(Part 2) Top products from r/Keto

Hey! Congrats on deciding to make a lifestyle change. I just did, too! About to finish week 2 of keto. I’ve lost weight already and feel really great about it! I haven’t followed a specific meal plan, but I have mapped out my grocery lists and stopped eating out at restaurants and strictly cooking my own food, with the exception of 1-2 meals at my restaurant job that I work several shifts a week at. This really helps me count my carbs and calories in the really helpful app Carb Manager.

I feel less bloated without gluten! It’s awesome. I made my first fathead pizza last night with my coworker and friend who went keto too! Having someone else who is willing to undergo the change with me has been more than helpful, especially since my spouse is still eating carbs and sugar in the same apartment as me!

Things that have helped me so far:
-buying a great food scale

-buying an awesome body weight and body fat scale ...this scale comes with an app that shows me statistics like bone density, water weight, body fat %, and weight. It also tracks my progress, shows me healthy/normal levels and percentiles, and more. I really like it. Almost as much as I like watching my weight decrease every few days from keto.

-having a friend or two who are new to keto as well. They have recommended different products to me like:

1. Skinny girl sweetner
   
2. Fiber supplements for when the cheese hits you hard
   
3. Tape measurers (simple and common item that won’t deceive you like the scale often can!)
   
   Personal mantras I remind myself to continue keto in a healthy way:
   -don’t obsess over the scale. NSV pop up daily and they’re sometimes even better than watching the number on the scale drop. It’s not healthy to let your mood rely on scale results. Once a week is enough moderation in terms of weighing yourself. (I’m struggling hard with following this direction myself)
   
   -make sure you hit your protein quotas! They’re important. You need protein for muscles, and so much more.
   
   -try not to eat sweets at all for the first few weeks. You need to give your body time to stop craving sugar (and it will happen!)
   
   -drink a fuck ton of water. It will help you feel less full at first, and you need it especially to keep healthy while your body transitions from eating carbs to eating fat. Water is your new bff.
   
   -listen to your body. Eat when you’re hungry. If you’re hungry, eat. Don’t starve yourself, you will begin to feel less hungry as you continue on tho. If your eat something that’s keto friendly, but it makes you feel funky, try to feel out different options. You want to feel your best in order to keep up the inspiration to continue!
   
   -last but not least: TAKE PROGRESS PICS!!! I lurk this sub/weight loss subs constantly and I always see ppl talk about regretting not taking more before pics! Once they reach the time to take after shots, they really wish they had a lot more to compare them to!
   
   Hope this helps :)
   

I am a newbie but I heard about carbquick. I have been waiting on payday (tomorrow) to order some but it looks like a nice alternative for someone who can't break their addiction to bread LOL.

Speaking of bread, I tried making Oopsie Bread 2-3 days ago and they were a success!! I used them to make me a real hamburger. Made my whole week.

To hit my sweet tooth, I blend some heavy whipping cream and peanut butter in a blender or food processor, squeeze a couple drops of liquid Stevia, and then freeze it. It doesn't take long to get an ice cream consistency. Or, you can line a plate with saran wrap and flatten the mixture on it, freeze, and then cute it into strips so it resembles a "bark". My kids love it.

I also recommend drinking as much water as you can, I know that helped me. Also if you like ice, munch on ice chips.

For convenience, you might even look into Keto Chow. It's basically a meal replacement shake that tastes really good.

I have seen others mention Halo Top. I have never tried it, but wanted to give you that suggestion.

I would strongly recommend Phinney and Volek's book I linked. I have not read Dr. Jason Fung's book but it appears to be strongly recommended as well. There are also a few MDs here who do recommend or follow the keto diet. /r/ketoscience is also a great place that your wife would be able to dig into actual research articles and make her own decision.

I am a nurse who lost 45 lbs in 3 months plus 10-inches off my waist a couple years ago and easily maintained that weight loss until I stopped emphasizing a keto diet. I did this while several of my co-workers told me what I was doing "could not work" or "was dangerous" and over the same time they struggled to lose 10 lbs I lost 4 times as much. My cholesterol panel is perfect regardless of my diet or weight, so good genetics there with a small improvement on keto.

During that time I was able to discuss the diet with cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine doctors:

• Out of about 10 MDs probably half were against it but did not substantiate why beyond "I don't like low-carb/keto diets" (I'm sure the objections were valid however these were hallway conversations with busy men and true discussion probably wasn't reasonable at the time)
  
  
• A nephrologist didn't like it but admitted that in an otherwise healthy individual it did not pose a risk to kidneys and no amount of protein intake in an otherwise healthy individual would pose a risk to them
  
  
• A cardiologist admitted that as long as your cholesterol profile was not at risk it was probably safe as long as it did not raise your profile
  
  
• An internal med doctor discussed it at length with me because of my weight loss and confirmed he had heard it was effective for weight loss, did not raise cholesterol, and had several questions as well as asking who I had discuss it with
  
  
• The strongest supporter I had was an endocrinologist who strongly supported low-carb diets for his patients and was also a Crossfit guy and had been low-carb (although not necessarily keto) himself for over 10 years.
  
  Ultimately, your wife may not be swayed that this is the best way. But at least she may realize it should not be dangerous to try.

Everyone can do it. Here is my advice:

Preparation

1. Do not jump straight in. First understand what you are doing, why and how it works, and what the risks are. Spend at least a few days on this section.
   
2. Keto In A Nutshell contains useful material. Read it.
   
3. FAQ Contains a lot of information. Read it, then read it again.
   
4. reddit.com/r/keto Contains a lot of real life questions and answers, experiences and support. Search here to see if others have had your question (they probably have).
   
5. Watch some YouTube videos on Keto. There's a lot of good stuff there.
   
6. Watch some general-audience movies about eating better. I recommend FatHead and That Sugar Film as starting points.
   
7. Get a good book. I recommend The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, and The Big Fat Surprise
   
8. Be aware that there is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and not everyone knows everything.
   
   

   Planning
   

9. Commit to a 30 day trial period. Weigh yourself and take a candid profile selfie as your starting point. If you want, you can get blood drawn and have the LDL/HDL/Triglyceride values as your starting point.
   
10. Give away all the sugar and flour, cereals and pasta you have in your house. You don't need them and they will be temptations.
    
11. Consider any trips you have during this time. You will need containers to take your own food with you.
    
12. Take a look at /r/mealprepsunday - many people on keto like to do their weekly shopping and preparation at the weekend.
    
13. Take a look at the Keto Calculator, play around with it and get your values. Plug these into MyFitnessPal or some other tracker, so that you can track everything you consume.
    
14. Think about your habits. Do you drink sugary drinks? Are you a bread addict? What will you do instead? Don't be surprised about this.
    
15. Get familiar with the macronutrient content of foods. This site http://nutritiondata.self.com/ helped me.
    
    

    Grocery shopping
    

16. Green leafy vegetables, cauliflower are always going to be needed
    
17. Eggs (fried, scrambled, devilled, poached, boiled...) are your friends
    
18. Meats and organ meats of all kinds, especially the fatty cuts are the best.
    
19. Butter, ghee, lard, tallow, olive oil are some of your better choices for fats
    
20. Many people do well with cheese, greek yogurt, full fat cottage cheese etc.
    
21. Bones for making broth
    
22. Take a look at (cheap) electrolyte salts for supplementing during your 30day trial.
    
    

    Doing
    

23. Don't accept meals / cookies / doughnots / cake from family and co-workers. Your response could be "I'm reducing my sugar intake".
    
24. Don't go hungry. It will take a few days for the natural satiety of this diet to take effect.
    
25. Eat a traditional 3 meals a day. Only skip a meal if you are confident you can make it to the next meal. Don't add additional meals or snacks. Don't get side tracked by all the talk of fasting. Fasting is not mandatory.
    
26. Track your food intake honestly in a food tracking app or tool. This includes calories, but is more useful to you as a history of what caused satiety and what caused hunger.
    
27. Focus on high fat, low carb food items such as eggs, avocados, meat as being the center of your meal, with veggies filling out the plate for taste and volume.
    
28. Never drink anything with calories. You are going to be a tea-totaller during this month. Black coffee and teas are fine, as is water.
    
29. You may test your pee with ketostix if you wish, during the initial period, but there are problems with this kind of testing. Also: don't tell us about your results.
    
30. keep a journal of your sleeping habits, dream intensity, well-being, energy levels, hunger levels etc.
    
    

    Correcting
    

31. If things are not going as planned, ask here for advice. Especially:
    
32. Skin rashes or zit outbreaks, racing heart, headaches, lethargy.
    
33. If you eat something you shouldn't have, don't worry. Figure out what your kryptonite is and plan for a better response next time.
    
    Good luck!
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Your link doesn't work for me but were you pointing to the Dash Go Rapid Egg Cooker by chance? If so, then I whole-heartedly agree with you. I love mine and use it everyday. Even the rest of my family are eating more eggs due to how easy and consistent they cook. I've used the poacher and personal omelette parts as well and they are great. Best $20 I ever spent.

In my actual article, under the "egg salad" I have way more details such as how I soft-boil the eggs. Here I'll copy paste it:

There are MANY ways to soft boil eggs but this is what I do:

• Put water and eggs in small pot.
  
• Turn heat on high.
  
• When it starts boiling vigorously (takes about 5-6 minutes), I turn off the heat and cover the pot and set a timer for 3 minutes.
  
• When the timer is up, I pour the water out and pour in cold water to halt the cooking process. It’s best to just transfer them to a bowl with cold water.
  
  If you’re on the go or don’t have much time to make sure it's perfect, some people use an electric egg cooker like this one which makes it a brainless activity to cook the eggs to the desired setting (soft, med, hard) without having to tend to it if you’re getting ready for work.

I use the NOW Foods brand Erythritol. It's all natural (and, actually natural, here's how the company defines natural).

It's pretty much the closest thing you'll get to sugar on keto. It's about 70% as sweet as sugar and has a GI of 0 (10 carbs/40 calories per cup - as opposed to 200 carbs/800 calories a cup for sugar), and a fairly pleasant aftertaste (it's got a cooling effect like mint, but it's a lot milder if you powder it in a spice grinder).

Also, have you tried unprocessed Stevia leaves? I used to be in the same camp as you, but the real stuff actually tastes pretty solid, like a sweet green tea. I like brewing it with tea or blending it with Erythritol to make "Truvia". This is the brand I use.

It's not nearly that straight forward, because weight loss is hormonally driven. Therefore, as we all know, a calorie is not actually a calorie, certainly when it comes to weight loss. It's why most of us are on r/keto in the first place.

EDIT: There's also the case of Sam Feltham's 5700 calorie experiment, where he ate over 5700 kcal of food every day for 2 weeks. The first time he ate high fat, low carb, and low protein, and only gained 3lbs. He did a second 2 week run where he did the same number of calories but with high carb and low fat, and he gained 16 lbs in the same period. So it's clear that overeating of certain foods will cause you to gain weight, while overeating of certain other foods (ie high fat, natural whole foods) will not cause the same weight gain.

This experiment was referenced in Dr Jason Fung's book The Obesity Code, which I highly recommend.

Percentages are more useful for people on medical keto, say epileptics. Here, it is more typical to track in grams.

People on here tend to have the most success keeping to 20 g net carbs per day which is carbs minus fiber (in US). Outside US the label typically already reflects the math, is my understanding.

So, you can eat anything that fits into your macros. The calculator in the sidebar is a good one, set carbs to 20 g and activity to sedentary, most folks do a 20% deficit.

If you want to eat pinto beans, the rest of your day has to be pretty carb free. Black coffee and a steak for your other meal would fit nicely. ;)

As an alternative, Black Soybeans (have only seen them canned) are very low in net carbs and are great in burritos, tacos, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6?th=1

Ketosis itself will help address oxidation, inflammation, blood sugar, and insulin. As for cholesterol, the link between it and heart disease isn't as strong as you've been led to believe. The Big Fat Surprise (recommended by the keto calculator guy in the sidebar) covers this in detail.

That said, there's a pretty strong case for supplementing Vitamin D, and taking Vitamin K2 alongside it. They complement each other. I'm at work, so I can't dig up links at the moment. But there are some interesting lectures on Youtube about K2 and D that are worth a watch.

Well, he is what works for me.

1. I do IF and usually only eat once a day. This really kind of came about naturally. I would go longer and longer without eating without really meaning to, and then eventually I only started to get hungry about 7:00 PM, so I started only eating a large dinner. Now I will basically add in a little more protein for breakfast because I stared heavy lifting, but the idea is still the same. It is really hard to actually over eat if you are only eating one real meal a day.
   
   
2. I bought a food scale. I use this one. It is fairly inexpensive, goes up to like 12 pounds (way more than I need) and down to 1 gram. It takes guess work out of my measurements. I mainly use it for carby type stuff, like ranch dressing. I just basically put a container on it, tare the scale, and pour my ranch or whatever in the container until I get within a couple grams of the serving size. I also now use it for meats just so I know my food logging is correct.
   
   
3. Once I got the scale, I started premaking my servings of meat. Different sizes for different things obviously. But what I did was put each individual serving in a small non zipper type sandwich bag, then put all the bags in a large freezer bag. Then I just grab the smaller bags out for a meal, and put the freezer bag back in my freezer. I do about 4 ounce patties for ground beef. For one meal, I will probably eat 2 patties. But having them in 4 oz servings gives me the option to eat less. Plus eating 2 patties even if they are smaller makes me feel like I'm eating more. I do about 5-6 oz for non ground beef. A whole breast for chicken breast. About 4 oz or so of sausage, etc.
   
   
4. I don't precook the food before I freeze it. Why? Two reasons really. For one, I think it tastes better if I cook it right before I eat it, whether that is on the stove, or oven or whatever. To me, that tastes better than cooking it weeks before, then microwaving it later. For two, it takes longer. I know that seems counter intuitive. But think about it: it is just enough of a hassle that I don't feel the urge to just eat all the time. It takes me just enough time that it isn't worth doing over and over. So, after I finish my meal, I don't really want to go back and cook more. If it is as simple as remove from freezer and place in microwave, it is simply too easy to have a second or third dinner every night. It still saves me a lot of time by freezing, but the main thing is everything is already portioned out. All I have to do is add in some veggies or cheese or bacon or something and I have a meal.
   
   
5. Log all your food. Everything. It makes you consciously think about what you are eating. And that is what will stick with you forever even if you go back to regular eating.
   
   
6. Some various mental tricks I have used: Use a smaller plate to make you think you are getting more food. Drink a bottle or two of water IMMEDIATELY before eating anything. Eat a larger salad (without a lot of dressing) before your meal. Exercise about 30 minutes before your meal.

This sounds like a healthy diet, whether or not it is a ketogenic diet. And it seems to be working for you, which is great news.

It might be ketogenic. Even a pound of snap peas is only about 20 grams of carb. So it really depends on what you mean by "a LOT". If you are curious, you might try getting a food scale and using a macro-counting app like MyFitnessPal. Alternately, you could keep eating the way you are, and not worry about it as long as it seems to be working for you.

Here is some controversial advice, but for people just starting out, KetoStix can sometimes help you figure out whether you've gone into ketosis. Many people here will tell you they don't work, especially after you've been on a very low-carb diet for a while, but back when I was first getting started, it was reassuring to have an indicator that I'm on the right track.

All the sticks will tell you is, "At some point in the recent past, your body created some ketones and they overflowed into your urine." They can't say if you still have ketones in your blood. And they can't spot if you have ketones in your blood but none are overflowing into your urine. But if you darken the strips a few times, it's a good sign that you are on the right track even without buying a scale, and then you can stop using them just like everyone advises.

This one.

I bought it because of the reviews and the price. I love it. I had an omron scale before that that measured body fat, muscle mass, and BMI (BMI is completely worthless in my opinion) but it was waayyy off on body fat percentage.

I think this one is a lot more accurate because I posted photos in a "Body Fat Friday" post on /r/fitness a while back (not sure if they still do those posts, I haven't seen them in a while) and people guessed my body fat percentage within 1-2% points of what my current scale says. :)


Oh also if you do get this scale pay attention to this part of the manual:
"To receive the most accurate weight measurement, please weigh yourself first thing when you get up in the morning" and "To receive the most accurate body fat, etc. measurement, please weigh yourself in the evening, before eating."

Your body fat / muscle mass percentage in the morning is not as accurate as your percentages in the afternoon/evening. :)

Here

I strongly suggest using a scale. Ignorance may be blissful, but awareness is successful.

The scale has a cool app, synchs with Google Fit, which can then synch with Cronometer. I'm sure there are other apps it works with, but that's just how I use it.

Haven't been disappointed and can only blame any inconsistencies on my own behavior. ;)

Thank you! Another option: If you go to www.camelcamelcamel.com, you can set up an Amazon alert to email you know when this one...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GZS9Q6

Goes on sale (though right now it's $2.50/can on Prime, which is good). Last October, they messed something up and it went to $2.79 for 12 cans by mistake. Got 2 cases for around $6 shipped.

I love camelcamelcamel. :)

Edit: Sorry OP - didn't mean to hijack! :) Can't wait to try those hemp hearts too!

Ignore mainstream nutrition. If you're interested some books are The Big Fat Surprise, The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, either of Taubes' books, or you can watch Youtube lectures by Phinney, Volek, Taubes etc. This page is also fairly good on fats.

Fats are extraordinarily complicated in structure, oil composition, metabolism, etc. The best bet is to eat older fats and not newer processed oils because we quite literally evolved eating animal fats exclusively, not shortening hydrogenated from the refined oil extracted from the unused excess seeds that fell out of cotton plants.

Omega 3:

• Omega 3 and Omega 6 are both required to be ingested by the body as we have no metabolic way of creating them (whereas Omega 9 can be created from Saturated Fat).
  
• They should be consumed in a one to one ratio, which is the ratio found in grass fed animal fats, eggs, milk, butter.
  
• It is important to note that the need for these essential fatty acids is relatively small, so in the case that you're consuming 80% of your calories from fat you should primarily worry about the ratio of the fatty acids in your food (IE eat animal fats). You can overdo Omega 3 consumption if you consume an excess of fish oil supplements in addition to fortified foods etc.
  
• The so-called "polyunsaturated oils" like soybean, cottonseed (commonly called "Vegetable"), rapeseed (commonly called "Canola) etc are very high in Omega 6 while being low in Omega 3. The result is that most people in the US consume vastly more Omega 6 than Omega 3, and studies have shown that many inflamation markers and chronic diseases are improved as that dietary ratio moves closer to 1:1.
  
• Grain fed livestock is much higher in Omega 6 than Omega 3, just like the so-called polyunsaturated oils.
  
• Lard is fairly high in Oleic Acid, the monounsatured fatty acid that Olive Oil gets all the praise for.

> Planning on doing just that once I get my fridge better stocked.

For sure. I think it's all about mindset; keto isn't supposed to be a fad diet you slip in and out of to lose some vanity weight, it's a lifestyle. Finding foods you genuinely enjoy that fit into the diet is absolutely key to sticking with it; afterall who wants to stick with a diet that makes them miserable?

>The problem I am having with this MFP states my calorie goal is 2820 But I would have to eat all day to reach this. Even with just what I mentioned above its always around 1300 end of day and I feel completely full.

Exactly. I disregard calorie suggestions almost entirely because they are pretty unrealistic for me unless I absolutely gorge myself and feel stuffed around the clock.

Typically speaking I start my day with a boosted coffee (which you can totally do yourself with butter + coconut oil + coco powder I just appreciate the convenience) and then around 1-3pm I have a grass fed beef stick and boiled egg or something roughly equivalent not because I'm super hungry but because I know if I don't eat a bit I'll be extra hungry at dinner and make 2 people's worth of food ;) and then I have plenty of room for whatever the heck I want for supper. I'm similarly recommended to eat ~2.8k calories a day and most days I'm barely half that.

On sundays I make a half batch of carbquik biscuits and have two of them, two eggs and a nice keto sausage gravy which clocks in at ~6 net carbs as my "cheat but not cheating" treat.

But ultimately, mixing it up keeps me loving the food I eat which makes it a breeze to stick with keto for me.

My advice:

1. Drink coffee with a sugar substitute (I like Splenda, it functions and tastes exactly like sugar) and a dash of heavy whipping cream (you don't need much to lighten the coffee up a lot).
   
2. Diet soda - any kind - is fine.
   
3. Watch this video for an "Explain Like I'm Five" approach.
   
   Bonus advice:
   
   

• Only weigh yourself once a week.
  
• If you weigh yourself two weeks in a row and you haven't lost any weight, make sure you're counting your carbs. 50g is the max, 20g is the ideal. So maybe say, "Okay I will only have 35g of carbs a day" and try that for two weeks and see if it starts the weight loss back up again. If not, lower them.
  
• If you've lowered your carbs down to 15 or 20g and you're still stalled, try limiting the diet soda. Maybe two cans/day for two weeks, then one can/day.
  
• If you're still not losing, cut the soda out completely. For some people, it triggers insulin secretion even though there aren't any carbs in it, and high levels of insulin can stall fat burning.
  
• If cutting the soda out doesn't help, cut all artificial sweeteners.
  
• Next step would be to start limiting dairy. Then perhaps caffeine and/or nuts.
  
  I'm a big fan of the "slow and steady" approach. Make little changes, take some time, observe how it affects you. There's no rush to dump weight off; it's more likely to be permanent if you're not obsessing and just "keeping calm and ketoing on".
  
  Bonus resources, if you want to have a deeper understanding:
  
  
• Why We Get Fat is my favorite intro book.
  
• The Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Living is a very thorough explanation of the diet.
  
• The Big Fat Surprise explains why scientists and public health officials act like fat is bad for you, even though the scientific evidence doesn't support that belief.
  
• Good Calories, Bad Calories is a more detailed & scientific version of Why We Get Fat
  
• New Atkins for a New You is a very easy-to-follow instructional guide if that's what you need (written by Eric Westman, the doctor in the video I linked above).
  
• Here is a list of great keto videos to watch.

Please tell me you got Lowrey’s Microwavable Spicy Pork Curls! They’re THEE best. But, FYI, like 1-in-8 bags will just burn and not pop at all. Still worth fresh pork rinds!

I've gotten this scale about a month ago and have liked it. Pretty reasonably priced, and I don't put a huge amount of faith in the body fat %age, but all you have to do is have the app open when you step on the scale, and it'll log all the stats. i like to have the stats sent to my fitbit account because i prefer its graphing feature and bc it aggregates from other things I like to keep track of too. Hope that's what you're looking for

Funny enough, another user here mentioned them (as they have 3g of carbs per packet)

Electrolytes

I add them to water and it tastes like a sports drink. It's very helpful if you're used to sodas and don't think you can drink water alone. I would stick to one packet a day and then make sure to eat potassium rich foods like avocado and spinach.

Yeah, I definitely am not taking that measurement as gospel, but using the calipers is a pain and I haven't had any other really good way of doing it, so I'm just glad to have something to track. Percentage has been slowly going down from day to day, so I'm trying to pay most of my attention to that.

But here ya go, it works, integrates with fitbit/google fit, and it's pretty cheap. You will need a smartphone, though.

[This soup] (http://fluffychixcook.com/low-carb-keto-italian-sausage-soup-guest-post-from-soren-schreiber-katz/)

[These freaking wonderful noodles] (https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Cuisine-Organic-Spaghetti-Certified/dp/B01MREZJC8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518256904&sr=8-1&keywords=explore%2Bcuisine%2Bsoybean%2Bpasta&dpID=61TO9MhqTiL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1) with Rao's Marina and lots of cheese

[This keto pizza] (https://www.ruled.me/low-carb-pepperoni-pizza/)

[This cheese spread] (http://bluemooseofboulder.com/project/green-chile-cheddar-spread/) with some grape tomatoes and low carb tortilla

Tuna salad made with lots of mayo, some mustard, and chopped up sugar free sweet pickles in a low carb wrap

Snacks: Blue Diamond Habanero BBQ almonds, [these pork rinds] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UP8QQ0/ref=twister_B008AZE7K6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) or cheddar cheese shredded and microwaved on wax paper (a la homemade whisps) with guacamole, some salsa, and sour cream.

Ocean spray diet cranberry grape juice.


Halo top ice cream (chocolate chip cookie dough) or Lucerne "watch'n carbs" [sic] chocolate coated vanilla ice cream bar if I'm really hankering for a sweet treat.

Two rules of thought... don't know how accurate.

1. Many massages while losing weight. Idea is that the massages help break up the subcutaneous (spelling?) fat under the skin, helping the skin shrink faster.
   
2. Using something like the following product: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KG7EDU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
   Which is supposed to be good for quite a bit of good things in your body, one of which is skin elasticity... which can only be good so that you skin has an easier time of it getting back to normal as you lose weight. And the older you are, the less elastic your skin is.
   I can't prove or disprove this. :)

Perhaps this might be a good starting point for your research:

https://www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes

https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/ The author of this site has a great book which you might like.

Good Luck!

Pretty much everything in the supplement world is a scam, at least as far as over marketing products with pretty labels and lots of "science" to make their product superior to the next guys. Most people in the bodybuilding world already know this but it is unfortunate that there are people who want to take advantage of dieters now as well.

Always look at the lesser marketed products for comparison.

Here is the Now brand for 15 bucks vs 30 for bulletproof brand. The only difference is that you did not just read a 3 page ad for the bulletproof product that would have jerked off your ego just enough to not care that you are paying a lot more.

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397232291&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=pvl++mct

This is not against bulletproof. This is just supplements in general so that I am clear that I am not just hating on one brand.

Also that is just a quick search. If you search for an online vitamin store in your area you may find one even cheaper. The now and pvl brands are both good and come without price inflation.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032TNPOE/
Got it off amazon a few months ago. Big blue screen, wide platform for big feet. Pretty happy with it. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for something simple. $36.95 and prime eligible.

I highly recommend adding MCT Oil, it's very ketogenic and pretty much taste-free. I go for this stuff: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345347937&sr=8-1&keywords=MCT

For protein powder itself, I like Optimum Nutrition’s Platinum Hydrowhey—it’s low in carbs and tastes pretty good. http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/Platinum-Hydrowhey-p-271.html

I use this thing to boil the eggs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DDXWFY0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523762820&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=go+dash+egg+cooker

Makes perfect eggs every time. Super easy.

And I make them very simply: just mix up 12 egg yolks, 1 tbsp of yellow mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and however much mayonnaise you like in a bowl, spoon them in the egg whites, and pepper them to all hell.

I use Hellman’s with added olive oil.

More mayonnaise or mustard if you like. The first time I used too much mustard, which just makes them zippy. One time I didn’t use enough mayo, and they were very plain. I just eyeball the mayonnaise, making it nice and creamy.

I loved this book.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1451624433?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

And this one, as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1400033462?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

I haven't read any books on IF, but the transformation my body went through was enough for me on that front. 😊

Per another Redditor's suggestion, I got one of these grease savers:
https://smile.amazon.com/RSVP-Stoneware-Grease-Keeper-Black/dp/B0017U5DZY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465509851&sr=8-2&keywords=grease+saver

I'm very happy with it. I got the white one and it looks nice on the counter. It includes a mesh filter that's easy to clean (I turn it up side down and run it under the faucet). The container is airtight, so the grease stays "good".

Erythritol. It's got the lowest glycemic index of sugar alcohol sweeteners and also none of the laxative effects since the body does absorb it.

Different brands seem to me to taste a lot different. My favorite is Wholesome brand, but it's expensive. So far best bang/buck has been Now Foods:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XA49BG

Here's a good chart:
http://www.sugar-and-sweetener-guide.com/glycemic-index-for-sweeteners.html

Notice malitol (in most no-sugar candies/sweets) is VERY HIGH.

I am still trying to get the fiber part in check, but have found this to be the best sugar free electrolyte supplement out there.
http://www.amazon.com/Alacer-Corp-ElectroMIX-Emergen-C-Lemon-Lime/dp/B000KHIYNI

Have you tried FatSecret? They tend to have pretty accurate listings. You could use it as a backup.


These are two really good scales.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display $50 this one was rated highly by Cook's Illustrated Measures in 1/8-ounce (imperial) and 1-gram (metric) increments up to 11 lbs.

EatSmart Precision Pro - Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale w/ Extra Large LCD and 11 Lb. Capacity $25 - this one is half the price but it a great scale. It measures grams, kg, oz, and pounds. It weights up to 11 lbs and is recise to .05 ounce / 1 gram increments.

No, they are not good substitutes at all unfortunately. If you have some specific recipe maybe we could help but for the most part you would want specific recipes.

I assume you are using it to make non-keto, bread type recipes?
If so, look into Carbquick I have used it several times and it works pretty well, it uses Carbalose flour and not any nuts so they should be good to eat it


I'm not a doctor and that was not medical advice :)

If you want to know the science as well as anecdotal evidence supporting low carb and against the Standard American Diet, here's a list of books for you to read:

• The Art and Science of Low Carb Living
  
• Why We Get Fat
  
• The Big Fat Surprise
  
• Good Calories Bad Calories
  
• Fat Chance
  
• Keto Clarity
  
  Jimmy Moore is a lot more anecdotal but it's a good place to start if you want a simple way to understand keto, in my opinion. The rest contain lots of studies and evidence to convince you.
  
  Taubes is also bringing out a new book. I've not yet read it but I've certainly pre-ordered!
  The Case Against Sugar
  
  
  
  
  
  

• 1 Cup Coffee
  
• 1.5 tbsp of Kerrygold Unsalted Butter
  
• 2 tbsp MCT Oil
  
• 1 scoop Pure Protein Whey Powder (Chocolate)
  
• 2 tbsp [Collagen Hydrolysate]
  (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KG7EDU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  Top with some ground cinnamon. Delicious!
  
  573 calories, 48g of fat, 4g net carbs, 34g protein. I tried to get the carbs down, it's mainly from the protein powder, but the chocolate taste is really delicious and it's only 4g carbs so I don't mind!

Dr. Jason Fung, author of the Obesity Code looks at your question here:
https://www.dietdoctor.com/what-happens-if-you-eat-5800-calories-daily-on-an-lchf-diet

"There’s a difference between calculated energy surplus and real energy surplus. Apparently Feltham didn’t have a large real energy surplus, as he didn’t gain more weight.

The most likely explanation to me is that his energy expenditure increased substantially during the experiment. Maybe there are other explanations? Perhaps his body also adapted by not taking up all the nutrients he ate?

I’m not surprised by the results. If you starve long term you don’t lose as much weight as simple calorie counting predicts. The body will decrease the metabolic rate. If you overeat you don’t gain that much weight. The body adapts and tries to maintain an appropriate fat mass."

i'd recommend his book. it was very thought provoking.
https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I would also look into the work of Dr Jason Fung, he recently published a new book. The book's title is off-putting, but definitely worth a read, as is his blog.

A ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting or fasting, is extremely powerful!

I personally follow keto and "alternate day fasting".

This one is mine. I love it, it is precise enough that if I urinate I can track the difference before and after. Awesome reviews on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Bathroom-Capacity-Technology/dp/B001KXZ808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405779122&sr=8-1&keywords=scales

The other food scale was also that EatSmart brand, only reason I felt comfortable about buying no name is because of the reviews about the company replacing the device no questions asked. Below was that food scale.

http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Kitchen-Silver/dp/B001N07KUE/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1405779251&sr=8-37&keywords=scales

That's a good point, I believe it was on a page about digestive health so that sounds about right. I think I'm going to eventually pick up some of these on amazon: Potassium Citrate & Magesium Citrate. The prices seem pretty good.

The most consistent scales are the doctor's office style balance scales like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Healthometer-402KL-Physician-Scale-Height/dp/B0009MFUZY

One nice thing about this type of scale is that you can leave the slider at your previous weight. As soon as you step on, you'll know if you gained or lost without having to adjust the slider since the indicator arm will tilt up or down (or stay the same if your weight hasn't changed).

These are much pricier than the spring or strain gauge scales, but more accurate and more consistent.

For digital bathroom scales, I've found that this one matches my balance scale results fairly well:

http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE

Bonus is that it handles up to 440 pounds.

I use the RENPHO digital scale and have been really impressed. I went through a couple different ones and this is the only one that I have found to be accurate with my doctor’s scale. You can find it here:

RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale - FDA Approved - Smart BMI Scale Digital Bathroom Wireless Weight Scale, Body Composition Analyzer with Smartphone App, 396 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1UX8RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MUEZAb775CYWK

I was looking for a scale that worked with Apple Health and this does the trick. It’s much cheaper than a lot of others out there so maybe it’s worth a shot.

I hear these are good. 😂😆😅

Seriously though, just read the comments!!

https://www.amazon.com/Albanese-Candy-Assorted-Sugar-Free-Flavor/product-reviews/B00DE4GWWY

No I didn't mention it, I actually plan on getting some because I know everyone and their mama recommend it as well as the FAQ :).

I am currently browsing the reddit for what magnesium supliment I should get. I know I need like 500g a day so I was thinking of getting this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Magnesium-Citrate-Tablets/dp/B000BV1O26

250 tablets of 200mg of magnesium citrate. I am hoping this will help overall with things. Btw some time has passed today since my crazy night of sleep, still fully awake, not drowsy and energetic. Still got a little heartburn, but doing well. My muscles aren't as fatigued as last night, I guess the rest I got was good enough.

I'm not sure about how much, but as for a source I highly recommend ElectroMix (available on Amazon). I bought some recently for backpacking, knowing I might get crampy with the intense exercise, but it made me feel so much better that I'm just going to start eatiing it all the time. It's also pretty cheap, even on my college budget.

http://www.amazon.com/ElectroMIX-Electrolyte-Replacement-Drink-Mix/dp/B000KHIYNI

Had such a nice easter, my mom gave me a basket with a bunch of keto snacks. I wanted to post it but saw everyone else's so I'll post it here XD

• People's Choice keto jerky
  
• Vermont Meat Sticks
  
• Dark Chocolate ChocZero
  
• Cocoa
  
• Mama Lupe Tortillas <3
  
  She also included a bunch of pecans.

I'm with you there. But, you can make your own refried beans out of these beans and they taste great! Then you can make these tortillas and you could have an amazing bean burrito that's around 4 or 5 carbs. And that's if you load it up with beans.

You don't have to spend that kind of cash to get a good scale. This is the one I have and its very accurate:

http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412375981&sr=1-3

If you look at all of these Eatsmart scales, they all get very good reviews - and the reviews are in the thousands so they are very popular

I like to use a protein base gelatin, like Great Lakes Gelatin.

great post! i'm excited to try the No Oodles after being disappointed with other brands of shirataki!

i love Mama Lupe Tortillas. There are 3 net carbs per tortilla. I use one (folded) to make cheese and meat quesadillas. I top with Sour Cream or Sliced Avocados (or both!) for a filling meal.

Use MyFitnessPal and calculate the nutrition information. That is the only way you will know if it's keto friendly. I highly recommend buying a food scale, it's more accurate and much more helpful when measuring how much you're consuming and tracking your food.

Someone commented about using one of these handy bacon grease containers. They've got a nice little mesh filter built in. I bought one and LOVE IT.

ROFL

https://www.amazon.com/Haribo-Gold-Bears-Delicious-Packaging-Packaging/dp/B000EVOSE4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539883798&sr=8-3&keywords=sugar%2Bfree%2Bgummy%2Bbears&th=1

Please read comments here.

AND

here.

https://www.amazon.com/Albanese-Candy-Assorted-Sugar-Free-Flavor/dp/B00DE4GWWY/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539884422&sr=8-4&keywords=sugar+free+gummy+bears

This Stuff



They also make packets like Crystal Light packets if you will be traveling. Tastes pretty good. You might also check if your local GNC carries it.

That looks sicknasty! I got this one when I was in college and love it. When it goes out I think I might follow in your footsteps :)

EDIT: Quick questions...could you post a link of where you actually purchased it? I don't see the option on the site you linked and the all-encompassing amazon.com doesn't carry it. Thanks!

Correct me if I’m wrong, OP, but I believe it’s the Renpho Body Fat scale. It’s super cool, I use it too!

There's no need for dairy anything, if you don't want it. I eat a little cream/butter/etc because I enjoy the flavor, but most of my fat calories actually come from medium-chain triglycerides.

Medium-chain triglycerides do not need bile salts for digestion; rather, they are absorbed directly via the portal system and converted to ketones in the liver.

This is the brand I get, as it's specifically only Caprylic and Capric acid.

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It works great as a general-purpose oil. You can cook with it, use it as a salad dressing, whatever you like. It has no real taste of its own, so it will just carry the flavors of what you're cooking rather than influence them on its own.

This was mentioned in another keto post: Cocoa Almonds. Awesome

My local market carries Atkins Advantage Bars link to some examples. They come in many flavors. They're a bit pricey, but I have a sweet tooth so I indulge myself sometimes.

I would like to chime in that the Emerald Dark Chocolate almonds are also GREAT and only have 1g sugar instead of 4g sugar in Blue Diamond's.

Emerald's do cost about 2x's as much as these ($.50/oz instead of $.25/oz). Amazon Emerald Dark Chocolate Roasted Almonds

I'd strongly recommend that you log your weight every day and also buy and useketostix. This, added to the [weight chart] (https://www.fourmilab.ch/cgi-bin/HackDiet) will provide you with excellent feedback about what's going on with your body. When you do binge on carbs, you'll see the graph and the sticks tell you if you are in ketosis or out of it.

Found them on amazon!

I got them from a local store earlier today and they have been among the most delicious things I've eaten recently. These will satisfy my occasional chocolate cravings

May I ask why you don't want to have breakfast? Is it a time thing, or are you just not feeling it? Understandable either way.

I replace butter with coconut oil for the "Bullet Proof" coffee. Personally, I can't stand the mouth feel of 1-2 tbs melted butter. I feel as though it's all over my face once I'm done.

I'll alternate BP coffee with Tim Ferris' "Titanium Tea", which, I'll be honest, is not really for the faint of heart. Not quite as enjoyable as the BP coffee, but it's different... Spicy. Keeps me going without food til' 3-4pm. Health benefits from Turmeric and ginger, too.

Finally, something I've been messing around with is Chicken/Meat stock with a tablespoon or two of beef callogen. Will also add coconut oil to this. I personally love it.

I just picked up the dark chocolate cocoa flavour in eastern Canada yesterday but did not see this flavour. They are absolutely delicious!!

Refrence link

Make half a dozen boiled eggs in under 10 minutes with one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DDXWFY0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Reasonably priced (as gadgets go), easy to use, works awesome.

This is one $37, but it's awesome!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032TNPOE/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this scale as well. It's excellent, well made and very consistent.

Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDXWFY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0eXKAbRDY3HYN

This thing is a life saver and cooks PERFECT boiled eggs. I bought the model that cooks a dozen eggs at a time. It also makes omelettes and poached eggs. Bed bath and beyond sells the larger model for $29.99, I used a 20% off code. Totally worth it!

The easiest way to tell if you're in ketosis is to use ketostix.

Also, some nuts have more net carbs than others (cashews have much more than walnuts, for example) so you might want to watch those.

Lastly, you should really track you food (at least in the beginning) it really helps to get a better picture what you're actually eating.

Morton Salt Alternative --> I use a Windsor Salt alternative but I know people that use a similar product to morton's to get potassium fix. Take your half/No-Salt and mix it with some flavoring like mio or crystal light and make their own electrolyte beverage, which can up what you need without the bad crap. I'll have a couple of these pre mixed and down em if I'm starting to feel sluggish.

Magnesium -> Magnesium Citrate or Magnesium Chelate (I couldn't find the one I use, but found similar) or Magnesium Oxide. The way i've been reading is that people react to each one different...but I prefer Chelate to up my general magnesium intake. I believe it absorbs better then the other two, but as I said I think it comes down to how your body reacts to it. Citrate is the more costly of the bunch, usually goes from cheapest to most expensive; Oxide -> Chelate -> Citrate. I take one of these during morning and one at night. (wouldn't take on empty stomach) You can usually get these at any nutrition store in 50-100 tablet containers.

In general I'd stick to veggies or no/half-salt for your potassium intake over supplements because regulations (at least in Canada,) mean the max they will produce is like 100-150mgs, so its easier and more cost efficient to go through whole foods. Magnesium alot of people will supplement, but you can get potassium and magnesium from two killer veggies in Kale and Spinach. Don't have MFP handy, but google says kale has roughly 50mg's of magnesium and 500mg's of potassium per 100grams. With spinach having 500mg's of pot. and 80mg's of mag. Swiss chard is also a killer veggie if you like variety. An easy way to get some early morning nutrients is to toss a handful spinach in with your scrambled eggs.

This is the one I've had since 2013. Accurate, takes up little counter space, clear display in grams, ounces, kilograms, or pounds and I've only had to replace the battery once in the last 3 years. Eatsmart also makes this awesome bathroom scale, which I also have.

These glorious things taste like candy.

Every once in a while I'll say something nice. I bought one of these about a year ago and it's been a lifesaver.

Careful when you're eating that flavor, they have a few more carbs per serving. For chocolate almonds I like these, they're pretty tasty!

http://www.amazon.com/Carbquik-Baking-Mix-lb-box/dp/B005YVU6FY

I haven't tried this yet but the reviews are pretty good. Let's you make a low carb versions of anything bisquick makes.

It came with my Renpho scale. The scale has bluetooth and connects with your phone via the app. It's pretty neat!

Well, I would say you should add some things that aren't particularly high protein, just mostly fat. With your current ratio it seems like you're probably getting plenty of protein.

So here's some foods that are mostly fat that I enjoy. Coffee with heavy cream. Macadamia nuts. Avocados. Cream cheese (yep, just straight up cream cheese). Olives. You get the idea.

I also supplement some oils. I drink a tbsp of Carlson fish oil every day to ensure my Omega 6/Omega 3 ratio is good. I also drink 2 tbsp of MCT oil every day before my bike ride because Medium chain triglycerides are highly ketogenic.

At any rate I get 70+% of my daily calories from fat, more if I do a lot of cardio so it's certainly possible to eat a lot more fat. I don't eat a lot of red meat, pork, or just meat in general either but in my case it's because they're a bit too high in protein (relative to fat) for my purposes.

Obesity Code

An amazing book promoting Keto by doctor that uses the treatment to reverse T2 diabetes.

https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258

Edit: Forgot the title of the book...

http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Stoneware-Grease-Keeper-Black/dp/B0017U5DZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464439021&sr=8-1&keywords=bacon+grease+catcher

I have one of these and it is amazing. I use it just like I would any other fat/oil to cook with. Instead of throwing down a pat of butter or a little oil to cook some meats in, throw in a spoonful of bacon grease.

I eat these and they fucking rock, plus they are a good source of fat
http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW

if i am seriously wanting sugar, i eat some sugar free jello with some whipped cream on top.

Also, since you mentioned biscuits, Carbquick makes a good biscuit. Usually add a bit of powdered sweetener, cream, egg, and tsp baking powder to enhance the drop biscuit recipe. Better than a mug bread if you want a biscuit. They freeze well, too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053DJYOC?sa-no-redirect=1&pldnSite=1
Net 3 carbs ea

http://www.latortillafactory.com/view/products/non-gmo-low-carb-tortillas/
Net 4 carbs ea

I've been using these as I can put whatever i want into them (Keto - Wise!) Tuna, salad, meat, eggs, bacon anything low carb and I won't go over my carb intake. Good luck and hang in there as this diet works!!!!

I just bought this scale from Amazon.

If I weight myself (wearing the same thing) 3 times in 5 minutes, I'll get 3 different weights, with as much as 8 pounds difference.

The thing is rated for 440lbs, which I'm more than 100lbs under, and I'm not moving it or standing in a different way each time. It's on a stable, hard, linoleum floor. It went completely batshit when I tried to use it on carpet.

If you make a scale, please make sure it can do the one thing it's supposed to do.

Sodium: broth/bouillon. Beef tastes better but chicken is more readily available. I'll put a TBSP into my 24oz coffee cup in the morning, drink it throughout the day, and that's about 2500mg of sodium. More if I counted the splash of Frank's Red Hot. Adding a TBSP of heavy cream really kicks it up a notch.

Potassium: No Salt (NOT Nu Salt or Lite Salt) as it provides 2600mg of potassium per TSP. Nu Salt contains more, if I'm not mistaken. I'll sneak 1/4 tsp of No Salt into that same coffee cup in the morning and usually split the remaining 3/4 tsp into two 28 oz bottles of water with a few squeezes of Mio water enhancer. Looks like Nu Salt might be easier for you to find, at least on amazon. Also, spinach.

Magnesium: two of these

I've had this one for four years, still going just as good as the day I bought it. You can set up multiple user profiles for the body fat % thing too which is nice. I just noticed theres a coupon on there for 25% off as well.. so it's really cheap now! I paid $60.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L6NTHU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We have this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1UX8RW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Each of us use it and it tracks separately on our phones. Works great

This will help! I love it! I also add salt to it. Your problem is electrolytes.

http://www.amazon.com/Alacer-Corp-ElectroMIX-Emergen-C-Lemon-Lime/dp/B000KHIYNI

I really love this eat smart scale. It has a capacity of 440 lbs and it's under $30!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0032TNPOE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506403090&sr=8-1&keywords=eat+smart+scales

I have one of the Eatsmart scales and it is very accurate. I let it re-calibrate every time I use it. Tap it, let it re-calibrate, then weight. On a very rare occasion it will be off a little. I weight myself twice and if it gets the same both times I record that. On a rare occasion it will take three weigh ins to get two that are the same. Make sure you are standing up straight and standing still. Also weight wearing the same thing for each weigh in, for me that is just my boxers.

Scale I have and would recommend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032TNPOE

I got this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1UX8RW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Super cheap and works great! It has its own app to keep all the data but I also synced it with my fitbit app.

Have you ever tried the microwave pork rinds? They smell awesome and they sizzle when you take the bag out.

I use Great Lakes Collagen Powder

https://www.amazon.com/Great-Lakes-Gelatin-Hydrolysate-Unflavored/dp/B005KG7EDU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536774416&sr=8-3&keywords=great%2Blakes%2Bcollagen%2Bhydrolysate&th=1

They may go stale fairly fast. I buy these and love them.

I have one of these and I love it.

I love this brand.
http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW

This is the one I bought...and I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L6NTHU/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000UP8QQ0

This might be what you're looking for. Single serve packs in popcorn pouches. The hot and spicy ones are great

I just replaced ours as it wasn't very consistent. I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032TNPOE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's works great and very consistent. It was within 1 pound of my doctor's big fancy one.

This is the scale I use and it's great. It also measures body fat.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004L6NTHU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

Save the grease for your next recipe!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017U5DZY/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YVU6FY?keywords=carbquick&qid=1454263297&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

I've used this for pancakes, pizza dough, biscuits, as a breading, in gravies, etc. If milk is required, I used almond milk. The pizza dough isn't perfect, but the biscuits are good and the pancakes are better than any box mix I've had, low carb or not.

You're welcome.

I'm in the same boat. I just moved to Hawaii and I swear, no one diets here at all. And they eat rice with everything. I'm afraid to say the word "low carb" around these people :)

So I have recently bought on amazon a bunch of things I USED to be able to find my local grocery stores, such as:

1. Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour
   
2. Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour
   
3. Mama Lupe's Low Carb Tortillas
   
   I bought them in bulk and they're all going into the freezer.
   
   I will probably try this Unsweetened Shredded Coconut soon because the I Breathe I'm Hungry blogger is always using it and I can't find it unsweetened here...
   
   And I've always bought EZSweets on Amazon, I've never found it in stores anywhere.
   
   I'm having issues finding Pork Rinds in Hawaii by the way, so if you find a good spot to order them online, let me know.

Organic beans are better because they have less toxins. MCT oil you can get from Amazon. NOW brand is $15.99 for 32 ounces

I have one of these. Really great purchase because there is a strainer built in.

Partly because I've learned how to feel when I'm in it or not, but mostly because I checked later that day with Ketostix. Definitely get some if you haven't already.

This is mine. My non-keto SO loves it.

• 1 lb Chorizo, uncased and chopped up
  
• 1 lb Ground beef (70/30 or 80/20)
  
• 2-3 Slices of bacon
  
• 1 Onion, chopped
  
• 1 Bell pepper (green or red), chopped
  
• 2-3 jalapeños, chopped (ditch the seeds if you don't like spice)
  
• 1 can [Black Soybeans] (https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6) - drained and rinsed - low carb!
  
• One can tomatoes with green chiles
  
• Seasoning of choice (usually equal-ish parts of chili powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, cumin and onion powder, with salt and pepper).
  
• Cilantro (leave it out if it tastes like soap to you, weirdo)
  
• Sour Cream
  
  Cook the bacon. Remove it from the pan and cook the chorizo and ground beef in the bacon grease. Throw everything except cilantro and sour cream in a slow cooker for 8 or so hours. Top with cilantro and sour cream.
  
  In my house we call this chili "Scott can't have this, it has pork".

Two and a half pounds and free shipping with prime

Albanese Candy, Sugar Free Assorted Fruit Gummi Bears, 5-pound Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE4GWWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mJ1XCbC08BXTJ

If you do end up getting a scale, be sure to get a good one! Some of them are just absolute crap (I know this after recently shopping for one!).
The one I ended up with is called EatSmart Precision Pro -- a digital scale that goes for about 25bucks on Amazon. Link is here: http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Kitchen-Silver/dp/B001N07KUE/ (this link does not benefit me nor anyone else monetarily, just FYI).

They sell pee sticks (here's one example) that, depending on the color on it, indicates if you're in ketosis or not, and at which level you are.

You could try 1 stick a day after your "cheat" days to see how many days it takes your body to go back to ketosis THEN make a decision based on the results?

IMO you'd have better data to base your decision on. Ex: if you get back in ketosis 4 days after your "cheats" VS it takes 7 days.

Looks good. If I don't have Swerve can I use Erythritol instead? I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-733739069238-Erythritol-2-5-Pound/dp/B007XA49BG/?th=1

I always get this stuff but I would like to try the fuel stuff pre workout

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Stoneware-Grease-Keeper-Black/dp/B0017U5DZY

Save your bacon fat and use it to cook with.

All Amazon links must contain "/dp/" between the .com and the ASIN (the B00*** part).

The link should look like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDXWFY0/

Sweet baby Jesus: http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW

It is definitely 100% MCT oil! Here's the stuff I use:
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A

Also haven't tried these yet I read their a good replacement for los frijoles. Gonna try one can if I can find them first. Only 1 carb per serving.
https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501435207&sr=8-1&keywords=soy%2Bblack%2Bbeans&th=1

check this product out, tastes good and gives you some electrolytes you need. http://www.amazon.com/Alacer-Corp-ElectroMIX-Emergen-C-Lemon-Lime/dp/B000KHIYNI

Yeah, sorry the link didn't post. Please forgive the newb, hopefully it will post now.
http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-microwave-chicharrones-1-75-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000UP8QQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343104761&sr=8-1&keywords=spicy+pork+rinds

I order the Mama Lupes Low carb tortillas from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Lupe-Low-Carb-Tortillas/dp/B0053DJYOC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422297274&sr=8-1&keywords=mama+lupes

I find them to be pretty tasty and it's 3 net grams of carbs per tortilla.

(Sorry, it's online order I know and not local store)

I don't eat much more meat than I used to, but I do eat a lot more fats, and cleaner sources of carbohydrate. Get yourself some ketostix (other brands and retailers are available) they'll be able to tell you more definitively whether or not you're in ketosis. But, yeah, fatigue can sometimes be an indication that your body has entered ketosis.

It's interesting, they are now out-of-stock on most major online grocers. Eg, [Netrition] (http://www.netrition.com/mama_lupes_tortillas_page.html)
and [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Lupe-Low-Carb-Tortillas/dp/B0053DJYOC)

Seriously, some advice from a former candy addict, buying someone sugar free candy is like sending them to a death camp. Make them homemade keto treats like fat bombs in heart-shaped silicon moulds or keto cheesecake tarts or something. If you don't believe me just check out these reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/Albanese-Candy-Assorted-Flavors-Gluten/product-reviews/B00DE4GWWY

Tasteless, goes in hot drinks (like coffee or tea) & cold drinks very easily. 11g Protein per serving.

Great Lakes Collagen

here and here are also acceptable choices.

These exist.

Don't do it, though. Don't do it.

You are stronger than a gummi bear.

Ketostix. They look like this. You can probably buy them at your local pharmacy for much cheaper.

I think OP is talking about Ketostix, which are like litmus paper that detects excess ketones leaving the body in your urine. They turn from beige to pink/purple depending on what concentration they detect.

I would like to add cans of black soybeans.

I went with something like this

But it doesn't have sodium

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KHIYNI/ref=s9_simh_awgw_d0_g364_i1/190-7465565-7044260?pi=SL115&aid=aw_gw&apid=1678137742&arc=1201&arid=1HTDE77BB7SRZ7N84R45&asn=center-6&pf_rd_i=aw_gw&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1678137742&pf_rd_r=1HTDE77BB7SRZ7N84R45&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1201

MCT Oil

Others may like different brands, I use this one.

I like this one... I have one in my home and I keep one in my office, too.

This is the one I have, I like it a lot. Does body fat % and lots of other %, and it hasn't trolled me nearly as much as my old scale.

Me too. These are pretty clean though. There are some starches and Xanthan Gum but that's about it. There's no comparison as far as processing goes between these egg whites and low carb tortillas. https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Lupe-Carb-Tortillas-12-5oz/dp/B0053DJYOC?th=1
I think a lot of ketoers can benefit from the egg whites.

My suggestion was going to be IF with skipping breakfast since you have issues.

There is a product called Carbquic that people seem to like. Might be able to include pancakes in your breakfast everyday if it fits your macros. http://amzn.com/B005YVU6FY

Just found this: https://www.amazon.ca/RENPHO-Bluetooth-Body-Fat-Scale/dp/B01N1UX8RW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1517724443&sr=8-8&keywords=wifi+scale

Looks like it connects without wifi and isn't too expensive.

They sell them on Amazon for cheap. Well, at least cheaper than my grocery store. http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW/

Not worth it if you can't stop, or if they stall you. But otherwise... mmmmmm!

I put my bacon on a rack like this, on a foil covered cookie sheet.

I then poor the bacon grease in to a device like this.

Two pounds every Sunday night after dinner to prevent grazing.

I will just leave this here for you amusement. https://www.amazon.com/Albanese-Candy-Assorted-Flavors-Gluten/product-reviews/B00DE4GWWY

Yep. I also use Carbquik sometimes to thicken sauces and gravy.

http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Lupe-Low-Carb-Tortillas/dp/B0053DJYOC

AND THEY ARE FREAKING DELICIOUS TOO!

The Obesity Code

Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It

The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease-and the Statin-Free Plan That Will

this scale is owned by three different people in my family (including myself) and has been consistent across all of them as well as the doctor's office

In diabetics a high concentration of ketones usually means that they are not creating/injecting enough insulin and they need to see a doctor. Your liver breaks fat into ketones which smell sweet and make your urine and breath smell funny. If you are eating a typical diet and you are producing enough ketones to effect your breath then there is likely something wrong with your liver or your blood sugar.

keto-diasticks should work, but since you dont need the glucose monitoring I would go with ketostix

that's why diet soda doesn't aid weight loss

when I use stevia, I make sure it is 100% pure stevia (lots of stevia products are "blends" with other toxic ingredients)

but at the moment, I'm going 100% sweet-free

and you MUST have at least one copy of this gem: https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I use collagen in my morning coffee and added to my post-workout protein stack as a joint health supplement. I've been using it for about six months, and an old (10+ years) nagging climbing injury of mine no longer hurts.

Could be totally unrelated, but it's relatively cheap, available on Amazon, has some protein, and certainly isn't going to hurt anything.

ETA: This is the brand I use.

You really should try the microwave pork rinds - they are a completely different animal than the bagged ones (which I also like). I get them by the box full from Amazon, but I've also seen them at some local grocery and discount stores. They are usually by the microwave popcorn.

https://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-Bacon-Curls-Microwave-Chicharrones/dp/B000UP8QQ0?crid=1UV65S702AMXI&keywords=lowrys%2Bmicrowave%2Bpork%2Brinds&qid=1540580143&sprefix=lowry%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2&ref=sr_1_2&th=1

I've seen them at Whole Foods, but I buy them by the case from Amazon for a cheaper price.

I get the Now Sports MCT Oil on Amazon.

$21 with shipping

Emerald's Cocoa Roast Almonds is what I currently have on the shelf. Half off on Amazon right now for 4.

Add this to a public Amazon wishlist (with a valid address attached privately to the list) and post the wishlist link here.

Not typically. Just get it on Amazon, it's very reasonably priced. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Erythritol-Natural-Sweetener/dp/B007XA49BG?th=1&psc=1

havne't tried them yet, but I want to
https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6?th=1

It's from RENPHO, bought it because it was inexpensive, synced with apple health, had prime shipping, and the little "Amazon Choice" sticker when i did a search for it.

https://www.amazon.com/RENPHO-Bluetooth-Body-Fat-Scale/dp/B01N1UX8RW/

You can make low-carb biscuits with CarbQuik for breakfast foods (I use it for biscuits and gravy).

KNOW Foods makes a bread mix, which is 2-3g net carbs per 1/2" slice. I've used this for sandwiches and just cut the slices really thin (like 1/8"-1/4").

I'll also second the idea of a cabbage leaf - a bit sturdier and more flavorful than something like iceberg lettuce.

> how did you handle the initial low blood sugar from cutting carbs so drastically for keto?

I never really had low blood sugar. I watched for that but the lowest I ever got was 85 mg/dl. That was once, and it was never an issue.
I quit taking my Metformin as an experiment (Don't do that, talk to your doctor) and my blood glucose just stayed normal.

If she's on insulin then maybe she should slowly taper off the carbs and watch her her numbers.

And she needs to shop around for a pro-keto doctor.

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian Nephrologist that has helped thousands of Type 2 diabetics manage their diabetes with low-carb eating and Intermittent Fasting. Low carb and skipping a meal or two will have immediate impact on blood-sugar.

You both should read his book The Obesity Code which basically changed my life forever.

He gives a really great explanation of diabetes and blood glucose management.

>the link posted above is not an affiliate link

For me, that's a page-not-found so... you're not wrong.

:P

edit: I don't know anything about affiliate links or anything so feel free to lemme know and I'll delete this, but is this a non-affiliate link to it?

Suggested reading

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624433/

See if that changes your perspective when you are through with it

https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258



https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/how-do-we-gain-weight-calories-part-1/



https://youtu.be/da1vvigy5tQ



https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc

https://www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258

Required reading.

Keto stix
http://www.amazon.com/Ketostix-Reagent-Strips-100-Count-Box/dp/B0000532GH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324567414&sr=8-1

(i get mine at Walgreens)

For potassium I use this.

For magnesium I use this.

I do not take a multivitamin.

I also get a lot of potassium from avocados.

It's this: https://www.amazon.com/Eden-Organic-Black-Beans-15-Ounce/dp/B000GZS9Q6?th=1

Found it on a shelf in the organic section of my local supermarket.

I use PowerAde Zero and this stuff : ElectroMIX.

If you are a tea drinker: Davidson's Bulk Tea.


Quest Bars

Decent potassium source:
Electro Mix

These are what I take:

1. A daily multivitamin OR one serving of EcoDrink Multivitamin
   
2. Daily dose of Electromix
   
3. Every other day, two of these Magnesium
   
4. Everyday, 2 of these Fiber Gummies
   
5. Lite Salt on my food

Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds

Lowrey's Bacon Curls Microwave Pork... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UP8QQ0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-Bacon-Microwave-1-75-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000UP8QQ0
also
http://www.microwaveporkrinds.com/