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Cholesterol Test Results-Concern or not?
Got back annual test results today. Just starting to research this but wanted to share and get others thoughts. Below are the results from Jan 2017 (non-Ketogenic diet) and then Jan 2018 (keto diet for about 3 months): Total Chol: 202 -->230 Triglycerides: 77 -->58 LDL-C: 129 -->138 HDL: 58 -->78
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In Ketosis and hungy! Want Carbs!
I've been in ketosis for about 10 days and I am hungry! I also want to down a bag of tostitos with salsa. The hunger and desire for crunchy chips is increasing. I've tried eating nuts to get rid of my need to crunch. I've tried celery with almond butter. But, I also feel hungry. A few days ago, I up'd my calories a bit to…
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recipe ingredients to macronutrients per serving
Does anyone know of a program where you can input the recipe ingredients and then # of servings and the program will tell you macronutrients per serving?
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Fried Chicken - how bad?
Am in ketosis but had terrible craving for Fried Chicken. Had two breasts and a wing. Do you think I just knocked myself out of ketosis?
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Unsweetened Coconut?
Went to the store this morning. I can find 5 different variations of Sweetened coconut but nothing unsweetened. Where am I supposed to find this? And while I'm at it, as a newbie to this type of eating, I am now noticing how much crap the stores subject us to.
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Need more fat!
I never thought I would say those words! But my protein intake is too high (between 105 and 115; should be around 65 or 70) and my fat intake is too low. Need ideas please for how to increase fats and decrease proteins.
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Hotel room fitness - ideas please
It seems so many have so much success with 30 day shred, P90x and others but they all require structured commitment. I travel quite a bit for work and need something like those programs that can be done in a hotel room in front of my computer or while home so I stay on track. Ideas please?
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What do you use for non-food rewards?
I'm curious. How does everyone reward themselves for incremental weight loss accomplishments? And how often? For example, do you buy yourself a new trinket after 5 lbs lost? Do you allow yourself the luxury of a bubble bath? Do you get a massage for every 20 lbs lost? What are your non-food self rewards and goals in order…
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Seeking "Friends" on a journey of change to find themselves
Hi All. I am 47 yo with 2 children - a 27 yo son and 17 yo daughter. And, last but not least, a husband with medical problems. I'm looking for "friends" in their mid-to-late 40's who understand what it's like to be in a career/job that just doesn't satisfy you anymore due to burnout, not believing in the purpose, or…
