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Struggling! Pcos
I've been pretty sure for a while that I have PCOS, but was just "officially" diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. I have not been able to lose weight in a year through dieting and exercising. I've lost 90 pounds, but I hit a wall after the 90 pounds. I upped my exercise, decreased my calories,increased my calories blah blah blah.…
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Holy Grail of Keto desserts?
2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 packet splenda GREAT treat and about 85% fat. High calorie, but I'm going to use it for fat fasting. Calories: 363 Carbs: 12 Fiber: 11 Fat 38 Protein: 4 that's 1 net carb! Tastes like chocolate frosting! I put it in the fridge to solidify the oil for…
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Struggling!
I've been pretty sure for a while that I have PCOS, but was just "officially" diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. I have not been able to lose weight in a year through dieting and exercising. I've lost 90 pounds, but I hit a wall after the 90 pounds. I upped my exercise, decreased my calories,increased my calories blah blah blah.…
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A Doughnut!?
I was in day 5 being back in ketosis, and I stupidly emotionally gave in to a chocolate glazed doughnut. It was delicious!!! I still stayed around 32-ish net carbs. I'm not feeling horrible about it. I enjoyed it, it's over now and I'm moving on. My question is, how long approximately does it take to get back into ketosis…
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Just don't have energy!
So I've been doing "low carb" since the beginning of June. I've lost 11 pounds only going to the gym twice, after not being about to lose anything for almost a year , which is AWESOME!! My ketostix have been saying I was in ketosis consistantly.. again great! However, I just am not having ANY energy. None. It's hard for me…
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Bathroom troubles... not going!! (TMI)
Hi everyone, Since starting low- carb I'm really having trouble being regular in the bathroom. When I do go, it's not a lot. I drink nearly 2 gallons of water per day so I'm not dehydrated... I eat veggies, spinach, and take Metamucil (4tsp/day which is higher than recommended!) and still NOTHING! One of the reasons I've…
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Looking for some active low carb female friends!
Hi everyone.... I'm trying LC/Keto after losing 100 pounds since 2010, but not losing an ounce over the past year! I've actually gained some weight because I started fueling my body properly. Before, I ate 1000-1300 calories and went to the gym 5-6 days per week. Was losing NOTHING. I found Eat More To Weigh Less, and now…
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The holy grail for high fat low carb dessert? :D
2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 packet splenda GREAT treat and about 85% fat. High calorie, but I'm going to use it for fat fasting. Calories: 363 Carbs: 12 Fiber: 11 Fat 38 Protein: 4 ETA that's 1 net carb! TASTY!!!!
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Looking for some active female LC friends!
Hi everyone.... I'm trying LC/Keto after losing 100 pounds since 2010, but not losing an ounce over the past year! I've actually gained some weight because I started fueling my body properly. Before, I ate 1000-1300 calories and went to the gym 5-6 days per week. Was losing NOTHING. I found Eat More To Weigh Less, and now…
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Carb Level? and best Potassium/Magnesium sources?
I can stay in ketosis even at around 50g of carbs per day (maybe higher....i haven't tried...) which is nice, and allows me a little wiggle room. My question is, would I lose weight more quickly if I dropped down to under 20g? Or is ketosis just ketosis? Also, I think my Potassium/Magnesium is low. I know I'm not getting…
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Just Starting, looking for support and friends
I started trying to do the Keto Diet Tuesday After Memorial Day. I lost 8 pounds in 6 days (starting weight 208) and that included a big binge on Atkins bars. LOL. I made it 10 days and then I had an emotional weekend and had graham crackers, marshmallows, chips and salsa, Indian buffet and TCBY over Saturday and Sunday..…
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IT Band and Hip Abductor tear- exercise ideas?
I have a 2nd degree Hip abductor tear and IT Band problems in my right leg. I was doing cardio 5 days per week and strength 3. Now I'm not sure what to do for cardio... I can't even walk my dog and I don't have access to a pool. Anyone have suggestions? I really don't want to just be sedentary... i know I can continue to…
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Changing Jobs = increase calories?
Starting Monday, I'll be going from a job where I'm at a desk for 8 hours per day to one where I'm on my feet in a lab for 8 hours. I'm currently at Moderate activity, as I workout about 4.5 hours per week total. Will I need to increase my calories to adjust for a higher TDEE from walking around and such?
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Everyone looks better than me at my weight??
Is it all in my head? I'm 5'8" and 191 pounds. Down from 290 pounds. My waist is 38 inches and my hips are 42.5. I see pictures of people that say they are my weight, and they look SO much smaller than me.... I do have one of those stomachs that "hangs down" ... or "apron stomach" and also I tend to lose weight LAST in my…
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Scooby Website changed its calculations??
I calculated a few weeks ago (and I did it probably 10 times to make sure I was doing it correctly.....) at http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Female 190lbs 25 years old 68 inches Moderate exercise 15% cut I got the number 2210 for my calorie goal. I've been eating this for about 1.5 weeks now.... The site said…
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Suggestions for eating more... I can't afford it every day!
I've pretty much gone through 90% of the food in my house from eating over the past week... I generally try to stay clear of processed foods. I eat a lot of fruits/veggies.... but these are low calories... If i eat more race/grains then my carb macro goes sky high.... Anyone have suggestions for eating more and healthily…
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Extremely Red and Itchy When Exercise Outdoors
Everytime I exercise outdoors, for example I walked my dog for 30 minutes about 3.0 mph and it's 91 Degrees outside,I get all red and itchy and my face will even itch and burn sometimes. I'm not new to exercise, I've been exercising consistently the past 2 years. This happens pretty much EVERY time I do any workout…
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Stil Netting under BMR on some days
My exercise lately has been minimal due to an injury, (walking dog 3.0 mph for about 30-60 min per day). I calculated on Scooby as lightly active and it gave me 1670 BMR and 1960 is 15% off my TDEE. That's what I've been eating. I got a heart rate monitor today and went for my 45 minute walk. Averaging heart rate of 117, I…
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Feeling Super Tired After Upping Cals
I upped my cals yesterday from 1250 to 1960... I feel soooo exhausted after eating so much today and yesterday. It's 8:30 and I may just go to bed.... Is this normal.. maybe because my body is working to digest all of this "extra" food and raise my metabolism after so long of barely scraping by? Just wondering if anyone…
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100 Pounds Lost So Far! :) With Pics!
I was feeling a bit down around my TOM, and hating my body... so I started going through pictures from over the past 2 years. All I can say is WOW! Seeing all of the pictures really gave me the strength to keep going . I'm 5'8" and started at around 285-290 in June 2010. I now weigh 190lbs as of last Sunday. My goal weight…
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Exercise and Intermittent Fasting?
Hi all, I plan to do the "Fast-Five" (intermittent fasting- fast 19 hours per day with 5 hour eating window) for 2-3 weeks starting next Monday. My biggest concern is this- Is okay to still continue my normal workout routines during this time? Will my body get enough nourishment and have enoug he energy/stamina? My normal…
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Up calories all at once?
People keep telling me "up your calories slowly!" Right or wrong? Why? I went from 1200-1600 monday before starting EM2WL.... Today I bumped the 1600 up to my recommended 1960.
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Starting today... I'm Scared!!
I know what to expect... and I KNOW i've been eating too little for way too long (1200-1300 per day I've been constantly hungry....)... but I'm still scared to death to do this. I'm 5'8" 190lbs (down from 290) 25 y/o F I work at a desk job for 9 hours a day and because of an injury I will not be able to exercise much for…
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I feel so cold!
I've lost 100lbs, and these days I get sooooo cold... I used to be very "hot natured," but now I am freezing with goosebumps all of the time. The A/C at work is set on 74 F and everyone is comfortable, some even a little warm. I'm sitting in my office with a space heater and a jacket. My thyroid was checked 2 months ago…
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Fasters- Do you get irritable? My first week
I started the Fast Five IF on Monday, and so far so good. Monday was easy because I was very motivated, Tuesday a bit more difficult but still made it, and Wednesday was fairly easy as I was busy all day. Today I am not feeling hungry, but every day around lunch time since Tuesday I feel super irritable.... Could it be…
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Anxiety about all of the contradicting info!!
I must admit, all of the different advice on what is correct, what is incorrect, eat exercise calories, don't eat exercise calories, eat protein here but not here, your body is burning carbs not fat, don't eat at this time, eat more calories, eat less calories, stalling... etc etc etc..... It's all making me ANXIOUS about…
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How many reps/sets?
Hi everyone! I've inorporated strength training into my routine... Mondays and Wednesdays I warm up for 30 minutes on the treadmill, and then hit the weight machines. I use a weight on each machine to where I can do 12 reps.. and the 10-12 are usually very difficult. I do 3 sets of 12 reps. The first week, I was very sore…
