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I feel exactly the same! Even during the times that I haven't lost as much, I still would never go back to how I used to eat, because I just don't want to put that crap into my body. I'm in it for the long haul, baby!

So true!

Kira, I feel like that was exactly what I needed right now. I've definitely been feeling those frustrations lately (not in comparison to anyone else, just in comparison to my prior results) and you're right, any progress is good progress, and patience is definitely a must when doing this or any other lifestyle change.…

Good point about the body fat reduction over weight loss. I do have a body fat monitor, which hasn't budged much (although that's not surprising.) As for inches, I had a loss of 4.5 inches at the beginning of January, but nothing since then. I suppose the thing I really want to know is if I'm just being impatient, or if I…

I've just started having issues falling asleep. It's not like I'm an insomniac, but it takes me time to wind down now, whereas I used to crash as soon as I hit the pillow. And that's with getting up earlier too....I kind of wonder if it has to do with the brain running on ketones instead of glucose? Hmmm...

I haven't grown any in that area, but they also haven't shrunk. My band size has gone down which is nice but the sisters are still pretty much the same. Like many other on here, I've also been losing in hips, thighs and butt, not quite so much in the stomach but that has gone down some also. Hopefully you're happy with the…

Yeah I definitely don't have a ton of variety in mine either! I just eat what works for me and keeps me in ketosis :)

I enjoy that "perk" too! hehe

I don't mind adding anyone who is looking for friends, so feel free to add me if you're interested. I'm still relatively new to keto, I've been at it for almost 3 months, but I do my research and I'm happy to be anybody's "guinea pig" if it will help you! Lol...if you haven't yet, I'd highly recommend using the keto…

I know that when I first started, I didn't count "calories" per se, I only counted carbs. Some people like that approach because it's a little more relaxed but it will still get you into ketosis. If you're feeling ravenous, you're almost certainly not getting enough fat, once you get going on this diet hunger goes way…

Whole Foods actually does carry pork rinds, at least at my local store, so maybe it's a local decision? Or else perhaps they were out? Imagine that....selling out of those "terrible" pork rinds! WF clerks are notoriously misinformed/uneducated about their products. I don't even bother talking to them when I want info, it's…

Welcome and pleased to meet you! I have hormonal issues as well (Not PCOS but some of the same markers) and I also have markers for insulin resistance, so I know what a relief it is to find something that finally works and doesn't make you miserable in the process! Hope you continue to have success on your journey with…

Ugh makes me so mad!

I can think of a few "tips" but they're kind of just common sense to me....still, here goes: 1) Drink water! Copious amounts of water. Noah's Ark during the flood levels of water! (I exaggerate a bit, but really, a gallon a day isn't excessive on this diet.) 2) Skip the substitute foods. Sugar free and "net carb" foods…

There is a Stanford study which suggested that for some people it doesn't work as well. It's something that they actually touched on in a lecture which was given in 2008, and you can watch that video on YouTube. (Just search for low carb Stanford or something to that effect and it should come up.) But if you or someone you…

Well said everyone!

It's hard to pick just one, but for me the "trifecta" would be kindness, humor and intelligence. Sarcasm is a bonus ;)

I just tell them I'll bring the main dish and they can make the sides. Otherwise I just know that I'm going to end up eating something that isn't good for me. Given that you actually have a disease, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't tell your friend that you have to be really careful what you eat, and if she doesn't…

It varies from person to person, but the only truly accurate way to know how many ketones your body is actually using is to get a blood ketone monitor and testing strips. I don't do this myself so I don't actually know where to obtain one, but I do know that the ketostix do only monitor the "spillage" from what the body…

sb4480 interesting that you'd say that, I haven't seen anything strictly prohibiting dairy for Paleo. Or maybe I just (conveniently) interpreted it wrong LOL. I have the same issues as everyone else seems to have regarding the fat issue. I had a convo with someone last week about the diet and found myself fending off…

I hear ya on the frustration. I was in a similar situation but got back to losing again just a day or two ago. But I was definitely stalled for a week or so, and I've been at keto for about a month, so also fairly new to the game (and this is my first go at it.) The only thing I can suggest since you're pretty well versed…

Funny you should say that, my dreams have become much more "strange" and vivid since I got into Keto too. Makes me wonder if it has something to do with your brain using Ketones instead of Glucose for its fuel source. Hmmm.....weird.

That was AMAZING!!!!! Thanks so much for putting forth the effort to type that, references and all! I just love getting all the info I can about this lifestyle.

You should probably try to add a little protein in the morning, that will definitely help. I like to get mine from eggs, nuts or bacon, but you can definitely use something else if you prefer, those are just ideas. I find that even in ketosis, I will still get hungry pretty quickly if I don't eat something in the…

I like the pre-packed cashews from Costco and peeled, boiled eggs in a ziploc. Filling and low-carb friendly!

Yeah I was thinking it could be "that time" coming up, it just occurred to me. So it's very possible that this is my issue. Also I realized that I think I've been eating too much cheese, I hear that sets a lot of people back.

Oh my gosh, that bacon crust pizza looks amazing! Anything that has bacon and pizza AND is low carb is a winner in my book!

I hear ya! "Self-control" and "sugar" were two things I never thought I could say in the same sentence, but on keto it's not an even an issue. And it just gets better with time :) Welcome to the club!

Here's another great talk, by Dr. Peter Attia. Some of you are probably familiar with him, but for anyone who's not, this is probably the most thorough discussion on the mechanics of Nutritional Ketosis I've seen yet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwvcrA7oe8

I've been having a minor issue with that too. I've found that for me personally, as long as I don't have too much cheese in a day I'm alright. For some reason cheese really has a negative impact on my digestion, and I've heard other people say the same. Otherwise, the most reliable thing would probably be a fiber…