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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/middleagedmeh the black line is the mfp prediction. I stopped following it in October.

Never mind re plotting it would not make sense because I updated my macros and increased my deficit without updating the prediction numbers. So I only have the initial 3 months of data to work with and it was posted already.

The MFP predictions have been consistently wrong me. Most times I lose more than they predict and over several months time it makes a huge difference in the 2 graphs. I posted it on my mfp blog a while back. I will post an update when I have time.

By the way as an update to this it did give good results. The weight loss was immediate this time next morning (pre breakfast and post poop) 0.8kg loss compared to previous day in the same conditions. I chose not to continue though for the following reasons: 1- I felt horrible the next day. I had a whoosh but i couldn't…

awesome! Big difference.

Thanks deansdad. Insightful as always. I like the low carb lifestyle for the way it feels more than the weight loss itself. I know a few people who live this way and have no trouble maintaining so I believe that it can be sustained with no adverse effects. What attracted me about the carbnite thing was this idea that after…

I agree entirely! As someone with no medical training i refrain from advising anyone with a medical condition on what to do. I want to make sure everyone understands i was simply asking for advice and possible experience with this diet and that i am not recommending it to anyone. I have not tried it yet either.

WOW! That is scary. Anyone else had that response? Do you have any medical conditions?

Well it seems like the consensus here is that it is not necessary and that the danger of going back into craving carbs is high. I appreciate all the responses. As for my deficit it is sort of an odd thing. I wanted to up my calories but just couldn't because of my hunger level. I had set MFP to 1600 for a little while but…

Very reasonable. It does state that medical conditions such as diabetes or hormonal disorders should stay away from it. I am still iffy about it since the idea I have championed here was always to aim for adaptation over a long time. It seems to me despite the arguments for it taking just a few days that it took me a lot…

pretty much what the others said plus sardines in olive oil. not for everyone but cheap and quick. just remember to keep a toothbrush and soap handy.

Here is the thing.... The good choice I made is that I made the choice to eat what was offered. I took a day off but I made the choice and the food didn't make it for me. I agreed with my SO that she could cook what ever she wanted. I would eat what she cooked and I don't see it as getting back on the bandwagon or having a…

I have been a discipline dieter for about 14 months. lost more on keto in 4 months than in the previous 8 months of calorie restriction. 14kg in 4 months (about 30lbs).

awesome! but your arteries must be clogged with all that fat! it has to go somewhere :)

gas is a reason i don't abuse eggs or cheese. I feel i am hurting the environment when i do. I say for every 20 eggs we eat, we should plant a tree :-)

thanks. i will check back.

Hi and welcome, You are the first pescatarian I meet. is it for health or ethical reasons? If it is for health we could try to convince you to join the meat eaters. I think I can eat fish forever as I love it. The trick is spicing it and adding fats. Coconut oil and butter are your friends (garlic, red pepper and cayenne…

Cool. wonder if you can update again after a few days of getting back on your regular diet.

About once a day, in general after a meal, i will brew a cup of green tea and add it to a big bottle of water with some stevia. It tastes good and gets me a clear 1.5l of water. The reason i say after a meal is that i get an upset stomach if i have it on an empty stomach.

This happens to me on a regular basis. I have found (for me) that adding lettuce and spinach to everything helps. The good thing is that by increasing leafy greens I also increase fat intake from olive oil and coconut oil. So it all works out. Most likely in a few days you will have the opposite problem (no stools for 48…

Correct. We are in agreement on the misuse of the word and the importance of semantics. I think the issue sometimes is that people like you and I are so excited about the science that we forget not everybody is as enthusiastic about chemistry and biology as we are. My wife for example still thinks it too complicated…

Anyone feel free to add me as well.

Hi, Welcome and good luck. I agree with frob23. Assume 4 weeks. I have been at this for a while (4 months or so), read and researched extensively and still don't entirely understand what keto adapted means... so don't feel bad. The idea is just really to allow your body enough time in ketosis to get all the necessary…

I am usually a gadget freak and I used the unavailability of gadgets as an excuse for a while. I don't have access to them here and I go back home only 1 month out of the year. Buying online is complicated. when I finally decided to give it a go I had one sign that was obvious and it is really all I need. My urine smells…

Awesome! Glad to see the lifestyle helped you. I still can't believe how it affected my insomnia. I had tried drugs. They just made me sleep and more groggy in the morning. One week on keto and boom perfect sleep, wake up full of energy.

Maybe once or twice a week and no more than 3 tablespoons a day. Mainly for tuna salads when I am lazy. I want to limit vegetable oils as much as possible.

Not sure I can add much to the great stuff already stated but here is some practical advice if you feel like you are too low on calories and can't seem to get anything without carbs: 1. If you do ok on with milk products heavy cream is a great deal. A half a cup has 400 calories of fat goodness and if you add a tablespoon…

That is amazing man! We have about the same body type on your start picture and when i started. I am half way there. Very encouraging to see that. Great work!

Good luck. Been at this for just under 2 months and I think I am sticking with it. I got a lot of other benefits out of it besides weight loss. Better sleep, no crashing, better mood and it seems to really help me with focus.

Welcome back to the dark side! Vent away, we all need it sometimes. Just keep in mind that you have to experiment and adjust. 50 carbs may be fine. It may be too much. Don't get discouraged if you have to tweak it some more. I had to give up fresh or raw milk. I miss it more than bananas but it is the price I have to…