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exercise
I'm at rung 5. Usually 20-25 carbs per day, I go very easy on the dairy and nuts, and struggle with the fat/protein ratio...and my sin is coke zero. My diary is open. My question is about working out. Swimming is my exercise of choice. Since starting low carbing 10 weeks ago...I struggle SO mightily with exercising energy…
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vitamin supplements and deficiencies
I need some advice and suggestions about what kinds of vitamins and supplements you use. I've been fighting a vitamin c deficiency for a few weeks now. It's slow coming back, and now I'm concerned I may have other deficiencies. I had hair loss and bleeding gums, so I started taking a bunch of vitamin C. I also started…
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Prednisone and low carbing
Help. I think I've pinched a nerve in my neck. (Did it once before a few years ago) The doc gave me a round of prednisone...maybe a couple of weeks or so....to fix it. I'm probably going to try to see my doc tomorrow before it gets worse. Have any of you Atkins people had to take it, and how did it affect you? Any advice?…
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carb shock?
I'm interested in knowing if this is something any of you do. I know my body acclimates to any diet changes I make in an attempt to lose weight....low carbing has been most successful for me, yet I've slowed down to a snails pace. It seems I need very little food to actually survive...who knew...lol. Here's a link to a…
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Any atkins/low carbers here?
I was a swimmer LONG before I was a low carber(about 7 weeks now.) I've found that I dont have a lot of energy reserve for any long distance swims...even my pre-atkins workouts are a struggle now. Anyone else low carbing and swimming and have any tips?
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more fat, less protein
Can you guys share your tips or food suggestions to get your fat grams higher than your protein...and still keep your calories reasonable? I cant seem to find the balance, or a happy medium. I'm on week six, extended induction and keep my carbs between 18-25.....usually around 20. I try to keep my calories below 1700. My…
