Keto HotLine, May I Help You?

[MsTropix]

1. Coconut Oil Has a strong Ketogenic effect

2. Cut Keto Stix in half to make them last twice as long.

3. During ketosis calcium, Vit D, Iron, Foilc Acid, potassium and Sodium is spilled in the urine so supplementing those nutrients is needed. Sodium can be easily replenished with a broth. Potassium can be balanced with avacados ( which is 60% higher in potassium than bananas).

4. 12 to 15 NET Carb Grams should come from salad greens and other veggies

5. Stick to only 20G Carbs per day- do your math

6. Fiber supplement such as Phsyllium Husk Powder and Flaxseeds are recommended in the early stages of the diet

7. Weakness and exhaustion is to be expected the first several days as your body adjusts, so HANG in there! ADDING salt will help with this.

8. About.com has a list of low carb veggies and low carb fruits ( a few of them are listed in my signature )

9. The diet is not a license to gorge! eat when you are hungry and stop when you are comfy.

10. Choose obvious "healthy fatty foods" NO FILLER MEATS such as: sausage links, hot dogs, bologna, meatballs, etc. ( Check the Labels to make sure you know if there are fillers or not )

11. Snack every three hours

12. Drink one half of your body weight in ounces of water. VERY IMPORTANT

13. If you get shaky, fatigued, feel unusually bad, its probably a carb crash- solution: Eat more fat.

14. Supplement with caffeine and ephedrine. ( although some may experience sugar craves from caffeine )

15. Consider using a Buddy System on this diet.

16. Midnight leg cramps can be helped with extra potassium. Avacados are a great source and have 60% more potassium than bananas which are banned from keto anyway.

17. Eat all the eggs you want. The body can only absorb the cholesterol of two eggs per day anyway, the rest is voided in urine or fecal matter.

18. Use FITDAY.com to log your meals. The foods are already programmed to count carbs for you and the stats graph on food is a blessing to visually show you what you are doing when you eat.

19. Fruit will bring you OUT of ketosis, avoid it at ALL costs.

[Ouchburns]

100 lbs!! w00t! 35 more to go(approx)

[MsTropix]

100 lbs!! w00t! 35 more to go(approx)

Wow! Congratulations! Can you share any tips? have you been happy with the results?

[MsTropix]

☑ Salami is on the grocery list!

I have discovered I like hard salami. I bought some tonight and it's so yummy.

[Ouchburns]

Tips I would give that helped me be successful would be to make things as convienient as possible for yourself. Like you said above, hard salami if a very convieniet food that you can have in your fridge because its easily accessable to consume as calories, it may not be the best thing to eat but its better then grabbing a piece of bread.

I also prepared most of my meals for the whole week on Sunday afternoon, making large batches up stewed beef or pork with Keto friend veggies and spices(all spices are friendly) and portioned them into containers so that it was easy to just grab a meal(that was satisfying) and eat it.

Keep your fridge well stocked with the right types of Keto foods. Having your Keto foods easily accessable is very important to sticking with keto and staying in Ketosis. I always had cheese, eggs, meat, mayo and tuna at the very least well stocked so that I could always get a Keto type meal when I needed one.

Make sure that you have Keto foods handy when you are away from home or plan to be for long periods of time. I keep a jar of peanut butter and a spoon in my car as well as babybelle cheese(doesnt need to be refridgerated) and a bag of pecans(12 calories per pecan half is the cal count).

So Id have to say my number one tip for sure is convienience when it comes to being successful. You will learn many other little secrets and ways to stay motivated by reading on this forum daily!!!

Good luck my friend, if you ever have any issues/questions dont be shy send me or anyone a PM, were all here to help eachother!

[MsTropix]

Tips I would give that helped me be successful would be to make things as convienient as possible for yourself. Like you said above, hard salami if a very convieniet food that you can have in your fridge because its easily accessable to consume as calories, it may not be the best thing to eat but its better then grabbing a piece of bread.

I also prepared most of my meals for the whole week on Sunday afternoon, making large batches up stewed beef or pork with Keto friend veggies and spices(all spices are friendly) and portioned them into containers so that it was easy to just grab a meal(that was satisfying) and eat it.

Keep your fridge well stocked with the right types of Keto foods. Having your Keto foods easily accessable is very important to sticking with keto and staying in Ketosis. I always had cheese, eggs, meat, mayo and tuna at the very least well stocked so that I could always get a Keto type meal when I needed one.

Make sure that you have Keto foods handy when you are away from home or plan to be for long periods of time. I keep a jar of peanut butter and a spoon in my car as well as babybelle cheese(doesnt need to be refridgerated) and a bag of pecans(12 calories per pecan half is the cal count).

So Id have to say my number one tip for sure is convienience when it comes to being successful. You will learn many other little secrets and ways to stay motivated by reading on this forum daily!!!

Good luck my friend, if you ever have any issues/questions dont be shy send me or anyone a PM, were all here to help eachother!


Youre great! PB? Haha, I love PB. REPPED on recharge. Thanks!

[MsTropix]

I had tuna mixed w mayo and stir fy veggies ( cabbage- purple and green-snow peas, broccoli, carotts and kale ) and a pro shake.

I am still at 322- I know it's about ready to move down, I can feel it! LOL. I will wake up Tuesday between 320-321, due to a Zumba class I take on Mondays which always seems to do the trick moving the scale numbers.

As for the weekend- I am just gonna brew some coffee and unfrazzle myself.

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Wishing you a GREAT weekend too!

[MsTropix]

http://www.atkins.com/articles/atkins-phases/phase-one/acceptable-foods

http://www.aboutatkinsdiet.com/atkins_friendly_foods.htm


THESE ARE LINKS TO A KETO GROCERY LIST. I HOPE IT HELPS YOU LIKE IT DID ME!

[Ouchburns]

Hey that stir fry sounds good but I think that snow peas may have a little too much sugar in them, watch out for carrots aswell, too many of them and your carbs can add up pretty fast.

check www.calorieking.com to find out nutritional data on things.

p.s. also get an actual measuring spoon for eating you PB with because you can easily go way over a tablespoon and with 100 Cals per tablespoon on PB its easy to blow over your cals.

[MsTropix]

Hey that stir fry sounds good but I think that snow peas may have a little too much sugar in them, watch out for carrots aswell, too many of them and your carbs can add up pretty fast.

check www.calorieking.com to find out nutritional data on things.

p.s. also get an actual measuring spoon for eating you PB with because you can easily go way over a tablespoon and with 100 Cals per tablespoon on PB its easy to blow over your cals.


Well the bag is so full of cabbage that I MIGHT get one snow pea out of the serving. LOL. One anything for that matter that isn't cabbage so I am not worried about it. CalorieKing is a great tool. Thanks!

[MsTropix]

Myth: The Atkins Nutritional Approach is only effective for weight loss because calories are restricted.

Myth: The weight lost on the Atkins Nutritional Approach is mostly water, not fat.

Myth: Ketosis is dangerous and causes a variety of medical problems.

Myth: Diets that promote a liberal intake of high-fat meats and dairy products raise cholesterol levels, ultimately leading to heart disease.

Myth: Because it excludes fruits, vegetables and grains, Atkins is deficient in nutrients.

Myth: The Atkins Nutritional Approach causes constipation because it lacks fiber.

Myth: It is impossible to maintain weight lost on the Atkins Nutritional Approach long term.

Myth: People following the Atkins Nutritional Approach may suffer from fatigue.

Myth: The Atkins Nutritional Approach is deficient in bone-building calcium.

Myth: Atkins is high in fat, and we all know that fats cause gallbladder disease.

Myth: The carbohydrate count listed on Atkins product labels is inaccurate, and the products are higher in carbohydrates than the labels say.

[Ouchburns]

Yea one isnt going to harm you at all.

[Going4Lean]

You found a great grocery list, Keto! That should keep you from becoming too bored with eating the same things. I bet you were happy with getting the PB back in your diet! That`s my weakness, too!

[MsTropix]

You found a great grocery list, Keto! That should keep you from becoming too bored with eating the same things. I bet you were happy with getting the PB back in your diet! That`s my weakness, too!

PB is NOT back in my diet yet. LOL. I am having a hard time staying in ketosis. I do not know whats up with it. I have been really careful.

SNOW PEAS NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Nutrition Highlights
Snow peas (frozen, uncooked), 1/2 cup
Calories: 55
Protein: 3.7g
Carbohydrate: 9.8g
Total Fat: 0.26g
Fiber: 3.38g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (12.9mg), and Vitamin A (523 IU)

Wow, look at those carbs... Is that a lot? I think it's too too high.

[MsTropix]

I HAD TO REPOST THIS, IT'S JUST SO CUTE!


http://www.hotprofilegraphics.com/myspace-graphics/images/days_of_the_week/Monday/HappyMonday21.jpg

[MsTropix]

I am making shrimp tonight w raw tomato topped with my fav steak sprinkle ( pepper and whateva else is in it ).

By the way. For those of you that have a hard time drinking water:

Sodium Free Sparkling Water flavored with natural lemon lime is GREAT and it's nothing like the typical flavored waters either and it's also a clear fluid- because it's water... No awful taste and no after taste either ( which is usually the case in the sodium based carbonated waters )

Hopefully someone can use this tip.

I drink RITZ and or Syto Brand.

[Ouchburns]

PB is NOT back in my diet yet. LOL. I am having a hard time staying in ketosis. I do not know whats up with it. I have been really careful.

SNOW PEAS NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Nutrition Highlights
Snow peas (frozen, uncooked), 1/2 cup
Calories: 55
Protein: 3.7g
Carbohydrate: 9.8g
Total Fat: 0.26g
Fiber: 3.38g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (12.9mg), and Vitamin A (523 IU)

Wow, look at those carbs... Is that a lot? I think it's too too high.

Definetely ALOT, go for under 30grams of carbs TOTAL per day and try and have them spread amongst all your meals. ie: being able to eat 30 grams doesnt mean go ahead an eat a sandwich if the 2 slices of bread = under 30 grams.

Usually you go for no carbs when your eating because you will get incidental carbs from alot of foods.

[Ouchburns]

The sparkling waters without aftificial sweeteners are a godsend! Drink em up!

Watchs those tomatoe too man, check Calorieking if you are unsure of anything, tomatoes can contain alot of carbs because of the sugars in them.

[MsTropix]

Hey OuchBurns, hehe, I read your profile and I was curious about the pork rhinds... ( spell check ) are those low carb? Are they good?

Oh I have never had a carbonated water that was sweetened. Didn't know they existed.

[Ouchburns]

Hey OuchBurns, hehe, I read your profile and I was curious about the pork rhinds... ( spell check ) are those low carb? Are they good?

Oh I have never had a carbonated water that was sweetened. Didn't know they existed.

Hey the pork rhinds are super low carbs!! Just read all you labels, I believe they are 80 Cals, 1 grams of carbs per 15 grams. The bags I get are 60 grams so I can eat a whole bag as a meal. I sprinkle it with some of those popcorn toppers because the rhinds are kinda plain tasting, just look for the lowest carb one and dont over sprinkle!!! The rhinds are great if you are looking for a chip like snack.

[MsTropix]

Hey the pork rhinds are super low carbs!! Just read all you labels, I believe they are 80 Cals, 1 grams of carbs per 15 grams. The bags I get are 60 grams so I can eat a whole bag as a meal. I sprinkle it with some of those popcorn toppers because the rhinds are kinda plain tasting, just look for the lowest carb one and dont over sprinkle!!! The rhinds are great if you are looking for a chip like snack.

I am gonna add those to my list and give em a try! Thanks! Oh and I traded that tomato for an avocado. :)

http://www.herbalextractsplus.com/images/herbs/avocado-bsp.jpg

[MsTropix]

The sparkling waters without aftificial sweeteners are a godsend! Drink em up!

Watchs those tomatoe too man, check Calorieking if you are unsure of anything, tomatoes can contain alot of carbs because of the sugars in them.

So after dinner I did a check on the tomatoes so that I would be sure if I can have one or not next time. And I can.


Nutrition Facts
Calories 3

% DV**

Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbs. 0.6 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g 1%
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 0.1 g
Calcium 1.5 mg
Potassium 35.6 mg

[MsTropix]

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[MsTropix]

GOOD MORNING / AFTERNOON

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BRKFST: 2 BF PATTYS, A FEW SLICES CUCUMBER, PRO SHAKE.

[Ouchburns]

What was the serving size on that tomato??? 3 cals and .6 grams of carbs can not be alot of tomato, do yourself a favour and get a food scale if you want to be sure, because a whole tomato can be alot of cals.

one 3" diametre tomato:

Fat 4 cals (9%)
Carbs. 28 cals (75%)
Protein 6 cals (17%)

Not good for Keto ;) by all means have a thin slice or two, just make sure that you dont over do it.

[MsTropix]

What was the serving size on that tomato??? 3 cals and .6 grams of carbs can not be alot of tomato, do yourself a favour and get a food scale if you want to be sure, because a whole tomato can be alot of cals.

one 3" diametre tomato:

Fat 4 cals (9%)
Carbs. 28 cals (75%)
Protein 6 cals (17%)

Not good for Keto ;) by all means have a thin slice or two, just make sure that you dont over do it.


Small Tomato

Total Fat 0.2 g 0%
Total Carbs. 3.6 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g 4%
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 0.8 g
Calcium 9.1 mg
Potassium 215.7 mg



Ok so I didn't know how to use the CKing the first time, I do now!


:) Hi OuchBurns, nice pic!

[MsTropix]

Why did I get a different nutritional value on the tomato than you did?

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[Ouchburns]

There is a pulldown tab at the top where you can select the portion size thus changing the nutritional count of the macros.

[MsTropix]

There is a pulldown tab at the top where you can select the portion size thus changing the nutritional count of the macros.

Yep I did that ...but your post is dif than mine still...

[Ouchburns]

Yep I did that ...but your post is dif than mine still...

There are several options, and views, I chose one large 3" diametre tomato and my nutrient macros were to the right of the nutritional info that you are looking at. Carefully look at the whole page and you will see it all.

http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-vegetables-fresh-tomato-red-ripe-raw-edible-portion_f-Y2lkPTE0Nzc1JmJpZD0xJmZpZD03MTAwNCZlaWQ9MjU5OTc2MD M0JnBvcz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5PXRvbWF0bw.html

Check the link above and choose one whole lare 3" diametre tomato.

[MsTropix]

There are several options, and views, I chose one large 3" diametre tomato and my nutrient macros were to the right of the nutritional info that you are looking at. Carefully look at the whole page and you will see it all.

http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-vegetables-fresh-tomato-red-ripe-raw-edible-portion_f-Y2lkPTE0Nzc1JmJpZD0xJmZpZD03MTAwNCZlaWQ9MjU5OTc2MD M0JnBvcz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5PXRvbWF0bw.html

Check the link above and choose one whole lare 3" diametre tomato.

Oh ok... Thtas because I chose a small tomato ( it was really small ) and you chose large... so that explains it. Thanks!

Good mornin. Brkfst is 3 chkn hot sausage links ( fat ones ) a couple eggs, pro shake and coffee- oh and a side of whipped crm cheese.

* Sausage is a luxury food smothered or dipped in Crm cheese, lol. YUM!

[Ouchburns]

Oh ok... Thtas because I chose a small tomato ( it was really small ) and you chose large... so that explains it. Thanks!

Good mornin. Brkfst is 3 chkn hot sausage links ( fat ones ) a couple eggs, pro shake and coffee- oh and a side of whipped crm cheese.

* Sausage is a luxury food smothered or dipped in Crm cheese, lol. YUM!

What is your calorie count on that meal??

[MsTropix]

What is your calorie count on that meal??

I havent been counting cals. The book I read said it wasn't necessary. Just to eat / snack several times a day. Why do you ask?


A direct quote was: "it's not how many calories you are eating, it's what kind of calories you are eating."

[Ouchburns]

I havent been counting cals. The book I read said it wasn't necessary. Just to eat / snack several times a day. Why do you ask?


A direct quote was: "it's not how many calories you are eating, it's what kind of calories you are eating."

Maybe to a certain extent like if you read the "steak and eggs diet" thread but if you are doing straight Ketosis and want to see the best result I would still count your calories, its alot easier then people think. I just take my total calorie count for the day, divide it by 6 and make sure I get that amount of calories every 3 hours.

[MsTropix]

Maybe to a certain extent like if you read the "steak and eggs diet" thread but if you are doing straight Ketosis and want to see the best result I would still count your calories, its alot easier then people think. I just take my total calorie count for the day, divide it by 6 and make sure I get that amount of calories every 3 hours.

Okay I see...So I counted up my cals from that dinner per OuchBurns request and it was 420 calories. Tonight I had the same type of meal but I used cucumber, traded the sauteed butter in for a suateed olive oil and picked out the snow peas.

[Ouchburns]

Okay I see...So I counted up my cals from that dinner per OuchBurns request and it was 420 calories. Tonight I had the same type of meal but I used cucumber, traded the sauteed butter in for a suateed olive oil and picked out the snow peas.

Hey, a 420 Calorie meal is perfect! Dont change a thing!

[MsTropix]

Hey, a 420 Calorie meal is perfect! Dont change a thing!

Wow that is a cool avatar!

I am doing ZERO carbs now. I had only shrimp for breakfast sauteed in butter and spice. I didn't go to my gym last night due to ear infections, so i dosed up on colloidal silver and feel much better today- so I am there! 8 pm.

I wanna see purple!

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[MsTropix]

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[Ouchburns]

Sounds good, keep it going, make sure you are getting enough fat though, there is a TON of protein and almost NO fat in shrimp, as long as the fat you are cooking your shrimp in outweighs the calorie count of the shrim you are good.

[MsTropix]

Sounds good, keep it going, make sure you are getting enough fat though, there is a TON of protein and almost NO fat in shrimp, as long as the fat you are cooking your shrimp in outweighs the calorie count of the shrim you are good.

Oh and I keep forgetting to mention I use coconut oil in everything- so that helps.

[Ouchburns]

Oh and I keep forgetting to mention I use coconut oil in everything- so that helps.

I just got some coconut oil myself, cooking chicken in it and adding some curry powder makes really tasty chicken!

[MsTropix]

I just got some coconut oil myself, cooking chicken in it and adding some curry powder makes really tasty chicken!

I have tried several brands of coconut oil and I finally found one I can handle. CCO is a very touchy oil for me. I am sensitive to the smell of it which makes the taste of it worse, lol. But the one I use has no flavor and only a slight scent.

[Jadesky]

Just popping in to say Hi from a fellow Team G'er! Glad the Keto is going well, and woot for you for inches lost!!

[MsTropix]

I AM DOWN ONE POUND !

http://www.nowloss.com/pic/equation2.GIF

Gonna have turkey thigh for brkfst w pro shake and coconut oil.

[Ouchburns]

I AM DOWN ONE POUND !

http://www.nowloss.com/pic/equation2.GIF

Gonna have turkey thigh for brkfst w pro shake and coconut oil.

Good job! Keep up the good work, slowly but surely is the best way to lose weight, then you know that your going to keep it off!

[MsTropix]

This is craziness for me. I startedBB.com in Sep under a different name- also in sep got my membrshp at the gym on top of changing all my food over to organic and gained and lost 8 pounds randomly and daily- so strange.

BUT now that I am on keto I have lost my 5th pound in only a couple of weeks and two inches off my rear end, just like that! So fast and so easy. As the rest of the year it took me like 6 months to acheive this much progress and with keto its not gaining and losing like before, so I know that I know that I know... it's actual weight coming off and it's not coming back. This is GREAT!

[MsTropix]

G O O D A F T E R N O O N O U C H B U R N S !!!

[Ouchburns]

G O O D A F T E R N O O N O U C H B U R N S !!!


G O O D D A Y K E T O T H E R A P Y ! ! ! ! !

[Ouchburns]

This is craziness for me. I startedBB.com in Sep under a different name- also in sep got my membrshp at the gym on top of changing all my food over to organic and gained and lost 8 pounds randomly and daily- so strange.

BUT now that I am on keto I have lost my 5th pound in only a couple of weeks and two inches off my rear end, just like that! So fast and so easy. As the rest of the year it took me like 6 months to acheive this much progress and with keto its not gaining and losing like before, so I know that I know that I know... it's actual weight coming off and it's not coming back. This is GREAT!


Keto is an amazing lifestyle change, just remember that diets are temporary, keto is forever! (well it can be if you'd like)

[MsTropix]

OK I have an update...

I got on the scale again just so it can hit home that its true I lost that pound... to find out I lost another one. No wonder I am walking with a spring in my step!

Ouchburns... thank you for your support.

[MsTropix]

Went to the gym tonight had tuna for dinner. :)

[Ouchburns]

Went to the gym tonight had tuna for dinner. :)

I hope you smothered it in mayo!

[MsTropix]

I hope you smothered it in mayo!

Yes sir I did. I smothered it in mayo and in coconut oil. Had a pro shake w it too.

I had two beef pattys w cheese for lunch w ice water on my way to the gym.

If I wake up 319 I am going to cry.

[MsTropix]

Down Two Pounds!

[MsTropix]

brkfst was several slices of salami, yum and a pro shake. Lunch was 2 beef pattys w cheese. Dinner is my fav shrimp and pro shake.

No gym tonight, again, I am having a problem w my left side kinda under my rib cage. I had a hard time pushing my grocery cart ( which only had about 4 small items in it ) so I am gonna look up an anatomy chart and see whats in the spot that hurts so bad.

According to this chart it feels like my liver....

http://universe-review.ca/I10-13-anatomy.jpg

[MsTropix]

I am just speechless really. I use to believe that no matter what the diet is, routine exercise alone would at least shed some fat, but I realize now that exercise is needed for flexibility, and muscle mass/tone/strength and that DIET is KEY.

My side is still sore. It feels deep at times and other times it feels superficial. My sister got stranded in the gjhetto tonight, so I ended upp having to drive there to get her and working that clutch just killed me. I have experienced this a few times in the past, so I know it's more than muscle.

Blessings.

[Ouchburns]

Keep it going, sounds like your doing well, has that pain subsided at all?

[MsTropix]

Keep it going, sounds like your doing well, has that pain subsided at all?

The pain is subsided, however it feels bruised now.

[MsTropix]

Wellll, it's 5pm and I Just had my brkfst, :( . And now my side hurts again. I took some fiber last night in hopes it would help, and I think it did- but I am taking more tonight to see if it helps again. Hopefully it goes away. Sure is irritating!

I hit 318 the other day and today I woke up 322 and now I am 318 again. This seems to be the pattern I follow when getting ready to shed some more pounds, :). Lose, stay steady, gain, lose and bwam! I have lost new pounds... so we will see what tomorrow brings me.. or should I say takes away from me. :) .

[MsTropix]

Had shrimp and scrambled eggs topped with Mozerella cheese for dinner. Side is doing good. :)

[MsTropix]

brkfst was eggs OE n chkn sausage ( hot ) and a cup of water.

I bought a protein shake from a store I never shop at because my store was closed by 3 minutes when I arrived. The stuff was disgusting and I am returning it for a refund today, :(. So I didn't getta have my pro shake for brkfst as I usually woulda. :(.

I am going to the gym tonight as usually I stay home on the weekends. I have some making up to do.

My weight has been practicing a plateau the last couple days, stuck on 318. I have already lost my two pounds for the week, so if it stays this way "til next week that is fine, but I would like to see it move dwn at least one more pound for updates for the contest. Which is due tomorra, :eek: .

[MsTropix]

Had a ground hot sausage burger for dinner. Oh and breaklunch was two plain grilled chickens w mayo. Pro skake.

I havent shed any weight, still at 318...

[MsTropix]

Breakluch was two grilled chkn pattys w mayo, dinner was tuna w mayo and a pro shake.

[realdude2u]

are you on a CKD? do you have the problem i'm having of rollercoasting weight loss? it seems like sometimes i'm doin great but suddently i'll weigh myself and doesnt seem like anything is happening.
like>>>214, 211, 209. 204. 210, 212<<<all in one week.
if you can hlep i'd be glad for it:)
thanks

[MsTropix]

are you on a CKD? do you have the problem i'm having of rollercoasting weight loss? it seems like sometimes i'm doin great but suddently i'll weigh myself and doesnt seem like anything is happening.
like>>>214, 211, 209. 204. 210, 212<<<all in one week.
if you can hlep i'd be glad for it:)
thanks

Yes I am doing a Keto diet. So far I loose two pounds- gain two pounds then lose all four pounds, thus ending up two pounds less than I started with, so I am not really gaining it all back as it would like to appear to be doing, because when I lose I end up less then when I started.

As for you, if your gains are the same when you lose them as they are when you gain them, lets say, averaging a steady weight of 210 all week there can be reasons why you aren't losing on the scale. If you lose a pound yet weight train and gain a pound in muscle it will look like you are not losing or maybe you have water retention that you arent aware of.

Can you fill me in on what you are doing diet and exercise wise? How long have you been at it? Etc...

[MsTropix]

I really messed up. I had such a sweet tooth today and I was grocery shopping with it too... which was terrible. I was like a bitch in distress! I tried to think beyond my temptations and grabbed a SuperFood drink, ( though it had carbs in it- it was better than taking home a bag of cookies. ) because they are so sweet and thought it would help, but then came home and stole 3 cookies outta my sisters cookie box laying on the table...unattended :(

I do feel better now that I have blown it, lol. Oh well, there will be days like this. Such is life. One cheat since Easter day is good work.

[Going4Lean]

Hey, that didn`t sound so terribly bad! When you said in our team thread that you were bad...I was expecting BaaaaaaD!! ;) If you wanna see BaaaaD...you should have seen me last week, when I was just craving endlessly and I wound up finishing my day with 263g of glorious, water retaining, carbs! LOL The only saving grace..was that my calories still remained below my maintenance range and my cravings were taken care off!! :D

Who knows..this little splurge of yours could just be the trick you need to get that scale moving again. Think positive! :)

[MsTropix]

Hey, that didn`t sound so terribly bad! When you said in our team thread that you were bad...I was expecting BaaaaaaD!! ;) If you wanna see BaaaaD...you should have seen me last week, when I was just craving endlessly and I wound up finishing my day with 263g of glorious, water retaining, carbs! LOL The only saving grace..was that my calories still remained below my maintenance range and my cravings were taken care off!! :D

Who knows..this little splurge of yours could just be the trick you need to get that scale moving again. Think positive! :)

Yep I was thinkin the same thing, lol, that I have seen posts that cofessed obeying the urge to slam down some stuff they shouldn't have just to wake up a couple days later weighing even less! So I am stayin positive, lol.

I just finished watchin that movie 30 Nights. OMGosh- I do not spook easily, but that movie got under my skin. LOL, sheesh! It was a good flik. And I have a niece in Alaska so that made it even better, lol.

PS I ate 6 cookies. ;)

[MsTropix]

Well I haven't yet gained from the cookie binge yesterday, lol, whew! I have for the last two days been consuming a bowel cleanse. Just in case my side was hurting from constipation. That department has not been working well- so a treatment was in order. Who knows maybe I will lose some poundage from it!!!!

This mornings brkfst was two beef patties w 3 slices of cheese and topped w sour cream. Yum, oh and a pro shake. :)

[MsTropix]

Dinner was steak and water. Now snacking on salami.

[Ouchburns]

Dinner was steak and water. Now snacking on salami.

Hey Ketotherapy, how are things going? Looks like your keeping a good log! Do you snack often after you eat dinner? The reason I ask is snacking is a good habit to get rid of, so try to avoid snacking at all, its hard to keep track of any calories you eat when you do and its very easy to go way over your daily caloric intake.

[MsTropix]

Hey Ketotherapy, how are things going? Looks like your keeping a good log! Do you snack often after you eat dinner? The reason I ask is snacking is a good habit to get rid of, so try to avoid snacking at all, its hard to keep track of any calories you eat when you do and its very easy to go way over your daily caloric intake.

No I call all of my meals snacking but since most people consider the morning meal brkfst and an evening meal dinner I just stick to that....I dont count calories just carbs.

I havent seen you in a while how are you doing?

[Ouchburns]

No I call all of my meals snacking but since most people consider the morning meal brkfst and an evening meal dinner I just stick to that....I dont count calories just carbs.

I havent seen you in a while how are you doing?

Doing ok, had a weekend of self destruction because it was my bday, but thats it till i hit 200lbs. How are things with your lifestyle change, are you staying strong?

[MsTropix]

Doing ok, had a weekend of self destruction because it was my bday, but thats it till i hit 200lbs. How are things with your lifestyle change, are you staying strong?

Well between last night and the night before I have consumed 12 cookies. My weight is still at 318. I am not a cookie eater either, so it was weird that I felt like I needed to raid my sisters cookies. But I am over it now. I woke up feeling much better today, lol.

I would say I am staying plenty strong. I don't feel guilty about this one splurge I had in over 4 weeks.

Brkfst is 3 chkn sausage links w sour cream blended with coconut oil- and a pro shake blended w my psyllium husk and a bottle of water.

http://www.mehmetjan.com/myspace/comments/myspace-comments/myspace-comments-1/myspace-happy-birthday-comments/myspace-happy-birthday-comments-7.gif

[Ouchburns]

I try to think about how crappy im going to feel before I put the bad food choices in my mouth, it works pretty well.

[MsTropix]

Dinner is a few cold hot dawgs and water.

Will make a pro shake later. Been so much going on today and the stress is catchin up. My daughter has been on the phone with me much for about three days and has called off her weddin and will be on a bus to my state tomorrow and I am so worried about her.

Just can't stomach much food right now.

[MsTropix]

NO COMMENTS tonight.

[Ouchburns]

NO COMMENTS tonight.

What happened!!!??! If something bad happened with your diet and your not impressed with yourself, the most important thing you can do is just back back on track like nothing ever happened! Keep it going, I know its a slow grueling process, I started at almost the exact same weight as you, but you gota keep on truckin!

[MsTropix]

What happened!!!??! If something bad happened with your diet and your not impressed with yourself, the most important thing you can do is just back back on track like nothing ever happened! Keep it going, I know its a slow grueling process, I started at almost the exact same weight as you, but you gota keep on truckin!

:) Yes you got it. I had the worst day ever yesterday and I just ugh, that's it just the worst ever.

I left the house at 11 am w no brkfst and by 11pm I still had not had any food and still wasn't home. What was suppose to be 2 hour trip lasted all day instead, and included a tow truck, not once- but twice!

I ate a big mac... :(


So erase, erase...It never happened and I am just still sitting on 318 pounds, :(. You reap the results of your diet, I promise. If anybody is out there... DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE W/O FOOD! Keep the kitchen stocked and always make time to eat.

[Ouchburns]

dont worry about it at all, considering the circumstances you did pretty well, a big mac is not all that bad on its own. I always keep food in the house and emergence food in the car like pecans and a jar of peanut butter and a spoon, this ensures that you will be able to eat keto styles no matter what! Just keep on trucking, I dont want to scare you but it takes about a year to develop good eating habits, you can do it.

p.s. just the fact that you thought about what you were putting into your body and regretting it and acknowledging it as a bad food choice is a step ahead in the right direction!

[terminator6600]

Haha!

I have returned from the depths of the internets. :D

Looks like you're making solid progress, Keto. :) The past two weeks haven't been great for me either - lots of cheating, but now I'm back and solid since the beginning of last week. Haven't weighed myself lately, but my middle pack on my abs is starting to show up! :D

Keep moving forward! And don't feel so bad about your cheat - know what you did only set you back and resolve not to do it again! If you stress a lot about cheating, you might find yourself just eating some more to relieve the stress of cheating! (I know I have before... =/)

I believe in you!

[bigg_K]

Went through the log, looks good!

Except try to post up what you eat throughout the day. And maybe take a glance at what your calories are so you know more or less where you're standing. Otherwise just stick to it!

[MsTropix]

dont worry about it at all, considering the circumstances you did pretty well, a big mac is not all that bad on its own. I always keep food in the house and emergence food in the car like pecans and a jar of peanut butter and a spoon, this ensures that you will be able to eat keto styles no matter what! Just keep on trucking, I dont want to scare you but it takes about a year to develop good eating habits, you can do it.

p.s. just the fact that you thought about what you were putting into your body and regretting it and acknowledging it as a bad food choice is a step ahead in the right direction!

Yep I began a organic lifestyle a couple of yrs ago- That was when I learned fast food was an enemy. These days I am trying to learn which organic foods are the enemy... :)

[MsTropix]

Haha!

I have returned from the depths of the internets. :D

Looks like you're making solid progress, Keto. :) The past two weeks haven't been great for me either - lots of cheating, but now I'm back and solid since the beginning of last week. Haven't weighed myself lately, but my middle pack on my abs is starting to show up! :D

Keep moving forward! And don't feel so bad about your cheat - know what you did only set you back and resolve not to do it again! If you stress a lot about cheating, you might find yourself just eating some more to relieve the stress of cheating! (I know I have before... =/)

I believe in you!

Thank you so much! Now that the tow days are behind me ( hopefully ) and my children have arrived at my house safely and unharmed... I am going to snap back into my old self again.

[MsTropix]

Went through the log, looks good!

Except try to post up what you eat throughout the day. And maybe take a glance at what your calories are so you know more or less where you're standing. Otherwise just stick to it!

Umm, well... I have been posting what I eat when I am online. But over the past week and a half I have been caught up in life and not eating much at all. So I guess that would be hard to post what I am not eating.

Also I don't count calories. Simplicity is my goal. Checking carbs is already too much as it is, but I do it. My energy is fine and I am losing weight without the cal count.

I was originally 331 just so y'all know- I had a different BB.com account under another name before I had this one. I dunno if that helps explain anything.

[MsTropix]

Hey Terminator, thank you for the reps!

[terminator6600]

Hey Terminator, thank you for the reps!

Mmhmm, mmhmm!

And NICE! I had forgotten your original weight! 13lb in a few short weeks is AWESOME!! :D

[MsTropix]

I Am trying to figure out how I can chart my meals too...

[terminator6600]

I Am trying to figure out how I can chart my meals too...

CalorieKing, Dailyplate, or FitDay?

That's how I do it in my log..

[MsTropix]

CalorieKing, Dailyplate, or FitDay?

That's how I do it in my log..

No no no- I meant a graph I can post on my thread... Sorry for the confusion. I did use to use FitDay.com though. :)

[MsTropix]

I had boiled eggs, salami and cheddar cheese w a pro shake for breakfast.

Spent the day at the beach- then came home at 9pm and cooked dinner which was 2 chkn hot sausages dipped in french onion dip ( 2 carbs ) and about 5 med shrimps w a pro shake.

Can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow!

[terminator6600]

Can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow!

I'm with ya on that one.. I'm ready to destroy my shoulders.. :D

[MsTropix]

Brkfst: Cheddar Ch, ham and boiled egg w a pro shake

Lunch: 4 Hot Dawgs and spinach dip

[MsTropix]

Brkfst: 2 sausage and hamburger patties w sour cream, guacamole and pepper cheese.

Lunch: 4 Hot dawgs w onion dip and pro shake.

Gym tonight.

Weight has been at 318 for some time now. I have blown the last two weeks of my diet either not eating from nerves or pained by that pinch in my side. I am doing better now and my diet has been in check for a few days now. I see that I have a gradula reduction in my weight from a 318.9 to 318.0. :) So the best is yet to come still. My keto stick reads very dark, yay!

[MsTropix]

I have lost so many inches! Progress continues... :)

[MsTropix]

Dinner: crumbled sausage and beef mixed with avacado and sour cream and a side of scrambled eggs. Now I am gonna go drink a pro shake. Scale is on the move. I expect to wake up tomorrow or the next day at 317.

[terminator6600]

Dinner: crumbled sausage and beef mixed with avacado and sour cream and a side of scrambled eggs. Now I am gonna go drink a pro shake. Scale is on the move. I expect to wake up tomorrow or the next day at 317.

Yum!

I broke up with keto today. I'm on the move the other way - up the scale.. it's bulk time! :D

...then when I'm up about 10lb of lean mass I guess I'll kiss and make up with my ketones.

I'm at about 11-12% BF right now, down from 19% 2 months ago so I've got a solid bulk platform!

[MsTropix]

Whew Hoo! Congrats to you. I cant wait to see ya all buffed up and greased down. :)

[terminator6600]

Whew Hoo! Congrats to you. I cant wait to see ya all buffed up and greased down. :)

Heh.. got a show next year I'm planning on competing in!! I think I've got a while.. :p I want to bulk up to 205 and cut and see how I look and if I'm still not happy get up as far as 225 at 6% BF.

[MsTropix]

Brkfst: Salami, water and a pro shake.

[Freddie Beef]

Subbed

[MsTropix]

Oh oh oh! And on the 15th I posted I was hoping to wake up at 317, and I forgot to post I DID!!! I was 317 that day and 317 still today. I have had so much going on I blanked out my progress report.

Welcome TBF. Good to have you on board.

Brkfst: Water ( out of pro shake ) Bacon, eggs and sour cream ( the sour cream has been a life saver )

BTW- I found a God send at the store the other day too. The veggie section had a dip area- veggie dips, avacado dips, french onion dips, hot wing dips, etc... and they were only 2 carbs per 2 TBSP.

[MsTropix]

Before I went on this diet I use to have falling blood sugars almost daily- and now I rarely have them anymore. But since I do still have them sometimes, I recently bought a bottle of glucogen tablets ( 4g fast acting carbs ) and yesterday I ended up needing one and it killed my hunger and crankiness in about 5 minutes. So I was able to get dinner cooked without grabbing something quick and carbed up to eat. The flavor of those tablets are perfect.

[Jadesky]

Howdy :) Thought I would just drop by - glad you are doing so well on Keto:) And glad the glucogen tabs are working for ya too. If you plan your meals every 2 or 3 hours, does that solve the hypoglycemia too? I know its hard to plan, but might be worth testing...

[MsTropix]

Howdy :) Thought I would just drop by - glad you are doing so well on Keto:) And glad the glucogen tabs are working for ya too. If you plan your meals every 2 or 3 hours, does that solve the hypoglycemia too? I know its hard to plan, but might be worth testing...

Yes I do that whenever possible. :)

[Jadesky]

Well that's good. I guess that means your metabolism is very efficient! You're a fat burning machine :)

[SomeoneStopMe]

40 pounds and a six pack.

1 year later im and still on it, and adding mass, gained 10 pounds of muscle 157 last summer, 167 today, and still six pack. have my orginal transformation in my sig. i will post my one year progress picks once in down to 5-6 percent bf :)

[terminator6600]

Hi Keto! How's it going? :)

Are you noticing cardio and lifting being any easier or harder with keto? It seems I have more up front energy with carbs but less endurance.

[MsTropix]

Hi Keto! How's it going? :)

Are you noticing cardio and lifting being any easier or harder with keto? It seems I have more up front energy with carbs but less endurance.

Hi Treminator. These last two weeks have been tretcherous for me as far as working out at the gym due to a hectic personal life lately. I am so not use to DRAMA and that is the word that would explain me at this time. When I think it's over, it's just starting again, :( .

So to answer your question about cardio / Keto... No, it hasn't felt easier yet.

I do have a question though that has been on my mind since the start of my diet- or since the first pound I lost anyway-

I noticed when I started losing weight that my BMovements were a yellow diarhhea. And it was always followed by weight loss. ALWAYS. Now as of last night... I vomited my dinner ( two grilled chickens ) and then had that yellow diarrhea all night long. Today I am 4 pounds less, so far. Since this has been the way the diet has worked for me all along, I was wondering if you, Terminator or any other Keto slave has experienced this as I have.

I retain a lot of water in my body, to the point that if I press on my shinn, for example, it will leave a pit. Since starting this diet the water retentiopn has subsided drastically. Now, after last nights experience, from the loss of all that fluid I am wondering if I have expelled the water retention I have had for 3 yrs now. So I am excited to see what becomes of this.

I doubt I will have an appetite to post today as I still have two minutes to run to the toilet after just a sip of water. I don't feel like I have the flu at all. This has all been crazy. I have a feeling by tonight I may look forward to another couple pounds lost. If it's all water, I am so thankful. As I am assuming the fluid lost is water and the yellow is fat loss. I know it has to exit somewhere.

Have a nice day. I am going to lay down and rest the rest of my day. Been a hard evening. :)

Blessings.

[terminator6600]

Huh.. doesn't seem normal. =/

I usually had the opposite way where I would go 3-4 days without having a movement. Some days I have creatine stress related diarrhea, but nothing like what you described. Sounds like you are losing a lot of water weight.. I'd be a little concerned.. just make sure you adjust your water intake accordingly. I never felt sick or anything on keto so I dunno.. I only threw up once from something bodybuilding related and that was from an arginine overload.

Hope you feel better. :(

[Freddie Beef]

Be Careful!!!!

[MsTropix]

Oh I only felt sick last night not all the other times. I think I have a bug this time, doesnt feel normal at this point. I wasn't able to hold in any fluids until after 11 am today.

I am drinking food grade hydrogen peroxide to kill the bug and drinking lots of plain water to rehydrate. My lips cracked about three times today, :( . I haven't had a meal today, the smells in the house from others cooking today make me nauseated. So it's been water and pumpkin seeds oh and a few glucose tablets.

I lost another two pounds today. So I am at 311 now and my scale shows a fall of 311.9, 311.4 to 311.0, so I am drinking as much water as possible. Hopefully I will get better and still reap the loss of weight, :) .

[terminator6600]

Oh I only felt sick last night not all the other times. I think I have a bug this time, doesnt feel normal at this point. I wasn't able to hold in any fluids until after 11 am today.

I am drinking food grade hydrogen peroxide to kill the bug and drinking lots of plain water to rehydrate. My lips cracked about three times today, :( . I haven't had a meal today, the smells in the house from others cooking today make me nauseated. So it's been water and pumpkin seeds oh and a few glucose tablets.

I lost another two pounds today. So I am at 311 now and my scale shows a fall of 311.9, 311.4 to 311.0, so I am drinking as much water as possible. Hopefully I will get better and still reap the loss of weight, :) .

Hydrogen peroxide? That's hardcore.. you know peroxides are a result of oxidative stress (free radicals) and can damage cell structure, right? (Which I assume is why you're using it to feel better) If it's viral it will do nothing, though and even if it's bacterial it could cause more harm than good..

[MsTropix]

Hydrogen peroxide? That's hardcore.. you know peroxides are a result of oxidative stress (free radicals) and can damage cell structure, right? (Which I assume is why you're using it to feel better) If it's viral it will do nothing, though and even if it's bacterial it could cause more harm than good..

Thank you for the input- But I beg to differ. :) Previous experience with Hepatitis and Hydrogen Peroxide made me a believer in the healing property of it.

Oh and it cured me and my daughter from severe acne.

http://www.venusproject.com/ethics_in_action/hydrogen_peroxide_therapy.html

[terminator6600]

Thank you for the input- But I beg to differ. :) Previous experience with Hepatitis and Hydrogen Peroxide made me a believer in the healing property of it.

Oh and it cured me and my daughter from severe acne.

http://www.venusproject.com/ethics_in_action/hydrogen_peroxide_therapy.html

Yes, yes, I know it's used in homeopathic medicine and does actually work (since free radicals damage everything, bacterial cells included), I was just questioning the net benefit bearing damage to healthy cells in mind.

[MsTropix]

Yes, yes, I know it's used in homeopathic medicine and does actually work (since free radicals damage everything, bacterial cells included), I was just questioning the net benefit bearing damage to healthy cells in mind.

Oh, :). Hehe. I have no other comments...

[MsTropix]

Well I hit 310... I still havent been able to gain a appetite, :(. Lots of water!

[MsTropix]

308 now. I am taking a vacation from updating. I am so weak and so sick. Will return when better. Thank you.

[Freddie Beef]

308 now. I am taking a vacation from updating. I am so weak and so sick. Will return when better. Thank you.

The Keto diet is an ass kicker!!! Get better soon.

[MsTropix]

Hi TBF. Thanks for visiting again.

Keto is an ass kicker to say the least, TBF. It's been a miracle diet for me, that is for sure. I am down 2 more pounds this morning, now at 306. That's 25 lost so far. And I didn't s h i t it all out thru the night either, as I have been doing just that since Thursday, lol, I woke up feeling much better this morning.

I am not going to eat much in the way of solids today, just to be sure I don't get sick again, so it's just water all day. Maybe I will eat something solid at bedtime.

Lost a couple of more bootie inches. :) . My shoulder measurements are working wonders too.

Blessings, - Keto

[MsTropix]

If anyone cares to know, I use the calculations from my low carb diet book instead of the scale to configure my body fat.

1. Multiply your weight ( in pounds ) times 703.

2. Multiply your height ( in inches ) times itself.

3. Take the numbers you got in step one and divide it from the number you got in step two.

The result is your BMI.

[MsTropix]

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug." Do you want a room with or without a view?

[Ouchburns]

If anyone cares to know, I use the calculations from my low carb diet book instead of the scale to configure my body fat.

1. Multiply your weight ( in pounds ) times 703.

2. Multiply your height ( in inches ) times itself.

3. Take the numbers you got in step one and divide it from the number you got in step two.

The result is your BMI.

I just did these calculations and it says that Im 30% BF which I know is wrong by about 11% on the plus side. It doesnt take into effect (like most calculations) LBM.

[Jadesky]

I'm confused - does this calculation show BMI or %BF? When I do it, I get my BMI I think... which is not a good measure for people with lots of muscle like Ouchburns...

[Ouchburns]

I'm confused - does this calculation show BMI or %BF? When I do it, I get my BMI I think... which is not a good measure for people with lots of muscle like Ouchburns...

you have to divide the larger number by the smaller number and it gives you your BF%

[terminator6600]

WOW!

Keto, you're a rockstar! 25lb already? Way to freakin' go!!! :D

[MsTropix]

Im so sorry you guys. I have been so sick STILL.

[terminator6600]

Hi Keto.. feeling better today? :)

[Ouchburns]

Hope your feeling better Keto!

[MsTropix]

Okay I am better now. I am back in the game. Went to the beach yesterday- first time I have been out of the house since getting sick, and I got fried. I am like a crispy bacon strip. Speaking of bacon strips- while I was sick my keto diet slacked big time. I ate what everyone served me in bed... and hoped to keep it down. Anyway here am I. Ready to go again.

[terminator6600]

Okay I am better now. I am back in the game. Went to the beach yesterday- first time I have been out of the house since getting sick, and I got fried. I am like a crispy bacon strip. Speaking of bacon strips- while I was sick my keto diet slacked big time. I ate what everyone served me in bed... and hoped to keep it down. Anyway here am I. Ready to go again.

That's the spirit! And I bet getting fried after getting sick was no fun.

Drink some green tea and get those AOXs and some milk for those probiotics! Get that immune system going again! :)

Good to have you back. :o

[MsTropix]

That's the spirit! And I bet getting fried after getting sick was no fun.

Drink some green tea and get those AOXs and some milk for those probiotics! Get that immune system going again! :)

Good to have you back. :o

Hi and thank you. I am getting ready to leave the house, so I will make that green tea as you suggested and I have some probiotic pills too so I will eat some of those real quick... ( does heavy cream have probiotics in it? ) I would not have thought to do all that on my own, hehe.

Brkfst was a beef patty topped w cheese and mushrooms, scrambled eggs, a side of cucumber, and a vitamin shake.

Okay I am off to the police department and to a couple of beauty schools. My daughter and I are gonna look into doing beauty schools. We love that kind of stuff.

[MsTropix]

Didnt have time, again, to eat much today- however, I did consume a few bites of chicken breast and some lettuce w cucumber.

I got word today that my gym membership has been renewed- so I will be back in the gym for a year this time around, yippee!

I bought a grill tonight, so I am ready for summer time. I cook outdoors every night that weather permits during the summer.

I plan to hit at least 299 by the end of May- Lord bring me thru.

[MsTropix]

Brkfst: Scrambled eggs, sausage links, blend of squash/zuchini- water. Used butter for cooking. I may brew some coffee in a few and add coconut oil and heavy cream to it, yum.

I have had a corned beef brisqette ( spell check ) slow cookin in the crock pot all night- so that will be dinner. I threw in some celery and whole potatoes, but only two because I will not be eating those, :) . Will serve iced tea with dinner.

Now that I am all better from that food poisoning I have re-established my previous weight of 320... Ugh, so now I am back to business. AT least I didn't get back up to 331.

Will be at the gym tonight.

[MsTropix]

I drank water for brkfst and luch- but dinner is getting grilled with organic mequite chips. Keto beef patties with veggie toppings and topped with sour cream and avacado. Yum. Oh and ice tea and water to drink.

[MsTropix]

Been having bowel issues since that food poisoning. Went and bought metamucil. I need to get to bed its 6 am, when I wake I plan to be ketoized all day until tomorra mornin.

[MsTropix]

brkfst: scrambled eggs again, chicken sausage, tomato ( light ) onion and sour cream and spices.

[MsTropix]

On my way to the gym then gonna get some food in this house! :)

All I have had to eat today was a steak- nothin else.

[MsTropix]

I bought six steaks last night- yummy. Had one for dinner last night w some summer squash, warmed up but still slightly raw w water and another one for breakfast, less the squash. I need to go hit up my fruit stand today and grab some veggies.

319- one pound loss after two days on strict keto again. Finally getting back on track.

[Delphene]

I really appreciate all the information you outlined at the beginning of your thread. In all that you have read, is it true that psyllium husk powder and flaxseed don't count as carbs? I DEFINITELY need more fiber as I have problems being 'regular'. I am on a 'clean' keto diet in that I compete in 7 weeks but have lots of problems eliminating. So I really appreciate the point you made in that I should be drinking more water. 1/2 my weight in ounces of water. I know I am not doing this which would equate the bathroom issues I am sure. Thanks for making this all so simple with your point by point form.

[MsTropix]

I really appreciate all the information you outlined at the beginning of your thread. In all that you have read, is it true that psyllium husk powder and flaxseed don't count as carbs? I DEFINITELY need more fiber as I have problems being 'regular'. I am on a 'clean' keto diet in that I compete in 7 weeks but have lots of problems eliminating. So I really appreciate the point you made in that I should be drinking more water. 1/2 my weight in ounces of water. I know I am not doing this which would equate the bathroom issues I am sure. Thanks for making this all so simple with your point by point form.

HI there, I am pretty sure I have visited your thread, :) .

Thank you for thanking me, lol. Anything I hear or read that I find interesting, I write it down.

GOOD LUCK! on your competition. Have you ever done keto before, or is this a new one for you? I love it myself. So get to drinking up all that psyllium husk, just make sure you are consuming all that water too and get your gutt rinsed out. :) .

Keep me updated!
I have sent you a PM as well.
-Keto

[MsTropix]

Please let me know if you have more tips I can add to this list.



1. Coconut Oil Has a strong Ketogenic effect

2. Cut Keto Stix in half to make them last twice as long.

3. During ketosis calcium, Vit D, Iron, Foilc Acid, potassium and Sodium is spilled in the urine so supplementing those nutrients is needed. Sodium can be easily replenished with a broth. Potassium can be balanced with avacados ( which is 60% higher in potassium than bananas).

4. 12 to 15 NET Carb Grams should come from salad greens and other veggies

5. Stick to only 20G Carbs per day- do your math

6. Fiber supplement such as Phsyllium Husk Powder and Flaxseeds are recommended in the early stages of the diet

7. Weakness and exhaustion is to be expected the first several days as your body adjusts, so HANG in there! ADDING salt will help with this.

8. About.com has a list of low carb veggies and low carb fruits

9. The diet is not a license to gorge! eat when you are hungry and stop when you are comfy.

10. Choose obvious "healthy fatty foods" NO FILLER MEATS such as: sausage links, hot dogs, bologna, meatballs, etc. ( Check the Labels to make sure you know if there are fillers or not )

11. Snack every three hours

12. Drink one half of your body weight in ounces of water. VERY IMPORTANT

13. If you get shaky, fatigued, feel unusually bad, its probably a carb crash- solution: Eat more fat. Blood sugar levels are critical to the brain and body, so your brain won't let you go too far without throwing a tantrum. At this point, you'll feel hungry, possibly weak and shaky, maybe tired and some will even get a headache. You have now reached a level of carb depletion that opens a door to significant bodyfat loss.

14. Supplement with caffeine and ephedrine. ( although some may experience sugar craves from caffeine )

15. Consider using a Buddy System on this diet.

16. Midnight leg cramps can be helped with extra potassium. Avacados are a great source and have 60% more potassium than bananas which are banned from keto anyway.

17. Eat all the eggs you want. The body can only absorb the cholesterol of two eggs per day anyway, the rest is voided in urine or fecal matter.

18. Use FITDAY.com to log your meals. The foods are already programmed to count carbs for you and the stats graph on food is a blessing to visually show you what you are doing when you eat.

19. Fruit will bring you OUT of ketosis, avoid it at ALL costs.

[MsTropix]

Trying out a new Keto chart. Hopefully it will help me out.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/valntyne06/KetoChartUpdate.jpg

[Delphene]

GOOD LUCK! on your competition. Have you ever done keto before, or is this a new one for you? -Keto

Thanks! I have done keto before but it is a very clean form of keto....I really follow Dave Palumbo's diet for show. I love how I feel with very very low carbs as opposed to high carb precontest diet.

Oh and the only thing I would add to your list if I were you is a small description of what a person can and should expect the week starting keto. AND stress that the 'transition' will only last 1 day. I call this transition a metabolic shift where the body shifts from being a glucose dependent machine to a stored fat burning machine.

How I explain it to the girls I coach to stage is like this:
Blood sugar levels are critical to the brain and body, so your brain won't let you go too far without throwing a tantrum. At this point, you'll feel hungry, possibly weak and shaky, maybe tired and some will even get a headache. You have now reached a level of carb depletion that opens a door to significant bodyfat loss.

If you give in to the hunger at this point, you'll refill your muscle and liver glycogen as well as your blood stream glucose (sugar), and you'll have to start over. Unfortunately, this is a pattern of many dieters. 3 or 4 days goes well and then a repletion or binge sends them back to the starting point. However, if you stay within your suggested food total ranges through this 'tough' ONE DAY of being carb-depleted, a great advancement takes place. Since you're not giving in to the carb cravings, your brain is forced into plan B. Blan B is that since you're not providing more glucose from your diet, your body has to find another source.

So this doesn't turn into a biochemistry lesson, let me explain using the analogy of a child throwing a temper tantrum since that is what our body feels like when we hit the 3rd or 4th day, depending on the individual and how much stored glycogen and carbs they have in their body.

I liken the body to a spoiled child who will natter and natter to get what it wants. (Plan A). Sugar is easy, the body uses it easily and wants what is easy. When it doesn't get what it wants, it rebels. Thus the feeling of being hungry, possibly weak and shaky, maybe tired and some will even get a headache. Spoiled child saying, "If I don't get what I want, I will make you pay dearly". (stomping feet and throwing self on floor screaming) However, once we don't give in to said child, it reverts to Plan B. (goes to grandma for candy) and leaves you alone, in peace and tranquility of willpower and discipline.

Once your are in, what I call Plan B, there is almost a euphoric rise in energy and a marked decrease in lethargy throughout the day due to the consistency in blood sugar. As long as a person is consistent with suggested food intake totals (not picking off baby's plate ) and keeping to the food required, they are now making up the majority of the caloric deficit through the mechanism of using stored bodyfat. At this point the fat literally pours off you and you are able to stick to your diet with no struggle! With this Metabolic Shift into Plan B, there are NO CRAVINGS. You will experience hunger but it is different. It is manageable. It is just hunger, not a hunger for ______(fill in the blank with whatever you steer towards when you go off your eating plan/diet).

So all along, it wasn't your fault your body acted like a spoiled child when it wasn't getting what it wanted (sugar or glucose). You were kind and thought, "If I give you just a little, will you leave me alone? and behave?" NOPE. In fact it realized you'd given in, it tasted what it wanted and then was at you harder, longer and relentless until you just gave in and once you spike your insulin LOOK OUT KITCHEN. Who could blame you? Now that you know about the missing puzzle peice, the metabolic shift, you must suffer one day until it is over and realize, the best is yet to come, where your clothes literally will be hanging off you. GUARANTEED! Then guard it as if it were the most valuable gift you could ever receive. After all, it is. You may decide to go out of Plan B because you are going to a function or party, no problem. Eat a small amount of food on your eating plan but if you go out of 'the shift' just know that the next few days will be tough again, before it gets easy. Knowledge is understanding, Understanding is POWER!
Being forwarned is being forearmed.

[MsTropix]

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Delphene, I tacked your tip onto number 13. Thank you and have a good day.

[Delphene]

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Delphene, I tacked your tip onto number 13. Thank you and have a good day.

My tip? don't you mean my novel? LOL! you are the sweetest and keep up the great work! you definitely know your stuff.

[MsTropix]

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[MsTropix]

Yum!

I broke up with keto today. I'm on the move the other way - up the scale.. it's bulk time! :D

...then when I'm up about 10lb of lean mass I guess I'll kiss and make up with my ketones.

I'm at about 11-12% BF right now, down from 19% 2 months ago so I've got a solid bulk platform!

Oh wow! Thats great, and hello... been a while, lol. Breaks ups can be productive. Just kiss and make up when needed, :). Good job. I am proud of you.

[milkhouse]

I was hoping someone could help me. Could I actually gain lean mass while on a keto diet? All you really need is excess calories right? Also I was wondering if this would be an example of a day in the life of keto;
3 am-1 scoop protein
5-6:30-wo
6:30- 2 scoops protein
8:30- half cup cottage cheese with 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp pb
11:30- 6 egg whites 4 tsp avacado 1 oz cheese
2:30- 36 almonds
5 pm- 4oz meat 2oz cheese
7:30- 1 scoop protein 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp pb

[terminator6600]

Yes, keto-bulking is legit (and might be even better than regular bulking due to reduced fat gain). You need excess calories (about 500-1000 over maintenance), and smart macroing.

Your listed diet looks pretty solid, but I'd reduce the amount of nuts you're taking in. PB and almonds both have carbs in them, which can add up fast. Also, you need a very low carb protein powder (like Optimum Whey or VPX Zero-Carb Protein)

[MsTropix]

I was hoping someone could help me. Could I actually gain lean mass while on a keto diet? All you really need is excess calories right? Also I was wondering if this would be an example of a day in the life of keto;
3 am-1 scoop protein
5-6:30-wo
6:30- 2 scoops protein
8:30- half cup cottage cheese with 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp pb
11:30- 6 egg whites 4 tsp avacado 1 oz cheese
2:30- 36 almonds
5 pm- 4oz meat 2oz cheese
7:30- 1 scoop protein 2 tbsp heavy cream and 2 tbsp pb

Terminator covered your answer on lean mass..

However- You and I log differently. Yes, I snack randomly all day as well as eat full meals between snacks. I do not count calories at all, but I can eyeball not to go under 3150 calories daily.

I use a low carb protein as well as low carb foods no PButter unless I am desperate.

You should use whole fat cottage cheese. Eat the egg yolks. ( I hear that it contains the protein and even if it doesnt eggs are only 1 carb, so eat the whole thing)

Avacado is a fatty food, so I eat a whole one quite often and still stay in ketosis but as for my cheese I have no limits on that either. It's only like 1carb and one can only take in so much cheese ya know?

I eat pumpkin seeds, so I dont know anything about the almonds.

I would recommend a LOT more meat, fatty meats. A daily dose of psyllium husk followed by half of your body weight in ounces of water to keep all of those constipating foods rinsed out of your gutt.

Oh and ahem, cough...cough...
Add more low carb veggies. Alfalfa, mushrooms, parsley, bok choy, peppers, celery, radish, chives, lettuce, romaine, cucumber-etc, etc...


Yes, keto-bulking is legit (and might be even better than regular bulking due to reduced fat gain). You need excess calories (about 500-1000 over maintenance), and smart macroing.

Your listed diet looks pretty solid, but I'd reduce the amount of nuts you're taking in. PB and almonds both have carbs in them, which can add up fast. Also, you need a very low carb protein powder (like Optimum Whey or VPX Zero-Carb Protein)


Hi Terminator! Have missed ya.

[MsTropix]

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[arkskier]

hello guys, just dropping by to check how you guys are doing. Is Atkins the same as keto? Because I've forgotten the terms lol. Congrats to ketotherapy for staying strong! You inspire many people, you know?

I did lose a lot with Atkins, 150 lbs in 1.5 years, so yea I can vouch for it. I just remember that I policed my carb intake to within 15 g a day. As regards the caloric total, I really think that in the end you have to also limit it. In the beginning I was taking in maybe 2000 calories. But at some point my loss stalled. I cut it down to 1500 and that broke the plateau. Then at some point it stalled again, and I had to decrease it to 1000 calories. I know this sounds drastic, but I'm short and I think my maintenance diet is 1500-1700 calories, so this was not that drastic.

I have to say though that on the Atkins I felt weak. In the first year I did cardio/weights maybe 4-5 times a week, but after that my calories were too low I just felt too weak I had to stop going to the gym altogether.

As regards the yellow liquid in feces, I don't think I had that. The negative of Atkins though, is that because of the fast weight loss, you get lots of loose skin. Mine has improved but after a year I still have a lot on my tummy area. Anyone experienced this and had a solution other than surgery? Another thing that surprised me was, once I stopped keto and returned to regular clean eating, I gained 10 lbs immediately in the first week. Maybe that was water getting back on my body. After that, though, my weight kind of stabilized.

Oh and terminator, don't you feel a bit weak though with keto? I mean, I can't imagine lifting and not eating carbs. I don't know. I'm new to lifting, so. Don't you lose strength while on it? Because when I was on Atkins I lost a lot of muscle. And for the most part of it I did some weight training on top of cardio. Any help here? Is keto more effective on a cutting phase than just limiting carb intake as most people do? I'm afraid of losing more hard-earned muscle.

Also, I know this is not a keto question, but when I'm cutting (maybe 100-130 g of carbs a day), I have trouble sleeping at night because I feel something in my legs. Not cramps. A bit of discomfort that I can't describe. Will supplementing with potassium help this?

[arkskier]

And, ketotherapy, I like that story you have on your visit to a mental hospital. What hospital was that and where was this? Why did you go to a mental hospital? I'm asking for details because I want to write something about this, maybe a story or a poem. I kind of need details. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it. Thanks!

[milkhouse]

Terminator covered your answer on lean mass..

However- You and I log differently. Yes, I snack randomly all day as well as eat full meals between snacks. I do not count calories at all, but I can eyeball not to go under 3150 calories daily.

I use a low carb protein as well as low carb foods no PButter unless I am desperate.

You should use whole fat cottage cheese. Eat the egg yolks. ( I hear that it contains the protein and even if it doesnt eggs are only 1 carb, so eat the whole thing)

Avacado is a fatty food, so I eat a whole one quite often and still stay in ketosis but as for my cheese I have no limits on that either. It's only like 1carb and one can only take in so much cheese ya know?

I eat pumpkin seeds, so I dont know anything about the almonds.

I would recommend a LOT more meat, fatty meats. A daily dose of psyllium husk followed by half of your body weight in ounces of water to keep all of those constipating foods rinsed out of your gutt.

Oh and ahem, cough...cough...
Add more low carb veggies. Alfalfa, mushrooms, parsley, bok choy, peppers, celery, radish, chives, lettuce, romaine, cucumber-etc, etc...




Hi Terminator! Have missed ya.

so whole avacados have carbs and so do veggies so hows that different than pbutter and if say i am only supposed to have 115 grams of fat bcause to lose bf you only take in 10 cals per lb of bodyweight and 1 gram protein per lb of lbm right? so how coula i not worry about cheese if its 10g fat per 1 oz? sorry but i thought i had a plan but i guess i don't thanks for your patience with me while i figure this out

[MsTropix]

hello guys, just dropping by to check how you guys are doing. Is Atkins the same as keto? Because I've forgotten the terms lol. Congrats to ketotherapy for staying strong! You inspire many people, you know?

I did lose a lot with Atkins, 150 lbs in 1.5 years, so yea I can vouch for it. I just remember that I policed my carb intake to within 15 g a day. As regards the caloric total, I really think that in the end you have to also limit it. In the beginning I was taking in maybe 2000 calories. But at some point my loss stalled. I cut it down to 1500 and that broke the plateau. Then at some point it stalled again, and I had to decrease it to 1000 calories. I know this sounds drastic, but I'm short and I think my maintenance diet is 1500-1700 calories, so this was not that drastic.

I have to say though that on the Atkins I felt weak. In the first year I did cardio/weights maybe 4-5 times a week, but after that my calories were too low I just felt too weak I had to stop going to the gym altogether.

As regards the yellow liquid in feces, I don't think I had that. The negative of Atkins though, is that because of the fast weight loss, you get lots of loose skin. Mine has improved but after a year I still have a lot on my tummy area. Anyone experienced this and had a solution other than surgery? Another thing that surprised me was, once I stopped keto and returned to regular clean eating, I gained 10 lbs immediately in the first week. Maybe that was water getting back on my body. After that, though, my weight kind of stabilized.

Oh and terminator, don't you feel a bit weak though with keto? I mean, I can't imagine lifting and not eating carbs. I don't know. I'm new to lifting, so. Don't you lose strength while on it? Because when I was on Atkins I lost a lot of muscle. And for the most part of it I did some weight training on top of cardio. Any help here? Is keto more effective on a cutting phase than just limiting carb intake as most people do? I'm afraid of losing more hard-earned muscle.

Also, I know this is not a keto question, but when I'm cutting (maybe 100-130 g of carbs a day), I have trouble sleeping at night because I feel something in my legs. Not cramps. A bit of discomfort that I can't describe. Will supplementing with potassium help this?


Hi again. You had a lot to write, forgive me if I only comment on one or two things, lol. I did not/have not lost any strength on keto. I mantain my carbs as well. I get them only from low carb veggies though. Not from fake foods, like bread, pasta, tortillas, etc... I weight train at least 4 days a week, but moreso 5 days a week. Also, I use a fast acting carb supplement called glucose tablets before a workout if I feel I need it. So far that has only happened if I skipped a meal or have a bug in my system. I do not count calories. I eat all I want. I can not deal with being hungry. When I stick to the diet, Atkins/Keto=same thing... I will lose between 1-3 pounds a day, but never yet have I not lost something, unless I strayed from the diet. Which I have done. Sighs. I have not had anymore diarrhea since I was last sick, and figured it out to be food poisoning. Ugh, lol.

[MsTropix]

And, ketotherapy, I like that story you have on your visit to a mental hospital. What hospital was that and where was this? Why did you go to a mental hospital? I'm asking for details because I want to write something about this, maybe a story or a poem. I kind of need details. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it. Thanks!

I has no idea what you is talkin bout brah... can you please refer me to the post number you found that statement on, so maybe I can elaborate on it better? LOL.

[MsTropix]

so whole avacados have carbs and so do veggies so hows that different than pbutter and if say i am only supposed to have 115 grams of fat bcause to lose bf you only take in 10 cals per lb of bodyweight and 1 gram protein per lb of lbm right? so how coula i not worry about cheese if its 10g fat per 1 oz? sorry but i thought i had a plan but i guess i don't thanks for your patience with me while i figure this out

On PButter, you can accidently overdose on the carbs since like about only one tablespoon is a serving, but avacados have the oils in them that the body uses to keep you feeling full, just like eating a fatty steak, etc. I am not an expert on this subject by any means, but I have not had probs with the avocados myself. PButter is another story. PButter is like a candy bar to other people, yummy and next thing I know I have finished the whole jar. I wold just stay under 15-40 g carbs, whichever amount of grams keeps you losing weight. Hehe, as for the cheese all I can say is that eating a Keto diet ( in my opinion ) puts all of those written facts to shame. I sure hope that I see more on this topic before night end. I am anxious to see some input on it so we can all understand it better.

[MsTropix]

I am a part of the team on this thread:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=107112061

Please visit it and catch up on all of todays posts, they are talking about drastic weight loss and lose skin etc, today. I am off the intranet now, bye!

[arkskier]

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug." Do you want a room with or without a view?

I was referring to this?

[Freddie Beef]

I was referring to this?

WUT? That is a joke I do believe.

[MsTropix]

I was referring to this?

OMGosh, arkskier- That was a joke I printed off the internet that I had posted in regards to someone that was harassing me, LOL.

[milkhouse]

On PButter, you can accidently overdose on the carbs since like about only one tablespoon is a serving, but avacados have the oils in them that the body uses to keep you feeling full, just like eating a fatty steak, etc. I am not an expert on this subject by any means, but I have not had probs with the avocados myself. PButter is another story. PButter is like a candy bar to other people, yummy and next thing I know I have finished the whole jar. I wold just stay under 15-40 g carbs, whichever amount of grams keeps you losing weight. Hehe, as for the cheese all I can say is that eating a Keto diet ( in my opinion ) puts all of those written facts to shame. I sure hope that I see more on this topic before night end. I am anxious to see some input on it so we can all understand it better.

so do i actually need to count the carbs in avacados and cheese? basically im wondering if i count every macro or not? thanks for the help

[milkhouse]

and what about pickles they say only one carb ?

[milkhouse]

sorry about all the questions but i've also heard that raw broccoli raw celery raw mushrooms and lettuce i can have ulimited amounts is that correct?

[terminator6600]

Hey Milkhouse.. yeah, you do have to count all your carbs - that magic number (which was 30g/day for me) is your net carbs. Most of us don't count fiber as carbs (since most are insoluble and aren't insulin reactive anyways). I think what you need is more variety.. it's tough.. keto doesn't allow for a lot of foods, but there are quite a few more you can eat than you listed.

It's all about that perfect balance. With keto you want about 60% of your calories to come from fat, so this is perfect as cheese is a little over 50% fat and a little more than 45% protein with only about 1g of carbs per oz. You shouldn't think of individual foods macro-wise, but your total daily calories should level out to about 60/35/5 (F/P/C).

You can have virtually unlimited amounts of veggies because they contain almost nothing! Celery for example is mostly just water and fiber and has like .004 something g of carbs per stock. They say unlimited because you'd be full before you racked up any considerable amount of carbs.. but remember, everything in moderation.

I missed you too, Keto. :o

[arkskier]

Hm, that's strange. I didn't find that story funny at all. If anything, I found it quite a bit amusing and true.

[milkhouse]

Hey Milkhouse.. yeah, you do have to count all your carbs - that magic number (which was 30g/day for me) is your net carbs. Most of us don't count fiber as carbs (since most are insoluble and aren't insulin reactive anyways). I think what you need is more variety.. it's tough.. keto doesn't allow for a lot of foods, but there are quite a few more you can eat than you listed.

It's all about that perfect balance. With keto you want about 60% of your calories to come from fat, so this is perfect as cheese is a little over 50% fat and a little more than 45% protein with only about 1g of carbs per oz. You shouldn't think of individual foods macro-wise, but your total daily calories should level out to about 60/35/5 (F/P/C).

You can have virtually unlimited amounts of veggies because they contain almost nothing! Celery for example is mostly just water and fiber and has like .004 something g of carbs per stock. They say unlimited because you'd be full before you racked up any considerable amount of carbs.. but remember, everything in moderation.

I missed you too, Keto. :o

oh sweet so i really can have pretty much all the veggies i want? that actually will make things alot easier because i have been starving but if i can have a huge salad or a bunch of brocolli with my meals that will make things alot easier thank you so much for setting me straight on that so what about the fats in the meat do i count that as well and if i do why not go with leaner meats so that i could have more fats? thanks again for hanging with me

[milkhouse]

and the pickles?

[terminator6600]

and the pickles?

Yeah. Pickles are great for keto. :)

[MsTropix]

so do i actually need to count the carbs in avacados and cheese? basically im wondering if i count every macro or not? thanks for the help

Yes, get some keto stix and monitor how many carbs you can eat before you exit the ketones that spill in your urine. Then, from that point on, you will know how many carbs are safe to eat.

[MsTropix]

Hm, that's strange. I didn't find that story funny at all. If anything, I found it quite a bit amusing and true.

No it wasnt funny and wasnt meant to be funny as the person I was dierecting that post to pissed me off.

[MsTropix]

oh sweet so i really can have pretty much all the veggies i want? that actually will make things alot easier because i have been starving but if i can have a huge salad or a bunch of brocolli with my meals that will make things alot easier thank you so much for setting me straight on that so what about the fats in the meat do i count that as well and if i do why not go with leaner meats so that i could have more fats? thanks again for hanging with me

Start using coconut oil in your coffee, cooking, etc... I am understanding that it induces ketones, which is what you want.

[MsTropix]

Yeah. Pickles are great for keto. :)

Yep and adds just the right flavor for my egg salads mixed in mayo and crunchy celery, etc... yum.

[MsTropix]

I have been such a bad gurl. Once again I am in a keto deficit- I need to get myself skr8. I need coconut oil myself. Mother's Day abused me, now I need to leave that life behind, lol.

[milkhouse]

hey thanks alot you folks have been very helpful i'm definitely giving this a shot is there a certain # of cals i should take in to lose fat. I don't really want to lose weight just body fat.

[MsTropix]

hey thanks alot you folks have been very helpful i'm definitely giving this a shot is there a certain # of cals i should take in to lose fat. I don't really want to lose weight just body fat.

You are very welcome.

I do not count calories so I have no clue what you should take in for a cal intake, however I have read that if you add a zero to the end of your weight...165=1650, then 1650 would be the approx. amount of calories that should be consumed to appropriately fuel your metabolism.

[terminator6600]

You are very welcome.

I do not count calories so I have no clue what you should take in for a cal intake, however I have read that if you add a zero to the end of your weight...165=1650, then 1650 would be the approx. amount of calories that should be consumed to appropriately fuel your metabolism.

That's usually really close to accurate. I was 205 and cutting to 190 and ate ~1900cal a day and shed it in a little under 2 months.

[MsTropix]

i havent been posting my new chart because i go all day doing good then mess up at dinner OR late night or both, then I dont feel like its worth posting my meal chart. Man, I just cant seem to get past this crap.

[MsTropix]

Starting fresh today to get back into ketosis. I am feeling overwhelmed and a lot like quitting. A LOT, like quitting. I will not though...Just gotta move forward and start fresh every day if thats what it takes. It's not the diet that I am having a hard time with, its a great diet, but I am not in good spirits with myself or my family- my environment is weighing on me and I cant seem to escape. I need a life.

[MsTropix]

I have trouble sleeping at night because I feel something in my legs. Not cramps. A bit of discomfort that I can't describe. Will supplementing with potassium help this?

I was falling asleep when my legs started "feeling funny" and it dawned on me that I had completely forgot to comment/reply to that part of the post:

Is what you feel a slight contraction around the muscles of your knees/thighs accompanied by a tingle or tickle that goes on and on for hours, sometimes all night? If so, this is called Lazy Leg Syndrome- also known as Restless Leg Syndrome.

I have RLS myself and I was about to ask my doctor for a drug to relieve my symptoms from it, but when I started supplementing with my wholefood multi vitamin called Alive! Multi ( comes in a pill or shake form ) my symptoms disappeared and never come back unless I have not taken my supplements for a while.

Hope this helps.

[MsTropix]

I have an appointment to see my thyroid doctor tomorrow. I think I may have realized whats been making me not feel up to par for so long now. I may need an adjustment in my meds. All I do is sleep these days and I STILL do not feel like exercising or mandatory stuff like grocery shopping, cooking for my kids, etc... I am a emotional wreck and constantly depressed because I am getting nowhere and have no umph in me. I am full of water. My body is so tight from that water retention that it hurts all over. I am just getting worse. Then, my mama mentioned how I was doing with my thyroid, and it rung a bell for me. So I am getting checked tomorrow.

[MsTropix]

C L O S E D

You may email me to locate my whereabouts.
valntyne06@aol.com

[MsTropix]

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[MsTropix]

I am back on keto, at least temporarily to get a jump start for fat loss. I am in the Halloween-A-Thon too so since I am falling behind I thought I better switch something up! Since my diet is not one of the things I have totally challenged yet, Here am I.

I went shoppin tonight and grabbed some keto goodies for hopefully the next 6 days at least. Fingers crossed.

[MsTropix]

Breakfast:19G carbs- Eggs are less than 1g, soy milk is 8g, string cheese is 1g and Alive! Multi is 6g (with a reduced size scoop) and 21 carbs left for dinner
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[MsTropix]

Lunch:18g carbs-Steak 0g, lettuce 3g, 1 buscuit 13g, salad dressing 2g *DILUTED w water for better spread**, Unsalted REAL butter 0g and 3 grams left over for later.

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[MsTropix]

Dinner: 6g carbs- salad 3g, salsa 1g, dressing 2g and went over by 3g, but it was a good day on keto, not bad at all.

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[MsTropix]

Breakfast: 5g carbs- Raw eggs 3g, string cheese 2g
Lunch:4g carbs- Boiled Eggs 4g, Mayo 0g
Dinner:28g carbs w 12 carbs leftover if I snack later tonight- Lamb Steak 0g, salad 3g, dressing 2g, string cheese 1g, Soy Milk 16g, Alive! Vitamin shake 6g

Todays meals were just a quick whip it up. I do not feel good again. I have this recurring headache. Didnt want to be awake thru it so been sleeping a lot today and am going to lay down yet again after this post. I am going to just post the food graphics that I havent already posted for the sake of getting offline ASAP tonight:

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[MsTropix]

1. Coconut Oil Has a strong Ketogenic effect

2. Cut Keto Stix in half to make them last twice as long.

3. During ketosis calcium, Vit D, Iron, Foilc Acid, potassium and Sodium is spilled in the urine so supplementing those nutrients is needed. Sodium can be easily replenished with a broth. Potassium can be balanced with avacados ( which is 60% higher in potassium than bananas).

4. 12 to 15 NET Carb Grams should come from salad greens and other veggies

5. Stick to only 40G Carbs per day- do your math

6. Fiber supplement such as Phsyllium Husk Powder and Flaxseeds are recommended in the early stages of the diet

7. Weakness and exhaustion is to be expected the first several days as your body adjusts, so HANG in there! ADDING salt will help with this.

8. About.com has a list of low carb veggies and low carb fruits

9. The diet is not a license to gorge! eat when you are hungry and stop when you are comfy. Portion Control.

10. Choose obvious "healthy fatty foods" NO FILLER MEATS such as: sausage links, hot dogs, bologna, meatballs, etc. ( Check the Labels to make sure you know if there are fillers or not )

11. Snack every three hours

12. Drink one half of your body weight in ounces of water. VERY IMPORTANT

13. If you get shaky, fatigued, feel unusually bad, its probably a carb crash- solution: Eat more fat.

14. Supplementing with caffeine and ephedrine has been helpful to some, but I do not recommend it. ( some may experience sugar craves from caffeine )

15. Consider using a Buddy System on this diet.

16. Midnight leg cramps can be helped with extra potassium. Avacados are a great source and have 60% more potassium than bananas which are banned from keto anyway.

17. Eat all the eggs you want. The body can only absorb the cholesterol of two eggs per day anyway, the rest is voided in urine or fecal matter.

18. Use FITDAY.com to log your meals. The foods are already programmed to count carbs for you and the stats graph on food is a blessing to visually show you what you are doing when you eat.

19. Fruit will bring you OUT of ketosis, avoid it at ALL costs.

20. BE CREATIVE when putting together your meals so you do not get bored with it or develop a gag reflex, lol.

[MsTropix]

Lunch:7g carbs- Salad 3g, diluted dressing 2g, cheese 2g, bacon 0g, Tuna 0g

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[MsTropix]

A Quick primer on the Ketone Test Strips...


Questions about ketones, ketosis, KetoStix, and its implications and misconceptions have always been one of the most common querries at Low Carb Luxury. We'll try and clear up some of those mysteries here.

So... what are they?

You'll hear them referred to as KetoStix (the original brand name), Urine Test Strips, Reagent Strips, Ketone Testing Strips, and Lipolysis Test Strips.

Depending on the plan you follow and whether you are new to this way of life, or an old timer from the 70's, you'll be referring to them as one name or another if your plan calls for being in Ketosis.

Please note, we're not here to debate the merits of Ketogenic vs non-Ketogenic diets here, so don't send me mail of disagreement. For me personally, being in Ketosis is my ideal state and keeps my body's systems at their best. The Ketosis we're talking about here is what Dr. Atkins refers to as "Benign Dietary Ketosis" (or BDK), and should never be confused with Acidosis ? a dangerous state for diabetics and those in advanced starvation where acetone builds in the blood and tissues. People will sometimes tell you that producing ketones is dangerous for the body. This is simply misinformation. They're confusing ketosis (the state from a Ketogenic diet) with ketoacidosis (or acidosis) which occurs in uncontrolled diabetes and/or starvation.

Ketones?
Ketones are incompletely burned carbon fragments. The very fact that they are less efficient as fuel is what makes them give you that 'metabolic advantage.' Some of the calories burned are not used to their full capacity... hence the person can eat more calories when in ketosis than when not, and still lose the same amount of weight.

Ketoacids are short (four carbons long.) It's important because in that way they are able to penetrate cells to feed them when there is no glucose present. The fat stores accumulate fat as very long fatty acids. They're ordinarily difficult to break down because they're so long.

When the body must use its fat stores for energy (our goal to lose weight), these fat cells begin to release the long fatty acids into the blood.

To be used as fuel, particularly by the brain, the fatty acids go to the liver where they are literally cut into two carbon fragments (ketoacids.)

They are then utilized (burned) by many tissues, including the brain. The brain operates just as well on a diet of ketoacids as it does on glucose. What's left (the incompletely burned fragments) are called ketones, and they are what spill into the urine to be swept from the body.

So in a nutshell...
When the body is in the fat burning state ? where it has no carbohydrate to burn and is breaking down body fat for fuel, the body is in a state of ketosis-lipolysis (ketosis for short.) This is the only metabolic pathway for fat breakdown (lipolysis.) Therefore, there is no lipolysis without ketosis, no ketosis without lipolysis. The two terms are biologically linked and, therefore, it is appropriate that they be linguistically linked.

So being in ketosis simply means that you're burning your fat stores and using them as the source of fuel they were meant to be.

This is where the test strips come in...
While they are in no way necessary to the diet, most of us feel more secure with a way to test to know if we are in ketosis at any given time and at what level. The test strips provide a quick and private way to determine that. Simply dip the reagent end of the strip into a urine specimen (collected in a clean cup) and remove immediately. Or alternatively, (the method most of us prefer)
? wet reagent area of the strip by passing through the urine stream. Tap edge of strip to remove excess liquid and check color within 10-15 seconds against the color chart provided on all test strip brands' bottles.

A beige or cream color indicates NO KETOSIS detected. Any shade of pink/purple indicates some level of ketones in the urine. Some people get very hung up on the fact that their friend's/husband's/daughter's etc strip shows a darker color all the time, etc. We are all different. Some of us lose better (and feel better) at lighter or darker levels. You'll soon learn what feels right for you.





What if your sticks don't "turn"?
A negative result does not always mean you're not in ketosis. If you're keeping your carbs below a certain level (different for different people, but the 20 to 40 carbs per day range is a safe bet), you're probably in ketosis. Some people use their ketones more efficiently, and indeed make fewer of them, hence their lack of "spill" into the urine.

Keep in mind, though, that it's possible to keep your actual carb count low (say at around 30 grams), and still side-step ketosis. The culprits? Most often it's from eating foods that contain even a small amount of "High Fructose Corn Syrup" (HFCS), which can cause a strong insulin spike and halt fat burning. HFCS is far more destructive to your health and your weight loss than regular sugar.

You might also be a person who reacts to aspartame intake with an insulin release. The Atkins Center reports up to 25% of people have such a reaction to aspartame (NutraSweet.)

An appreciable amount of trans fats in the diet can also halt weight loss and fat breakdown. Why? Because trans fats are artificial fats that the body fails to recognize as "real", and attempts simply to store them, taking an "I'll deal with it some other time" approach.

Are they right for me?
In my personal opinion, if you become obsessive about your levels at every hour of the day and in comparison with others' or where you think you should be, then don't bother with the sticks. If you can use them sensibly ? once a day or when you want to detect your level because of dietary changes etc, then they can be great tools. I probably use them 3 to 4 times per week.

Which ones and where?
There are a number of brands to chose from. The original ? Ketostix by Bayer ? is the most common and the easiest to find in most pharmacies. If you don't see them, ask. Also, it can't hurt to price-shop. I've seen them anywhere from $9.99 to $24.99 in different stores. Many of the online low-carb and health/drug stores carry test strips as well. Some of these are "off-brands" and private label. There's Uriscan and Atkins label. It doesn't matter which you use, but I've found it's best to pick a brand and stick with it because they color slightly different and it can get confusing if you're brand-switching. Also remember, these are marketed ostensibly for diabetics to check for ketones where there should be none, so please ignore the paper inserts in the box if you're using the sticks for detecting ketosis from within a low carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet.

[MsTropix]

Breakfast 6g carbs- 6 Boiled eggs with mayo ( someone ate my prepared bacon, lol.

Dinner:25g carbs- Real Butter 0g, Shrimp 0g, Alfredo 20g, Fresh Green Beans 5g with 9 grams left over for later s snack.

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[MsTropix]

Lunch:21 carbs- Avocado 15.5g, Steak 0g, Boiled Eggs w Mayo 0g

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[MsTropix]

Everything listed here is what I ate today alone. I am full and satisfied at 18g carbs total and 22g leftover for snacking. Great and tasty day. Oh and I also cooked that shrimp in butter, but no picture as I used up all of the graphics allowed on one post. Smile.

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[MsTropix]

All day: 18g ++ unknown carbs carbs- Chkn thighs 0g, Tea )g, 1/2 n 1/2 creamer 3g, Soy milk 8g (I forgot to dilute it, snaps), Coconut milk 1g (BTW, Coconut Milk -which doesnt taste like coconuts-comes in a 1/2 gallon and has only 1g of carbs per cup WAY BETTER THAN USING MILK or SOY!), Coffee 0g, Alive shake 6g, 2 small bites of cookies-chocolate and pecan from PANERA Bread, YUM! I will not post graphics for the coffee/tea or creamer.


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[MsTropix]

I saw raw pumpkin on someone elses menu, so I was like yes! another item on my list, I added coconut oil to it too and it blended perfectly. I tend to fade out of ketosis during the day when my fatty meat content is lacking or when I eat dry white meats, so the raw pumpkin mixed with coconut oil during one of these issues will be rockin me. THANKS!

[gingernut76]

Do you find yourself drinking more water than usual while on the keto diet? I usually get about 2 litres a day, plus some milk and a couple of cans of Pepsi Max. The past two days on the keto diet I've been thirsty all the time. I must have drank nearly 4 litres today. I'll probably be up all night. lol

[MsTropix]

YES! I am not sure what causes the massive thirst, but all that water intake is GREAT for us! It may be due to an increase in natural sodium in the meats, I really do not know. Keep up the good work. Get all flushed out from both ends, lol, and get to feeling better! Also, you may get a metallic taste in your mouth or get cotton mouth or a unpleasant odour in your mouth...All Good signs that calories are exiting your mouth without having to burn them off. That may be what is happening with excess urine too. Hopefully.

[MsTropix]

Today: Meatballs from subway 0g and rinsed off the sauce, jalepeno, banana peppers, coconut oil, olive oil, cheese 0g, coconut milk 1g, soy milk 4g, raw pumpkin 16g, Alive! 6g, Olive Oil 0g, chkn thigh 0g

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[MsTropix]

I posted my first one month comparison photo update and am not happy. I have lost 9 lbs and 10 inches, but I guess its just not enough! So hard to deal with being so fat 9lbs is like nothing!!! Sniffles.

[MsTropix]

I began Keto on the 7th, ten days now. Been in the dark purples all but the first few days. I quickly lost 9 pounds of water, but then my weight loss came to a grinding halt. Has anyone ever gone almost a week spilling ketones and not lost a single pound? When I did this diet a yr ago, I lost like a pound a day.

Maybe I am just having a hard first week. My body is grossly weak, tired and just plain feel like I had a bad flu.

So I just spent some time tonight reviewing about 20 websites regarding symptoms of a low carb diet, because it has, after all been a yr since I have done the last study on this diet.

I read that we spill a lot of salt in our urine and to drink broth. I also had forgotten that potassium spills too and is crucial to take potassium supplements! So I went to my cupboard and took two pills. I think I feel better already. But I will know more how I feel later tomorrow after some good rest.

I had fried chicken wings and home made coconut oil cookies today made with peanut butter. I loved the cookies. I just had no desire to eat, so thats all I had later in the day, then went to sleep for a few hours.

So just a quick update for my journal. Toodles.

[brandilynn]

Double ditto on the Coconut Milk!! I just found it at a local store and was so glad they had the unsweetened!! I said goodbye to my friend, heavy whipping cream for a while - get more milk for my carb bang with the Coconut milk!!

What are you DOING with your raw pumpkin? Shredding it and snacking it in salads?

Also - I have recently found that 1/8 tsp of the Fiesta Ranch dry powdered dressing on salad is great especially with a T of salsa, splash of balsamic vinegar and oil! Whooot!!!!

I hope your day is groovay!!

[MsTropix]

Double ditto on the Coconut Milk!! I just found it at a local store and was so glad they had the unsweetened!! I said goodbye to my friend, heavy whipping cream for a while - get more milk for my carb bang with the Coconut milk!!

What are you DOING with your raw pumpkin? Shredding it and snacking it in salads?

Also - I have recently found that 1/8 tsp of the Fiesta Ranch dry powdered dressing on salad is great especially with a T of salsa, splash of balsamic vinegar and oil! Whooot!!!!

I hope your day is groovay!!

Hi there. My sister works for Whole Foods Supermarket (a organic/natural grocer), plus I live right next door to a regular grocery store, so my access to just about anything I want under the sun to eat or drink is more than doubled when compared to those that only shop at one basic grocer. I would never give up my whippin cream or cool whip, lol- I hope. Good choice to make that switch from milk though!!!!!

I buy the pureed raw pumpkin in a can. I just eat it cold and mix coconut oil in it. I am too lazy to warm it up, but I will bet it tasted even better warmed.

I hate vinegar, so I tend to ignore salad dressings most of the time. As long as I can wet the lettuce with olive oil, I am all good to go. I am however, going to experiment with making a dressing using coconut oil.

You have done a fab job with your body. Much congratulations. Thank you, for visiting!!!

[MsTropix]

Man, after a week or more of feeling like my azz put on more than the 4 pound gain, my back and whole body finally released the weirdness it was going thru. I feel so much more flexible tonight, my back doesnt feel all stiffened up my legs are relaxed and my arms do not feel heavy and exhausted.

I started taking a double dose of potassium a few days ago so I think this may be what has helped. I sure hope so. I really felt like my whole body was swelled up and ready to pop during this first week of keto. Maybe I will start losing pounds with my inches.

Last night I had a HUGE steak with a HUGE salad. This morning I had a HUGE salad with shredded cheese and shredded raw squash. Tonight I had a HUGE salad with 2 large bratswurst links. They were sOoOoOo delicious! I ate them with some cream cheese.

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[MsTropix]

Doing good. For breakfast ate baked ribs, diluted bbq sauce 1.5g, 3/4 cup fried bell pepper and yellow squash. For dinner I ate a can of clams, a serving of pumpkin 8g with heavy whipped cream 1g, and 2 string cheese 2g. About18g total. About 22g leftover to eat thru the night.

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[MsTropix]

Dont feel too hot today again, slept all night- woke up and had a few raw eggs with a protein drink, went back to bed and slept all day. Woke again and am going to just finish off the day with another protein drink and a fiber drink- call it a day. No solid food.

[MsTropix]

I am really discouraged at the moment. My weight has gone up again. I think I will quit keto and go raw. Switch up what I am doing and see what happens then. I have not checked today, but I am sure my measurements have not changed either. My body has felt sick for a while now. I may see a dr. Body and limbs feel so heavy, like bricks. So weird and my tongue is swollen too. I am not giving up, but maybe I will do better for next months challenge. This month is coming to an end and I have little results to show for all of my hard work!

I carbed up yesterday. Ate battered sea food from Red Lobster. Also juiced greens to help with detox. Drank my protein and fiber. Took lots of garlic and green tea extract pills. Taking them again now. Garlic works like an antibiotic, so just in case I have an infection, I am taking that.

Its 3pm and I have not eaten yet- just woke up. Not sure what I will feed on.

[MsTropix]

I am just checking in and letting y'all know I have been in the hospital since 10/27-10/29 so my apologies for a lack of communication recently. I am not well at all, but was sent home being promised I would get better. Lemme get rested up and I will be back!

[MsTropix]

I am against dr's orders today. I was made to agree upon release of the hospital that I would not go home and exercise or diet, but just rest until my meds kick in, which can be a couple of weeks, but I had a keto breakfast. I will be careful to not go gung holio dieting until I feel better, but am not going to just let the diet ride.

My sister brought home a sweetner called yakon or something. Its a syrup- like a honey, agave, etc. but the label and the online info says the carbs in it are indigestible How does that work on a keto diet? Can anyone tell me if it will take you out of ketosis, since it doesnt turn into sugar?

Okay below is some info another member shared with me:

The syrup is derived from the roots of the yacon plant, and according to some studies is a good source of antioxidants. The yacon plant tastes similar to jicama, but is biologically closer to the sunflower family. The component that gives the roots a sweet taste is Fructooligosaccharide, or FOS. The tuberous roots may be made of nearly 50% FOS, and are believed to be the greatest producers of the saccharide in the natural world.

Because the body cannot process FOS, it passes through the system without leaving behind absorbable sugar compounds. It also is relatively low in calories, compared to most other sweeteners. The process to create it is vegan, and it can be used by vegans who are averse to regular sugar or honey.

Yacon syrup is often compared to molasses, caramel, or honey in taste, with a deep and rich flavor. It easily substitutes for maple sugar or molasses in recipes, and can be used to sweeten beverages. It is typically sold in jars like honey, and can be purchased online or at specialty food stores. A typical 8 oz (226 gram) bottle costs about $12 US Dollars (USD.)

If you are trying to cut down on harmful sugar intake, yacon syrup may be helpful in replacing sugar in your diet. Try swirling it into oatmeal or granola. It can be spread over fruit and complemented with chili pepper flakes for an unusual dessert. You can also easily stir a few drops into your morning coffee or tea. Remember that the sweetness is quite strong, and use sparingly in recipes.

Some studies have suggested that yacon syrup may be beneficial to the body in moderate amounts. It contains and promotes healthy bacteria that aid in cleaning the colon and regulating the digestive system. In some countries, such as Brazil and Bolivia, the leaves of the yacon plant are brewed into a tea said to fight diabetes. The health benefits of yacon syrup have not been extensively tested, but information from the published studies suggests a mildly beneficial effect on the body.


For diabetics, vegans and those cutting down on their sugar intake, yacon syrup makes a healthy alternative to synthesized sweeteners. For those looking to increase the amount of natural foods in their diet, it can also be a welcome addition. Many health food magazines and experts consider yacon syrup a newly discovered wonder food, but further studies must be conducted before truly determining the many claims of beneficial health effects.

[MsTropix]

Today I ate a steak 0 carbs, hard salami 0 carbs, squirt cheese 1 carb, protein mix (not sure on those carbs), and mixed it with coconut milk 1 carb. Needless to say I have plenty of carbs leftover for a veggie toss later.

Last night I had kosher beef hot dogs with the squirt cheese, lol.

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[MsTropix]

Tummy been under the weather all night and is finally calming down so I will see if I can lay down and rest now without worrying about getting in and outta bed to make a run for it! I have NEEDED to lose water weight, so I drank a couple cups of coffee and it worked all right, blahh.

I had steak and salami again with cheese. I tried to eat some boiled eggs, but it just didnt sit with me. So I stuck it in the fridge. Maybe tomorrow I will get to it. I just prefer raw. I try though.

[MsTropix]

All I had today was 1 slice wheat bread 18g carbs with boiled egg salad on it 2g carbs, a few beef dogs 0 carbs, (no bread)- kosher with squirt cheese on it 6g carbs, and drank a whole box(32oz) natural chicken broth for a change in flavors today @ 4 carbs. Was delicious. I love swanson, so flavorful! I have about 10 carbs leftover for the night to play with, however that wont happen because I need to go shopping. Toodles.

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[MsTropix]

Hurry everybody, get on over to MarveComicGirls thread and wish her a Happy 25th Birthday today!!!!!

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[MsTropix]

Went shopping today to catch up on some keto foods. My appetite has increased finally since my hosp stay. I bought several fatty chuck steaks. I seem to do well with those. They are HUGE, filling and keep my tummy working on something all day.

I have recently added hard salami to my diet. Its a bit strong, but doable. Adds a punch of flavor when I need some.

I also added chicken broth. I have ejoyed a whole box a day. We tend to spill a lot of potassium and salt while in ketosis, so the broth will keep me in check for sure as far as the salt content goes. It has only 4 carbs in the whole box plus 3g protein, so I cant go wrong and its absolutely delicious as far as flavor goes. I love flavor!

Of course I also said to heck with the standard size jars of natural peanut butter and got a huge one. I love peanut butter and it saves me when I need sweets.

My ketosis breath has been out of control! No matter how much I floss and brush, so I switched my vitaminc C powder to chewables to use as breath fresheners. I hope it helps. I see they pack 1 carbs each tablet and I eat 4 a day, as that will keep me from having a vit C deficiency. So I may need to recalculate my carb intake with my peanut butter.

My mom had my buy her some cookies today fresh from the bakery. I have not had a trash splurge in a longgg time, so I made room carb wise for ONE cookie. I was a good girl.

[MsTropix]

Im still doing good. Havent had any probs on keto. I also have lost more weight for the week, but am not due to update until Sunday, but yay! It really helps that I have found the foods I really like to eat, instead of choking down stuff I dont like so much.

[MsTropix]

I still here and still in ketosis. I went up a pound but fairly confident its just water since I have not exceeded my carb limits. Been stickin to a fatty steak everyday and its always as tasty as yesterdays. :) Snacks are hard salami, cream cheese or any cheeses and peanut butter.

Have a nice day.

[MsTropix]

Whew! Got tonights family reunion feast finished. I ate my brains out too, but I was careful. I ate shrimp, cat fish, terriaki chicken strips, crab, and meat loaf as my meal (all keto foods). For dessert I stayed far from the pastries n cookies and had pineapples, peaches, pears and some other crab salad stuff on the side (carb up part of keto). I dont think I can recall a day in my whole life that I ate so much! Our family was there for hours too! It was great fun. I will not regret a gain of a couple of pounds, as I did keep my keto in check.

[MsTropix]

Tonights planned carb up went good. I ate a sizzlin sirloin steak. A sample of mushroom parmasan, a sample of salad, sample of potatoes au grautin and a piece of warm buttered bread. I went to the Jacksonville Landing tonight for my ongoing family reunion. I drank unsweet tea. It was delish. I could have fit all of this food into a one 1/2 cup measuring cups, so I ate wayyyy less than at last nights dinner. Not bad. KUDOS to me.

[MsTropix]

The fam reunion is over, so back to diet. I fasted yesterday and today so far. Need to get back in ketosis ASAP! I packed on a few pounds, but I expected that, so I am not fretting over it. My goal for the week will suffer, but its not the end of the world.

Gonna go shopping, probably tonight, to stock up on more steaks for the week. I buy the chuck steaks. They are cheap and when cooked on medium heat and a splash of oilive oil, its very tender.

I got a good deal on chicken broth so I stocked up on those already. They are so tasty. I just buy them by the boxes, crack open and drink. I had a sodium lab test done and my sodium levels are fine, so no worries about the broth and since we spill sodium in our urine when on keto, the broth is a perfect replacement.

[MsTropix]

Ok I got thru the holiday, now back to diet and movin on. I ate ribs for breakfast and about to wash that down with a box of chicken broth. Yum.

[MsTropix]

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Hello Capricorn! My birthday is Jan 19th! I just started Keto. I am excited! Cheers!