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WOE Hacks
So someone mentioned in another post that it was more difficult to have convenience foods on LCHF. There are hacks - I have a few of my own, but I bet there are LOTS more I haven't considered. * I make bacon up 2 lbs at a time, in the oven. I just under cook it and store it in the fridge. 20 second in the microwave and…
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Face and Neck Skin Care
I've noticed that I seem to have saggy baggy puffiness under my eyes since dropping this weight. More under the left than the right but both for sure. No dark circles, which is what I used to have. Also getting that waddle under my neck. Not wrinkles, yet, but the skin is loose. Of all the places I have loose skin…
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Things I hate on LCHF
The list is short: BPC with coffee grounds in it. I bet every third pot the filter folds over and I drink grounds. I try so hard every morning to get the filter perfect in there alas...I drink grounds 33% of the time. Whyforhowcome, I ask, whyforhowcome? I never drank coffee before this WOE. I may have to switch to…
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I know I've been MIA....but completely off topic...
So I'm gone until after the holiday. I've gone to the dark side with CICO because I just had to have my holiday cookies this year and I felt really bad coming here supporting others when I was not practicing LCHF. I guess we all have a weakness and my homemade molasses cookies are mine. But I will be back. Until then...…
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Lucky Us!
My son in law shot a pig today. Guess who's reaping the benefits? Yep. Rowdy is on his way now to bring the sucker home so we can process it. I hope I'll be smoking some bacon this week (if it's a big enough pig) and making some sausage for sure. Ooh..and chops, and ribs and, and, and....PORK!
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Lipid Panel on Keto since April
They are in... I have no concerns, even a little bit with Keto. Component Your Value Standard Range Cholesterol, Total 137 mg/dL 0 - 199 mg/dL Triglycerides-Direct 83 mg/dL 35 - 135 mg/dL HDL 52 mg/dL 40 - 60 mg/dL HDL% 38 % LDL Calculated 68 mg/dL 0 - 129 mg/dL CHD RISK MALE/FEMALE DANGEROUS <7 <12 HIGH 7-15 12-18 AVERAGE…
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My New MD
I really like him. I did a lot of research into finding someone I thought I would like. I must have been nervous about discussing LCHF with him as my BP was 122/92 and came down a bit to 120/88. That diastolic makes me a little itchy. I'd like to see it lower but he wasn't overly concerned. He expressed interest in my WOE…
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4 Legged Friends
So completely unrelated to our WOE but...maybe someone has some experience... My oldest dog, Bagel, is a big guy. He's about 8 years old, part German Shepherd part Boxer and just gets bigger the older he gets. He clearly has some hip dysplasia now. He's become VERY testy lately. He's never been aggressive, ever but now…
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Self Sabotage
I've been thinking about this for several days now. Even as I post and say all the "right" things for other people I can't seem to get back on all the right tracks for myself. I'm not moving and that's always been a problem. I'll do it for a short time then quit. That's probably the least of my worries these days. I'm not…
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Thin Slim Foods (part 2)
I didn't favorite this post and I'm way too lazy to go back and dig it out. But a while back I posted and asked if anyone had tried these foods because I was thinking of trying some. Well we did try them. I bought the sampler pack. http://www.thinslimfoods.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=51 We've…
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I finally got off my *Kitten* today!
It's so beautiful here now that the weather is changing that I went for a walk. I wore my usual work out clothes of which I had a "before" picture in. I decided to take an "after" pic today even though I'm not at goal hoping that if the pics showed improvement then I'd be more willing to walk every day or at least every…
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Primary Care Physician
So I've not had a PCP in about 18 years or so now. I figure, since I've changed my WOE so much, I probably should go see someone finally. If I've needed care I've just always used online services or quick care. I've only had blood drawn when insurance companies require it for new carriers at a new job. So on Nov 2nd I go…
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So I did the Idiot Test for You...
I've been Keto since April. I've been very good about keeping carbs low (under 25 grams) every day. I do over eat on my calories on occasion and I've become terrible at logging lately and I'm suddenly very lazy lately and no longer walking. But I've been VERY good about keeping my carbs at under 25 grams a day....until…
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Thin Slim Foods
Anyone had experience with this brand? https://www.thinslimfoods.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=13 Thanks!
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Health Care is Getting There...
As many of you know I review medical records for a living and I'm an RN. It took a long time for me to embrace the idea of Keto/LCHF because of what's been ingrained in me for so many professional years. Well I took the plunge and am so happy I did! Interestingly today I was reviewing a record and the provider states "For…
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Fathead Pizza Dough
I just made a sample batch of this to see if my entire family - Keto, LFHC, and Other would like this dough. Everyone loves it! My first batch did not take as long in the oven as the recipe indicates so some of it burned a bit - an easy correction but I've just made the realization you can flavor this stuff any way you…
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Zeal and Keto/LCHF
Because I have to take so many vitamins I've often thought of giving Zeal a try - now I have a reason more than ever. My oldest daughter and her husband are on the bandwagon for it. Anyone have any thoughts on it, used it or heard why or why not it is or isn't good for our WOE? I KNOW that drinking my vitamins is way…
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Making our own Cheese crisps - how do you log it?
When you nuke cheese to make it all crispy and delicious do you count the full pre cooked weight or the post weight? Something like string cheese doesn't change much but an oily/watery cheese like sharp white cheddar cooks down to nothing.
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True Confessions of Weight Loss Survivors
So I can't be the only one... My true confession since starting a new way of eating: I have one bra. I wash it very often. It's missing hooks in the back and doesn't fit right. I've needed new bras for a long time now - actually when I was 20 lbs heavier I needed them but kept saying "I'll lose weight". Which I am..yay me!…
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What's your guess?
I ordered a bourbon chicken sandwich at TGI Friday's. No bun. No mayo. Raw onion. I looked it up after I ordered...The normal sandwich is 1220 cal, 110 carbs, 2 fiber. I ate less than half the chicken, the bacon, tomato slice, one piece of onion, and three pickle chips....have no idea how to log it. Veggies/bacon are easy…
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Completely Unrelated to our WOE
So, I have to tell someone... I lost my job Friday. A job I'd had over a year with no issues because a new Director came in and decided she didn't like remote employees. So I, who lives in East Texas, lost my job in Atlanta, Ga because this woman wants her employees under her thumb all the time. I'm not speculating because…
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90 Days Keto
Wow...I can't believe it's already been 90 days and almost 30 lbs! Three months ago my friend Jennifer said "give it two weeks. If you can't do it fine, go back, but give it two weeks." I was hooked the first week and can't imagine eating any other way now.
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Cheesecake Factory Nutrients
Maybe I'm not using the correct key words but I can't find nutrition info online for Cheesecake Factory low Carb cheesecake....help! And yep....I ate the whole slice sans crust....I can't eat carbs for a week now
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Amazed by what this WOE is doing for me
She's 21 today and I'm making her favorite....a Mexican Feast! I've only had my BPC today and maybe a taste of the different meats I'm making for tonight for flavor checking - Not even an ounce in total I'm sure. I've saved my carbs and calories for enjoying dinner with all of my family. I am shocked that I've gone all day…
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Teens and LCHF?
My daughter has a family history of too many problems to count - Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Failure, Hypertension... She's a little overweight, but that's not my main concern. My main concern is her predisposition for all of these horrible chronic and deadly conditions. I can't get her to see that this WOE is an idea for her…
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This week was built to test me
I work from home most of the time. My kitchen is right there and I cook whatever I want when I want. This week not only am I going out of town but I'll be at a convention where the days will consist of continental pastry breakfasts and boxed lunches with sandwiches and chips. At least it will be a lot of walking. I must be…
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Holy Net Carb Counter, Batman!
I was checking the Launchpad and lo and behold I found the add on to show my net carbs here on MFP and add some pie graphs to my food diary on my desktop! (The pie graphs already show on my Android) It's awesome! I recommend this for anyone who wants to see their net carbs easy peasy!
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Keto and Gastric Bypass
So I can't be the only one here who's had gastric bypass surgery. In 2003 I weighted 363 lbs and had been very heavy my entire life. I had never, regardless of how I tried, been able to lose weight. I was dying. I knew I was dying and I had to do something so I had the Roux en Y Gastric Bypass surgery and I am convinced…
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Protein Help
I'm fairly new to low carb but want to stick with it. My protein, according to my log is over a lot. Last night by a bunch. I tried, as a late snack to get my fat up by noshing on some cheese but of course, that has protein too so that sky rocketed. I can't seem to get the fat without the protein. Is the protein overage…
