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Does anyone else do keto with monosaturated fats?
I have high cholesterol and was hoping to go more walnuts salmon and olive oil type keto. Does anyone else follow this approach and if so have you seen a reduction in inflammatory factors / cholesterol? Thanks!
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Real Skinny on Fat
This show is on the possible benefits of keto. Very pro keto, but pretty good. https://youtu.be/CdoSSaKjv7A
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Good vs bad carbs?
Is this a thing? There are good and bad fats, right? Like fat from a greasy pizza vs fat from an avocado, for example. One is better than the other, right? I was wondering if the same idea applies to carbs or are carbs just carbs? Like carbs in a carrot and carbs in a tortilla for example, is one better than the other?…
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What's in a name? (Just for fun!)
I have noticed some people have some interesting names on here...care to share what they mean? Everyonelies09- House quote (sort of) and year I created the e-mail address...
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Chilean Seabass
Anyone have a good recipe for this? I purchased some at Costco and I started making some last night. I ended up doing a recipe similar to a tuscan salmon that I do, but would like something new from anyone out there who has a good recipe. Thanks in advance. :)
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Weight lifting/loose skin help needed...
Hello all! Today is the 105th day of keto for me. Jan 1 and 2 were jor keto friendly, do technically 103 days?? I have lost about 30lbs, and I have been at the gym for about 60-70% of the time. I was doing 1400kcal, under 20g net carbs, high fat and medium protein. I reversed the last 2 half way through and jow I am doing…
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Post meal blood sugar.
I have been Keto now for about two weeks and I know I was getting into type 2 diabetes range. Anyways, after listening to Dr. Ken Berry I went out and bought test strips for my glucometer. Back in July I had waking blood sugars in the low 100's to 115. Post meals usually under 140, but a few at 150 or a tad over. Since…
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Balancing protein and fat
I'm newish to keto and having trouble with limiting protein. The carb limitations are totally manageable, I keep hitting my protein and carb limits after lunchtime, and then have 500 calories left to consume with only fat grams left. I'm 185# 5% fat (21g) 20% protein (83g) 75% fat (138g) Total calorie goal 1660 For…
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Struggling to make protein and calorie goals
Hi there! I’m three weeks into Keto and am noticing a recurring challenge for me is to get my protein goal in and get enough calories without going over in carbs. I’m currently 147lbs (down 10 since starting Keto) with a goal weight of 130lbs. Macros are set at 20g carb (6%), 98g (29%)for protein and 97g(65%)for fat…
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Is this bar ok for keto?
Says carbs 17g of which polyols 14g... any thoughts?
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Powder reds and greens
Does anyone use supplement powders for greens and antioxidants. I'm looking at Superfood Vital Reds with greens by Feel Great 365. I work two jobs and don't always get my veggies in, lucky to make my protein and am trying to find a good supplement.
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How important is it to get into ketosis?
I have done keto off & on for about 4 years, took all of last year off and gained a ton of weight and suffered with joint pain and depression so keto called me back. I've been back full time since Jan 1st, I'm down 13 lbs but I'm not getting into ketosis. I test with Precision Xtra blood meter and the highest reading I've…
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Before or after?
Okay so instead of hijacking another thread, I thought I should start my own. As i have been really Intrigued with Keto and exercise recently. History: Turning 57, 6-3, 213 pounds (want to be 210) In my 4th year of Keto currently at maintenance/slow weight loss, but still pretty intense, never over 30 carbs a day, But…
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New to keto
Hey guys today I was over my fat and didnt hit my protein goal. Will that effect results or throw me out of ketosis?
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NSV
I see posts for tracking our weight progress and another focused on measurements but I thought it might be nice to also have one where we can share some of our other victories that we see along the way. (Apologies if there is one already out there that I missed! ) For me, I usually wear suits to work but last week I had an…
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Canned Tomatoes (Whoops!)
Im only just starting - third day -so have a lot to learn and understand & I have no background of knowing what different foods are made up of. I cant believe the carbs in a tin of tomatoes! [WHOOPSIE!] I never even checked as truly thought tomatoes would be a fine choice. Is there anything else that surprised you at the…
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One week keto - one Neuro symptom gone
1 week already! Im so glad i found this group and learnt about keto eating. I found you while searching desperately for help with my neuro problems and i now cant imagine ever wanting to go back. The best thing about this week is that my visual disturbance symptom has almost gone and i managed to return to work for a few…
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Trying Keto again
Hi all I tried Keto over the summer and feel like I had very little results maybe because I wasn’t fully sure how to start. How did you all start off, when you went grocery shopping what did you buy for your food, I have done cleanSes were protein was the biggest source of food intake and carbs besides complex carbs was…
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Keto and gaining
Ok, need help and encouragement. I have been on keto for almost 4 weeks. I lost 8 lbs at a lil before 3 weeks. Wed will be 4 weeks and I've gained 2.5 lbs back. Here is my daily intake: Carbs 15-22 Calories 900-1500 Fat 100ish Protein 60-70ish Working out 3 days per week, for about 300 calories per workout. Upped my steps…
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Morning Eggs Recipe - Keto Helper
Hi everybody! I'm not the kind of dude to eat onions and spinach together with my eggs, but WOW... what a difference!!! The flavor is GREAT, and the fiber that the sprinach brings to the table is phenon... It's nothing new... but if you happen to get stuck in a 'eggs for breakfast' rut... this helped me! Pretty much every…
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Favorite Soup Recipe?
It's 4°F here, and that makes it the perfect day for soup. Anyone have a favorite recipe to share?
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Keto mousse - like proper mousse
Anyone know how to make a keto dessert type mousse (happy for it to be sugar free) that has that consistent bubble texture. Whipped cream gives a more liquid texture / and it’s the uniform sized bubbles that are firm type mousse... any ideas? When I went on holiday in France they had a Greek yogurt mousse (no sugar) and I…
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New to keto looking for motivation friends
Hey guys been doing keto and intermittent fasting for 1.5 weeks now and have lost 2.5kgs. 14.2kgs from my heaviest weight. Would love some friends to encourage eachother in keto eating and losing weight ☺
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Fiber calculation
Hi I moved fiber next to carbs so they would be together in the food diary making it easier to track net carbs. Now the carbs aren’t being calculated correctly. Example: I ate three baby carrots, it calculated 89 carbs. Has anyone had this problem and does anyone know how to fix it?
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Progress pic!
As a follow up to my intro post from yesterday, I wanted to share a progress pic! Day 1 vs day 58 (I just couldn't hold out to day 60!) 😂 I'm down 23 in the pic and clearly any inches, and a shirt size! 🤩✨
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Scales
Guys any idea why i have only lost 1.5kg? I started off at 70.6kg on 6 Jan - Im in ketosis working out - doing all i can and i’ve been stuck on 70kg since my last weigh in on 13th Jan. I really need to see 69.something by sunday - any tips how i can give the old body (well i’m 37 and breastfeeding my 14month old baby) a…
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I'm new to Keto, I started yesterday (second attempt 😬) , looking for friends? 😁❤️
Please message me or add me as a friend if your happy to share! Would love to hear from anyone! 😄 💕
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Resting Heart Rate
I’ve been doing Keto for three weeks. Fitbit reports my resting heart rate is on a steady increase since I started. Anyone else experience this?
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Moods
I just wondered if anyone has noticed any alleviation in depression since starting keto? Thank you... I’m enjoying being able to ask so many questions with this very friendly group.
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First week of keto
So I started my keto journey this week and at first I was kind of skeptical but I kept track of my macros and exercised everyday anyway. About halfway through the week I was extremely irritated and fatigued and really thought it wasnt for me but I continued and as of today I've lost 6lbs already! I'm so excited and I just…
