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Test results!
So, I haven't been hanging around here as much as I used to - :( My carb limits have been not as tightly controlled as I like, but it's life, so I've been coping and been hoping to move on and do better. I had my first doctor's appointment in over a year, and here are my blood test results. I could. not. be. happier. Keto,…
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What does it mean...?
.... on the pork rinds label - "Not a significant source of protein" right under the 8g protein per serving. Does this mean it's sort of junky, worthless protein? Just wondering - it's always mystified me....
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What is your favorite fancy coffee drink?
My usual at home coffee is just brewed coffee with 2T of HWC, but when I go out for coffee with friends, sometimes I think of being more adventurous. So far I've only tried Americano with HWC (that I bring myself, because, HWC). I've seen people post things like "quad espresso with HWC" (that sounds like I'd be wired for…
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Tea Paranoia
So, I am all about the hot beverages in the winter, and I can't drink coffee all day, because caffeine keeps me up. I've been trying all sorts of different herbal teas. I found one that tastes AMAZING, but maybe that's because it also tastes really sweet. I don't see anything in the ingredients that scream SUGAR to me, but…
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7 years ago & today!
Facebook can be fun with the memories, and my sisters and I decided to re-create this picture from 7 years ago. We were pregnant at the same time with our kids who we've dubbed the "pseudo triplet cousins." The picture from 7 years ago is me around my heaviest - 223 or so (5'3"). The second picture is me today around 146.…
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T2D's - Book Rec's Please
Hello all! Sorry if this has already been covered in another thread, but if you have Type 2 Diabetes, can you tell me what your favorite book (or video) has been? Possibly the one that made you enthusiastic to try low carb? My Dad had been T2 for a few years now, and has recently started insulin. He seemed interested in…
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My first IRL keto person!
So, a friend/acquaintance was dropping off stuff for this huge preschool garage sale I have at my house in October. She commented on my appearance, and I told her I'd lost weight, and she asked how, and I said "keto/low carb/high fat". Turns out, she's been keto for the last couple of weeks! She is already fairly thin, but…
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It's here!
And 1 day early at that! I know I'm not the only one here who gets ridiculously excited for a new book to read. Gotta stop reading MFP and start reading this :smile:
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You all helped me just say no.....
.... to statins! I had a blood pressure follow up appointment today, which went swimmingly. "Wow, you've lost 40 lbs in 6 months, keep up the good work!" Down from 3 bp meds to 1, hoping to at least reduce that one in the coming months. I had a lipid profile after the appointment, and these were the results: Total…
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More funnies
:D :D :D :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zO2wFkl46g
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Monday Morning Funny
Saw this on facebook this morning - it is so very me :lol:
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Fat bombs without sweeteners?
Does anyone have any good recipes for fat bombs without sweeteners? I have been avoiding all sweeteners since the beginning of April and feel awesome without them. I just want to make some fat bombs for emergency food on an upcoming road trip. All of the recipes I find call for some sort of sweetener. I was thinking of…
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Pickle juice in a can!
In case pickle juice from the jar doesn't do it for you.... http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/news/a38837/pickle-juice/ The things that catch my attention now!
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IF & Exercise - How soon do I have to eat?
So, I've been experimenting with IF recently, and I really like it and think it's a great tool in my tool belt. Now that my kids are out of school for the summer, I'm going to make getting back to the gym a priority (yay child watch! :wink: ). Anyway, usually when I do IF, it isn't a true fast, because I have my coffee…
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Mac & Cheese Substitute?
So, I have a great LCHF cheese sauce recipe - basically 1 part HWC to 2 parts shredded cheese (by volume). But, I haven't found anything great to put it on for a mac & cheese substitute (my boys are eating it on noodles right now!). I've tried zoodles, but they couldn't really stand up to the sauce. Would this be a…
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My number 1 craving right now....
... is hamburgers. It's so weird. And I have been eating them - it isn't like I am denying myself. Last night was a bacon cheeseburger for dinner. The night before, cheeseburger with fried egg (first time I tried that - so good!). Tonight is grilled chicken, but I kinda want a hamburger! (Going to have to throw some butter…
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Any tips for sore muscles?
Like extra electrolytes or something? Too. Much. Yard Work, this weekend. I am going to try to squeeze in an epsom salt bath later tonight, but not sure there will be enough time. TIA for any advice!
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My Keto Anthem
So I had my gym mix on while I was cleaning the house the other day, and I was bopping around to this particular song and thinking that it really is my keto anthem, so I thought I'd share: :blush: Heaven (Beautiful Life) by Punch Inc. "Damn I feel good, I'm just living my life homie, my life's just how it should" (I…
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Bone broth experts - how much salt?
I am about to experiment with making bone broth in my slow cooker for the first time. I can't find the approximate amount of salt to add anywhere. I'm starting small - a 1 lb beef femur bone. Anyone have a ballpark salt to liquid ratio? Thanks so much!
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Just drank my coffee without Splenda!
Small victory for me :smile: I am a relatively new coffee drinker (within the last 2 years or so, and I'm 37), and I've never been able to drink it without sweetener. I am gearing up for the Ad Lib April challenge, and if the point is to listen to my body, I don't want to confuse my body with artificial sweetener. Finished…
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Question - Does HWC count as "food" for meds?
I just got the results of a blood test from yesterday that show I am low in potassium, so my doctor is putting me on a potassium supplement. It says to "take with food". I take my other meds (bp) in the morning with my coffee & HWC, and I don't usually eat until lunch. So, I am trying to decide, can I take the potassium…
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Favorite Road Trip Foods?
We're heading on a 12 hour car journey next week, and I'm trying to plan what food to bring so I am not tempted to cheat. Road trips have traditionally been a carb fest for me! I'm thinking that if I plan foods that I'll be somewhat excited to eat, it'll be easier. What are your favorite road trip foods? So far my ideas…
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Cloud Bread?
Has anyone tried it? It is worth it? I've been mildly curious about it, but apparently not curious enough to make a batch! :)
