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Keto without a gall bladder
Hello folks, I'm 24 days into ketosis (based on ketostix confirmation of ketone bodies present in my urine). Average total carbs about 32/day, and for the most part things are fine, I'm over the worst of the flu issues. However, I'm still running into the issues I've had when I've tried to eat keto in the past, which is…
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Frugal MFP frustrations
[rant] Man, I tell you. I keep trying to reign in my food/restaurant/alcohol budget. Every year I say "I can do better." This year I set my budget to 12.6% of gross income. IT'S STILL averaging out to 18% of my gross income. What was the average last year? 16%. I'M NOT DOING BETTER. I spend more on food/restaurant/alcohol…
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Probably not getting enough fat/salt/something?
Hi folks, 5 weeks into keto. Still having issues with light-headed/wanting to die at the personal trainer. Endurance for cardio stuff seems to have recovered okay (not fully, but not terrible, either), but I'm feeling really crappy with heavy lifting/big muscle group stuff where my body is either bent over,…
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An end to my high fat way of eating
I've been eating much lower carb for the past year. In the past 12 months I've lost a total of 14 lbs. However, I'm unhappy with the lab results from my recent physical. I think I have to go back to not eating red meat, bacon, eggs and cheese every day. My overall metabolic stuff is nominally the same, but after years of…
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Recommendation for home cardio machine
My doctor has recommended I buy a cardio/full body workout machine for home for the winter to treat some physical issues I have. I've been running, but she thinks I probably would do better with a bike or elliptical (lower impact on my joints). I've used machines somewhat like this at the gym and have enjoyed them. Can…
