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@cstehansen how are you doing on the "no caffeine" experiment? Any noticeable changes? I'm curious because my BG numbers have been up a bit, and I am under huge amounts of stress at the moment. But I think giving up caffeine would just make matters worse for me. It would definitely be dangerous for those around me! :D

It's a shame they got her story so wrong. But it doesn't make sense, since they published that one of their other "winners" used a low-carb approach: http://people.com/bodies/half-their-size-2017-weight-loss-winners-share-their-success-stories/stacey-bentley-43/

I don't care for plain hard-boiled eggs, but I love me some curried egg salad! I chop up the egg with pickles and onion, then stir in some mayonnaise, curry powder, salt and pepper.

I'm allergic to shellfish, so I have to stick to a Zero-Crab WOE. ;)

Trader Joe's cream is listed on the "contains carageenan" side, which is true for their regular cream. Their organic cream doesn't have it. It costs a bit more, but may well be worth it to avoid the carageenan.

You may not get it, or you may get it further down the road. It all depends on your electrolytes. I was about 3 weeks in before I started getting symptoms. Keto-ade fixed it right up.

@neohdiver thanks for the insight. I've been under stress lately (family drama) and had a sore throat, both of which have contributed, I'm sure. I'll have to keep a closer eye on how many carbs I ingest per meal, rather than just per day. The good news is that my FBG was 109 this morning, so I'm on the right track again.…

Sounds interesting. I have a friend with fibromyalgia who might benefit from this.

I admire how Taubes freely admits that he cannot scientifically prove his suspicion that sugar is toxic; it is simply a hypothesis. There's a host of information pointing to sugar being the perpetrator of diabetes and obesity, but no one wants to fund the scientific studies to prove or disprove it.

Sunny Bunny gave some good suggestions. You may also want to try an elimination diet to see how you do (eliminate all grains and fruits for a few weeks, then re-introduce them one at a time to see how your body reacts). Did your lipid consultant give you any specific foods to avoid? Any meal plans?

I like the cheese and nuts options, as well. Also, deli meats (salami, turkey, roast beef) rolled up around a pickle or cucumber spear, or around cream cheese with chopped walnuts. Buttered broth, or herbal tea with HWC if I'm not wanting a heavy meal.

Thanks for the tips @RalfLott. Come to think of it, I seem to crave carbs more when my electrolytes are low, so #3 may be highly beneficial!

Okay, good to know I'm not the only one with this reaction. I stopped taking diabetes meds back in June/July of 2016 and really do not want to go back on them. Seems like I just need to kick myself in the *kitten* and stop the stupid sabotage sessions! :#

Just saw this link posted in another thread: https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/dawn-phenomenon-t2d-8/ While it doesn't answer my above question, it's still a great explanation of the Dawn Phenomenon and why FBG numbers tend to be higher in T2Ds.

Yes, T2D. So you're saying not to expect lower FBG for 72 hours instead of 48? I. . . um, I mean. . . the nameless person is trying to keep blood glucose down, but FBG is always sketchy. Normally it is in the 110's-120's. Carb binge Thursday (ate candy), Friday 13g carbs (total, not net), and FBG Saturday morning of 156. :(

Question for all you smart people: if someone (who shall remain nameless) were to have a carb binge one day, you would expect FBG to be higher the next morning, right? If that same nameless person were to eat, say, <30g carbs the next day, would you expect FBG to still be high the morning after that?

You guys may want to start a new thread to discuss the nutrients. You're crowding out the food porn! ;)

Cheat days work for some people, but I'm not one of them. I find if I choose to indulge in more carbs than I should (and not even sweets, just complex carbs), it kicks off cravings that take me days to get over. As you said, "highly counterproductive," both mentally and physically for me.

Yup! Whenever I see these threads I think, "Thank goodness I'm done with that *kitten*!" :D

@KnitOrMiss and @baconslave I wish I had some knowledge or insight to impart. All I can do is offer virtual support and hugs. I hope you both can find answers and real help soon!

I use Trader Joe's Soy Protein powder. It's unsweetened, zero carbs, and costs about $15 for a big jar (like gallon sized). I put it in shakes, smoothies, or BPC.

My post-exercise readings are regularly in the 145-160 range. Should I be worried?

I started LCHF at the beginning of June 2016. Since then I:* lost 23 pounds so far (post-menopause, so it comes off slowly) * no longer need medication for my T2D * no longer need medication for cholesterol * no longer need Prilosec * sleep better at night and wake up refreshed * don't get hungry between meals * have more…

Going from 196 to 135 is a fantastic accomplishment! Being in a 12-step program for alcohol is no walk in the park, either. You've shown that you have guts and determination. As for the difficulty sticking with this WOE, all I can say is think about the consequences of going back to the eating habits that got you up to…

I did it! Weighed in at 182.0 this morning!! Okay, okay, so I missed the other two goals. Still, it's progress! o:)

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2017 is good to all of you. :smile:

Thank you for trying! You are awesome!

bump - so I can find it again quickly. I'm going to try this recipe this week! :smile:

@FIT_Goat do you have a list of go-to recipes for the 30 days of ground beef? The concept intrigues me, but I need some variety in my culinary life. Thirty days of hamburger patties just won't cut it for me. :D When I had my consultation with Amy Berger, she recommended upping my protein intake. It's been a challenge for…