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Starting weight (10/19): 272.3 10% reduction: -27 lbs in 9 weeks (avg. 3 lbs/week) Goal by 12/25: 245 10/19: 272.3 lbs 10/26: 268.6 lbs 11/02: 262.9 lbs

I do wonder if it's a sensory experience for him. Finding ways to add fat that don't end up being pools or bits of fat can be tough. Creamy sauces can work, if you can avoid having them separate. Sometimes mine separate, and luckily it's usually just me eating it so I can ignore the pools of oil... I also wonder if some of…

I enjoy the coffee I pick up at my Costco--a local roaster supplies some nice organic, rich roast. And there's a grinder there so you can set the grind to the type of coffee maker you use. I'm using an electronic percolator these days, which requires a slightly coarser grind. I've opted out of BPC-type coffee. I find I'd…

Thanks, everyone! Helps to know what other folks have experienced. I'm approaching my cycle right now, so I'll wait another week or so to take "baseline" measurements and photos, and go from there. I figure by now I'm in the "not just water weight" stage, so I'll trust that the combination of these measurements will say…

Yes!! @Sunny_Bunny_, this is EXACTLY the kind of clarity I have been looking for! What's more, it makes the kind of intuitive sense that @RowdysLady mentioned. Thank you so much! This explanation not only makes sense to me, it seems liveable and has the end to fatloss already in mind. Still ketosis, but adjusted for what…

This sounds like a great challenge for these increasingly colder and more sedentary months. Since I'm so bad at keeping my Fitbit charged, I'll set a time goal: 30 min/day, 5 days/week. November Goal: 660 total walking minutes

I respect the effort it takes to not only recognize you're off track, but also to tell others. AND you clearly have a sense of what you'd like to accomplish via keto--which helps you remember why you're choosing some things and letting go of others. Thanks for keeping an open food diary. It looks like you have quite a…

I've been having this exact challenge! So I just created a separate thread to try to figure this out.

What are you specifically trying to accomplish w/this? I see harsh food restriction for the purpose of weight loss as a slippery slope toward disordered eating. Crash dieting is notoriously harmful. If this is about testing for food allergies or something like that, well, eggs-only might not be the friendliest route. If…

Yep, fat is part of the process. It's what your body uses for fuel, if you're in ketosis, anyway. I'd rather the fat than sugars. Do you have any clarity around your desired eating plan? Are you aiming for low carbs, high fat? Low carbs, high protein? You have to fill in your macros somehow. For me, BPC *does* have a…

Good thing I don't focus on the scale for my sense of self! I'm so thrilled to be out of inflammation, feel so light in my step, so clear in my mind... I just want to have a proper sense of when I'm actually reducing fat...I'm guessing I can't be dropping water weight forever!

Welcome! While I can't profess to know much about your health concerns, I do know a bit about food shopping & prep. In addition to the great suggestions above, I'd like to double up on the extolled virtures of frozen vegetables. If you're into studies, this article includes links to research on nutritive values of cooked…

Thanks for the reminder about measurements, @Gallowmere1984. I have both of these, but think the calipers aren't all that useful at my current ~45% bodyfat. I'll start taking monthly measurements and keep them in MFP for comparison over time. Thinking I should also brave up & figure out how to take consistent body shots as…

Wonder if you'd like these? Similar to what @Cadori mentioned! http://cavemanketo.com/bacon-breakfast-muffins/

Good that you knew enough to take action once the symptoms set it--but it also sounds like you ALREADY knew all of this! :wink: I use LoSalt (potassium chloride salt substitute) interchangeably w/sea & Himalayan salt. I use it liberally in my already-salted broth. I'm similar to you, I'm 11 days in. I've largely avoided…

Add some quacamole for dipping (stir in sour cream or advocado oil if you need more fat) and this sounds GREAT to me!

I plan to stick to a very low-carb, very high-fat, moderate protein eating style (LCHF/keto). Just started recently, and with the holidays coming, it'll be an interesting challenge! Starting weight (10/19): 272.3 10% reduction: -27 lbs in 9 weeks (avg. 3 lbs/week) Goal by 12/25: 245 10/19: 272.3 lbs 10/26 268.6 lbs

Fennel is traditional for digestion in Indian foodways-chewed after meals or can be brewed as tea.

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With the rice flour & sugar, what are the carbs in this?

Anyone figure out how to use the recipe builder to accurately track homemade, full-fat broth? I'm at a total loss.

Great news-- there's an MFP group for that! In the LCD Launch Pad at the top of the threads you'll find a link to our sister group, Ladies Over 50. Very active group!

How'd you make this concoction?

As you might guess, I'm a big fan of homemade broth and would much rather that than store-bought. At home, I can control the flavor & content, and add my own salt and potassium chloride salt alternative. That said, I did some careful shopping in the "bullion" section of the store last week, looking for something to help me…

I wonder what the current fascination is with "bone broth" specifically. I suppose it's due to a consumer marketplace that sells us boneless, fat--trimmed meat, muscle specifically, cut into requisite parts. Without bones in your meat, it's hard to get the full nutrients that we once enjoyed with traditional stocks. What I…

What's the difference btw. MCT oil & regular coconut oil? EDIT: Nevermind, I found the helpful MCT thread!

I actually purchased some food-grade DE but have been reluctant to use it... Just wasn't sure how, and didn't know anyone with experience using it. I think I'll renew my research & give it a try!

How are you taking in your bentonite, and what are your goals with it? I'm not taking it but have read about others who do, so I'm quite curious!

I'm only 6 days in with my Keto (20 net carbs, 20% protein, 85% fat). That said, I *KNOW* the reduction in inflammation and the total elimination of that feeling of tightness in my knees and ankles are 100% due to my new eating pattern. So I'm especially excited to report that I was able to run the entire length of the…

Pretty extensive, favorable review by the "Fat Head" guy here: http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2016/10/24/review-the-complete-guide-to-fasting/