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The basic premise of Keto is low carb, high fat, moderate protein. You want sufficient protein to maintain muscle mass. Excess protein will convert to glucose and can trigger insulin, and can therefore impact ketosis. this keto calculator can help with macros: http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ 65-30-5 (fat-protein-carbs)…

Lots of people are here. The folders at the top of the page are, I think, what you may be seeing that have older date stamps. You have to look further down to see the topics outside of the folders.

Here's another one - today only. This one is a Paleo Crockpot Cookbook. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FUZT89O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FUZT89O&linkCode=as2&tag=iblogthe-20

70-75% fat (but if it ends up higher than that, that's awesome) 20-25% protein 5% carbs 1400-1500 calories per day

everything I've read suggests that keto typically results in BP improvement. It sounds like that there are some additional stressors on your life that may be contributing. Have you thought about trying meditation or yoga to try to help you de-stress?

it's probably a good conservative approach, but sugar alcohols is a broad category, and there's a lot of differences between the individual sugar alcohols. Erythritol, with a glycemic index of zero and little to no gastric upset, is not the same as malitol with a GI of 36, and know side effects of bloating, diarrhea and…

Dairy is a YMMV thing. What's fine for one person will stall another. If you think it's causing a stall, try cutting it.

Hmmm.... How about the cheese crisps with this dorito seasoning mix: Stolen from http://www.veganricha.com/2012/02/penne-and-broccoli-in-dorito-cream.html Doritos Spice Mix: Gluten-free 1-1.5 Tablespoon nutritional Yeast 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes or 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…

So, some of the benefits that Dave Asprey talks about concerning BPC are: It makes for the creamiest, most satisfying cup of coffee you’ve ever had. It will keep you satisfied with level energy for 6 hours if you need it. Because I’m having it for breakfast, I’m programming my body to burn fat for energy all day long!…

There are a lot of variables that will impact this - what you ate before (this will impact how much stored glycogen is in your body); exercise (this will deplete stored glycogen); how much fat, protein, and carbs you are now eating. Probably 3-5 days for most - but it can be more or less than that. Some people are…

Slo-Mag (magnesium supplement) 1-2 daily Good Multi-Vitamin Saltstick (has sodium, potassium and magnesium) Vitamin D (unrelated to keto)

My BPC is around 300 calories. I don't really have the hunger issue that you mention. I wonder if this has an impact. Usually, I sip my BPC all morning. I get to work at 8 am, and don't usually finish it until lunchtime. People are different. You just might need some additional food. Maybe it depends too on what you ate…

My fitness pal. The website and apps all do this.

I think it's best to spread the carbs across the meals and not concentrate them. Different people have different levels of tolerance. For my husband, a high protein meal without much fat or carbs will trigger an insulin response and kick him out of ketosis (excess protein converts to glucose in the body, and can impact…

Fascinating post, Akimajuktuq!

It should be fine. The guy who originated Bulletproof Coffee (Dave Asprey) now sells decaff beans. BPC is mostly about the fat - and per the official website, it's also about using coffee beans that are free from mycotoxins, which are a type of mold. Mycotoxins are not tested for in coffee, and they impact our health and…

I get mine (Lily's Chocolate) at Wegmans, in their "Nature's Place" section (the organic, gluten free, specialty stuff). I think they are $4 each. I love, love, love them. They have Dark Chocolate with Almond; Dark Chocolate with Coconut; and a regular Dark Chocolate. I did order from Amazon once. Mixed results. The…

I enter Lily's as net carbs, with the fiber and erythritol removed. If its Lily's with almonds, you should be able to copy it from my diary for most days this week.

Some people have stalls with dairy, others don't. It's a YMMV thing (your miles may vary). If you stall and have a lot of dairy, you should try cutting back or eliminating the dairy to see if that makes the difference.

Atkins did not die from the diet.

Good article just this week from redditor SkaiFox (and Neuroscience PhD candidate) that has been doing keto for a year and a half. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/2013/10/01/the-fat-fueled-brain-unnatural-or-advantageous/ Has excellent technical explanation of ketosis and how it affects the brain.

Your diary isn't open. Drink lots of water. Drink a cup of salty broth. Carb flue is typically due to loss of sodium on low carb. You need 3-5 crams of sodium a day.

Wouldn't it be best to discuss with a medical professional? I mean, we're just a bunch of goofs on the internet. It would be terrible if you followed advice given here, and something bad happened.

You can also google a guy named Ben Greenfield, who did the Ironman in Kona this year while following a ketogenic diet. http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/05/low-carb-triathlon-training/

You may want to check out "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance" by Phinney and Volek. They get into this type of info. I believe you would want to be keto adapted for endurance activities. Which means, being in ketosis for several weeks. If you are carb cycling, you won't ever get there though. You may want…

My results were similar to this. My doctor brought up the high cholesterol, and even said if it didn't improve we may want to look at statins. Instead, I'm looking for a new doctor. I think the medical establishment actually encourages the ignorance. Any change and clarity as to what's really important for cholesterol…

Well, maybe - maybe not. Are you trying for ketosis? Are you trying to become keto adapted? If so, then a cheat at this stage does mess you up. If that's not your goal anyway, then it's a minor blip. Great article about keto adaptation: http://www.ketotic.org/2012/05/keto-adaptation-what-it-is-and-how-to.html

Carb flu is typically due to sodium deficiency. 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…

Maybe South Beach or Primal? I've never gone through the South Beach info, but for some reason, I thought it was a little looser. I'm a keto girl myself, which keeps carbs around Atkins Induction levels. There's a lot to be said for being in ketosis - but it's not for everyone. Good Luck!

Some resources: Dr. Peter Attia's series on Cholesterol: http://eatingacademy.com/cholesterol-2/the-straight-dope-on-cholesterol-part-i Some podcasts: Jimmy Moore Interview with renowned lipidologist Dr. Thomas Dayspring Part 1: http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/7177/635-encore-week-2013-dr-thomas-dayspring/…