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Here's a disconcerting one for you: Milk (particularly skim milk) actually tasting sweet.

There's a few within the Launch Pad, but they seem to be a little buried. Here's one that may be of use: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10452011/low-carb-dining-out/p1

I think there's some confusion going on between Basal Metabolic Rate (the amount needed for the body to maintain vital systems every day, even in a coma) vs "Base" Metabolic Rate/"Resting" Metabolic Rate (the amount of energy used if sedentary, but leading an otherwise "normal" life - ie: desk job, couch potato). Most…

I can't copy them right now, but this is more or less correct, with the caveat that some numbers do go up, due to the nature of the tests. They don't "skyrocket," though. Specifically, carbs have a direct effect on triglycerides, because trigs are how glucose is converted to fat. Generally, the lipid panel will show an…

Re: B12 and the neighboring tests - eat more eggs. They're not low, per se, but incorporating more eggs in your diet should help bring them up into more optimal levels. I concur with adrenal issues. Also, see about a cortisol test. Re: thyroid, Stop The Thyroid Madness is a fantastic resource for that.

A gram? Seriously? If there's anything that's been firmly and consistently linked to health issues, it's trans fat (particularly artificial trans fats). I'll take a couple of grams of even the worst sugar over just about any amount of trans fat any day. I'd double check that and the ingredients if I were you. If each has…

Be sure to check the Launch Pad in the stickies section. There are a few threads in there dedicated to eating out.

D-chiro (DCI) is the other. They generally work best when combined, but DCI is hard to come by and rather expensive. Therapeutic dose of Myo for PCOS starts at 4g, and 12g for anxiety/mental health stuff. There's no known upper limit. And yeah, Vitex is more active in balancing hormones, but is also more drug like. The…

I feel you. Oh, do I. 10 or so years since diagnosis and all I've gotten is a few stints of Metformin, three suggestions to join Weight Watchers, and a weight management specialist who had the gall to tell me "it's just a numbers game" (with regard to my weight). I'm literally tracking my food and other data so that I can…

So your HDL improved and your LDL went up rather predictably (smallish change, indicates increased particle size, which is actually improvement, but looks bad on the test). I'd keep an eye on it and maybe check inflammation markers, calcium score, and whatnot (largely due to the fatigue, especially if it doesn't improve…

Without before numbers, it's hard gauging your current numbers are in context. In isolation, the lipid numbers are concerning, but the course of action depends on what they were previously. If they were worse, then they're improving and that's a good thing. If they were better than you might be a hyper-responder, and might…

As mentioned, the baby will take the nutrients it needs. However, high blood sugar and insulin resistance in you affects your baby, too, and has been shown to have long-term effects on the baby. So, if it's a choice between "maybe, kinda, not sure if I'm getting enough micronutrients" and "skyrocketing sugar and insulin,"…

That's actually a serious improvement in his openmindedness over a few years ago, when he was pretty staunchly even against keto, let alone carnivore.

It is, for all intents and purposes, almost impossible to have too much sodium when you're low carb. Ketones bind to sodium, flushing it out, so your body doesn't really hold onto it. Most people need something like 3500mg just to maintain levels. Have a look at the Launch Pad. There are a number of threads on sodium…

I think one of the issues in the debate is that there are two separate things going on (generally) when people talk about protein "kicking them out of ketosis." 1. The assumption is that being in ketosis is how fat loss happens, and therefore being "kicked out" is bad. That's incorrect. Fat burning (from either body fat or…

The thing to remember is that your glycogen stores are like NOS canisters on a race car. They give you that boost of energy needed to eek out that win against the other car, but run out quickly and so can't be used constantly. So, when you talk about this: That's the difference between having the full tanks of NOS and…

One thing to note about those numbers, notice that your ratio and your triglycerides went down, even as everything else went up (including HDL). That, to me, indicates improvement, and if they were my numbers, I'd challenge the doctor to more accurate tests before consenting to drugs.

Yep, since technically, the cholesterol test isn't actually testing cholesterol, but rather serum lipids (fats). When your body is burning fat for energy 24/7, the fat shows up in your bloodstream, whoda thunk it?

Make venison burgers, eat them without the bun (if they're too dry, add bacon grease or mix them with high fat hamburger). Lettuce wrap all the things! Cut out the grains, eat the venison pretty freely, and I wouldn't be surprised if the anemia clears up within a month or two (been there, done that, burned the t-shirt).

He's largely right, albeit a bit oversimplified. Your food intake doesn't generally directly affect cholesterol levels (unless you're a hyper-responder and even then, not much). However, your diet can indirectly affect it. Cholesterol is kind of like the emergency response services. It's deployed when something goes wrong.…

Not technically before/after, but my earliest record (right, 2013) and most recent (left, 2/2017) that I have readily available. Note the increase in HDL, decrease in triglycerides, and Total/HDL improvement ("despite" the "increase" in LDL). While you're getting tests, I highly recommend an LDL particle size measurement.…

First, how do you know you're not in ketosis? If you're using the urine strips, it's likely a false negative. As the body adapts, fewer ketones are wasted, and the urine strips become less accurate. That said, ketone production is insulin-moderated, so yes, the Lantus might be interfering. Metformin shouldn't, as its…

I see no flaming going on here. Remember, disagreement is not the same as flaming. Also, I wasn't referring to your opinion on the video, but rather your comment regarding "balanced diet," because according to mainstream, "balanced" is USDA or "Mediterranean" style and low carb in general is not considered "balanced"…

You do realize you're posting in a group dedicated to low carb (which includes keto), right?

There is no such thing as food grade (or therapeutic grade) essential oils. That's a bunch of garbage DoTerra and Young Living and the like made up to sell more. Essential oils are essential oils. They don't come in grades recognized by any third party or regulatory authority. Mother Nature also gave us Pulegone, the…

I did, actually, before I smoked it. :smile: It's awesome.

They're also inaccurate for LCHF in general. The total number is complete garbage. What matters are the individual numbers, and more importantly, their relationship to one another, as well as the actual size of your LDL particles. Your total can go up, but your risk go down, because HDL rises a lot and LDL a small amount,…

I can pretty much guarantee that you're sodium deficient. Most people don't know that insomnia (or more generally, "sleep disturbances") is a sign of low sodium. I found it out there hard way when my son had trouble sleeping a few years ago (he's genetically prone to sodium deficiency regardless of diet). Do what…

This is me. Workout day: food? Do I have to?! Day after: OMG! GIVE ME ALL THE THINGS!

Frankly, some cuts and some meats need a marinade. Bison, and most older animals (i.e. - mutton vs lamb), tend to need a marinade, especially for the non-loin cuts. I personally make my own marinades and brines, so I know what's going into them. The brine we use does have sugar as part of it, it serves the purpose of…