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Rivers and lakes loaded with artificial sweetener.....
Seriously...like the title says. I'm shocked. Just on the news today. http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/rivers-lakes-loaded-with-artificial-sweeteners-researchers-say-1.2411398
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keto treats for road trip?
Any ideas for treats to being on a road trip. Normally road trips are binge fests for me. Chips, cookies, burgers, fries, pop. I want to be prepared so I'd like to make se cookies or brownies or....? Only possible problem is that all I can find here for stevia is the little liquid things. Cannot find a big bag. I also…
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ways to use kale
I have tons of Russian kale on ky garden I need to pick but looking for ideas. Can only eat so many kale chips ;)
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Vacation and keto
My kids and I are going on a little vacation next Friday and Saturday. We are going to be running a foam run (along with lots of mud!!). I've never been to this area before so I'm not sure what food will be available. My youngest son has celiac disease so we will need to choose places to eat where he can eat. So my…
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I just want people to notice lol
I haven't been at work in a week and a half and was feeling awesome in my size smaller scrubs. Not one single person noticed so I felt a bit bummed out. Not that I expect others to acknowledge me, but just ONE person saying "wow, you've lost weight" would've gave me a little spring in my step. *sigh*
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Day 28 update with pics
Day 28. 13.8 lbs down, 21" gone. Bought myself a pair of jeans a size smaller and a lululemon top. First time I've ever been able to fit into lulu clothes :)
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stinky pee?????
I know....way TMI but today's day 5 of Atkins induction and my pee stinks! Can't even describe it. I feel awesome today. Urine is clear, no pain so I'm sure it's not a UTI. Is this normal?
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rhubarb and kale recipes please
I've got 6 rhubarb plants ready to be picked and tons of kale as well. I'd have no problems using the rhubarb in my old life but with lchf...I'm not sure Also any good kale recipes other than kale chips?
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OT question. antidepressant withdrawal
I could ask this elseware but I feel safe here. Has anyone here ever before weaned off antidepressants and did you ever gets the "zaps"? I've weaned from 15 mg to 5 mg cipralex over 4 months. This drop from 7.5 to 5 has left me with the brain and body zaps. Doesn't matter what I'm doing but I get what feels like an…
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Wow...the main forums....so mad now
I asked a simple question about raw cows milk vs almond milk and got my butt ripped apart by all of the vultures. Wow, they are so so so rude. :( No wonder I stick to my groups and not the main forums.
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goal rewards?
I'm curious if you all have a reward planned for yourself when you hit a goal or your end goal? When I get to Onederland in another 18 pounds I'm going for a Mani and pedi. When I get to my goal weight of 160 I am going in for a haircut and color. My hair right now is half way down my back and the last two haircuts I got…
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refilling glycogen stores?
I started out doing Atkins but I've kind of just went to a keto diet because I'm not quite following induction to a T. Anyways I was reading and some websites say its VITAL to replenish or refill glycogen stores once a week by having a high carb day. From what I understood you can keep your body in ketosis for years…
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The scale is a liar!
I was so so so angry and frustrated the past few days. I've maintained or gained this entire week (week 3). Today is official weigh in day and I'm up 1/4 lb. Grrr ok, lets do measurements. Wow alright! Down 2.75" THIS week for a grand total of 17" in 21 days over my bust, waist, hips, thighs and arms. So the scale can just…
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eating pre and post run?
I was a bit nauseated this morning so only had my coffee (stevia and heavy cream) with 2 hardboiled eggs and a tbsp of butter. I ran 6.5 km in 1 hour. Got home and my blood sugar plummeted. Had a panic attack due to the blood sugar. Grrrr. So I just ate a slab of turkey meat and an ounce of cheese but man...don't wanna go…
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sex drive and low carb
Has anyone noticed an increase in sex drive going low carb? I have zero sex drove....have not had one since I was probably 19 and I'm now 33. My doctor won't check my hormones because of my age. I'm hoping a greater desire one of the many benefits of LC. ;)
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Plantar fasciitis in BOTH feet???
Ok I'll make my admission first that I have ignored the pain and kept running through it. I generally run 2 or 3 times a week and have for months. The pain has just started in my other foot so it's not fun at all. My foot almost feels like a really bad bruise and sometimes feels like something stabbing through my heel. The…
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whole 30
Is anyone up for doing a Whole30? :)
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lower back pain with deadlifts and ab work
I've been doing Les Mills Pump and loving it. I have completed it in the past but didn't do the Hardcore Abs workout due to back pain. I REALLY want to do it this time, but same problem. If I don't use proper form and let my back arch then I don't have any pain, but as soon as I use proper form and keep my back flat to the…
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My fitness goal.....
Last year my husband, kids and I went on an amazing hike an hour from home. The views were breathtaking, the experience with my kids was amazing, but the hike....OMG, I was in tears by the time I got to the top. It is literally straight up a mountain. At the time I was throwing myself out there because I had been almost…
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12 days in and I feel AMAZING! pics included
I am 12 days in on Atkins induction phase. I feel absolutely amazing. The first 3 or 4 days really sucked. I had headaches, dizziness, major major food cravings, completely exhausted and hungry no matter what I ate. Now day 12 I have tons of energy. I am awake and ready to roar at 6 am. I no longer need 10 hours of sleep.…
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Need LC friends please
i am starting Atkins tommorow. I am desperately needing some friends who are in the same boat who aren't afraid to critique my daily plans. Just needing someone for accountability. :) Thanks!
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5 days in.....shocked
Today is day 5 of Atkins induction. First 3 days sucked. Major cravings, headache, exhausted, cranky. Yesterday was good. No headache, minimal cravings, mimal hunger. I'm shocked at how much less bloated I feel and even look. I change my profile pic if you want to check. Haven't measured yet but feels like I lost at least…
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strong lifts program at home without a squat rack?
Is it possible to do the program at home without a squat rack? I don't have the funds to join the gym (cheapest one here is $70/month) which means I also don't have the funds for a squat rack. Any ideas?
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Looking for LC friends
I am starting Atkins tommorow and would love some friends. Prefer someone not shy to critique my meals or give me constructive critisism and I will do the same if youd like :) Looking to shed 70 pounds. Thanks!
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running while low carb
Today is day 2 of Atkins induction. Yesterday was 20 net carbs. I woke up with quite a headache and pretty tired but Wednesdays are run day with my friends. We usually run 5 or 6 km. I'm wondering if I should just push through it or listen to my body and go take a nap. Ideas?
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sugar cravings
Wow I am nearing the end of day 1 of Atkins induction and I don't think I have ever craved sugar so badly. I'm hanging in there but wow.....no words.
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pie chart and numbers don't line up
My pie chart seems to have the right figures but when I look at the nutrition chart with the numbers listed in a column its way off. Says I've ate 21 carbs and my goal is 196 g even though my macros are set to 5% carbs. Then it says I've gone almost triple what my fat goal is even though its set at 70%. Any idea what's…
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are you pregnant?
Unless you see a baby emerging from a woman....do not ask her if she's pregnant. After feeling super frustrated today with no weight loss, no change in the way my clothes fit and just feeling fat and bloated, a patient of mine patted my stomach and asked if I was having a baby. After blurting out "no just fat" I walked…
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too fat to lift?
Hey everyone. I am a 33 year old female, 5'8, 226 lbs. I've dabbled with lifting over the past couple of years and am currently doing Les Mills Pump 3x a week and running 3x a week. I haven't been tracking my nutrition until a couple days ago. I'm at 2100 calories. 40/30/30 macros. I seem to gain and lose the same 5 lbs.…
