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Its possible that was electrolyte issues.

Of course there is variations. I think the question is, by what do you mean in terms of cholesterol? Are we talking total cholesterol, hdl, ldl, crp, fasting glucose, etc...? Also, with or without weight loss?

Never said we had to limit ourselves to foods based on our anthropological ancestry. Not once. If you choose to eat that way, then its a valid choice. Our bodies are designed, to eat both meat and plants. And different societies at different ratios of plants vs meats. If a person requires (key word)…

First, yes, there are periods where i have had to supplement. The ketogenic, in my opinion, is equally suboptimal in many standards. It impairs performance and if carefully not managed, you can get electrolyte deficiencies. That did happen to me for a small period (like a few days). My supplementation is for performance…

Dietary fat doesn't have anything to do with ketones levels. More fat doesn't mean greater ketones. Its merely based on carb restriction. You can accelerate ketone production through fasting or carb depletion exercise/HIIT. Consuming copious amounts of fat om ketogenic diets is one of those myths (just like consuming high…

Probably not much science behind that. If its from a satiety or energy standpoint, than i can potentially see the benefit. It would probably also show for high vitamins and minerals consumption which may help energy as well. If you are dealing with weight useless, i would just focus on whole, nutritionally dense foods that…

OP, it comes down to beliefs and goals? My goals are around body composition and aesthetics. And while i cut with ketogenic, i tend to focus more of lean proteins, seafood and fibrous foods. It makes me feel and perform better in the gym. Once i am done cutting i will come off keto (likely) and move towards a more flexible…

If a diet requires fortification and/or supplementation, then i wouldn't call that thriving. And more often than not, b12 and iron become big concerns on plant based diets. Given the benefits of lean animal proteins and fish (plus the improved amino acids profiles, which are favorable to athletic performance, there is a…

Quick, where's my ban button!

What is actually high? Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL? What does your fasting glucose and CRP look like?

So let me start by saying i follow a ketogenic diet (most know that), so i am speaking from that as a background. 1. Fasting absolutely does not increase metabolism. IIRC, after 36 hours, your body will down regulate metabolic functions as a means to preserve energy. 2. Fasting is counterproductive when it comes to…

Turns out the sensor pads were coming off my scale which is why i saw huge swings. When i took them all off, I was getting consistent readings. I hit 164.0 this morning. Going away this weekend, so hopefully that won't be over the top, especially this this is a new low for me. But I do know drinks, carbs and ice cream are…

It also makes great oatmeal, albeit it does take longer to cook.

Definitely check out the link and look at the stickies. If you want to gain weight, than having a well structured lifting routine would be ideal for muscle gains. Additional, adequate protein is needed. Given you are young and new to lifting, any resistance training will drive a response. Getting to a gym will help…

I would ask what kinds of foods and how many calories are you eating? How much protein and fiber? What is your current height, weight, age, sex? In the most generalized sense, more protein and more fiber is a great start.

It's one of the main components of my diet, along with dairy, because they satiate me a lot.

I love mine. I use it much more often than a Crock-Pot. But i still don't use it as much as the grill or pan.

Chicken thighs in bulk, greek yogurt, eggs, frozen (or fresh) fruits and veggies, oats, whey protein, ground beef.

I would go by net carbs. Its what most of us do. Also, unless you have a metabolic disorder, then don't stress too much even if you fall out of ketosis. Its not required for fat loss.

Exchange your eggs for my brownies?

There is a strong possibility that you see small increase in food volume, waste and adjustments in glycogen and confusing that as fat gain. It is statistically impossible to gain at 1300 based on your current results. Like mentioned, if you are losing 12 lbs a month, your daily deficit if 1500 calories which means your low…

There really is no need to overcomplicate things. Just aim for a variety of nutrients and get some protein from animal sources. Its really the 1% that need to worry about that.

It takes 2.5g of L-Luecine to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, for protein turnover. This generally takes 20-30g of high quality proteins to achieve that. Quinoa and beans have very little L-Luecine. In fact, their are negligible levels of it. So while they have a profile of amino acids, its not in the correct dosage.…

With the exception of the eggs, none of these really have protein in them, let alone good quality proteins that have sufficient L-Luecine amounts. OP, how much protein are you consuming per day? How many calories are you consuming? Do you follow a plant based diet? What does your workout look like, meaning, do you follow a…

Whole grains is definitely a big part of the Mediterranean diet. And from all the stuff I have read, it's definitely included into the diet.

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My weight is currently all over. My low is 164.9, and my high was 170.6. Gonna see if it levels out but i am feeling more lean. Not sure i will intentionally bulk but once i get lean enough i plan to evaluate where i am at.

I believe the majority they jumped on the bandwagon are coming off from their performance being impacted. But it would depend on which particular ones you are talking about.

Kg. Good catch

To add to what others said, starting good habits and making better food choices now and work on losing weight. Focus on getting most of your carbs from fibrous sources and consume those carbs with fats and protein. When you do this, it will slow down the absorption. Eliminate or reduce snacking. Eliminate candy and don't…