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I do Bulletproof Coffee Intermittent Fasting. I start my day with some version of Bulletproof Coffee (you can read about the original here: http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/ -- but personally, I sometimes get sick of it so I mix up the recipes in ways that work for me;…

Jimmy Moore has been in a ketogenic state for over a year now. He eats 85% fat / 12% protein / 3% carbs. He talks quite a bit about the benefits on his site (here's a good post: http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/jimmy-moores-n1-experiments-nutritional-ketosis-day-61-90/15125) but he doesn't divulge all because I believe…

I have experienced it off and on but haven't worried about it. It's probably just related to something I ate. For example, I take biotin supplements and know that this can cause neon-yellow urine at times.

I definitely have felt discouraged at times. When I'm in ketosis, I feel great and I'm really not tempted by SAD. But, once I go off keto, I have struggled to fully recommit. I know that keto is healthy for me -- and personally, it's more than weight loss benefits. I've suffered with depression and anxiety for a long time,…

Almost forgot: I made a Low Carb Lemon Drop martini last weekend with... 1 shot vodka 1 shot water 1 half of a squeezed lemon 5 drops Lemon Liquid Stevia (purchased at Whole Foods) Chill the martini glass with water and ice cubes, then dump out of the glass. Mix all of the above ingredients together in a shaker. Rim the…

My go-to is sauv blanc or other dry white wine. However, I've been experimenting with a really high-quality, high-end whiskey and water (I know, no idea why I'm suddenly getting a taste for whiskey); I like that I really sip it, so it lasts longer and I don't get hammered or have tons of alcohol calories as quickly. Also,…

I'm in the middle of my first fat fast now. (You can read about it on my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Jasmine_James.) So far it's going really well -- but before this, I had really fallen off the keto wagon, so this is more of a reset button for me. That said, I think it's something I might experiment with…

Agree with this ^. Bulletproof coffee especially can help due to the coffee of course but also the MCT or coconut oil. In addition, I personally need a little extra help. I have Smooth Move tea (you can pick it up at Whole Foods) a few evenings a week -- just be prepared the next morning. (I skip when I know I have a work…

I hate drinking plain water, so I mostly drink tea. I make my own tea and usually only have green tea or herbal tea. That said, a word of caution: always read the ingredients on bottled tea (seriously, some teas have like 40g carbs in them!) and even on tea bags. Some Celestial Seasoning teas will list just tea as an…

I'm doing a fat fast right now, so I'm aiming for 90% fat, 6% protein, 4% carbs. That's been a bit tough. I am thinking that after the fat fast, I will try to aim for 80% fat, 15% protein, 5% carbs. We'll have to see how that goes...

I'm half way through day 2. I'm down 2 lbs, to 153.8. Feeling really great about that. I definitely have had some moments of hunger, but overall my energy has been great and I haven't felt like I was suffering/starving/torturing myself. I really am loving the foods that I've been eating. They are almost all from Dana…

Just had these for lunch for the first time ever. I'm in love! I dipped them in whipped cream cheese. So delicious -- and extremely satisfying. I used Applegate mini pepperonis, so I had 1 ounce for the same macros as you listed (probably was like 15 or more). I just nuked them in the microwave for 30 seconds. Super easy…

I totally believe in folks doing what is best for them. And I'm happy for you to have found a process that works for you, Tim. But for the others out there who come across this thread and are looking for other approaches... I have a long weekend coming up with no social obligations (and the fiance will even be traveling…

gmansmom2, definitely post here to let us know how it goes! I actually have already started to set up my diary for my fat fast so I do all my grocery shopping ahead of time. I also know that I really want to end each day with a fat bomb so I psychologically feel like I'm actually getting a delicious dessert (and thus not…

I am going to start my first-ever fat fast this upcoming Thursday. Hoping to go 5 days. I've made the decision to aim for around 1,200 (I just don't feel comfortable with 1,000 calories). I'll share as I go through it here. I am very curious to see what my energy feels like, how my skin reacts, what happens with bloating,…

I don't know enough about the science of it, so I'll just talk about my own personal experience. I will not lose if I have too much cheese. I see people trying to do keto but eating tons of cheese and not having success. Personally, I can do cheese about 2 days a week -- but it's got to be just once a day and a small…

I guess I should rephrase to say there is some threshold for getting your body into ketosis and that amount of carbs is different for everyone. For me, I weigh 150-155 pounds right now and eat around 1300-1400 calories a day (I am not exercising, which is why this is low -- I also have a Jawbone, so I know that I'm…

My understanding is you can do anything with keto so long as you remember the goal is to keep carbs around 20-30 g for the day. You can get those carbs from foods throughout the day or you can have them from just one source. Some things have insane amounts of carbs in them. The other day I was reading the label on a coffee…

I like just having Bulletproof Coffee -- coffee + grass-fed butter + MCT oil + stevia. There are lots of options so I recommend reading through the above-mentioned FAQ first. Eggs with butter and half an avocado is also good/easy.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I tried Pasta Zero last night mixed with lots of grass-fed butter and some cheese. It really hit the spot. For me, one of my biggest non-keto temptations is mac n' cheese -- this wasn't nearly as good as the real thing, but also took care of the craving without doing too much…

FWIW, I *have* read other MFP threads on these noodles -- but just wanted to hear from my keto peeps...

I've experienced this pretty badly myself at times with ketosis -- to the point where once I thought I was actually having a panic attack. For me, salt is the key. I buy a high-quality sea salt from Whole Foods and I put it on as much as I can. It really helps. Also, second the recommendation to keep caffeine in check -- I…

I have bulletproof coffee every single morning of the week. I don't have this side effect -- but I have noticed that if I have too much MCT oil (I use that instead of regular coconut oil), I will get a little jittery, dizzy, anxious feeling. So maybe limit your coconut oil (or MCT oil) to 1 TBSP and then see if that helps.

I just got the Jawbone Up about a week ago. I'm loving it. Its one major disadvantage IMO is that it doesn't measure heart rate specifically, whereas some others do. BUT, it does have sensors that very accurately measure the steps you take during the day and then you can input any workouts you do on top of that. If…

My favorite dressing is Cindy's Kitchen Blue Cheese Dressing. I buy it from Whole Foods. 0 carbs, 12 g fat, 110 calories. Sometimes if I'm running low on my fat for the day, I incorporate this with dinner to help. It's delicious -- on salad, meat, veggies, or on its own. As far as peanut butter, I have gone from 2x a week…

I have two sets of really deep stitches. Doc say no baths, pools, etc. for at least a month.

Some people may not consider it intermittent fasting, but I have had good success just having bulletproof coffee first thing in the morning; I'm usually not hungry until noon (though on days when I am hungry, I eat).

Totally! And I am sure you can relate. I really think we have the most annoying people on earth at our Boulder, CO Whole Foods -- shoppers and employees. But whatever, just ordered some no-preservatives pork rinds from Amazon and they'll be here tomorrow. Venting to y'all helped bring me back down to my happy place. :smile:

Really, don't stress over it. I have had some major freak out moments over the past months -- for example, I was literally 10 pounds heavier when I returned from vacation. But the weight falls off really fast. And even if the scale is up, you can't really gain actual weight like that from one meal. Just let it motivate you…

Just made my first batch. Delicious! I'm in love with them! Here's the recipe I followed: 1 TBSP cream cheese 1 TBSP heavy whipping cream 1 TBSP natural, unsweetened creamy peanut butter 1 TBSP 90% cocao chocolate chips 10 drops vanilla creme stevia I actually made a huge batch; 8x all of the above, mixed together in a…