LowCarb4Life

It's been almost 6mos for me. I too lost more in the beginning (I hear this is common) and am working on it sloooowly now. I have also adapted this as a lifestyle and feel so grateful that I found it based on the benefits I have experienced (loss of cravings, ability to keep to reasonable portions without constantly…

Someone had posted a thread on Alpha Lipoic acid being great for after a slipup or even a deliberate carb-up for getting back into ketosis. Please look around. It is also used by diabetics as it is a glucose "disposer" I think they call it. Also, the longer you stay in ketosis, the more you will finally become keto-adapted…

I have heard from others that MCT oil works GREAT for them in terms of keeping in deep Ketosis. Some people experience some stomach distress for a short while so you may want to build your dosage. It is more concentrated in the right kind (medium chain) of fat than coconut oil. I am about to get a bottle of NOW myself!…

In a pinch Eggs with butter or oil prepared any way. For more creative options, Google the following: BulletProof Coffee Breakfast Cereal - "Fat Fast Cookbook" by Dana Carpender Cream Cheese Pancake

Yes, a little extra is always good. For me, xtra protein does seem to make a big difference regarding cravings. Not as much as carbs of course. In reference to how much protein per lb of body weight...we are looking to eat enough protein for our "ideal weight" i.e. to get enough amino acids and tissue building material for…

Virgin (unrefined) coconut oil is not meant for heating. The refined ones more so, but of course...irefined means less benefits. Fried pork fat (crispy, chip-like food) is called chitterlings, "chittlin's" in the south, or "pork rinds". There are a myriad, creative ways of utilizing these both for sweet and savory dishes…

I know, I was the same, pretty crazy isn't it? Some websites for higher %fat ideas: Dana Carpender "Fat Fast Cookbook" - everything is good. Hot breakfast "cereal" and "bread" (nuts and flax) are fantastic www.Reddit.com/r/keto http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/ www.holdthetoast.com – dana carpender flax granola yum…

oops, I of course meant 80/15/5 in my Fat/Protein/Carb ratio above. :-)

Excellent summary. Knowing that there are so many shades of LCHF/Paleo and having read "Art and Science", "Rosedale" and all them, I will add that introducing a higher fat to protein ratio 85/15/5 can tip the scales (so to speak) in my favor as I seem to be quite carb intolerant. This helps me with two amazing benefits,…

LOL! I think we needed that comment in here to lighten things up!

Great idea. For me, although I love Ricotta, it seems I need less protein and more fat to stay happy on the plan...and to be able to stick to it consistently, thereby losing weight however fast or slow. So I must be really carb sensitive. This seemed so counter-intuitive to me for the longest time because...fat makes us…

oops, I was quoting "Tru2One" from above

Thanks for this tip. I second the Atkins Vita Nutrient Solution book which is super full of info but it's more of a reference book to look up a specific issue instead of a read from cover-to-cover. You can get overwhelmed by attempting to follow ALL his advice as there is so much. :-) I had limited uccess with larger doses…

oh, I should mention that dark chocolate can also satisfy a sweet craving. I use really dark..%85 and greater...and although it has real sugar, for me that small amount seems to be ok. The downside is that until you get used to it, it may taste more like 'food' than 'dessert'. The upside being that because of that, there's…

I completely agree with tru2one...i've gotta have sweeteners here and there, they are my vice. I have found that some can trigger cravings if I have too much, so you might need to experiment to find out. I have successfully used *small* amounts of Erythritol and Xylitol which are delicious in things like dark choc fat…

Schug keeps for months (seriously) in the fridge as there is no liquid in it and the oil acts as sort of a preservative. You may want to make your own versions of it (so any number of seasonings as a paste in oil)...then you can control your ingredients but still have it handy for when it's time to add it to something. It…

Good to know! Sorry I have no actual experience with it as a ketosis inducing tool. But I will look into this when i'm finally ready for a carb-up. :-)

More power to you! It's a journey for everyone. The one thing I can say is "keep going". There are always bumps and things to be tweaked but you won't really know how it feels until you get a few weeks (3?) into this LCHF way of eating and your body "keto-adapts" which is where the real benefits begin. Even if you have…

Ruthie your mayo sounds wonderful. You may want to try a shortcut since it has many of the seasonings if not all, that you are adding to the mayo. It's called "Schug" and it's like a very spicy pesto of hot pepper, cumin, oil, paprika, oil etc which you can find at a middle eastern or kosher foods store. I've also…

I take a multi-vmin by MetaGenics with no Iron, Magnesium (for leg cramps) , Vit D (my LCHF doc recommended), and fish oil. The Magnesium is planned for 20days only, to get rid of leg cramps and continue on an as-needed basis later if they recur. Taking magnesium for a day or two elimanted the cramps but they keep…

I am a coffee fiend and really enjoy pure extracts in my coffee. My fav is vanilla but you can use whatever appeals to you...Rum, Almond etc Spice shops sometimes carry essential oils and flavorings too that are free of all sweeteners. Some people like the sugar free syrups but I find them too bland so I go for the…

I too have struggled with Low Carb off and on for many years, loving it at first, and then...something is missing and I cave as well, regain, the works. Yet, I still always felt it was "right" for me, felt well on it etc. Frustrated that I couldn't stay on. But the alternative was lowfat/lowcal 24hr-a-day struggling…

Good quality Olives. Prepared deli whitefish salad on veggie sticks or in a half of an avocado (avocados in a bowl at my ofc). Macadamias (a must), Boursin cheese, full-fat dressing or Tuna salad with full fat mayo or oil with same veggies as above. And now for some crazy stuff Nutiva Coconut Manna - which is basically…

Everyone has given you great responses. The following comes from my doc and a few books i've read recently ("The Rosedale Diet "and "The art and science of low carb living"). The body requires a bit more protein during the keto-adaptation phase which can last around 3 weeks. Then you can pare down protein to an optimal…

1. This might sound mainstream but your overall calorie count may be affecting the weight loss. I agree that blood ketone testing is more accurate than your strips but if you are maxing them out, you are most likely "in". That said despite the metabolic fat burnin advantage of low carb, you may still be just plain eating…

Also, you may want to check out videos by Dr. Jeffry Gerber on YouTube

I was very inspired by "The Rosedale Diet" (Dr. Ron Rosedale) as it gets you deep into the "good fats" lifestyle. He allows for a wider range of carbs for those less sensitive but touts the lower-carb end for those like me. New info from his book included how too much protein burns as sugar and potentially limits…