LiftHeavyThings27105 Member

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I follow the Ketogenic Lifestyle. I love it....but that is a very personal choice. I follow it because of high A1C. Before jumping, I spent a couple of months researching. Glad that I did. I completely bypassed the Keto Flu and have avoided a few other things. To your point about constipation - it can happen. It is - among…

AMEN! I see this all the time (I have been following the Ketogenic Lifestyle since February..) and lots of people just jump on the bandwagon without doing one bit of research (see previous RANTS from me about this....ownership and personal accountability are HUGE with me)…. And, one of the biggest things that stops people…

The only time I have suffered since I started Keto was when I was doing powerlifting *AND* my body had not yet completed the transition. Those training sessions were killing me. Not doing Power Lifting any longer (for other reasons) but still going to the gym at least five times a week (new meso-cycle starts today) and…

So, if I might....and I am saying this with love (no, don't know you....but know the feeling)….stop saying those ugly things about yourself. Start being kind to yourself. It will change everything for you. I know that we are our own worst critic. I am king of that club. Well, used to be. The mind (here I go, people!) is a…

This might sound funny....but I agree! And, I follow the Ketogenic Lifestyle (where carbs are essentially removed from the menu!). As others have stated, losing weight is all about a caloric deficit. Plain and simple. So, if you maintain at 2700 calories and you are cutting and your new range is 2200 calories how those…

We got you! I am not going through the same thing....but for me it is all the same. It is all about the process (which is really commitment, dedication and perseverance....and the proper mindset).

Agreed! I am 51....so just a couple years older than you. I see people my age all the time and you are so right! I see the majority of people in my age bracket going the "very sedentary" choice....which kills me (for them). I never stop....have a ton of energy.....and have since I was 45 (when I started running....which…

Honestly, two dudes in here. One is my age (almost) and another is a couple of decades younger (hey, I will not hold him responsible for that!). These two dudes are killing it. If they can, then I know I can. And, no - I do not want to look like them! I can not do that (not that I would complain if that were possible...).…

How proud of you are your kids gonna be? How proud of yourself are you RIGHT NOW!

AWESOME! So close.....keep on, keeping on!

I applaud all of you......

Agreed! And very good point. I am in the office a lot [I work in IT.....please do not call me an "IT Guy"! I am a guy that simply does IT! :-)] and use a browser when in the office. Outside of that, I am on my smart phone. And you are correct! Not saying this in an ugly way, but it seems to me that there are several things…

Agreed! If I might chime in.... And, just how important "health" is.....I think that - and I am going to be very generic here - most of us take things for granted. I try very hard not to do that.

Good and very fair question.... I looked at her profile. Whenever I answer someone I *almost always* look at their profile for a quick second.

I just might.....I lived in Germany for several years after I graduated from University. I ate a lot of "interesting" things...those things were all "gross" until I tried them. And, I do follow Keto (as mentioned).

So, there are essentially four kinds of Keto. The one that "most" follow (I am not sure that I can really say "most"....so please afford me some latitude with that) is the Standard Ketogenic Diet. That has a macronutrient breakdown of roughly 70% of your calories from Fats, 25% of your calories from Protein and 5% of your…

Dang, sorry to hear that. So easy to avoid that! But, props to you for not discontinuing that decision. Many do. As you know now - electrolytes are your friend (especially sodium...but also magnesium and potassium).

See? PERFECT EXAMPLE of just how true the statement "We are all so very different" is.....I do not know what Lurpak is, but I am going to investigate (just because I am curious and like learning new things).

So, as others have stated....not necessarily, but it depends! I hate to give - at best - a super vague and ambiguous answer. I mention this part only because (A) I do it and (B) it can potentially help with PCOS.....have you looked at the Ketogenic Diet? Have you discussed that with your OB/GYN? It *could* be something…

And I will second that.....welcome to MFP! Lots of great stuff here. Some not so great stuff, too! But, I tend to focus (usually) on the positive. If you feel like you have a dumb question....ask it anyway! We will all laugh at you (because we have all been there before...at least, I have....numerous times) and then poke…

Awesome.....I believe that you said it correctly....went through everything in your mind. Mindset is everything. For me, anyway! Enjoy all of those successes along the way!

Not sure that this is actually a group, per-se! I don't think that it is like the Low Carb group or the Keto group (of which I am a "member"). I think that this is just a "thread" in one of the sections. Now, to accomplish what you are trying to do - if I am understanding you correctly - is simple...I think! At the top of…

Yes, sir! As the lovely Miss Jo stated - excellent attitude. It is - for me, at least - all about mindset. I had a really interesting conversation with a little cutie the other day. She was telling me about one of her other customers (she is a waitress) and she finds him absolutely incredibly interesting. He does…

I follow Keto (due to high A1C) and I find that having two salads a day really helps me. And, I am not talking about some "side salad"! I am talking about the plate is overflowing, lots of cheese, an avocado, salad dressing and whatever else fits within my caloric budget. Find the foods that fill you up (protein-laden…

Not sure how many others have MMA fighters - pro or otherwise! :-) I like to fight, too! Very contact friendly. Welcome aboard! And much respect for the dedication and commitment. What a change indeed!

Welcome, aboard! Lots of cool people here....what are your plans?

Is that a 495lbs deadlift? Not bad, young man! Not bad at all!

Welcome aboard, Miss Julie! What are your questions?

Welcome aboard! I follow Keto as well. Been doing it since February, 2018 (so, five months). Keep on, keeping on, man!