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How does MFP confirm content of "Safeway Spicy Asian Chicken"..as example?
I see many foods from deli's etc as listed in MFP. But WHO determines if a cooked in grocery chicken, or roast beef, or some casserole made on site has "X" amount of anything, except basic calories? would like to trust the stats are accurate BUT as the girl in store deli said "no flour etc is used.just spices" ..but the…
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Why Measuring really does count even in LCHF
This short humorous clip shows how we all OVER measure but undercount..a rounded scoop vs a bit under the lip of the scoop…shows how 200-500+ unplanned calories a day can add up to STALL loss. Even for LCHF…calories eventually count--after OTHER issues are resolved (like sleep apnea, PCOS, etc., we are not machines burning…
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Apologies: Big Mistake adding "Sugar Free" anything in Keto desserts
I've known better! Sucralose, Aspartame, Splenda, Nutrasweet, Equal, all made me sick before..it is a Neurological toxin for many. I was too excited to find desserts, and used just a tiny amount, all totaled. After just a few days I noticed a red rash on my face, like cold weather chapped skin. Then I remembered why I…
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Lazy Keto Sunday Dinner in Under 5 Min. What's Your Fastest ?
I'm still finding short cuts to eating well without a lot of fuss and prep. I find I have to plan ahead much better if I want to eat the cukes, cook & rice the cauliflower, steam broccoli, etc. Here's what worked for me today. 1. $5 roasted whole chicken- bought at grocers deli 5 days ago…nibbled on all week 2. Head of…
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My First post here: and on Constipation with LC diets!
For CONSTIPATION there are several types of 'bowel action' products. Please read: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/laxatives-for-constipation-using-them-safely If not for the high carbs/sugar prunes are great. My Dr. has me buy OTC Senna brand- sennosides are a vegetable based very mild natural laxative… up to 4…
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70% of Americans Are NOT Stupid and Lazy : Video: The Calorie Myth Book
It is fun to see a smart person leap into the public eye and make the most of it. Johnathan Bailor, a Microsoft employee, and trainer has a new book and is on the circuit to promote it. This one minute book promo clip 70% of Americans Are NOT Stupid and Lazy is a hyped fast intro to attract the younger audience. You can…
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Over 50-60... Share your memories of Crazy Diets!
I am getting more anxious to reach young women, to save them from the stupidity we tried. Between their need to be slim & hot in their 20's, to fitting in a size 6 wedding dress..they are risking so much longterm by starving their young bodies of the fat it needs now. ALL us women over 50 and 60 recall the hideous diets we…
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You Be YOU, I'll Be ME Member Support in the LCD/Keto Groups
Sometimes we have so much info to share, what we did, how we did it..that we forget the next person has a different body is on a different journey. We all know how much LCHF bashing and what I call 'SHAME NATION' attitude is put on overweight people in the big topic forums. As a newbie just 20 days here on Keto*, I spent…
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Brilliant! Keto Chocolate Cake-In A Cup-3 Minute Miracle + DESSERTS
Not to sound sexist..but it took a guy (Craig Clarke of RULED.ME) to invent a fast "portion controlled" way to have Chocolate cake dessert…almost instantly! Cravings can rule us.. a desire for dessert, a need for chocolate, it's late at night… try this. EVERYTHING is mixed AND eaten in a coffeecup. Microwaved for 60-75…
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Could LCHF help Whitney (My Big Fat Fabulous life) ?
Whitney W. Thore -380 lb TLC reality star is becoming a 'positive image' magnet for overweight young women everywhere. She has a No Body Shame website now too. First, she's a gold mine for TLC with her personality..funny cute girl, loving family (understanding droll mom, stern dad as the 'foil'), best friends (loyal GF,…
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Video: "Women's Body Types thru the Ages" & Venus of Willendorf
I have a pic of the small stone carving: "The Venus of Willandorf" in my photos a comment on it made me want to share this video clip! A Member said: "you introduced me to a statue of my naked self." The "Venus von Willendorf", discovered in Europe, shows an ancient fertility model… big boobs, wide butt and huge tummy…
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Why Measuring really does counts even in LCHF
This short humorous clip shows how we all OVER measure but undercount..a rounded scoop vs a bit under the lip of the scoop…shows how 200-500+ unplanned calories a day can add up to STALL loss. Even for LCHF…calories eventually count--after OTHER issues are resolved (like sleep apnea, PCOS, etc. we are not machines burning…
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US GOV Nutrition Advice on Carbs-Dumb & Dumber AGAIN
Several top radio hosts were blasting at a newly issued report Friday- USGov forcing us to support bigAgra by "eating low on the food chain", and avoiding fats..nothing new here! 2020 healthypeople.gov promotes--you guessed it LOW fat foods, LEAN meats.. the only smart bit is "avoid sugar"..(how? it's in everything!)…
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"FAT" Hot Cocoa for Cold Nights- new Flavored Stevias for coffee too!
This should appeal to those who love coffee+butter for Keto diet, AND those looking for low carb hot cocoa. With the new liquid Stevias anything is possible. From vanilla, almond and peppermint there is also orange, lemon, chocolate and caramel cream. +more For a hot drink to add fats to your daily goal use : 1.…
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Sleep Apnea PREVENTS weigh loss in Overweight
Drs. find that people obese, or overweight can 'diet' with strict calorie count, exercise and still not lose weight! WHY? Because the body stays in 'flight mode', often waking, or not breathing dozens of times an hour. You are NOT getting rest, so the body keeps the weight as backup for the 'stress', (OK, this is low tech…
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OK to Obsess for 30 days- Count Calories/portions/excercise
People question if all the counting calories, or fats, and exercise is being too self focused. I say NO..for the first month to motivate and EDUCATE yourself where those calories and grams of sugar are coming from It is a good thing. Once you get into the swing of it, you can relax and have a good idea if you are…