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Almonds, Pecans, and Macadamia nuts are all great. Olives are also supposed to be good (blech - not a fan). Avocado. Nuke or bake pepperoni to make "chips". Then dip into a sour cream based dip or cream cheese or guacamole. Or just eat with some cheese. Oh.... cheese. Coffee with Heavy Cream (or butter, or coconut oil). I…

I've followed keto for the last 16 months. Keto is low carb, moderate protein, and high fat. There are some great low carb and keto support forums here on MFP. Keto Forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1143-keto Reddit Keto Forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1494-reddit-keto Low Carb / High Fat:…

I bought it once. I didn't feel any different with it. It has a clearer appearance than NOW brand, but I don't know that that is meaningful. I've ended up going back to coconut oil in my BPC. I kind of like the slight coconut flavor. I make BPC "fat packs" ahead of time (I can travel with these easily, and add it to any…

You might want to check out places that focus on fasting - this isn't really part of a keto diet. Over on reddit - http://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/ If you go to Groups here on MFP and search for fasting, there are quite a few that show up there as well.

For me, 70-75% fat 20-25% protein - focus is on getting my min protein target, to maintain LBM 5-10% carbs I see better results with the higher fat target.

I'd just use a default "chicken drumstick with skin" in the database, and not worry about the package info. Unless these are special drumsticks that wouldn't be consistent with the standard nutritional data.

I'm not sure that I get this. I want to be in ketosis, because the ketones are a by-product of fat burning. Having ketones without fat burning through supplementation doesn't make sense to me. To me the real goal is the fat burning, and ketones are the way to monitor that. It looks like it's targeted to hard-core exercise…

I agree with the comment about fat for satiety, but the statement about "only a cab target of 25 g or less will guarantee ketosis" is not accurate. Some people will achieve ketosis with higher carbs - especially with exercise burning up glycogen stores. Atkins also described individuals that were resistant getting into…

I think the reason it's giving a high protein level is tied to the BF% that you are using. You show a 37% body fat percentage being used in the keto calculator. The protein level is based on your lean body mass (LBM). A 37% BF, means you have 100-37= 63% LBM. 63% x 293 lbs = 185 lbs. Thats a lot of muscle, and that's…

Probably two factors here. As danimalkeys points out, some of this could just be related to resuming exercise after being off for a while. A second though is that our bodies operate differently on LC. If you've been moderately low carb (let's say 50-100 c per day), and haven't been trying to be in ketosis, your body…

I don't do this, but you might want to check out the keto gains sub-reddit. Lots of good info and support available over there. http://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains

Have you read Jimmy Moore's n=1 nutritional ketosis experiment? He did daily blood ketosis readings for a year while doing LCHF. Interesting stuff. http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/jimmy-moores-n1-experiments-nutritional-ketosis-day-331-360/18365 I'm not doing regular readings these days - but for me it was very helpful…

I like Saltstick tablets. http://www.saltstick.com/products/sscaps/cfeatures.htm Formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost during activity: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Each capsule contains: 215 mg sodium, 63 mg potassium, 22 mg calcium, 11 mg magnesium, 100 IU Vitamin D I get them from…

Not sure if it's my favorite, but it's right up there. Salmon (seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked in ghee at med heat for 5 min per side) Creamy Dill sauce (2 servings: 1 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1/2 tsp horseradish, splash of lemon juice, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp dill weed) Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower (8…

I'm not sure about the website, but on the iOS App, it shows up right next to your username and picture. For the iPad, this is shown in the upper left corner of the app. For the iPhone, you have to click on the menu symbol in the upper left corner, and it then shows up right under your username. For the website, I usually…

You can give this a try... http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/124645 It only works with certain web browsers.

Hi hon, I think your diary pretty solid. What were you doing before keto? I disagree with the other responder concerning cardio - if you want to incorporate something, consider strength training. Some of the research by Phinney and Volek ("the Art and Science of Low carb Living" and "The Art and Science of low carb…

From "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" by Phinney and Volek. Low carb diets are natriuretic - they make the kidneys dump sodium. Sodium deficiency can cause headache, dizziness and fatigue. With continued low carb intake and sodium restriction, at some point your kidneys start to excrete potassium in order…

Make sure you supplement your electrolytes. From "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" Low carb diets are natriuretic - they make the kidneys dump sodium. Sodium deficiency can cause headache, dizziness and fatigue. With continued low carb intake and sodium restriction, at some point your kidneys start to…

I've been doing crossfit since July 2012, and then started LC Sept 2012. I think it's a fantastic combination. Stay hydrated and make sure you supplement electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium).

Hmm... It looks like it is cut off. Hopefully this one will work - http://www.nsca.com/uploadedFiles/NSCA/Resources/Documents/PowerPoint/Events/ July%2014%2010am%20Volek%20and%20Phinney.pdf I don't know how to make this work! It's cutting off. So I'm now showing the full path above on 2 lines, but the text from both lines…

Your diary looks really good. You aren't recording water, so I can't tell what you're doing there. If you aren't drinking 12-16 8 oz glasses per day, give that a try. I find that can help spark a loss.

Hon, you need to set realistic expectations. You are down 10 pounds in just 2 weeks. That rate of loss is not typically sustained. Patience, grasshopper. It will happen. Stay focused and committed in the meantime. If you want more detailed feedback, open your diary.

I've followed keto for the last 15 months. Keto is low carb, moderate protein, and high fat. There are some great low carb and keto support forums here on MFP. Keto Forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1143-keto Reddit Keto Forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1494-reddit-keto Low Carb / High Fat:…

Interesting presentation by Phinney and Volek. http://www.nsca.com/uploadedFiles/NSCA/Resources/Documents/PowerPoint/Events/July%2014%2010am%20Volek%20and%20Phinney.pdf Slide 21 - Keto adaptation happens within 6 weeks of being on keto. This is one argument against cheat meals / days. If you disrupt ketosis, how does that…

LOL. Hopefully you didn't post!

Ketosis means you have ketones excreted. Ketones are a by-product of burning fat. Awesome! Keto-Adapted means that your body has shifted to be able to use those ketones as an alternate source of energy. Think of an endurance athlete. Most of those guys carb load ahead, because their bodies are conditioned to use carbs as…

http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/1t0u6d/was_scared_of_keto_as_a_runner_turns_out_keto_was/ (Although he hasn't done a full marathon) The r/ketogains might also be a good resource... http://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains

Have you checked reddit? There was a post yesterday on this.

Can you add in fat as one of your macro nutrients? Suggest dropping either sugar or sodium, and adding fat. A couple of "opportunities" that I see. Thursday, Dec 12 - Good overall numbers. 70% fat, 22% protein, 7% carbs. But, you have all of your carbs concentrated at one meal - with 27 total grams, and net 18 g. This may…