Cryren8972 Member

I haven't been able to lose weight any other way. I am losing weight on low carb, but it's been slow. I know everyone's body is different, but I've only dropped 10 lbs. I guess I'm bemoaning all the effort with very little reward. It is interesting that you mentioned blood sugar. I don't have diabetes, but back in my 20s,…

Juice Plus is fantastic. =) Myself and my husband take it...as does several family members, all with great results.

Lettuce wrapped sandwiches. Microwaved meals (you don't want to do this all the time, but in a pinch, to stay on diet, it should be fine). The point is...there's a lot you can do, if you really want to stay on the diet. Don't allow yourself to sabotage your goals. =)

Mixed greens topped with canned tuna or chicken and avocado. Buy a rotisserie chicken, and serve with raw veggies. Smoothies. Nuts. Homemade ice cream. Homemade whipped cream and berries. Refrigerator chia pudding (makes a great breakfast or snack). Use a crock pot, they don't add to the heat really. Anitpasti. Snack…

How much sugar did your father eat?

My husband gets a little worried if I don't have "enough food" for the day. Years ago, I had an eating disorder, and had slowly restricted myself to eating one Lean Cuisine a day...and then the next day I may not eat at all. If I overate...well, I would make myself get sick. I have never had a healthy relationship with…

I've read that when this happens, sometimes it helps to eat the majority of your carbs in your last meal of the day. I was worried about it, because I tend to have bouts of insomnia anyway, but so far it hasn't been an issue. I did read up on it, however, just in case. =)

I drastically reduced my dairy consumption, and that has helped. I'm also over the stall I was having. Sigh...I love cheese....

Where do you order your groceries online? Around here, you can order online and pick up.... Are you having them delivered? If so, I want in on this information! =) [/quote] I live in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. By me, Harris Teeter and Lowe's Foods offer online shopping - both pickup and delivery.…

Where do you order your groceries online? Around here, you can order online and pick up.... Are you having them delivered? If so, I want in on this information! =)

No....was it interesting?

I've always been a proponent of veggies. I have a sister who's diabetic. I had a conversation with her where she proudly boasted that she had been eating her veggies. So I asked her...what veggies have you had today? She said "Well, today doesn't count so far, because I had to rush breakfast, so I picked up a biscuit on…

Oh! To answer the question....it was watermelon. Lots and lots of watermelon. I told myself I was just going to have a cup. But a WHOLE watermelon was here. I lied...TWO watermelons were here. Guess who probably ate a whole watermelon by herself. This girl!

Vodka doesn't have carbs, does it? When I google it...it says zero carbs.

I look up recipes when I feel like I'm getting a little bored. I've had eggplant parm, jalapenos wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese, steak kabobs with cauliflower rice...etc. So if you're feeling like you're eating the same things, just see if you can find a low carb recipe that appeals to you. This diet allows…

That's what it was. However, when I studied the diet that they were following, outlined by Phinney, he also recommended a high percentage come from fat. He DID recommend so many grams of protein, but he kept the fat at over 60%. He very clearly states that the LC diet should be moderate in protein and high in fat. He EVEN…

I might be in need of a little dose of this then. I'm currently having the opposite problem. :/

I'm drinking what feels like a LOT of water. I put on a pair of pants today that I wore last week. I am now able to pull those down without unbuttoning them....and last week, they were a little snug around the waist. =) So, I've lost inches, for sure.

Thank you! =)

First of all, thank you! I appreciate that you took the time to check it out. The Juice Plus capsules have minerals and other phytonutrients from fruits and veggies. I've been taking it for years, and thought it perfect for this lifestyle. On days I don't take it, I have those magnesium leg cramps. As for my weight...I'm…

Thank you! I accepted the request.

I just checked, it's set to Public.... :/

No...it should be public. I know friends can see it, let me look at my settings.

As a footnote, I tend to not log as much on the weekends...but I'm sticking with the diet just like I am through the week. I just have less time to log.

LOL! Will do! =)

So should I just assume that I'm still in ketosis? And relax?

What do you mean by refreshing your knowledge? What did you learn?

You've encouraged me to start taking pictures. I am on week three. Week one, I lost 7 lbs right off the bat. But last week, the scales were stubborn, however, I've noticed a HUGE difference in my waist circumference. I will start taking pictures today! Thank you!

I've seen some keto diets use higher proteins and lower fats. From what I understand, when you see a ketogenic diet, it is merely referring to a diet that keeps you in ketosis, and can be different in terms of how you go about doing that. Low Carb High Fat is a ketogenic diet that focuses on fat being your main source of…