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Bacon & Bacon Fat?
I make a Green Bean recipe where I dice up a whole package (1 lb) of bacon. In my pre-LCHF days, after frying the bacon, I would drain all the grease off. Now I'm thinking, hmmmm I like bacon fat, I think I won't drain it off, just pour the whole pan bacon & fat into the green beans. When adding this recipe to MFP, do I…
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blood ketone levels
I bought a ketone meter & I'm wondering if anyone else is testing blood samples. Though I pee pink to purple on the regular, I've hit a bit of a stall =P So I thought I might try testing to see what's happening. My lifts are progressing but I find I'm digging deeper for those last 2 reps as opposed to breezing through.…
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Looking for fellow low-carb buddies
I'm looking for others who are also doing a low carb diet for tips/recipes/strategies, and to keep motivated! I also love getting ideas from those who "share" their food diaries...please add me :) Thank you!
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New to LCHF. Loving it!
I'm on day 12 of this new way of eating (hate the word diet). The first week was definitely a transition, although I didn't usually eat many processed carbs before. This second week is so much easier. I'm totally loving the food and really not missing carbs. A couple days ago I started having really stinky urine. I thought…
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Ketosis and bad smelling urine
Is there any kinds of suppliments or anything else that can be taken to stop the terrible urine smell when in ketosis? I've heard that after a few days the smell goes away but not for me. Also, I have noticed that when I go into ketosis my bladder hurts. It almost feels like I have a UTI but the doc says I don't. Anyone…
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Question for women in keto/low carb...
Did your monthly cycle change in any way? I've been active here on MFP since April, but I was struggling to lose weight just counting calories, so 3 weeks ago I started a low-carb/keto diet. I'm eating 20 grams of net carbs or less per day - I think I had one or two days at 25 grams. I've lost 9 pounds my first two weeks,…
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Newbie & LOVING IT!
Hey all! I've been on the LCHF lifestyle for about a three weeks solid now. I can tell a HUGE difference in the way I feel. More energy, clothes fitting better, overall I just feel better!! Feel free to leave any tips, or share what you find successful. I need all the help I can get! I've been reading blogs left & right,…
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NSV: The best side effect of the keto diet
I know the diet affects everyone differently but I absolutely love what is going on with my sleep. It is 6 15 am. I have been awake since 5 00 am with no alarm and no coffee. I feel fully rested and for the 3rd time this week, I made breakfast for the kids. 5 weeks ago I was a complete insomniac and had to be on my 3rd cup…
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Ketonix
Anyone purchased or thought of purchasing one? The ketone breath tool? I ask this after the pain of purchasing multiple boxes of ketone test strips along with my last glucose strip purchase.
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Water Fasting & My Glucose Levels ~ I'm Diabetic
I am 15 days into the Keto diet. I am adjusting my macros as I learn more. Pre-LCHF, I took the following meds: 10mg Glipizide 2x day 850 mg Metformin 2x day Novalog at meals (usually 40-60 units) Solastar @ bedtime (50 units) I decided to do a water fast Friday, I am still on it now (Saturday morning). The only thing I am…
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which is more important?
The calculator I used started as expected: 25 carbs and 100 protein. But, it made my fat intake optional based in how fast I want to lose. However, if I eat less fat, it skews my macro ratios. Which is more important? Keeping fat and protein consistent regardless of my fat intake and letting my macros skew? Or eating even…
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Walking Devises for MyFitnessPal & I-Phone?
I see there are devices you can use with your I-Phone and MyFitnessPal that measure how many steps you take or is it distance? I need to buy one for my walking. I would want it to be wireless (Bluetooth). Preferably under $100. Can I do that? Dan the Man
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Fried Foods?
Since flour breading is no good for a batter to fry meat/chicken, is there an alternative low carb breading/batter? Has anyone tried substituting almond flour? Does it work/taste good? Or, what is some good food to fry for a LCHF diet? I have a small deep fryer. I just bought some shortening (NOT hydrogenated). Please…
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Started Cleaning Out My Kitchen!
I have only been on this diet for 14 days. I am a 57 year old morbidly obese type 2, 305 lbs. diabetic. I am so convinced that is my solution to my weight/diabetic problem. (I have been reading a lot on Internet ~ I THANK EVERYONE HERE! and watching stuff on YouTube). Tonight I decided to clean out my pantry and cabinets.…
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Help!!!
Hi peeps, I'm very confused I started keto about 3 weeks back started mfp after that and have Been trying to track. I am 29, 5'9 and I keep going up and down on this diet right now it seems I'm just gaining weight, I try to stick to 1500 daily and usually go over a bit but considering my size I think my calories are…
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a couple q's for a beginner!
I've been reading everything I can, I just started keto last Sunday. I have done Paleo before, and I think was low carb enough to have been in ketosis the entire time. My macros are set on MFP at 5/25/70 and 1700 calories (though I just eat until I'm hungry and if fluxes between 1500-2000 regularly) My macros also flux…
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Eggs - The "Perfect" Food?
Nutritionally speaking, is the egg the perfect food??? Typical Nutrition Info: Egg, 1 large Calories: ~70 (69.6) Fat: 4.8 grams / 43.2 calories = 62.1% Protein: 6 grams / 24 calories = 34.5% Carbs: .6 grams / 2.4 calories = 3.4% The nutritional breakdown of these macronutrients suggest that it is pretty darn close. Less…
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Ketone Levels Question
I do not test my ketone levels. I am not as much concerned about being in ketosis as I am in reducing inflammation, treating thyroid, leaky gut and other physical issues. I just got back some lab results which showed that my ketone level was +1 one in my urine. My doctor asked me if I was starving myself, but I have not…
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A1C improvements
Got my latest A1c result: 7.9 Dec. 2nd on 2000 mg metformin 6.5 on March 22nd on 1,000 metformin 5.7 yesterday on nothing he he! How have yours improved on keto?
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any over 50s out there on keto/low carb
Looking for some inspiration and support in my age group....:smile:
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Low carb-good or bad?
Hello there! Notice I didn't start my question with the word "diet" in it? I believe that the approach should be more life style change than diet. My question is this: I recently ran into a friend who was never really fat but was like me, gaining a few (20) pounds due to slowing down and getting older, and probably…
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big drop now nothing
First week of Keto ~3 weeks ago I had a great drop about 10lb, then a small gain of 2lb for week 2 (TOM) and week 3 has shown no movement on the scale at all. Am I doing something wrong, I made my dairy public and am open for suggestions. I have done a ketostix every morning, and since day 3 it has been small or larger.…
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ketone levels not one size fits all?
Hi. I have a question for those of you that have been doing this for a while, and/or keto-adapted for some time...with regard to your ketone levels if you measure. I think I'm almost keto adapted...i say almost because i'm still waiting for energy levels to increase...but, some of my struggles there are thyroid related,…
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Ketogenic or Bariatric!
September 3, 2014 10:00 PM Its Ketogenic or Bariatric. I just started (314 lbs). This is my last attempt to lose weight, or under the knife I go with Bariatric surgery. I am reading, "The Art and Science of Low Carb Living", by Volek & Phinney. And, "The New Atkins Diet ~ The New You". I am metabolic syndrome, type 2…
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new low carb vs low fat study
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/health/low-carb-vs-low-fat-diet.html?_r=0
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New to Keto...quick questions
I am new to the LCHF eating plan. I am struggling but getting better at food choices. The first week was the hardest but it is getting little easier My question is: My MD suggested this way of eating and I am on board with it. However, not only does he want me to limit my carb intake to 25-50 grams daily but also to keep…
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Are there any Ketogenic Support Groups in the Detroit Area?
I live in a northern suburb of Detroit, Rochester Hills. I was wondering if there was any Keto support groups? Thank you, Dan
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ketones vs glucose levels
I've been doing keto for about a month and started measuring my glucose and ketones (blood). At first my glucose was 75 -85 and ketones were low. (sometimes no reading) Now I am up to about 1.1-1.4 ketones but my glucose seems to be hovering around 95-101. Does any one know how ketone levels should be affecting my glucose?…
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1st day and already at my carb limit
I started Keto today and I just finished eating lunch and I am already at my carb limit. I have it set to 25 carbs. Don't know what to do or if I am eating the right things. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Study - low carb diet better
http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1900694 This study funded by the National Institutes of Health was published the respected Annals of Internal Medicine. The study was to examine the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet compared with a low-fat diet on body weight and cardiovascular risk factors. No surprise that those…