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Miss Pi Cooks...a lot!
Check out my MFP blog from time to time for successful recipes that meet the LC stamp of approval. Today's post includes a recipe for Lamb Meatballs with Sweet Red Pepper and Dill! Enjoy.
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Trying to be patient
I have read numerous posts about it being normal to not lose weight in the first couple of weeks after the water weight is lost, but I am becoming SO IMPATIENT!! The scale won't budge! Before ketosis, I was already doing paleo/lower carb for 2 or 3 weeks, so I lost about 3 1/2 lbs. of my water weight then. I'm on the 12th…
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Coconut water!
Hi I'm new to the group, Just starting out this week and have just worked out my micro's and have been logging my food for the last couple of days. Going keto isn't as easy as I thought it would be. I'm finding that carbs are in things that I didn't have a glue about and was totally shocked at how many carbs are in coconut…
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Low carb dinner-very good too!
Tonight I made oven baked chicken fajitas and served them in bibb lettuce cups. Even my wife raved about them and she is super picky! The chicken turned out so moist. I plan on making a pan of it and having lettuce wraps for work or southwest salad. Recipe: 1# chicken breasts- cut into strips Peppers ( I used red and half…
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Cholesterol Improvements After 5 months of keto
Hi everyone, I know that a lot of low carb haters like to scare people away from high fat diets with talks of cholesterol, etc. I just wanted to share my recent cholesterol improvements, as I am quite ecstatic about them. I am proof positive that you can eat lots of fat (55+% per day), eat yummy fats like bacon pretty much…
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Is calorie creep sabotaging my progress?
Hi everyone! I'm writing this because I've had less than desirable results lately after having a period of stellar weight loss, and I have to wonder if perhaps I'm consuming a few too many sneaky calories? To be clear, I keep my carbs and protein well in control, carbs are usually 4-7% of my caloric intake and protein is…
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zzzzzz Mornings?
I am so full of energy and don't nap or "chill" anymore because this way of eating fuels me so perfectly, however, my mornings are tough. Does anyone else feel absolutlely zonked in the morning before they eat breakfast? Im on day 11 of keto. Is it just an adaptation thing? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss…
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Fun Keto "cheats"
I've been looking for ways to "cheat" here and there without really cheating at all. These are some of my ideas/tips for treats and troubleshooting, please add your own! *Remember, everything in moderation* Chocolate - A lot of you already know, but it's safe to nibble on some very dark chocolate. I buy 90% Cocao Ketchup…
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Keto-adaptation
I've been reading a lot today about ketosis and I've seen where a lot of people said that the actual fat loss doesn't start until a couple weeks into ketosis. I understand that these pounds that I've lost in this first week are probably all water weight, but can I count on the real results starting in a couple of weeks? Is…
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coffee whitener - sugar free
Im wondering if reduced sugar international delight is safe for my keto? It has glucose, but I think a small amount. Would it be ok in small amounts just to flavor my cream? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
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Water
Lately I have been a bit discouraged regarding my weight. It has been fluctuating hard core and not even "trending' in a way that signals down. Anyways it has dawned on me that I have been getting Lazy Lazy LAAZZZYYY with my water intake... usually I am dilligent and mark off my water like a tally on my hand so I can see…
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HIGH CARB Contraband...need support
My moms BF just dropped off my favorite treats, cinnamon buns. They have sat there all day, gave one each to the kids and I cant keep my mind off of it. Im in full ketosis and worked so hard the last 10 days to get where Im at. Please remind me what will happen if I eat one? It will knock me out of ketosis right? Im not…
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Hello!
Hi everyone. I just joined MFP yesterday, and have been lurking around trying to figure it all out. I started keto 7 weeks ago and have found tremendous success with it. I am so glad to find a forum for support and encouragement. All the amazing health benefits that come from eating a keto diet make me want to eat this way…
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chocolate chips
Hi there! I stumbled upon an interesting recipe for low carb peanut butter cookies (btw here it is http://www.the-lowcarb-diet.com/2013/05/peanut-butter-surprise-cookies.html) but then I realised I have no idea where to get sugar free chocolate chips in the UK. Does anyone know of the lowest carb solid chocolate around?…
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Can someone explain carbs vs net carbs?
Ive been researching, reading, tweaking, living, breathing keto for the last 8 days and Im unable to figure out what NET CARBS are? Am I missing something and its right under my nose? Ps Today is day 8 and I feel very good. I seemed to have ( for the most part, aside from a cold ) pushed through the unpleasant non-stop…
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WoW!!!! Had the flu!!!
I am just getting over a 12 hour flu that seems to be going around here in Illinois. I lost 2 pounds in the process, but I prefer NOT to do it again. lol I hope it didn't throw off my ketosis by barely eating anything. Had a can of chicken noodle soup, and I ended up eating a candy cane for the mint to settle my stomach.…
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Sudden spike in cholesterol...any ideas???
Every six months I have my blood work done as part of my diabetic review. April last year my cholesterol was 7.9 or 305 I started my keto lifestyle on 23-Apr-13. In September 13 six months later I had my blood tested again and my cholesterol had a significant drop to 3.9 or 150, my blood was tested again last week and my…
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Keto sticks
Want to share some of the good stuff! I bought some Keto Sticks today and tested out in the middle dark pink square. I'm so exited. I started low carb eating last Friday and didnt know if I was in ketosis, or if this would even work for me, so this is fantastic, especially because most days I'm not eating under 20 carbs,…
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Introduction
Hello! I am new to the group but not new to Keto. Just trying to find some "friends" as I feel like I am the only one in the world that understands this WOE. My colleagues at work just roll their eyes and humor me. I have not lost much weight but I continue as I know that this is the way for me. I would like to learn some…
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Hello :)
Hi all, I'm new to the group. Always good to see a keto support group. I've been on keto since July of last year and I love the diet. I've lost 55lb overall, and 25lb of it has been on the keto diet. I also enjoy exercise, including running (did a 10miler and two half marathons last year), hot yoga, and weights with a…
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Looking for a curry recipe
I'm on the Ideal Protein diet (phase 1...so no dairy, no fruit, some veggies are off limits). I miss Indian and/or Tai curry chicken and peanut pad tai. I've looked on multiple recipe pages and have not had much luck finding ANY curry dishes. Does anyone have any to share? I'm not a very good cook...so I need directions ;)…
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PB?
To eat peanut butter or not to eat peanut butter. That is the question. I noticed on the suggested foods in the info threads that other nuts were listed. But no nut butters, peanuts or peanut butter. How do you keto eaters feel about eating PB?
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New to group
Hi, my name is Angela and I just switched moved from Paleo to keto to help my weightless along. Can anyone tell me how to configure the meal tracker to keto? I am still trying to figure out the ratios. Thank you.
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Getting Keto Adapted with Hypoglycemia
I keep trying to tough it out when my blood sugar drops, but there are certain instances, like when I'm working (I have a pretty physically demanding job, I walk all night, stack heavy things, etc.) and when my sugar drops suddenly I simply cannot function. Tonight the only decent option I had when this happened was a…
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YESSSSSSSS!!!!
Whoo hoo Happy Dance! 3 lbs down !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a VERY big deal to me. Ive not budged a stinking pound in 2 months! If its water, Im totally ok with that, its just a positive start :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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Trouble sleeping with keto?
I'm a week into keto. Feeling pretty good, the keto stix showed me as 'medium' yesterday, I've been working out, no big cravings, etc... However, I've been having trouble falling asleep at night. Although I feel tired my mind races and my muscles feel restless. Anyone else experience this and any advice? One thing to note…
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any comments/advice on this workout?
I'm 10 days into keto, went from 212->202 (a lot of water weight I'm sure) and have 20 to go. For my workouts, I want to do some cardio for fat burning, while at the same time I want to preserve muscle mass. I've been working out 4-5 days per week, alternating workouts Workout 1 - I do about an hour on the elliptical (2…
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How is my protein/fat/carb ratio looking?
My diary is public since I have no idea if I have too much protein Or too many carbs. Help?
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Lost cookbook!
Before I started keto, I had done a fair amount of research, which included looking at recipes to see what keto looked like in practical application. I came across a cookbook that was sectioned off by what percentage of fat the recipe had per serving. I'm pretty sure I found it on Amazon because I recall scrolling through…
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Day 4- After dinner weakling!
Good morning everyone :smile: It is day 4 of trying to switch over to Keto. If you look at my diary, I tend to do pretty well throughout the day, its the after dinner hours that seem to throw the game off. Im going to really give it my all, all day today. Am I alone in the evening battle? Look forward to to your responses,…