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Carbs and Cramps
I've noticed the last several times I've had a carb binge, I end up with SEVERE leg cramps all night. When I'm good and stay on plan, cramps are a thing of the past. Anyone else have this issue or am I just some freakish anomaly?!! (Should be reason enough to stay good, but, well, you know...)
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Oat fiber?
Can anyone tell me about it? .25C has 0 cals, 3g Carb, 3g Fiber, 0 net. Taste? Can you use it to bake with, like almond flour? Why haven't I heard of this before now? Too good to be true?
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Any Keto HMers in the group?
I'm looking to start hm training in December for a race in May. This will be my first. I am a lchf, keto lifestyler, have been for nearly 3 years, fat adapted and don't plan on changing that up. Is it possible to do a hm in either a fasted state (my preference) or fueled by fats and proteins? Anyone have experiences with…
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Which lab tests do I request?
I have a physical on Wednesday. I've been LC for nearly 3 years without issue and great bloodwork a year ago. And by great, I mean awesome! For the past little while, I've been lethargic, exhausted, cold all the time, brain fogged and my hands and feet are tingly. I am guessing that my thyroid is out of whack. Hence the…
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Which program do you follow?
I'm looking at starting to lift soon - very beginner - and wondered how you all got started? I'm looking specifically to NROL4W or SL5X5. And comments appreciated - thanks in advance! Also, does anyone do a low carb deficit while strength training?
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Lifting while low carb
I want to start lifting weights to tone, tighten and gain strength. I still have roughly 25 pounds to lose for goal and don't want to give up my low carb lifestyle and prefer to stay in ketosis. Has anyone successfully stayed LCHF/Keto while doing a lifting program? Any tips, suggestions, comments?All advice appreciated.
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Net Carbs in Halo Top?
Would this be 14g minus 5g fiber minus 5g sugar alcohols for a net carb total of 4g?
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Low/No Protein foods?
I seem to have trouble reigning in my protein consumption. I'm trying to increase my fat to 80%, protein 15% and carbs 5% or <20g daily. What are some ideas for low or no protein foods/meals?
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I Wanna Run More!
I started "running" last summer. I've done c25k twice and am on my second round of b210k, just finished w10d3. I took a few of the winter months off, and have been pretty consistently back at it for 6 weeks or so. I try very diligently to take a day off between runs to rest and repair. This morning I ran 4+ miles doing my…
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Best Birthday Card Ever
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Which Stevia?
I may have a Stevia issue - I don't know which one to use! I'm going to make a no-bake lemon cheesecake that calls for 1.5t Splenda. Any help converting and choosing the right Stevia would be fantastic... thanks in advance!
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Low Carb Runners?
I've been LCHF/IF 17:7 for over a year, started "running" last summer. I much prefer to run in the morning, well fasted. My question - about half an hour post run, I am freezing cold. Why??? From what I can discern through the little lazy research I've done, it has to do with being low carb or my BP drops. This happen to…
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Indian food?
My daughter and I will be going out to an Indian buffet next week. It'll be the first time for either of us, as we know nothing about this type of cuisine. Any helpful LCHF suggestions, what'll work, what to avoid, etc?
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Daily Points
What do you set your daily point goal at? I started low and then increased 100 points when I was consistently meeting it. I'm now at 1400, meeting it every day with the exception of rest days. I'm not sure I want to increase it to 1500.
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November 2015 Weight Loss Challenge
Name: Mimi Height: 6'0" Highest known weight: 409 Starting Weight (Jan., 2015): 402 Starting Weight (11/1): 275lbs Goal Weight (11/29): 263lbs 11/1: 275 11/8: 11/15: 11/22: 11/29: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month: Successes/Struggles: Goals for the Month: Miles: of 125 Steps: of 325,000 Running 15min mile:
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C25k: Time or Distance
Just finished w5. Noticed that it said jog 2 miles or 20 minutes. I can do the 20 (even 22), but because I'm slow, I certainly don't get 2 miles in. Should I work to get to the mileage level or continue meeting the time?
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When can you advance to every day running?
I'm in week 5, and feel I have better runs when I run on consecutive days. When should I increase from every other day to 5 running days per week?
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Any LCHF Runners?
I've just finished c25k and my first 5k run (Yay!). I'm starting the b210k program soon, and with longer runs all I'm hearing about are carbs and fueling. Does anyone run distances while doing LC? How do you fuel - or do you run fasted? Thoughts, comments, resources would be appreciated.
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Run Twice?
Is it okay for a newbie runner (slow jogger) to run twice in a day occasionally?
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Advice?
I started run camp today. In the beginners group. First mile was 18:50 and I was dead last, although I only walked 3 times for roughly 90 seconds each. I tried to keep my head on my own pace, and to stay slow so I could go further but I can't help but be a bit disappointed in my showing tonight. True, I haven't done any…
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I've got another convert!
Last night I saw a friend I haven't talked to in a month. In that time, she's begun a modified version of lchf (a way that works for her) and has lost 12#. She's my third convert... today 3, tomorrow the world! Bwahahaha!! >:)
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Ranting about naysayers
I am currently on vacation with family members I haven't seen in a year. In that time, I've lost 112#. At my weigh in this week alone, while on vaca, I lost 6#. My issue? They are making me crazy, telling me I NEED carbs, what I'm doing isn't good, isn't healthy, blah, blah, blah. Two of them, who are giving me the most…
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Premium MFP?
Does the premium version of MFP allow you to track net carbs?
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How far should I back down?
I've been doing the program by running in place inside. I just finished w4d3, with a full 10 minute run (in place) at the end. I'm ready to move it outside. Which week would you suggest starting with?
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Bruising?
I've got crazy bruising going on from my stomach to my legs. My legs look like I lost a major fight, for real! And they seem to take forever to go away. Anybody else experience this or know a cause or cure?
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Bruising?
Anyone else have a lot of bruising with this woe? I've been lchf for 5 months and just recently noticed I'm getting all kinds of random bruises, mostly on my legs. What would cause this?
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YIKES! My macros are whacked!
I got my Shine last Friday. I am following a LCHF plan and track my macros (fat, protein and carbs). Since Saturday, my first full day using and syncing the Shine with MFP, my macros are all HUGE. I'm assuming that it's because the exercise makes them change. Is there a way to continue to sync with MFP, but keep my macros…
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Two things...
I just realized at 342 pounds, I am closer to 300 than 400! I started at 402 with a recorded high of 409. And secondly, I caught a quick glimpse in the mirror today and was actually able to see the beauty in my aging face and hair. And it felt fabulous!
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New to this group
Hi all! My story in a nutshell: I have been obese as long as I can remember. After dieting my way up to a recorded weight of 409 (I'm pretty sure it was higher), and having some chest pain scares, I knew it was time to get serious. I started a LCHF plan in mid January. My first weigh in was about a week in at 402. This…
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Out of Ketosis?
I've been LCHF for two months. I've been in ketosis since the second week. 5 days ago something changed. My dragon breath is gone, my teeth feel normal, I was hungry over the weekend when usuallt I'm not. Does this signal that I'm out of ketosis? I've been eating within my macros (75/20/5) without exception. The ONLY…
