That was a bit confusing. I was at a funeral today with one branch of the family and going to Vermont with the other branch tomorrow.
19 Aug 16 by member: erikahollister
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Is a ketogenic diet and an lchf diet the same thing?
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Great going, Erika! Congrats on your wonderful progress to date. Have a great family vacation. Good evening to you too.
19 Aug 16 by member: ChicaLean
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19 Aug 16 by member: iulani
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Wonderful progress, E. I grew up in Boston, love VT. Gorgeous area.
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19 Aug 16 by member: EDC1972
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Thanks for the update and analysis, Erika! I bet the family members who haven't seen you in a while were a *little* blown away by the change! I agree that the fat fast is a useful tool, but not necessarily a good ongoing strategy. I bet you looked great in that dress! So proud of you, girl!
19 Aug 16 by member: mskestrela
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Great progress Erica. I can do the coffee, but I don't think I could eat plain butter. I can and do cook with plenty of it, but just eat it? Not so much. I'll be interested to see what happens as you come off the fast.
19 Aug 16 by member: PhillySue
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I've been thinking about a fat fast......think I'll try it...butter in coffee and...my idea....frozen chunks of coconut oil (instead of butter).....
19 Aug 16 by member: cathyfield
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Oh my goodness Erika. Awesome perseverance and results!
19 Aug 16 by member: Bible Bliss
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Great results and have a wonderful vacation with your family.
19 Aug 16 by member: Re-energize
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Great determination! Have fun on vaca! Safe travels!
20 Aug 16 by member: Mistybenner
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@fatandfuriously fasting - ketogenic or Low Carb High Fat diets induce your body to produce ketones by depriving it of ingested glucose. This has the effect of lowing insulin levels, and when this happens your body taps into fat reserves for energy. The resulting product is ketones which feed your brain and organs in the absence of glucose. Since you are losing your stored fats for energy, you lose weight. The Bullet Proof Rapid Weight Loss Protocol that I did for 6 days is a fat only diet with nearly O carbs or protein. It lowers insulin, so that the body is forced into ketosis. My ketone levels were very high. It's not a sustainable diet, but more like a fast to reset set points and break a plateau.
20 Aug 16 by member: erikahollister
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Great, if Triglycerides are converting to glucose and that fat is coming from our fat stores then we're losing weight - that's the point. Nevertheless the brain loves ketones.
20 Aug 16 by member: erikahollister
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I'm not a chemist, I'm a dieter. I do what works best for me. I lose the most weight on a high fat diet, so that's my practice. I've regained health on a number of scores: feel better, look better, feel happier. I won't argue with a 75 lb loss without hunger. Oliver, I'm going on vacation now.
20 Aug 16 by member: erikahollister
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Congrats on the big loss!! You go girl.
20 Aug 16 by member: fatty_ass
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I listen to my doctor and all the other doctors who see ketogenics as a heart-healthy and healing way of eating. They are making amazing breakthroughs with their patients by the 10's of thousands. Maybe you could do a little research into it? Why would I listen to anyone else?
20 Aug 16 by member: erikahollister
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I hope you enjoy your visit to New England. We are in a bad drought this year, but no floods or fires like the rest of the country. I live in southern Massachusetts near the ocean. We are having a beautiful summer.
20 Aug 16 by member: Sarah1950
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Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY in a couple of days!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 just in case I'm not here or you're not here :)
20 Aug 16 by member: fatty_ass
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It's your journal, it's your weight loss, Congratulations. If others ignore proof, their loss!
20 Aug 16 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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