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@prowell57 Try this bread recipe: https://www.ketoconnect.net/best-keto-bread/ No Xanthan gum or weird ingredients, and you can use either a bit of stevia (doesn’t make it sweet) or some yeast to reduce the egg flavor. One of my go-to bread recipes!

07/28: 151.6 August goal: 142 08/04: 148.4 (-3.2) 08/11: 08/18: 08/25: 08/31: Bam! After weeks of being stuck, this past week of daily 18-22 hour intermittent fasting and just sticking to the basics food-wise, I’m finally moving in the right direction again. I also discovered this past week that not only can I do longer…

So glad for so many old and new friends here this month! 07/28: 151.6 August goal: 142 08/04: 08/11: 08/18: 08/25: 08/31:

Sunday 6/30: 150.2 July goal: 145.0 Sunday 07/07: 148.8 (-1.4) Sunday 07/14: Traveling - no scale access Sunday 07/21: 149.8 (+1.0) Sunday 07/28: 151.6 (+1.8) I am feeling a little disappointed but trying not to get frustrated. I keep saying to myself, "Weight loss is not linear" and "I am doing this for long-term health…

When you start keto, or any metabolic healing process, it is highly recommended not to drink alcohol for at least the first month (2 keto dudes podcast talks about this, as well as other low carb authorities including the original Atkins book). Your body is trying to adjust to a more natural way of eating and arriving at a…

Sunday 6/30: 150.2 July goal: 145.0 Sunday 07/07: 148.8 (-1.4) Sunday 07/14: Traveling - no scale access Sunday 07/21: 149.8 (+1.0) Sunday 07/28: I had a gain during my travels; when I got home I was up almost 5 lbs, but it seems to have been mostly water weight as it started dropping immediately once I got back to my…

@lcantrell65 Weight lifting will definitely cause water retention because you are basically tearing your muscles apart and healing them (which means inflammation) and building them up stronger. This is not a bad thing, but just be aware that the scale is never the best reflection of the changes your body is going through.…

@ shallid1 1. Personally I avoid adding almond milk/cream/etc to my morning beverage if I am fasting. But some people do use almond milk (or even a small amount of cream) and still have a lot of success with IF (success meaning weight loss). If you are doing IF for other (medical/therapeutic/autophagy) reasons, then you…

Sunday 6/30: 150.2 July goal: 145.0 Sunday 07/07: 148.8 (-1.4) Sunday 07/14: Traveling - no scale access Sunday 07/21: Sunday 07/28: Woo hoo!!!!! I have entered the 140s, a brand new, unknown world for me! It feels surreal in a way, like I used to imagine what being under 150 lbs would be like (and always thinking it was a…

@shanoutlaw01 Welcome!! Nothing to be embarrassed about here! We are all here to support each other through our journeys. :smiley:

@Everyonelies Congratulations!

@prowell57 Right, I would advise against the gravy with all the flour in it. But there are several good keto/low carb biscuit and gravy recipes out there. Here's one, but just a quick google search and several pop up that could be great to try! https://www.heyketomama.com/easy-keto-biscuits-gravy/

Sunday 5/26: 155.9 June goal: 149 Sunday 06/02: 154.2 (-1.7) Sunday 06/09: 154.6 (+0.4) Sunday 06/16: 152.4 (-2.2) Sunday 06/23: 151.8 (-0.6) Sunday 06/30: 150.2 (-1.6) SOOO close!!! Oh well, I am super happy with this month. I'm getting closer to a healthy weight, so the losses will be getting smaller each week. But, I…

Let's do this! Sunday 6/30: July goal: 145.0 Sunday 07/07: Sunday 07/14: Traveling - no scale access Sunday 07/21: Sunday 07/28:

@BlancheandSmooshyface Yes, this is absolutely right! We are all different and have varying levels of carb/insulin sensitivity. I discovered this when I started a 1-week carnivore challenge, that has no continued more than 2 months. Not only do I feel so much better, but I have lost weight consistently at the fastest rate…

Sunday 5/26: 155.9 June goal: 149 Sunday 06/02: 154.2 (-1.7) Sunday 06/09: 154.6 (+0.4) Sunday 06/16: 152.4 (-2.2) Sunday 06/23: 151.8 (-0.6) Sunday 06/30: I might still make my June goal! *Crossing my fingers* I am super excited for July as I will be flying to San Diego (my favorite place) for a conference, but I will…

Also, I didn't lose a bunch at the beginning either. I've been a consistent loser (haha) this whole time. Everyone is different, and women have a lot of hormonal stuff at play that needs to even out in the first weeks-months of keto as your body starts healing itself.

Though I have been as high as 202 in the past, I started keto at 167. I've literally never been "thin" or just a normal weight since I was a child, so I really don't know what my "goal" weight should be. I just don't have that reference point. So far, I have lost 15 lbs in 2 months and I am really happy with how I feel…

Sunday 5/26: 155.9 June goal: 149 Sunday 06/02: 154.2 (-1.7) Sunday 06/09: 154.6 (+0.4) Sunday 06/16: 152.4 (-2.2) Sunday 06/23: Sunday 06/30: Last week I had what I thought was a stall, and was a little down about it, but I decided to "keep calm and keto on" and I am so glad I did. I have never weighed less than 153 lbs…

Sunday 5/26: 155.9 June goal: 149 Sunday 06/02: 154.2 (-1.7) Sunday 06/09: 154.6 (+0.4) Sunday 06/16: Sunday 06/23: Sunday 06/30: After almost two months of steady loss, I hit a little stall. Not worried though. I’ve been exercising more and my food has been spot on. I’m sure it’ll get moving again soon 😊

Happy June! Sunday 5/26: 155.9 June goal: 149 Sunday 06/02: 154.2 (-1.7) Sunday 06/09: Sunday 06/16: Sunday 06/23: Sunday 06/30: I actually couldn’t weigh in today as I am traveling without scale access, but I weighed on Thursday before I left and recorded that as my weight for today. Feeling pretty good about June! Good…

Keto reset 04/04: 167.6 Ending April: 163.1 May goal: 158.0 Sunday 05/05: 160.8 (-2.3) Sunday 05/12: 159.2 (-1.6) Sunday 05/19: 157.0 (-2.2) Sunday 05/26: 155.9 (-1.1) Great month! Smashed right through my goal and feeling really good :smiley:

Keto reset 04/04: 167.6 Ending April: 163.1 May goal: 158.0 Sunday 05/05: 160.8 (-2.3) Sunday 05/12: 159.2 (-1.6) Sunday 05/19: 157.0 (-2.2) Sunday 05/26:

Keto reset 04/04: 167.6 Ending April: 163.1 May goal: 158.0 Sunday 05/05: 160.8 (-2.3) Sunday 05/12: 159.2 (-1.6) Sunday 05/19: Sunday 05/26: Happy belated Mother’s Day! Have a great week 😊

I totally get how hard it is having those cravings. There are lots of keto versions of yummy treats for when you need one. Here's an easy recipe for chocolate peanut butter balls https://thebigmansworld.com/no-bake-keto-chocolate-peanut-butter-balls-paleo-vegan-low-carb/#wprm-recipe-container-19440 Good luck!

Keto reset 04/04: 167.6 Ending April: 163.1 May goal: 158.0 Sunday 05/05: 160.8 (-2.3) Sunday 05/12: Sunday 05/19: Sunday 05/26: This has been a GREAT week! Not just in terms of weight loss, but of overall energy and outlook. Last week I had finished one week of carnivore. I only planned to do one week because I felt like…

@goldengirl111 You can eat whatever keeps you in ketosis; however, higher sugar/carb things like carrots and apples will make it difficult to get into ketosis if you are just getting started. There a lots of resources online with "getting started" foods lists. Check out dietdoctor.com and also…

NSV: Last year on keto, I went from a size 12/14 down to a loose 8. I had gotten rid of most of my size 10, 12, & 14 clothes I had accumulated over the years during this time. Then over 6 months, the weight crept back and I ended up back in the single pair of size 12 jeans I kept. Beginning in April I restarted strict…

Keto reset 04/04: 167.6 Ending April: 163.1 May goal: 158.0 Sunday 05/05: Sunday 05/12: Sunday 05/19: Sunday 05/26:

04/07: 165.4 (-2.2) 04/14: 166.6 (+1.2) 04/21: 165.0 (-1.6) 04/28: 163.1 (-1.9) Finally!!!!! I decided to experiment this week by going back to basics, and for me this meant going 99% carnivore. I am eating eggs, meat, butter (for cooking), and a few no-carb sauces (I have a killer no dairy/no-carb honey mustard sauce…