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I also gained 2 lbs while in ketosis. Ditto all above, just stick with the plan, keeping an eye on calories and, most importantly, carbs.

Everyone is different but what works for me is: evoo on salad or roasted lc vegetables; magnesium glycinate; sodium in the form of broth or pickles, olives. If none of the above, try a small piece of anything loaded with sugar alcohols.

He is consistently inconsistent. He is a television personality.

It must just be me but the taste of pork rinds: not bad, the smell: yuck!

I, too, have a closet of many sizes. It is both scary and liberating to get rid of those outgrown sizes. "Scary" because I have been up and down numerous sizes in the past, always vowing never to go back up, and yet somehow it happens slowly over time. What is the solution to that? Nip it in the bud?

Will jump onto this thread and try to be succinct: --Recently retired, married forever, no children and adore whatever pet I have at the moment! --Love all animals (probably more than humans) and read nutritional books (LCHF) and true crime book (i.e. Ann Rule, etc.) --Obsessed with Words with Friends and trying to teach…

Spent one week with family members eating SAD and managed to stay within my carb level: a miracle!! Also my Yahoo alerts brought up an article today stating LCHF is the diet Harvard researchers have found to be the best if you wish to lose weight. We at this forum already knew that (could have asked us?) but it was good to…

Macadamia nuts, bacon, cheese, meats, fish.

Particularly after dinner, when I've eaten to satiety, I still want more. For me it comes from years of eating to the point of "feeling quite full." I try to quietly talk to myself, and if that doesn't work, I munch on a few nuts or cheese to appease that inner voice. Mostly that works but it is something I have to work…

@kathrout1973 Good luck as you continue your journey. You are not alone! ZC sounds like it works best for you at the moment.

@Abkuroneko Fabulous job. Keep up the good work!

I ditto Commanda, above. I am fairly new as well to his woe and try to keep my meals simple, and also am a firm believer in sticking to those items you truly enjoy. Nothing is more discouraging than having to eat something because it seems "the right thing to do." Don't worry about calories at the moment, it will all work…

Ditto all of the above. Especially when you are the only one in the family and look to this group for support you are missing at home.

Try Fage plain yogurt and add some sour cream or HWC.

I used to say "a new day, a new start" now I say to myself, a new meal a new start. Just jump back onto the wagon. Best wishes....

@shamoore59: Great idea. I just noticed the Mission brand low carb tortillas in our local store. Never thought of them as thin pizza crust, but your suggestion sounds fabulous. Will give them a try.

Had the same problem. I would have quit altogether if not for this forum/group. Work on finding the correct electrolyte balance for your body. Took me almost 3 weeks to get back to normal. Had a physical before lchf so I knew there were no underlying problems, yet my mind kept thinking otherwise. Good luck on your journey.

@aleshai & @ saltysailors: In same boat, did not experience rapid weight loss in induction.

Had terrible Keto flu myself. Fatigue was off the charts. Finally (after several weeks) feel ok. Had to balance magnesium, sodium, water, and potassium. Took me awhile to figure out the best combo for my body. As for sodium tablets, can't find them in my neighborhood stores, use bouillon once or twice a day as a…

Fairly new also. You can add me as well.

Echo all said above for magnesium, I take Chelated Magnesium glycinate (read somewhere that "ate" was the way to go.) Doesn't upset stomach and aids in preventing constipation. Also occasionally will have celery filled with whipped cream cheese, or when the carb count permits I will mix plain, full fat yogurt with 1/4 cup…

English muffin looks yummy! Have almond flour, but can't find coconut flour locally; have to keep searching.

I agree with all of the above re artificial sweeteners. Also have to watch any of the lower-carb substitute recipes for the "real thing." If it tastes just like the "real thing" than my body reacts the same way: overeating and craving it! For me, keeping it simple and extremely low carb works best. Yes, I miss desserts (am…

@Gallowmere1984 Recipe for above? Looks sort of like spinach pizza or quiche? Have you ever frozen individual slices?

I have suffered with night leg cramps (calf,toes, ankles) most of my adult life, both on LCHF and off. This is what I found is helping me: 3 magnesium pills/day (200 mg each, mag. glycinate), take one during day and 2 an hour before bedtime; 1 potassium citrate (99mg) per day, and two cups/mugs of bouillion per day, the…

@kathrout1973 Will be cheering you on!! Wish I was that brave, but for me it will have to be baby steps to get there. I will, however, be with you in spirit and will attempt to lower my carb total to 20 ish .

What has worked for me was: 1) cut way back on caffeine (coffee and/or soda) and 2) pay close attention to sugar alcohols or any other artificial sweeteners. What did not bother you before can suddenly rear its head when you change your woe. Good luck!

Your health will be better for it the sooner you quit. I found, like above reply, drinking a liquid helped and also tons of sugar-free gum. Also staying away from friends who are heavy smokers, was also good for the beginning weeks.

@dmariet116 Don't think I could get vinegar down in a drink (can't buy Braggs in my neck of the woods anyway) but I have definitely started adding lite salt (potassium) to my boullion and may add a little to my magnesium supplement as I only take 1 tablet (200 mg). How low are your carbs each day? Do you allow them into…

@dmariet116 - So glad you posted your question. I am having the same problem after eating low carb for 5 weeks (20-30ish grams per day). Still have days with a lot of fatigue and looking forward not so much to the keto adapted energy but just to get back to my normal range of energy. I only work part-time and in an…