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I highly suggest you see an endo doctor too! Because we are all different with different test results and answers, our meal plans are not going to be the same. Are you insulin resistant? Not everyone with PCOS is. Your doctor can do the tests, but an endo doctor can figure out the best plan of action. S/he can also see if…

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Thats awesome! I downloaded Turbo Fire sometime last year. Your post gave me motivation that I should try it. I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back and osteoarthritis in my hips so I was afraid to use this program. You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

Really?? Because I know plenty of bodybuilders who follow the ketogenic diet and are in better shape than they ever have, and constantly win competitions. As for me, I feel better than I ever have in my entire life on a LC diet.

Nope. Not for everyone. Not all carbs are created equal. For those who are insulin resistant, pre-diabetics, or diabetics the types of carbs DO matter. Insulin, glucose, and the like DO matter. Certain foods raise/lower. It can be a problem in the weight loss department. Those who have food allergies and intolerance also…

"Eat anything and everything." No. While this method will work for some, it doesn't work for many. Two reason. One. Most people don't understand serving sizes much less moderation. Two. Many here have food allergies, intolerances, or other medical conditions causing them to NOT be able to eat everything and anything. The…

Yoga is far and few in between where I live. I do DDP Yoga & I am the fat girl. No one really cares much at the classes I have gone to. I go for help with degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis in my hips. I focus on feeling better and not those in class.

Why must you be so rude? When the OP isn't buying meat or dairy and wants whole foods, what difference does it make if she eliminates those two groups from her menu? It's her personal choice. And being rude does nothing but make the OP wonder why she came here asking for help in the first place. Since she is not buying…

I never got "keto/low carb flu" or "keto/ low carb breath" like others have. I also find Ketostix to give too many false positives and inaccuracies. You can read one study here: http://www.dietdoctor.com/final-report-two-months-of-strict-lchf-and-ketone-monitoring and note the difference in studies. I find the only thing…

This week I started Week One - again. This will be my 3rd or 4th time since installing the app years ago. I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back which caused me to stop running and gain back 50 of the 80lb I lost. In the last year I have developed osteoarthritis in my hips. It makes running extremely painful.…

I agree that ketostix are 100% accurate. You can read about some testing here: http://www.dietdoctor.com/final-report-two-months-of-strict-lchf-and-ketone-monitoring You can get a free blood ketone meter here (which will come with some strips): http://www.novacares.com/free_meter.php Mine took a couple of weeks to arrive.…

I suggest you take the time to really learn about diabetes and what is really a "starch" food and how starch foods are often really high in carbs; which arent always good.

I don't see how anyone could go carb-free unless all they are eating is fresh meat.

These noodles are not for everyone. http://www.dietdoctor.com/the-dreamfields-pasta-fraud And he's not the only one who has researched this. There are quite a few low carb and diabetic blogs who had tested their sugars/gluclose/ketones after eating this pasta.…

Me too!

They do, but low GI is also considered low carb. Their are different levels of low carb. Different people can handle different amounts. And different types of diabetics have different meal plans.

Some peanut butter is overly processed and full of crap. Look for the most natural brand you can find. You will get the nutrition and health benefits of PB without the added processing crap your body doesnt need.

Diabetics eat low carb. They do it long term. Patients who suffer from seizures / epilepsy find treatment in low carb; as well as those battling cancer and Alzheimers. And before someone who thinks they know all their is to know about nutrition wants to come and bash low carb saying NO dont do it - Google those three…

Exactly. When it comes to weight loss a person has to want it for themselves. She obviously isnt there yet. Pushing her would only make it worse. Lead by example. When she starts to talk about the weight tell her she gets mad when you discuss her weight so your weight should not be open for discussion either. Be her…

Something I noticed about a lot of those r/keto posts is their age. I am 37 (38 in July) and I suffer from PCOS. The insulin resistence makes it harder for me to lose weight; so my losses are slower compared to them. My age also plays a part in it. I see a lot of those huge numbers (mind you, not all, but a lot) are teens…

My skin is doing much better too, but it went through an adjustment period in the beginning. I am pretty sure its normal part of the change. Like everyone else mentioned, drink water, it will help your skin too! And don't forget, many people go through a "keto rash." It will clear up as well.

This irks me too. There are days when I can't log, but I log the day I miss when I come back. This usually is because I am sick and the last thing I want to do is track. I have been here for a while now and every time I see the 'logged in for x days" I write under it - for the 8th time in X years , or whatever. I think…

Why? Are you one? You don't know anything about her medical back ground or what is going on with her body. For someone like me who has PCOS causing them to be insulin resistant, I have to watch carbs and other things. Everyone has a different body and they have different things going on with them. So maybe what her…

Actually, no they aren't. People follow different diets for different reasons. There are so many reasons as to why so many of us can honestly tell you why whole grains, breads, and pasta are bad for us. But, you go ahead and eat them.

Thank you! Can't beat 1 gram! I have heard excellent things about his powders.

South Beach is low carb based on glycemic index/load. It's lower in fat and utilizes lean proteins and other products.

I also second getting a copy of the Atkins book to help you get started. While I do like the New Atkins New You (NANY) it does have some focus on Atkins products; which I am not a fan of. DANDR is your best bet which will allow you to cut out processed foods. If it comes from a can or a box you probably shouldn't have it.…

I have. And I have even worked with my doctors. Sugar is not nutritional. Wheat isnt either and nor is white flour. Pretty sure thats why Paleo/Primal folks dont eat it too. There is nothing to is. Its a manufactured product. To some it can cause severe medical problems. So yeah, not nutritional. You want to talk about…

You can hanve 60-90 on Atkins, just not in the beginning. The whole point of Atkins is to learn where your carb threshold is. You do Induction for many reason. One , to start fat burning. Two, to start detoxing and working on cravings. Once you get through 14 days of Induction and trust me, if you are doing it right, you…

Not true. What people need to realize is Atkins = low carb is NOT a diet, it's a lifestyle change. People don't change their lifestyle, hence the reason the weight comes back. For some of us with medical problems (hello diabetics) like me with PCOS which causes insulin resistance going low carb is the only way to go. Carbs…