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Here's my opinion on this. I started out committing 2 weeks to detox carbs and sugar. I felt horrible about how I was eating and looking. After 2 weeks, I still felt good, so I went a little longer. After about a month, I started to do some reading and research. At that time, I came to the realization that we've been lied…

I had a topic a few weeks ago on this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/914194-macro-targets-x-post-from-reddit-xxketo For me: eat more fat! (I target 75% of calories from fat, 20% from protein, 5% from carbs). I try to eat until satiated, and don't stress the calories (well, at least until they are above 1500 or…

Yes Eric, I was the happy discoverer on the blender pitfalls! I got my Aerolatte at Amazon - have also seen them and Bed, Bath and Beyond if you have one of those nearby.

Aerolatte

Provolone works too. We've done slices and shredded for these. http://thehungrydudes.com/bacon-and-fried-cheese-tacos/ And this one too: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/cheese_crisp.html We LOVE the Trader Joe's Carnita. That with some sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole. We've even done the 5 layer dip that has a…

Green beans with butter Broccoli with cheese Creamed Spinach Wedge salad with bacon, and loaded with blue cheese dressing Brussell sprouts with pancetta

Can you clarify what you are trying to follow? Atkins Induction? Keto? Targeting 100 carbs a day? If you are following Atkins Induction or Keto, I'd tell you to eat as much fat as you want (actually - as you CAN) while sticking to your goal of less than 20 carbs per day, and don't stress calories (at least for 2 weeks). If…

You are doing great! (7 pounds! Awesome!) From the Reddit Keto FAQ Try some chicken broth with some slo-mag (magnesium supplement). I'm trying dandelion root supplements for the potassium, but spinach, mushrooms, salmon and tomatoes are some other good ones (google if you're not sure - a few lists out there).

The husband usually has half of a quest bar.

You might want to check the "Keto Gains" subreddit. http://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains/ The links on the sidebar might answer.

Another article on this http://paleoparents.com/featured/how-to-enjoy-bacon-without-a-gallbladder/

http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/showthread.php?tid=3289

There are a lot of varieties of low carb diets. It might help to understand what you follow. For me, I follow keto. The basics of keto are that you want your body to be in ketosis. There are recommended macro guidelines of 65-30-5 (fat%-protein%-carb%). For me, I've found better weight loss at higher fat levels of 75-20-5.…

8 pounds in 9 days??? Do you know how awesome that is? Are you supplementing your minerals? On low carb, we lose potassium, sodium and magnesium. This can cause tiredness, fatigue, muscle cramps. That's part of why we need so much water to flush these out. But you need to replenish these. Try a cup of broth and see if that…

Interesting. None of this is consistent with Keto guidelines. I think a cheat day should be avoided a unless you are strategically using it (some people identify a cheat day as a way to break a stall). That seems like Urban Legend to me. And more likely, you'll see Eric's after-effects with increased cravings as a result.…

If this were a Paleo or Primal forum I'd agree with this, but since we are talking Keto, I disagree here. I think this is a personal choice and a YMMV thing. And if having sweetener is the difference between someone feeling like the program is livable, or feeling they are deprived and potentially falling off the wagon,…

Good article on this: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/bodyfatscales.html

I usually count my morning weight (obviously! that's my lowest of the day, but I *think* that my body fat might be most accurate based on an evening reading. My swings of body fat readings can vary by 3% between nighttime and morning. When I went on vacation over New Years (and went off keto) my fat % went up about 3.5% in…

Aww.... shucks.... :blushing:

Are you measuring body fat with a body fat scale? Or calipers? I'm going to assume scale. My understanding is that the bodyfat measurements on the scale are related to hydration levels. Hydration levels meanwhile are very different on a high carb vs low carb diet. So in general, don't compare them. I think my scale even…

You gotta make this lifestyle something you can enjoy and live with. Here's what they conclude on exercise. "Let heavy people try carbohydrate restriction first (which most do without resorting to heavy exercise), and then let them decide when to become more active once they are empowered, energized, and lighter of foot."…

I don't think it impacts your ketosis. And truly, fitness is important too. Phinney / Volek in "The Art and Science of Low Crbohydrate Living" identify that when heavy people exercise regularly, their resting metabolism slows by 5-15%. That's why I think moderate strength training might be good. Reshape the body, but don't…

neither. The low carb gurus like Taubes and Phimney/ Volek identify that exercise may actually slow your metabolism. Nutrition drives weight loss; exercise drives fitness. Strength training is better for reshaping your body so if you have to pick one, I'd go with that.

Good advice Jenn. I've also heard that having fat with a carb reduces the impact. So berries and cream would be a great safe item.

Stock up on safe items. 85% Dark chocolate is good to keep around. Whipped cream is so satiating. Whip it with some cocoa and a little sweetener and vanilla extract. Cocoa almonds. Don't let yourself feel deprived, because that's when bad things happen. AND THROW OUT THOSE BANANAS!!!! One thing that's good and bad on keto…

I avoid the low carb bars and shakes. Too many stories that they create stalls. My husband uses Quest bars before workouts. He hasn't had any issues (he also only has a half bar before the workout - they are used cautiously). After Atkins died, the company filed for bankruptcy. it was bought up by a company who then put…

You did awesome. You've steeped out of that mindless eating and stopped yourself. Fabulous commitment!!!!

If this were true though, she'd show being in ketosis. She hasn't been following a ketogenic diet at all.

Eric - No, I haven't. I definitely don't take that as a fixed number - but more the relative change. I'm sure the actual body fat in pounds that it shows me isn't correct. But I think the change in body fat is probably pretty good (if comparing an evening level to an evening level, for example). I believe hydration is one…

Hi Lisa I looked at the last 6 days of your diary. The lowest level of carbs I saw was 37 grams, and I saw one day that was at 84 grams. I suspect you are doing net carbs, and subtracting your fiber and sugar alcohols? This still seems very high. For your macros during these 6 days: Carbs Fat Protein 12% 59% 33%…