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Yes. In case you didn't understand the link above, what you do is create a recipe. You enter all the ingredients and the number of servings and then when you eat a serving all you do is enter that when you log. Some recipes don't tell you what the portion size is so in those cases you'll have to measure what you made and…

Erythritol is a SA that does not spike insulin in most people and also does not cause GI symptoms. You might want to check that out as a sweetener option for you.

I would say it depends how well you know the person. If you have a relationship with the person, you ought to let them know how you eat; otherwise, they will make the same mistake again. If you don't, it may not be worth it. Just thank them and say it looks great -- and serve it to your other guests.

Carbs are tracked automatically along with fat, protein, etc. You can see what you are consuming by going to your diary and then clicking on nutrient details. Note that fiber is also tracked and you can determine your own net carbs by subtracting fiber grams (and sugar alcohol grams, if you are so inclined). You can also…

Consider cutting back on your calories, That's sounds pretty high if you're trying to lose.

I counted both carbs and calories when I was losing and continue to do so in maintenance, because it works. And the plan you're considering sounds odd to me. For one thing, your kidneys may have trouble processing that much protein, and an excess of protein turns into....sugar. Additionally, low carb goes hand in hand with…

Fiber is carbohydrate, just not digestible carbohydrate. That's why you subtract it from your total carbs. A nutrition label that says there is more fiber than total carbs is simply not accurate. Indeed you cannot consume fiber in the hope of lowering your net carb intake.

The answer. . . depends, as you can see. It depends on your goal and your metabolism. For someone who is not insulin resistant and just wants to lose weight, 100 grams per day would be considered low, as the average person eats about three times that much. But a diabetic who wishes to control his or her condition through…

Welcome newbie. So what leads you to the conclusion that you need to eat less carbs, and how much less? "Low carb" means different things to different people.

If you don't want to track your food, why are you here? Tracking is what it's all about. And it's for YOU, not others on here. Tracking teaches you how to eat. By learning the nutritional values of foods, and knowing your limits, you train yourself how to eat and along the way lose weight. I've been at this for more than…

Sherry, I am not in your situation but I would have been had I not had the good fortune to have learned two years ago that I was becoming insulin resistant and was told by my doctor (an endo) to go on a low carb diet. It was very difficult and frustrating at first, trying to figure out what to eat after so many years…

Heavy whipping cream has fewer carbs than milk. If your recipe calls for milk, you can use cream that is watered down (at least half water, half cream, but you can dilute even further than that). If the calories are too high in the dish then cut your portion down. As for making eggs: Not sure I follow what you are saying.…

Congratulations. Awesome results!

Welcome Deb, and feel free to friend me if you like. This way of eating is in my view THE way to go for people like us. It works. About the worst part of it is the family pressure/ignorance, especially at the holidays. If I can help, let me know.

There are plenty of doctors out there who don't "get" low carb. They are simply uninformed, in my opinion. Either keep your doctor and inform him by your success (if you care to), or get thee to a new doctor.

Atkins considers net carbs to be total carbs minus fiber minus sugar alcohols -- in the case of your PB cups, that would be 2. The controversy is that some people see their blood sugar spike when they consume sugar alcohols, so they believe those grams should be counted. Up to you -- I don't count them. You will see that…

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A late reply I know but I thought I would chime in anyway. I've been to conferences with similar menus and what I do is arrange for low-carb alternatives well in advance. Telling the arrangers that you have dietary restrictions for medical reasons makes a big difference. In lieu of the typical continental fare try asking…

I am in maintenance, and feel free to add me if you like. I don't know about the numbers you gave, as they would depend on your height and possibly other factors. I completely ignore the recommended percentages of fats, carbs and proteins and input my own desired amounts. I found the calorie level on MVP was too low for me…

Interesting thread. I've never followed a specific diet, but have focused on grams of carbs per meal and per day. My endo said no more than 45 grams per meal, and I keep to that, but I also try to aim for around 60 grams per day (net, minus the fiber). I'm maintaining now, and have found that if I go too low (below 50 per…

I think everyone is a little different as to how their body handles sugar alcohols in general (polyols). I consume them fairly regularly, particularly erythritol, which doesn't have the deleterious laxative effects like others do. My endo advised that the carbs in them don't count, so I don't count them and have been able…

Berries are a good bet -- strawberries and blackberries are a lunch staple for me. Sometimes I'll have a half a fuji apple on a splurge day. Apricots are OK. But lots of fruits are on the no list unfortunately.

I agree that ignorance is what drives people to criticize the low carb way of eating. And even after trying to explain it to people you get blank stares. They just can't let go of their preconceived notions of what a healthy diet is. I get crap from extended family members who think I should just "take a day off" when I…

Hi jojojo, thanks for the message. I actually have been quite up front about what I can eat -- and perversely, I think that has led to the proble I face, not with friends, but with family for some reason. I thought they would want to know that I couldn't eat certain foods, so they could prepare foods that I could eat --…

Take a look at the Healthy Indulgences blog. There's a recipe on their for a chocolate cake with a "secret." I made it and it was pretty good.

Hello everyone. Name: Linda Height: 5-7 HW: 187 CW: 131 GW/UGW: 133 (I'm maintaining!) Location: San Francisco Bay Area Age: 48 Sex: F I'm a low carber for medical reasons; my doctor told me to cut my carbs because I was becoming insulin resistant. I went home, not really understanding what that all meant, researched it…

I don't know what your carb level is but Carba-Nada makes a really good reduced carb fettuccine in several flavors (egg, lemon pepper, basil). I think it's a net 18 grams per serving or so. It's wonderful on a splurge night. You can find it online at Netrition and probably other sites as well.

We make ice cream on a regular basis. We've found that sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol work the best as they don't have an aftertaste. There are a lot of recipes on the internet for low carb ice cream. They call for various sweeteners but you can substitute the sweetener of your choice as long as you can figure…

I've been a low carber for almost a year now. My doctor told me to cut my carbs because I was becoming insulin resistant -- a condition that eventually leads to diabetes if not controlled. (I've since learned that millions of people have this condition but most don't find out until they are diabetic. The key is to get an…