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Usually there's questions about where alcohol fits into the diet. Also exercise - the when, how much, and why am I tired sort of thing.3
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cstehansen wrote: »
Same here. Though as an athlete I practice much more cyclical ketosis and metabolic flexibility. That may be part of it.
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LOLMy stock answer is: check your proein levels. High protein will cause bad breath. If your protein is moderate, then.... maybe not. A minority seem to get bad breath on a LCHF diet and it sometimes stays. Then again, losing weight can cause bad breath too. That goes away once you stop losing.
LOL I'm not very helpful, am I? I'll need to work on that before Jan 1st.
Well...at least you are trying to be helpful....that has to count for something. Protein levels should be okay as I'm trying to be very strict with both my carb and protein macros since I'm doing keto for my epilepsy, so rarely go over 50g per day of protein.
Maybe my body is just in shock overall!1 -
PaleoInScotland wrote: »
It seems to go away faster for some than for others. It took 6 months before my bad breath went away, and I tried literally everything to get rid of it, including significantly dropping my protein. But 6 months later, it's been fine ever since. Guess we're all just different
Well I've only been at this 2 1/2 weeks so guess I might need to be more patient
Husband might have an overly sensitive nose too! 0 -
Am I the only hippie here who embraces the ketosis pits?4
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Hey all - day 4. Started working out this week as well. As you can probably guess, I am one of those all or nothing people, LOL.
Considering all the changes: I feel pretty good. Looking forward to being part of a group, giving and receiving positive and encouraging feedback, and feeling better all around.
So be kind - I've experimented with the way of eating before, but will probably still have some questions.
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Hey all - day 4. Started working out this week as well. As you can probably guess, I am one of those all or nothing people, LOL.
Considering all the changes: I feel pretty good. Looking forward to being part of a group, giving and receiving positive and encouraging feedback, and feeling better all around.
So be kind - I've experimented with the way of eating before, but will probably still have some questions.
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If you didn't have questions, I would assume that would be because you weren't really being honest and trying.
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I feel like all of these things are answered in the launchpad links.
Maybe just one last post that attaches the direct links immediately after the question?
I can gather some of those links to help if that's what's being suggested.1 -
Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »I feel like all of these things are answered in the launchpad links.
Maybe just one last post that attaches the direct links immediately after the question?
I can gather some of those links to help if that's what's being suggested.
Yes but like Ralf mentioned people don't seem to look at them lol Maybe when one of those questions are asked, we can kindly direct them to the launchpad. For example:
How can I know if I am in ketosis?
Member answers briefly and then says "Please take a look at our stickypad, it has a wealth of informations and answers to most Keto/Lc questions" I see that most mods do that but after like 12 responses from us regular members lol. Maybe if we all got in the habit of doing that it would work ya know? IDK just my opinion 7 -
Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »I feel like all of these things are answered in the launchpad links.
Maybe just one last post that attaches the direct links immediately after the question?
I can gather some of those links to help if that's what's being suggested.
Yes but like Ralf mentioned people don't seem to look at them lol Maybe when one of those questions are asked, we can kindly direct them to the launchpad. For example:
How can I know if I am in ketosis?
Member answers briefly and then says "Please take a look at our stickypad, it has a wealth of informations and answers to most Keto/Lc questions" I see that most mods do that but after like 12 responses from us regular members lol. Maybe if we all got in the habit of doing that it would work ya know? IDK just my opinion
Yep, I do think the LP would be used more if the advice to consult it were given often and consistently!1 -
I think part of it is that people don't want to read...especially if it's long. I know the information is helpful but some people want to be given a cheat sheet instead of reading the whole thing.
The article @Sunny_Bunny_ posted re: keto straight talk...I opened it up, read the first few paragraphs and then just went 'Ah, this is too long'.
I like cheat sheets too...maybe as an introduction: Keto Cliff Notes?5 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »I think part of it is that people don't want to read...especially if it's long. I know the information is helpful but some people want to be given a cheat sheet instead of reading the whole thing.
The article @Sunny_Bunny_ posted re: keto straight talk...I opened it up, read the first few paragraphs and then just went 'Ah, this is too long'.
I like cheat sheets too...maybe as an introduction: Keto Cliff Notes?
I started to try to give points on what the article said but quickly realized it was just so perfectly stated there about as short and simple as was possible. That's why I was so adamant that people read it. I hesitated to get started reading it at first too when she noted how long it was "even for her" because she definitely writes a lot. But, I've really become a huge fan of hers since recently discovering her blog. She had such a great way of dishing it out straight but letting you know she understands and isn't judging but sincerely trying to help make things clear and simple so that more people can be successful. Because let's face it, when people fail at low carb, it's typically because they were aiming for something waaaay too specific besides simple health and weight loss. Or became overwhelmed with trying to decipher the science that so many of us love that can so easily over complicate a really simple thing.0 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »I think part of it is that people don't want to read...especially if it's long. I know the information is helpful but some people want to be given a cheat sheet instead of reading the whole thing.
The article @Sunny_Bunny_ posted re: keto straight talk...I opened it up, read the first few paragraphs and then just went 'Ah, this is too long'.
I like cheat sheets too...maybe as an introduction: Keto Cliff Notes?
My joke at work is my attention span is so short I could almost be in sales. ooh...squirrel!
Anyway, bullet points are good. I like the launchpad, but I like the other parts of the announcement section better because they are more specific. I love the fact there is now the "diabetic discussion" section because everyone who is diabetic can quickly go to those items which are most relevant.
Perhaps leave the "Start Here" announcement, but then also put individual sections from it as stand alone announcements such as the one for recipes and the one for FAQ that are inside of the Start Here announcement. One of them is "Open Threads- Member 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." That covers many of the common questions above. When going into the LP, there is just so much, it could seem a bit overwhelming for a newbie.
BTW, my name is Cliff. I feel like those Cliff Notes were made specifically for me.2 -
cstehansen wrote: »samanthaluangphixay wrote: »I think part of it is that people don't want to read...especially if it's long. I know the information is helpful but some people want to be given a cheat sheet instead of reading the whole thing.
The article @Sunny_Bunny_ posted re: keto straight talk...I opened it up, read the first few paragraphs and then just went 'Ah, this is too long'.
I like cheat sheets too...maybe as an introduction: Keto Cliff Notes?
My joke at work is my attention span is so short I could almost be in sales. ooh...squirrel!
Anyway, bullet points are good. I like the launchpad, but I like the other parts of the announcement section better because they are more specific. I love the fact there is now the "diabetic discussion" section because everyone who is diabetic can quickly go to those items which are most relevant.
Perhaps leave the "Start Here" announcement, but then also put individual sections from it as stand alone announcements such as the one for recipes and the one for FAQ that are inside of the Start Here announcement. One of them is "Open Threads- Member 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." That covers many of the common questions above. When going into the LP, there is just so much, it could seem a bit overwhelming for a newbie.
BTW, my name is Cliff. I feel like those Cliff Notes were made specifically for me.
Look, guys! We found an author for the abridged version of the Launch Pad. LOL JK...but if you want to!
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I don't want to be a downer about the FAQ, but that's a lot to work up in 2 days...Plus I spent a lot of time writing the stuff in the LP. Which is good stuff. Should someone actually have the drive to read for a min. Being trained in Technical Writing, I got it as concise and user-friendly as possible. I'll pen a TL;DR, if anyone thinks that would be a plus... Keep in mind though that regardless, people don't read stickies unless they are linked. Well, I do, but I'm a former librarian nerd. But I can't get the Cliff Notes done in 2 days. I need to play a serious game of Toy Tetris today or Hubby is going to rebel. And schoolroom tidying and lesson plans will take up the bulk of my Saturday. I'll get there, but that will take time.
I will look into a Diabetes FAQ for the near future, but that's not my area of expertise... that will take a bunch of research on my part. One of the diabetic amateur experts might be better suited to contribute answers, if not them writing the whole thing. I'm good at writing and research, but nothing beats first-person experience. So if someone wants to write it, I'll edit/format. Or if they just want to collaborate with me and us all work on that, I'll fit it in. I'll repost @RalfLott 's diabetic FAQ list in the Everything Diabetes thread and see if we have any takers or info or any additional questions they can think of to get the ball rolling on that one.
But we can try placing the Open Threads in the stickies. The 90 Day Challenge will be over on the 1st, and I'll take down the Electrolytes piece since nobody reads it in the sticky anyway. It will still be in the LP in the FAQ section. The problem with 10 stickies is that, the more stickies we have, the fewer active posts are displayed on the front page. People also don't want to have to click to the 2nd page. That's effort. And the other mods and I agree it's ugly. So we like to minimize the clutter if possible.
We've made it as easy as it's going to be for people to get the info they need. If they still aren't willing to click twice to learn, then you can lead a horse to water... I know this sounds mean. I'm not trying to be like that. I'm just practical and a realist. I've seen what happens over and over. This is an issue in Reddit keto and other forums. They all struggle getting people to read stickies and FAQs. For the most part, we just have to be patient with people.
I'll add something in the Group description about the LP or to read the stickies. You'll still have to post the link to whatever in threads, though. That's just the way it is. Nature of the beast. If someone hasn't posted it yet or answered by the time I see it, then I'll post links, but I have stuff that interrupts my omnipotence/omniscience, like darn demanding children and homeschooling and a touchy spouse. So...y'know how it is...
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SuperCarLori wrote: »Am I the only hippie here who embraces the ketosis pits?
Idk, but idk anymore if its from keto or what...but deodorant does not work for me NO MO1 -
@baconslave You do wonderful things. You are the main reason I came back to this forum and you've snatched my *kitten* up and hauled me forward when I needed it. You are super helpful and always respond. You are selfless when it comes to advising.
If you can't get some things done, dammit it's because you've already done it! Newbies need to take some responsibility for researching such a huge change in woe. Maybe make a STOP BEING SO *kitten* LAZY AND SELF ENTITLED AND DO SOME *kitten* RESEARCH! sticky.
If a person can find mfp and this forum, why the hell can't they Google?7 -
I made a Newbie thread also so we can keep it bumped. It contains links to the LP and the Open Threads. They can post further questions.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10493401/welcome-newbies-what-do-you-need-to-know#latest
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I don't think I can put it quite so bluntly.
I don't mind newbie questions. But repeat threads on the same thing do indeed clog the feed and there are many veterans who are frustrated by it. I've had multiple members appeal to me about it. I used to be active in r/keto (that's where I got my start) and those veterans were frustrated as well. I was new for a few months, and I got frustrated by it. I do hope all the changes I've made today will not only help Newbies get the information they need to establish their new WOE into a WOL, and give them the support they need as they are navigating new waters, but also keep from flooding all the other discussions out in the process.
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I guess I'll never win the Sweetheart of the Year contest lol. YOU might, though. 3
