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Question about keto and metformin?
Hi all, I'm still new to this way of eating and I was wondering whether it is a good idea to take metformin whilst trying to go fully keto (<20g net carbs)? I understand that nobody on here is a doctor and I do have an appointment coming up where I'll discuss it with my GP, but I'd just like people's opinons in the…
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Binge Eating Disorder?
Does anyone have experience with seeing a doctor for BED, particularly in the UK? I'm feeling very low after about two months of on-off binging since starting a master's degree, and I really want to do something about it. I've had a problem with binge eating for a while, but it's become more and more prevalent over the…
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Thinking about starting women's rugby?
Hi all! I'm starting a Master's course in a couple of weeks and I'm really excited, but I also want to improve my fitness levels and make sure I stay on plan with my weight loss. I really enjoy watching rugby and I was thinking that the regular training sessions would be a good way to stay accountable - much harder to sack…
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Hair loss :( help!
My hair has started falling out at an alarming rate :'( It's always been thin and prone to breaking, but now I'm pulling handfuls out every time I have a shower and my housemates keep complaining that they find it around the house. I don't know what to do! I'm pretty certain it's hormonal as I've been having eczema…
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Psyllium husk question
I'm experimenting with the Atkins induction plan and they recommend a tbsp of psyllium husks per day to avoid bowel issues. I've had these issues before when I've been eating keto and am keen to avoid them this time! So does anyone have any tips for taking psyllium husks? How do you eat yours? :)
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Carbs in chewing gum?
I can't seem to find any data on the carbs in gum? Does it count if you just chew it and don't eat it? :lol: I usually have a couple of pieces of Airwaves Menthol & Eucalyptus per day, and although it says sugar-free I'm worried it's upping my carb levels :/ does anyone have any suggestions?
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Experiences with cyproterone for hair growth?
Hi everyone, I've been having trouble with hair growth on my upper lip and sideburn areas, and the doctor prescribed me cyproterone just before Christmas. It seems to be working (although it's still too early to properly tell) but it's causing me to break out in so many spots on my face :( Does anyone else take…
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How many calories do you eat per day?
I've been eating between 1200-1600 on average but I'm wondering if I should increase? I eat a keto/lchf diet and I exercise quite a lot normally - lifting weights 3/4 times per week, walking every day and doing spinning/yoga classes. I'm on metformin and I've always assumed that with PCOS we need to eat fewer calories than…
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Finally got to a milestone I'd been aiming for for ages... then screwed it all up :(
So I finally got to the sub-12st bracket last week, and I was so pleased - it's something I'd been trying to reach for ages and it's the lightest I've ever been in my adult life. I was reeeeeaally happy as it shows that eating keto is working for me, and that my exercise regime is working etc. I'd been at a stall for a…
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Eating yoghurt on keto?
Hi all :) I was on antibiotics for quite a while last year and I've been having some stomach issues on keto, so I've been trying to incorporate more 'good bacteria' and live cultures into my diet. I started off taking a probiotic pill, but I was wondering whether eating full-fat greek yoghurt would be better? I know the…
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Blood ketone meter in the UK?
UK people, where did you get your blood ketone meters? I'd like to get one to track ketosis properly as I don't think my ketostix are working! :D
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What is your protein goal?
My weight loss has been stalled for a couple of months now and I'm pretty sure protein is the problem, so I was wondering what everyone else has their daily goal set at? Mine was 80g per day (5'8" 174lbs) but I was going over that quite often before Christmas. I'm experimenting with taking it down to 60g per day but I'm…
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Blood ketone meter in the UK?
I've been using Ketostix but I'm not having much luck - I haven't had a positive result yet and I'm pretty sure I've been in ketosis as my carbs have been under 20g per day for a good few weeks, and (TMI alert) my pee is smelling pretty funky! So I was thinking about getting a blood meter instead but I'm having trouble…
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Awful stomach cramps - what am I doing wrong?
Hi all! I've been keto/low carb for a couple of months now and it's all been going really well. Then last night I woke up with crippling stomach cramps and had to run to the toilet to 'eliminate' :( this happened a couple more times in the night and then today it's still cramping up, so much so that I've had to skip my…
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Keto quick breakfast ideas?
I've been working my way down to lower carbs over the last couple of weeks and have got down to ~50g net per day :) I'm feeling good (so far) but would like to get to the 20g mark next week to try and go fully keto. My main problem is breakfast - I don't have time to cook eggs and bacon or whatever in the mornings before I…
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Starting keto properly - long post!
Morning all :) So I'm just starting out fully keto this week and I wanted to write it down somewhere to introduce myself and make sure I've got it all straight in my head! Please forgive the long post, and let me know what you think :) I'm a 22-year-old student and I started my current weight-loss phase last June at my…
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First Ever Bulletproof Coffee!
So I just had my first bulletproof coffee, and by God it was delicious! I was extremely skeptical about adding both butter and coconut oil to my coffee without anything else - I usually drink it with almond milk. I bought the butter and coconut oil yesterday in full 'I WILL do this low carb thing' motivation, but this…
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First Bulletproof Coffee (Repeat post from LCD group)
I posted these on the Low Carb Diet group originally, but I kinda think they might be relevant here too... This morning, 7:30am: 'So I just had my first bulletproof coffee, and by God it was delicious! I was extremely skeptical about adding both butter and coconut oil to my coffee without anything else - I usually drink it…
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Help! Fallen off the wagon :(
Slight rant alert! So I was doing really well and had stuck to my food plan almost 100% (with any deviations being pretty healthy anyway) until lunchtime today :( I was supposed to be going out with work to eat at a restaurant, so I didn't bring my standard lunchbox in with me today. I was feeling good about going to the…
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Need ideas for hummus snack?
Hi everyone :) So I've started having some carrots with 50g low-fat hummus as my 3pm snack at work. However, two days in and I'm having trouble - it turns out I hate raw carrots! I love them cooked so thought I'd be fine with them raw too, but it's something about the texture... I just can't handle it :( So does anyone…
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Logging LES MILLS BODYPUMP?
Hey everyone! I was just wondering how people log the Les Mills BODYPUMP class? I've been putting it in as either aerobics or circuit training depending on how much effort I think it was. I feel like it's not as cardio-focused as these though as you're not running around, but then you are using the weights constantly. I'm…
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HELP: Ideas for Indian meal out tonight!
Hi everyone! I'm going out for an Indian/Nepalese meal out tonight for a friend's birthday and I'm stuck with ideas for what to have :( I'm usually vegetarian but all of their veggie dishes seem to be pretty bland and smothered in cream? I was thinking of foregoing rice/naan and having dahl or chana masala (with chickpeas)…
