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KETO STRIPS
I've been having less than 20 g carbs a day and my keto strip reads "small trace" is it suppose to go to the darker areas? have 90 + lbs to loose!!!
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What happens when you jump off the keto wagon...
Believe it or not, I stayed 100% on keto for more than 9 months. That doesn't mean I never indulged, but the foods I indulged in didn't kick me out of ketosis. I brought a sugar free cheesecake to Thanksgiving, had a lot of Lily's chocolate and vodka with diet coke but that was it. Then, on December 8, I had a party I'd…
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entering meat for tracking
when you are tracking your calories/fat/protein for meats, do you use a scale and put in the values _before_ cooking or _after_ cooking? i have been doing after because that is how much i am actually eating. or is this one of the things that is up to each individual for what works for them and helps them succeed (at both…
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New Here!! But I've been keto since 11/12/18
Hi Everyone!! I'm 33, new here and looking for some friends!! I've been following keto per my doctors suggestion since November 12 of last year, and I'm currently down 28.3 pounds. I have about 80-90 left to lose but doing so in small mini goals to keep it realistic and less overwhelming!! I'm not sure whether I am "strict…
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SPLENDA.....worse than sugar!!!!
Did you know Splenda spikes your blood sugar more than actual sugar? It’s true Splenda is actually worse than pure sugar! It’s the maltodextrine in it. Maltodextrine can rise it over 100 while sugar rises it in the 70s. If you are using Splenda stop and throw it out.
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Help!
Anyone else have trouble with logging food because I dont measure out the ingredients. I've done keto before but just trying out my fitness pal even though I downloaded it a long ass time ago lol I need pals to keep me on track!! Please add me if you're looking for support like me. 😊
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Complete Newbie - trying to understand
I literally never heard of Keto diet before today. Ive had undiagnosed neurological problems for over a year and this week it was suggested i 'may' be having some sort of a never-ending complex migraine (without headache). This is not final diagnosis but its a possibility. I have been given some medication to try but i…
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New tummy aches from coffee!
I LOVE coffee! I have at least one 12-16oz hot coffee with sugar free creamer every day for YEARS... This week I always get a stomach ache about halfway thru. My only change is being back on a ketogenic diet, which I've done before. Anyone else experience be this?
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Hitting Protein
I’m struggling to reach my protein target. I’m only on day 2 but looking for advice to nail this moving forward. I’m at 20% deficit. 5’6” F SW 175, GW 130-140 20/5/70 (Protein/Carb/Fat) 1325 cals 20% protein for me is 89g. it’s tough. I had eggs & bacon for breakfast, chicken wings for lunch, and a quest bar mid morning. I…
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Counting Calories Too Loose Weight?
Hi, I have been on keto for the past week and have lost 10 pounds. I know a lot of this will be water weight but I wanna ask, doing keto do all of you count calories? Can you continue to loose weight without counting calories?
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Looking for more Keto friends!
About me, I started the Keto journey about a month and a half ago at 242 pounds, I am currently down to 222 pounds after a 2 week plateau. I love Keto because it’s the food I enjoy eating, so it comes easy to me. I’ve never lost weight so easily and felt so well in my life. I’ve completely beat my sleep apnea and don’t…
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Anyone as sad as me?!
Since doing LCHF for over 6 months I’m still obsessed by learning about the lifestyle and dipping into the science. Is anyone else still really into this aspect?! Here’s a list of podcasts Peter Attia’s Drive Joe Rogan Experience (the nutrition ones) Living La Vida Low Carb - Jimmy Moore Ketovangelist Primal Blueprint Low…
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Mediterranean menu plan to guarantee ketosis and weight loss?
Hi folks, I can easily overeat - anything. I’m female and looking to loose a little weight but also something sustainable. I wonder if there is a menu plan that provides portion sizes that will guarantee weight loss and ketosis? May be barking up the wrong tree here - I’m sure logical intelligence would allow me to create…
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Snacks for airplanes?!?
Hey guys! I just started Keto on the 2nd and am feeling pretty motivated on it. However, I have a vacation this weekend and I’m a bit nervous it’s going to screw me up, specifically the airport and plane rides. Any suggestions on easy food/snacks to take on the plane? So far I have only come up with a cheese stick and some…
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Keep me accountable!
After seeing so many people in my life have success with Keto I am going to try it!! I am looking for some people to follow me and keep me accountable!! And I’d love to follow some of you and see what yummy food you are eating!
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Weight loss/gain
hey everyone, there is probably not much point to this post, its more my frustration and I will end up answering my own question while typing! I am been on this WOE since 2nd January. I also gave up alcohol 1st january. I have stuck to this religiously, macros 5% carbs, 30% protein, 65% fat. I'm sometimes 1-2% Carbs and…
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UK Carb Counting
I try to scan the barcodes of what I’m eating so it’s accurate from the database and being in the UK I’m assuming that the carb count that I get from MFP is already net as our labels already subtract fibre... is this the case? If anyone wanted to check could they compare my food diary with theirs if they are in the US? I…
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Keto Strips
Hi guys so i’m on my second day of doing keto and my strips indicate that i have “moderate” levels of ketones. I’m sticking to these strips for now before i go more advanced with blood testing, but just wanted any input on the strip indications. I’ve heard that tge fewer ketones in your urine indicates that you are…
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How to deal with feeling unwell and wanting carbs
I listened to a friend yesterday, foolishly i may add, who said i should/could eat the sausage patty from Maccy Ds, and their eggs. It was delicious, and naughty. Later on i got the worst stomach upset. It has been 24 hours and I am still feeling awful. It has also adversely affected my mood, and I feel glum, and weak…
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Bulletproof...stuff
Hi all, In the mornings I have time to grab a pre boiled egg and run out the door. Or maybe a bit of leftovers. Ideally I would like something that would set me up for the day, that requires minimal effort. I have a little portable blender and am not afraid to use it! I have heard of bulletproof coffee, but am not a coffee…
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Cholesterol
Ok so I admit I went a bit over the top with pork belly yesterday, but every day I seem to go over my cholesterol. Is there something I’m doing wrong? Also I cannot eat my calorie target, I’m too full!
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*MUST-HAVE* Browser Plugin for Keto and MFP users.
Hello everyone, I'm Abdu. I'm new to the group but I've been doing Keto for 2 months nows. I've already lost 6 kg/ 13 pounds. Anyway, I wanted to share a wonderful too I found. Basically what this plug-in does it display macro pie chart of your daily food comsumbtion at the bottom of the food diary. A bit like the one from…
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Is high fat necessary on keto?
Hello, I was on keto for my epilepsy. 65-75% of my calories were coming from fat. Unfortunately, I ended up gaining 40 pounds in over a year and have been taking a break for a week or so. At my lowest weight of 117 pounds (before starting keto) I was a high carb, low fat vegan/vegetarian. I'll admit, I miss it a lot. But I…
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Another "I am brand new" question
Hello I am starting the keto plan and i find the macros very intimidating...plus i am absolute carb (potatoes) addict, which leaves me bloated, overweight, feeling crappy, so here i am. Anyway - I did a calculator and this is what it said: 1350kcal Daily Calorie Intake, 29% deficit. 25g Carbs (7%, 100 kcal) 88g Protein…
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Better start on Keto..RD 2
Going to give this a real shot, tried for about 6 weeks last year but was way too boring and lost interest in eating the same foods daily... Spend a lot of time in gym lifting and also doing elliptical for cardio at least 3 days a week.. CW 285, looking to get to 259.9 as my 1st bigtime goal.. --- *Generated by [Keto…
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Aitkins bars or others “safe”?
I would like to do this long term but like a treat now and then. I saw the aitkins choc decadence and other bars out there. Are they really ok for keto (I tried one and it tasted suspiciously sweet, nice but sweet) ?
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HELP
I recently started Keto, and I’m having a major issue. I have the urge to urinate constantly, 24 hours a day, like doing the pee dance all the time. Is there anything I can do to help this symptom? Ease it just a little? I’m going to my doctor on Wednesday to make sure it’s not a UTI, but I really don’t think it is. I…
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Is nausea part of Keto flu?
Feeling nauseous today, about a week and a half in. Very low carb day. I don’t recall reading that this was part of the Keto flu
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Having a hard time with 25 net carbs
I'm new to Keto and cannot seem to be at or below 25 net carbs. I'm finding myself limiting the number of non-starchy vegetables I eat, when they've never been off limits. Also having a hard time with enough fats. Can I still get to Ketosis with about 40 net carbs per day (my average so far). My macros today so far are 60%…
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Question on IF
Does your coffee count? I'm at 80 calories with two cups with half and half and SF vanilla. Then I wait till after 10 to start eating, finish dinner by 6pm.