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  1. vintageutopia

    Fat

    Hmmm...water? :) I meant that to say fat - 75%, however numbers weren't on my side that time, were they?
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    How many eggs do you eat per week?

    A lot. I typically eat some form of eggs daily, including hard-boiled, fried, or omelet. So, maybe 14-18 a week? :woot:
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    Fat

    I typically eat 70% fat, sometimes more. I have the most success if I keep my macros around 5/70/20.
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    Aspartame free soda drinks?

    In the U.S., I purchase Zevia pop. It is sweetened with Stevia and has a very small and natural list of ingredients.
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    Footwear - what do you prefer?

    Clarks are my go-to brand of shoe. I need to wear dress shoes for work and they offer attractive, comfortable options. I'm on my feet a good deal, so comfort is a must. At home, it's Skechers or boots on the winter.
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    How do you manage meals when you have a family

    I have three kids 11, 10, 3. They eat what I eat, but maybe a few extra carbs. If breakfast is eggs and bacon, I may add a slice of toast for them. I eat my yogurt plain, but add fruit to theirs. For lunch, I eat my delight rolled into lettuce, but may include bread with theirs. For...
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    Warning Rant Ahead

    I'm sorry that happened. It's hard not to take her words to heart when you know this lifestyle works for you. Let's talk surgery. :) It's true that you should heal with optimum results if your blood sugar is in normal range. However, since surgery itself can create an inflammatory response in...
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    Low Carb Diet and Metformin

    @Oldvatr I was advised to eat within the same carb allotment that was suggested to you. I could easily eat 100-150 grams/day and maintain my BS's, *if* I continued to take hypoglycemic medication. My goal was to eliminate medication and control my diabetes with diet. Considering that I had an...
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    Quick, easy, no phaff low carb recipes - from scratch

    Cabbage Sausage "Stuff" Sauté a head of chopped cabbage in bacon fat with minced garlic. Can add onions too, if you feel so inclined. Once the cabbage is softened, throw in sliced, uncured Italian sausage (already cooked) with some Italian spices, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until the...
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    Low Carb Diet and Metformin

    I eat between 20-25 net carbs daily, but still need to eat to my meter. There are just some foods that cause me to spike, even though they are within my daily carb limit. I still test when I try a new food or if I am feeling off. I expect it will always be that way, as I want to know what is...
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    what am i doing wrong hubby has high bloods in the morning

    @andreaabbott1 PLEASE stop taking ownership over your husband's choices. Just prepare LCHF meals for your family and if your DH makes a store run once a week for sweet snacks, let it go. Don't get mad, but rest assured that you are doing your part to offer healthy dinners for your family. YOU...
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    Low Carb Diet and Metformin

    Ditto @Chook . I take Metformin only , but I never experience highs/lows. I eat to my meter and choose foods that do not cause a spike (or consequently a fall). For me, that is key. I expect that if I continued to take Metformin, but increased my carb intake, I would experience more fluctuation...
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    Mfp query

    Yes! Some days, I am more hungry, so I eat more. Other days, I am not as hungry, so I eat less. I find that I naturally follow a eat more, eat less, eat more, eat less sort of feeding pattern. In the end, it all seems to even out.
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    Antisocial aspects of LCHF diet?

    I take Metformin. I eat vlc, so I don't notice the side effects as much as I did when I first started low carb and was still eating carby, but lower carb foods. If I increase my carbs, I seem to notice the side effects a bit more. The breath thing? Yeah, that lasted for a few weeks and then...
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    Artificial sweetener

    The longer I do low carb, the less I want sugary things. However, I do still have them, especially on special occasions when I want to enjoy a treat too (Thanksgiving). For the most part, I use liquid stevia and Swerve (granulated). I did purchase some SF coffee syrups that I can use in coffee...
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    Lidl not doing Protein Rolls any more?

    These Lidl posts make me bitter. ;) When I make it to the UK, you can bet I will be trying these.
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    Some things I've been pondering over

    Do you think it could have been the sugar free treats too? Malitol and I don't get along.
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    What oils should one use to cook with?

    I use coconut oil or avocado oil.
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    Ketchup on LCHF

    Ahhh...ketchup. I have tried the Heinz Reduced Sugar one above and it is pretty good. Pinterest has some homemade versions of SF ketchup that you can make yourself. I haven't tried one yet, but I am tempted.
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    I'm a Cooking Disaster

    I'm sorry @copey399 , but your post made me chuckle...heartily. Cooking/Baking low carb is an adventure, isn't it? Try this bread. I like it better than the oopsie bread. http://cavemanketo.com/faux-bread-quest-flax-buns/ I think toasting any LC bread makes it better. If you leave it "as is"...