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HFLC without Keto?
I've been trying to do HFLC, mostly because high fat tends to keep my cravings and binge urges in check (I have a history of eating disorders) and because I have PCOS so I think it helps keep my hormones level. However, due to my love of fruit, I don't think I could do full on keto, as well as my love of high intensity…
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Too much protein...
Hi all, I began lo-carb with the goal of getting into ketosis 5 days ago. Im loosing weight, keeping my carbs down and fats up, and doing good. But I have just been reading about how protein effects ketosis. After some reading up and looking back, Ive found Im over my protein goal by as much as 50g most days. So...what the…
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Light-headed... Salt and water retention...
For the last few days I've been feeling light headed if I stand up too quickly. Especially in the morning. I read that this could mean I'm low on sodium or potassium and my electrolytes may be out of whack. To correct this, I started taking potassium (vitamin k) supplements and I've been drinking coconut water (which has…
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Ketostix: instrumental analysis 101
According to Lexicomp: Ketostix for ketone urinalysis utilizing Nitroprusside (i.e. Color change) is not reliable for detection of Beta Hydroxybutyric acid, the ketone which compromises about 80% of total ketones when someone is in a state of Ketosis. However, Ketostix do reliably measure Acetic acetate (about 20% of total…
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How important is calorie intake on keto.
I am on day six. Lost 5 lbs of which I am assuming is water weight. When I look at my diary I feel like I'm eating too much. Can anyone advise if I am heading in the right direction or not. I want this to be long term. I am expecting that I will have platues along the way. But don't want to sabotage myself. Thanks
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New Friends
Hi pals I have just joined this group. I have been doing keto for two weeks and I have lost 10 pounds so far. I was looking to add more pals so we can motivate and learn from each other!
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Ketosis already?
I started my keto eating on Tuesday - I checked for ketones today with the urine strips - it showed I have a small level (15) of ketones. Is it possible I'm in ketosis already? I did it only because a friend that started a day before me said she was showing that she was in ketosis. Do you want to be at a moderate or large…
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Not losing weight on Keto. PLEASE HELP.
Hi, I need your help. I don't know what I'm doing wrong because I'm not losing weight at all. I have lost inches here and there but nothing significant. My stats: 35 yrs old/ F Workout 4 days a wk(kickboxing,Zumba or Swimming ) 45-60 mins. Bike to work 4 days a wk 6 miles round trip. I eat btwn 1350 -1750 depending on the…
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WHAT IS THE RIGHT TYPE OF KETO for a newbie?
Confused as to which if the difference between the two types of Ketogenic diets that are (supposedly for weight loss) popular. Both agree with carbs under 20g..But what is the reason they are so different in what they claim as the right adjustment of fats and proteins. One is super high in fats and mod to low proteins. The…
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Starting percentages
I've been on MFP for years and lost about 50 lbs, but I got stuck. I'm experimenting with a modified Keto, to give myself a weight loss kick and for medical reasons. I've only been on for a week and need to do a lot more reading and get some blood tests. My percentages are Carb 15% / Fat 60% / Protein 25%- anything really…
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Counting calories on keto?
I started on a LCHF diet 3 days ago, how important is counting calories? I ask because I've gone over my the last few days as I'm always hungry! And seeing as fat contains the most calories per gram, it adds up fast… I've been going over quite a bit these last few days.. Is it just the adjustment period? Is my weight loss…
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Completely new to LCHF Keto
I read the website that was posted in the introduction and I am excited to start. I know I will miss my starches but I think this is best for me. I could really use some friends on MFP that are also low carb dieting. Please consider adding me! Also, what do you set your macros at? Thanks for any advice! Jackie
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Difficulty not going over my protein while getting enough fat
so I'm tracking everything but I always seem to be under my fat and over on my protein. I'm not sure how I can get more fat without upping my protein (I refuse to eat butter by its self). Any suggestions?
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Ketonix... anyone bought the new version yet? Feedback?
Ketostix are no longer working, which means I've finally hit that beloved state of full nutritional ketosis. It only took five months.... LOL The website now has two colors, blue and red, both with their own reporting and customization to your favorite method, so I'm wondering how the new computer sync works. Anyone buy…
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Keto and Diabetes
Hi All, I just started a Keto diet (on Saturday) and I have some questions for anyone who may be able to help. I was diagnosed as prediabetic a while back but now seem to be full blown T2 diabetic based on my blood sugar levels over the last few days. I will obviously make a Dr. Apt so no need to suggest that. I have been…
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Keto-what???
So, I accidentally clicked a wrong button and stumbled across a post on the Keto diet. After my kids were born, I exercised and point-counted my way down 34lbs. Not long after, I started having digestive issues that interfered with my body's ability to absorb nutrients and I ended up having chronic low iron, low blood…
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Anyone ever get blurry vision On keto!??
its really weird
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Building Muscle on Keto???
Keto is great for dropping fat, but I also want to build muscle. How much flexibility do I have in terms of raising my protein. Right now I shoot for 60f/25p/15c everyday. I'm losing weight and inches but I don't think that's enough protein for me to make gains. Feedback please... :/
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Any vLCHF/Carnivore Keto'ers
Hello, I'm a carnivore keto'er and wanting to connect with others that eat 10g of carbs or less. Feel free to add me. :smiley: Hope to meet some new friends!
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What to do when I mess up?
so, I've only just heard of this new way of eating about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I jumped right in and was gung-ho to cut out carbs. I've been through the detox phase and have been feeling quite good... Then, it happened.... My daughter's birthday weekend. The actual day was Thursday but my whole family came up to visit that day…
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Keto Friendly Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) Meals
I am a working mom and I like to pre-plan my meals so when I get home I can just throw it together and be done with it. One thing I do with a friend of mine is crock pot meals that we prep in advance and freeze until we are ready to put them in the crock pot. I have been searching the web for Keto friendly/adaptable crock…
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My First Egg fast..messed up already
I am finally ready to accept try something different. I hit a long time weight, right after a terrible flu, this past May and haven't lost at all in 2+ months.. nothing in June or July, or Aug so far. ok..I can accept that. Love to hear some success stories of egg fasts!! What I noticed is I was MORE hungry all the time,…
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Newbie
hey y'all. New to the group. Started keto three weeks ago. Looking for keto friends to connect with. Doing well on keto 20lbs down 50ish to go.
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How do you calculate macros on home made bone broth....
I can't wait to make beef or chicken bone broth in my crock pot... But I'm really concerned about how to adjust them to my macros if I don't know how to calculate Their content..... Any ideas???
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Magnesium
Hey there. I've just had my standard blood levels checked and everything came back good - even my thyroid which was previously low. Weirdly, though, my magnesium is low even though I take a 500 mg supp. I did figure out I was taking a form that doesn't always absorb well (mag oxide), but what else could be causing it do…
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Craving I can't kick
For a few days now I've been unable to shake the craving for sunny side up eggs on buttered toast. We'll be 6 weeks in on Wednesday and went grain-free cold turkey, and this is the first time I've had more than a fleeting thought towards our old lifestyle. Anyone have any suggestions on what might hit the spot? I've…
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Missed this keto study
Not new information but it flew under my radar. I don't know why it is not made more wide- known. Too bad a population of people on high carb/low fat were not used as a control. Impressive! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2716748/
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Keto and Alcohol Tolerance
Hey all! Something I've noticed since going keto, and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced it too, is that my desire for alcohol and my tolerance level have both drastically reduced. Not only do I not really want a drink very often, but when I do have a glass of wine, I can only have one before feeling kinda tipsy,…
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A Tribute to Jimmy John's
I have recently discovered just how marvelous Jimmy John's truly is and thought I would share why. 1. They make a sandwich, without any bread. I know this concept of lettuce wraps isn't all that new but I haven't been able to find a place that makes them readily. 2. They use Hellman's Mayo. Enough said on that one. 3.…
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Anyone else do one meal a day?
I've been LCHF for several months, totally keto for about 2 now, and the past couple of weeks I have noticed a complete lack of interest in food. I have coffee for breakfast, a regular LC lunch, and dinner is now usually a couple handfuls of almonds, just because Im not hungry and I don't feel like eating. Does anyone else…