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  • Whole foods are better, however I'm proud that you had a little "cheat" and kept in within your daily macro count
    in Do you consider it cheating? Comment by shilahjean July 2016
  • I'd recommend upping the fat a lot! It keeps the cravings away.
    in Starving immediately after eating Comment by shilahjean July 2016
  • It took me over a month to really find the sweet spot for my calorie range bc the keto calculators only estimate and for me it was too high. My sweet spot is 1200 cals for steady weight loss. If I go above that I just maintain or gain.
    in Keto and calories Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • When starting out on keto you must stay vigilant on the macros to become fat adapted. That's: 5% Carb 15% Protien (stay below 50gram) 80% FAT You really have to stay within these limits for at least a month without fail to really get fat adapted. After a couple months you can start playing with your macros a bit if you hit…
    in I'm struggling :/ Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • It's hard to stay under 20 total carbs especially while getting adequate vegetable intake. I stick to no more than 30 total carbs all coming from veggies. I'm doing dairy free.
    in New to Keto - should I count Gross Carbs or Net Carbs? Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • Be careful with the sea salt, water and lemon mixture. It might have you running to the bathroom for number 2.
    in When does fatigue go away on keto? Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • When I was draggin butt from first phase of keto I took potassium and magnesium supplements along with my multi vitamin and started liberally salting my food with sea salt (lots of minerals). It worked right away. I would not wait hoping that your diet is going to supply the needs and get the supplements they work wonders.
    in When does fatigue go away on keto? Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • When I started the keto diet beginning of last month I was just like you. Lost initial weight but no budge after the second week at 1200-1500cals and spot on macros. I decided to lower my calories a tad to an average of 1170 and bam! If I eat any more I won't lose. I started losing everyday again. Now I also like to zig…
    in Help-Not loosing Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • Here is a REALLY great artical I read on the issue. I'm going to bump up my carb intake a little and or carb cycle a bit to see if I find some regulation. I have Hashimotos/hypo thyroid disease as well so it may be valuable to tweak my macros a bit and get my hormones regulated again.…
    in Menstrual issues on VLCD Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • Well this will be my first challenge! I've been going strong and very disciplined on Keto for the last 3 weeks, and lost 8 lbs. I've lost 40 total since last summer on low carb. I just have issues excersizing consistently! I log all good and stay in a caloric deficit and below 20 total carbs a day all coming from…
    in Just the Basics June: Week 1 (6/1-6/7) Comment by shilahjean June 2016
  • I've been doing keto/ low carb for 3 weeks now and have lost 8 lbs. I'm staying below 20 total carbs a day and carbs only coming from veggies.
    in Low Carb and Low Sugar - who wants to join? Comment by shilahjean May 2016
  • Same here! Welcome!
    in Making new friends and staying motivated Comment by shilahjean May 2016
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