My jib-jab for the March challenge is up:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10786647/march-mindfulness-challenge-2020#latest

vkrenz wrote: »

@JanetMc9 Electrolytes are not something that I track. They are minerals like sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. My perception is that people that do alot of exercising should be concerned with electrolyte consumption b/c the more you exercise the more electrolytes are depleted and need replenishing. Electrolytes make the electrical connection to power our heart.

I might have to be more concerned with them if I reach my goal of being a runner. Right now I'm just a fast walker and slow intermittent jogger. I avoid sweating if at all possible.

I personally am more concerned with protein, carbs, and fats. I have found that the only way my body will allow me to lose weight is if I am very choosey with the carbs I consume as well as calories being lower and then burning calories. CICO-calories in, calories out.

Hope that helps,
Vicki

@JanetMc9 Welcome!

I would also add that the lower carb you are, the more important electrolytes will become to you regardless of how much you exercise, though of course, with vigorous exercise the need increases with everyone. If you are doing keto, then you need to track them, at least in the beginning. Keto Woe folk require 3000-5000 mg daily. Some require higher levels longer term. The process of ketosis sheds sodium, so you have less on hand to perform daily bodily functions. This is what "keto flu" is. Bottomline, it is electrolyte deficiency. When sodium goes and becomes low enough, the body starts leeching the other electrolytes. However, once you start topping sodium back up regularly, then your potassium tank will refill.

Here's the link in our resource library on electrolytes and low-carb. It's stickied to the top of the group page. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10358179/low-sodium-and-keto-flu-electrolyte-imbalance-may-be-your-problem#latest
You also might want to check out the Open Threads page linked there as well.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10423197/open-threads-member-threads-on-low-carb-topics#latest
It's a bunch of informative threads with discussions on commonly questioned topics. You should look through and see what info you can find.

I'm am sometimes lower carb so I always make sure I replenish a little. On lowest carb days I do more via ketoade. Though sometimes I exercise enough at about 100g carbs that I need a glass as well. I seem to require a bit more potassium than others so I add potassium to my ketoade more often.

-Feb 26-
on-plan cals:
on-plan carbs:
workout: 3/6 cardio
NEAT:

Hoping for the energy to get a good strength workout in today. My knees continue to complain. Tough! I've been focusing on more glute centric for strength since my knees aren't going to play nice right now. Hey knees! Cares given= Zero.

Weight continues to derp around despite being in loss protocol. I feel the squish in my middle. Feb might not be a good result for me. We'll see Sat morning. But at least I did not gain 10-15lb this winter. Losing a few pounds is what I wanted, but considering how stupid things are in the winter, not gaining is a win. And I'll take what I can get.

-Feb 27-
on-plan cals:
on-plan carbs:
workout: 4/6 strength
NEAT:


Not much to say. Just doing the thing, trying not to get more pissy about the water weight.