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I can sort of relate to her post now that I'm transitioning to maintenance. I have been a bit afraid of the "what happens now" but like KnitorMiss, I can't really relate (anymore) to the not loving oneself at any weight or the feeling of needing to continue. I'd like to lower my body fat, but if it doesn't happen, I'm…

My mother was told the same as you and did end up with osteoporosis. However, she has more than CO stones. She has CKD, and has recently been on a transplant list. It's genetic, not due to HBP or Diabetes II, but she lost one kidney 35 years ago, and the other is not working right. The calcium oxalate stones wreak havoc on…

I don't do zero carb, but I can see how it would benefit folks with chronic inflammation and hormone imbalances. Going low carb sure has helped my Interstitial Cystitis (inflamed bladder lining) chronic inflammation. It has also helped curb cravings for sugars and starches, which I have absolutely no willpower over. I am a…

I agree, they are good. Chicken skin bacon is what we call it in our house.

I just use regular, but you can do whatever you want. You could also make homemade mayo and slather that on or any other fatty dressing like bleu cheese!!!

No, I don't like the texture of it in my mouth. Ick! I do add fats, though, like cooking steak in lard and melting butter on top.

Anyone else noticed how expensive wings have gotten at the grocery store? They are higher than breast meat where I live. I've stopped buying them. I'm sure one of these chicken producers is already working on a way to get 6 wings from 1 chicken, though.

I have had chronic constipation since childhood, so I may not be the best person to answer, but adding fiber only blocks me up further, esp. in the form of psyllium husks. Coffee has never worked for me, neither has strenuous exercise, or anything else other than taking something. I actually noticed that after becoming fat…

Could not have said this better! I understand your frustrations and overwhelming feelings. Feel them. Let the anger flow for now. Try not to binge, that's counterproductive. Meditate. Do you do yoga? It's very calming and centering. Wait until your doc puts it all together. I know that's easier to say than do, but Google…

Great NSV! For me, first was my hands and feet got slimmer, then my face (hello cheekbones), then collar bone, along with wrist and ankle bones. I wish I could have uncovered some breasts, but never had much to begin with, so they are much, much smaller now than before. Hips/butt got smaller, but thighs are hanging in…

I am sure you are being too hard on yourself. You have a coveted shape, my dear. Celebrate your victories!!!!

I think before anyone can figure it out, you must say what you think a stall is? You said you lost 20 lbs in nearly 2 months, but you've only been doing this WOE for 2 months. So, you've been stalled for a week? You had cheat days? Easy peasy. It's water weight that automatically goes along with refilling your glycogen…

We shop at BJ's too for all the items above except the powerade. Now that me and my hubby both are LCHF, it saves us money and smaller trips to the grocery stores and or local butcher are all we need. We also buy tons of fresh veggies and Atkins shakes by the case there because hubby uses them in his iced coffee.

Yes, I remembered this, which is why I suggested your slow loss is stress related. Not just physical stress from the exercise, which seems like a bit much to me when you are dealing with so many health issues, and in my experience isn't all that helpful for weight loss (just makes some of us more hungry), but also…

Great! I'd be interested in you following up in PM about your experience, or on the forum, if you wish. Just a tip: Be sure to follow all their instructions regarding clothing, when to eat/drink, when to exercise, etc., so you get the best data possible.

http://www.mercy.net//sites/default/files/vendor-resources/hydrostatic_weighing.pdf This place is in Oklahoma City. $35 is less than it cost me. Hydro still has a bit of an error rate, but they all do except autopsy, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that. The lady who did my last hydro weighing used the hand-held as well to…

I should clarify that the keto calculator thinks my body fat (not lean body mass) is possibly 32% based on my height, age, and weight. It was 21% on March 30 via hydrostatic weighing.

Yes, and I suspect it is way off for many of us. And the body fat scales some use at home are really dependent on hydration levels. Sometimes the hand-held bio-impedence machines at gyms and doctor's offices are a bit more accurate. Calipers are good when the person knows how to use them properly, and really only account…

It sounds like this is your body shape, and you may need to work on loving it the way it is, especially if you don't want to lose anymore weight. Of course, you can do as those above have stated and lift weights (as heavy as you can) in a slight calorie deficit, or maybe even at maintenance (what works for one, may not…

Thanks. That is the one I use, too. However, it cannot tell you how much lean mass you have. It guesstimates, and in my case very poorly. It says possibly 32% with my current stats. That is why I wanted to know how you know your lbm. I got mine through hydrostatic weighing. It was 21% on March 30th.

I'm interested in the part where you speak of calculating your protein needs on our lbm. How do you know your lbm, and where is the calculator? Thanks

Another thought to consider on the not really losing part...are you doing too much and putting your body under severe stress because of that?

Unfortunately, no lemon juice for me either

Yeah, that doesn't sound tasty. Try avocado oil for mayo making. I can't eat it due to the vinegar, but hubby makes spicy mayo with avocado oil and likes it b/c it doesn't taste "oily".

How are your macros 20% carbs, 35% protein, and 65% fat?

I say eat the natural fats like chicken skin, lard (or any pork fat), tallow (or any beef fat), butter, egg yolks, avocados, fatty fishes, olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil, and try to avoid the nut/seed/canola/mixed "vegetable" oil/soybean/cottonseed, etc. Maybe eating those on occasion is okay, but not all the time.

You can't sub coconut flour for regular flour without really upping the liquid. Look for recipes that specifically use coconut flour. They should have a lot of eggs and or other liquids in them.

scrambled eggs with hot sauce?

I love veggies and therefore have the opposite problem. I have to temper my consumption. However, brussels sprouts are some of the higher carb, low carb veggies for how many you get, so if you find you want them, you can fill your "requirement" easily.

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