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Congratulations! Way to go!!!

That's wonderful! Congratulations!!!

It will still be SO worth it! Today I'm struggling a bit with wanting to eat ANYTHING that is NOT low-carb, but I know how it will make me feel. It's encouraging to know that the process will work in time. Hang in there and have a spectacular Saturday!

I can't speak about fertility issues, as I'm not married, but I can say that many of my other symptoms are reduced when I follow a strict low-carb diet. I feel much better, have more energy, and lower blood sugar when I low-carb. My cycles do normalize in short order. I also have more energy to exercise, so it brings my bp…

Thanks for all the advice. I have found my magic bullet (at least for awhile) - MACADAMIA NUTS! Unfortunately, I've been living a low fat diet since I was a child, and it is REALLY hard to find fatty foods that I like. (I'm one of those weird people with an extreme aversion to slimy textures and strong tastes... So that…

I'm pretty boring... I just eat eggs and turkey bacon (or occasionally hot sausage) each morning. I do, however, make my eggs (scrambled like a plain omelet) and bacon in advance and store them in baggies. As a teacher, I always pack lunch, and many days I grab a baggie-o-eggs and a baggie-o-bacon and toss them in the…

You really need to get a little information right from the source. I'd recommend at least visiting the site (http://www.atkins.com/Program/Overview.aspx) and read the overview and phase 1 pages. From there, you can see recipe suggestions and accepted food lists. It will probably whet your appetite, and as you see some…

[/quote]As for macros, use this site to determine where you should be: http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ [/quote] This link is oh, so helpful! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work!

Thanks for the tips. I'm still pretty much stuck, but I have something to work with. I did purchase the blood ketone meter, and my reading was only 0.5. (I've looked into the Nova Max ketone strips on Ebay, but you can order them at $2/strip directly from the manufacturer. I think some folks are confusing blood glucose…

Oh... I almost forgot... I've been using the Ketostix (even though I've read that they can be unreliable). I'm not seeing that I am producing (or at least releasing) many ketones. The color is hanging between medium and trace ketones. Should I invest in a blood ketone meter? The strips are killer expensive, but I don't…

Thanks for the details!

Thanks for the help so far! :flowerforyou:

I'm shooting for 20 or fewer net carbs per day. I haven't found a great way to track that on MFP, so I set my macros so that carbs are 10%. After fiddling with the numbers, I landed on 10% (as opposed to the recommended 5%) because the fiber must be subtracted. As I've checked the numbers each day, I'm averaging 14g. net…

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It could be several things... I would start with a GOOD pair of biking shorts. If you're uncomfortable about wearing spandex shorts to workout, they sell liners you can wear under your regular shorts. (I buy all of mine from TeamEstrogen.com. They sell ALL sizes!) If you're having trouble with chafing, try a product called…

THANK YOU! I printed this a few months ago, and lost it. I was looking everywhere (including my computer) for the recipe to no avail. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I just received a pair of Kenkoh shoes as a gift from my wonderful mother. She knew I was in serious pain, and went on a mission to find a viable solution. After a few days in the shoes and LOTS of water and stretching, I'm feeling MUCH better. I hope you can find a good solution!

If you actually have hyperhidrosis then a doctor can treat it. (Last time I checked, they can either use Botox injections or in severe cases they can surgically correct nerve-issues. They are working on a topical Botox cream to treat it, but it's still in trials.) In the meantime, monitor your temperature, stay hydrated,…

I haven't had a bento-box lunch since I was in Japan! I would love to find a bento box in USA (if for nothing else than nostalgia). :o) I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but my host-mom would pack good old sticky rice in a ball in one section (they put creative ingredients in the center, but I am…

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! These new tidbits give me some hope for renewed success. And don't let me forget... THANK YOU. :o)

Thank you! Those are some common sense changes I CAN make. :o) I think when you reach desperation, you just lose your mind a bit. Thanks again!

Thank you! I deserved that. LOL

@Sunshine 88: It varies from day to day, but I've really been working to lose. I've been doing either protein shakes or bars once or twice a day as meal replacements. I do need to get rid of some "junk," but I'm dumbfounded that I'm gaining instead of losing. I added extra jogging this week to help start losing again. I've…

Wow! I needed this today. Thanks for posting. :o)

Okay... so I may be one of these "tightly wound" people, but how long does one experiment with a lower deficit? I'm in desperate need to lose about 10 pounds soon, and I'm hitting a BRICK WALL. I'm running out of time to experiment without success. Any suggestions?

The program is AWESOME! I am loving it. (I guess I am just one of those people that need extreme structure, but it's very motivating.) Happy running! :smile:

Low Carb Isopure Dutch Chocolate is the only one I can tolerate. I am (UNFORTUNATELY) a very picky eater, and this one is actually not bad. It tastes almost like chocolate milk. :o) It's pricey, but tolerable.

Hang on! We all have those days (and I've had a lot of them lately). It's important to keep focus and remember WHY we're doing this. Don't EVER give up. :o)

I haven't had the SAME experience, but mine was similar. I am an elementary teacher and have my students run a couple of laps in the field before lunch. One of my students was discouraged in her attempt to reach her endurance run time for PE, so I volunteered to run with her. As we were finishing our first lap, I felt…

I sure would like to figure this one out, too. I know it's a common theme, but I can't seem to find "what works" yet.