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I've heard people recommending doing total carbs ONLY because it helps keep you more honest. Like @Sunny_Bunny_ said before, you can have tons of chemically added fiber and sugar alcohols and think you are doing fine, so for newbies I've heard total is better than net. HOWEVER, if you can keep yourself honest and realize…
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I'm not taking any magnesium (or psyllium husk) because I wasn't really sure what the purpose of it was from a health perspective. I know people take it when they want to "bulk up" their poops but I didn't have a NEED to. I'm moreso wondering whether or not loose stools is a problem that I should be seeking to fix/evidence…
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It happens, don't worry about it. My advice (tho I haven't been doing this long) is to always keep a bag of snacks in your bag. I keep walnuts and bacon in a Baggie in my purse and whenever I'm STARVING when I come home I have beef/chicken broth with 1.5ish tbsp of butter in it. I definitely recommend mea prepping one day…
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I didn't go at all for NINE days (everyone told me to take Miralax but I didn't feel bloated or bad so I kept feeding my body good food and let it work itself out) and then three days in a row (and twice in one day). I'm very irregular but unless I feel bad, I let my body do what it wants
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Also my food diary is open if looking at it would help! I don't use any zero-cal sweeteners or other types of substitutes - I just went cold turkey. I also don't exercise at all (more than walking to and from class) so my energy expenditure is low. I'd also welcome any new Keto friends for mutual motivation/support :)
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I've only been Keto for 5 days, but today I was able to zip my leather boots around my calves without having to hold my calf down with one hand and force the zipper up with another (i.e. Trying to trick my boot)! It's a small victory, but a victory all the same
