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Yep, I know this feeling and agree with a lot of the others. Sometimes it is stress, and I just want to chew something. (was like that pre-keto also). So out comes the gum or ice cubes. Sometimes I missed something, sodium or sweets (I haven't cut out my SA completely) and have a diet soda, and that actually helps too.…

Four days is a very short period of time to get into Ketosis. Especially when your above 20g per day. Like all lifestyle changes, you need to give it time and expect it to be up and down a bit. Give yourself some time and keep your carbs very low for the first month, and you will get there.

Hello JadedAngel42, and others I haven't met yet. Congrats on joining such an informative and welcoming group. I have learned SO much here over the past seven months.

I am not diabetic, but know that carb restriction can make non-diabetic people sick (and several symptoms are similar to symptoms of Hypoglycemia). You say you've "dealt with it for 3 months" but not sure that's been in tandem with your carb reduction. I have watched many family members become dependent on meds to manage…

Yep, this was the book for me too. I bought in September, when I started the LCHF woe, but it wasn't until I actually was doing it consistently (with some bumps along the road) that some of the technical stuff was understandable for me. I plan on giving a copy of this book to my older brother who is now diabetic, obese and…

Diet is for health and weight management; exercise is for strength and fitness. You do not need to exercise to lose weight, though it does enhance how you feel and look. You do need to eat enough food to sustain your body functions and you do need to have a deficit of calories to achieve weight loss. In regards to low…

I think happiness comes from within and I give very heavy people, who are still genuinely happy, a lot of credit for being so. I think in society there is a lot of pressure to be young and attractive, and too much of what defines attractive equates to thin. However, there are heavier people who are in great health, for the…

I agree that everybody is different and it is a blessing for those folks who do have a negative reaction, that you can identify the source and remove it.

Everyone in this group (as well as any other weight loss group) can relate. Don't get discouraged, it's 'normal' and as long as you stay focused and committed you will lose the weight.

Great perspective, thanks for sharing. Motivation and dedication are key. You were motivated at first, but it's when you became dedicated that you were actually successful. I wish you every happiness, for you and your children!

I'm starting Ripped in 30 again. I've done it before, but not while on a LC. I've done RI30, 6 week 6 pack and 30 day shred before with great results. I also want to start running again, not long distances, but I completed a 5k last year and would really like to do it a few more this year.

looking forward to hearing about your results! Just remember, it's only a few days. NO matter how bad you feel in any moment, those moments are going to pass and get you closer to conclusion.

I started out wanting to take off 10% of my body weight. You hear all the time that losing just 10% would do wonders, and it did for me. So then I said, okay, 10% was 20 lbs, let's see if I can lose another 15 lbs and get into a size 10. Which has always been my smallest adult size. Did that...but it's different now. My…

For a healthy person with no metabolic issues, weight loss is only dependent on calorie deficits. MFP calculates your macros (carb/fat/protein ratios) based on the assumption that you do not have any health issues. It looks like you are fairly new to MFP and only have a few pounds to lose. I would suggest sticking to the…

Patience. You're showing trace, so the furnace is kicking in. Hate when I've done that...a night out with girls, boredom at home, or a mistake...so irritating. My newest goal is to eat fully keto for 6 weeks, two weeks in and I feel awesome (but this is also usually around the time frame I slip up). Just stay focused and…

I stopped at the carb re feed sentence. I've yo-yo'd enough, not going to mess up my Keto WOE with a re feed.

Yep. Yesterday I just wanted to "eat (aka chew) something", although I really wasn't hungry. I think we all will have urges, but don't you feel when your carbs are controlled that they are not as strong? That's the key for me, I may want something, but I usually don't feel like I need it so much. However, Krichard08, there…

Welcome to the group MaggieG2015! Low carb is unique for each person, and your seem to be taking the right steps to figure out how it works best for you. There is a lot of really good information on this board, so keep reading and tweaking as you go. Just don't compare your journey to anyone else's. I agree with Sajyana,…

Your shoes may no longer fit. Don't be too quick to resize your wedding bands, most jewelers won't do it more than twice. Find and make friends with your local consignment shop, don't splurge too much on clothes until you reach (and have stayed for a while at) goal. Some of your friends and family members will not be…

There are a couple of groups focused on LCHF: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1494-reddit-keto Best of luck.

One of the things I truly love about this group is the information sharing. Thanks for posting, although I couldn't view the video, I read the article. What hooked me: "Conventional advice also states that diabetics can safely use table sugar, as long as you readjust your medications to compensate appropriately (i.e. take…

Welcome ladies, so glad you found us! This forum is full of a lot of kind and informative people. Everyone speaks from their own personal experiences, and no one attacks one another...so refreshing from the main forums! Renee, your story resonates well with my own. I have two insulin dependent parents and older siblings…

Great work, good for you. Isn't it a funny feeling to hit "goal" and think, maybe this isn't it. I know when I was killing myself with working out and eating just at a calorie restriction, I couldn't imagine that WOE forever, so the minute I hit 'goal' I decreased my work outs and started eating crappy again...and of…

Happy Anniversary mebeep! I took my 5 year old to Build-a-bear and then we went to Johnny Rockets for lunch, so I had a double bacon burger with mayo that was delish! Dinner was pot roast with veggies and mashed potatoes for the hubby and kids, I had a little bit of the roast only. My 5 yr old did give me a small box of…

My cats bully my dog anytime we put any real food in there...in fact one of the cats is in there now trying to push his food dish away from him!! But this is a great idea, thanks for sharing Annieboomboom.

Thank you so much for sharing this! I personally haven't had this experience, yes the bloat and craving, but I use ketostix and never noted a drop around TOM, but I will be sure to really monitor this month.

I've never heard, nor experienced this. Why do you say it is so?

Congratulations!! Look here: http://www.dailytransformations.com/food-cravings-here-is-what-your-body-really-wants/ Talks about what your body "may need" during certain cravings...

I just visited your profile and I want to wish you the BEST OF LUCK and health. You seem to be dealing with a lot of health issues right now. I hope that you have discussed this WOE with your doctors. I am a strong proponent of LCHF/Keto, but would want some expert opinions if in your shoes. I think, if you have…

Welcome to the LCD forums, way cooler, way more tolerant and a heck of lot more informed. Best of luck in your journey!