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I go with total carbs, not exactly net carbs. I will subtract fiber but not sugar alcohols. non starcy Veggies just have too many vitamins etc. I will eat spinach, broccoli, cauliflower without worry.

Well @Horseshoe12 you have done 2 important things already. You decided to start and you referred to it as a lifestyle, not a "diet". DH and I have be low carb for 14 years and myself more strict keto since about March. DH drop 90 lbs and had kept it off 14 years. I used to suffer migraines and seizures 15 years ago. Been…

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Keto talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole and Keto for women with Shawn Mynar, though she can sometime (ok often) get off on tangents.

I was able to get my wedding ring on for the first time in over a year. It was a little snug but up to now it wasn't even close to fitting. I hope to be able to wear it full time in another few weeks.

My book showed up last night, but I haven't had a chance to dive in. I work 11-12 hour days so hopefully this weekend.

If I want something warm, I do bone broth. I make my own to avoid msg. For a cold drink I like Electrolyte Surpreme from Jigsaw Health. (like a sugar free gatorade). At night I take slow mag and potassium with my multivitamin and such. Also I keep a small bowl of pink salt at my desk. It's the larger crystals I put into a…

@JJ_Mamma Fist of all, don't consider this a diet but a way of life. Hubby and I actually got rid of ALL the carbs from out house. The only sugar that has been in the kitchen for the past 13 years is powdered hummingbird mix. :) We do have some packets of stevia for those who like that in their coffee, and a bag of xylitol…

@NikkiJRM , I too have to remember to drink water. They make smart water bottle now or lately I have just been setting reminders on my phone. Every 2 hours between 6am and 2pm.... beep beep... drink.

Mine is on order. I have more than 20 LC\keto books. You might want to check out.... 1.Keto Clarity, by Jimmy Moore with Eric C. Westman, MD 2&3. Grain Brain and The Grain Brain Cookbook, by David Perlmutter, MD 4. The ketogenic cookbook, by Jimmy Moore and Maria Emmerich. I have actually met all of these authors on A LOW…

My weight as gone steadily up over the past 2 years (though eating LC). Doc says it is because my gut flora is out of wack. I have been working on fixing the gut health. The weight as SLOWLY coming down. Like 8lbs in 6 weeks but at least moving in the right direction. My weigh in will be on Friday It's Friday again...…

Oh, I'll give it a go. My weight as gone steadily up over the past 2 years (though eating LC). Doc says it is because my gut flora is out of wack. I have been working on fixing the gut health. The weight as SLOWLY coming down. Like 8lbs in 6 weeks but at least moving in the right direction. My weigh in will be on Friday…

My Dr. had me increase my protein and recommended Premier Protein Shakes, with 30g of protein each. Only 160 calories each. They do have some artificial sweeteners but only 3 net carbs each. I have vanilla, chocolate and banana cream but there are other flavors. He has me drinking 3-4 of these a day, then 1 meal with 6oz…

I have never been a fan of BMI because truthfully one way to lower your BMI is chop off a leg. Yep you will lower your BMI, but you are no more fat or thin at this point.

@BrieJones91 , welcome to the Ketonian life. First and foremost, if this is your first day you want to make sure to keep your electrolytes up. Potassium, magnesium, salt. Lack of these is what normally contributes to the "low carb flu", something as simple as bone broth can help you thru the first week. I need to lose…

I have not tried to make pasta yet, but we have great luck with Fathead dough for pizza and a mix of almond flour and psyllium husk for rolls. hotdog/hamburger buns.

I have a grinder for my Pink salt, so the refill bags have rocks about 1/4" in size. I just keep some in a small bowl on my desk at work and just grab one now and then and place it under my tongue and takes very till time to dissolve. If you don't like the salty flavor you can just sip water as it dissolves.

@dawnz75 - I love this brand Mag64 - https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Laboratories-Magnesium-Chloride-Calcium/dp/B00080CKBO/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_121_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W6MJ6ERQWD0CBFT8TJ89 It is slow acting so does not have the issue I have had with some magnesium (um, disaster pants) I take that, and potassium at…

Not only removing sugar, but anything that turns to sugar in my blood. For instance bread actually raised my blood sugar high that 1/2 tsp of sugar. So for me and my DH, Keto has been what worked. The ONLY reason I even count calories is because my Dr. wants me to chart all food. But pretty much I eat healthier fats,…

@River_Goddess , hmmm 110 calories. I have 3 brands I have used and range from 24 to 45 calories. Nothing over that. What brand are you using.

@River_Goddess - give your cycle some time. Even though you are at 10 weeks, it can sometimes take 3 to 6 months for everything to normalize again.

If you want to have a hotdog, look for these, with grass fed beef. http://applegate.com/products/the-great-organic-beef-hot-dog-14oz

in 2004 there was an article in the Wall Street Journal - By Sarah Ellison Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Updated Oct. 6, 2004 12:01 a.m. ET The company that invented "net carbs," Atkins Nutritionals Inc., says it will drop the widely used term from its food labels, calling it "imprecise." Many companies that…

Bacon is keto friendly as long is it not honey bacon. No matter how much better the honey tastes it adds sugar.

@KnitOrMiss , yep that is pretty much what it taste like (a blend of coconut, watermelon and strawberry) It does seem to help with mental clarity. It has a nice flavor without being Koolaid sweet. Sweetened with a little bit of sucralose. I usual take my morning vitamins with it. It a nice alternative to water.

Jimmy Moore has a new meter and the strips are just $1, which is the best I have ever seen. bit.ly/1BuckStrips

Stress can definitely be a factor. When it comes to getting healthy, it's sleep, diet, then exercise. In that exact order. What is the sweetener in the icecream. What brand is it?

Awesome idea. I have both vanilla and chocolate, will try that tomorrow morning for sure.

Thur 8/3: Logged: :+1: Water: :+1: Electrolytes: :+1: Calorie Goal: :+1: Carb Goal: :+1: Exercise: :( Fighting planar fasciitis so could only do about 15 min of walking. 5/6 However I am down 4.5 lbs since last week.

@elize7 As for alcohol, I find if I either drink Michelob Ultra, or a drink with straight alcohol, rum, vodka etc, with no fruity or sugary add ins. I will still be in ketosis that next day. I have not tested this with over 3 drinks. 3 beers or 3 shots. Rum and diet coke or lately we have been trying Zevia cola, sweetened…