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Slow death in the forums or is it my imagination?
When I initially started using MFP in 2018 I frequently visited the forums and seemed to remember alot more people posting informative and helpful threads. It seems since the update there is fewer and fewer posts. The friends I have now even commented they seldom come here . The thing is I found all my current friends in…
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New to Type 2
Hi. I was diagnosed with type type 2 diabetes two months ago it was a shock as I’d just gone up for a general health check. I’m learning as I go myself as haven’t had any help from my surgery as yet. So after looking online and joining two Facebook groups I have been cutting my carbs and of course all the other naughty…
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When the Road Gets Bumpy
We've finished the first month of a new year. How are we doing? Are we still firmly on the road to good health. Or did the road get bumpy on us, and we slide off. I found this email in my inbox this morning from BodyFit by Amy (good YouTube workouts btw and FREE) that seemed pretty darn applicable. Hope that helped…
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Which nutrients to track to lower glucose and cholesterol?
Hi all, I am loving myfitnesspal! I've been using it for about a month. My husband and I (in our 60's) have been trending up in glucose, while still "normal" we're on the upper side of that. And I've always been a bit high for cholesterol, so we're eating healthier to do what we can to avoid heart issues and pre diabetes.…
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Hello
Hi all. Just joined the group so saying hi. Type2 diabetic hereditary here so looking forward to tips about lower carb, swaps and cheats :-) also feel free to add me as a friend
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Pre Diabetic
I am new here any suggestions. I started keto any suggestions. My number is 6.1 Thanks
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Atkins/Keto
Hi All My name is Sue and I am brand new to this (first time ever posting on anything (I know I'm like a dinosaur in this age) and first time trying low carbs. I still don't really have a handle on what the net carbs means. Can anyone explain this to me? My goal is to lose 80lbs over 18 months, although sooner would be…
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Looking for low cholesterol/low carb meal ideas
I asked this question in the general categories, and received only one answer which were basically snacks, not actual meals. And I already consume those snacks. But I need foods that will satisfy my hunger. I eat a lot of eggs/bacon/sausage/red meats/butter/tuna type foods. And salad. But a lot of high cholesterol foods in…
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Santa Sprint 2021 Challenge!
There's a statistic that's always going around that something like 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. In 2021. Another MONSTER of a year. We're busy with work and school (regular or virtual). With all the stress and uncertainty it's easy to just say to heck with it and…
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What to aim for?
How do yall do the low carb? Do you aim for a certain number of carbs each day or do you just cut out certain foods? I don't want to do Keto so I want to make sure I am low carb but not too low. :smiley:
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Intro (Keto)
While I am not new to MFP I have rarely looked in the forums. Wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Hi! I am 6'2", male and my ideal weight is 195-210. I am 60, almost 61, recently diagnosed with high blood pressure (Apr of 2021) and was immediately put on meds, the DASH diet, told to lose weight, cut my salt in half,…
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Changing Tastebuds?
Hi everyone. I've been going strong or about 2 months now (down 12 lbs yay me) and I've noticed my tastebuds are changing. Sweet things taste different. I no longer enjoy my morning coffee with sweetener. I put a little pizza sauce on my low carb pizza last week and it was so sweet I couldn't eat it! This is unheard of,…
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I should be losing 1 a lb. a week. Losing 1/2 a lb. a day.
I am 5'6, 237 lbs., and according to a lean body mass calculator, have about 145 lbs. of LBM, so 39% fat, which seems about right. This means that as a sedentary person, my TDEE is 2,142, and if I eat 500 calories less, that 1,642.. today, I am eating 1,689.. with my macros being 70/5/25.. 20 grams of carbs total, and…
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No Nonsense November 2021 Challenge
There's a statistic that goes around: something like over 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. We're busy with work, school, get-togethers, and shopping. Or we used to be in the Before Times. :smirk: 2021, Covid, or whatever crisis is after us this moment, we all have a lot…
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48 and body shape changing
Hey, I'm new to this group and wanted to introduce myself. I'm 5ft5 and i'm normally around the 9st mark but i've been struggling this last 18month and have put on over a stone and not sure how. My age is creeping up to Menopause im sure but i think i just need help to stay fit and healthy. I haven't got anyone to start…
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Keto supplement question
I got Nature’s Way complete multivitamins for keto. It includes MCT oil. Does this mean I don’t need to add any MCT to my diet? Also, got myself low carb electrolytes, can I have this during my fasting period? Or will it trigger a insulin response?
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"Cheat Meal"
First off, I hate using the term "cheat meal" because I don't view LC as a diet but I was at a loss for a better term. I'm very new to the low carb lifestyle and started with two weeks of strict keto, tracking net carbs etc. to kickstart the process before transitioning to low carb <60g. I know it's only been a few weeks…
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Fearless October 2021 Challenge
Ahhh...it's that time again. Fall. Temps turns cooler. Leaves change color. At least in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway. But, regardless, all those holiday foods start creeping in on us. Pumpkin this and that. Parades of Halloween candy-crack...And shortly after that Thanksgiving (for some). More and more holiday parties…
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Calorie curious
This past week, I returned to Keto. I have done it in the past with success, but I always get bored (or lazy) with the food selection. I then return to lower calorie with more options. When I am on lower carbs, I am not hungry, hence the return. I am curious as to how many calories people are eating on Keto/low carb and…
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Recommitting to keto - and here's why:
Hi there In December 2020 a blood test showed that my ALT liver enzymes were at 46 U/L - this was a really nasty surprise at the time. Sooooo I went back to the keto WOE and now my enzymes are down to 20 U/L (October 2021). I'm out of the danger zone!! Woo hoo - I'm delighted. I had fallen off the keto wagon for a few…
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How do I know if I have achieved fat adaptation and how would I know if I am there?
Once fat adapted, I was thinking of doing a low carb keto at 800 calories a day. Somewhere I read that if I am fat adapted then this would accelerate weight loss. Has anyone tried this?
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Carnivore
Anyone here eating Carnivore? I was eating Keto, but finally just decided to get rid of all plant products. So now it's just meat, fish, fowl, eggs, butter, cheese, and water. I do eat questionable items, which someone might say isn't strictly Carnivore.. mayo, garlic powder, and black pepper, although I am weaning myself…
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returning to keto
Hello, It's been a few years since I last did Keto. I started back up again the beginning of Sept. I'm fluctuating between 13-14lbs lost, and have been stalled the last week. I am eating usually below 20g net carbs a day. Am I forgetting something? Should I Up my fat? I don't seem to be hitting the 70% the macros call for.…
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Torani sugar free syrups keto coffee
I was happy to see I can finally order the sugar free Torani syrups on Amazon Japan here, after hearing people rave about them online for years now. I got 3 of the Puremade ones today: vanilla, caramel and hazelnut, enough to last me a year! So I went to the website to see how the nutrition specs work. Vanilla has 9 carbs…
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Hello, I'm new(ish), and here's a good recipe :D
Hi everyone! I was here a few years ago, but now I'm back...like a bad, overweight penny. :smiley: I'm 48, doing keto, need to lose about 40-50 lbs I've been lurking for a week or so but I had a really good lunch today so thought I'd share. It was a fancy salad with romaine, real bacon bits, canned lump crab, few tomato…
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Low carb tortilla/burritos (12")
Does anyone know if a larger sized tortilla/wrap exists? I can only find the 8" size in stores and would really love to get my hands on some 12" ones for my H. He is Keto, but doesn't need to eliminate wheat, so if they have wheat in them, that would be fine for him. I've started to make him breakfast burritos for the week…
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T2D here - Is this normal?
Hello, so I know there probably aren't any doctors in here, but if anyone is knowledgeable about T2D, could you weigh in please? I have a doctor's appt next week but just am a bit worried right now. So I've been eating low carb/keto since about a month ago. I've only started testing my blood sugar again last week. They…
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Sodium Amounts
Hello. So in addition to being T2D, I also am hypertensive. I've been monitoring my blood pressure for a few weeks and I could not get it down to "normal". Finally yesterday, I decided to drastically reduce the amount of sodium I was ingesting. Because I am eating a ketogenic diet, with my carbs 20 or less, I've been…
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Step It Up September 2021 Challenge
It's been a long slog. Dang it, Rona! GO AWAY! :rage: Such a trying 10 years year and a half. Whew! But what can ya do? Other than follow the guidelines to fight this stupid virus ;) and try to make it through the best that you can, you can Step Up your efforts to achieve your health and fitness goals. Whether or not that…
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Intermittent Fasting
Hi all is there an IF group here anywhere? Any time it's mentioned on the main forums people seem to get shot down - scary stuff 😳 Thanks in advance 😊