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How many days does it take to get into Ketosis?
Hi guys. I'm not sure if any of the old-timers can remember me (Knit n Miss, FitGoat, Sunny.. i remember you guys!). I used to be an active member a few years ago, got down to my smallest EVER and then fell off the Keto wagon about 18months-2yrs ago. And now i'm back - 20lbs heavier. No jokes. Sucks, right?! :( Those carbs…
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Paleo group?
Hi there, Can anyone direct me to a good, current, active Paleo group, please? Thanks
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Lowest carb option at McDonalds? (UK)
As it's my son's birthday party tomorrow, i feel obliged to eat with him at his chosen eatery - MacDonalds (*groan*!). Normally i would just have a large diet coke and grab something ive prepared myself later, but on this special occasion it would feel a bit wrong for me not to eat with him. So, im wondering if anyone…
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Desserts/Sweet Snacks under 200 calories? - Low-Carb
Hi guys, Im back to the Low-Carb/Keto WOE after an 18 month 'break' (and, yes, at least a 20 lb gain! ugh!). I now have an absolutely RAGING sweet-tooth after allowing the ever-increasing 'treat days' to turn into full-on carb and sugar binges (comfort eating due to ill health got completely out of control ). I'm aware…
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Your favorite recipe & info books on Keto?
I know there are great blogs and websites, but i love reading real books :) I have Bacon & Butter, The Art & Science Of Low Carbohydrate Living & The Bulletproof Diet. Which other books could you recommend for info on Keto/LCHF? And do you know of any good recipe books for this WOE? Thanks all.
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Low-Carb PIZZA - Your favorite recipes?
Which Low-Carb Pizza recipes have you tried and liked? (Any variations, not just the lower-carb bread-base type. I'm open to any interpretation of pizza-iness for the Keto crowd!). Bonus points for reasonably quick/easy recipes suitable for 'week-night' dinners.
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D-Ribose & low-carb/Keto?
As I mentioned in my last post, I was recently diagnosed with M.E. & Fibromyalgia (amongst several linked syndromes such as Raynaulds etc). One of the truck-load of supplements and prescribed meds I have to take to reduce symptoms is D-Ribose. My dosage is: 5g pure D-Ribose powder 2-3x a day. As 1g D-Ribose = 1g net carbs,…
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Potassium supplementation
Hi guys. I'm back! I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & M.E. so most the symptoms I was experiencing after adaptation, like severe fatigue/exhaustion, muscle cramps & spasms, body aches & burning pains, insomnia, IBS, Raynauds Syndrome, exercise intolerance, joint pains & stiffness, body temperature dis regulation…
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Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, anyone?
Hi guys, Ive been off the forums for a while due to ill health - my symptoms (a list as long as my arm, in particular fatigue/exhaustion not improved by sleep, deeply aching body, muscular cramps & spasms, stiffness, weakness, brain fog, sensitivity to pain, intolerance to physical, mental or emotional exertion etc) have…
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Primal recipe book recommendations, please!
Hi all, I just joined this group, since ive gone back to my eating habits being inspired by Primal menus. Only problem is, i am fast running out of ideas and i dont want this to become boring. I know there are so many gorgeous recipes out there, its just a case of re-educating myself, so id like to collect a few excellent…
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Pre-workout supplements (energy & focus) - RECS?
Eazy peoples. Im cutting at the mo, so calorie deficit and lifting 5x week. Goals are to obviously lose weight (just 7 pounds from end target) but im focused on stripping fat whilst pushing as much lean muscle mass increases as i can from my lifts, via new gains (and yup, its working ok so far - obviously id be packing on…
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I spoke too soon...
I'm struggling again :( I thought i had this all worked out, but today was baad. Sorry for the long post but please could someone take a look and advise me where im going wrong? I water fasted yesterday for the 1st time, for 22hrs, and felt shockingly good - a bit hungry in the morning but it subsided to almost elation and…
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Chicken Thighs - nutritional data
I'm having 1 Chicken Thigh for dinner, with the skin. Fried in 1 tsp coconut oil. Ive just tried logging it and the different listings on MFP are all WAY too different - everything from 150 cals to over 400 cals for 1 chicken thigh, and huge differences with the macros too. I dont know how to log my chicken thigh now. Ive…
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When do you start feeling great on Keto?
When do the tiredness, aches, weakness & general grottiness subside after embarking on a Keto diet? I was fairly lowish carb for 3 months prior to starting keto almost a week ago, around 50-60g a day, and now im on 15g or lower. Im just wondering, should i still be feeling cr@ppy like this? Is it 'normal'? I mean, when can…
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Keto Roast Dinner ideas?
My DH is craving a Roast Dinner. So i'm going to get a beautiful Rib of Beef for the joint, but not sure what to serve with it. Does anyone have any ideas for some nice keto-friendly roast dinner sides? Obviously roast potatoes & yorkshire puddings are out, but there must be something tastier than plain boiled veg to go…
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Low-carb bread replacement recipes?
I just tried out Oopsie rolls. Yes, i can see the allure, they are easy to make and usable as a base & lid for a sandwich but honestly i dont like the airy-fairy texture. Theyre so light & airy they just dissolve on your tongue before you get to chew - im just not into that (i dont like angel cake either for that reason…
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MCT/XCT Oil and Coconut Oil?
Im just starting out on my Keto journey and Bulletproof Coffee with 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp coconut oil is my new breakfast (plus 1 scoop protein powder - i hope adding whey/casein to BPC doesnt prevent or reduce ketosis?? I figure the body needs protein to prevent catabalism and i struggle to get enough if i dont use a…
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Sugar-free/calorie-free syrups.
Im using Waldens Farm calorie free syrups and dips at the moment, and im very happy with them, but im wondering if there are any even tastier syrups out there. I use them for pancakes, waffles & coffee, but also to flavor recipes like cheesecake etc, so i use them a lot. Whilst on the subject, does anyone have any natural…
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Eggfast / Fatfast
Ive seen these mentioned on another forum and wondered a) if any of you guys have embarked on a Fatfast or Eggfast, or intend to in the future? b) how does it differ to regular ketosis? c) is it meant to lose more weight quicker than keto? Im liking keto right now, but just thought id ask what these fasts are all about,…
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Coffee & mould toxins
So ive been reading the Bulletproof Diet and learning that some coffees can have mould toxins, in varying amounts, some worse than others. I simply cant afford his upgraded coffee beans (£20 a pouch?! Erm.. dont THINK so! Especially not with the gallons of coffee i drink a day. I could barely afford to drink a cup a day at…
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BPC
For those of you who partake in a little Bulletproof Coffee, when do you generally consume it? - breakfast? lunch? snack? Do you find it satisfies your hunger and gives you a similar amount of energy as a solid meal with comparable calories/macros? Or do you tend to have it when you're not feeling hungry but know you need…
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Low-carb Waffle recipe?
I feel like its time for a good solid breakfast for the weekend, and if you've been reading my saga you'll know ive been struggling a little, so its time for a keto-ized treat tomorrow, me thinks. A nice fluffy low-carb, gluten-free Waffle with bacon and sugar-free/calorie-free syrup would really perk me up and make this…
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What are your macros?
So after todays disaster im moving back up to 30g carbs a day / 10% carbs (up to 50g max, but i'll be aiming for and keeping it close to 30g carbs generally). My protein is now set back up to 90g a day or 30%, working out at the perfect suggested 0.6-0.8g protein per pound of bodyweight (exactly 0.7g per pound), and my…
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Breakfast/light lunch keto meals?
At the moment im having BPC with protein powder for breakfast and im a bit stuck for light lunch ideas. What do you guys tend to eat for breakfast and/or light lunch that is keto, tasty and below 350 cals?
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Other Keto/LCHF communities?
Hi guys n gals. Can anyone recommend any other good Keto/LCHF forums with solid info and a nice community feel, like here?
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Optimum meal ratios for ketosis?
I was wondering does having an ideal macro ratio every meal help you get into and remain in ketosis better than just going by daily macros? (whereby you could have a protein heavy dinner and fat heavy lunch or w/e). And what would be the perfect ketosis meal macro ratio?
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Ideal protein levels for ketosis?
Do i need to lower my protein levels below what would usually be recommended (to prevent muscle catabalism - 0.6-0.8g per pound of bodyweight) to encourage ketosis? ie. does too much protein slow down or prevent ketosis? and if so how much is too much? I now have my protein macros set to 25% (75g). My carbs are 5% (15g)…
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Is this enough protein?
I'm currently 132 pounds; 5ft1" tall; female. I dont know my body-fat percentage (but i have a slightly chubby build with fat thighs and a flat belly, if that helps any!). I've lost 18 pounds so far and i have around 20 pounds more to lose. My question is am i eating enough protein to maintain lean muscle mass whilst im in…
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Bulletproof Coffee & Fat Bombs?
OK, so im new to the Ketosis WOE and im struggling a little with choosing what to eat. Ive heard a lot of people drink BPC or eat Fat Bombs, but i have no clue a). what they are?, b). how you make them?, and c). why or when you would choose to consume them? Can anyone help me out here with a little explanation and a few…
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What the heck am i doing wrong?
I went lowish carb around 3 months ago and managed to lose 18lbs quite quickly, but the past fortnight ive hit a plateau and lost nothing at all. I know i must be doing something wrong. Could someone please have a look at my food diary and give me your thoughts? Basically im aiming for 1200 calories because thats the…
