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Absolutely incredible transformation and progress! You look so beautiful and happy! CONGRATS!!!

Thank you for sharing your very inspirational story! You've made an amazing transformation! CONGRATS!!!

Thanks for sharing. Sounds great! I loooooove cheesecake! I would add flax to it for that crusty flavor, and added fiber. I'll have to try this soon! Here is the Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake from the Fat Fast Cookbook that is one of my faves. It's just hard to wait for it to chill in the fridge! Ingredients 10 tablespoons…

Aw Lisa!!!! I'm super proud of you too!!!!! And I'm so glad that I get to share this journey with you! xoxox

I actually don't. And have had 5 months straight of losses DURING TOM! I swear by taking Dandelion capsules, it's a natural diuretic. I take one dose nightly anyhow, but when TOM starts, I up it to 2-3 doses per day. You could also try dandelion tea if you prefer, and add some diuretic foods. Here is the best list I've…

I'm not sure if Dr. Eades covers that in his book PPLP (Protein Power Life Plan: http://alturl.com/5676x) or not, but it might be worth checking out. Just from reading his blog, he has a formula based on your height, etc. that works through how much glucose your body actually needs, how much of that comes from minimal carb…

Almonds, beef jerky, cheese stick, Slim Jim, celery, pork rinds, gum...

When figuring out your BMR, use your CURRENT weight in the field that says "current" AND the one that says "goal" weight. This will give you your current BMR which is all you need right now. (That explanation is in the thread on BMR/TDD I posted in the first response).

Seems like something might be off in your calculations. BMR is what you need for your body to survive with absolutely no activity. It's what they would feed you in the hospital if you were in a coma. Your TDEE will be higher than that. I'd read those other threads I mentioned. It took me a looooong time, lots of reading…

How is your fat intake? That's the other important macro you should be tracking. Your protein doesn't look that high, which is a good thing, your body will convert excess protein to glucose. I would also say that your calories are too low. Do you know what your BMR and TDEE are? I would calculate those both via…

Congrats on starting LC! If you look around Dr. Eades site (the link Shar sent you), you'll come across some great medical info about LC. One that I just recently read was about reducing nuts and cheese to break through a stall (http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/weight-loss/low-carb-and-calories-2/). It doesn't look like…

For only $5, you can download the Fat Fast Cookbook, by Dana Carpender, Kindle only: http://alturl.com/7hawh. She has awesome, awesome high-fat very tasty recipes. Most are 200-250 calories. These help me keep my fats up daily, especially the Coco Cocoa Fat Bombs.

That is a beautiful site! Now only if someone would make one for me.

M/W/F - 5 miles 3.5-3.8mph, and includes C25K training 3x per week I do Stronglifts.

Absolutely ^^^THIS^^^

A fried egg, over avocado and bacon crumbles with some olive oil, S&P. Quick, easy and so very tasty.

My absolute favorite is from the Fat Fast Cookbook: 1/2c coconut oil 1/2c salted butter 1/2c almond or peanut butter 1T + 1.5t cocoa 30-60 drops sweetener (optional) Melt oil & butters, add cocoa and sweetener, mix well. Pour into 12 muffin tins/cups and put in freezer for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy! I was eating them…

5x5 Stronglifts is a great quick, effective strength training program that you could add to your non-running days. I'm loving it!

If you find yourself going over protein, you can swap out one of those servings for increased fat. I love the recipes found in the Fat Fast Cookbook, by Dana Carpender: http://alturl.com/7hawh.

Cravings should get easier with time, focus and dedication to keto/LCHF. I've been doing keto since Nov 2012, and have made it through the holidays, multiple family gatherings, and 2 ice cream cakes in my house this month alone without missing them. If you look around, and do some research you can find super yummy…

AM: Fiber Gummies Colace B-6 PM: Multi-Vitamin Dandelion (for water retention) Culturelle (probiotic) Zinc Calcium w/ Vitamin D Triple Omega Potassium

Another one on my list to read is Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, by Michael Moss.

Jimmy Moore has a great series on his experience with nutritional ketosis: http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/n1. From the book The Art & Science of Low Carb Living: "nutritional ketosis is defined by serum ketones ranging from 0.5 up to 5 mM, depending on the amounts of dietary carbohydrate and protein consumed". So as…

I like EZ-Sweetz liquid sweetener. I use it in my coffee, and in many recipes. I buy a 3-pack for the house, and a smaller one to carry in my purse. You can get a free sample, just pay shipping here: http://www.ez-sweetzstore.com/servlet/Categories?category=Request+a+FREE+Sample

I've been doing this after strength training: 1 scoop vanilla protein, 1/2 frozen kale, 1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk or coconut milk, and 1 squirt orange/tangerine Mio. So good! Try posting this in the low carb forum, you might get more specific LC recipes.

Feel free to add me as well. I've been keto since November of last year. I log daily & love our lifestyle!

Incredibly inspirational! And I love the detail you list out about your progress. Congrats!! And thanks for sharing!

Fats are fun! But it's definitely a mental shift from the X amount of years we've been taught they are bad. I too do a bulletproof coffee in the morning. I always have fat bombs on hand too. Dana Carpender's Fat Fast Cookbook is a great tool loaded with high fat recipes that are so very yummy. You can find it here:…

When I started, I used Evernote on my phone, ipad, and laptop to link to or copy any keto/LCHF foods, staples, and recipes that I found. It's been great to have that list with me at all times - no excuses. About a month or 2 in, I knew my options like the back of my hand. I also worked to understand my cravings, and…

I sent you a note with some comments. However, I'd add that if you start logging, and faithfully, not only will you be able to pick up on patterns, but your fellow MFP/ketoers might be able to provide better guidance.