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Happy Thanksgiving!!

I wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem. When I forward fold, I take a deep breath and then I get a strange pressure under my ribs, just at bottom of sternum. I think it may be the cartridge tip (xiphoid pressure) moving/turning while I am in forward fold. I can feel the lump in my skin and the pressure…

Same as @dimple_gal here. I had mine removed in 1998. No issues in recent history.

I've started a yoga practice about 6 weeks ago. I attend 3 or 4 classes a week -- flow, hot, and Yin/restorative. I like the results. My arthritis in my shoulders is less aggravating. My body "wants to get up and move" as when I was younger. I'm 46 now. Not old but much more sedentary lifestyle than 20s and 30s. My…

I deal with this too. I will be checking out Enell. I found that running on my rebounder helps. I find this lower impact, less bounce.

Tuna in foil packets - Starkistalbacore is my fav!

Atlanta, GA

During my first few weeks, I was breaking out on my neck. I think that is common. Topical Benadryl was helpful to me. Lately, dry skin and chapped lips have been as issue. I drink 60-70 oz of water daily, no changes there. I think my problem was fish oil supplements. I ran out and did not replace. I was sort of testing…

It took me 2 days. I was on a business trip last week and struggled to find keto meals with what was served. Traveling home, I went ahead and had a Ben & Jerry's pint. I started back on keto Sat AM and by bedtime Sunday I was putting out ketones.

Yes, hoping for me and you @ettaterrell! I bumped up my biotin and thinking about adding some protein too. I feel like a Guinea pig/science experiment. I tinker with macros to best lose weight and then tinker more to avoid unwanted effects. Lol...

Oh! I notice swelling in my hands too, but did not know that it could be thyroid related. @KnitOrMiss - Thank you! @Phrick - keto since Jan 1, hypothyroid, and blood work done in Jan. It is clear now that you ladies pointed it out. In keto 90 plus days probably does mean new blood work is due. I'll call docs office today-…

I don't focus on calories, just keeping carbs around 20 g/day. I eat when I am hungry and don't want to add calories to prevent hair loss. I wonder if the group has suggestions. I take biotin daily and a thyroid prescribed medication. I don't think it's thyroid, my medication has been very stable for years and I check…

I use Duke's mayonnaise. For my veggie dip - full fat sour cream with some Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. I wish I could find a good sugar free ketchup but have been subbing pico/guac for now. For my salads, it is usually EVOO and vinegar with salt and pepper.

Keep trying!! Life happens, keep moving forward and take what works with you. Good luck!

That's sounds like an awesome Mexican keto dish! I will be trying that one soon. I love this thread!!!

Numbers don't lie!! Congratulations!!

I use my scale, measuring spoons and cups at each meal preparation. I feel I can relax once I know my portions are accurate. I do not completely trust my eyeball method. Three oz or six oz of roast beef? Drop it in the scale, be certain and then don't worry about it.

I watched him on TV (Georgia Public Broadcasting) talking about and promoting the book. It was part of the fund drive but I didn't mind. I thought it was interesting.

Welcome and good luck!! There is lots of support and good advice here!

I think Keto Talk podcasts are excellent! @Sunny_Bunny_ knows her stuff!

Yes! Great news!!

Yes! I am glad to have found this group too. I don't know a lot about this WOE but I'm learning from the best!

Great job!! I know I feel better when I go, so why is it so easy to find excuses not to go!

50.34 seconds today! I will break a minute next week! Interesting info about the elbow position.

I know exactly what you mean. There must be some link between my keto diet and my dream patterns. My dreams are vivid and sometimes bizarre, not scary though, but thought provoking. I keep a journal now. I think it's so amazing how the brain and body work.

45 seconds for me this morning. After that, my form was shaky and I dropped. Whew! I will try for more tomorrow!

Yep! Bacon Bacon Bacon!!

CUTE STUFF!!! @auntstephie321 I planked for 20 seconds this morning. DAY1

Simple here...I have been doing a teaspoon of coconut oil with 1/2 packet of Splenda. I eat straight off the spoon. It's weird (texture wise) at first and really sweet too. I had been reading about oil pulling. I think maybe this is same but I don't spit the oil out. Regardless, I believe my gums are looking healthier…