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@phytogurl Remember that if you take in collagen with the intention of specifically to help skin/hair/nails/etc., it must be consumed alone, and in a calorie restricted manner (I don't recall the number, here), or else it will be digested and processed as an incomplete protein. I believe bone broth is the preferred source,…
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@stormywxs288 Food is fuel. Food (or lack thereof) is NOT PUNISHMENT. Fasting is a TOOL, not a TORTURE DEVICE. In my opinion, the best thing you can do right now is figure out how to banish the guilt. As completely as you can. Were pancakes and waffles the BEST fuel you could have chosen? No. Was your body able to use the…
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@xDaniDragonflyx I don't know about you - but when my scale moved, my inches didn't. When my inches moved, my scale didn't. So, if you haven't checked lately, I'd say it's definitely worth checking to see where all you might have shrunk! <3 EDITED TO ADD: Don't forget for every 5%-10% of body weight you lose, you need to…
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Remember that those body fat impedance scales (that run a small electrical charge through you to determine the impediment of your body fat - those register higher body fat when DEHYDRATED... And if you've been sick...yeah, a good bit of that was dehydration, not straight up body fat. I hope you feel better, and I bet…
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The protein being "moderate at the most" generally applies only if you're doing a MEDICAL Ketogenic diet, such as for neurological issues such as treating seizures, reducing migraines, etc. When you are doing a NUTRITIONAL Ketogenic diet - for weight loss, general health improvements, hormone balancing, etc., carbs are a…
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@tcunbeliever If you go deep with your foam roller, I would say that it is definitely a contributing factor...but without your fat loss and your improved muscles, the foam roller alone could not have done it, but it definitely does not hurt! While this lady is the person SELLING the FASCIA BLASTER product line, this is a…
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Remember, though - fasting is a TOOL, not a punishment. As long as you are using it as part of the plan, and not solely because you went OFF plan, you're probably good.
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@phytogurl While no one thing works for everyone, the general idea is that if you continue to eat enough protein (and collagen-related foods), and maintain or improve your fitness/workouts, plus losing relatively slow/steady, your skin will have more time to "spring back" with you. "Practicing maintenance" at several…
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Just a mod-nod here... I see that y'all are keeping it pretty light here, but please remember that criticizing the main forum or non-low carb friendly folks is coming close to violating MFP guidelines. Y'all kept it mature here, but I don't want it to get out of hand. So, thanks for acting like grown ups and keep calm and…
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Diet sodas can be a compliance tool for some -- or a gateway drug for others. It is all very individual whether you can use them in your plan. I personally know someone who gained 20 pounds in inflammation alone in a single month by adding sucralose/Splenda coffee syrups back in to her daily consumption. Some people react…
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I think each time your advance to a new "stage" or depth of fat adaption or "ketosis," you run the risk of it affecting your current electrolyte and/or nutritional balances. Something that might not have been affected one day can seem dire the next. Being aware and prepared helps... I just think this "shifting" metabolism…
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@Llamapants86 I'm so sorry to hear about your mom....sending hugs.
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Best of luck, @LBxLB
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Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary, @Marcelynh And happy new grandbaby to be! I hope you had a blast - and that chef sounds incredible!!!
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@fitzma1121 I know this is going to sound hard if you're OCD...BUT... No, 2-3 grams really don't matter, whether fats, proteins, or carbs. For 3 grams of fat, that's roughly 29 calories. for 3 grams of protein or carbs, that's 12 calories. Since calorie science is imperfect, you're well within the margin of error. Carbs…
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Look into the book, "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance" by Phinney and Volek. It really helps you understand why it takes a while to build/grow new muscle mitochondria than run off of ketone energy...
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And if you have any kind of compromised digestion or you no longer have a gallbladder, a slower transition to lower carb can be helpful. Digestive supplements may even be needed down the road if your fat metabolism is compromised...
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Sending good thoughts all around.
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I honestly wonder sometimes if the only reason I was able to conceive and keep my pregnancy with my daughter was that I got pregnant almost immediately following my miscarriage, and I was so depressed and overwrought that I laid around grieving and such, not doing anything, for over the first month of my pregnancy with my…
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Greetings! I was similarly "late" diagnosed. I can trace my PCOS symptoms back to my teen years, but it took Morbid Obesity and bursting cysts to finally get a diagnosis at 35. And that was after a miscarriage and successful birth (my DD is 17 now)...all without diagnosis, treatment, or help... This group is busier at some…
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For me, the grains and sugars (fruit doesn't bother me, added sugars do) are some of the worst. I do turmeric to help with inflammation - and I'm super careful of which sweeteners I use. Aspartame and Sucralose cause me joint pain, too. I've had some ... well, trauma, though it feels disingenuous to call it that in light…
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@ceiswyn Absolutely! I feel your pain on fighting that self image. I maintain that if you spend any length of time at a weight such as yours (and mine!) that the mindset tends to stay with you. It's such a struggle. I've maintain a 40 pound loss for 6 years, but it had been 40 more - and I regained due to some setbacks...…
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@KristinLeeD Don't worry about what SHOULD motivate you. Use the motivation that works. If vanity works for you, and you know you won't pursue vanity OVER health, as in that you won't aim for vanity achievements while compromising your health, I'd say you're golden. If you know what works, don't put yourself down over it.…
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@ladipoet Also has some recipes for barely sweetened homemade chocolate bars. An easy store method is just to get more and more dark chocolate as you go... (55% to 66%, 72%, 75%, 86%, etc.). You can also do cocoa power, cocoa butter, and reconstitute to make your own, sweeten only as needed to tolerate. Some long term keto…
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@xDaniDragonflyx I think I've heard that Stubbs BBQ sauce is pretty low. I've seen it at Aldi and Walmart.
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@xDaniDragonflyx Don't forget that properly resizing pics can make all the difference!!!
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@4031isaiah There are a couple brands that are MSG free... And remember that there's a difference between natural MSG, like what is in soy sauce, etc., and added crap... (hugs)
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I know that there is a condition to do with esophogeal reflux that's weird and simulates asthma or panic attacks as far as breathing difficulties. You'll have to give us more context, though. Are you having an asthma attack? Feeling congested? Stopping breathing? Panic attack? Can't breathe deeply? Don't intake enough…
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@catherineg3 I haven't run across that part myself, yet, but I have in the past been very thankful for the "cushioning" of my obesity - and slowing down progression towards diabetes, at least long enough for me to take note. I think that is where the concept of being "blessed" is oriented... That the reflex to become…
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(hugs) @Llamapants86 I can't coherently put better words together, so sending all the supportive hugs to you and all struggling. (HUGS)
