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That's the point. You aren't really going sugar free. Honey, even raw, organic, gmo free, gluten free, and dairy free honey is still sugar.

Yeah, you're far from polite.

Well according to OP's profile she wants to lose 60 pounds....sooooo....yeah. OP - I'm not sure why you need to buy a cookbook to reduce your sugar intake? If you want to stick to more nutrient dense sources of sugar, reduce cookie intake? Like someone pointed out, you aren't going to find many recipes in there that you…

With a HF/LC diet, it is actually important to get enough sodium because it is a diuretic diet. It is important while eating low carb to drink enough water, and getting adequate intake of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.

Whatever nuts you prefer. As long as you make sure you eat enough protein, fat, and eating mostly nutritious foods, there is no reason you can't have a baked treat, add in more pretzels, or drink more juice. That is for you to really decide based on personal preference. Also, looking at your diary...was your previous goal…

Low carb does NOT mean zero carb. Its not just meat, cheese, nuts, and dairy. People on low carb diets still eat veggies and fruits.

1. Your body doesn't need carbs to survive. 2. When you eat low carb, fat is your body's go-to source of energy. OP - Try it. It works for some and not others. I would have never thought I could either, but then I did it and it was what worked for me to finally stay committed to lose weight. Its not a strategy that works…

Some people must not realize OP has lost over 50 pounds....

Why should they stop? YOU are the one that wants to lose weight. At 28 you are going to have to take some responsibility for what you put in your mouth no matter what food is around you. Many people live with others, whether is spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, kids, etc. Many people also have jobs and coworkers…

You need some serious mental help. Its perfectly okay to throw a tantrum towards your mother and act like a complete *kitten* but if someone calls you on it then they're the bully? Got it. Grow up. You're 22. Excuses, excuses, excuses. Your "health kick" will be short lived if you aren't going to take responsibility for…

I think the more important question here is why you didn't boil them in beer? ;)

This. I check my freezer stash and then see what's on sale at the grocery stores I frequent. From that I get an idea of what I'm making for dinners/lunches. Do you have Pinterest? I have a lot of my dinner ideas there and skim it over.

Butter, mayo, oil, cream, sour cream, and full fat dressings. One or more of those can be added to anything you're eating on a LCHF diet to increase calories without adding volume to what you're eating. Also, just wanted to add that losing 6 pounds in the first week is very common with eating LCHF. It's water weight. Don't…

What?! You eat 890 calories a day?! That's not okay. Not one bit. I love Spark. I drink that, sometimes daily, sometimes before a workout. The results are a from a calorie deficit, not from the products. I used the eating plan when I attempted to switch from low carb to help keep me on track incorporating carbs without…

Why would cutting dairy make your carbs fine? Many cheeses have a very small amount of carbs.

The whole net carbs vs total carb thing is really an issue for someone who isn't a diabetic so yes you can subtract fiber from total carbs to get net carbs. I would watch the content of sugar in greek yogurt. Just depends how much on your goals but some probably eat that on low carb. Also, don't be afraid of fat. Cook with…

You definitely do not subtract sugar from carbs for the net carbs. Net carbs is total carbs minus fiber and sugar ALCOHOLS (most foods you eat probably don't have sugar alcohols unless you eat sugar free candy or an Atkins bar as an example). For your fat, add butter to things you cook. Use full fat dressings. Sour cream,…

I have tried it in the past (just bought the bare bones) and really, its the meal plan of why you're losing weight. If you want help planning on what to eat, it might help you get in the habit, but you don't need to buy the product to get that. I DO love Spark and my husband now drinks that instead of Monsters. If I could…

OP - Stick to berries, and focus your nutrient intake on veggies. I agree with taking a look at your net carbs (as long as you don't have a medical condition). Sample breakfast - eggs with cheese and butter lunch - bunless burger with salad and full fat dressing dinner - meatloaf (made with no bread crumbs) snacks -…

Yes this. Its safe for women who are pregnant and young kids. I would try that as temporary, but talk to your doctor about the issues.

LOL But but but but it isn't "volume" technically because our palms aren't cubes ;)

And everything of whether it was a cubic function and that isn't quite right because that would mean a formula with only one variable yadda yadda yadda makes a difference in this convo? IT DOESNT. At all. The point to you posting any of it isn't to help others, its to make it about yourself. Which only adds to…

I weigh quite a bit more than you and for about a 40 minutes class I burn about 380 calories. I wear a HRM. Zumba I only burn around 275ish for around the same bit of time. ETA: I used MFP calculations for "Aerobics, step, with 6-8" step" for my weight it calculated over 700 calories for 40 minutes. That is basically…