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Wines in general, and especially dry wines are "relatively" low in carb count (usually 2-6 carbs per standard glass of wine)... The problem with alcohol in general is people tend to significantly "over-consume"..that's how you get the buzz you are after..... which leads to breaking diets in general, or mixing things that…

If you have Amazon Prime, I just watched a documentary titled "Fasting" in which they discuss some interesting links between Type II and time-restricted eating. Might be worth your time to take a look. Good for you for taking the time to try something different and hopefully get off those meds!!

My original mission was 40lbs....but I think I'm going to up that to 45 or 50.... Sitting at 36lbs lost right now...Keto since Jan 1. I maintain a 500 calorie daily deficit, can't lose any weight with any diet type without a deficit.

https://lowcarbyum.com/pizza-casserole-gluten-free/ That's what I do when I want pizza...super easy to make. I happen to omit the heavy cream and lower my Parmesan that I sprinkle in the pan to 3/4 cup instead of 1 cup, I also lower the mozzarella usually to 3/4 cup in the crust (since I like a thinner crust)...also…

I always make myself some "snack bags" with different nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc..) because they don't even give you a nut choice now when flying it's either cookies or some kind of cracker...and I don't want either of those options... If the day is going to be long, I will also buy a small summer sausage (I like the…

Good Job!!! Like you I've lost on many methods before. I did simple calorie restriction, lost 40 lbs...gained it back. Did calorie restriction again + gluten-free, lost 40 lbs....gained it back...I've lost 40lbs at least 5 times in the last 7 years almost like clockwork (right after the holidays at the end of the year)...…

The Ketogenic diet is a low-carb diet that tries to get the body in a state of ketosis (which is the process of burning fat for energy in the absence of carbohydrates). Most people try to limit their total carb intakes daily to 50g and their net carbs to 20 or under (Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber and/or…

I made this not long ago when I had a pizza craving: https://lowcarbyum.com/pizza-casserole-gluten-free/ Made it in a glass casserole dish. I'm not gonna sugar coat it...that *kitten* was delicious!! I ate the whole damn thing!!

You can get small sticks of pepperoni, genoa salami, etc.. that don't require refrigeration. Sardines, and other canned meats usually do pretty good for backpacking etc.. You can also buy cheeses that don't require refrigeration.

So it appears to me that some in this thread are "trying" too hard and subsequently not really using what is at their disposal or severely overthinking. Losing weight in general and changing your dietary input is not a quick thing. It can have all sorts of ramifications. If you input your information into MFP, use the…

People instinctively want to "relax" when it comes to diets and allow themselves to be more "open" with what they eat, how much, and not have to "worry" about it..... That isn't a real thing! The truth is it doesn't matter what kind of diet you are on...you can be on the celery only diet and if you eat a 500 calorie…

No one is going to do this outside of a scientific group. People believe "whatever" the mass media tells them... there is a overarching belief that "someone" must be fact-checking and "validating" that what is reported is good, true, and in the best interest of the public...and the sad reality is none of that is actually…

There are many ways to "up" your fat intake if you desire. Start by looking at how you can incorporate healthy oils (Olive, Coconut, Ghee, Organic Butter.) If that doesn't hit your fancy, then try to incorporate some foods that have healthy fats like avocado, walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, etc.. If that still can't get…

I've been using radishes as my replacement for potatoes... seems to be working well.

I haven't paid much attention to "net" carbs honestly, I have been limiting myself to be under 41g total carbs daily...I hit that amount on most days, and sometimes go over...but I'm not super "strict" on myself. I've lost 30 lbs since Jan 1 this way... Have yet to start measuring ketones, a lot of people are very adamant…

Good luck to you! We were all "taught" that fat is bad for you...turns out it isn't...you can be taught anything you are open to... It is however very hard to be taught subjects you are close-minded to. Nothing works if you can't stick with it, no matter what "type" of diet that is.

There are so many options that I find myself experimenting much much more now...I'm using radishes in ways I never have in the past (in place of potatoes, even in potato salad)..and OMG I love a small amount of strawberries mixed in with cream cheese and a little substitute sweetener.... I make all types of salads now,…

If your diary is accurate, it appears your macros are fine. How much of a deficit are you presently at ? 1lb per week, 1.5 per week, 2 a week? It is often very counterproductive to make many changes without giving your body time to adjust. How many daily calories did you lose when you re-calculated? This may seem…

Wait until industry starts losing too much of their revenue on eggs and then "we" won't be able to raise chickens anymore...we "won't be able to adequately protect ourselves against the possible diseases they might get"... FOOD in general is the biggest money/power grab there is, too many people start "fending" for…

Some other options in the below blog: https://blog.bulletproof.com/keto-cereal-recipes-1b2b3c/ Be careful with cereals or cereal substitutes, most people eat 2-3 times what a serving is when they eat cereal without even realizing it. It is very deceptive what a "portion" really is.

I didn't start at 5% carbs (it takes a bit to get your food choices and stock up with the right things to not just blow that every day, or at least it has for me). Lots of different opinions on what constitutes the carb max...some folks say it's 20-25g *net carbs, others say it's less than 50g total carbs, etc..etc.. It…

Lots of debate on certain items... not just here, in a bunch of circles. When in doubt, it's usually best to stay away from it. I personally have nothing but water and black coffee (which I now prefer black over any other way, even in my eating window)....

Might be weird, but I've found that I really like Sardines after I started eating them from researching foods that are keto-friendly.... I never would have thought that I liked them, but as it turns out I was mistaken!!

Totally with you on that...I found this list of "possibilities" interesting: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-conditions-benefit-ketogenic-diet#section2 One thing I know for certain is I do not trust the current medical methods for much when it comes to chronic diseases and "afflictions".... Case in point: My wife…

[/quote] It looks like the answer is that the scale is lying: your clothes fit bigger. If your clothes fit bigger, you have lost fat! :) My guess is that you are at a good calorie intake but exercise stress (good) and life stress (not so good- hugs) are causing water retention. Your clothes are getting looser. You are…

If you haven't seen it, Netflix has a very interesting documentary titled "The Magic Pill".... It is all about eating clean and living a keto lifestyle, and is very thought provoking!

If you find yourself having a time keeping sodium up and you like olives....throw some in your foods, or on your plates at each meal. 5 olives are usually about 25 calories, low carb, and usually have around 330mg of sodium per serving. It's an easy way to help with that without having large impacts on what you eat... (in…

Sounds to me like some stuff isn't adding up.... I would start with measuring waistline (at belly button), hips, arms, neck, each thigh and record those measurements.... I would also do a 500 calorie deficit instead of a 20% reduction... example: For a 5'6" woman at 160lbs (age 40), calculator at 20% reduction is 1428, for…

Right now, I follow an 16-8 IF routine which has me not eating from 8pm til 12pm each day. It doesn't appear to bother me at all, and after starting IF (Jan 2019), after the first month I don't even think about breakfast. Sometimes I make it and bring it for lunch... (Bacon, eggs, avocado, spinach, full fat mozarella..one…

Jan 1 - March 19.... Total of 18 lbs. On a 1lb per week deficit, however I also fast from 8pm til noon everyday...half way through I went on a cruise to Cabo (so that loss was curtailed a bit because I surely didn't lose anything that week). My wife lost about 14lbs in the same timeframe. It's doable for sure!