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CREAM CHEESE BALLS 1 tbs almonds crushed 4 tbs cream cheese Roll cream cheese unto 4 balls and then roll into the almond powder.. Put one in your lunch sack every day and use it as your desert.. You can also add 100g strawberries as a guilt free cheese cake. The carbs will depend on the type if cream cheese you use. If you…

If you do buy super fresh eggs you might find peeling them after boiling difficult (I raise chickens so I know from experience) just add a little vinegar to the water and bring it to a boil BEFORE adding the eggs. You'll notice a huge improvement.

Stevia is a plant that looks similar to a mint and is supposably easy to grow. I've ordered seeds for my herb garden this year.. I'm still looking over methods, but the simplest way to use it is dried crushed leaves

You'll have to reduce fat as much as possible.. I know you mentioned you're not trying to do low fat, but after surgery the doctor will advice you to reduce/eliminate fat for a period of time.

If you lower your fat you can raise your protein as protein only has 4 calories per gram where as fat has 9. ( carbs 4 alcohol 7)- That being said.. The current reccomendation for a low carb(ketogenic) diet is <20g net carbs, about .7-1g per kg protein, and the rest in fat .. I have my goal set to 1200 calories a day. You…

Don't trust the mfp data base... Not even the barcode scanner!!!! I repeat... DO NOT trust them! Since individuals add even the barcode information it is very subjective and more often than not it is incorrect. Double and triple check all the foods you enter with either the food label or with a reputable web source!!

Low carb: Beef jerky.. String cheese (individually wrapped) grapes, pepperoni, also a lot of the diet(since I don't know what diet you're on) are chewy rather than crunchy..,Since you mentioned chips.. If you're low calorie try a banana..

My exhusband has been on kidney dialysis for 17 years.. So coming from someone who has experience recording fluid consumption ( not to mention I'm a nuring student and have had to record in take and output for the hospital system) yes. It counts as water since the moisture content is H2O. As far as the other components..…

I understand the price of the items is higher per volume.. But if you keep your calories modest and your carbs low, them you might not see a huge jump in your grocery bill. When I'm not dieting I eat all the healthy plus starches and sugars and in volumes that equal a days calories in every meal. For me low carb equals…

I never log the extra salt I add to my foods, but its a lot. Fortunately low carbing keeps me from suffering from the water weight!

Happy life, they do.. Hence the reason I don't drink while I'm actively trying to lose weight.. But if I have a special event I want to drink at and I feel like its OK to lose the progress, then I might have a few drinks. You can probably fund a different mixer to suit your needs. I just wanted to offer you an option…

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Happylifex10, when I drink I use clear liquor and crystal light. My favorite is seagrams lime twist gin or curzans pineapple rum. Be sure to research carb content.. Malibu rum in the same flavor claims actual carbs... They all have alcohol calories. 1.5 oz gin + wylers singles to go ( whole pack) in a 16 oz glass 107…

I have central sleep apnea.. Basically my brain resets so many times during sleep that my autonaumic nervous system forgets to breath. I'm suppose to wear a cpap but I signed a medical waiver not to use one. As a side effect I have elevated prolactin levels and cortisol. When I first discovered the prolactin levels I'd…

Deansdad101, A wonderful answer. As far as should someone 'try'.. The answer is yes. But be sure YOU'RE in control. No one can tell you what your body/mind are going to let you get away with. If you expect to make changes today that effect your health and your future then you have a personal obligation to know yourself.…

Tonight for me its taco salad without the taco! Ground beef Lettuce Shredded cheese Sour cream Tomato ( might omit if youre close to carb limit but it makes it extra yummy):-) Black olives(I open the can and put the rest in the fridge. You can also use the green ones) Bell pepper ( or poblano) I'll sautee the peppers with…

I've read a few scholarly articles that suggest frozen veggies actually retain more nutrients that most "fresh" foods due to the ripeness when frozen versus the deterioration as items sit before they're consumed... Not saying fresh isn't better, just don't overlook the option. I buy strawberries fresh when they're 2 tubs…

I gave 3 units of platelets again today.. My last donation was 3 units of platelets 10 days ago. Today's hgb was 13.9! Last reading was 12.5 so its up 1.4.. I'm thinking my fluctuations may be more from menstration than diet. I've literally had collards (as my green) every day since new years and chicken livers twice…

Day 4 has always be my worse!!.. I think its because your body is finally ketogenic but the hunger center in your brain is on overload. I'm following about the same diet as you and started on Jan 1st.. Altho this isn't my first go-round. I've always been successful losing the weight and maintained my happy 155-160 for 3…

I'm a microwave buff when it comes to lunches to go. I weight my veggies and dice them raw in a Tupperware container with salt and pepper (butter too if I a lot for it) then when lunch time roles around I just put it in the microwave for about 4 minutes and walla! Veggies I typically use: Zucchini Yellow squash Broccoli…

I lost down to 150-155 (im 5`9)and maintained it till 2010 when I started dating my fiance. I gained up to 170 and was so disappointed in myself that I got back on track and altho I only reached 160, I maintained it well....THEN THERE WAS NURSING SCHOOL.. I've fluctuated between 165-180 from the first few weeks.. But in…

As for the salad instead of pizza.. I don't know what diet you're following, but as a ketogenic I opt for HOT WINGS!!

My fiancee complains that he's on a diet too when I'm watching what I eat even though I still provide the same starches like homemade mashed potato or scratch made pizza and lasania. I tell him I love to cook and it doesn't bother me at all, but he'll beg me to take a "cheat day" and tell me I look "good enough already". (…

I'm in.. I never use to drink, but when I discovered a passion for lime twist gin and crystal light (107 cals a drink.. Mostly from the 1.5 oz liquor) I found myself alotting 535 calories a day on the weekends. Since I'm trying to go strict ketogenic for a few weeks, maybe this challenge will keep me strong!

If any of you need another motivational buddy feel free to send me a request! ..I lost down to 165 in August and decided to take my birthday off.. Then it became my birthday week.. Then I stepped on the scale at school in December and I'd gained to 195! ( and yes, I was eating everything plus my teenage daughter found a…

Why do you refrain from almonds because I eat a ton of them? [/quote] I do too, that's why I can't have them at first.. I have to get as many of my carbs from my green veggies as possible and leave the rest for my coffee! I use 2tbs half n half per cup and have about 4 cups a day.

Those would be wonderful water pounds .. The first sign your body is going into ketosis! Congratulations! Sadly it's fluid loss and not fat loss so the minute you come off the diet the water retention returns... I'm restarting a ketogenic diet too so I know how you feel. My weakness is cream cheese and almonds.. Both of…

I love: poblano peppers or bell peppers sautdon't knock with my protein and mushrooms in butter. Coleslaw made with just cabbage, dukes mayo, kosher pickle, celery seeds, salt and pepper (pickle juice or white vinegar to moisten)..sometimes I add boiled eggs to it or whatever meat I'm eating. Baked chicken with green beans…

I was wondering why my goals didn't match my targets!!.. I like to record my exercise but don't believe in eating back the calories for two reasons..1) I know I'm not really burning what it says. 2) my goal in eating is to get my nutrients, I got those... Why eat more. All I burnt was calories and I've got more than enough…

Artificial sweeteners do definitely stall my weight loss. ..I've tried to control different variables to be sure it was the sweeteners and I only lost based on regular calorie restriction when using them. The weight didn't fly off like it does strictly low carb.