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Cherie; I think you are referring (?) to Dr. Eric Westman's YT video Dr Westman 2014 if so, I think your "take aways" might be somewhat out of context. Yes, he is "generalizing" to a degree but the talk was intended to be "the basics", and aimed at those just starting out (ala Atkins "induction"). He mentions a few times…

Frob; Forgot to add that there's a growing body of opinion that FBG isn't really all it's cracked up to be. (let alone the mad dash to break out the script pad) Meaning that while one absolutely "should" measure and pay attention to significant changes and trends, it's MUCH less important than the PP (post prandial)…

Frob; From my experience, a 10 point "range" (variation) is about as exact as it gets (home or in the docs office) - it's more a function of the body than it is an "accuracy" issue with the various meters (although there IS very good evidence that some meters are more accurate than others and you have one of the best). So…

All above suggestions xferred to LP. (this line is just to save a little time knowing where we left off, ignore) Thanks indeed!!! (both to you, BS for starting the thread and to the many contributors) We've also set up a "B" section in the "Recipe Websites and LCD member recipes" section of the LP. Given the level of…

Switching gears...... A couple recent posts on another group made me focus on the fact that even among those that actually "have to" measure BG's multiple times a day (T1 & 2's), there is an amazing amount of misunderstanding and confusion as to exactly "what" the different numbers mean. While I'm surprised by it, I DON'T…

Roma; The "numbers" are simply different scales of measurement. (Think of kilometers/hr and miles/hr). 150k/h = ~93mph. The car is going the same speed just shows two different numbers depending on which speedometer you look at. While, technically, mg/dl (milligrams/deciliter), and mmol/l (millimoles/liter), aren't exactly…

Chris; "Results", based on a limited number anecdotal reports, appear to vary all across the board. If you look back at the old threads here, there are at least a couple where group members have documented their experiences. A couple reported great success, some broke a stall with respectable losses, some lost and…

OK, checkin' in - DD, deansdad, - whatever's your pleasure, (just not late for....) As you've probably guessed, the moniker refers to our Son and is my email addy at just about anyplace, been roaming the web since long before it was the web (do you have a TRS80 in your attic?<g>) Other than our Son, the other "bestest"…

Frob; Agree completely on the min gluco requirement and I can't put my hands on it at the moment but I think I recall seeing someplace that even with 0 dietary carbs it was something under 50 (for most) but not sure. I have seen numbers for both the % of total energy that goes directly to fuel the brain,(which is higher…

Rad; For the K strips, buy those ONLINE NOT in retail drug store. $5 - $6 retail at drug stores, you can find them online for ~$2 (still not exactly "cheap" but a whole lot better than retail). The Abbott Xtra strips work just fine in Relion Ultima. (both BG and K)

Frob; Hope you enjoy the 73/27 - we LOVE it! First time we've had burger that tastes like those from our youth for as long as we can remember (not like cardboard - Fat is KING!! I was sure the Ultima strips would work in your Xtra - that's all we've been using for quite a while now. WW prices are good on them too, you can…

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Low hanging fruit but since no one mentioned these: LCD group member(ette?<g>) Alison has some great recipes on her ButterIsNotACarb blog. tinyurl.com/pvtavk8 And Pinterest.com (might require a "signup" if you're not currently using Pinterest) has a large and growing number of LC recipes. While we do stalk various sites…

Frob; I'll start paying a little closer attention to P v. FBG readings. I haven't had anything "jump out" at me, but to be honest, I really haven't been "looking for it" either and my daily levels of both C & P tend to remain fairly constant. Total Carbs generally in the 15 neighborhood and P bouncing around 60-70 but with…

BS; Looks great! Remember though that if you get the "urge" (not saying you should, just "if" <g>) - you can always go back and "edit" any changes you want to make (in the original "closed" post) and as long as you don't change the link in the LP it'll stay linked and the updates show. As original author, and "mod", the 1…

Frob; "are you sure....?" As sure as I can be without actually having physically purchased one myself and sticking in a strip - based on what I've read and was posted on JM's site. I'm confident that, with the size of his audience, if were not true, someone would have said so by now - but just in case, next time I'm in…

Personally, I think the "smoking" analogy is a PERFECT one to the "just one little cheat can't hurt", carbs one. Whether one defines either (or both) as an "addiction" (by strict interpretation of the medical/scientific definition) is, IMO, a smokescreen (pun not intended) that contributes nothing to the discussion but…

Mod Baconslave (aka Bacon, aka BS) has posted her "final" draft of the "What IS "Low-Carb"? An Overview and Guide" To the LCDLP (Low Carber Daily Launch Pad (aka our "free" lending library) Check it out HERE (and don't forget to "bookmark" this link) (Click the link to the LP at the bottom of the "intro")

Saj: As BS said, all of the mods are in total agreement and we do have it on the "radar" but so far, at least, we've tried to stay focused on some of the more "pressing" issues and it's kind of been placed on the back burner. So I'd agree, wholeheartedly with her comments and urge you (and anyone else interested) to offer…

MzT; Welcome to LCD - we're glad you are here! Let's take your Q's a couple at a time. Intro) - Many of those starting out on LCHF come with most of the same "concerns" (weigh loss goals, love my carbs, staple foods, etc), so while I don't like to give the impression that it's "easy" (it's not, but it IS "doable"), it…

GH; When you do ("...get it written out..."), I'd urge you as strongly as I possibly can, to at least consider posting it here on the Group as a new topic post. Not only am I sure that many others would benefit from you making it available, I also think it might be the impetus for a new topic on recently inaugurated LCD…

GH; Back in my aviation days, it was known as the, "Back Side of the Power Curve"

Frob; Nope....I wish I could have posted it under "ALL Mods" - that's who did it, not me. (2nd time today we've disagreed <VBG>)

Always the antagonist, I'll take exception to Frob's "...it is a common misconception that protein in excessive amounts will be turned into sugar/glucose." initial statement (subsequently modified). That there IS considerable disagreement (even among the scientists and researchers who know and understand a whole lot more…

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SOI: Please don't take my remarks as an attack on your WOE or as questioning what "works" for you, they are "absolutely" NOT meant in that fashion and in fact, most (if not all), not directly addressed to you (sorry if by "quoting" your previous you took them that way, my bad). Anyway, you are to be commended for, and have…

SOI: I know it's not the message many will "want" to hear, and I too was on board with the "ok to increase carbs when hit maintenance..." litany, but the more I learn about the "other" benefits of maintaining adequate ketone body levels - the less I'm inclined to think it's a good strategy. IF those advocating the "build…

SOI; The pharmacists are idiots (sorry, just no "nice" way to say it) - as long as it was the Ultima it DOES do ketones tinyurl.com/m43yaka As far as the styx goes, if you have been "in" for a while (VLC), darker (higher #'s, more purple) is NOT "better" ("usually" and for "most") so it's likely that you're probably fine…

Alli; Baby spinach is our "go to" - in omelettes, under burgers, pretty much everyday and as much as you want. Anything else green, leafy for variety. Broccoli's great, asparagus a carb or two higher, mushrooms. Roasted Brussels sprouts and radishes a treat just watch the quantities.

Alli; Probably not unlike you, in my "pre-LC" days I'd kill for a fresh out of the garden ear (or 5) of corn on the grill, a bowl full (over full) of garlic mashed spuds, and giant salad with every veggie and nightshade within arms reach and a side of fresh fruit - that was then. I was "lucky" in that I was never a big…