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Guacamole for MUFAs...its green, so close enough to being a vegetable (liberal interpretation) when in fact it is a fruit. Worthy of a few net carbohydrates

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3447844/ You are perfectly fine...

I go solo; once you start going consistently (at the same time) you will realize the same gym rats more or less will be there time & time again. Your motivation/group accountability

Trap/Hex bar & squat machine Dreaming of building one for now, but maybe in 10 years? Getting by with the basics for now (adjustable dumbbells, pull up bar, & desk treadmill)

Level of Evidence: Meta-analysis > Random Clinical Trial >...............>>> Expert opinion>Bro-scientist=Anecdote.....all the way down to the lowest depth of Marketing department/advertising

I fluctuate between 5.4-5.6% fairly normally in going between Low-carb & full blown keto...I would not worry about T2DM development when transitioning between the 2 diets; you are no where close to 6.5%. There are not any known benefits to lowering HbA1C to that low of an extent (less than 5%) & am very doubtful one could…

okra and collard greens due to the nasty slimy and leaf like textures respectively...would need some serious bacon to down without Vomitting. Whoever doesn't like bacon is obviously kidding Kale, cabbage, & broccoli though I enjoy

Yes environment is indeed hard to control as a variable. You may want to serve as your own control group too by using a cross over type design. Hawthorne effect is yet another factor to consider when analyzing results; did simply conducting an experiment on the participant bias them in any way to act/behave in a manner…

Good find/read...a bit disturbing as always.

Spironolactone is off label for PCOS as well as acne (MD is smart going with the 2 for 1 approach). It is a relatively weak diuretic with delayed onset for treating hypertension and/or heart failure (response may take 2-3 weeks). For PCOS, it does counter the effects of androgen (alternatively, so does Metformin via…

Using a short acting beta 2 agonist prophylactically does not count as a rescue dose & should not be factored into determining whether you are controlled or non-controlled (i.e. whether to add or increase the dose on inhaled corticosteroid). Dose albuterol 5-15 minutes before exercise & monitor with peak expiratory flow…

It's the only way I know how to make low carb pancakes...lol. 3 simple ingredients: flaxseed meal + whole eggs + olive oil (optional, gives a moist cake-like texture).

If you are adamant about keeping dairy for whatever reason, I've found flaxseed meal (can not be the oil) to be a good complement to dairy for relieving constipation & obtaining magnesium.

No matter what, protein shakes just are not that satiating in a liquid (8oz or so) form. A common hack is to make a pudding like texture ("sludge") by adding in small amounts of water & stirring until desired consistency. Some will use fats (olive oil, peanut butter, almond butter, etc.) instead of water as the solvent…

I've watched a few of her youtube videos just for laughs...yeah, she comes across as a nazi in terms of persecuting nuts & dairy (I am sure she has something against bacon too). Perfectly fine to use in helping people stay compliant on keto (in moderation of course). Hmmm she doesn't believe in the power of coffee…

Yes, trying to raise HR purposely is pointless. But for a condition I have, there is a balance I would like to achieve between training safely vs. having syncope/blacking out from elevating heart rate excessively. Simply standing upright as opposed to sitting can put myself into a "fat burning" zone (jokingly, I would have…

FYI guys & girls, OTC products are NOT labeled in the same fashion as food products by the FDA. OTC ingredients are listed ALPHABETICALLY & NOT quantitatively like food products. For instance, one can not be certain exactly how much sugar is in 1 serving of cough syrup.

I do overnight 12 hours shifts & follow Intermittent fasting...this is not for everyone especially if you are sensitive to stimulants (stimulants = food while fasting for the most part). Alternatively, I've seen many people utilize various whey protein/meal replacement powders, etc. with some success for standing all day…

Personally, I find myself going back & forth between the 2 variations of keto. I'll transition back into "bodybuilder" keto (high protein, moderate fat) when I've hit a plateau or worse, start gaining on standard keto (my speculation is being too liberal with fat intake). Re-lose some weight or get back to baseline, then…

Clarification/quantification: some people on this form of "keto" are averaging 200+g protein per day easily. When they expend around 4,000 kcals/day this is only 20+% yet still considered "high protein"....percentages can be deceiving.

I wouldn't recommend a cyclical approach or cheat days/"refeeds" if you like consistency. Once you adapt, you will not have to re-adapt if you choose this as a long term lifestyle without significant increases in carbohydrates.

No gloves; I rather enjoy having my adaptation of callous development. Versa grips (straps) for certain lifts though (pull ups, DLs, Pulldowns, walking lunges, hack squats). Chalk is not allowed in most commercial gyms. A good alternative is to use Aluminum chloride (CERTAIN DRY...deodorant) to apply to your hands (every…

"Sludge" is always a good option. Essentially combine protein powder with enough water or fat of choice (if into low carb) until desired consistency for a pudding like texture. You can be creative and add whatever you like...almonds, peanuts, nut butter, blueberries, banana, vanilla extract, yogurt, flaxseed, chia, etc.…

Shrimp; it's tradition

Good old coffee If you are into supplements, the non-stimulant based formulas have come a long way in the past 10 years or so. They've got to be adequately dosed though...i.e 8-12 grams Citrulline maleate, 3-4g Beta Alanine, ~3g Creatine monohydrate (these 3 ingredients have the most merit amongst the thousands of useless…

"I said give me a god **** liter cola!"

Chicken + marinara + Alfredo is about as close as you can get going low carbohydrate. You could always reserve the real thing for "refeeds" should you choose to incorporate them

"Healthiest" seems like an opinion to me as what is healthiest for an individual is dependent on activity, goals, disease states, genetics, environment, lifestyle, convenience, time management, body composition, etc. Example, an endurance athlete or someone with cystic fibrosis might not be healthiest eating a whole food…

Confounding variable could be oligosaccharide content too; FODMAP diet is used to alleviate this issue. The problem with high FODMAP foods is that they are often quite random which vegetables/fruits do & do not contain significant amounts of FODMAPs. Yes, not all nightshades have high FODMAPs; some can be tolerable On a…