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No Carbs for how long? How long could one survive?
How many days could one survive without ANY carbs in their diet? I'll be the tester since my team of doctors recommends I consume as few carbs as I possibly can. I already have medical clearance for zero carbs so don't fret. I have a team of doctors standing by. Since my brain won't be able to function and they are…
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Does anyone else have a CONFIRMED carbohydrate intolerance?
I am wondering if anyone else here has a confirmed carbohydrate intolerance and if so how do you ward off low carb haters? I am tired of battling with the rest of the world about what I eat. I previously lost over 200lbs with the help of gastric bypass and was then diagnosed with primary carbohydrate intolerance due to the…
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3 net carb grilled cheese sandwhich!
You need a small mixing bowl, a fork and a sandwich container or small square storage bowl In the mixing bowl mix (this is made from the MIM recipe) 1/4 cup milled flax seed 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese (I used the stuff in the green container) 1/2 tsp. baking powder ~stir~ then add 1 tsp. butter 1 egg mix well and spread…
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Move on or repeat?
Today will be day 8 of level one for me and I am starting to wonder if I should repeat level 1 or move on... Why repeat? I can't do real jumping jacks or butt kicks because my right knee just isn't responding well (plus being a 38DDD, just not working out) I am still doing girl pushups I feel weak, I am struggling to hold…
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Show me your home gym, ladies especially!
Redoing my home gym, I got new equipment and it needs a new look. I need ideas!
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Drastic Change in activity level with new job?
Am I the only one that has a really hard time figuring out my activity level? I will be working 12 hour days 5 days a week and 5 hours 1 day and 1 day off. I do HARD physical labor for at least 3/4 of that time each day. I am not sure if I am going to be able to work out anymore until I adjust. So what do I change my…
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Update on middle school lunch detention and the bully
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/584147-moms-of-middle-school-high-school-kids-am-i-over-reacting this was the original thread Sorry my update turned into a small book I went to the school and talked with the teacher. He is a really young guy and this is his first year teaching. He got really pissed off really quick…
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Moms of middle school/high school kids, am I over reacting?
My son who is in 7th grade came home today and told me he had lunch detention. I ask him what he did to get detention and he tells me that he called a kid an idiot. So I say OK, well then you deserve detention, you know better. Then he says, but the other kid didn't get detention because he's the coach's son. To which I am…
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Human genes engineered into experimental GMO rice
I don't even know what to say except EWWWW! (NaturalNews) Unless the rice you buy is certified organic, or comes specifically from a farm that tests its rice crops for genetically modified (GM) traits, you could be eating rice tainted with actual human genes. The only known GMO with inbred human traits in cultivation…
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Rachel's Coffee Crumb Cake! LC, SF, GF, HP, KETO
Cake *dry ingredients* 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 T. golden flax meal 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. Just like sugar -brown 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Cake *wet ingredients* 1 egg 1 T. hot water 1 T. unsalted butter Topping 1 T. melted coconut oil 2 tsp. just like sugar brown 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 T. ground almond meal…
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Is it normal to actually be hungry more often
Is it normal to be hungry more often when you start eating more? This is my 3rd increase. I started at 1200 went to 1600 dropped 5lbs, went to 1800 dropped another 10 and now I am trying to go up again because I've been stalled for several weeks but my activity level is very high (training 1-2 hours daily) but every time I…
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Question for you fellas about lifting for teen boys
My son just turned 13, he's been doing the extreme makeover DVD with me for a few months and he cut out all processed foods, sugared drinks, etc... earlier this year. He is 6 foot tall and went from 206 to 184. He asked yesterday about lifting with me and I told him I would figure out what would be safe for him to do. Do I…
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Savory Golden Zero Carb/Gluten Free Bread Loaf
I really don't know what to say for myself except...I am in love! This bread was soooooooo good that I can't hardly contain myself! I just put on a little butter and ate a slice as is and even though it cooks up small this is great size for half sandwiches. Like all my recipes this was kid tested and approved! 1 cup golden…
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20 days of busting my rear and this is what I get! (graphic
I know these are not pretty but this is reality and probably for more people than I think. I've been here on MFP for a month, and for 20 consecutive days I have worked out in some fashion or the other for 1.5 to 2 hours a day. II do 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical daily I do a 15 minute workout with my 9 year old…
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40 days of busting my rear (really) or the next 20 days!
Just realized I should have posted a different title since my old one got bumped. If you saw my post a little over 20 days ago then you know what this is about if you didn't...…
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20 days of busting my rear part II
If you saw my post a little over 20 days ago then you know what this is about if you didn't... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/530324-20-days-of-busting-my-rear-and-this-is-what-i-get-graphic?error_user_id=17702099&error_username=RachelsReboot there is part 1 I wasn't going to post an update because I feel like I…
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Yes I've lost a lot of weight...
I've had a couple of people ask me about my weight loss since I've said a couple of times that I've lost over 100 lbs. Well I've lost 267 the first go round 60 before I came here to MFP and 12 since I've been here. That's 339, but who's counting! This is me on March 15th 2004 at 385lbs I had gastric bypass, I thought it…
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Norman peeps?
Everyone ok? We are good here, lots of damage surrounding us but somehow this little couple of blocks in my neighborhood made it through ok.
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Updated: Low Carb/SF/Gluten Free- Applie Fritters!
Sorry I am on my Kindle and I don't get to see all of the title when I type it. OOPS, NEW WORD! This was taken from my blog where I post recipes. If you know me you know I love flax meal, it's good for you, it's low carb and it's gluten free but you can only make so many things with flax meal right? WRONG! I miss…
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Self Defense/Martial Arts for women? Where to start?
I would like to get into some sort of self defense and or martial arts program. The field I am going into and currently do volunteer/non-profit work for has put me in a dangerous situation more than once and as I lose this weight and become healthier I also feel the need to learn a way to better protect and defend myself,…
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Low Carb, Gluten Free- Faux Fry Bread/Indian Taco
This is a modded MIM recipe 3 T. Golden Flax Meal 1 T. Almond Meal 1 T. Parmesan (green shaker) 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp, garlic powder or onion powder Mix dry ingredients well first Then add 1 Egg 1 tsp. butter Spread on microwavable plate to about the size you want your fry bread and microwave 30 seconds if you use…
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Help! nutrition info on venison hot links, sheep casing?
I helped make some venison hot links and I know what went into them but I can't find info on the casings we used. Pretty sure it was sheep. Also forgot to take a final count of how many we got from 7lbs deer and 3lbs pork mix. Any of you hunters have any info for me? *Edited to add that I can't ask my dad cause he's off…
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Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free- ALMOST Apple Fritter
Posted it on my blog. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/RachelsReboot/view/low-carb-sugar-free-gluten-free-almost-apple-fritter-239075
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3 Net Carb French Toast!
Again this is made with a basic MIM (muffin in a minute recipe) I am not claiming this as my own just showing people what you can do with a simple recipe. I did add this to the data base under French Toast Flax Almond 3 Tbsp flax meal 1 Tbsp Almond Meal (the almond meal adds to the flavor and helps this hold up better when…
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Been in the kitchen again! 100 cal, 2 carb, protein brownie!
Your stats may vary a little depending on your brand of protein powder This is made in the microwave in your sandwich container! 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1T. unsweetend cocoa 2T. Flax Meal 1 tsp. truvia or splenda 1/2 tsp. baking powder mix all those well then add 1 T. melted butter 1 egg 1 T. heavy whipping cream…
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Rich, creamy, high protein, low carb, sugar free ice cream
This is for a double chocolate but you can change up the flavors. I used a gel canister automatic ice cream maker. Sorry it started to melt in the pic, I was trying to clean up some of my mad scientist mess! This recipe makes 4-6 servings. Mix all of these ingredients well in your blender 3 scoops chocolate (or whatever…
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High protein/low carb/sugar free ice cream and a workout all
Thanks to whoever posted the protein ice cream link the other day. I decided to play with my daughters toy I used 3/4 cup unsweetened pur almond milk and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder then I burned 44 calories turning the darn thing for 10 minutes Got two mini cups of softserve! I chopped up a sugar free mint patty to…
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Tricep push downs and butterflys, can barely do any weight o
I can only do 15 lbs on tricep push downs and butterflys and I really struggle with the butterflys. Is there something else I can do in addition to these, this seems to be my weakest point so far. Butterflys make me want to cry like a baby and I am able to maintain proper form through the tricep pushdowns it's just…
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0 Net Carb Hot Dog Buns and what are these dishes called?
I used the savory MIM recipe with 1 T. Parmesan I split it between the two dishes but honestly each of them could have used the whole MIM More importantly does anyone know what these dishes are called, I got them at an estate sale, the are blue on the outside and are glass, pretty heavy and say they are microwave and…
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Lifting, bruising, lower heart rate, what's going on?
Ok I have a few questions, first off since I have been lifting more weight I am getting weird bruises like on the outsides of my thumbs, insides of ankles, outsides of knees and tops of feet. Is this normal? Is this from lifting or do I need to be looking for another cause? I notice they are a lot darker on my strength…
