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I'm a bit sassy - I'd bring my own food - like a ribeye with extra butter and a salad and plop my booty down and watch them all freak out. You be you - don't sweat their small mindedness. As has been stated - if this is your life now, don't hide from it - be proud of it and the choices you are making for yourself. It's…

I get your sentiment and believe me - we have tried everything. (up to and including doctor visits, etc.) I can't change them - my son has had issues ever since he had his tonsils/adnoids removed - he lost his sense of smell and is very sensitive to textures. My kids do make their own meals when they don't like what I…

One of my favorites: http://www.ruled.me/maple-sausage-pancake-muffins/

I always make a little bit extra at supper and bring them as leftovers for lunch the next day. Then all I have to plan are breakfasts and suppers.

You're speaking to my soul - yes, I have to make 3-4 different meals each night. I have one that only eats pizza....period. I have taught him to bake - he makes his own now. My parents are with us for a while - my dad won't eat cheese. My mother only eats tomatoes and cheetos - makes me nuts. The rest don't eat like me -…

I made the same "mistake" by trying to reason with them or just commenting about "stevia" being more natural. Holy cow - the comments got downright personal and mean. I just stick to this site and one other now. Everyone has their opinions and thoughts on what works - I say do what's best for you and nothing else really…

Hi everyone, I'm Stephanie (or Stef for short) - I have been LCHF since June 9, 2014. I have lost a total of 42 lbs and until this past Saturday I had not cheated once. I live in Louisiana - and it's Mardi Gras season - so I had a small piece of King Cake to celebrate - no harm - I'm now back to my normal eating habits. :)…

Saddle up - get back on the horse and don't beat yourself up. There's always a lesson to be learned and maybe next time you'll make better choices for yourself. And if you don't, again, this is life - we aren't perfect and sometimes we just gotta live a little and pay the price. No big deal - you ain't dead yet! :) Drink…

I use liquid stevia drops for a sweetener - a little goes a long way - and yes, HWC is your friend. ;)

Do you exercise? I do cross fit 2x per week and cardio 2-3 times per week - but I didn't do that until 5 months ago - prior, I just saw belly fat reduction and some in my hips - but my legs didn't kick in until I started working out. I have a very slow paced job - (sit on my *kitten* all day) - so I need my "move" time.

Can you have a toaster oven in your dorm? If so - you can make a pizza lasagna - layer all the meats and veggies you like and add cheese and a little bit of pizza sauce and bake it for a lot fewer carbs and hassle. (And it may be cheaper in the long run.)

You did awesome going to 30g carbs on day one - it's such a huge adjustment. Some of my friends that I coach with LCHF eating I start them off at 100g of carbs per day for the first week - I want to get them use to paying attention to labels and carbs. Then we drop to 80g the next week, and gradually go down to 20g or…

For me the 3rd week was awful - I felt bad (keto flu) and just plain wanted to give up, but I didn't and when I was in about my 5th week everything just started clicking. I felt great, energy up, clothes were a little looser, skin cleared up and I was sleeping like a rock. That was 7 months ago. Take your measurements -…

I had a similar experience - I dropped quickly out of the gate and then it's been slow moving every since. I find that I lose about 5/lbs a month now. I'm down 42 lbs since June. It's a lifestyle change though, not a diet for me so I don't worry about the scale that much. You may stall for 3 weeks and then see another drop…

I drink around a gallon per day. It didn't take me long to drop but it has since slowed. I have had to adjust my calories down a bit to kick start loss. Here's my progress - but I don't have a recent photo except our family Christmas picture: I will say, this is the easiest plan I have ever tried - I can stick to it no…

Ok - a month later - got an update on your pictures?

I was just thinking the same thing - but my "before's" have clothing on - I would have never been that brave! NICE JOB!

I have been keto adapted since June '14 and in July I started a cross fit/jiu jitsu/boxing routine with a personal trainer. It definitely slows down my scale numbers but I feel amazing. I have lost 42 lbs and my hubby told me the other night that I was skinny - I haven't heard that since high school. LOL I up my protein a…

Drink some bone broth or a sugar free power-ade. You can even add some salt to your water. Your salt/electrolytes are low. It's no coincidence, your body is craving something it thinks it needs. I had "flu" like symptoms the first 4 weeks of cutting carbs (but that was down to less than 20g per day - I'm way low carb).…

Keep 'em coming!!!

I have only tried IF once - and I thought I was going to starve to death. LOL (Probably all mental....I love to eat.) I have considered the egg fast (I have a bal gown to get into next month) but I have also heard that you quickly gain back what you lose when you return to "normal" food. I too have a slow moving scale but…

I put butter, coconut oil and heavy cream in my coffee - blended (makes ~2 cups) and I'm full until dinner. I do this about 3-times per week. I would say everyone has their opinions of the good/bad aspect, if you like it and it falls into your nutrition regimen then do what works for you.

(And for the record - y'all have me in tears - these are really great!) Thanks Ditto Dan for the laugh!

....you have crawled through the refrigerator at the grocery store to see if they have any more heavy whipping cream in the back (because you just took the last 4 quarts and that's not nearly enough!)

Isn't it wonderful? And just think - You're just getting started! Check back here in 6 months...you GOT this! Great job!

Hey y'all! Real Name: Stephanie Height: 5'5" SW: 211 CW: 176 GW: Between 140-150 Location- Shreveport, Louisiana Age: 47 Sex: F Mom of 3 kids, 19, 17 and 9 Married 17 years Diet Plan-Ketogenics (LCHF) Exercise - Crossfit 2x per week and try to get some cardio in on the off days. Strengths- Hard headed....lol - I have…

I do most of my baking with almond and coconut flours. I don't buy pre-made breads, etc. They have too many "fillers" that I personally don't care to eat. Honeyville blanched almond flour is my favorite. It runs about $10/lb but it's very good. I have even been known to grind up almonds when I run out (they aren't…

I'd love that recipe - I have recently found a love for spaghetti squash.

Keep posting!! These are all great displays of some seriously hard work and determination. ~Cheers to y'all!! Nice job!