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Coffee on keto
Can I drink coffee on keto?
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Can you critique my diary?
I was lazy keto for 3 weeks, then started logging. I have trouble hitting my macros without going over calories. I work out with weights 3-4 times a week, yoga some mornings and cardio maybe 3-4 times a week. I do not always log the exercise. I am 50 YO male, 6 feet, 187lbs. I'm down from 210 6 weeks ago and would like to…
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Kicked myself out of ketosis
I was going strong dor about 2 mos...and these last few days I have been really messing up, not that bad...but not good. I dont know what to do..I feel down, I know my TOM has been making it harder...how can I get into ketosis faster. Getting depressed Thanks in advance
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"Awakening from Alzheimer's" video series - Keto diets
My grandfather passed away from Alzheimers. It's such a horrible disease. Today, is World Alzheimer’s Day and the premiere of the new video series, Awakening from Alzheimer’s. I'm not connected with the series. I learned about it from an email list that I belong to which is from Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist. I'm…
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Quest Nutrition MCT Powder Oil
Hi All, Anyone tried this? The reviews on Amazon say it's a Keto staple.
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Looking for accountability!
Hi all, I have been an active MFP user several years, focusing on calories in and calories out and constantly falling off and on the wagon. I found that I was always able to justify eating a cookie a coworker brought into work or a cosmo with my girlfriends as long as it fit into calorie goals. I ended up gaining more…
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Keto and Intermittent Fasting (IF)
I've been back on keto now for about 12 weeks and weight loss wise I am doing good....so far down about 22 lbs. I am considering IF in combination with Keto. The IF schedule I plan to target is 16 hour fast followed by 8 hour of eating. I would eat only from 12noon to 8pm each day. I still plan on eating keto during those…
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Ice cream mini binge
What are the repercussions that members find if they accidentally binge on a Keto diet. I have read it takes you out of ketosis and it can take weeks to get back in but I am not sure if this is true or not so asking others. Also does the amount factor in? I had about 300 calories of ice cream in the middle of the night…
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Total carbs or net carbs
I have been recommended by a nutritionist to try a ketogenic diet. My question to you, and I know it is a debate and depends on the person, but I am curious what the majority are doing. For those on a Keto diet vs a low carb diet, do you count total carbs or do you subtract fiber and .5 points for sugar alcohols or just…
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Starting Keto
So my husband and I are wanting to get started in the Keto Diet. Where is the best place to get recipes, helpful tips, etc? He is wanting to lose weight because he is overweight, I am at a healthy weight but would like to lose a few pounds and be able to maintain my weight. We are already members of a gym so we will be…
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Struggling and in need of advice and help
*Warning a lot of questions and explanations about my situation hoping others can relate and give me advice So I have a problem. Due to medical conditions, 30g of carbs are taken up a day from medical use alone. That doesn't leave me very much. Typically to go to 50 net I can eat another 40 or so total carbs. For those who…
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Low carb vs keto
Anyone that has been both ? I'd like to know why choosing one or the other, how makes you feel when you keep eating carbs (very few) or when you are keto adapted.
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New to Keto - should I count Gross Carbs or Net Carbs?
I have been reading a bit and following the Keto diet for a week now. I have tried to keep my carbs under 50 grams, and have not had a problem thus far. However I had read the other day that some subtract their fiber gram intake against their Carb gram intake, and am wondering if i should consider the same practice? Thanks
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calories & fat
how do ya'll keep your calories in line when eating a lot of fat? I need to keep mine at around 1200 in order to loose but eating all this fat makes my daily caloric intake around 1500-1700. Even though I think I'm eating enough fat, I'm still hungry. As a result, I'm at the same weight for almost a month now any help…
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Favorite Keto books
I'm reading Keto Clarity. It is a good read and easy to understand. Are there any other good books or websites out there regarding Keto?
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Starting back keto - advice needed
Hi I am starting back keto and normally I don't use mfp to log all my numbers but I am keen to start doing this. What calorie count should I aim for? Above bmr? I have 100lbs to lose Thanks you
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low-carb salad dressings
why don't people on keto diets eat regular low-carb salad dressings like blue cheese, creamy caesar, creamy greek, and so on?
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Recipes, Recipes whats your favorite Recipes?
Hi! What's everyone's favorite Keto recipe? I recently tried making chips out of Zucchinni they burnt and it didnt turn out so well, lol! I really want to find a recipe that mimics bbq chips. That would be super cool! Thanks, Jessica
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Why is it so hard to be Keto/ low carb in the summer heat? Help
I live down in NC and the temps. are high along with the dew point and humidity, And I and struggling to stay under my 20 carbs. All I want to do is east fruit and salad. Watermelon calls my name every time I walk into aldis It's killing me. I never thought I would miss fruit and veggies so much. Up until now I was so good…
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Mrs is ketoing!
Well, it looks like my wife has given in. She's started to eat keto with me. She wants to lose around 2 stone (28 lb) in 5 weeks. I'm not sure she'll lose that much that quickly, but it's a start and I'll be helping her along her journey.
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Intro (again)
So this will be my second attempt. This time with more structure and planning (which I believe was the reason for my fall out last time). I've hit an all time high of 214.3lbs on Saturday 7/9/16 and decided I just couldn't allow myself to keep getting fatter. My attempt at keto last time had me at a loss of about…
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Keto Setting In Plain English - I need help please.
I am 53, I weigh 184 and 5'3 I am moderately active. BM is about 35% I have visited many Keto Calculator Apps Recently and used the information. The came back into Fitness Pal and thought no way is this right. 1. If I could get the Fat, Protein and Carb numbers from someone that understands this, it would help. 2. Although…
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I'm struggling :/
Keto or LCHF really works the best for me, especially with pcos, but I lose weight and then gain it back. I'm tired of it. Tell me all of your success secrets!
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Anyone else use FoodFastFit for Macro tracking
I've been using it forever to get the macros pie cart with net carbs BUT it doesn't seem to work anymore? Does anyone use anything else?
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Keto and Iodine
If you have stopped losing weight on this WOE consider this... wheatbellyblog.com/2016/03/everything-you-need-to-know-about-iodine/
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Keto and calories
Hello everyone, I'm very interested in doing keto and normally mfp shows my calories being 1370. When I calculate with the keto calculator online it shows I'm supposed to eat almost 1700 a day. That is freaking me out because that sounds like way too much. Any input please? Thanks in advance.
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Leg Cramps
I have experiencing sever leg (calf) cramp at night. I had read somewhere that keto can lead to cramping. I wonder if I am low on potassium. Has anyone else experienced this and how did you deal with it?
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Keto diet
I'm looking to start following a keto diet with a daily intake of 1752 calories, 25g's of carbs, 98g's protein and 140g's fat. Quite new to the keto scene so although it is something I have been doing my own bit of research about, Theres still a lot of learning to be done, so if anyone has done a similar sort of diet plan…
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Keto Meal Options for one Who Doesn't Cook
Hi! I am just starting to plan my Keto meals, but my one obstacle is that I don't like to cook...like not at all. I have been doing Paleo for 3 years and cooking eggs almost every morning and the thought of cooking eggs....UGH. Looking at Keto options, It looks like I can do BP coffee (which I love), then even a bowl of…
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serving
Hey ya'll I have a question when you make something at home and you don't really know how many serving there are, how are you suppose record it in your diary. So for example if you make meatballs completely different from everyone you know. no eggs, milk breadcrumbs. you don't get 12-18 out of a lbs of meat. How do I know…