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Some people do ok on coconut oil as it goes straight to the liver and bypasses the mechanism needed to digest other fats. But go slow, as diarrhea can result if you go too much too soon with this oil. I put it in my tea so it boosts the fat content for the day. Some people don't like it that way, and cook with it instead.…

Atkins or protein power…they are very similar. both ketogenic diets. I have done very well. Still a work in progress though. I am hovering now between 166-170 lbs. I was initially about 260 lbs. It works, you just have to persist through the stalls. Everyone has stalls here and there. Yes it is, and can be difficult. You…

optimum nutrition french vanilla cream is good, and I hear syntrax vanilla bean torte is good too. Syntrax is zero carb the nectar line of their's is I am pretty sure. Nature's best iso pure is zero carb as well. VPX has a zero carb line too. But if you dont mind a few carbs then optimum nutrtition is good and about 30…

I use a liquid sweetener called ez sweetz it is basically splenda without the fillers. It seems to not have the aftertaste the splenda has from all the fillers in the splenda. 0 Carbs...so I use in my coffee, and shakes. I try not to make homemade desserts too often as I can over indulge . But every once in a while I will…

I find skimping on the fat leads to a host of problems... But if it is working for you, then go for it. Fat helps me lose weight better I find. Michelle

I think it has to do with our bodies getting used to be fat burning rather than carb burning. It is like your body is confused at first and is freaking out a little, then it figures it out and smoothes out in a way. But if I eat something I am not supposed to, personally (especially if I am really bad- though I try really…

your fat should be 65%-70%, I personally do my best at 70%. But it is crazy getting all that fat in sometimes if you don't calculate after every meal. Sometimes I find myself melting coconut oil in warm water at the end of my day when I have 30g of fat left over...I am getting better at balancing my fat through the day…

up your fat, if you are low carbing the fat is what gives you the energy. Make sure to get enough salt too. Lack of sodium can cause weakness, so make sure you aren't skimping on the sodium. I have been really successful with keep ing my fat at 65%-70% of my total calories for the day. I can jog for almost an hour doing…

I just joined this group, nice to see so many low carbers. Only have a couple local friends who low carb, the rest just calorie count because they miss the carbs too much they say. So it's nice to find some people who know what this way of eating can do, and in different stages of low carb as well. I have been low carbing…

I have been low carbing for a while, and I am pretty much the same way with high carb foods. I get head aches, feel pretty yucky with higher carb foods. But I have found if I eat a little bit of OWL type foods( like once a week) it helps me get used to them. But then I back off for a while again. I think it is best to add…

The walmarts in my area carry gluten free foods and quinoa is gluten free. I would find the gluten free section in your walmart, because they should have it in that section. Mine does at least. Quinoa is pretty good tasting for what it is, but if you have never had it it kinda has a nutty taste. I suggest cooking it in a…

Low Carb Diet. Lost 70 lbs since 01/06/2011. Sometimes it is difficult to say no to the sweets, but it rarely happens. Plus even pretty easy to stay away from breads and pasta since I get sick from gluten. I usually dont snack after dinner, if I do it is coffee with heavy cream, or low carb shake....sometimes lc flaxseed…

A lot of times people skimp on the fat on low carb diets, but that is exactly what you need because if you are cutting carbs which our body typically uses for energy you need to replace it with something. That is where fat comes into play. Dependending on which plan you use the types of fats allowed seeems to vary from…