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Gary Taubes books
Over 3 years ago _ I was listening to his books on audio while I was walking to help with weight loss. I found his views interesting but crazy. I would never have believed I would end up going low carb. I'm now re-reading the books - but the amount of content is overwhelming and still confusing. He seems to be saying that…
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Low energy and sleepiness
I've been ketogenic for about 9 months, started out at 30 gr/carbs, but the last few months more like 50. I'm getting more sleep than last year 7.5-8 hours, used to be more like 6. but I feel sleep deprived a lot. My fitbit and Garmin show my sleep quality is 75 - 90. I usually am asleep in 3 minutes. If I go to the gym…
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Eating carbs after workout
I've had an ongoing debate with my trainer about this. He insists I need to eat proteins and carbs as soon as possible after a workout. He knows I'm on a ketogenic diets and does not approve of it. My workout is weights and machines for 45-60 minutes - 3 times a week - no real cardio. I have no problem with the protein -…
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Rhodiola
Is anyone using Rhodiola as a supplement?
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Off Keto for a week - gained weight as I went back
I intentionally went of keto for a week - partly to test some neurological issues. I watched calories and did not gain weight, might have even lost a pound. I was not severely off, maybe 150 per day, normal is 30-50. As I glide back to load carb - I've seen a distinct rise in weight. - I would think that going back to keto…
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Excessive urination
I've been losing steady on Keto since last September, 2 lbs a week and then slower this year to 1/1.5 lbs a week. March I got stuck at a plateau till a few days ago. now I seem to be losing .5 to 1 lbs a day. When I woke up this morning- I felt much lighter - and sure - lowest weight in 30 years. The thing is I'm going to…
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Quality of fiber in hummus
I was just wondering if the fiber quality of commercial hummus might be less than that of whole beans due the grinding.
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Leg Press question
I have a book that says when using a leg press machine - not to extend leg completely. Why?
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Starvation mode
I've lost 40+ pounds - been on a 50grm ketogenic plan since November - initially losing 1.75 pounds a week, but I've been stalled for the last few weeks. I'm maintaining - not gaining so that's good. My feeling is that I've been eating too many foods that I'm guessing values for and need to be more precise. I do have one…
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Possible Keto Flu
When I first went ketogenic back around November - I made the transition in less than 2 weeks and never had keto flu. On Sunday I had to go to a party and thought I would nibble carefully, but it turned out to be a catered buffet. I'm lucky I don't get in this situations often - I normally only eat my own food as I have…
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Possible xylitol reactions
Saturday I was much more tired than usual - had to take a day nap, even after a full 8 hours sleep. Also had weird feelings- sort of nauseous and light headed. Not for lack of eating or working out too much. Friday night I had some home made cake that had a sort of stinging feeling on my tongue. My wife said she put too…
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Weight workouts and recovery
Since November I started working out in a gym [weights - not treadmill] and I'm now addicted. I've increased my intensity - and it's having good results, I'm more mobile, better strength & posture, stronger joints. I'm doing one hour +, three times a week. After a workout I'm feeling great, but the next day I'm wiped out.…
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Book on gym machines
I'm looking for a book that covers a variety of gym machines - with guidelines about use. I want to try several that I've never used. I have some books, but they mostly are on free weights. I have a trainer but he's away for a while.
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Potato consumption linked to greater risk of gestational diabetes, study finds
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/potato-consumption-linked-to-greater-risk-of-gestational-diabetes-study-finds-20160115-gm75lg.html But new research published this week in the British Medical Journal has found that women who eat more than five servings of potato a week before becoming pregnant are more likely to…
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Ketogenic Cheat Days
I've been doing keto for 3 or 4 months- around 30carbs per day- pretty consistently. I was losing 2 lbs per week, then upped my calories - so now I'm doing 1.75 lbs per week. I had a goal for last week and I ended up 3 lbs under that. This week I've intentionally not been careful - I've been eating with family and/friends…
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Brain function improvment in Keto
In social situations, I tend to focus on one person to the exclusion of other people and have a hard time picking up body language/visual cues. My wife says that after being on a Ketogenic diet for several months, that has changed and I'm more "with it". She also says my sense of humor is better. Is this a known side…
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Alcohol sensitivity- up and down
I've been on keto for several months - drinking a very small amount of alcohol. This week I've been pretty lax with my carb input for the first time. At the start of the week I had a little more alcohol than normal and felt the effects very fast. BY the end of the week I was able to drink a large amount with no issues. It…
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Daily carbs and weekend highs
I just reviewed my November carbs - I'm getting an average of 30 NET carbs - but on Saturdays I have family over and tend to go higher- from 40 to 60 [but only over 50 on 2 days]. Does this mes up my Keto state?
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Ketonix Breath Ketone Analyzer - need help
I've had one for 4 days and it's not making me happy. I've reset and calibrated several times, and tried different things. I get zero or levels less than 15 most of the time and my understanding is it should be over 40. The highest I got was around 25 - three times. Several times it has gone into slow motion, starts…
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Really hungry for the first time
I did the most intense workout [from my out of condition perspective] in years. 1.5 hours at a gym doing weights and equipment. When I came home I ended up having a 522 cal lunch - cheese and hummus. Is this normal - or should I have restrained myself? I doubt I burned too many calories. I was thinking I was dropping off…
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Ketonix Analyzer help needed
I just received one and the documentation is a bit weak. What numeric level indicates a good result?
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Gym weight workout advice needed
Up till now - my exercise consists of walking 4k to 7k per day, stretches twice a week and low-intensity kettlebell at my house, 2 or 3 times a week. I only log steps using a fitbit and I tell MFP to ignore it. I assume the intensity and calory burn of all my exercise can be ignored. My trainer has persuaded me to join his…
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How does salt help?
How does salt help to prevent constipation? I'm already taking magnesium and psyllium. I've had my second severe event this month, and its bad enough to make me drop Keto or raise my carb level from 25 to 50. I never had this issue til I started Keto 3 months ago, had some minor problems but they cleared up fast.
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Fiber and low-carb
I've seen threads here about not getting enough fiber and suggestions to make sure to eat certain foods with fiber, that make me wonder. e.g bananas - a banana has 27g of carbs and my goal is 25. I've even seen potatoes mentioned - I haven't eaten any for 4 months What am I missing?
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Tigernuts
I accidently found this today - anyone else use them? I was looking for more fiber Ecoideas Organic Skinned Whole Tigernuts --- Nature’s richest source of FIBRE Tigernuts are small tubers, not actual nuts – an important fact for those with allergies. The ancient Egyptians knew that the fruit of Tigernuts’ grass (Cyperus…
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Low protein
My protein goals are 100, but ending up more like 60. Fat and carb are usually close to target. If I increase protein I have to cut fat to stay within a 1445 kcal limit. Goals are carb 25g=7%, fat 105g=35%, protein 100g=28% What are the potential problems of having my protein low? I'm 244 lbs, down from 270 in May - on…
