disaberry Member

@daylitemag Magnesium citrate... "Calm" brand is good and/or magnesium oxide powder. I do both :-) Cheap on Amazon. 1/4 tsp in water before bed. Guaranteed results! Tasteless... It's what milk of magnesia is made out of. Long term.... probiotics and fermented vegetables for sure :-)

Totally agreed… This is a serious commitment to counting, weighing, measuring, planning, but the benefits are great because if you're anything like me, with the stubborn last 15 pounds to go... postmenopausal... it doesn't come off easy :-) ... and this way is the best way of anyway based on my research. I've tried it…

You too @Kitnthecat !!! Have a great energetic day!!!

You are welcome, yes I like it because I can plan my days food on MFP and then check the meal and then also the days end. So when I am making a meal and it is, say mildly ketogenic, if I add more MCT or coconut oil or butter, cheese, maybe less meat, etc. I can bring my meal up to strongly ketogenic. Of course I am a bit…

Yummmmm I took the plunge! Who knew it would be SOOOOOO good. Frothy and creamy.. I did not add HWC. Amazing weight lifting session post BPC! Made one for breakfast too. Yummy LOL

I make fermented veggies, Sauerkraut, and Kefir, Kombucha and Jun tea. My spouse often wonders at my "experiments" in the kitchen. LOL ... YET, he will eat a little kraut and drink Jun (making faces) and take some kefir in his protein shake. Healing the gut microbiome is essential. :) I used to have serious issues, then…

Wow great thanks everyone! Also TY @macchiatto for the bump!

Thanks so much @Karlottap .... Glad she's ok. I am devouring everything I can about the Keto WOE. I love a good research project and am understanding the process. On my third book and tons of blog sites. Thanks for the reminder about electrolytes :) Loved Bruce Fifes Coconut Ketogenic Diet book and now I am on Keto…

Thanks so much @Dragonwolf and everyone who answered. I appreciated the scientific facts you presented and the analogy is perfect. Calling mom now and I am ready. Also good luck to your husband @lukesydaisy . Who knows maybe eating this way revived his gallbladder. That would be great!

Wow that sounds great! @CMYKRGB What is the "full Monty" so to speak, for the ultimate BPC? My MCT oil arrives tomorrow (have regular now), I have organic pastured butter, cinnamon, organic Dagoba Cocoa, Truvia or Xylitol... Then blend in coffee. Also HWC. Am I missing anything? Mmmmmm

Thanks!!!

Nice to meet you too! I know what you mean about David Bowie.... We are kindred spirits. His passing was pretty hard for me too. I absolutely LOVED him and his music, creativity. Rock on!

Hi @GrannyMayOz I had to join this forum! My name is Disa and I am 5'7" and turn 57 years old in March! When I turned 55 I was 170lbs, 38% body fat and a size 16 pant. Single and depressed! In my younger days I was alway slender, athletic, bicyclist, rock climber, hiker, gardener. So I decided to buy a small home…

Man O MAN! All this looks so great! I'll have to start taking more foodie pics. Last nights dinner... Appetizers Shrimp and cukes with homemade mayo sciracha sauc. Main course slow baked cross cut grass fed beef short ribs with smashed rutabagas soaked in coconut oil and butter (lots of it). The picture is my homemade…

Very cool! Seems we're a similar weight and goal. Glad to hear your story!

Excellent @elize7 !!! Yes, decluttering in and of itself is very healing. Mind, Body and Spirit! I am very excited about this way of living. Looking forward to the excess body fat being used as fuel. Sounds like lots of positive changes in your life. :)

Jan 15 update! Wow I have been devouring books on ketogenic diet this week I have four so far. Lol I'm currently reading the Coconut Ketogenic diet by Bruce Fife. I am under 20 net carbs every day, about, and I've lost 3 pounds in five days... :-) Which makes me very very happy! I feel great with more energy! I wake up in…

I had a fit bit Charge HR and for Christmas I got a fit bit Surge which is amazing! I track everything every day and it has a setting for weights and hiking and elliptical.... very very cool, with lots of great features and I mesh in with my MFP diary. I keep track of all of my food and everything. I am just loving the…

Thanks! I will head over there! :)

@KnitOrMiss Here are two EXCELLENT articles... very in-depth about the science around Kombucha and the acid/alkaline balance, length of brewing, Glucaronic acid, etc. gaiaresearch.co.za/kombucha.html gaiaresearch.co.za/kombuchaglucuronicacid.html Thought you and others might be interested. Peace, Disa

Thanks! Some great links. Great minds think alike! ;) Strawberries and Ginger.. sometimes blueberries. I also do a ginger with vanilla added... yum Lemon was SO yuck... :s I always wondered about the sugar & acid content, so, I will find the stuff and report back... someday. LOL I love what the gut balance helps achieve.…

Sorry to hear you are sick! Hope you feel better soon! :)

Hi Dan, Thanks for your reply. I hear you about the milk kefir issues. Since I put mine in a smoothie with protein powder (naturally sweetened with stevia.. low carb) It doesn't matter if it was over fermented. I like it tangy. :) My grains grow like crazy. I ordered my grains from http://www.kefirlady.com In fact they…

Wow Thanks SO much for your great sharing @KnitOrMiss !! I had also discovered the longer I went with my brews the more the acetic acid taste went away and the other more beneficial probiotic acids took over, making it sour or tart, not vinegary. I also do a second ferment with some fruit. I am just so stalled... Today was…

Surely with thousands of members.. Someone would know. I hope!

Thank you @baconslave for the support. I will!

OK.. New to the group and committed to the lifestyle... joining in the challenge! I've been mostly paleo for the last year but weekends and friday night "date night" tend to undo my doing. Can I have a couple of gin and seltzers instead of wine on Friday night date night?? Skip the muchos nacho's (easily)... Weekdays No…

Glad to be here... Looking forward to making it down the home stretch with the support of this group!!!

Great inspirations!!!

My apartment fitness center also does not have barbells. So I do Kettlebell deadlifts.. Kettlebell Goblet squats and Dumbell squats. I use the smith machine for some benches and presses. Works great. I agree.. weight is weight. Squatting with weight however you do it works! Use what you have and enjoy. IMHO :) I am seeing…