal and cooked properly, and the customer is NOT always right. "Maybe in YOUR mind," he said. Oh yeah. IHOP puts pancake batter in their omelettes to make them "more fluffy" or…

http://lilyssweets.com/dark-chocolate-bars/ Sweetened with stevia and erythritol. I like the dark chocolate coconut and the dark chocolate almond. I have one strip of the chocolate bar. 7 carbs, 5 fibre (2 net carbs). Tastes pretty amazing. -T.

Just got my lab results back a couple days ago, too, and I am quite devastated at my terrible cholesterol levels. :( There's a lot of things off in my labs that are pointing to poor absorption, too, so I guess I'll have to have that looked into. For example, in spite of taking B vitamins and multivitamins, I have some…

My fiance and I are both on keto. He lifts heavy and I do a 3 day a week weenie lifting workout. No, I don't lift weenies. I lift weenie-sized weights in comparison to his. heh We both take Gaspari Nutrition Aminolast BCAAs. They are tasty and have never caused a problem with our diet, and they do seem to help with the…

I grew up on Jif creamy peanut butter (with the sugars and all). I remember when they first came out with Reeses Peanut Butter and I found molasses on the label. It actually gives it a wonderfully different flavour and also a touch of iron. I would thereafter seek out peanut butter with molasses in it. I can't remember…

Thanks all, and hang in there! Results on the scale and in the mirror are great, but being healthier and more active is a good result, too. I can't believe I have baby biceps now. :D Maybe eventually my triceps will make an appearance. -T.

I've been doing keto since last October. I went "off diet" and out of ketosis once - unintentionally - on New Year's Day. I was sick with a terrible case of strep throat, flu, who the heck knows what else and ended up in the ER. They put me on a bunch of meds. They were liquid because I couldn't swallow any pills. The…

Suitcases of meat. I'm gluten sensitive anyway, so I always order foods without breads. That way I can see right then and there how much they are jacking me for. >_> -T.

What's wrong with Mexican food? *throws down some lettuce topped with carnitas fried in bacon grease, a dollop of sour cream, some guac, AND some shredded cheese* Mmmm... Just remember to ask for your plato "sin arroz y frijoles, sin tortillas" and don't give into that sexy basket of fresh tortilla chips! -T.

I drink probiotic tea from Bigelow pretty much every day. I was lactose intolerant for > 10 years and can now have dairy products again. The probiotics in the tea are from Ganeden and are the same ones I used to take daily when I first became lactose intolerant to try to allow me to sneak a little dairy in now and then.…

I have always bruised easily, and now bruise even more. I also have dry eyes and recently was given a bunch of samples of eye drops from my eye doctor. I will try them. I drink 2 cups of coffee a day. I drink lots of water. I am eating more meat than I have in 26 years (was a seafood "vegetarian"). One huge difference is…

O_O :o My goodness. I will have to try that. -T.

When my fiance craves pizza, he forgoes any crust entirely and just throws some pepperoni slices and shredded cheese onto a plate and nukes it. :D -T.

Barbecue to go. I'm in Texas. Just go to Rudy's and unwrap that plain white butcher's paper and chow down on some fattyfat ribs. Also, I second the Chipotle salad bowl. Carnitas, guac, sour cream, cheese, lettuce...OH MAN. Now I want to run out and get some!!! Also, about any steak house is amazing for a treat. My fiance…

I put unflavoured gelatin and 1-2 tablespoons of hemp hearts in my morning coffee. It's pretty awesome and gives that little bit of protein boost I need in the morning. Some people put egg in it, too, like @KnitOrMiss . -T.

Hey @Karlottap , where are you located? If possible, you might try checking for a cold brewed coffee at your stores, or look into making your own. Cold brewed coffee tends to be milder and doesn't cause that bitter brew gut. Sugar free sweeteners and syrups are touchy. Everybody reacts differently. Not only that, but…

I get it frozen from Trader Joe's now. Pretty nifty. The homemade mushroom cream gravy was really good and I couldn't taste anything else but the gravy. For those who don't like the taste of cauliflower, might want to try this recipe out: http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/better-than-potatoes-cheesy-cauliflower.html…

I did the rice super simple as a base for pork chops with homemade creamy mushroom gravy. No extra prep needed for the cauliflower rice. :) -T.

Rocket Fuel Latte. Also might try making cream cheese pancakes the night before. I used to do a half serving of full fat greek yogurt + 2 tablespoons of heavy cream + vanilla + stevia and blend that all up. That's easy enough to throw together in the morning or do the night before and stick in the fridge. For an added…

@KnitOrMiss : I actually noticed the updated profile pic a while back and meant to say something then. I remember the original profile pic, and you just look SO much better in the new one! Look at how smooth and happy your face is! There are some really great transformations in here. I had a few "before" pictures taken…

I use cacao butter instead of the powder in my fatty coffee. It gives a faint chocolate hint without the carbs. -T.

TMI thread is TMI. >_> Contributing some TMI of my own: Been having increased coconut oil (with breakfast coffee), decreased vegetables, and increased magnesium citrate just before bed. I haven't had a solid BM in a couple weeks or so. :( I'm still having leg cramps, although a bit less than before I upped my magnesium, so…

Not a fan of sour cream in "sweets", but I think I might try making this some time with less fruit and more heavy cream. -T.

Let us know how it turns out after your adjustments. :) -T.

That certainly puts things into perspective. Thanks! -T.