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Lesson Learned: Don't take a hot shower right after a hard workout
I pushed myself extra hard running today, and since I was in a hurry to make it to an appointment I jumped right into the shower without resting even for a second. By the time I finished my shower I felt lightheadedness, extreme weakness, shakiness, numbness in my hands, tunnel vision, nausea, ringing in my ears that…
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Is this too carb-heavy for keto?
Should I split this lunch meal into two (I really hope not) or is it okay to eat it in one setting provided I have a 0 carb dinner? I just want to stop feeling hungry at least once this week and this meal looks bulky enough for that purpose.. Here is my day so far with the planned lunch:
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How long does it take to get into ketosis?
My sister decided to go keto and I decided to do a couple of weeks for support and to shake up the routine. It reminded me of when I did it a couple of years ago and how extremely hungry I got back then too. It's my 4rth day and I'm starving... I just can't get full.. I'm doing everything right apparently, under 25 net…
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Many conversations about one topic: Why is wanting to be "normal" weird?
Everyone who knows me knows that I have been taking my sweet time to lose the last 50 or so pounds. I'm no longer in the high danger zone according to BMI (class 1 obesity) and my blood tests are all within normal. Having started losing due to health reasons, I no longer feel the urge to do it quickly and I spend more of…
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Best kale recipe you've ever had
Today I will be trying kale for the first time. I'm generally an avid lover of leafy greens, and I crave them often. I've discovered a whole range of leafy greens that I've never tried and decided to embark on a mission of trying anything green at least once, no matter how much it costs. Yesterday I tried swiss chard and I…
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Calling all vegans or anyone who know how to make seitan.
I'm not vegan, but I don't really enjoy meat. I'm out of creative ways to introduce more protein since soy products are not easy come by for me. I tried seitan once and I loved it, so I managed to buy some vital wheat gluten. The only problem is: all the recipes I found use nutritional yeast. I don't have access to that.…
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A curious question about keto and IF
I don't do keto, but out of general curiosity I have a question. I've seen people combine keto with IF (eating window). I've even seen people go for a single meal approach. Wouldn't having multiple smaller meals be a better approach to get into and stay in ketosis? I mean ingesting 100 grams of protein plus about 20 net…
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Can a female get bigger muscles without supplements?
I was reading a thread about a female who says she has gained a lot of muscle in a short time. Now I don't believe this is the case, but it made me curious. I'm a 5'6 female who is naturally strong and with genetics that make me bigger framed and a bit more muscular than the usual person of my age. I'm severely overweight…
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Protein pancake [REAL] recipes?
I'm looking for a way to use protein powder in pancakes, but I hated all the eggs and banana concoctions, and anything made with oats had to go into trash (could not handle the texture). I'm just looking for guidelines on how to change the ratios of ingredients in a regular pancake recipe to accommodate protein powder…
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My experience with bulletproof coffee
I have been curious about this lately, and finally decided to try it today. I did not buy any overpriced ingredients, just used regular coffee, store bought regular butter, and coconut oil that was pressed yesterday! (we have a friend who operates a small oils business and has an industrial oil press - fun fact: it takes…
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What's the most amazing soup you've ever had?
A couple of days ago I made the most amazing barley soup. Turns out cumin and dill is an unexpected but surprisingly delicious combination. Here it is: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/barley-and-lentil-soup-with-swiss-chard-231578 Except I did not use swiss chard, I used spinach. I'm not sure I'll ever be able…
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Examine.com Research Digest
Examine.come is now 4 years old and to celebrate that they have published one of their research digest issues for free! Interesting stuff.. Take a look http://v6.examinecdn.com/erd/Issue5-free.pdf
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Strength training: what do you think about this article?
I've come across a peculiar article, and since I'm not trying to maximize results, merely looking to help preserve a little bit more muscle while losing weight and gain a little bit more strength than I currently have, it piqued my interest. I've only been cleared to do a limited variety of movements (long story).…
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How do you log things that do not exist in the database?
I've been craving some local plant that is not registered in the database, and it looks to be the kind of craving that lasts for days since it has a a very short season before it gets too tough to eat. I'm not sure how to log it.. It's a type of a thistle called Gundelia, and we usually consume the roots and/or the…
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Cheese substitute?
I want to make a recipe that calls for gruyere cheese, but I don't have access to it. How does this cheese melt? Does it do the stretchy thing like mozzarella, melts into a watery consistency like cream cheese, or keeps its shape like feta? I have feta, mozzarella, cream cheese, kashkawan and parmesan around the house. Oh…
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Addicted to Tomatoes
They say admitting it is the first step. Here I said it. I'm addicted to tomatoes. Ever since I was old enough to eat solid food. I don't consider a meal done unless I follow it by a tomato. Even when the meal is tomato soup and spaghetti marinara with insalata caprese on the side. If I'm working and stressed, I take a…
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How do dancers train?
I've always admired dancers, all kinds of styles. Their strength and the control they have over their bodies is how I see myself in a perfect world. Now that ship has sailed for me, and age is not the only culprit. I have zero musicality, zero rhythm and -100 coordination. With that out of the way, what do those who study…
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Is anyone thinking about doing a detox?
Read this first http://examine.com/blog/detoxes-an-undefined-scam/ I know it has been discussed to death, but I thought this article puts it together in concise and clean format, without the distraction of forum replies.
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Going out for Italian, need recommendations
So I'm going out for Italian today. I have not been to an Italian restaurant before, so I'm not sure about the choices. I need help making tasty choices (calories are not an issue, not looking to diet today) I'm not a big fan of meat, though I don't mind some ground meat as a part of a dish, but not dishes where meat is…
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The every other day diet
For those interested, the official book is currently on a huge discount on amazon for the kindle version. $2.99! http://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Day-Diet-That-Lets-Weight-ebook/dp/B00CO79BW0/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1417457934
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A trick to make homemade almond milk more like store bought
Homemade almond milk is usually watery and lacks the viscosity of store-bought milk which has various starches and gelling products added. To give it that thickness, simply take half of the milk, scald it (near boil it) and add it back to the other half and viola! If you heat up the whole quantity it becomes thick like…
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What to do with sweet n' low?
I got a 50 packet box for free and I'm not a heavy coffee drinker - maybe a small cup every week or two, which I like black anyway. Same story with tea. As for other drinks, I rarely drink them. I have always been a water drinker since I was a child. What else can I do with sweet n' low? How does it handle hot oatmeal? Do…
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What does it mean when people say they "feel better" after certain diet modifications?
Every now and then I will see posts stating that someone felt better after cutting sugar, gluten, artificial sweeteners.. etc, or going low carb, vegan, paleo, fast.. etc, or even trying certain detox diets. I know I feel better every time I do a course of iron supplements for my recurring deficiency because I stop feeling…