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I started last October at 153 lbs and wearing a loose size 12. Sometimes squeezed into a 10 that was a little stretched out. I am currently 136 lbs and wearing a size 8 pair of Levi 515 jeans quite comfortably. What's funny is that a few weeks ago, I dug out my "skinny clothes" from the closet and was all excited that I'd…

Might try adding some BCAA before / during workout. I use Gaspari Nutrition Aminolast. Bodybuilding.com has this awesome orange mango flavour. Perks me right up. I was telling my fiance (who lifts) about my problems with electrolytes and whatnot. He laughed at my weenie little packets of Oxylent brand electrolytes I was…

Hooo my gosh. If only...the carbs are a bit high for me, though! I might try with a different nut. -_- -T.

I did a fat fast followed by an egg fast last January after I recovered from a terrible flu / strep throat. I did it to jumpstart myself back into ketosis. I did it again a couple weeks later on my "weekend" to get over a plateau. The recipes on ibreatheimhungry are awesome. Results were positive. I only did them for 2-3…

Only one way to find out... Try it and see! :smile: -T.

...you were a "Seafood vegetarian" aka Ovo-pescetarian for 26 years... And your fridge is now full of bacon, cheese and pork chops. And it's ALL FOR YOU! I scrape bacon grease up from dishes and eat it now. Used to throw up when I had dairy, and any meats except for fishies would turn my stomach. -T.

Ouch. I have always bruised quite fantastically. I would second the vitamin C. Broccoli is a good source for keto folks. -T.

This is such a wonderful thread full of good information as well as anecdotal evidence. I also never heard of Bowen Therapy. Interesting. Manipulative treatments are such a great release when you get the right one applied. Last Thursday I had a full on spa massage with a lady who took my treatment seriously. I have bruises…

I would try just a small teaspoon on its own to test, with NO OTHER diet changes. I don't have colitis and I'm not a doctor...Google suggests that people with colitis and crohns can still have wonderfully nutritious seeds as long as they are ground up. Ask your doctor / nutritionist if you want to be careful. Since I put…

Hemp hearts have a light fluffy texture. They do taste slightly nutty and slightly "raw". Some stores around here are now carrying them in individual sized pouches! You may luck out and find them in a bulk section at a health food store. Because they are shelled, they are so light and not really crunchy. They also soften…

Yeah, sounds like your avocado wasn't ripe. That stuff is like RUBBER if it's not ripe, and is not really edible. Unfortunately avocado oxidizes quickly so once you cut it, that's it. You can't uncut it and set it to ripen. :( After having so much bad luck with fresh avocados, I discovered 2 things: 1) If you press the tip…

I was worried about the carbs in the hemp hearts I'm using, but it's pretty much just 1 gram of carbs per tablespoon and 1 gram fibre... so zero net carbs. Really helped me stay full and settle my stomach in the morning. I think chia is also a high fibre seed so it "balances out" a bit, if you are doing the net carbs…

I found the cacao butter for about $23 for a giant brick at the local coop here in Austin. This was after calling around Sprouts and Whole Foods. The Whole Foods told me that their usual brand has been MIA for months. I told them I found Navitas brand at Wheatsville and the lady said she'd check with their supplier. Yes,…

Sometimes I use a Rocket Fuel Latte instead of breakfast. This morning I made it with coffee, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 Tbsp cacao butter, 2 Tbsp hemp seeds, 1 Tbsp Great Lakes Gelatin. Calories: 408 Carbs: 2 Fiber: 2 Fat: 38 Protein: 18 Original recipe source: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/04/rocket-fuel-latte/ I found…

The Pork Clouds I linked in my last post says they ship to Canada. ;) Apart from that, try checking for an ethnic market in your area perhaps that carries Mexican foods. -T.

This is my fiance's Prime Rib treat from Rudy's: I also tend to have problems with structures in meat (bones and such), but have come to terms with it somewhat. Besides, fiance loves seeing me engage in a primal chow-down on ribs. >_> -T.

Oh my gosh. New discovery while I was at the local co-op grocery store: http://baconsheir.com/ I just picked up a bag of habanero and one of rosemary. I usually have Daisy sour cream to dip my pork rinds into... This stuff just...OMFG. I inhaled the bag of habanero pepper pork clouds. Didn't even make it to the fridge for…

YES I have Rudy's. Fiance and I are now regulars. I usually get the pork ribs. I also sometimes rotate through pork loin, turkey, and half chicken for lefties. I take that to work and slather mayo on it. Fiance is also keto and has been singing the praises of their brisket for some time. -T.

Hmmm...I'm the opposite. On my weekend, I cook more. During the work week, I end up having lunch meats and cheese a lot. >_> Today I sauteed some sliced mushrooms in butter and garlic, then added some chicken broth and heavy cream. Fried some pork chops in leftover bacon grease and then added the mushroom gravy to it and…

A "me too", actually. I found 3 different articles that have a lot of info, but not sure how good the info is: http://paleoleap.com/mct-oil-need-know/ http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/mct-oil-vs-coconut-oil-the-truth-exposed/ https://www.bulletproofexec.com/what-is-mct-oil-vs-coconut-oil/ Looks like MCT oil is…

Hello from TMI land! :p I get bad leg cramps, so take magnesium at night. My stool's uh... a lot darker and less solid. >_> -T.

The guy does indeed sound insecure and jealous. He's probably worried that when you lose weight, you get your confidence back and maybe others will see how awesome you are. Of course there are always 2 sides to things, though. Maybe in his mind, he sees you're making yourself pretty for SOMEBODY ELSE and SNEAKING AROUND.…

Oh, yeah, I wanted to add that using a whisk or a blender for your fatty drink helps tons. I use one for my version of the rocket fuel latte and it emulsifies into this delicious creamy blend of energy. This morning's coffee is a simple "Lipix" brand vanilla keto coffee with MCT oil already included, a tablespoon of…

We just had a thread over in the keto group on bulletproof style coffees as well: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10170807/bullet-proof-coffee-yay-or-nay Lots of great ideas in there. -T.

Thanks, guys. The high shipping makes it about as expensive as the stuff I found elsewhere. I might have to check and see if there's anything else I can add to the order. Hmmm... -T.

My favourite when I was sick was broth with extra oil added. Throw in some garlic and sage for healing powers, too. Mmm... -T.

@Sk8Kate I use 1-2 tablespoons of hemp hearts, depending on how "full" I want to be. Since I am using a high powered blender, I just toss them in without soaking. I'm using the recipe here as a base: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/04/rocket-fuel-latte/ -T.

@DittoDan : I have had a hard time finding the full fat greek yogurts at the stores, too, since they all want to do "low fat / fat free" instead. I have used Fage and Chobani brands. Here are links to their full fat varieties with nutritional info: http://usa.fage.eu/product/fage-total-classic-176-oz…

Currently cooking some bulk pork chops in leftover bacon grease. Once they are cooked, I'll toss in some slivered almonds to toast, then throw in some shredded cabbage. The pork chops keep well for batch cooking. Not sure about the cabbage. I've also done sauerkraut and smoked sausage cooked in bacon grease. Try adding…

I get Dymatize Iso-100 which has 2 carbs and 1 fibre per serving. The chocolate is tasty. It's orderable online from many weightlifting vendors. I like mixing it with almond coconut milk. I can then add as much fat as I need. I second the fat soup idea. Broths with seasoning and fats (olive oil, heavy cream, butter...) are…