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Claims about carbs
I saw a link to this article on Facebook and these claims seem very bold and adamant about ketosis being unnatural and very dangerous (and another claim is boring but I highly disagree with that one). Basically saying that it prevents you from "properly" burning fat, that you will have so little energy that you will always…
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Calories
I'm 34 and 5'4. My CW is 178. I have MFP set at 1500 calories with macros of Fat: 108 Carbs: 19 and Protein: 113. Am I eating too many calories? I've been slowly starting Keto way of eating over the last week, and I feel great! However, I've only lost around 4, maybe 5 lbs. I see all the threads in here with people losing…
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Shakiness in the morning
Hi all, I was curious if any of you struggle with the shakes in the morning. I do drink about 16 oz of coffee. Today I tried the bulletproof coffee receive to front load the fat, and I made kept pancakes with around 10 cherries and grapes. I guess it's possible that its just the caffeine but I have always struggled with…
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Fasting
There may have been a topic about this before, but does anyone do any kind of regular fasting, intermittent or otherwise? What have you done? What were the results? I just read this article http://inspiyr.com/diet-or-exercise/ and I'm curious if anyone has actually gotten better results from doing any kind of fasting.
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Kitchen equipment you can't live without?
Hi folks! Since I started eating keto, I'm finding myself doing a lot more cooking from scratch and getting really excited about trying some recipes again. The problem is that I live in a ridiculously really small place and my kitchen is miniscule tiny (about 4 sq ft of counter space). While I would love to have all the…
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A few questions as starting today....
1. How much water does everyone drink on plan? 2. I'm 15.4 and want to be 11 stone. How long do you think it takes? 3. Before and after pics would be great to see 4. Anyone else having problems with adding friends. Is there a setting I'm missing :(
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Supplements
Hi Everyone, I'm Erica. I've been a member of this group awhile but hardly ever post. I do read a lot of the threads though and they are always helpful. I've been attempting low carb for several months now. I was doing really well last year, then the holidays hit, the in-laws came to visit and I gave into my cravings. I've…
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stall?????
Hey all, I have been loving keto but all if a sudden I'm stalled. I do struggle to get my fat up but am still in ketosis according to my strips. It's been 3 solid weeks I've dropped 20 pounds. I'm super excited but stuck now for about 3 or 4 days. Any help please.
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Monitors and FSA
Hi all, I know there is that other thread on monitors, but I was unsure if I should post a new thread. Plus I didn't know if anyone would notice my question. Please let me know the protocol! I have had a heck of a time buying a monitor and using my flex spending account (FSA). The Precision Xtra is not as common, but I…
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Dr. Arain-Why I'm not losing weight on LCHF
Interesting video-non-science oriented discussion based on his real world experience. Common sense. youtube.com/watch?v=w8isf8erdhM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8isf8erdhM
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Blood sugar levels yoyo-ing
So I bought myself a new toy...a blood ketone and glucose meter And I have been playing with it the past few days checking my blood sugar before and after meals/drinks, as well as ketones once a day in the morning My blood glucose readings are pretty up and down between 3.6 mmol (65 mg/dl) and 6.6 mmol (119 mg/dl). I had a…
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Blood ketones only 0.5.
Hi guys- I've been extra diligent with my food since Monday. I knew I was not in ketosis over the holidays due to my "dietary indiscretion " but I thought I would test this morning to see where I stand. My blood ketones were only 0.5 this morning, fasting. Please look at my diary and see if anything jumps out at you.…
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Why is there so much confusion over nutrition and fitness?
This article perfectly describes why not to trust media and the government or even most doctors to tell you what's good for you! I choose keto because I have read dozens of comments and posts about how it works, how people's health and mood and weight have all improved. All these testimonials, all these results with…
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Any other endurance athletes here...?
Years ago I had great success on Atkins. Then I started running and eventually biking and gave up on low-carb, since it's not generally viewed as conducive to aerobic activity. A couple of years ago I was sidelined with a busted wrist from mountain biking and reverted to Atkins for a couple of months, since I knew I could…
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Fasting
There may have been a topic about this before, but does anyone do any kind of regular fasting, intermittent or otherwise? What did you do? What were the results? I just read this article http://inspiyr.com/diet-or-exercise/ and I'm curious if anyone has actually gotten better results from doing any kind of fasting.
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Protein intake
I feel like I'm really struggling to keep my protein macros where it needs be and am typically way over. Any suggestions?!
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DittoDan's Blog #10 Keto: Abbreviations, Acronyms & Terminology
I updated my "Blog #10 Keto: Abbreviations, Acronyms & Terminology" today. Please let me know if there are missing terms ~ so that I can add them. I hope this helps, Dan the Man from Michigan
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**TMI** Filmy pee!
This means it's working right? I haven't bought ketostix or anything yet but I heard that it will look like you're literally peeing fatty waste. T/F?
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Grain Brain?
Is anyone on this plan in particular? I am just starting out, but would love to know how it is going/went. My goal is to lose about 25 pounds, improve my thinking, and run a half marathon all by June 15th. Too ambitious? Also, what do you have to limit your protein to in order to go into ketosis?
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Please add me.. App and phone playing up..Would love to hear your story on this diet so far too :)
How much have people lost on this diet? How long did it take etc? Why are there mostly men doing this?
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Intermittent Fasting
I've posted a few times here before trying to understand why I cant seem to lose weight. Basically I've been Keto for a solid 2 months and lost less than 5lbs. Its been driving me nuts for quite some time. Although I love the other benefits of Keto, such as higher energy, less aches and pains, better sleep, etc, lets be…
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Any UK Keto dieters?
It's my 1st time doing this and would love to see before and afters. Thanks :)
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How to make certain veggies taste better?
Since starting keto, I have tried a couple of veggies as sides that in the past I have not liked eating by themselves (broccoli and Brussels sprouts). When I made the Brussels sprouts I pan cooked them from frozen, rinsed, cut in half with olive oil and butter and used salt, pepper, and a little garlic salt, but I don't…
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Keto Salad Dressings?
got a favorite recipe you'd like to share?
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Wondering about the safety and effects of using meat as a sole source of nutrition?
Wondering about the safety and effects of using meat as a sole source of nutrition, I found this year-long study: http://www.jbc.org/content/87/3/651.full.pdf 'PROLONGED MEAT DIETS WITH A STUDY OF KIDNEY FUNCTION AND KETOSIS.' J. Biol. Chem., 1930, 87:651-668. BY WALTER S. MCCLELLAN AND EUGENE F. DuBOIS. From the Russell…
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Anybody know of "SparkPeople?"
Has anyone tried or heard of the diet website "SparkPeople?"
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New I-phone 6 & MFP?
I heard iPhone 6 put some sensors in it for fitness measuring, like jogging, walking and even elevation changes like climbing stairs. If they did do that, does anyone know if it can link up to MFP app? Thank you for any help or web link you may give me... Dan the Man from Michigan
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Keto and Excersize
I know that with keto working out isn't the top priority, but i think that being active will help with my overall health. I'm looking to committing to hitting the gym 3 days a week. Doing things like, light weight training, yoga, swimming, walking/jogging on the track. What types of work outs are other ketoers doing? Or…
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For those looking for food charts with total/net carbs as well as protein....
Go here! http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/carb-counter.html I used the charts from this website to make myself a mega-chart to help me with grocery shopping, logging or a quick reference if I want to take a recipe and make it keto-friendly :) Have a great day everyone!!
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Ice cold hands and feet?
I have been maintaining a daily carb load of less than 50 grams daily for 6 weeks or so. In the last week or ten days my hands and feet have been uncomfortably icy cold. I have not had any thyroid issues in the past. Today I upped my carbohydrates to around 225 gm by adding a few cups of white rice and a couple of green…