Dave198lbs Member

well....for one...a "cleanse" does not have to cost anything at all. You can "cleanse" by limiting your food/beverage to only water for 12 hours. That is a good "cleanse". You are giving your body a rest from digestion and giving it what it wants...water. OP- try a 12 or 16 hour water only "cleanse". I dont think anything…

first....take everything you hear and read about what is the best eating plan or "diet" with a big grain of salt. our bodies are amazing and can take just about everything we throw into them (twinkie iet, grapefruit diet, etc) second- experiment with different macro ratios and limiting "trigger" foods. Eventually you will…

no avocado but cottage cheese is ok on a modified atkins? I would say it sounds like someone just made some unwarranted changes so they could claim they made up a new diet. If you are worried about energy for workouts, I would give a "normal" atkins or low carb and higher fat diet a shot before spending money on a book.…

one way to have a day when you can eat more than you usually do and splurge a bit is to approach your caloric goal on a weekly basis rather than a daily one. If you are at 1500 cals per day, go 6 days at 1400 then on the 7th day you can have and extra 600 calories. Our bodies do not work on a 24 hour cycle. It is a…

Wal Mart and Target have Stevia and at a much lower price than a "health food" store

eggs are a great food item but many of the nutrients are in the yolk not the whites.

pack your lunch and log it all before hand. working nights, especially 12's can be tough. But packing a lunch to get through the shift helps and keeps you accountable. Vending machines are not our friends.

you can use some of tomorrow's calories an even the next days if you want. Just keep in mind that your weekly deficit must be in line with your overall goals. So, tomorrow or the next day you will have to go lower than usual to make up for it. Our bodies do not operate on a 24 hour window. BUT, it is easier to track…

very true

I have not met or encountered anyone doing keto who considers carbs the devil. This overgeneralization by those who are anti keto is unwarranted.

FOR ME...as in "for me"...that would be way too many carbs based on preference and satiety from more fat calories....I think you know your issues...but ultimately it is your total calories...are you logging those jars of peanut butter and tail gate adventures?

if you want a chuckle, a snort and overall confusion, search for sugar threads here. You will see absurd advice, good advice, sugar bragging (where people brag about how they eat snickers and donuts while posting their advice). My advice for sugar is to do some real research and get a base knowledge of the sugar story.…

continue your cut, or you will keep that belly fat

yes, get a bike fitted for you by a local bike shop. Ask them for after purchase maintenance specials. Most good bike shops that sell bikes near $1,000 will offer free tune ups, etc after you purchase the bike. "Specialized" makes a nice bike near $1,000 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/diverge/diverge-a1

Op...your menu is awesome...have fun!

true. so assuming no weight loss needed, what is the healthiest diet? I understand that certain health conditions require certain diets, but for the masses? For instance, MFP's default macros are carb heavy and protein light. I imagine most people closer to goal will change those macro levels. IS there no ideal plan for…

eggs are great but nothing, including an egg is needed to "start...metabolism" your metabolism never stops until they lower the box

for me, this would fall under the "don't overthink" . I doubt the difference is worth being concerned about.

to get the actual increase in TDEE from weight lifting would require measurements and tests that we just don't have ready access to and the variables of your specific weight training routine are such that any calculator on the internet will be a wild estimate. Reap the benefits of weight training but dont be concerned with…

many people just starting out on a weight loss and/or health improvement regimen need and could use more structure than simply being told to eat in a caloric deficit. For us who have been doing it for awhile, we understand that only a caloric deficit is required. However, for the beginner, following a detailed plan can be…

One 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola contains 39 grams of sugar, which converts to approximately 2.6 tablespoons. Cherry Coke and Vanilla Coke both contain more sugar than the regular variety; both of these sodas contain 42 grams of sugar, or 2.8 tablespoons, per 12-ounce can.

in addition to general guidelines from reputable sources, experiment with your diet to see how you feel and perform. You can have too much or too little of something good or bad so don't go hog wild in either direction.

please follow your regimen for 90 days then report back with results.

fair enough. I know grains are tasty and nothing really wrong with grains but I have just never heard of grains being a focus of a medically advised diet unless fiber is a concern.

your diet is "grain-focused" for medical reasons? that is a first. Seriously? What medical condition could possibly be helped by focusing a 2000 calorie diet on grains?

[quote="lamikyky;30256557"]I have been struggling to be in ketosis for more than a day or two. I have been eating per keto diet but to no avail. I had hypoglycemia and that was the closest I got. I belong to a FB site and get support that way. I am on chinese herbal supplements and wonder if they might be causing me to…

I am basically doing the same now. I dont really "need" a keto eating style but I decided to try it. I gradually cut back on carbs until I reached my current level of 20 g a day. (net carbs). I did not experience the "keto flu" and have experienced noticeable benefits including the higher than "normal" fatty foods that…

thanks. I dont feel I "need" the testing but if it was reasonable I think it would be good info to have. My limited knowledge is that you will be able to readjust your metabolism with patience. Good Luck.

maybe off topic but I am curious what that day at Cooper clinic cost. I understand it may be private info and maybe insurance covered it but I wouldnt mind getting these tests done