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@Rage_Phish Care to elaborate?

Chimps and bonobos share 99% of genetic makeup with us, homo sapiens. 5 genes is not "basically the same" and to quote this as if five genes is nothing is scientifically inept. And genetic makeup is completely different then DNA build. Yes, teosinte may only have five different genes than maize, but the DNA build/order is…

While they may be overhyped, the article discounts the fact that it does have a better fat profile and more nutrient rich...even though they admit it's true. Even if it's minuscule, it exists. I buy local or eat meat I've hunted/got from other hunters as much as possible. It tastes better, imo. And it's no harder to cook…

Add me if you'd like. Maintaining/gaining muscle mass here, on a LCHF diet and strength train six days a week.

About two months into eating this way and loving it.

For abs, you can't go wrong with planks. I also like to do cable crunches at 5x40 and straight leg lifts either hanging or on the dip bars. If you're doing leg lifts, keep everything slow and controlled for maximum benefit. Do not use momentum to swing your legs. Woodchoppers and farmer's walks are also great, all around…

I like to go at a nice, even pace. Controlled and steady, keeping the muscles tense. When people move at a quicker pace, they tend to use momentum to complete their lifts. Especially with curls, squats, and cable pull-downs.

Might not be able to do a sweet potato, depending on the rest of her net carbs. It has approx. 23g net carbs which is about half of what you want per day on keto.

It's probably potassium. Also, make sure you're drinking plenty of water.

@ashleyadeline Wow, way to push a vegetarian diet and fear monger a bit with absolutely nothing to back all your claims and preaching. Telling people that they "should be striving" for any diet is a real pompous and self centered claim. Every person is different and every person will respond to different diets differently.…

Hands down, discipline yourself. Set a caloric goal and get in the habit of hitting it. If you want to lose the weight, YOU have to actually want to. No tips we give you are going to help unless you discipline yourself and stick to the plan. Especially if you want to lose weight and keep it off. You can't lose it and then…

Salmon.

None. Unless you like wasting money.

In my experience, my energy level has become more constant throughout the day regardless of when or how much I eat. I do not have ups and downs. Mental clarity has remained the same if not, slightly improved.

Again, a LCHF diet does not jive with some people. There are reports from some people on a keto/LFHC diet of better mental clarity, but it doesn't happen with everyone. There are many studies out there on the effects of ketones on the brain. I'll leave a link that discusses some of it. Ketogenic diets have been used to…

I use a heavy leather belt when I'm maxing out on squats or deadlifts, or pushing for a new PR that I'm not sure I can get. Other than that, I lift raw.

Many people have found relief from IBS on a ketogenic diet.

Really depends. I'm 5'10", 172lbs and lift hard for 90+ minutes a day. I'm eating approx 3,000 calories a day just to maintain. You can cut at a deficit, obviously, but you don't want to starve those muscles, either. Most recommend, to cut, drop 500 calories from your maintenance intake to start and drop more if needed.

For a vegetarian who stays away from dairy as much as possible, like the OP, yes they are. Any other needless things you want to nitpick about peanuts?

I'm aware of this. I was simply suggesting higher protein foods, which I mentioned plenty of options lower in other macros. I gave peanuts as an example. You can also get 20g+ in a cup of non-fat Greek yogurt.

This is really dependent on the individual. LCHF can be detrimental to some.

@eldamiano This has nothing to do with "freedom of speech" and the first amendment. No, you don't have to be nice. But anyone else is also allowed to call you out if they please.

No, they're not.

There's really not much to them besides a few calories and sodium. I love pickles and there's nothing wrong with them.

I'll give you my experience on it: You DO get an initial weight drop, but it's all water weight retained when eating a diet rich in carbs. I dropped almost 13lbs in three days of just water weight. I have experienced better sleep. Deeper sleep and I rarely wake in the night anymore. I don't really get hungry through the…

I eat about 3,000 net calories...you probably don't want to do that.

I've been going hard on upper body lately. I felt as if I wasn't putting the same intensity into it as lower body.

I love squats and deadlifts. Recently, I've gotten to really love donkey calf raises.

What about adding protein rich foods to your diet? Beans, nuts, peanut butter, soy beans, edamame, broccoli? There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts. I mean, protein powders are great, but if you're just looking to up your protein intake, protein shakes are far from the only answer. Especially if cost is a deciding factor.

I'd really suggest skipping the home gym, for now, and going to a gym that has everything you need if you want to get serious about building muscle. Especially if you're just getting into it. Make sure you'll stick with it prior to spending the major money on outfitting a home gym.