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I had to find different roasts to drink because the ones I chose for my old very sugary lattes don't taste very good with my new cream/no sugar coffee habit.
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Me too. Mr. Whimsy and I shared a mug cake several times a week, and it was really the only carb treat he lamented once we switched. I tried valiantly to make LC versions from recipes, but hockey pucks or sulfuric eggy grossness was the result every time. I am allergic to artificial sweeteners, so most of the recipes were…
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I finally hit 50lbs lost. It feels like such a big number! Only 110 left to go... :smiley:
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Here's mine, adapted from my nutella mugcake. The secret? I use dark block chocolate (which has real sugar) and no sweetener. 1 serving dark chocolate, size is based on brand and content. (70% to 85% is 9-11 carbs worth, depending) 1.5 Tbs coconut or other oil of choice. Unsalted butter can be used, but salted is too…
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Cut roasted tomato puree/paste with a flavorful stock and/or cream. There will be a magical point at which you preserve the tomato taste and mouthfeel but have reached an acceptable carb limit. This will really be to your taste, so I cannot make any specific suggestions. Good luck!
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I used to make tomato pies all the time. When you bake mayo it turns silky and firm like eggs in quiche do, and probably serves to bind the pie together so it isn't just loose ground beef. It does not taste like fresh mayo, so I would suggest trying it at least once. This looks tasty!
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Holy cow, I just checked and all the tiny skin tags on my armpits are gone, a large one on my leg that I have had for twenty years is half the size, and one on my lashline has reduced significantly...
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This thread is full of so much win. Everyone looks absolutely awesome! What great progress!
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The Minties household is all hobbits. This is Middle Earth after all. Seriously, though, Mr. Whimsy is just under 80kg right now but probably needs to lose another 10kg to get to the lean frame he wants. He's about 5' 9" and built like an endurance runner. All legs. Kiwis. Gotta love them.
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Welcome!
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You are very welcome!
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I was experimenting with keto mug cakes, playing with adapting my favourite non-keto recipe to use coconut and stevia but for some ungodly reason they came out tasting like bitter, sulfuric eggs, and were so so so salty. All the ingredients were fine, and every time I try a recipe with eggs/coconut flour/stevia in any…
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I really like being here too. It's nice to know that I have the option of discussion with likeminded individuals and asking questions to a knowledgeable group that doesn't feel like I am jumping in a shark tank. <3
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Yes.
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I had to give up my KitchenAid food processor when I moved overseas and oh how do I miss it I had 8 or 12 cup and 4 cup bowls for mine, and I used it several times a day. What didn't I make! I had a meat grinder attachment for sausages, it would shred or slice vegetables, I could make salsa and dips, best of all it grated…
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Mr. Whimsy and I are not exactly 'doing it for the wedding' as it is more of a for better quality of life, but it will make the wedding nicer to look and feel so much better. And seriously, @m_puppy that lady needs to be fired. No one in a service position should ever say that to a customer. Heck, no one should say that…
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A pound a week is normal and healthy weight loss. It is a good, sustainable rate, less prone to stalls and plateaus, and is gentler on your skin. I know it is difficult not to compare your success to others when they are losing comparatively more on the scale, but they have gender and youth on their side, and as long as…
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Pickling and canning would also be good should you wish for variety. Carbs are not terrible: 13g carbs and 3.2g of fiber per cup. Completely doable as a side dish or a bake even on keto, assuming that you don't react to it. I saw a recipe floating around the internet recently for a beet based pizza crust. Maybe it was from…
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Thank you! It is a huge difference. I am more capable, happier, and boy do I ever feel better. I probably had 20lbs of water retention or more in that first photo, and my hands and feet were so swollen. So much better now, and getting better all the time! And I still have well over a hundred pounds to lose! I am not going…
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I know. This is why I am adamant that the scale is not the high holy sacred artifact that many people cling to. Progress does not have to be defined numerically.
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I roll up lettuce leaves into cigar shapes and use that to dip everything. Works very well and mentally reads for me like carrot sticks, not salad, so it feels snacky and solid.
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Here's a little bit of craziness for you... Same weight, ten years difference, much MUCH healthier now. I actually have a neck since I moved to LCHF!
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I would probably do a search for "lamb" and see what the consensus is for verified types of lamb. Ground lamb would be close enough for me in this instance, as there isn't an actual USDA entry for lamb. I also check with external sources. You can bypass MFP and go directly to the USDA website. The search function is pretty…
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After the initial burst of water weight, I lost almost nothing on the scale for six weeks, but dropped nearly two clothing sizes during that time. If you are satisfied with your food, just give it some time.
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I have never been able to get behind beef livers, but pork and duck and goose and chicken? Yes please! A local restaurant serves chicken livers in a balsamic cream sauce and it is seriously one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth.
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@CoconuttyMummy The really annoying thing is that here in New Zealand it is hit or miss. Some things are labelled like the US labels things, and some items, especially Australian imports, are labelled like the UK. *sigh* With any new food I check the label or ingredients against the USDA entry in MFP to see whether or not…
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@minties82 This is the first place I have ever lived that actually has drinkable instant coffee. It mystifies me. Don't get me wrong, I am a diehard gourmet coffee fiend, but it's nice to know I have an emergency fallback if I need it. I found a blend that makes killer iced coffee and now I prefer instant for that purpose…
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NET is carbohydrates minus fiber, but in the UK NET is not as helpful lablel wise ecause fiber is not included in the carbohydrate calculation. Totally made up example of the same food in two countries for illustrative purposes: US Food: Total Carbohydrates: 50g Fiber:10g (Net:40g) UK Food: Carbohydrates:40g Fibre:10g This…
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I always have a big bottle if this in my kitchen. I use a smudge to give boullion broth a really rich mouth feel. You can use it to jigglerify a normal packet of SF jello without concentrating the flavour. I used to make drunken coffee squares with this, though I would need to re-write the recipe for low carb. The normal…
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Sometimes I make tuna or chicken salad and use that as my dressing. Or blue cheese and a smidge of buffalo sauce like Frank's Red Hot makes the most awesome dressing. Works well in ranch too. Miso and mayo can be great, or soy/vinegar/sesame oil. There are more dressings out there than you can shake a stick at.
