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**Open Threads- Member Threads on Low Carb Topics**
baconslave
Posts: 7,038 Member
Below are open threads full of information on many topics of interest to low-carbers. Counting calories vs. not counting, favorite podcasts, ketostix, health issues/troubleshooting, motivational posts, success stories: you find all of those and more in this collection.
Open Threads of Interest
Open Call For Submissions Threads
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Open Threads of Interest
- Diabetic Discussions -our collection of the Open diabetic threads
- LCHF for "Dummies"<g>
- Found a Good Documentary for Beginners
- Is There a Matrix with All the Low Carb Diets -contains great links and infographics on the differences between low-carb WOEs.
- Unlearn-Rethink, the Essential Reading (a pretty good list)
- How Low-Carb Diets Actually Work
- Low Carb Down Under Breckenridge 2018 conference videos
- I Never Should Have Ventured Off This Forum- Covers macros, the real deal behind CICO, and other topics pertinent to fluency in the low-carb WOEs.
- What LCHF is NOT
- Things I Have Learned During 4 Years of Keto
- 23 Studies on LCHF vs LFHC
- How Do You Up Your Sodium? -a discussion about electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium)
- Salt/Sodium
- Sodium-Science for 3-5g (3000mg-5000mg) per day
- Sodium Saves. Godfather of Paleo Not a Fan of Salt Licks -an interesting video and ensuing discussion of sodium needs
- Macros in Grams vs. Percentage
- Ugh-I Am Eating Too Much Protein
- *** Counting Calories? The argument against counting ***
- *** Counting Calories? The argument for counting ***
- Do calories count on low carb? If not, why not?
- Why the Rapid Weight Loss on Low Carb Stops
- Breakthrough -An inspirational and informational discussion about stalls/plateaus
- Keto Straight Talk
- Ketosis Without Keto Sticks?- No sticks? The signs.
- Keto Test Strips -talks about keto strips and includes links to studies showing the insulinogenic effects of whey and how it may distrupt ketosis
- Those useless ketostix.... (or are they?)- An interesting conversation on Ketostix
- Online list of low carb doctors
- Interesting Dr Follow-up with LCHF-Friendly Doc for T2
- Keto Diet -A question about post-keto labs leads to a discussion of BG and cholesterol
- Fat Adapted vs. Ketosis
- Too Good to Be True? Has to Be -A question about ketone levels after a carb lapse turns into a biochem lesson on the nature/process of ketogenesis in the body.
- Are All Fats Equal?- gets into the science behind fats
- Saturated Fat Help
- Low-carb and Cortisol
- Sodium, Blood Pressure, and the Russian Nephrologist -- Dismantling everything you thought you knew about sodium intake and blood pressure
- Ketosis's Affect On Thyroid Explained in a Way I could Understand It
- Kidney Stones -A members experience with them turn into an awesome info dump on kidney stones.
- Too Much Protein- Enlightening protein discussion, with other macro talk
- Want to Be a Fatburner? Exercise
- Basic Grocery List to Start a Low-Carb Diet
- Lower-Carb on a Shoestring
- Keto On a Budget -Amy Berger's video on the subject and the following discussion
- Quick, Easy Meals for LCHF
- Holiday Dinners- lots of resources for holiday recipes
- Low Carb Dining Out
- Ugh-Huddle House-Small Rant -a reminder that restaurants put pancake batter in the eggs. You must request otherwise.
- How to Deal with a Conference
- Non-Perishable but Lightweight Foods for Backpacking
- Macros Question & Don't Blow Any Tops- a discussion of macros, hunger and how to figure out how to eat for yourself
- Russell Stovers Sugar Free -talks about how to handle/treat/count sugar alcohols
- MCT Oil, Anyone?- contains a quick but thorough summation of MCT oil, it's properties, and benefits
- OFFAL -a thread for those who keep offal in their diet or are interested in sneaking more in
- WOE Hacks
- Going Out Tonight-Alcohol
- How Alcohol Interrupts Fat Burning Metabolism -Exactly as the title describes plus a couple links to other alcohol threads
- What Tips Did You Wish Someone Told You in the Beginning of Your Low Carb Journey
- Breastfeeding and Low-Carb
- Sugar Cravings
- Hair Loss
- Podcasts- a member generated list
- Any Vegan Keto People Here?
- That Time of the Month
- Intermittent Fasting (IF)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10366530/intermittent-fasting/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10363254/does-anyone-do-intermittent-fasting-with-lchf/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10372829/really-vague-question-about-if#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10486297/intermittent-fasting-vs-keto#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10580611/argh-stupid-fasting#latest - LCHF for Seizures
- Scientists Pinpoint Blood Sugar-Alzheimer's Tipping Point
- Coconut Oil, MCTs, Ketones, Alzheimers
- Keto/LCHF and Heart Health
- Cholesterol
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10662999/high-cholesterol-and-ldl-is-good-scientific-evidence
Cholesterol Medication- A discussion of cholesterol which evolved into one of vitamin supplementation. Good info.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10458690/in-layman-terms-why-is-fat-okay#latest
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10450702/got-new-lchf-lab-results-for-year-2#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10442562/cholesterol-went-up-alot-on-low-carb#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10455591/saturated-fat-inflammatory-carbs-heart-attacks-and-loren-cordain-stephen-phinney-exchange#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10520037/blood-work-experiment#latest -Bloodwork, low-carb, and dealing with that squirrely LDL count
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10463856/lab-work-blood-tests-etc-and-an-interesting-article#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10584374/normal-cholesterol-finally#latest - Keto and Constipation
- Navigating LCHF Without a Gallbladder or With Stomach/Digestive Distress
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10154504/meativore-massive-acid-reflux#latest
http://nobunplease.com/diarrhea-low-carb-keto-diet/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10385680/low-stomach-acid-indigestion-nutrient-absorption-issues#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10441090/will-the-foot-cramps-ever-stop- electrolytes and low stomach acid (FYI: low stomach acid is at the root of MANY issues)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10415221/keto-major-tmi-help/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10437725/how-many-grams-fit-into-low-carb-and-a-billion-other-questions/p1- gallbladder and histamine sensitivity discussion
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10391838/gallbladder-issues-with-high-fat#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10388945/low-functioning-gallbladder#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10400570/keto-without-a-gall-bladder#latest - Anyone with Hypothyroidism Doing LCHF or Keto?
- Headaches- troubleshooting post
- Insomnia Worse with Reduced Carbs- troubleshooting and supplement suggestions
- Success Stories
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393457/success-stories/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10337065/photobombing-progress-pics-ahem-lots-share-yours-too/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10534222/take-progress-pics/p1 - Motivational
NSVs
There's No Such Thing As A Stall
How Do I Stop Cheating? A Motivational Essay
Pro Tips If You Get Bored on LCHF
So Tell Us What You've Learned- words of wisdom from the trenches
What's Your Secret? (Or, What has kept low carb a lifestyle change for you, when others have given up?)
What's Your Motivation?
Open Call For Submissions Threads
- Request for Submissions - Books - books only please
- Request-For-Submissions-videos-videos-only-please
- Call for Links: Recipe Sites
- Share Your Original Recipes!
- Your Favorite Recipe & Info Books on Keto
- Free Low Carb Kindle Books
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