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Keto flu......again?
I've been playing with my carbs for the last few months trying to break out of a plateau. Once I finally saw a loss I stuck to 20 gr or less. It's almost been 2 weeks, and today I feel horrible. I'm dizzy, have a headache and just feel wiped out, no energy to work out. I've been drinking around 18 cups of water daily too,…
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Another artificial sweetener question....
I've read and heard that artificial sweetners can interfere with weight loss. Can someone explain in simple terms how. I don't get how it effects weight loss since its not sugar. I'm up to 6 packs of sweet n low a day w/ 3 cups of coffee, and have been at a standstill with my weight.
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Where were you a year ago today?
A year ago today I weighed 334lbs. My knees and back hurt due to the weight. My blood pressure was high. I kept telling myself "I'll start tomorrow". I wasn't happy with my reflection in the mirror and avoided taking pictures. I felt overwhelmed by how much weight I needed to loose, doubting that I'd ever be able to do it.…
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How do you break out of a plateau?
I was stuck at the same weight for 7 weeks. I tried fasting for 12hrs a day every other day, carb loading, making sure I measured everything I ate, but the scale wouldn't budge. I tried the 3 day military diet and finally broke my plateau. Just wondering what other low carbers do to break out of a very frustrating plateau?
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Low carb steak sauce recipe
Does anyone have a good low carb steak sauce recipe? I saw a Philly Cheese Steak recipe on pinterest, instead of bread the ingredients were stuffed in a green pepper.....but no steak sauce recipe was given......
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What keeps you motivated to continue this WOE?
For me, first it's the weight loss, but also being able to eat good food, and eat until I'm full. I like reading other low carb success stories and looking at before and after photos. How about you?
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Keto stix?
Is it true that the more water you drink the more diluted your keto stick result will be? When I first wake up the result is darker than what it is later in the day. Are they really accurate? Does a darker hue mean more ketones/better weight loss?
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Adjustment?
Since I started tracking on MFP I've become more active and lost a decent amount of weight. I cannot seem to get full with my new caloric goal(which i follow loosely, main focus is net carbs). I went from not working out to working out at least 5 times a week. Im also on my feet all day at work, so I increased my activity…
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Itchy skin from weight loss???
Is anyone else experiencing itchy skin in areas of old stretch marks?? I was wondering if being on low carb for so long has this effect/does this happen with loosing weight/or is it just me?I drink plenty of water so I don't think it's dry skin, but the skin on my stomach itches as much as it did when I was pregnant.....
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What's your favorite low carb food?
Just wondering what other LCHF dieters love.....mines is steak cooked medium rare, or burgers.....
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Energy advice?
I've looked through the discussion history for an answer, but couldn't find anything that helped. I barely have any energy!! I work, exercise, eat and sleep...and sleeping is starting to be my favorite pastime. My diary is open, feel free to critique it and let me know where I could make some changes. I do drink chicken…
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Charlie horse/leg cramps?
Every now and then I get these bad cramps in my calves. Today is one of those days, it feels like my muscles lock up while I'm walking. I drank some broth today, any other ideas?
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Stall advice
I haven't seen a loss in about 3 weeks. I've been staying below 20 net carbs and increasing my fat intake. My inches have also been the same for the last few weeks. I use keto strips throughout the week to make sure I'm still in ketosis, they usually show trace ketones. I was thinking of having 1 high carb day followed by…
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Nuts... Yes or No?
Just wondering about adding almonds or other nuts to my diet. Has anyone added almonds or some other form of nuts to their diet? Did it effect weight loss?
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Tips for high fat/moderate protein..
Need some ideas for high fat/moderate protein meals/ snack....
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? For the seasoned ketoers....
I know with the typical low calorie/high carb diet the more you loose, the les calories you consume. With the high fat/low carb diet, are there any changes that need to be changed the more you loose? Or will you continue to loose as long as your net carbs are below 25?
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Carb dreams??
This may sound crazy, but last night I had a dream that I was eating rice from a Thai food restaurant, and that's not the first time I've had a dream like that......the last time it was a baked potato. In the dreams I feel so guilty, and so relieved when I wake up and realize it was just a dream, and I'm still in ketosis.…
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Is diet pop really bad for you?
My name is jessica , and I'm addicted to diet pop! I'm trying to give up, it has 0 calories/carbs... So why do I keep hearing it will,prevent weight loss????
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Artificial sweeteners ??
I just joined this group, and thought this would be the best place to ask this question....Atkins 20 says to limit artificial sweeteners to 3 packs a day. Will having more than 3 packs prevent the body from being in ketosis?
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Alcohol/liquor
Will drinking liquor slow down weight loss? How about drinking it with diet pop?
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Atkins diet
Anybody else following the Atkins diet? If so how's it going? Are you exercising also? Are your results different than following a traditional low cal/ high carb diet?
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What's up with carbs???
I'm confused about carbs. Do you have to count carbs, fat or calories to loose weight? The last month I only lost 8 pounds, and told the diet doctor that I always stay below my calorie goal, and felt like I should've lost more. The doctor told me its more about watching carbs than calories to loose weight. Has anyone else…
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Sodium tips
I never noticed before how much sodium some foods contain. I always thought that as long as I wasn't adding salt to my meals my sodium consumption was low.(So wrong) Since I've been tracking everything I eat I've been finding it hard to stay within my daily sodium goal......any tips?????
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Scales
Is this just me? I get a different reading every time I step on the scale. I mean, ill step on the scale, step off and back on and have a different reading. i have 2 scales, one digital, and one analog. They're never same. This can be really frustrating!!!
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Net carbs
Hello, Could someone explain to me net carbs? In order to loose weight should I have a negative number for net carbs? Thanks!!
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Weight loss plateau
Hello, I've been tracking what I eat, and I have been exercising every day, but have been the same weight for 2 weeks. I'm drinking plenty of water too, but the pounds won't budge......any suggestions???
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New to the message board
Hello everyone! I've been dieting for the last 2 months, and have been tracking on my fitness pal for almost a month. I'm looking for motivation to get past this plateau ....it's really discouraging.
