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For me it takes shaking up my menu. (I tend to like eating the same things over and over). During a plateau, I'll change it up a lot. I do better with chicken & fish, while dropping beef. (Sad, I know lol) Same with the workouts. Trying fewer workouts with higher intensity, or more workouts with less intensity. More cardio…

Worst case scenario - I don't think you would need to stop doing this WOE, but maybe adjust the types of fats you are consuming? I've always been nervous about doing lots of steak, bacon, cream, etc, because of cholesterol. Instead, I eat larger qtys of healthier fats - avocado, beneficial nuts & oils, etc. Maybe a shift…

Up until my surgery it was: Nuts Almond butter Sliced Roast beef Avocado Eggs

Yes, I was scared!! Contact your doc and ask for a PT referral. I worked with PT until I felt stronger & then set up some sessions with a trainer at a gym after that. (I had back surgery last year after 20 years of issues). My trainer helps to make sure I'm using proper form, so I don't hurt myself & shows me how to modify…

I do eggs with peppers & onions most often. Eggs with diced leftover meat too, particularly sausage is good. I'll also eat them poached over veggies. Or hard boiled & chopped with some mayo, salt, pepper, mustard - an egg salad. I'll also crack a dozen & put in a casserole with sliced tomato, raw spinach, sautéed onion &…

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Yes, my surgeon agreed & said it was fairly common after this amount of weight loss. I told him that it seems unfair to work so hard & be rewarded with an organ removal. He responded with "well, the good news is - they don't grow back". Gotta love a sassy surgeon lol. Thanks all for the advice & stories. I'm following the…

Thank you all for sharing your stories! There is definitely a link between weight loss & gallbladder woes. I had imaging done a couple of years ago & my gallbladder was normal. Lost 80 pounds this past year & it was FULL of stones. Doc was shocked that I hadn't been really suffering, but I really think the Keto diet was…

Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing. This gives me hope that I can go back to Keto soon!

I tend to eat 60-80 carbs per day. I definitely loose more weight eating this way. I have not tried to go lower in carbs, since this amount works & im enjoying my menu. Most consider 100 and under in the "low carb" range.

The ratio of fat / protein / carb can really vary from person to person. Myself, my daily fat is around 60 grams. My carbs range 50-60 I don't add fat to coffee. But I have learned to enjoy nuts, avocado & nut butters - which were no-no's on previous diets. The amount of fat & carbs I eat keep me very full, allow for…

My sick foods used to be toast & mashed potatoes. Lately, I had chicken broth, avocado (I just eat it with a spoon) and a few walnuts.

It's so great to see results!! Such a difference in a small time. You are rocking it!!

I think the key is: to stop feeling bad about the fact that you need to customize things. Tell yourself, every time that you feel selfconcious, that it's ok to take care of yourself and put your health first. No matter where you are, it's possible to order meat with low carb veggies. Pick the root veggies out of the soup &…

Thanks guys! I hadn't compared photos until now & I shocked myself. This really makes me want to keep going.

I count calories, carbs, fat & protein. I mainly try to stay lower on the carbs, & in a "range" for calories. The protein & fats are more for awareness, but not really a firm goal for me. By keeping carbs down, the protein & fat % should go up. If I'm particularly hungry on a given day, it's helpful to be able to look and…

I have no problem taking some baked nuts & Brie on a spoon and eating it. No need to put it on something!

Hand, feet & leg swelling was always an issue for me due to health problems. But going grain free & dairy free really helped stop the swelling. I eat meats, nuts, veggies, a little fruit. I've just recently started adding small amounts of cheese - like sprinkled on a salad. I'm having to go slow and see how I react. Things…

Sounds like hubby! The last time I made steak, I asked him what he would like for sides. He said "beef". Lol

Oh yes, I have family like that! Food pushers! And yes, they seem hurt that you don't "like" their food. I'm glad that it was just my immediate family this year, so I didn't have to deal with it lol. But I do miss holidays at my grandparents (Portuguese) where the menu was not American. Sounds like you'll have a great…

Same here with the turkey! I got a 15 pounder for 2 adults and 1 child. It was the smallest the store had. I think I'll incorporate turkey into a couple meals this week & freeze the rest for soup at a later date so we don't get too sick of turkey

*special snowflake* - I love it. I giggle-snorted!

I say keep it private. I joined when it was private. I searched for low carb groups & joined. At least this way, the joiners are identified. If they earnestly want to explore this WOE - they can join. Privacy doesn't mean people are unwelcome to explore, or that they can't find us. (I did!). To me, it means keeping…

Plateaus happen in every diet / exercise plan. If you've been doing the same thing for a long time & not seeing results, the plateau breaker is usually "changing things up". Vary the diet & recipes more, vary the types of exercise, amount of exercise, etc. Maybe 5% carb isn't ideal for you? Maybe add the veggies back in?…

Some geographic locations are more limiting too. I live in the lakes region of NH (the sticks lol). So I am lucky to find even organic meats. I can only get ground beef, chicken breast & chicken thighs at our grocer. Luckily they started carrying a couple organic lunch meats - but that's very limited too (3 types of…

I don't eat pork often - it upsets my stomach, as well as fried foods. No pork rinds for me lol. I use almond meal for coatings, or just skip coatings. Chicken sausage & turkey bacon are good too. If I really want a hot dog during BBQ season, then I buy kosher beef dogs. I've always done this - even before going low carb.…

Interesting to hear so many with D deficiency. I also have D and B12 deficiency. Docs atrribute it to autoimmune effecting my stomach & causing malabsorption. Leaky gut syndrome? Despite supplementing both in megadoses, my levels stay low. (D increased from 11 to 20) I'm hoping that being on Keto & being grain free will…

I have not played with enzymes yet. I do take herbal anti-inflammatories, oils with DHA, a green formula, & probiotics. I am carb free with the exception of fruits and veggies. Also dairy free. By removing the foods that cause an inflammatory response, I've found much relief.

Hi Julia! I forgot to introduce myself lol. I'm Neysa, from NH. I have an unknown autoimmune disorder that attacks my nervous system & autonomic nervous system, as well as muscles. (Docs can only tell me that it's autoimmune & it falls into the bucket of about 100 diseases that do not yet have names.) Been an issue for…