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I anyone else happier on Keto?
Depression has always been a problem for me. Since I started Keto a few days ago, I've felt a lot happier in general.
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Keto "Breadcrumbs"
Want some fried chicken or a nice fried fish fillet? Instead of breadcrumbs crush up some Chicharones (fried pork rinds). THey are tasty, light and add a great crunch.
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Homemade beefburgers
Just made some burgers at home this evening. Recipe: 200g beef mince 60g red onion 30g cheddar cheese (grated) 1 medium egg Lo So Salt Fresh ground pepper 5ml flax oil Good dash of Tabasco mix all up in large bowl split into 2, flatten into patties then: Cooked in 5g butter in a hot frying pan until done as you like. Makes…
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5 days after Keto
Hello Pals... I just want to share how excited I am about my new journey on Keto. I started last Wednesday, weighing 172.2 today, 5 days after (I couldnt help and had to step on the scale) 167.1. I know is not all water loss because as a breastfeeding mommy I'm used to drink a lot of water everyday, of course after Keto Im…
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Keto foods
So any one know of any good keto snacks that are low carb and high fat that take little to no prep? Thanks guys!!
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Keto Menu Review
I've had relative success the KETO diet. I subscribe to the 60%fat/35%protein/5%carbs rule. I have difficulty getting my FAT calories above my Protein calories almost everyday. I'd like to see someone else's daily caloric intake that has had success with Keto. I'm doing low-impact cardio everyday and lifting 3 days/week.…
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Questions about keto
Ok guys I have 2 questions one would be how long after starting the diet should I be in ketosis? And after I get to my goal weight what should my ratio of fat carbs and protein be to maintain weight?
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Salt on keto
I posted this on Reddit, but I'd like the advice of MFP's keto community as well. Many years ago, my doctor told me to quit adding salt to stuff and to stop eating food (luncheon meat, processed garbage etc) that contains a lot of salt. My blood pressure at the time, and until recently when I started keto-ing and…
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Keto Pals
HI there, I've beenon a Keto diet for two weeks and Im looking for more MFP buddies to chat and share ideas, observation and recipes with. Feel free to add me as a buddies if you think we might be able to help each other with our Keto diets. Thanks and Happy Dieting
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New to keto
I'm about to start the keto diet Monday and i'm kind of nervous but excited at the same time. I have been trying to lose weight for about 3 years now and nothing seems to work! 'Im around 35 pounds overweight and hoping this will be my key to success! Anyone have any suggestions on any ways to make it easier to stay on…
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Salt Water Keto-Coffee
Hi all and a cool group. Thought I would share my day starter recipe with you all. I have been in nutritional ketosis for many months now and even did a half marathon distance this summer on a zero carb diet. This is a great lifestyle. This recipe addresses the need for extra salt many of us have in ketosis, is delcious to…
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Red Enchilada Sauce A Good Replacement for Tamato Sauce
I find that if I use it in 1/4 cup amounts its easy to incorporate with no carb meatballs, stuffed peppers or to spice up grilled chicken and beef Generic Red tomato sauce 1 cup Calories78 Sodium 1284 mg Total Fat1 g Potassium 811 mg Saturated0 g Total Carbs 18 g Polyunsaturated0 g Dietary Fiber4 g Monounsaturated0 g…
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Keto Choclate Cream Dessert
I was fussing around in the kitchen aand came up with the super easy and fast dessert for that craving we all get. It's simple and stupid but I thought I would share if it would help anyone keep on track. 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 1 Tsp Powdered Bakers Coco 1 packet Equal I mixed mine in a coffee mug with my milk frother. It…
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Hey there
:love: I'm new to keto and still learning about it!! I am in transititon from a low fat diet. I swear I was SO afraid to eat fat, ever. It was always reduced fat and fat free for me. I am looking for some mfp's & any tips you have discovered that will help me (mainly introducing fats in...I know NOTHING about them and the…
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Looking for a few motivated buddies.
Hi, I am new to Atkins and need a buddy who works out and follows the diet to help keep me on track.
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How many ketones will put your body into ketosis.
I am new new to low cabbing. I have tried south beach and the new Atkins. But I read that the new Atkins is bs. So I am going for old Atkins. I have been doing it for 2 days now. I am new to this and don't know how many ketones I need to have to be in ketosis. I bought the strips and am showing to be at 80 ketones. Is that…
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Need some advise on how to up my calories please!
Short version - I been on a 1200 calorie diet for the last 11 months now and realized about a week ago this is a semi-starvation diet! with that being said I read up on it and realized my weight loss was associated with the effects of this etc. So I up my calories to 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000. Around 2000 seems to be my…
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I Can't Eat Anymore
Hello all, This is my first post. I jam a 46 year old male that currently weighs in at 330lbs at 6'4. I have struggled with my weight all my life and a friend recently lost 50 lbs doing a Keto diet. I started the Keto diet on Wednesday and I have a calorie goal of 1800 and walk for 30 minutes a day since I live in a very…
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Nutrex Chocolate Protein Ideas.
I really struggle to get enough protein in my daily intake. I get fed up of meat to be honest, so I have invested in some horribly expensive chocolate protein powder which I thought would also satisfy my chocolate cravings as well as upping my protein intake. However, with water it's kind of revolting. And although I can…
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Want more keto recipes? Friend me!
I just created a recipe you can search for: crustless quiche lorraine w/ mushrooms & bacon It was so good that my husband had seconds. I should be happy about that, but that's MY keto food!
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Daily Water Intake
Hi All! I've just joined this Group and have been doing Keto/VLC and tracking my food for almost a month now. I'm wondering how much water you drink daily. I've been averaging about between 78-92oz. Mark Sisson and the Primal crew over at marksdailyapple.com maintain you only need about 8 glasses (and even less than that),…
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Hello!
Hi everyone! My name is Kevin, and I just started watching what I eat. I was recommended this site by many people, and I can see why. The community seems to be really supportive and the tools provided are better than most of the sites out there. For anyone interested, I'm doing a low carb diet while taking the Couch to 5K…
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Sleeping problems
Anyone having trouble sleeping while on Ketosis? I wake up at random hours or have a hard time falling asleep. Anyone else experiencing something similar? I'm on day 10 of induction by the way.
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help!? new to the ckd
been trying to research this diet for the past week have all my number i.e fats-carbs-proteins-cal. but finding its hard trying to make out a meal plan. any help on where to look for sample meal plans or ideas. thanks in advance.
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sugar alcohols
Has anyone noticed when they eat food with sugar alcohols that it knocks you out of ketosis? I was eating an atkins bar a day and I have noticed that my weight loss slowed and my keto strips have only been reading a trace amount for a few weeks. I decided cut out the atkins bars starting yesterday to see if this might be…
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Low Carb Cole Slaw
Hi Keto-ers! In honor of July 4th, I have uploaded a new low carb Cole Slaw recipie. Look for it under "Basic Low Carb Cole Slaw". If you make it and do some good modifications/additions, let me know.... Happy 4th!
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Just had cereal!
Confession: I was too lazy to make anything for lunch today and just had a cup of frosted shredded wheat and 1% milk. I'm getting ready for the carb-o-coaster of blood sugar! Bad me...
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low carb cleanse invite
hi, if you are already in the know of how to SAFELY do a low carb, no sugar, 30 day cleanse, join us in the http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/456-whole30-motivated-people-only-june-2012 June challenge Please, no newbies. I'm here in this group to help, so if you need low carb help, just post on this thread and I will…
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New to Keto
Hello All, I have just recently heard about Keto and I definitely want to try it. I've been stuck now for a while and I've read lots of good things about keto so I figured I'd give it a try. There isn't a great website on it (maybe it's user error), but I can't seem to find a good resource website on it. So I saw this…
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How many carbs do you eat?
Question. How many carbs are you supposed to eat while on a keto diet?