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I don't eat much bacon, but if you're looking for that as an "easy to grab" protein, maybe try cooking up a whole package on the weekend and then keeping it on hand in a ziploc in the fridge? I think some people do this by baking it in the oven? And meals don't have to be complicated or take longer than 15-20 mins. I eat a…
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Krista, I just scanned through a few of your more recent Food Diary entries ... have you tried going really "clean" with your food? As in, doing more meals from whole food, rather than pre-processed items? I find the amount of additional "stuff" manufacturers add to food to be shocking. Maybe try a few weeks where your…
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I'm still ~15llbs from my goal weight, but I find keto so comfortable as a way of eating that I plan to continue beyond goal weight/body comp. Will probably experiment with increasing carbs slightly to find a comfortable maintenance level and eat mostly keto/paleo.
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Definitely a water only person. I'm VERY skeptical of sweeteners. If I do sweeten anything, it's just my coffee with a bit of liquid stevia. I think kicking the diet soda habit is really important to moving toward a keto-adapted lifestyle.
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This is a good keto calculator for getting your macros down: http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ I've also found the FAQ and forum posts at http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/ (and the related women-only version at http://www.reddit.com/r/xxketo/ ) to be very helpful in getting started. Good luck to you!
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I've made some mighty tasty "pancakes" in the past using a mix of protein powder, ground flax and ground almonds (maybe coconut too?) ... may try to revisit that this morning.
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Where are your leafy greens? Spinach, Romaine, Red Leaf lettuce, Kale, Swiss Chard? Remember that leafy greens provide good nutrients and have low net carbs. I would also add in some nuts (raw almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.) and nut butters (which you can make yourself with a strong blender or food…
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Just went through the whole thread -- many thanks to all of you for posting your pics. Great motivation for everyone!
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Kudos to you for recognizing weight lifting is important! If you've not done this before, I would recommend spending a bit for a trainer to walk you through exercises, machines, etc. to ensure you're using good form and provide info on reps/sets, how to advance with increased weight, etc. Good luck to you!
