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On a technical point, the calorie calculation also includes exercise if you added it in the Goals section.

Coffee with coconut oil in it is a great way to add in some more fat between meals (or whenever you're getting the munchies), it's like a mini fat bomb. I agree with the MIM (Muffin in a Minute) too, these are packed with fibre and you can add toppings or just eat them plain and warm.

If you don't eat any organ meat, make sure you are getting enough Vitamin A.

If you slip up, just get straight back on again, don't use it as an excuse to eat other junk. Make a note of triggers and try to avoid these, or find a healthy replacement.

Some countries label fibre differently, in Australia, fibre is not included in the carb count, so you usually can't deduct it. You'll notice if this applies to your country if you ever deduct and get a minus number :)

I'm in Australia, mine never arrived and I don't think it's coming.

Lots of different sugar free sweeteners around and they are not all the same. Even the same brand can be different in form. Splenda spoon-for-spoon vs liquid Splenda vs Splenda packets vs Splenda tablets, etc. All have different carb counts and features/snags. I like Splenda for cooking, Davinci syrup and Natvia (Stevia…

You can set your intake percentages (macros) in MFP by going to: My Home > Goals > Change Goals > Custom

Restriction for now, when I'm closer to goal I'll move into Moderation. I'm working on nutrition too, and a lot of "moderate" things are a lot less nutritious.

Eeep, I would never use a mystery fabric item at a gym. I know someone who contracted crabs from a towel he borrowed from someone he knew... the guy said it was clean lol my friend itchily disagreed and had to see a doctor

You can certainly go lower in sodium. Check your bacon labels and items which are high in sodium like pickles, that you can swap for something else to balance out a day (or add in more salt if you're low), or find a lower sodium version. A lot of seasoning contains salt for no reason other than padding, so you use lots to…

Exercise doesn't have to be going to the gym, find an activity you enjoy. Walk a dog, stroll through a park, spend a few hours window shopping, wash a car by hand. If you're getting married in Jamaica, maybe swimming or long walks?

Cortisol is also linked to shift work/abnormal sleep patterns.

20 NET carbs, not the same as 20 carbs.

Sumac spice is the traditional lemony flavour, often sprinkled on top: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumac

More than you've ever wanted to know about Saturated Fat: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/saturated-fat-healthy/ Humans are made out of saturated fat, so we're well able to consume it for energy. But solidity is not enough for analysis: http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/lowfatbasics/a/fats1004.htm Trans Fats are solid at…

I don't lose weight unless I'm eating low carb, some plans are lower in net carbs than others, some have more fat, some have more fibre, some have more protein, some have dairy, some have only certain kinds of dairy, some are even vegetarian and not all low carb diets are ketogenic. Some people also call Paleo low carb…

I would bet this is lack of saliva. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dry_mouth_syndrome Track whether you get it all day, or just times of the day, if you see a doctor, they'll need to know this. Track what foods (if any) you have difficulty swallowing or chewing too. Make sure you're drinking…

http://www.dietdoctor.com/gallstones-and-low-carb Low carb doesn't cause gallstones. You will however want to carefully monitor your fat intake and let your body adjust to not having a gallbladder, upping it slowly. Find a doctor who can give you the right support.

If you've come out of ketosis, I recommend skipping nuts, fruit, sugar free stuff and making as much of your own food as possible with basic ingredients. You could be swapping out these for larger portions of lowcarb veggies. Keep this up until you're back into ketosis, and then add one thing back per week, so you can find…

50 may not be low enough to get you through detox. Atkins Induction is 20. You also could have something sneaky holding you back (eg. some salad places put sugar in their tuna).

Low carb food can release serotonin too :) http://www.livestrong.com/article/24303-foods-release-serotonin-brain/

I'm logging, rather than calorie counting. MFP is easier than doing it manually, as you can save recipes and meals. I log just as much to prevent undereating as overeating. Often not hungry ;)

I was doing Tony Ferguson, which isn't a lot different to Optifast I think.

I've returned to Atkins after being on a VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) and I am seeing massive changes in my muscles on a daily basis. If you're not eating enough, your body will burn up muscle, this gets worse if you're doing heavy exercise. If you're feeling weak or your muscles don't feel right, you may be burning up…

If you normally low carb in ketosis, I'd do whatever form of Induction you follow. Induction should also undo any weight gain from your hiccup. If you find you're binging from a lack of variety, it's time to up your carbs and add more variety to your everyday. It's worth reviewing what triggers the falling off, mine is…

If you don't want to try ordering a salad for the first time during rush hour, go early for breakfast and keep it for lunch, I find you get more veggies and better service :) You can also double meat or double cheese in any salad, just like a sub. Beware the not-meats though, some of their meat is not meat, it's that…

Love love love. Dr Atkins was a big fan of the carb / fat ratios of avocados and macadamia nuts.

Olive oil, coconut oil, butter and cream are easy ways to add fat. Add some olive oil to salads, butter to veggies and cream to fruits or coffee/tea. Fat will help get things moving too. If you're taking the fibre pills, make sure you drink enough water and that you're not taking too many.

The article also mentions other factors, Vitamin C and Iodine.