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thanks. just double checking though - for all intents and purposes, the fiber still doesn't really count for calories, right? :confused:

that's what i figured, but i still wonder why all the nutrition labels still include the fiber in the calorie count. even laxatives like sugar-free metamucil lists the 5 grams of fiber per serving as having "20 calories"

at home here we usually stir-fry, chinese style. using mostly corn or canola oil. sometimes olive (regular, not virgin) for stir-frying non-"asian" things. can you clarify for me about the polyunsaturated bit? aaron_f : yeah, that extra-virgin olive oil is something, isn't it...

quick question: does fiber actually factor into your caloric and carb totals? i thought it's not actually utilized in the metabolic process, it just keep ya regular

is the fat in say, roasted almonds, actually detrimental to you in any way? i know it's probably not as good as raw almonds, but my mom (who does a lot of the shopping here at home) can get the roasted ones in bulk a bit easier. plus she likes the roasted taste better. :P same goes with...

no expert here, but i believe most people add their own carbs to it. you can get maltodextrin and dextrose powders relatively cheap from many sources. or just add sugar or eat/blend high-GI fruits along with it . i think bryan is in the process of putting out a "plus" version of...

yeah, that's what i was afraid of. :confused: i know that i could probably do more low-carb vegan whole foods if i REALLY tried, but that might be more effort than i'd be willing to put in. (shopping and preparation SUCKS) we'll see though - it all depends on how my first cycle goes, and...

wow, good stuff, cilius. congrats on your results. the keto diet seems quite powerful indeed. i'm currently vegetarian though and actually eating a mostly vegan-ish diet, so cutting down carb intake so drastically may be near impossible for me unless i use more [soy and rice] protein shakes...

rishik12: read the articles on HST again. you'll see that you've apparently misinterpreted things. there is indeed a REQUIRED weight progression every workout, for every exercise. (unless the weight increment is too large, in which case you would repeat weight for only about one or two...