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Ok, the more I evaluate what works for me, the more I have to adjust the knobs and dials of things. Although I don't know that this is a "thing", in my evaluation it appears that I could legitimately call what I am doing low-carb Mediterranean, maybe even Paleo Mediterranean. Looking online, I see lots of comparison and…

Came across this lovely site that I have to share - Mediterranean diets of every shade and hue: http://www.advancedmediterraneandiet.com/advancedmediterranean.html Look over it and tell me what you feel drawn to and why. <3 Have a lovely weekend, friends!

@baconslave I don't know how you did that, but thank you! What sort of dietary regime/program/muse are you following right now? A lot of folks feel like you do - a new year seems intended to bring with it all sorts of inspiration and hope, but oftentimes people just feel behind and even stuck. I'm sorry that you are under…

Hello there! Newbie here, if anyone is still around. :) Reading through the thread, it sounds like people enjoy this way of eating, but there's not been enough activity to keep the group going. Giving a shout-out to see if anyone is still out there and interested in keeping conversation and support alive. Like @torybyrd, I…

Oh my! If anyone who can spell is looking for information on Mediterranean, they'll never find this page! I hate it when I misspell a word, and now I can't seem to find a way of correcting it. Sigh.... Just popped over to the Mediterranean Board and took a look around. It appears that there's never been enough conversation…

Welcome to our little group, @LovePBandJ. We're just getting connected, so you're welcome to chime in. What are your plans as you resume the good fight? :) Are you participating in other conversations groups as well? I found nothing on here for the Keto Mediterranean crowd, but today I looked up Histamine, and there are…

My husband is quite dietarily sensitive, so he definitely had a bit of an adjustment as we began this journey. I haven't had any negative experiences to speak of. What is a range that is considered low-carb? I got my other Keto Mediterranean book a few days back. Definitely good to have a range of recipes to draw from.…

I can say that I felt older at 56 than I do right now. Varying health issues started popping up in the years bracketing that age. Some I could address and others I have come to accept. <3

Hey there @LifeChangz I'm not sure what the both you are meaning when you said, "My uptake would be do 1 or other - not both." In this cookbook, the carb gram allocation is given as per day. I usually have my coffee in the AM, but don't eat a meal until lunch time and then a dinner later on. I don't know enough yet to make…

@SweetP27 it's great reading about how you and your husband were able to meet your challenges as a team. How old is "older", if you don't mind my asking. ;) One hundred and ten pounds - that's awesome! I'll look up your recommendations as well. I'm 59, and I feel in such a better place overall to make changes in my life…

Well, I just got my copy of one of the cookbooks I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641526807?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details In it, I found the macro information I was looking for. We are encouraged to keep our carbs under 35g for the first two-four weeks "to promote a faster and more effective transition to…

This link will tell you more about how the two intersect. https://www.doctorkiltz.com/mediterranean-keto-diet/ As I understand it, a standard keto macro division would be 75-80 percent calories from fat, 15-20 percent calories from protein, and 5-10 percent calories from carbs. The Mediterranean diet has macros of 25-35%…

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Me too. I don't think I've ever "gone on a diet." It's a set-up for failure in my own head. I just work on learning and making good choices with a fair amount of splurge. What's life without discipline and grace?

Thanks, ladies! :) I've looked up all your suggestions. I'm the kind of cook that doesn't do a lot of repeats, so recipes are my best friends. Seriously, I'll look at a chicken or a head of lettuce like I've never seen one before, "What do I do with this?" Always trying new things. I began with Clean Slate about a month…

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Pick up some good books like Eat Fat Lose Fat, Real Food Has Curves, Omnivore's Dilemma, In Defense of Food. Start searching and you'll start learning - and getting truth, great recipes, and health. Best wishes! Shyla