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From memory, actually pretty typical reaction to anything he didn't like. The actual quitting is new, and completely over the top.

@springlering62 - you said absolutely nothing to warrant that flounce (account definitely appears to have been deleted), and have nothing to feel guilty about.

I have ME/CFS, my body literally doesn't make sufficient ATP (energy), so I feel pretty qualified to speak to this. First, get thee to a doctor and have standard blood tests run, to rule out and deficiencies, medical issues, possible depression, etc. Second, exercise, what are you doing for cardio? Did you start out with…

You say you're tracking, how are you doing that? Are you weighing all your food on a digital scale, logging absolutely everything you eat and drink? Or are you estimating portions, etc?

Many people have gastric upset with MCT if they start too high, so ease into it. MCT oil is completely tasteless though, and weirdly, not oily. No idea about the syrups themselves though, sorry.

It's a myth, not a theory.

Fourthly, adding more fat is not the answer. You're presumably trying to lose fat, right? It's the low carbs that get you into ketosis, not the high fat. You don't need to eat high fat to be in ketosis. Too many people don't understand that. The idea should be to burn the fat you're already carting around.

There is, if you're a premium member. It's not difficult to do yourself though. Just swap out sugar for fibre in the nutrients you have showing in your diary (web version), then subtract fibre from total carbs to get net. Alternatively, include the term 'net carbs' in your search terms and you will find plenty of entries…

Calorie deficit is what dictates weight loss, and there is no way around that. However, some foods are more satiating than others, and focusing on those will make sticking to your calorie deficit a whole lot easier. A lot of that is very individual, but most people find protein satiating (even if they don't realise it), so…

If you are actually only eating 22g net carbs, the chances of you not being in ketosis are extremely low. The reason keto sites tell people to limit to 20-25g net is because that will get damn near anyone into ketosis. Most people can actually eat more, and particularly if they're active. I'm lightly active at best and…

MCT oil, uh, 'effects' are definitely dose dependant. You were lucky!

Ugh, Carnivore! I just noped out on a Facebook group due to carnivore zealots making the 'that's how we used to eat' claim, even in the face of someone saying 'well I'm an archaeologist, and no...'. So yeah, it kind of is the new Paleo I guess! They were all in a tiz over this new Kevin Hall study :lol:…

Paleo isn't really a thing anymore (actually that had probably died off before you left), but otherwise, yeah...:lol:

Yeah, there is that...apparently 'eat a variety of nutrient dense foods in sensible amounts' still isn't selling books.

It's good to have you back! We missed you, dude :)

I'm here! :lol: So long since I updated properly that I don't even remember what I said I was going to do... Food has all been fine, walks/steps have been variable, yoga and bike riding have no happened. Started diet break yesterday, though it was a fail and I was a couple of hundred cals under maintenance. For today, I've…

@lynn1 - this really isn't something you should go into without having done some reading first so you have an understanding of what to expect and how to get through what can be quite a rocky start for some. I strongly suggest joining either the keto group, the low carb group (has people doing various forms of low carb…

So long since I checked in! Can't be bothered scrolling back to find my list :lol: Cals have been fine, minimum 500 but often 750. Have had a bit of carb creep recently with mucking around with this nutrition optimisation stuff, some cal creep with that too actually but has generally been countered with exercise. Have…

I suspect it's telling you that because you're choosing 2 lb per week as your weight loss goal. With not much weight to lose, you should be aiming for 0.5 lb per week. You also need to be eating at least half of any calories earned from exercise.

Don't worry, we've known it for a long time...

I'm still here. Flaring so just doing the best I can. Food is all good, exercise and even hitting 5000 steps very hit and miss. Went to Saturday market along the road this morning, normally a 10 min walk. Whole excursion took me an hour because I was moving so slow :lol: :cry: I'm feet up, and trying to think of the…

There are loads of entries in the database for 'net carb' items, just use that in your search term along with the name of what you're looking for, as tcunbeliever indicated. Another alternative if using general entries is to swap out sugar from your list of things displayed and show fibre instead, then just subtract the…

6 Jan: I hit the wall with a thud this afternoon, so this one isn't flash (bad night's sleep mostly to blame, I think/hope) * Log, min 500 deficit, aim for 750 - yes, a little over 500 * Net carbs under 50, protein over 100 - yes (34) and yes (118). * 5000 steps a day min (this is bumping from 3000, there may be bad days…

Happy birthday, @baconslave :)

5 Jan: * Log, min 500 deficit, aim for 750 - yes, around 800 * Net carbs under 50, protein over 100 - yes (43) and yes (118). * 5000 steps a day min (this is bumping from 3000, there may be bad days where I don't make it, but that's a given) - 6741 * Min 30 min walk unless I'm too unwell - 30 min evening walk * 30 Days of…

Yes, those are the sorts of numbers keto calculators spit out, and that zealots will tell you are necessary. They're not. Without knowing your goal/ideal weight (or lean body mass if you know it), I can't say for certain, but your protein seems way too low, IMHO, unless you don't mind sacrificing some muscle mass along…

Best tips: 1) keep your electrolytes up, WAY up. Salt is your friend (you dump sodium like crazy, so you need to be replacing it, along with ensuring good intake of potassium, magnesium, and calcium). 2) don't get sucked into the myriad myths around keto. This recent review of Gary Taubes' new keto book highlights some of…

Come join us in the Low Carb group :) We're a friendly bunch. Some people are having an issue with joining groups atm, so if you don't see a join button, follow the instructions to get an invite: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum

4 Jan: * Log, min 500 deficit, aim for 750 - yes, around 800* * Net carbs under 50, protein over 100 - yes (38) and yes (116). * 5000 steps a day min (this is bumping from 3000, there may be bad days where I don't make it, but that's a given) - 7904 * Min 30 min walk unless I'm too unwell - yup, a 39 min and a 17 min after…

@sarah7591 - this chart shows what is generally considered healthy range: @MaltedTea - maintaining (for two weeks), not gaining! I have a sizeable chunk of lard still to lose :\