♥ Living The Low Carb Life......the Journey Continues!... ♥

[melanie09]

Oh that bark sounds really good!!!! I want to try that!

Originally Posted by DesertGurl

[B]The kind of CO I have doesn't smell like anything? Is it supposed to taste good? I imgine it to be filmy/slimy tasting/feeling??

You probably don't have virgin coconut oil, but refined(I think) coconut oil. I've never gotten around to buying the virgin oil, but have heard about how yummy and sweet tasting it is supposed to be. I guess some people use it as a sugar replacement in coffee as well as a fat boost...

One way I up my fat is by eating natural or organic peanut butter, yum! I buy brands that don't have added sugar. Still it has some carbs, but I stay in ketosis even if I'm not always perfectly at 20 carbs a day. I also cook with lard, because I've read alot about how vegetable/canola/corn etc... oils really aren't good for you. Plus it adds a lot of yummy flavor to your food!

[melanie09]

Oh, and I love me some cheddar cheese, which also ups my fat intake!

[zipp2play]

Good luck with Induction this week girl! YOU CAN DO THIS!

[ceecee08]

Dani- Yea I bought me some pills over the weekend. Ultimate FLora... had strains and 25 billion live cultures per pill!!! We are going to see how this pill works. I also need to incorporate the CO. I have made fat bombs before. SOOO good. James ate all of them when I would make them. LOL

have a great day.

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by melanie09

Oh that bark sounds really good!!!! I want to try that!



You probably don't have virgin coconut oil, but refined(I think) coconut oil. I've never gotten around to buying the virgin oil, but have heard about how yummy and sweet tasting it is supposed to be. I guess some people use it as a sugar replacement in coffee as well as a fat boost...

One way I up my fat is by eating natural or organic peanut butter, yum! I buy brands that don't have added sugar. Still it has some carbs, but I stay in ketosis even if I'm not always perfectly at 20 carbs a day. I also cook with lard, because I've read alot about how vegetable/canola/corn etc... oils really aren't good for you. Plus it adds a lot of yummy flavor to your food!

Yeah no mine doesn't say anything about being a virgin and it says on it that it has no scent.. I'm going to try some in coffee but would much prefer somehting that has maybe a flavor to it instead of just feeling like I got a grease slick in there for nuthin..KWIM? I would love love love to consider peanut butter still but part of the candida overgrowth thing says to stay away from peanuts because they're moldy.. That has always been my favorite part about going lc...but now I see perhaps that may be one reason why I've struggled to drop the weight too..so we'll see. At a later date I'd like to see if I can add it in moderation, at least!

Originally Posted by zipp2play

Good luck with Induction this week girl! YOU CAN DO THIS!

Thank you! Love you girl!

Originally Posted by ceecee08

Dani- Yea I bought me some pills over the weekend. Ultimate FLora... had strains and 25 billion live cultures per pill!!! We are going to see how this pill works. I also need to incorporate the CO. I have made fat bombs before. SOOO good. James ate all of them when I would make them. LOL

have a great day.

Been shopping around online and my head is spinning at all there is to choose from.. overwhelmed to say the least. I want to make sure I'm getting one that will give me the most help but man, there is alot of information out there.. I'm gonna go for the bark and see how that works, also dropping some CO in my coffee..what kind of CO do you use?
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Day 1 started today. So did TOM Yep, and 3 days early to boot. OYE!

Scale said 233.2. Meh. Hoping maybe if I can be good this week I can maybe sail out of the 30's once and for all.

Having to truly get acclimated back into the lc way of eating..feels sooooo strange! Breakfast was good up until I realized that my creamer wasn't sf Will have to get some pronto, but so far so good otherwise.

Ear is same, lots of crackling going on so maybe it's getting ready to pop? Sinuses are still messed up. Hoping once I begin supps this stuff will die off and leave me alone for once.

DD16 home today with a tummy ache.. just want 1 week where NO ONE in this family is sick.

[DesertGurl]

Goal for March: 227

3/1.... 229.8 UD .. SICK
3/2.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/3.... 230.4 UD .. SICK
3/4.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/5.... 230.4 UD .. SICK..ear/eye stuff
3/6.... 232.6 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/7.... 231.2 UD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/8.... 231.4 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/9.... 230.4 UD .. ..feeling somewhat better
3/10.. 231.8 DD .. .. eyes still ick..ear
3/11.. 232.0
3/12.. 233.2
3/13.. 233.2
3/14.. 233.4
3/15.. 231.8
3/16.. 232.2
3/17.. 232.8
3/18.. 233.2 .. Starting LC again. TOM

[Saxy1971]

Moldy nuts, eh? That would keep me away from peanut butter too. Hey, it's Monday....one day at a time...I see some positive things happening by the end of the week for you!

Disclaimer: I'm not a psychic.

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by Saxy1971

Moldy nuts, eh? That would keep me away from peanut butter too. Hey, it's Monday....one day at a time...I see some positive things happening by the end of the week for you!

Disclaimer: I'm not a psychic.

Hahahahaha!!!

Uhhh ok, not moldy nuts *per se* ..the shells.. besides, they're not really "nuts"...



Totally Unrelated News: I'm gonna go see P!NK again! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

[melanie09]

Originally Posted by DesertGurl

I would love love love to consider peanut butter still but part of the candida overgrowth thing says to stay away from peanuts because they're moldy.. That has always been my favorite part about going lc...but now I see perhaps that may be one reason why I've struggled to drop the weight too..so we'll see. At a later date I'd like to see if I can add it in moderation, at least!

Breakfast was good up until I realized that my creamer wasn't sf Will have to get some pronto, but so far so good otherwise.

Maybe try almond butter when the time comes! More expensive, but still yummy!

Another reason I love lc, is getting to use REAL creamer!! Love me some hwc!!!

[zipp2play]

When are you seeing P!NK again girl! That IS very exciting news!!!!!!!!!

[Jayce]

Good morning, Dani! Seems like you got some pep in your step again...

[AsmallerME]

Hey Danielle!! I'm excited that you are restarting LC. I think a shake up is worth it. I just restarted today!!

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by melanie09

Maybe try almond butter when the time comes! More expensive, but still yummy!

Another reason I love lc, is getting to use REAL creamer!! Love me some hwc!!!

OMG! I totally forgot about hwc! How in the world could I ever do that! Now I'm really excited! LOL

Originally Posted by zipp2play

When are you seeing P!NK again girl! That IS very exciting news!!!!!!!!!

Well thank you for being excited with me! She's coming to L.A. in Oct..that''s the closest and DH has promised me that I WILL be going. I could dance a friggin jig!

Originally Posted by Jayce

Good morning, Dani! Seems like you got some pep in your step again...

Hey Sweet Pea! I'm trying to be peppy, I'm tryin!

Originally Posted by AsmallerME

Hey Danielle!! I'm excited that you are restarting LC. I think a shake up is worth it. I just restarted today!!

Well hey girl! I have missed you. I am starting to get excited. Honestly, not so much when I came to realization that I *had* to do it... Now that I'm starting to feel better tho...whole different story! WE got this, hon!
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Phew! Busy day! Days off with the hubbs are like that tho and I love them. ♥

First day went well, and my 2nd day is proving to be more of the same. I am already noticing marked improvements in many areas after just less than 2 days on plan. Utterly amazing.

• I fell asleep quickly/easily and stayed asleep until 6am.. woke feeling rested.
  
• The rash/gooey thing behind my ear, while still there, literally dried up overnight. It feels and looks different already.
  
• My ear is nearly unplugged, as well as my sinus passages on the same side.

Those things in less than 24 hrs. Total amazeballs.

Scale was down .6 All things considered, it's pretty good. TOM is kicking my a$$ ATM so I'm feeling lucky it's not up 20lbs, not to mention that the yeast thing is probably an issue (mostly likely has been for some time = less than stellar weight loss results)

So, feeling better, scale's moving down, and my hunger is in check. Already!

Bought supps today. Will begin in the a.m. Also found CO and will make some bark ASAP, as well as, add it to my coffee..definitely intrigued!

[zipp2play]

It sounds like you are stepping in the right direction.

[AsmallerME]

Yay, Danielle! That's a great report. I'm glad it's going well for you so far. Remember that you can always incorporate the JUDDD cycles into the LC diet if you need to do the road. But for now, enjoy that HWC in your coffee every day. It's the best.

[janetsbreeze]

So glad to hear you are feeling better!

[Saxy1971]

Glad you're feeling better, D! Let me know how you like that CO in your coffee! I've always been intriqued by the "bulletproof coffee" thing, but have never tried it.

[Blonde with a Rose]

Hiya Danielle! Nice to hear you're feeling physically better. That's wonderful news. And great news about PINK, too! What kind of supps did you get?

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by zipp2play

It sounds like you are stepping in the right direction.

Thanks, I'm trying!

Originally Posted by AsmallerME

Yay, Danielle! That's a great report. I'm glad it's going well for you so far. Remember that you can always incorporate the JUDDD cycles into the LC diet if you need to do the road. But for now, enjoy that HWC in your coffee every day. It's the best.

I just said it to someone yesterday..can't remember who at the moment.....but I'd like to incorporate rotations eventually because I love the freedom of DD's. Totally forgot hwc AGAIN at the grocery!

Originally Posted by janetsbreeze

So glad to hear you are feeling better!

Crossing my fingers hardcore! I'm sick of feeling sick!

Originally Posted by Saxy1971

Glad you're feeling better, D! Let me know how you like that CO in your coffee! I've always been intriqued by the "bulletproof coffee" thing, but have never tried it.

I wanna try it too but terrified of freaking myself out with it I don't have a blendy thing so I dunno if I will do it for sure...

Originally Posted by Blonde with a Rose

Hiya Danielle! Nice to hear you're feeling physically better. That's wonderful news. And great news about PINK, too! What kind of supps did you get?

"Trying hard" to feel better..not sure if it's workin or not OMG, the whole P!NK thing is just nutso for me.. I would love to see several more shows but just too $$$.. Once more won't kill us that's for sure, and hell, I'm fairly low maintenance..I don't like jewlery and tons of designer stuff..I'd rather go do something and make some memories Supps I got are just to help kill off my yeast issues..oil of oregano and some probiotics.
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Good night's sleep. Slight congestion today..bizarre. Ear's the same but less pressure feeling..

Scale stayed exactly the same. Yikes. Praying this isn't a sign of things to come... thinking (hoping??) it's just TOM.

Had major case of the itchies last night...not fun when you're trying to relax to fall asleep.

Goal for March: 227

3/1.... 229.8 UD .. SICK
3/2.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/3.... 230.4 UD .. SICK
3/4.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/5.... 230.4 UD .. SICK..ear/eye stuff
3/6.... 232.6 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/7.... 231.2 UD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/8.... 231.4 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/9.... 230.4 UD .. ..feeling somewhat better
3/10.. 231.8 DD .. .. eyes still ick..ear
3/11.. 232.0
3/12.. 233.2
3/13.. 233.2
3/14.. 233.4
3/15.. 231.8
3/16.. 232.2
3/17.. 232.8
3/18.. 233.2 .. Starting LC again. TOM
3/19.. 232.6 .. TOM
3/20.. 232.6 .. TOM

[AsmallerME]

Hang in there. Some people take a few days before their bodies release weight with LC. And since you were just doing some DDs, your calories may be higher overall and it will take your body a little longer to adjust. Focus on the fact that you feel better. Good things are happening.

[DesertGurl]

Amber, definitely keeping in mind that I am starting to feel better. It's such a crazy concept to some who are unfamiliar with the healing capabilities of low carb eating. I think DH is on the fence of truly believing it and not just flying with the notion that it was just coiincidental timing.

[zipp2play]

How is it today???

[DesertGurl]

Hi Monica!

Today is good so far. Slept very well and woke up easily.

Food was good up until last night & I ate 2 fig newtons.. Ooops!

Scale was ok. 232.2 -.4 The right direction is all I care about! TOM still here, plus working on the yeast thing so it'll be slow going for awhile, I think.
The fact that I can swallow without feeling pain in my throat and ear anymore, after weeks and weeks.. Priceless!

I've had major dry patches of skin on my arms for months that no amount of lotion has been able to eliminate.. last night DH noticed that they're nearly gone. The oregano is doing it's thing and it feels nice to feel a little vindication that I am not going crazy and being neurotic about not feeling myself or unable to rid things that have plagued me for months on end. Progress!
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Goal for March: 227

3/1.... 229.8 UD .. SICK
3/2.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/3.... 230.4 UD .. SICK
3/4.... 230.6 DD .. SICK
3/5.... 230.4 UD .. SICK..ear/eye stuff
3/6.... 232.6 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/7.... 231.2 UD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/8.... 231.4 DD .. ..ear/eye stuff
3/9.... 230.4 UD .. ..feeling somewhat better
3/10.. 231.8 DD .. .. eyes still ick..ear
3/11.. 232.0
3/12.. 233.2
3/13.. 233.2
3/14.. 233.4
3/15.. 231.8
3/16.. 232.2
3/17.. 232.8
3/18.. 233.2 .. Starting LC again. TOM
3/19.. 232.6 .. TOM
3/20.. 232.6 .. TOM ..started OoO
3/21.. 232.2 .. TOM ..OoO

[janetsbreeze]

SO HAPPY this is working for you!

[AsmallerME]

The way you are feeling is huge. That's progress enough to not need weight loss, IMO. But, the fact that you are losing weight already is a great sign!!

[DesertGurl]

Thanks ladies!

Amber, could not agree more. I think the way I felt last time I did Atkins in May-Oct is the biggest reason why I stuck with it for so long despite the lack of weight loss..only about 12 pounds during that entire time! Hoping that the education about yeast overgrowth is the culprit and I can rid myself of it and the scale will move how it should.

[AsmallerME]

I think it will. Once the yeast dies off, you will be firmly in ketosis and in the groove. Then hopefully you'll get nice consistent losses and stay healthy.

[DesertGurl]

Originally Posted by AsmallerME

I think it will. Once the yeast dies off, you will be firmly in ketosis and in the groove. Then hopefully you'll get nice consistent losses and stay healthy.

Crossing my fingers for that, Amber!

Sooo weird to lose all concept of appetite again. Didn't even wake up hungry this morning, had to kinda force it to get the fire burnin. I love that I do not feel so lethargic and exhausted. Still not 100% yet, but man, to go from days where I had a very hard time draggin myself out of bed, let alone getting anything accomplished but maybe more napping.. to now at least waking up and feeling like I actually slept is a huge improvement. The brain fog is improving and I don't feel like I'm in a tunnel so much..

PS.. tell me how ridiculous it is that I actually got WAY excited eating chicken salad with REAL mayo.. .. nom-nom-nom...

[AsmallerME]

Totally not ridiculous. I ate chicken salad for like a week straight a few weeks back. It's fun to get excited over some of the good LC options. Cream (remember to buy it), real mayo, juicy bacon cheeseburgers, etc. So good.

I'm glad your fog is lifting. Mine too. Yesterday I felt a little "flu-ish" because it was day 3, but I feel it lifting today for me. I'm usually good by day 5, so just one more day.

[zipp2play]

Chicken salad was one of my FAVE's when I was eating Low Carb! ENJOY girl, you deserve it!!!!