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Nutritional Ketosis
I came across this video by Dr. Stephen Phinney - "The Art and Science of Nutritional Ketosis". A very good overview watch if you have 30 minutes available. If you haven't done a lot of reading, this is a great way of getting some key info on keto. http://vimeo.com/61215449 Full of interesting info. For example, he…
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Are there any foods you actually miss eating?
I realize that most people sometimes want bread, if they are around freshly cooked bread. But, I'm wondering if there are any foods you just sometimes wish you could eat? For me, it's some fruits. I miss bananas. I love them and would like to have one occassionally. Yesterday, I was craving pineapple/mango salsa. I was…
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Hello I am new to the low carb dieting- I need advice
Hello I am new to the low carb dieiting. I don't fully understand it, I am just trying to restrict he amount of carbs that I am consuming. I have tried low calorie, low fat diets in the past, and before I had my thyroid killed due to Graves disease, those worked for me; however, they now do not. I don't know what changed…
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Just starting out - how much carbs (g)?
Hi guys, I've just joined this group as I'm just about to start on keto. I just wanted to ask a quick question about how much carbs is generally allowed in grams? I know roughly 5% of calories is advisable from what I've read but how much in grams does that equate to? Is about 30g per day too much? Thanks in advance :)
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Dining at friends' houses
Tonight I had dinner at a friend's house she knows I'm gluten free but doesn't really get that gluten is in more than beef and pasta. She called to ask if I could eat egg noodles, negative. I said no and she said "ok ill make potatoes, but you should probably pick up a GF dessert". So I said, "no worries I'm eating low…
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One high calorie day a week
Hi guys, I'm new here and have been keto-ing for a week, I have a question and would appreciate any thoughts on it. I'm struggling to get above 1100 calories a day (i'm female 5ft 2in and 157lbs) i keep hearing stuff about leptin etc etc. does anyone do a high calorie day (with on plan foods) to reset leptin? See i do t…
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Crazy dreams
Over the past week or so my SO has reported that I'm having really vivid and active dreams. Active in the sense that I sit straight up in bed and carry on full conversations...in my sleep. Is this related to the keto WOE? Anyone else having this issue? I've been keto for about 2 weeks now.
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How do YOU Keto?
Hey all! So I got to thinking today, it seems like a lot of people have their own, unique way of doing this diet (or lifestyle, whatever you want to call it.) That's the great thing about it, is that it really is customizable for each person and their way of living. Anyhow, I'm curious....how does everyone here find that…
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Anxiety the morning after one high carb dinner
So, I've been keto for several weeks, then last night gave in and had some pasta. This morning I made my usual bulletproof coffee, and now a few hours later I'm not hungry at all like I'd usually be for lunch...and I feel anxious. For the ladies, it feels like PMS anxiety, like the day before your period starts...but I'm…
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question bout bacitracins post below
Awesome post that makes me come very close to understanding this WOE and I've been at it for 3 months now but having some wrinkles BUT I THINK his post may have ironed things out for me........ My problem is using sugar free flavoured syrups, quest bars or sugar free jello......I think I'm understanding that when I have…
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How do you handle holiday parties?
You know with lots of non keto stuff and tempting desserts... I can load up on the meat and butter, but any other tips?
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carbs in avocados.
Can someone please help??? Today i had 2 very small avocados for breakfast but they are showing my carbs as 10. Is this correct or should i be counting net carbs on the keto plan. I´m a tad confused.com It seems crazy to have so many go just on breakfast. I was under the impression that avocados were the best food for good…
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Keto pizza recipe
Just made this last night and it was awesome! I had to add a bit extra almond flour because I used some part of my cheese from a mozzarella ball which had extra moisture. http://www.nuttyabouthealth.com/2012/12/01/low-carb-keto-pepperoni-pizza/
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Is this keto flu?
I am on my 4th day. I had some diarrhea going on today starting in the morning. Now its 3 PM and I am feeling like the beginning of a cold (slightly warm forehead etc). I wanted to workout, but do not feel like it. I did workout last 2 days w/o any issues. Anyone had similar experience?
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Sweet tooth?
Now I don't have a sweet tooth...but this was too good not to post. Note of caution!!! Read the reviews before you order them! http://www.amazon.com/Haribo-Gummy-Candy-Sugarless-5-Pound/dp/B000EVQWKC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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UTI?
Anybody have any information on if there is any relation to a Keto diet and getting a Urinary Tract Infection? Just wondering, because I've only been doing Keto for around 2 weeks? And I have one now :-/ And this is my first one since I was about seven, haha. But I'm also not sure if the UTI is related because of other…
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Sweden aknowledges LCHF!
Who's next? October 29, 2013 Sweden has become the first western nation to recommend a lower-carbohydrate higher-fat, diet as part of an effort to reduce the national prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and to improve markers of heart health. This bold move stems from a literature review of 16,000 studies on diet and obesity,…
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Keto VS HCLF *high carb low fat*
Okay, I love love love Keto, its sustainable for me.. cured meats and cheeses... full fat cream and butter... and loosing weight IN HEAVEN. So this question is more about curiosity rather than which way of eating is better. (cause for me there is no contest) So my question is... I basically eat around the same amount of…
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Favorite on the road snack?
When we got to travel here, we are in the car for hours and I need to take something with me to eat and drink, but up till now I have been taking low carb bars, which got quite an amount of carbs anyway (lowest I found here was 16 gr. a bar). Too much for my comfert + they are extremely expensive. Does any of you know a…
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shredded cheese
I read somewhere on another sight a few days ago that shredded cheese is bad for you because of the cornstarch.... the stuff added to keep the cheese from sticking together or clumping. I have several bags of shredded cheese in my refrigerator right now and I was thinking they were ok because they each have 1 carb or less…
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Carbs vs netto carbs
I have seen it so now and then mentioned (I think even on an Atkins bar), contains only so many netto cabrs. But what exactly is the difference between carbs and netto carbs?
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started keto with bulletproof coffee, hungry now, why??
This is my first day of keto and I had 300 calories worth of bullet proof coffee at 7. Its 9 am now and I am hungry. Its just like the other days when I just have a plain black coffee and I get hungry by 9. So what is happening. I thought all the butter, mct oil and heavy cream is supposed to fill me up and keep me full…
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Newbie here. Can anyone help me get started?
I'm about to turn 25 years old, 5'6 with about 60 pounds to lose. What do you recommend for macros first starting out? Or max grams of carbs and sugar?
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Oh my gosh
Just look at this: http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/milk-chocolate-ganashe-cake/ Not for every day use of course, but surely something I have to give a try! Unsweetened whipping cream on top and I am in Valhalla!
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does this look ok for keto?
Hi everyone Today in the supermarket I spotted this cauliflower cheese. The nutrition info is per 100g : Nutrient per 100g (cooked) Energy kCal 83kCal Energy kJ 347kJ Protein 5.0g Carbohydrate 3.7g of which sugars 0.9g Fat 4.9g of which saturates 3.5g Fibre 2.2g Sodium 0.2g Salt 0.7g Ingredients: Cauliflower (53%), Cows'…
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Is any fruit allowed?
Hi everyone! I have been on a keto based diet for just over a month now and love it. However I would really love to be able to introduce fruit into my diet. Not much at all..probably not even 1 piece a day. Maybe just 2/3 pieces a week. Is it possible to stay in keto and still eat a small amount of fruit?
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Weight gain...please help!
So, I woke up this morning and did my weekly weigh in....and I gained 3 pounds. I have NO idea why, so I'm hoping someone else can give me some insight? I've been consistently under on calories, keeping my carbs well under 30, and I've been hitting my macros aside from being a little low on proteins on a couple of days. My…
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Winter vegetable soup recipe + awesome cookbook
With winter right around the corner -- especially here in western Pennsylvania -- I'm sharing this soup, which brings that delicious harvest feel to a lovely low-carb veggie soup. The ManBeast and I have absolutely loved every recipe we have tried from this cookbook, "The Low-Carb Gourmet" by Karen Barnaby. I cannot…
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Newbie question - first week hunger?
Hi all, I'm on day 5 of Keto, totally new to this, and am wondering if it's typical to be a bit hungry during the first week? I'm still trying to get keto down, and am finding that I'm able to get the fat in (which I couldn't fathom even 4 days ago), but I'm short on protein which is making me wonder if I'm not quite…
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Cheese?
I see different opinions about cheeses, with some saying that, regardless of the fact some don't bring carbs at all it is not advisable to have more than a couple oz per day? Can I ask if that's the general consensus and why would that be? I use babybels as snacks during the day and one of my main recipes is cheese…