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Basic grocery list to start LCD
Hi, would you mind sharing a few basic things I should buy to start the LCD? Yesterday, I mostly just ate salmon and cheese, as I realized (while checking carb content) that most of my fridge and shelves are full of carbohydrate laden food. I'm going to pick up some groceries today and would appreciate any help given.…
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Whey Protein and Ketosis
Hi, I was reading on some posts that using whey protein can kick you out of ketosis. If you happen to have knowledge or personal exerience on this subject, would you mind giving me some feedback please? I use whey protein after my workouts (usually once a day). I just want to try to stay in ketosis when I get there (if I'm…
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When you are craving salt ...
When you are craving salt and salty things to eat, is this an indicator that you need more sodium? I don't know if I am craving salt because I need more sodium or because I am in the process of removing carbs (many of which were salty) from my diet. I did work harder today (sweating, etc.) as I was moving furniture and…
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Professionals who try to undermine your choice to go low carb
Hi, I'm new to low carb. I started it last Wednesday (8 days ago) and I have felt MUCH better since that time, except for one evening and the following day (and I believe this was due to eating pizza that put me over the carb allowance I was following). Both a dietician and wellness dr advised me against low carb (I was…
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Carb level for low carb versus ketosis
Sorry if this has been asked before (I'm sure it probably has; but I'm not sure how to find other posts). When I posted about a different question, one of the commenters mentioned that there is a difference between low carb and ketosis level low carb. I wasn't sure whether to engage the subject there as it wasn't the topic…
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LCHF after Rai 131 and severe hypoglycaemia
Hi, I'm hoping to start LCHF. I had rai 131 to ablate my thyroid, so I have no functioning thyroid any more, and now just take synthroid. Since that time, I developed severe hypoglycaemia and I was advised by the dietician the only option was to eat a combo of carbs and protein every 2-3 hours to control my blood sugars…
