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@5marshallsstrong I'm not sure I can get to zero carb! I'm usually under 20g a day though. I need to stop allowing myself the odd thing here and there because times are rough. I know I'm using it as an excuse. Needs to stop. For me, diet soda just helps me feel full. I'm drinking a ton of fluid right now - diet coke,…

It's odd - I've never seen it that way before - as giving them power over my health. I can see that I'm going to have to make a conscious decision not to allow it to happen - probably every 5 minutes for a while. Thanks for the different perspective @Karlottap :smile:

Thanks guys. Nights are the worst. I'm struggling to focus on my studies (I'm at uni part time) and find myself just staring at the bloody wall! And of course, craving carb laden food. Not productive. Will have to look up that book @totaloblivia, thanks. @Kitnthecat I think I'd feel a bit daft saying that kinda stuff to…

Hi! I'm a newbie too- feel free to add me. I can honestly say, I've never known such a supportive group on any site. The people in here are pretty awesome. Welcome and best of luck :smile:

Unfortunately @Dragonwolf I'm a single mother to a 5 year old...who uses up every last penny I have! Would be nice though. On the notion of self care - I had a really good run yesterday! Not quite the same I know...

I get it. And it's exactly what I need. It is so easy to just give in and eat the carbs, telling myself that it's ok because I'm going through some crap yada yada yada. But tough love is definitely what I need. So thank you :smile: And if you have any other little tips that may help please feel free to share! I'd forgotten…

Thank you @5marshallsstrong that's pretty much exactly what I needed to hear! Though a pity party is easier than being strong and getting on!!

So when I posted this, my SO and I were having difficulties. He left on Saturday. I'm understandably devastated. And it's making me want to eat everything bad! I caved and had a chicken wrap and fruit pot yesterday for lunch...and spent the day feeling rough. That on it's own hasn't stopped me wanting to eat the world's…

What do they taste like? I've never tried them...not a big fan of pork at all so they've never been on my radar!

I don't know you but had to post - so sorry to hear about your son. I will hope and pray that he comes through this. Best wishes, hugs and prayers to you and yours. xx

Totally need more keto friends too - all are welcome to add me :smile:

@KetoGirl83 Thanks!! I'm going to have to invest in some dark chocolate then.....

Aww thanks @KnitOrMiss it's amazing what some encouragement can do! I've had a bulletproof coffee this morning (my first) and that was actually pretty nice. I haven't had my almonds yet and I've normally scarfed them by now. As for the major cravings - they tend to be for chocolate, flaky pastries, chips (crisps here in…

Thank you @GSD_Mama . That's really helpful....and I got a little tearful at the end of it!! :cry: :smile: Just shows what a wreck my mind is right now! Help and encouragement is definitely what I need so thank you so much!

I don't live with my man and he is where the tough stuff in my life is right now so that's great that it works for you :smile: but that's not gonna cut it with me! Definitely easier said than done! I don't know if I'm making this more difficult or it seems it because of the crap going on right now but this seems to be so…

I don't live with my man and he is where the tough stuff in my life is right now so that's great that it works for you :smile: but that's not gonna cut it with me! Definitely easier said than done! I don't know if I'm making this more difficult or it seems it because of the crap going on right now but this seems to be so…

I don't live with my man and he is where the tough stuff in my life is right now so that's great that it works for you :smile: but that's not gonna cut it with me! Definitely easier said than done! I don't know if I'm making this more difficult or it seems it because of the crap going on right now but this seems to be so…

Don't think I have one....aaaaalllllll my fave comfort food have carbs in! That's why I am where I am right now I guess!

Thanks so much guys, this is great :smile:

That's some really great information - thanks so much! :smile:

Thanks! Will definitely pick some of that up. I've really tried with the stock thing and it's actually starting to make me gag. Have pickles now so going to try those too.

Maybe I'll pick up some pickles too, see if I like those :smile:

That wouldn't be too much? Well ok then! Thanks @wabmester ! @Karlottap - I really cannot tolerate skins at all, make me gag. I'm far too fussy for my own good, I know it!

Ok...so from the pack it's one cube per 450ml. 100ml is one portion and the salt is 0.9g per portion. Is that way too high? I'm having a brain freeze moment... :blush:

So could I get away with using half of a cube to the same amount of water? Might be a little more tolerable!

They add butter to the stock cube? Thought makes me shudder! But I struggle with the fats side of this WOE anyway as I'm not a fan of cream or anything.... I take a multivitamin/mineral supplement everyday and do salt most of my food. But that stock - was waaaay saltier than I've tasted!

I just tried it and wow! Is it salty! I'm not sure I can drink a whole cup of this stuff! Is it just me?

@wabmester yes, my diary is pretty accurate. On Saturday I managed 1500 calories so the last couple days have been a bit abnormal (blame redecorating my house). It is cold in the UK right now so it may just be that. Plus I still haven't tried the cream in coffee yet so I'm not taking in any hot liquids. It may sort itself…

Yes I do....great idea!! Thank you :smiley:

I usually take my coffee black with sugar. Since aiming for keto, I haven't had a cup of coffee. God I miss coffee! I'm definitely going to have to give that a go. Watch this space!