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Total Carbs
When getting the total carbs for something I know you take the fiber from the carbs. However when buying the no sugar added stuff I know you typically subtract the sugar alcohols as well. For example , The other day I was looking at the no sugar added ice creams and it broke it down to sugars as well as sugar alcohols on…
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What stalls you?
What kind of foods do you find that stall you? It stops your progress stop body fat from lowering tops weight loss just stopped the whole progress in general .. Whether it be adding milk cheese or dairy. Maybe the occasional treat that has sugar alcohol including sugar free candies or carb smart ice cream? Or adding nuts?…
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Low carb after Egg Fast
Okay I have a question maybe some of you may be able to answer. I did an egg fast for a week and then transitioned off of it for 2 days and then I did another one for 3 days. Since then I've been adding back little amounts of protein and fats and now a little bit of vegetables. My question is when transitioning back to low…
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Restaurant Ideas
What are your favorite places to go when eating at restaurants? Looking for some new ideas. Besides the normal steak and veggies or meat and salad. Sometimes I even find a buffet a good choice because you can pick what you want and can go with people that aren't following your lifestyle. Also breakfast is normally an easy…
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Drinks
Okay I mentioned this in another thread but I wanted to see what the rest of you drink on a normal basis. My blood sugar runs low on a normal basis so too much water and I get light-headed without some kind of added half a packet of drink packet to it. On occasion I do drink some diet soda which I know can be addicting but…
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Favorite Low Carb Treat
What are your favorite low carb treats that are already ready in the store that you don't have to pick up all the fancy ingredients to make them for a special occasion in addition to your normal daily diets? I could be a desert a snack or something that you use in one of your main meals just to keep things interesting that…
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Starting Over :(
Okay I recently returned from a vacation. I am pleased to say I only gained 2 pounds and did about 6-7 miles a day walking and only occasionally nibbled on a couple treats. I was quite proud of my accomplishment however I can't get back on track now. I'm finding I'm suffering from the keto flu, back to Mindless snacking…
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Low Carb Disney
Hello! Getting ready for my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World and wanted to see if you guys have any suggestions for a successful week there? Besides the normal stick to meat and veggies basics. Anyone who's been and succeeded would quite grateful to hear how you enjoyed yourself specifically (restaurants/dishes) and…
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Coconut Oil
A lot of people talking about adding coconut oil to cooking as well as to Coffee to add fat and to help with ketones. Are they talking about the solid or the liquid? Which is best and for what? I don't mind buying it but I don't want to waste it either. Thank you
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Keto Flu
Can I get some quick ways to get out of the keto flu? I've done this way of eating for quite some time but my keytones are measuring higher than they have ever been. And I've had a headache that just won't go away. I normally don't have trouble with this but I've tried everything. Any quick fixes to help myself alleviate…
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Grocery Store Quick Picks
Does anyone have anything that they eat that is already made in the grocery store when don't have a lot of time that you use as a meal or snack to help you through this way of eating? Such as a yogurt brand or snack or quick lunch idea. Like a brand name of something that would be easy to look for and can incorporate it…
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Best way to get into Ketosis
Ok I've been low carb for quite some time now, using keto sticks etc. I lost motivation and starting seriously again. Tracking, exercising, eating right etc. Ive tried and tried and can't seem to get back into ketosis or get the scale to move in weeks. Any tricks to get started again? Thank you.
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Low Carb Travel ideas
Hello I have some upcoming vacation plans coming up and don't want to completely go off low carb while traveling. Do you have any items that you pack while traveling with you? Snacks etc. Or meal ideas that you typically go to in restaurants when on the go? Thank you for any ideas
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Coffee 0ut
When ordering coffee (hot or iced) at a restaurant.. What is the best way to order it? Use the cream in it instead of milk? Hard when on the go but still want to make the best choices. Id love to try to get some of the fancy iced coffee in the summer but know they are laden with the sugar syrups. Hard to find sugar free…