shar140 Member

bacon, eggs with the yolk, fattier cuts of meat, nuts, seeds, nut butters (almond butter+coconut butter=YUM!)

I don't think it was the amount of carbs/sugar were in foods (my dad is diabetic and has to count his carbs to dose his insulin, so I can pretty much guess the carb content of anything by looking at it), I think for me it's the affect of how different TYPES of carbs/sugar affect me. For example, I don't really have any…

Provides healthy probiotics to the disrupted gut flora from eating sugar/grains, and can help detox the system. I also crave a good salad with some protein after a food hangover!! haha

In addition to everything already mentioned... The New ME Diet (ME=Metabolic Effect) http://books.google.com/books?id=sHYclwEACAAJ&source=gbs_ViewAPI www.metaboliceffect.com is the website.

That's not too bad - my younger sister also could not eat most of those growing up (she could eat pork, bell pepper, oats, and Fresh water fish, but not salt water fish), plus couldn't eat: eggs, dairy (couldn't even do breast milk, only 1 type of expensive, special formula - this was 26 years ago), citrus fruits, peanuts…

Without knowing your stats and goals and workout plan, I'd say your diary looks fine. My suggestions: save your carb-ups for post-workout (intense workouts) when you are more insulin sensitive and the glucose is more likely to replentish what you just used in your muscles; and you didn't mention any workouts - I'd suggest…

This, plus depends on the type and duration of the workout, as well as your goals. (fitness goals, fat loss goals, performance goals, etc) Also, timing of the carbs and type/source can be a factor - http://eatingacademy.com/sports-and-nutrition/ketones-carbohydrates-can-co-exist Also, the warm chicken broth with coconut…

PS, it's also a lot more about technique than strength...stay low, hit 'em low! :tongue:

Do you have access to any equipment - dumbbells, barbell, other weights (plates, kettlebells, etc), medicine ball, etc? Other exercises, some already mentioned: pullups/chinups, bodyweight rows, handstand pushups (to also work your shoulders), try pushup variations - incline, decline, explosive, offset. And work on your…

This!! Plus the one about intramurals. Years later, I regret the free access I had to a gym, but rarely used (I would lift weights maybe once a week my senior year, after I took a PE class in it my junior year). Also, the effects that stress and staying up late/not sleeping enough have on your health, in addition to…

I chop veggies ahead as much as I can. Also, if you don't already have one or the other, look into a slower cooker or pressure cooker! I also make extras when I do dinner to have for lunches, or for more dinners. I've also cooked up an entire 3lb bag of chicken on a Sunday or package of bacon, then I'm good for a couple…

Yeah, I just drink what's in the jar with the pickles. :) It's usually salty here, besides vinegar-y. Also, a note about Mg supplement - make sure you take it after you eat, it can be a laxative, too. Step yourself up on the dosage, and if you have laxative effects, back off a little. :) I also take mine at night before…

What AbbeyDove said. Plus, with it being summer (if you're in the northern hemisphere), you're probably outside more and sweating more, so losing those electrolytes more often. Pickle juice also works - drink it up. Personally I prefer kosher garlic dill, myself. ;)

This, plus this: So you're IF'ing, exercising, AND cutting your calories to bare minimum. You can't do them all, and your body is telling you that. See here (written by the author of ESE): http://www.niashanks.com/2013/07/intermittent-fasting-doing-it-wrong/

Also try looking through the Low-carb groups posts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1143-keto There you will find a lot of good info! What is considered "low" can vary person to person, depending on their needs, activity level, metabolism,…

render it (back fat) up with some greens...mmm! And yes, I 2nd the pork cracklins idea - I should look into this, as I get them fresh made at the local hispanic grocery sometimes, as they are sooo much more delicious than store-bought pork rinds. And, I'll admit, you got me with the Topic name. haha!

I put coconut butter on some fresh strawberries! :love: I made tuna salad for breakfast once...weird craving, but subbing avocado for the mayo was delish!

This could be due to not eating wheat, as at 35g of carbs you've probably eliminated most of it. My acid reflux that I took prescription medication to treat for 7+ years, was due to wheat and grains (not the fatty foods, spicy foods, acidic foods, chocolate, coffee, etc that I was always told to avoid - I eat all those…

Butter, or I've also used cream cheese - if you have a way to keep it chilled. There is 1 carb in a 1oz serving, though.

Have you checked any other signs of progress other than a number on the scale? Measurements, how clothes fit, etc? Depending on what you're eating, what type of workouts you are doing, age/stats, etc., 1900 might be ok. I can lose fat (as opposed to "weight") at that intake, provided my activity level/type is adequate and…

What type of workout, and duration? For me it depends, sometimes I'll workout on weekends in the morning without any food. Weekdays since I workout after work, I have a snack before I leave work, but this is more because I won't be eating dinner until after 7pm usually (sometimes not until 8 or 9). I hit the protein, and…

This, plus depends on what activity level and what you've just done, and what else you're eating with those carbs, and the source of the carbs, etc. Also remember that insulin is not the only hormone affecting fat storage/fat release/fat burning; as well as, protein can also induce an insulin spike (but also triggers…

What everyone else said, plus...don't think about what foods are "forbidden" now, look at all the foods you GET to eat now!! I was craving steak last night, so I grilled up a steak and some veggies for dinner. And no one says you HAVE to eat sweet potatoes or salads - but others are right, after you eat this way for a…

Echoing what both posts above said, try an elimination diet. I also notice that when I "cheat" or am accidentally glutened, my symptoms can vary, depending on source and amount ingested. Hence, sometimes it's immediate, vs sometimes it's the next day, or a couple days later when it's a full-blown reaction. And as Mandy…

I've been craving cabbage. I got one over the weekend!!

all the leafy greens - spinach, romaine, green/red leaf lettuce, collards, turnip greens, etc carrots (I go through phases with them, though) celery onion brussel sprouts cabbage zucchini, squash asparagus broccoli cauliflower cucumber radishes mushrooms avocado tomato green beans sugar snap peas (snow peas), but not…

meat (lunch meat, pre-grill chicken, etc), boiled eggs, jerky, some lower carb veggies pre-cut to snack on (celery, radishes, some lettuce leaves to wrap meat in, etc), fat bombs. We just did a thread on road food, let me see if I can find it... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1039856-vacation-and-low-carb Of…

This, plus turkey, too. I have 2 chicken carcasses in my freezer now. ;) I would do meat bones, but usually don't have any. :( For flavor, I typically use onion, carrots, celery, garlic or garlic powder when I use the crock pot (no idea why, but real garlic in the crock pot never comes out right for me). I've started doing…

These! I was going to say an avocado - I put it on my salads (and skip any dressing!). I also mixed avocado with tuna to make tuna salad, rather than using mayo (I haven't tried making my own). The eggs are a good idea, too! And bacon. :)

This, plus I feel like primal is more sustainable for the rest of my life - I can still eat fruits, sweet potatoes, rice (ok, I eat closer to perfect health diet - rice is 'safe starch' that is still allowed) occasionally. You don't have to strictly follow one plan - adapt it to meet your body and goals. Make your own…