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TMI: In November I went to the ER because there was A LOT of blood in my stool and it was very late at night (no urgent care facility was open) as my family has a history of colon cancer. They diagnosed it as severe constipation which I was having at the time and nothing more serious. I checked my bill over the next few…

I shared the keto WOE with 2 colleagues earlier this week. They have been for weeks offering me snacks that they take turns restocking in the office. I've been telling them I can't have it. Sometimes I look at the label and then I tell them I can't have this. When they ask why I say "Well this has 8g of sugar and I eat…

Where we avoid the trolls that preach CICO and IIFYM but don't care about nutrient density and the effects high levels of blood glucose and insulin has not only on your weight loss progress but other health factors.

ketoers and low carbers join us in these 2 groups. We stay away from the main forums... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto

I am a class of 2016...flunky lol. I started in February/March 2016. I have lost a total of 24 lbs so far. I was at my heaviest at 162 lbs before I started LCHF/keto. CICO/IIFYM/LFHC diets did not work for me. I know that low carb is RIGHT for me and is something I want to do lifelong. I still struggle with the restriction…

I have not tried this but here's a recipe from Ruled.me. Every recipe I have gotten from that website is great. http://www.ruled.me/slow-cooker-keto-chicken-tikka-masala/

Yes there are quite a number of recipes and food items popping up on MFP that lists net carbs. Another easy way even if there is not a net carb entry is to alter how your browser displays MFP details. Check out this thread. Basically you install a browser extension so that whenever you open your diary it will automatically…

Would you please describe how you "feel" it? I haven't incorporated training yet but the subject of meal timing, fat-adaption, carb-ups, etc all fascinate me in regards to fitness and ketosis.

My first fat bomb recipe and still my all-time favorite.

Whenever I have left pepperoni or cheese out it starts to "sweat". I figured that can't be good.

@tattoomary I have done some intermittent fasts after having a high carb day. It would usually be for about 16 hours and I would simply skip breakfast and add those calories in to my lunch and dinner. The important thing is to just Keep Calm and Keto On. Hop right back on the wagon when you fall off and as soon as…

I have a similar struggle. Weekends are harder for me not because I am going out with friends but because I get caught up playing video games for way too longer and old cravings start to kick in. Ohh the days where I could play video games all weekend and eat an entire pizza on Friday, and have Chinese food and leftovers…

First, related to the carb binge issue...everyone has already given great advice. Second, not related to the carb binge issue and the whole reason why I came into this thread...please make your thread titles more indicative to your issue. Saying "HEEEEEEEEEEEEELP" does not help. Something like "Help - I binged on carbs" or…

Every time I go on vacation and take a break from LCHF I set a new starting date and starting weight. I'm also going to set goal dates/weights every 2-3 months out. So going forward... SD: 1/01/17 SW: 144 - this is fat and water gain from my 3 week gallivanting in central america CD: 1/18/17 CW: 138.6 - this is just about…

I immediately crave Starbucks when I get to the airport because that is what I've had so many times at the airport that it's just ingrained in me. Luckily someone posted yesterday that Starbucks now has these bacon egg breakfast bites. Think breakfast sandwich without the bun. Throwing that out there because Starbucks is…

So I called up my boyfriend last night per usual but this time he mentioned some things going awry at work so that he might be ready to move in with me sooner rather than later. I HAD to have the conversation with him at this time. I'm happy I posted this question/rant on the forum so I was well prepared for our…

I mentioned keto because someone mentioned the amount of sugar in fruit and that is why a lot of fruit is restricted on keto diets. Also someone mentioned absolutely 1000% needing sugar. Whether or not someone is getting enough nutrient diversity is a different topic. I never prescribed keto to OP. I do not believe she is…

The why is that OP had better results with weight loss while giving up sugar previously. The inciting statement for the long discussion was this "Our bodies and brains need sugar and it is impossible to give up sugar. A great way to lose weight is by eating less calories than you burn". This statement is misleading.…

lol, for some maybe. Some people really can't moderate, eliminate, or substitute so you have to do what's best for you.

Retreating back to the safety that is The LCD Group *breathes*

What if you ate the same amount of calories (1600) but those extra 400 were just not from cheese? My thinking is "not enough calories" from years of being on the main forums but that is likely not correct (because it is the main forums) and would probably take much longer to see a difference in slowed metabolism (sounded…

No one says it has to be done. Some of us simply said it could be done. Many people said they have done it and saw great success in terms of weight loss and overall health. I respect your opinion that it does not have to be done, I agree with that. My issue is that many people are saying that it can't be done for long and…

I'm pretty sure most people if they try some sort of elimination diet and it didn't work for them, they convince others that it likely won't work for that person either. Like another person's success at something you attempted to do but failed at hurts your ego.

OP is talking about added sugar. Obviously table sugar, sweets, etc. I'm not sure to what extent like if she is really talking about looking at the food labels on everything and putting down the jar of tomato sauce, peanut butter, etc that lists added sugar in the ingredients. We are not talking about sugar naturally found…

@TeaBea I was not talking about you specifically. I'm talking in general. Quitting sugar, even temporarily, it's a form of BG regulation and detox though it doesn't do much if you replace those sugars with other high GI foods. But for someone who wants to lose more weight, then yes cutting sugar will help, not just for the…

I agree if you can't commit to something and it causes you more stress than benefit then it should not be done. But OP feels great. Everyone on here is saying, oh do it in moderation or that they can't sustain it for long. But OP may be someone who could be successful. Only 3 days in so it's likely hard to tell but none of…

Do research. It is well documented that VLC diets manage diabetes and reverse pre-diabetes on top of Alzheimers, reduce inflammation, manage anxiety/depression/other mood disorders. Literally so much cited, peer reviewed sources out there.

First off, OP is talking about added sugar. Yes, sugar is sugar but the difference with fruit is that there are other nutrients in fruit. Sugar, no matter the source, is a high GI food. It's spikes your insulin very high and very rapidly. High insulin levels slows weight loss. Persistent high insulin and blood glucose…

I'm not 12, going out for ice cream is not a treat to me lol. So yes, I'm completely content making my own. Your point in bold is exactly what I've said in a previous post. Take breaks and heal your system if need be but if you can't do something forever then re-examine why you are doing it. Also I'm not the one who said…

I make my own "candy" and other treats I just use Stevia or Erythritol. You don't have to feel like you're missing out.