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NSVs --> Non-scale victories ....
my love handles are shrinking :-) I have not lost any weight but I am obviously gaining muscle and losing fat because the love handles are definitely smaller
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on my own tonight for supper so here is what I am having :-)
Warm glucomannan chocolte pudding (almond milk, glucomannan, truvia, cocoa) topped with fat free greek yogurt ... feels decadent :-)
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xylitol and stevia
I have a couple of green drink powders I like to supplement with. One is unsweetened (yuck :-)) The other is sweetened with stevia and xylitol. The second one seems more satisfying which makes me wonder if my brain sees the sweeteners as carbs? What is your experience with stevia, xylitol and ketosis?
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Do you use a protein supplement (i.e. shake/powder)
I am looking for something cheap, and lactose free (whey protein can be but is not always lactose free) and relatively tasty.
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post 40 strength training
So, I am 47 (soon 48) and started doing a personal training program after work twice a week. I am not doing heavy lifting but am aiming for general toning and strength. My main concern right now is that on the days I do strength training I am starving even if I eat the calories I burn. I generally eat lots of protein and…
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Shoe suggestions
Looking to buy new shoes. I will be running 2-3 x per week (~ 5km) and doing strength training (machine based mostly to protect my almost 50 year old back) twice per week. Recommendations?
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Here is a blog post that I have found helpful as I start THM
http://tickers2.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hoferdh/view/thm-fat-carb-protein-limits-657616 Please share other helpful resources here as well
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ketosis but no weight loss
I have been in ketosis for 3 weeks and walking 30-50 min most days. I have not lost a thing. Granted, I only have about 15-20 to lose. My hubby who has about double that to lose has lost 5 lbs. I am thinking about adding in some weight lifting but starting off easy. Any advice?
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what is going on with mfp carbs?
I had half a cup of saurkraut on my salad for lunch and when I went to track it differnet choices ranged from 0 - 9 g carbs? I also had 1/8 of an english cucumber and found wide variations in the carbs alotted depending on which cucumber choice I made in mfp???? Saurkrat could vary. I don't know if anyone adds sugar to…
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xylitol, stevia and ketosis
will either xylitol or stevia impact my ketosis? I know each are supposed to be carb free but when I have my green drink that is sweetened with these instead of my unsweetened green drink, I feel like I have had carbs. Is it all in my head?
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low carb flu
I had been doing keto for about 10 days. It took about 4 to get through my initial low carb flu and then I was going well. My son's birthday came and I eased up a bit. Not a binge but ate some extra chocolate and fruit. Definitely was not in keto. Yesterday as I tried to get back into keto, I was starving all day. Today I…
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Where are all the Forty, Fabulous and Fit Working moms???
Looking for support from other fabulous working moms in their forties. I am 45 with two teens (18 and 16). I work in an education related field. this was my first year working full time after many years of part time and the result is I have put on some weight. I need support to take it off. I only need to lose about 20 lbs…
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If I am eating low carb and staying within my calories ...
... does it matter if my fats are high? I am eating things like eggs and sardines, lots of fresh and cooked veggies. I am staying within my 1200 calories unless I workout and then I eat most of my calories back so does it matter if my fats is higher than MFP recommends? I feel so much better cutting back on carbs but I…
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Is this a good post-workout snack?
two eggs, 5 pickled banana pepper rings, 1 sliced tomato, big glass of water, big mug of green tea tasted delicious and I think it is a good post-workout snack - am I right?
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Tell me about Primal Eating
I have heard this term thrown around and would like to hear more about what it means
