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I'll also add that I am lactose intolerant, but I do not think the two are related.

I have moderate PCOS, though I never had symptoms until about 3 years ago when my husband had a vasectomy and I went off of BCP for the first time in ~15 years. I thought I was doing something good for my health but what followed was a nightmare. After a year and a half, I "discovered" LCHF. In the first two months I lost…

Not quite true. Bad form when running can just add easily lead to injury (chronic or acute) and decreased performance.

The cushioning level helps with shin splints, for me at least. The hell rise helps with calf cramping. Again, for me. Theses are both chronic issues for me even with physical therapy. Though shin splints just from walking seems peculiar. If suggest visiting an OS or PT.

Not to mention, your weight fluctuates daily, so your weekly (I assume) weigh ins may or may not reflect your true weight trend. I am 5'4" 143, average 1300 calories, run, bike, and lift (apx 350 cal/day average) and lose about 1.5-2# a week. All fat loss, no lean mass gain/loss according to the calipers. PS Muscle is what…

I started with the Fitbit Ultra a long time ago. Moved on to the One when I killed it. Lost a One, then my replacement died (thank you washing machine). I love the One, but hate that it wasn't waterproof. Fitbit offered to replace it but I couldn't find my receipt. So I started testing a bunch of different trackers. I…

I have stopped bothering with my Garmin HRM if all I am doing is walking; the calorie reading I get is so close to the Fitbit estimates I don't feel the need.I do use it for my real training, running and biking, partly because I use my heart rate to guide me. The burn for those, especially biking, is usually much different…

Nothing. Your BMI can't go up if you're losing weight. Its based on height and weight. Height won't change, and when weight goes down BMI goes down.

I like bacon and cabbage (weird sounding, I know) as one of my favorite breakfasts (other than regular leftovers).. Lately I eat some Fiber One with Almond milk and then a hard boiled egg and half an avocado or whatever else I have to get me my protein and fat. Then again, I've never been a fruit or yogurt for breakfast,…

For the shin splints, try different shoes. I had to try about six before I found some that didn't cause shin splints or calf pains (most usually cause one or the other for me, even with stretching and strengthening).

oh sheesh. So what are low carbers running on? Magic and borrowed time? In a ketogenic diet they are not the primary fuel source, as already stated.

At the bottom of your diary you should see the Fitbit adjustment if there is one. Where are you logging your exercise? Fitbit, mfp, or both?

Is it syncing to the Fitbit app?

5k is not that far. Even on a "regular" diet it isn't enough to warrant a carb load, really. I do duathlons and don't eat anything different the day before or morning of. I figure if you're keto adapted, you're carrying your fuel with you already. No need to load up (which means no crash, either).

I second American Eagle, as they have a higher back and low front, which works to keep my butt from creating a gap in the back and pulling the waistband into my gut in the front. I have also found some Express jeans that I like (though I buy them at Marshalls/TJ Maxx as I don't like the regular price). Believe it or not,…

The protein might be doing you in. Low carb high fat not high protein is recommended for PCOS, which is what drew me to it. What are your gram/percentage goals? For sweets I eat sugar free varieties or dark chocolate, though after a while your sweets cravings should greatly diminish. There are low carb ice cream, Atkins…

I am a far way off but thinking of making it a goal for next year. This year I have a few duathlons lined up which means a lot of focus on cardio for the time being. I do love lifting though and competing has a been something I've been interested in for over a decade but have never had the confidence, time, or…

I log mine in Fitbit AND mfp including step based. My workouts don't usually match what Fitbit or mfp credits me, especially biking. I use a Garmin HRM. My cycling is generally higher and running is lower. The only real I log them in mfp is because I like that little announcement lol

logically, metastasized.

No. I eat an average of 70-80g of carbs a day and stay in ketosis. I try to keep "sugar" as low as possible, though.

I enjoy it. However, I am moderately lactose intolerant so the aftermath helps keep my cravings low. It doesn't initiate any cravings in me. The other sweets I occasionally eat are dark chocolate or Atkins "treats".

Also I know when I cut down on activity it makes me more tired. The more active I am, generally the more energetic I tend to be.

I agree. I never believed what they say about your metabolism changing as you age. Until I hit 31. Previously I was like you and could eat loads of food with little significant change to my weight. Although, theoretically, if I were in maintenance with my current activity level, my daily calorie allowance would be about…

It's perfectly okay. And the fact you could only do 15 minutes tells me you're doing it right. It should make you exhausted.

Sometimes I do. Maybe not all of it. Or you can spread it out over a couple days. Or not eat it back at all.

I run Tuesday Thursday Saturday, bike Wednesday Friday Sunday. So, cardio 6 days a week. My schedule is chosen more around when I have time, and just happens that I alternate cardio types.

Is your Garmin even syncing to mfp? Mine has not been for quite a while. I even disconnected them and tried reconnecting them. So that may be the problem. Plus you will only get a negative adjustment if your activity is less than your activity level setting.

I just want to throw it out there to keep an eye on craigslist as well. I got a like new Cycleops mag trainer for $50 that way.

I aim for 25-30g fiber daily and hit that easily now that I've added a serving of Fiber One cereal to my morning. I also eat almonds and avodado. My net carbs are in the 30s, though I can go as high as 60s net and stay in keto. Why do I like fiber? To help keep my cholesterol in check and scrape the intestinal tract,…

Avocado :smile: That's my fat bomb.