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Cystic/hormonal acne
does anyone have a problem with cystic acne on the chin with LCHF/ketosis? I am liking how I feel but this is the pits!
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Yet....Another MACRO Question
Howdy Keto Friends, Sorry to bring this back but I need a little clarity. So quick question for you about macros. Now what I want to know is which - if any - is more important: (1) Hitting your exact macros or (2) Staying within your macro percentages? If this isn't clear I will provide an example. My macros are set to…
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Starting Regular Exercise- Add more protein?
I have my macros set at 75/20/5. If I start moderate exercise like 3 x a week do you think I need to add more protein or just make sure I get the full 20% on days I work out?
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Ladies: What are you shark week symptoms?
I'll be apolgizing to my husband later. This is my first shark week on Keto. I had an ablation about 9 months ago so I don't usually have a period however I did yesterday. I'm swearing like a sailor at everything that's annoying which pretty much EVERYTHING. I feel like I've dropped 20 IQ points (no extra bullet proofing…
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kETONIX ( Ketone tester breathalyzer)
I have been using Ketostix. I see many people using blood tests but I don't really like the idea of jabbing myself daily to monitor myself. I found Ketonix for $100 that does this based on breath analysis. Anybody here have experience with it?
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Hi guys! New here
I've been trying to lose weight for a long time, and when I was younger the only thing that worked was a low carb and low fat diet. But I was miserable. I've been doing the keto-ing for the past 2 days, and I've already seen my bloat go down to almost unnoticeable levels. I think I'll be sticking to this for the…
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Net Carbs??
Hello keto friends! I tried searching around for my answer on here but didn't see it, so if this has been covered I apologize ... when doing keto do you count overall carbs or net carbs? I have just been counting carbs straight up, but I've seen others doing net carbs? I've read that doing keto you don't use net carbs but…
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NEWBIE HERE! Anyone else living with carb-lovers? + Cheap Keto meals? *LONG but TL;DR*
I am started a Ketogenic plan with a co-worker. I've adapted MFP to my requirements. I have googled and googled and looked at multiple blogs with very delicious recipes and the science behind Keto! I am on board with the general idea and ready to take action! I do have a problem though: It seems that being Keto can be a…
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Glycogen, Fat burning, & Keto
So I keep googling and cannot find a clear answer really. 1. Is it better to burn fat than glycogen for weight loss? The only response I seem to get is, it doesn't matter -- what matters is burning calories. 2. I don't understand why it doesn't matter. And if it does at all matter, wouldn't calories from stored fat be more…
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ketosis and insomnia
I asked in another forum but looking for any reasons why my sleep is horrible. Either can't fall asleep or stay asleep. Slept better but not perfect, after making sure my magnesium, sodium and potassium were covered last night but not feeling rested. Hellllllp! Getting exhausted but want to stick to the diet.
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Beverages, Macros Spreadsheet
Here is the start of my beverages spreadsheet. Please note that I did not include sugar free or unsweetened teas and similar beverages. They don't have anything to report. It surprised me what the lowest was (I don't drink alcohol) so this might make some happy.... Coor's Light tops the low carb bev. Raw & canned Coconut…
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can anyone have a look at my food diary for today?
am i doing this right? just today :)
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Green beans?
I had been listing in my mind green beans as a high carb NO for quite a while...then last night I read in Volek/Phinney's Keto-Bible (The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance) where they have it on the "short list of recommended vegetables that can be frequently consumed". (same page 58 where he says avoid…
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Progress On Day 30 (Pics)
Day 5 - 12/26/14 - About 275 lbs Day 30 - 1/20/14 - 260 lbs Macros: 75% fat/20% protein/5% carbs - I usually stick to these pretty well and keep my net carbs below 24 g. Calories: 1895 - Will be adjusting to a 20% deficit after every 10 lbs I lose LCHF/Keto has worked for me a lot better than just counting calories.…
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thigh slimming
I have noticed a considerable difference in waist inches coming off and feel great about it. How long did it take for people to notice their thigh fat going away? I'm starting to look like a pear and I don't like it. Help please. NSV: Pulled my work slacks off without unbuttoning yesterday!!!!!!
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i dont eat most dairy foods help!
Looking for recipes without the cheese and cream etc. i can have yoghurt , but thats it
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New to LCHF
I'm super excited to find this group here. Question: What are some of the key things to look for when reading a nutrition label? ?
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Great Website
I found a great website for keto newbies *(like me) and I am sure there are plenty more out there. Do you have a site you like? Please share! :) http://www.domesti-kaited.com/
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Dairy Spreadsheet
Here are popular dairy foods. I know I left something off, let me know. And the winner is: Heavy Whipping Cream! But you all knew that. Yogurt dead last. Cheddar & Parmesan ~ high in fat and protein. I hope this helps, Dan the Man from Michigan
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Veggies & Berries
Here are common veggies & berries macros. I sorted by carb, so the higher in the chart, the better. As you probably knew, potatoes are the worst, lettuce is the best. Green beans aren't as low as I thought, next to carrots. I didn't know tomatoes were better than asparagus. And watermelon wasn't as bad as I thought. But…
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Which to try first?
I've been stuck at 135 pounds for almost 8 weeks, although I'm feeling good and not in a huge hurry to hit 125. I have 4 ideas on what would help me lose weight, all of them would be pretty painful for me. Which of these options do you think would me most likely to help, if I only did one? 1) Give up Diet Dr Pepper 2) Give…
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King of Fat
FYI From my excel spreadsheet. Here is the king of fats: Source: Calorieking Just thought you might want to know.... more to come... I hope this helps, Dan the Man from Michigan
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Nuts & Seeds
FYI. From my spreadsheet. Source: CalorieKing I hope this helps, Dan the Man from Michigan
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the ole' pig skin - a call out for dan the man
And no I'm not talking football here, although i will be using them for nachos on sunday... I'm talking pork rinds my friend. We had discussion on these a while back...I think Dan the Man from Many a Land started it, but dcristo, i know you are out there, and you would like this. This may be old hat for some, but I…
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carbs under 20
I have been low carbing and in and out of ketosis for almost 2 yrs.. I have lost no weight at all and i need to know how to keep carbs under 20 daily when i am consuming healthy greens like salad, and broccoli, and other non starchy veggies??? Are you all out there counting net carbs??? please respond i only get under 20…
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Potassium and Calories
How in the world am I supposed to get the recommended 35g of Potassium? Just started keto/paelo this week. Run 3x per week for 30 min as well. What does everyone eat to get enough? Also, I am finding it very tough to get enough calories per day. Well the recommended minimum anyway. I'm just not hungry. I consume a…
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What non-keto things do you find yourself craving and what substitutes have you found?
I know for me, I crave cheesy snacking things ( I probably should have owned stock in Cheetos and Smartfood). I tried one of the no-carb cheetos recipes out there and it was basically an unsweetened meringue with tiny shreds of cheddar folded in. I just couldn't get past the texture. I do like these low-carb "goldfish"…
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Intense morning hunger
I seem to wake up some days and after I use the bathroom I start getting these hunger pangs that are almost nauseating and make me even gag. It's good compared to the horrible heavy bloated feeling I used to have every morning, actually knowing that my stomach is empty when I start the day and that my body isn't still…
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Strange Dreams, Ketostix, Friends....
Has anyone experienced any more than usual, weirder than usual dreams while doing keto? I've been doing a keto/paleo for two weeks now, and WOW. Almost every single night, super weird dreams.... Aside from that, I'm loving the changes I'm seeing while doing this. So sustainable. I need to pick up some of those nifty…
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Notice any symptoms after a cheat?
Just wondering if anyone ever gets sick after cheating? I was doing so well there for a bit, and then I had a splurge of a friend's birthday cake and got bad stomach sickness and bloat. Can't tell if it was from some kind of gluten sensitivity, a stomach bug, or food poisoning from the earlier meal:\