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WONDERFUL news! No wonder you're happy! :)
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Sounds great Laura. I LOVE rhubarb! My go-to is low-carb cheesecake. Mm!
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with your "free day" - it's similar to my experience with my free day as well. I have one at least once a month, sometimes twice. I've found I always lose afterward.
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The person I quoted stated this with regards someone with insulin resistance. For someone with metabolic issues (ie. insulin resistance, diabetes, etc) it is more than calories in vs. out.
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From what I've read, ketosis is like a light switch... it's either on or off. So you're either in or out. There is no heavy vs. light ketosis -- so a low reading or high reading mean the same thing, that you are in ketosis. The darker colors are usually due to hydration levels.
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I weigh my bacon after it's cooked, and go by the "per gram" on the label.
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I'm having the same problems too with the script. Hopefully it's only temporary.
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THIS! Ketogenic eating is not optional for me - it is VITAL in order to regain my health. I am extremely carb sensitive, since I have severe insulin resistance and PCOS. Counting calories isn't enough for people with metabolic issues like this. If you don't have a metabolic illness, eating a balanced diet at a caloric…
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LOL! ;) It appears it was only a temporary thing, when I first started Keto.
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Sometimes our bodies can grow too accustomed to eating a certain way - ones progress can be stalled, and metabolism can be slowed - so it's nice to change it up a bit, even if it's just once a month. Refeeds aren't necessary, for most of us on keto... they're usually suggested for those who work-out intensely, especially…
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What are your macros set at? Perhaps you need more fat. When you reduce carbs, you should increase your fat intake. I'm doing keto, and I aim for 70% or more of my daily calories to come from fat.
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I've done 2 carb-up days in the 1.5 months I've been doing keto. Both were relatively 'dirty'. They didn't really affect my progress (I'm still losing inches, though very little scale weight - but that's just me). I don't think it's necessarily where those carbs come from, on your refeed day that really make a different. I…
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I make 'sweet' treats with it. They're called "fat bombs" if you're not familiar with the term. BEV'S LEMON ZINGER FAT BOMBS 1 cup coconut oil (1/2 cup melted, 1/2 cup solid) zest of one medium lemon 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. pure lemon extract 9 drops of EZ-Sweetz (or to taste) Place all ingredients in food…
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YESSA!!
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Plain chips and onion dip...whoo boy!
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S'funny...I basically told her this word for word when I saw her over the weekend. :) She didn't say much. Ah well.
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Sounds awesome!
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You meant spicy pork rinds right? Mmm, sounds great. I've only ever had the regular kind. Going to look for those. Thanks for the suggestion!
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I hadn't read this article before. It's awesome! Thanks for sharing that link, Laura. :)
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Right! Except that it isn't the key factor when you have metabolic issues (ie. insulin resistance, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, etc.). In that case, it is not as simple as calories in vs. calories out.
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THIS! It's not as difficult as you think! :) It does mean you'll have to prepare more of your own food, but I think that is a good thing. I basically eat like I used to eat, but just leave out the starchy side dish. For example, for dinner I used to have a piece of meat, green veggies and rice or potato. Now I just leave…
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This! No sense treating a symptom (carb craving) --> it's best get to the SOURCE of the problem (insulin/blood sugar issues). I have PCOS and severe insulin resistance. I take Metformin, but I also keep my carbs very low (25-30g net carbs per day). My macros are set at 5% carbs, 20% protein and 75% fat. My carb cravings…
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I have PCOS and severe insulin resistance. What works best for me is to keep my carbs around 25-30g/day (net) - and my macros are set at 5% carbs, 20% protein, 75% fat. You'll hear different from everyone, so why not try adjusting your macros and see how your body reacts?
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When I initially started Keto, I had a really difficult time getting to sleep. It was horrible. Took a good few weeks to shake that. Now I sleep like a baby. :)
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Favourite: Far From the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy Runners Up... Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Microserfs - Douglas Coupland The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas The Blue Castle - Lucy Maud Montgomery To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
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My favourites... - Handmade "Fat Bombs" (I make lemon ones, sooo yummy!) - Hickory Smoked Almonds - Cheese of ANY kind (brie, feta, aged cheddar, etc.) - Russel Stover's sugar-free coconut chocolates...taste like Bounty bars (expensive, so I only get them for a rare treat) - Avocados - Pepperoni - Roasted Pistachios - Kale…
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Weight loss isn't linear... unfortunately it rarely works the way we want it too. Try setting more non-scale goals, such as lower body fat %, inches lost, clothing size, how you FEEL, better blood panels, etc. Reaching these types of goals is a lot more telling about your fitness/health than a number on the scale. Also,…
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I find fall/winter months are easier for me. I love being outside when it's cooler. The summer heat and humidity makes me sluggish and I find that I have less motivation to workout in that kind of weather. Not to mention I hate bugs. Ugh. ETA: (East coast of Canada, here, btw.)
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LOL! This! I'm a curvy size 14/16 and I purchased my first bikini. It's in a retro style (looks like something Marilyn Monroe would have worn). I may have an atypical "bikini body" but I don't care. The trick is feeling good in your own skin, regardless of your size!
