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Wk1 done, so far so good. But...
I've got a full week of keto under my belt now and feel pretty good so far. The headaches are gone, cravings under control, working out is great. But I started using mfp to track everything and that's when I got worried about a few things. I set my carb goal to 25g and noticed that it makes it impossible for me to hit my…
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Dry Irritated Eyes?
For the last year I've been on and off Keto/Low carb... and I've noticed that when I'm in true "ketosis" and eating under, say 50 net carbs a day, my eyes become very dry and irritated... to the point where some days I have to put eye drops in multiple times, but still feel it. It usual cause me to do a lot of blinking and…
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Newbie here.
I need help, I'm just starting out on this keto lifestyle and need ideas and dos and don't maybe some lessons learned and first hand experience. Thanks in advance for your response Eli
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High Triglycerides????
So I want to my doctor to get a sense of my cholesterol situation. So my HDL and LDL are both up from prior. She is concerned about LDL and sending for more tests and she is suggesting possible statins which I will resist. The surprise is triglycerides - I think she said 2.34 (dont know what that means). Thoughts????
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Low carb tortillas. Too good to be true?
Recently did the egg fast and eliminated a bunch of items to see what was stalling my weight loss. Heavy whipping cream? Low carb cereal? Low carb tortillas? I started incorporating 1 low carb corn tortilla from La Tortilla Factory and was fine. Yesterday, I ate one in the morning and ate another right before bed. I woke…
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Day 4 Keto
Hi Everyone I've really enjoyed reading a lot of threads here so I decided to jump in. So many of you are so knowledgeable (ok where's the spell check?). I'm new to Fitnesspal too so still trying to figure things out. I am on day 4 and don't know if I'm in ketosis yet. I have sticks but I think I'll check it out tomorrow.…
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World Health Org (WHO) new report
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/26/health/meat-causes-cancer-food-alternatives/index.html They are still urging us to eat carbs... "Make your meals heavy on the vegetable, bean and cereal side. You can eat fish and poultry at least twice a week. Snack on nuts and fruit. You don't have to do anything so extreme as avoiding…
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Net carbs & sugar alcohols
When consuming a product that has sugar alcohols, how do you count the net carbs? I have read to subtract the sugar alcohols completely but also have read to subtract half of the sugar alcohols (both with subtracting fiber still.) anyone have some insight?
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Too low in calories, program won't let me complete my day
Can someone tell me why I can't complete my food diary when I am too low. Is there a way to do it other than adding food I didn't eat? I know I will get on this and start eating what I need to eventually, but starting off it is a little hard. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks :smile:
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Fat Bombs!
Hey all! I am having trouble reaching my fat goals each day but no problem with protein...I have been readying about fat bombs, do you guys make them? If so what are some fav recipes? Thanks :)
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Any Keto Low carbers in UK
looking for fellow local Low Carbers..... I'm 29 , started at 280lbs and week 2 I'm down by 13lbs Loving this lifestyle and feel confident I can do this !
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Coconut Oil
I purchased both Organic Virgin and Organic Refined. Which is better? Or are they the same? Thanks.
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First Week Keto Results
After doing a low carb diet in 2013-2014 and losing 90lbs (didn't stay there long), then going off and gaining back 35 lbs of that, I started back on my low carb diet a month ago (basically the Ideal Protein diet). After stalling, I read up on Keto and started that last Saturday and made my goals at 70F/20P/5C. Sticking…
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"Carb Cheat Day" on Keto?
So someone asked me yesterday how often I have a "carb cheat day" (their words) while I am eating a Keto Diet. As a rule I don't do cheat days of any nature. I simply find ways to fit what I want to eat into my day. I have not been craving carbs (other than ice cream in this heat) overly much, so I am not sure why I would…
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Anyone try the egg fast?
Hey guys, I've been doing keto for 4 months now and I am stuck!! My weight has been the same for 2 months. I ideally eat 20 grams net carbs per day. It might be carb creep? Maybe it's the heavy whipping cream? This way of eating is a lifestyle for me. I have PCOS and before keto, I could literally eat 4810 bagels,…
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Soooo hungry
Is it normal to be constantly hungry? My stomach never stops growling! I am on day 4 of starting keto. Making it very hard for me to stay in my suggested macros :(
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Chia Seed Pudding & LC Cherry cheesecake popsicles
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3061/2 Chia seeds are very high in Phosphorous..all foods have some amount, but just 1 ounce ( 2tbl) gives 27% of your daily amount. Chia seed pudding is supposed to be good..made with almond milk, so am going to try some from the recipe on the bag…but wow..still…
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Hitting a plateau... also hello! I'm new to the group!
Hi all, I'm new to the group! :) 25 year old female, mother of 1. I have previously done keto, I'm 5' 6" and was 195 lbs, lost 50 lbs doing a keto diet. I fell of the rails last year once I hit 145, (I was plateauing and it was thanksgiving time... my will power faltered, and then it was Christmas... and New Years... and…
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I lost 10lbs but have not been able to loss anymore wait
I started keto 2 weeks ago, lost 10 lbs but this past week have not lost anything. What am I doing wrong?
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Question about fat quality: hormones vs grass fed/organic
Newbie here (I'm starting keto on Monday) and I'm wondering how important it is to factor in the quality of the fats I'm eating. I remember reading something about how the hormones/antibiotics given to beef/chicken/etc. tend to manifest more in the animal's fat. Should I buy grass-fed/organic meats and pastured eggs to get…
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Family friendly Keto friendly meals
hey :-) I started last week and I'm doing okay I guess, haven't had a weigh in yet so just praying all is well :-) But I'm struggling at meal times, I am having to make the family something different to what I have and I would quite like to find something Keto friendly that we can all eat together Some thing that doesn't…
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Configuring MFP for the Keto-er
Hello, I thought I'd make a post on how to configure MFP for Keto. The original article comes from CaveManKeto.com, a nice resource for cooking ideas and advice. Check it out here: cavemanketo.com/configuring-mfp/ The article will walk you through a few things:* Setting macros * Adding additional measurements (because it's…
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Foods Burn Out
Eggs, Bacon, Meat's Oh My! Have you burned yourself out on the typical Keto foods? How are you changing it up?
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New to Keto - help with Macros
Hi there, I've been researching Keto to lose weight and prevent Diabetes as I has Gestational Diabetes 2 years ago and am Insulin Resistant. I'm wondering how to calculate my Macro nutrients on My Fitness Pal. Do I just reduce carbs to 50g to start with and keep fat at 65% intake and protein at around 35% - do I still need…
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How to choose coconut oil
I guessed here are all the expert on coconut oil. There are a few options deodorized refined extra virgin. I am not sure what is the best option. I mainly use it for bulletproof coffee and fat bombs sometime to fry eggs. What do you use or recommend Thanks
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Carb counting
Does everyone subtract their fiber from total carbs to get their net carbs & use that number?
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Brand new to keto!
Hi! I am just starting keto, I only know what I have researched online so I would LOVE some friends on here to follow and get advice from. Please add me & send any advice my way!! I am on a journey to lose 60+lbs & become HEALTHY!
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Daily Keto...
I want to have the willpower I need to stay on track and stick to my exercise but the truth is, I need external accountability on a daily basis to help me stay on track. I don't expect it to be that way forever but, until I get it together and get my own momentum going, I am asking those of you willing, to check in here…
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New to Keto. My accountability and introduction post.
Hey! My name is Felicia. I'm 25 with a daughter and stepdaughter & from Tennessee. I'm over 100 lbs overweight. I have pcos and bipolar disorder. Now that my bipolar is under control with medication and therapy.. I'm ready to tackle this weight loss head on. I have goals and motivation... For now. My problem is and always…
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Not Hungry. Feedback Please
So the question I ask myself is " Am I do this right?" because I am no longer on Pinterest pinning the next big meal? I made meatballs the size of golf balls the other night with a small side of veggies and I could only eat 2 out of the 3 I took. Of course they weren't floating in gravy like before, nor dipped in sugar…
