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  • I’m going to join and follow this group I’m over 50 so I surely qualify 6’1. 184lbs. Down from 224 on January 1 of last year Goal is to continue to maintain with low carb diet and put 5-10 lbs of muscle on prior to the coming summer.
    in 40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are Comment by Nixonz January 2019
  • Starting with exercise bands for a few weeks then moving to free weights is a good way to condition your muscles prior to doing any more intense workouts
    in Newbie to weights advice Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • How about doing planks?
    in Alternative to push-ups?? Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • I use “Strong” on IOS Pretty nice and easy to track with
    in Best free strength training app? Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • Your body is in defense mode because you aren’t eating enough Your body will try and sustain you when it realizes food is scarce. That is your body is doing what it can for you to survive. You’ve probably lost lean muscle as well eating so few calories Not exactly sure your caloric goal based on your height age and weight…
    in I'm afraid to eat over 1200 calories. Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • When I started quite some time ago I jumped right in and the heart palpitations were crazy for 3 days as I entered ketosis Then went away soon after There are so many sites that have recipes these days for keto. I am a pretty basic eater so it is easy for me to eat leafy green salads, seeds, nuts with lots of meat and fats…
    in KETO Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • Thanks for the feedback Good to know it’s not just me
    in Weight swings Comment by Nixonz December 2018
  • Keep in mind that too much protein will turn to glucose as well. Eating too much fat is definitely not keeping you out of ketosis. 70-20-10 seems to be the perfect macro ratio for me. It keeps me in light ketosis. I have lost 44 pounds and even though I’ve reached by goal weight quite a while back, the way I feel and my…
    in Can’t seem to get into ketosis Comment by Nixonz October 2018
  • Last week I hit my goal of losing 35 pounds, now at 190. I was stuck at 202 for a few weeks before I read entirely too many articles on KETO. That kick started my body to drop the remaining pounds. I feel/felt so good whilst eating that way that it is now a lifestyle change and not a diet. I, too was concerned how I would…
    in Is anyone else scared of hitting your goal weight? Comment by Nixonz June 2018
  • Eating lots of leafy greens on keto. I miss onions and peppers!
    in Do you eat your vegetables? Comment by Nixonz June 2018
  • Sometimes when weights are involved and trying to lose weight, just see how your clothes fit. That tells it all.
    in 1200 calorie diet Comment by Nixonz June 2018
  • Tito's has no carbs and 5 ounces has around 300 calories. I can easily work this into my plan on the weekends with still getting the sought after "and was under their calorie goal"
    in Diet and alcohol Comment by Nixonz June 2018
  • Insta Pot makes the best hard boiled eggs. Other than that, I kinda ruin everything else I try in that f#%!* thing
    in Instapot recipes?! Comment by Nixonz June 2018
  • Your reason for starting is as good as most. I am in the same boat. Success to you!
    in just started myfitnesspal Comment by Nixonz January 2012
  • Great time to start up again. This time will be THE time for you.
    in Hello there!! I'm new today! Comment by Nixonz January 2012
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