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ketone strips.. any thoughts?
I haven't considered ketone strips in years.. I remember in the late 90s early 2000 they seemed crutial to low carb dieting. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences using them? What was your "sweet spot" color wise and how often or what time of day did you test? I realize many factors such as hydration and amounts…
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maintaining hemoglobin
I am an avid blood/platelet donor and was curious if anyone has noticed a drop in their hemoglobin dieting low carb? Normally my hemoglobin ranges from 14.4 to 12.2 if I'm menstrating.. To donate it has to be at least 12.5. When I've tried to give during periods of weight loss I find myself in the low 12s.. I eat lots of…
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what about fiber?!??
When restricting carbs to 20 or less do I still subtract the fiber? I stay away from sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners.. But I was curious what the current advice was on fiber.
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Step 1.. acknowledge th addiction.
My name is Cherie and I'm a 35 year old nursing student. ..Yes, a 35 year old student. I have a son and a daughter that are in 11th and 12th grades and a wonderful(skinny) fiance of 4 years. Hobbies: Gardening.. Last year I grew Chinese and Thai noodle beans, green beans, Armenian and marketmore cucumbers.. yellow,…
