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I've added back in plums, peaches, nectarines. I've been trying to consume one to two fruits a day. Still coming in low net carbs. And not feeling bloated or blah.

Some interesting points from all!

I'm the same. I can't go as low as most in keto groups doing keto for weightloss. I have to have fruits and veggies. You are correct, most trying to lose go super low, now the magic number I always see is under 15 net carbs...I cannot do it. There's also a push it seems in groups to do carnivore diet.... I'm trying to up…

I don't know about protein powder, but my daughter loves the Atkins protein shakes.

I'm kind of the same...I call it my version of keto...I still come in very low carb compared to standard American diet, but if I want a peach, I eat a peach, nectarines, plums, apples, cherries, tomatoes, etc. Almost all veggies still on my menu, with every meal. But I cut potatoes, breads, certain sweeteners, grains,…

I eat peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, tomatoes, avocados, cherries, I dislike bananas (just taste--got sick of as a kid). I eat fruit daily. I try to eat veggies with every meal.

Sounds good!!! Especially your spice mix!!

Another link. But when determining a cause of death, autopsy is listed as unknown. But this is common with heart problems. The autopsy did show chemical imbalances in her body, and organ damage due to eating disorder.…

@Gisel2015 I don't know this case or who Terri is. But I looked it up after it was commented here. This is one article that I read. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/7318508/ns/health-womens_health/t/eating-disorder-rootof-terri-schiavo-case/ It says she ended up with heart failure and severe brain damage from bulimia, due to the…

@charl152526 It's okay. I was definitely mentally ill with eating disorder, just didn't realize it at the time. Most suffering from eating disorders are in denial or don't realize they are hurting themselves. (In their minds, they are just trying to lose a few pounds or a couple of more and think they are healthy). In my…

@BajT29 My daughter and I were vegetarian, when she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Almost all veggies were causing internal bleeding and ulcers. She needed calories and more iron for the anemia she had developed, so I had to incorporate red meats and fish into her diet (she wasn't happy about this--she'd always been…

Water too, drink plenty of water. My fiber is always close to daily goal, I eat veggies and fruits daily. Still come in pretty low net carbs. But anything between 3 bowel movements in 1 day to 1 bowel movement every 3 days is considered within normal range for humans.

@Hannahwalksfar Be careful, trust instinct. Sounds like you're already prepared!! I had a guy once, walking his dog, fall like he had a heart attack. My first instinct was to run to check on him... Then my second thought: Ted Bundy would play injured. Decided to go to car and call for help. I got in my car, shined…

Hi, welcome back to MFP. I'm a whole foods lover too. Back on MFP to lose after gaining a few from an illness. I don't eat plant based anymore, but I still love my fruits and veggies! I also agree, overall health is definitely valued by myself, even more than my weight and size. I like being and feeling healthy, the…

@TheRealSlim_Shelly Better safe than sorry. I just upped my calories because I was losing too fast. I've been back on here tracking trying to drop a few I've gained due to an illness. I had my goal set for 1410... Was dropping weight way to quick for comfort, just upped to 1689, going to see if that slows me down a little.…

@Malimalai Your foods look amazing!!! Art on a plate!!!

Hi, I ve been on Keto for about two months. Up for adds, open diary to friends. Prefer friends to have open diary as well. Just even for food ideas.

I don't promote keto to others, I just don't think it's sustainable for most cutting breads, rice, grains, beans, legumes, and potatoes. But the fruit thing is a misconception about keto. I've been on Keto for two months, I snack on fruit daily, I also eat veggies daily. Because a lot veggies and fruits have fiber, I get…

LOL. I like the walking stick idea. Ever see Morgan on The Walking Dead with his stick!! ;) Small can of wasp spray or bug repellent can also work as an alternative to pepper spray. In the US, they sell travel size smaller cans of mosquito repellents.

Yes! Age affects weightloss! Women especially have a harder time losing weight as they age due to hormonal changes. Estrogen and other reproductive hormones drop, they play a major part in muscle development and weight gain/loss. Not impossible to maintain or lose weight while aging, but definitely harder and slower. Links…

I used to eat as soon as I woke, would wake thinking of food and stomach growling. Now, I don't wake hungry, so end up on a 16:8 IF and eat breakfast around 1-3 pm. I cut carbs due to a medical condition, odd side effect has been losing appetite upon waking. Have no idea why this is!

I recommend joining the Keto group and The Low Carber Daily Forum group on here. Lots of recipes, tips, and active discussions. Good luck!

This sounds a lot like my cycle! Sorry, health issues suck!!! I gained weight after a really bad back injury, a lot of weight. Was crippled and pretty much bed ridden for over a year, physical therapy, then chiropractors, then Chinese acupuncture. Once I could move again pain free, got on MFP, tracked, lost close to 100…

Definitely an eye-opener when you start tracking and logging!!! Agree with the pictures thing. I didn't realize how much I'd gained until I took a picture of myself. Shock and horror!! I'm 5'8" trying to get down to 165-175ish, I had calorie goal set at 1410, was losing a little too quick for comfort, recently upped…

The Keto group and The Low Carber Daily Forum group are great places for tips, recipes, and support for keto. The Low Carber Daily Forum group has a thread called "What does your low carb meal look like?" 76 pages of recipes and foods with pictures. There's also Recipe Swap group (some keto recipes) and Keto Cooking, one…

Agree, I take measurements and progress pics, I don't own scales. Low Carber Daily Forum group and The Keto group are great places to join for support, advice, and foods.

@Hannahwalksfar Exactly! And at least you're working with a doctor who's keeping an eye on your nutrient, enzyme, and mineral levels, etc!! That's always a relief to hear when it comes to stories like yours.

@Hannahwalksfar Glad you stopped! That is crazy. Reminds me of the diet a few years back with the HCG shots and 800 calorie intake. The sick things people do to lose weight in desperation. It's really sad, because these kinds of diets produce long term (for life) health issues, especially hormone problems for females, and…

@singingflutelady I meant to mention, one of my sisters (who is my best friend) had bulimia nervosa. She lived on sweets and would binge like crazy (always on sweets--like several boxes of Little Debbie's or Hostess cakes in one sitting) then exercise, she was athletic (track runner, tennis, soft ball, and swimming) and…

Okay, Might have to get some and try it...