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If you want the nutrition of the egg, eat the whole egg. If you just care about protein and nothing else, eat the white. But you can get an equivalent amount of protein very easily elsewhere.

Your percentages look ok to me, I shoot for 10% carbs, 25% protein and 65% fat.

Take a look at the Launch Pad of the Low Carber Daily Forum MFP group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group. There are lots of resources listed there. Also take a look at the keto group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto Phinney and Volek in The Art and…

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I have no idea, as I didn't track yesterday, but I didn't eat anything off plan. I did eat a couple of LC desserts, though.

Fasting glucose and fasting insulin blood test done st the same time (the ratio can be informative). I have never had a fasting glucose above 88 yet I am insulin resistant. I treat mine with metformin ER plus a low carb diet.

I have some chicken legs and am going to try this! First time, I would weigh breading ingredients before and after breading to see how much used, use chicken weight for legs. Hopefully there is a USDA entry that is fairly accurate. I usually ignore frying oil or add just a small amount per serving. Proper temp frying means…

You need to be cautious with potassium supplementation unless your doctor is supervising. Dr. Eades recommends 400-500 mg of potassium supplements (as 99 mg postassium citrate - I have some in tablet form and they can be swallowed like any pill) for someone starting a low carb diet:…

I agree with Dragonwolf, you can't extrapolate from this study, which looks at the effect of a classical ketogenic diet vs. and MCT ketogenic diet for children with epilepsy to the general population of children without epilepsy. It isn't valid to pull quotes from a particular study like this and assume it applies to any…

The sites JPW1990 posted are very good - I have used recipes from almost all of them. But I think one transition people who eat low carb need to make is moving away from the idea that you need a "meat, vegetable, starch" for each meal. Your really don't need to "replace" the carbs with anything on your plate. I think it is…

No one on the internet can tell you if you have diabetes. You should see your doctor though. It sounds like reactive hypoglycemia is a definite possibility.

Sounds like you need to ask him, there could be lots of reasons. As others have said, he might like you with a little more padding, he might be concerned you will have "better options" if you lose more weight, he might not like any changes to your lifestyle or eating habits that you made, etc. Your goal weight is…

Congratulations! It's great that your tweaks are paying off so well!

Welcome!

I agree with the full thyroid panel. DH has both Type 2 diabetes and Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). The site KnitOrMiss linked to is a good one. You want to make sure you get tested again for TSH, free T4, free T3, anti-thyroid peroxidase, possibly anti-thyroglobulin, there are a couple others as well that may…

I agree, I have tried many and Fathead is the best. http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2013/06/30/weekend-bonus-the-older-brothers-oldest-sons-faux-carb-pizza/ I usually double the recipe.

Wow, I guess I feel pretty good that I usually take at least 5,000 IU/day.

I don't agree that most people need to be under 25 g carbs/day to be in nutritional ketosis. Phinney and Volek are pretty clear that for most people it is 50 g carbs/day or fewer. Remember, most people are not metabolically deranged like many of us here are :). You might clarify this somehow.

What's your weight loss history as related to the temp sensitivity changes? If you have been eating "low calorie" (whether low carb or not) for a long time that could possibly affect your temperature regulation. I actually developed Raynaud's syndrome about a month after I started eating low carb, so I am assuming it was a…

Have you had your thyroid checked?

I like almond flour, myself, though I am going to try crushed pork rinds soon. I have also heard grated parmesan cheese (the kind in the green can) works also. I avoid soy, so I wouldn't try that, personally.

Welcome!

Not sure what you mean by mineral test - did your doctor check your electrolytes in your blood? Should be a pretty simple test to figure out if you are too low or too high in something.

Please join your fellow low carbers in the MFP group, The Low Carber Daily Forum: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group. There are many helpful and friendly people who hang out there who love to discuss all things low carb!

Xanthan gum is indeed a polysaccharide and acts as a thickener. It is typically used in very small amounts, so I doubt it contributes too often to the grams of fiber when added to products. Too much xanthan gum yields a slimy texture.

Welcome, congrats on your success thus far!

There's nothing wrong with 50-60 g carbs/day if that works for you. It's still low carb. Please feel free to join others eating low carb in The Low Carber Daily Forum: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

I have no problem cooking eggs in stainless steel pans. I just use sufficient butter.

Looks good...I even have some ricotta cheese on hand I have no plans for....

I do the same thing.