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I'm restarting Keto after falling off the wagon last year. So while not exacly new, I've signed up for Dr. Bergs Keto course and am going through is volumes of videos. I had a precancerous biopsy of my uterus and found out it's directly linked to obesity, body fat makes estrogen even in menopause so it was a big wake up…

If you're not on Plant Paradox and avoiding lectins in plant foods, zucchini noodles and spag squash are good options.

I just tried hearts of palm fetucini by Palmini. It's definitely passable! I tried it with a low carb alfredo with chicken but I think artichokes would cover the flavor a bit. Overall I am happy with the dish.

Didn't realize this group was so small! Maybe I'll move on to a Paleo group, those might be more active!

Hi, just discovered Krause and Leptin Rx/Reset. It makes a lot of sense. I've been following the meal timing and food choice guidelines and feel pretty great. Have lost 2.6 lbs in a week without feeling hungry deprived or low energy. One thing I feel a little scared of is all the fat! Just not used to it! But overall I am…

Hi Kelbaj, I am still part of the group but no lnger actively testing new foods. I basically ruled out what was reactive and have eliminated those things from my diet. I no longer drink the huge amounts of water, or do the low salt diet, but I pay attention to how I feel if I add a new food. So I would say it's become a…

Hi Bee, I went through almost 2 weeks of stalled weight loss.I didn't test anything new during that time and still could not see the scale move! I went back to square one and removed everything I'd tested the week before stalling. I also reread the book. I saw Lyn genet mentions Xanthan gum as a reactive food additive. I'd…

Weekends are tough for sure. Confronted with dining out and a pot luck the next day, I just tried to eat healthy and forget about testing since you can't when what's in the food is pretty unknown. At the restaurant for a birthday celeb for my son I had a chicken fetuccini alfredo. I haven't tested cheese, pasta and chicken…

Happily, most of the foods on the diet were already things I'd eat regularly, except for the flax granola which I've grown to love. Though I tested fine on wheat and rye, all the grains, even rice cause heartburn! I've had a real problem with it since gaining all this weight 8 years ago, so getting off the daily antacids…

Sodium could have easily been the problem with the cinnamon roll and the kind bar. I find when I don't gain or lose on a test, that's the problem! Now that I'm looking for it, I find the sodium content of even the most simple prepared foods is shocking. Maybe if you try a homemade version of these foods you'd lose. It's…

The "off" days are what I really appreciate about this plan, it's expected that you'll indulge. But we are developing a "toolbox" of tried and true foods and strategies that work for each of us. Weekends, when I'm traveling or just out shopping or playing music it's a challenge even getting in my water! Trying to find food…

You did well! And even if you had indulged, you can always get back on track. The thing about taking a break from testing is it just sets your progress back. That's what's keeps me going. It's disappointing to be at a function where you basically can eat nothing! Same with restaurants. I was traveling on the weekend, and…

RE: reasonably priced Goat cheeses, I like Trader Joe's but can't always get there. I found Mont Chevre brand sold in my regular supermarket in the imported/specialty cheese section and in most big markets here in W. Mass. It's the most reasonably priced but importantly has the least sodium. It's hard to find low or…

Oh and the Support Group on MFP for The Plan is called: "The Plan Lyn-Genet Recitas Support Group"

Alright done. The two recipes, "Tomatoless Ketchup" and "Tomatoless Sauce" are posted on MFP. I also put a tag on both of "Lyn-Genet The Plan".

Yes, I'll post them right now in fitness pal--both the ketchup and sauce. They can be made at the same time, just reserve a small container of the beet/squash puree for the ketchup before starting to flavor the sauce. I thought of this combo after trying the Plan lamb burgers without any ketchup! I'm not a fan of lamb but…

Hi Kayceeme, I had the same problem with a plateau after regaining some weight while on vacation that I just could not lose. I'm about 45 days into the Plan have been in the self testing phase. I had begun using Adirondack Naturals a local brand of pretty simple organic dressings; no soy oil, but then I noticed all contain…

Yeah, I'm still waiting on testing oats, and hoping to pass because it would add so much variety to breakfast! But there're so many other foods I want to test before I get to oats. I am finding just about every grain I eat promotes heartburn even if it's ok on the scale so I figure my body doesn't like digesting grains. I…

Right-on scubagirl! I passed bread but failed steak miserably! I was so happy to have passed the cow mozzarella! I also did fine on rice rye and wheat weight-wise but I find they are responsible for my heartburn! So I limit the grains anyway. I did fine on eggs, goat and sheep cheese and lamb. Tonight I'm testing buffalo!…

Also if you can't find plan ingredients in your local store, try vitacost.com. They have the flax seeds, get whole raw, not ground meal! They also have the raw almond butter which, is very hard to find! Their prices are good too.

About the Nature's path flax pumpkin seed granola. I checked that out before starting the 3 day cleanse. Like every brand of granola I've found, it is based on oats, which you should only use after testing because they are high reactive foods. Cereals and granolas often have oats, corn, and other grains that you haven't…

It makes about 8 servings, though I don't really measure each serving! But I find it lasts a little over a week. The website at that Columbia County Bread company also give a recipe for their flax granola. It's a little more involved than the one in the book, but it's an interesting read.

Hey montemobile, I just use rye crisp, I think the Ryevita brand light rye crisp is what she recommends. Any supermarket will have it in the cracker aisle. kayceme, I'm on my second batch of homemade flax granola. My supermarket just added a bulk station where I can get the dark flax seeds pretty cheaply. I also found the…

Hi kayceeme, Thanks for creating this group! I just came back to fitness pal after giving up on yet another attempt to lose weight last year. I just finished the first 20 days on Plan and couldn't be happier. I used a paper journal for the first 20 days but realized I can easily adapt the fitness pal app to my needs since…

You said you "ran the last three days". this could be your problem. Don't run every day! Go back and read what Lyn-Genet says about over-excercising! And yes I get awful heartburn from most grains so gastro symptoms sure can be a reaction and it can take 72 hours (3 days) for a reaction to calm down.

Hey this is a response to MisTesh. I too have been researching insulin resistance convinced it was the reason for my failure to lose weight. I tried the belly fat diet like other low carb plans, I couldn't stick to it for long, I was hungry all the time. I also did alot of research on low thyroid and thyroid resistence.…