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I took a break from LCHF. It seems a lot has chaged. Advice would be appreciated.
I lost almost 60 lbs on LCHF. I stupidly took a break and regained around 35 of it. My first time around, the instructions by long-time LCHF members on this site were very different than they are now. The old instructions were to eat more fat and to not worry if we’re not hungry. We were told not to force ourselves to eat.…
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Are there any vegetarians here?
I know there's a saved thread about vegans, but it doesn't seem to be in use. I'm not vegan, but I am vegetarian. I eat eggs and dairy products, but I do not eat any animals of any kind. I'd love to hear some meal ideas from fellow LCHF vegetarians.
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Back to the Gym-Sugar Cravings Up
I recently went back back to the gym. I workout hard, with heavy weight. My desire for sugar is steadily increasing and so is my carb intake. I lost almost 60 pounds before I started working out and I don't want to blow it after making such great progress on low carb. Do I need to increase something in my diet? More…
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Latest Labs-Not as Happy as I'd Like to be
Hi, low-carbers. I had my annual wellness screening today and I'm not pleased with my LDL number. It jumped 29 points since last August. I'd like your thoughts. The only change I've made is increasing my cream consumption. I use around a pint every two days. I used to measure one tablespoon, but I started just pouring it…
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Can I invite someone to join us?
My wife is struggling with weight loss and I think our group could help her. I have been very successful with LCHF, but she has not. Is there a way for me to send a link or does an admin need to invite her? Thanks in advance.
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Most Recent Lab Results
For anyone wanting ammo for people telling them LCHF will give them high cholesterol and/or triglycerides, here are my latest lab results, taken last week. I have been LCHF for almost one year and I've lost 53.5 lbs. Total Cholesterol-165 HDL-71 LDL-81 Ratio-2.3 Triglycerides-63 My weight at the time of my lab draw was 121…
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Which Books, Articles, Podcasts, etc. do You Recommend?
I have a friend who is curious about keto, but worried about the long-term effects. I've recommended Dr. Sarah Hallberg's Ted Talk and "The Art and Science of Low Carb" by Phinney and Volek". Do any of you have any favorite books, articles, podcasts, etc.? I know we have a ton of info in our "stickies", but I don't want to…
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A1C 6.0?!! LCHF since last August
How concerned should I be about my A1C being 6.0? I'm reading that means I'm pre-diabetic, but I have zero signs or symptoms and the paper my results are on say my expected results were between 3.0 and 6.0. I've never had it tested before a week and a half ago and just got my results today. My fasting glucose is always…
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To Those Who Have Added Strength Training
How long did the scale stay up when you added strength training? I know healing muscles hold on to water, but how long does it last? This scale is irritating me. Have you noticed slower gains and a need for an extra rest day between workouts while on this WOE?
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I'm melting.
Does anyone else feel like they're melting? I actually feel more squishy after losing 16 lbs. Is this normal?
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Don't be shy. I know it's not just me. I've looked it up.
My fiance has been telling me my armpits stink. I've been in ketosis for around 6 weeks. I already knew my breath was gross, but now my armpits and "lower region" are "spicy" smelling. I already use Mitchum 48 hour deodorant and have very good hygiene. I start stinking quickly after showering and applying deoderant. I even…
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I strangely lost my sweet tooth over the last few years.
Has anyone else lost their desire for sweets? I have enjoyed them less and less over the last few years. When I was thin, I loved sweets. I could eat a pan of brownies in a day or two. As I gained more and more weight, my desire for sweet was replaced with a desire for spicy. My desire for fried and cheese-coated food also…
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Do I need to eat if I'm not hungry?
I've been following a HFLC diet for about 3.5 weeks. I've been in ketosis since the second day. When I've dieted in the past, not eating below my BMR was strongly advised by people who were more knowledgable than I was. Is that still important on HFLC? My BMR is 1,420 cals and I've barely eaten 1,000 cals and it's almost…
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What does NSV mean?
Hello. I joined this group yesterday and I don't know the lingo. What does NSV mean? Are there any other acronyms I need to know?
