Announcements
MyFitnessPal is Looking for a Keto Success Story
Hello! Our marketing team is interested in highlighting a keto success story. They are specifically looking for a woman between the ages of 18-45 in the United States that has lost a significant amount of weight on a keto diet and would be interested in sharing their experience and corresponding before and after photos.…
**PLEASE READ: GROUP EXPECTATIONS**
The site admins have given the Community Guidelines a new look and format and have used this opportunity to clarify their expectations of us using different language. Groups are required to uphold these guidelines, so please read through the new page when you get the chance. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines…
Diabetic Discussions
Welcome to the Diabetic Stickie. We'll feature Open threads on anything concerning diabetics: studies, medication discussions, questions, advice and etc. I'll list them newest-first. If I don't catch one in 24hrs, please tag me on the thread. Or a PM of the link would work as well. Should you have any suggestions for…
**Open Threads- Member Threads on Low Carb Topics**
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 * Diabetic Discussions -our…
Low Sodium and Keto Flu? Electrolyte Imbalance May Be Your Problem!
Yes. The keto-flu or low-carb flu IS a thing. The first couple weeks, or even periodically thereafter, you may have bouts of feeling dizzy, tired, worn down, have headaches, an achy body, nausea, racing heartbeat, weakness, or have cramping muscles. Isn't low-carb supposed to be great? Why does this happen? One simple word…
**START HERE! The LCD Launch Pad**
The LCD Launch Pad, Our Reference Library In an attempt to organize the many resources available to Low Carbers of all "stripes" we have created "The Launch Pad" which will be continuously updated, added to, edited, and changed in an effort to provide as many "one click" links to ALL of the pertinent information currently…
Discussions
NO NONSENSE November 2023
There's a statistic that goes around: something like over 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. We're busy with work, school, get-togethers, and shopping. We all have a lot on us, including whatever crisis is after us at the moment! :tired_face: It's easy to just say "to heck…
Diet Doctor
I’m about to start Keto again as I’m struggling with slimming world options. Does anyone here subscribe to Diet Doctor in the Uk or can you recommend another place to get ideas from
Choosing weigh-in
I weigh myself everyday at the same time, when I first get up after I pee. Problem is I can get three different results. Right now I just choose the smaller one (of course!), but was wondering how others approach this.
Diabetes & low carb - my progress so far
Hi All, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 5 years ago and within 12 months I had started taking Metformin, my glucose level plateaued but then started to increase and as a result my Metformin dosage was also increased. Fast forward to August 2019 with my glucose levels increasing again, my diabetes practitioner gave me…
Keto macro ratio
Hello, I am looking into doing keto. Could anyone tell me what the best macro ratio for keto is? TIA
I have Keto success story though I am 79 years old.
I am 2 years at my weight loss goal atthis time. I am a Low Carb-er due to finding that I have carbohydrate absorption issues during a plateau during my weight loss. I went to a program that uses basic Keto principles to help people. In 7 days I lost 7 pounds and 11 in hes after being stuck at 250 lbs one full year. By…
Fearless October 2023
Ahhh...it's that time again. Fall. Temps turns cooler. Leaves change color. At least in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway. But, regardless, all those holiday foods start creeping in on us. Pumpkin this and that. Parades of Halloween candy-crack...And shortly after that Thanksgiving (for some). More and more holiday parties…
Hello
Hello! I'm new here and a newbie at low carb eating. I'll need all the support and tips possible. First question is: how do you split your carb intake in the day? Mostly mornings? I'm on night shifts for the time being as well and tend not to eat during those hours...
Dr. Boz 72 hr sardine challenge?
I was wondering if anyone ever tried this and how it went? (see below* if you're not sure what the sardine challenge is). I did it this weekend mainly to drop my blood sugar and decrease inflammation. My weekend results were: - dropped 3 lbs - fasting blood sugar stayed between 80-84 mg/dl the whole weekend - ketones went…
Frozen Salmon Calories
I am looking for guidance. I purchased frozen Atlantic Salmon at Sam’s Cub package says 230 calories for 113 g serving Purchased frozen wild caught pink Salmon at Walmart package say 130 calories for 112 g serving. Any thought on which one is correct?
