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Kathy; The whole issue of "net" vs "total" carbs is one upon which there is a VERY wide difference of opinion (as to which you "should" use). Personally, I'm not a believer in the "net" method but in the end it really matters much less which method you chose than that you understand the differences and how the "number/day"…

Gale; 0.8/78 is about as close to "ideal" as it gets. My "understanding" is that while 0.5 is generally accepted as the bottom of the range, 0.8 is the point at which B-OHB levels enter the "really effective" zone and that once at or above 0.8 there is only a marginal increase in effectiveness with further increase. While…

SOI; My "guess" is that, as long as they are sealed, they're "probably" fine. The strips are individually sealed in foil, air tight (and a PITA to open <g>), and I can't imagine why they would deteriorate although I suppose anything is possible. I've seen those "outdated" ones as well but never purchased them so I can't…

Bacon; Looks "great" to me. A very good "balance" between being "general" enough to cover all the bases but with just the right amount of "detail and specifics" to define what is essentially impossible to define because we are not describing the "rules" for any one specific regimen, but rather the overall "philosophy" of…

Cindy; 104 isn't "bad" enough to push the panic button, but it is the upper level of the "ideal" range (as we now define it). Think of it more along the lines of the difference in BMI between 29.9 and 30.1. 29.9 and one is "just" overweight - 30.1 and they are "obese". The "lines" are basically "artificial" and the pound…

GH; As long as the 53/55 was just a "couple times" I wouldn't be concerned but if it's below 55 too often/consistently, I might be. 55 is "generally" considered the bottom of "normal" range and 70-100 (fasting) - "ideal". Extreme "lows" can be just as (if not more) "concerning" than the highs although either might indicate…

SOI; It really does seem much more "intimidating" when writing about it than it is in "real life". Sorry if it's info overload but I do want you (and others) to have enough "info" to be able to avoid the questions that I and others have had in the beginning, and to avoid the mistakes we made at first. What the heck is a…

SOI; Check this thread for more details on the meters. community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10019664/how-do-i-know-if-im-in-ketosis#latest There have been a few changes since that thread was posted, and that thread focuses more on testing blood ketones (which is also a very good idea but in addition to BG testing, NOT…

JW; Well....all that proves is that you must be doing something RIGHT!!!! <vbg> While the satiety levels are a good thing, that the "sugar cravings" are receding is the REALLY BIG part (because for most, that really is a major "hurdle" to get over. The "best news" of all though, is that for "most" people, once you are able…

1) Cholesterol Clarity and Keto Clarity - Jimmy Moore 2) https://youtube.com/watch?v=0VAesWqQA1g 3) November 2014 Presentation given in Melbourne focuses on his two most recent books but in addition to promoting the books he presents a very good, basic, explanation of much of the current thinking on ketogenic diets in…

GH; I don't see any problem at all with including it on the list, we just have to find (create) an appropriate topic for the index which is part of our "learning curve" with setting up the library. Haven't read it (yet) but from your description, maybe "motivation"??? I would suggest though for future posters, where a…

SOI; Totally "anecdotal", undocumented, unexposed to the rigors of anything even remotely resembling "science", BUT....... In the beginning, I dumped wine completely when starting out LCHF. Never was a beer/hard liquor drinker and while in our Italian home we had wine on the dinner table since I was in diapers, for the…

Hopin; Not a "book/cookbook/website", per se - but an excellent resource for specific recommendations and suggestions regarding all of them is this Group: tinyurl.com/mfa638q The Group focuses generally on low carb diets and lifestyles, which "might" or "might not" be something that would interest (or even be appropriate…

1) The New Atkins for a New You - Phinney, Volek, Westman 2) tinyurl.com/oqvjjfw 3) Updated version (including new "science" and revisions to the "original" Atkins plan. Not "just" for atkinites - lots of good info for anyone considering any "version" of LCHF 4) List under "LCHF - Plans" To post VIDEO Suggestions, go here:…

BCx & MrsK; "1 instead of 2" is a 50% reduction or massaging the "numbers" another way - a 100% IMPROVEMENT!!! "Baby steps" a "plan" that has worked for many and is "tried and true". YOU know best what is most likely to be successful for YOU and that is what matters most. Best of luck (although "luck" really has very…

SOI: I'll "second" Frob's comments and add a couple of my own. First, it's important to keep in mind that each person consider the various "side effects" of any foodstuff in light of their own particular circumstance. Whether it's alcohol, dairy, cholesterol, whatever. Because "x" food affects a T2D negatively (for…

XMAR; I don't, personally, "do" Atkins but have had good success with a slightly different "version" of LCHF. I do hope that your post sparks some interest and others respond but as you have probably noticed, this group isn't really all that active and it might be a while. I would suggest that you might consider taking a…

Gale; Being of "more" value to.... is a worthy goal, BUT.... from what you've said it sounds to me like you have ALREADY been of TREMENDOUS "value" to those kids (and their parents). If I may say it on their behalf - THANK YOU!! Happiest of Holidays and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year for ALL.

1) Low-Carb Experts: Andreas Eenfeldt, MD - The Food Revolution - Segment One 2) tinyurl.com/pufxr3m 3) Part 1 of 5 (link will take you to FB page with links to the others but you will have to manually start each). Dr Eenfeldt speaking at 2012 LC Cruise with a presentation covering many facets of LCHF delivered in an…

JW; I'm guessing that you will get replies all over the map since your question (and comment) is very much a personal choice thing. For us, it's just the two of us now and we've really never stuck to much of a "meal time" schedule, even prior to retirement or going LCHF. As far as I know, current research fails to…

SOI; Took a quick look at your diary and from what I can see, it sure looks like you are not only doing everything "right" but getting excellent results as well. If your weight loss slider is in the same timeframe as your food diary it's showing 18# in a little over a month... 4+ lbs/week average. Even taking into account…

SOI; 212 to 214 and back isn't a "bounce" - it's totally normal. (+ or - 2#'s, some say 4#'s). Not to take this thread too far OT, your's is a good example of why I believe daily tracking is a good idea - as long as you (or anyone) can think of it as just "data collection" and realize that one day to the next comparisons…

Jen; I "think" (and it's totally a WAG - based on nothing more than my complete lack of knowledge and inability to find relevant research documenting one "side" or the other) - that "stalls" and the "set point" concept are two totally different things. At the same time though, I try to stay open to the idea that there very…

SOI; Excellent advice.

Jodi; As you've probably already seen from you research there really is no (specific) "keto diet" - but rather a number of variations on the theme. You didn't say (and since your food diary isn't open we can't tell) but judging by your profile pic, it doesn't appear that you have all that much weight to lose which "might"…

Sugar; Welcome to LCD, we're glad you are here. As you probably already know, Atkins is one "version" of LCHF, arguably the most well "known" but still just one of the many different "flavors" of LCHF available to you. While there are a number of members of this group that "do" Atkins, there are any number of others…

Shades; We're one foot out the door for (yet another) holiday fest, so rather than compose a treatise I'd invite you to have a look at my (and any other's) food diaries for ideas. Have a great holiday!!!

MrsK; There are any number of folks on this Group (LCD) doing either "atkins" or other versions of LCHF and many of them have their food diaries "open" for you to view. Some "open" them only to "MFP Friends", others open to all. (you can send them a friend request by clicking their ID and "most" will accept. You can "open"…

Amber/Toni; "Activity" in any given group, naturally tends to "ebb and flow". Sometimes, especially in many of the main forum groups, it does so as a result of just a few "hard core" zealots who feel a need to belittle, intimidate, and "bully" anyone that doesn't "tow the company line" and has the audacity to even bring up…

Gale; Good link - thanks for posting.