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Thanks @RalfLott for the reminder! I didn't take it while on vacation and well, "out of sight - out of mind." I forgot to start taking it again when I got back so I've been a little over a month without it. I have been trying to figure out why I've been so achy lately. I was blaming it on the holidays, but its entirely…

This might be a good addition to the helpful article section in the launch pad for new members.

Thank you. I'll take your advice and go for it. :smiley:

You can add me as a friend :smile:

I hope you enjoy it! It's also so, so much easier to clean up after cooking than using the stove!

I've found a lot of recipes on Pinterest; search Instant Pot Keto Recipes and you will get all sorts of them. Searching for Paleo Instant Pot Recipes will also find a lot of recipes but you might need to look a little more closely at the ingredients to make sure they are low enough in carbs for your macros. Here is one for…

Awesome!

Congratulations!

There is a Facebook Page for Keto/Very Low Carb Instant Potters. They share a lot of advice and recipes. I am a horrible cook, but so far everything I've made in the Instant Pot has been great. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1700398993513578/

That's an awesome resource!

It's not too hard, if you like eggs and cheese, to make low carb work without meat. If you like to cook, there are a lot of great recipes out there. You probably have already searched for "low-carb vegetarian" recipes, but you might also try "gluten-free vegetarian." The recipes without gluten usually tend to be lower in…

I apparently eat emotionally too. I just became the default care giver of a very cranky, mean- spirited, elderly great-aunt-in-law and my weight has gone up a couple of pounds. The more unpleasant the situation the more I want carbs. I completely understand your situation, my weight also went up when I worked in a very…

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Well, its been almost a month with the Xiidra and so far my eyes are a bit more sore and red than usual. I just called to check on the refill so that I could give it a few months to give it a fair review since they did say it takes up to 3 months for full results. They were advertising as low as $25 a month refills through…

I find a lot of my vegetarian recipes on Pinterest. Search for low-carb vegetarian.

This should go on the launch pad :)

Thanks for the info... will check it out.

Congratulations on your progress!

Feel free to add me. The launch pad has a lot of good advice for when you are starting out to get you past the rough parts. Extra sodium and water will help quite a bit with the headaches. Good luck!

The punctal plugs didn't help me either. Here's to hoping the Xiidra works better than the other things out there.....

@baconslave Right now Xiidra is offering the first month free and a huge discount on it through I think it was May. The optometrist said she thought the discount brought the cost down closer to $25 a month. After that I'm sure it will be as bad as Restasis. So I'll see how it works and evaluate the cost vs benefit and if…

I've been battling dry eyes for 30 years now; like you mentioned it is usually worse in the winter, but right now is really bad for some reason. I actually saw the optometrist this morning and she recommended taking extra fish oil to help with the inflammation and dryness. She also prescribed something called Xiidra. It's…

Low carb veggies, cheeses, olives and avocado are usually good foods to add.

You want to try not to eat over your Carb macros but try to hit your Protein macros. The fat fills in the difference in the calories and helps to keep you feeling full. There are others on here that can give you more specific information regarding your calories though. I did see a post with a cute little picture I wish I…

Thanks @RowdysLady :)

If you try them, let us know how they are. I saw an add for Coffee Blocks today and have never heard of these either. Is it just the ingredients for Bullet Proof Coffee? Has anyone tried them? https://coffeeblocks.com/

Anyone can add me too :)

You've gotten a lot of really good advice. I do drink a glass of red wine most nights or occasionally a shot of tequila and yes, I am still losing weight. That being said, I do not have diabetes or any problems with my blood sugar and I try to make sure that it fits into my macros for the day. There is no doubt in my mind…

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