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Honestly, I prefer to use a good, healthy fat on my salads, so I usually make my own Balsamic Vinaigrette. I will load my salads up with veggies and I want to make sure that I can absorb the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, so I add a fatty dressing. I generally only use 1-2T so it's really not a huge dietary hit. For…

Being gluten free these days is so much easier than it even was 5 years ago when I was first diagnosed as Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerant. I personally prefer to stick with foods that are naturally gluten free like meat, veggies, fruits, and grains like corn and rice. If you need replacement products like breads and pastas,…

Stick with one scale, in the same spot. Don't move it. The number doesn't matter nearly as much as the trend. As long as your weight is going down, that's what matters.

I really enjoy meal prep, not because of the specific task, but because I know how much time it will be saving me the rest of the week. I follow a Keto diet but the rest of my family doesn't, but that doesn't really complicate things. I just prep things like meat and veggies and then add a starchy side (or sometimes not)…

There is no magic pill, if there were, everyone would be thin. For myself, I find that a Keto Diet works, the fats help to keep me fuller longer making it easier for me to stay within my calorie range. I rarely snack because I'm just not hungry.

I keep my total carbs under 50g. I do keep an eye on my fiber, because the more carbs I eat, the more fiber I need to consume lest I get backed up. My sweet spot is more in the 25-30g total carb range, no digestive issues then.

It's not just salt and water that you need to worry about. Keto helps your body to flush fluids so you need to be replacing ALL of your electrolytes which includes Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium. I've not used it myself because I just supplement with the individual minerals, but a lot of people swear by the Nuun…

I'm past the window of editing, but since someone pointed it out, I'll edit the above to say "to less than 25g" which I didn't say originally because it was implied in a group of Keto folks. Sure, if you want to spend that kind of money on a fancy monitor, be my guest, and if you want to encourage other people to do the…

The Keto gurus will tell you that you need to be under 25g net carbs per day in order to achieve Ketosis, but the truth is that Keto is not a one size fits all diet. it's one of those things that you can play around with once you become fat adapted. Also, Keto in and of itself will not make you lose weight. There are…

Just be careful switching to nut butters because a lot of them have added sugars and yucky oils. I love Nut Butters of all varieties, but stick with the "natural" ones without additives or extra ingredients. A good (imho) nut butter generally will only have 2 ingredients - nuts and salt. Also, and not that you asked, but…

I'm not really sure how one can have a High Fiber Low Carb diet given the fact that Fiber is a Carbohydrate.

Often times it has nothing to do with a label and everything to do with where you live. I'm in Pennsylvania. If I want tomatoes in the winter, I'm easily paying $4/lb, but in the summer, I can go to a Farmers Market and get a huge box for $5 for the entire thing. Off season fruits and veggies can be very pricey which is…

You can look at my diary, but with the caveat that I make meal planning a priority even though I have a crazy busy schedule. Instead of buying packaged foods, I cook in bulk and freeze the leftovers for later. That doesn't mean I don't ever eat out or make not-so-great-for-me choices, but I do my best because I made the…

Feel free to look at my food diary. I just started tracking again a week ago but it should be pretty complete for those days.

I have a FitBit Aria. I'd say maybe once or twice a year? Not very often imho.

Yes! I have pink himalayan salt in a grinder and add a few turns to my coffee grounds. I buy pretty high quality coffee, so it isn't bitter, but I feel like the salt helps bring out the flavor even more, and a bonus that I get a jump start on my sodium needs for the day.

Are you utilizing fats and oils in your cooking? I like to cook my veggies in good fats like EVOO/Bacon drippings/Coconut Oil to keep my fats up. Make sure if you do dairy that they are "full fat" and not reduced in any way. Take half and half in your coffee? Switch to heavy cream. Instead of chicken/turkey breast, eat the…

Your scale is not as reliable as you think it is. You ate most of your calories later in the day, so they were still in your system and not pooped out yet. Water retention from the sodium in restaurant food.

To answer your original question, the best "diet" drinks are the ones that don't contain any calories, I prefer to eat my calories. So your best bet is to stick with things like water, black coffee, and unsweetened tea.

I love squash, though I am partial to Summer over Winter. I don't think it keeps me any fuller than any other veggies. The foods that are the most satiating for me are higher fat/moderate protein/low carb. Everyone is different.

Can you give an example of what type of items you are currently eating? Breakfast is my easiest meal to keep low carb - eggs, cheese, butter/oil, meat, done!

What are you normally eating in your 5 meals? I personally don't understand why you can't brush your teeth 5 times a day, but I'll take your word for it. 500 calories per meal really isn't a lot, especially if you choose more calorie dense foods. Seeing an example of what you eat now would help.

There are so many different options! I build my salads this way: 1) choose a green - kale, romaine, spinach, arugula, iceburg, butter, chard, etc. Sometimes I throw in several kinds for variety. 2) choose a protein - I keep things on hand like diced ham, canned tuna, cooked chicken breast, shrimp, etc 3) Dressing - I keep…

I start my day with coffee with heavy cream, so I'm not usually until 10-11am anyway. If you aren't hungry, don't eat. I don't really stick to traditional meal times, and just eat when I'm hungry. The only exception is dinner, and if we're all actually home, I do like to have a meal together (husband and 4 kids) so I might…

I love Sushi and have it probably 2-3 times a month. I just plan ahead to make sure that it fits in with my meal plan. My go-to's are the basics, Tuna Roll and Salmon Roll. I'll also sometimes do an Eel Roll or Spicy Tuna/Salmon Roll, but they are a bit more calorie dense. Right now I'm doing a low carb diet, so I just…

Has your doctor talked to you about an ablation? It does nothing for birth control, but can help with your heavy periods.

SW: 274.7 CW: 244.8 GW: 135 04/07: 246.8 04/14: 04/21: 04/28: 04/30: I actually was down under 200 lbs back in September and then fell totally, and completely off of the wagon and gained back nearly 50lbs. I am so upset at myself, but, here I am, back at it. I started back Monday, so the weigh-ins this month are very…

Weight loss is not linear and for some people can swing up to 5-7 lbs in a given week. What's more important is the overall trend and as long as that is moving down, you are fine. Some people find it easier to weigh in weekly or monthly for that reason, personally, I don't mind seeing the swings so weigh in daily.

You actually don't need fiber if you aren't eating carbs. Keto is changing your entire body, including your GI system. I'd recommend giving your body more time adjust. If you really feel like you need something to help keep things moving, a Magnesium Supplement would be much better. If you google, you will find many…

You need more healthy fat. Remember, that 18% is a ratio. If your carbs % is too high, but your still less than say 25g of carb, you are likely not getting enough fat. I bet if you add 1T of oil to that taco salad along with the salsa dressing, you'll see a nice swing in your ratio while only adding about 120 calories (if…