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Fat Balding Old Men
Since its now being shown that Carbs are responsible for many, many ailments, I was wondering something. Today, I looked over at a table, in a restaurant I was at, and saw four fat (insulin) resistant (fat around belly) older (60+) men at a table. They all were bald. I am like them. I started losing my hair around 38 years…
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Recipe: Sauted Asparagus ~ Bachelor Style
This recipe is "bachelor" style for two reasons. One: Its easy to make. (see the other reason at the end). (15) Asparagus Spears (fresh) (2) Tbs. Ghee Butter (4) oz. Sliced mushrooms (pick your favorite type) McCormick Grill Mates "Montreal Steak" seasoning Put all ingredients in frying pan and cover, cook until tender…
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Keto and Your Children
Just a thought. My kids are all grown up and living on their own now. Now after I have intensely studied the Ketogenic diet for about five weeks, I am wondering how I would of raised my kids if I had this knowledge raising my kids. I am wondering what kind of diet I would of fed my children. I am a morbidly obese,…
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Breading For Frying? Need Some Tips
I tried frying some chicken livers and gizzards in both Almond & Flax seed flour. I basically whipped an egg (with a little heavy whipping cream), dipped meat in egg, rolled in flax seed, or almond flower, put in a frying pan of coconut oil. It all went well, and it tasted GREAT (both of them), but, both flours didn't…
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Crock-Pot Good....! Fasting Today ....BAD!
Bought a small Crock-Pot for $20 @ Walmart a week ago. Tried it out last night. Put some Cajun dry-rubbed spices on 3 lb. beef pot roast, added: bacon, mushrooms, onion, celery, coconut oil, and a few baby carrots. Set for 10 hours. Woke up this AM and checked it out. OMGosh! :p I took a tablespoon and easily cut the meat…
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All Discussion Link!
Since they updated the forums, I would occasionally not see some posts. I noticed a small link "All Discussion". Be sure to select it if you can't find some posts. See attached picture.
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I Need a Good Source for Liquid Vitamins & Minerals
I hate taking pills and I hate spending hours bouncing around on the website looking for things. I am hoping someone on this group knows of a good source and type of liquid vitamins and/or minerals that is good for keto? Or if it is a broad or general/multi-vitamin.
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Alzheimer's and Coconut Oil & MCT
I was bouncing around on YouTube and saw that there has been some anecdotal stories about Coconut oil reversing Alzheimer's. I watched them and the person takes anywhere from 2 - 6 tablespoons @ day for several weeks. Then they explain how the MCT feeds the damage brain cells (because the glucose feeding of the brain…
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Exercise & Calories?
Since I do engineering, I was wondering about calories and exercise, particularly walking. I weigh about 292, which is about 122 lbs overweight. If calories are an expenditure of energy and if its based on a normal weight person, and if I am carrying an extra 122 lbs, would that take more energy/calories to move? IOW, If a…
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You Might Be a Keto Dieter if... compiled
I thank everyone for their contributions. There may be a few that are redundant, oh well. Enjoy! :) Dan the Man from Michigan You might be a Keto Dieter if you are constantly pulling discarded food packages out of the trash so you can scan the label into MFP. You might be a Keto Dieter if people "correct you" when you tell…
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I Ate My First: "Fat Bomb". It Was Great!
I just ate my first fat bomb. It is called: Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bomb Alison (who is on this group) made the recipe on her blog: http://www.butterisnotacarb.com/chocolate-fat-bombs/ I put it into my mouth, and it was like the best candy bar I'd ever eaten. :tongue: It was so smooth when it melted in my mouth. I love…
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Pork Rinds...
I made a high fat tuna fish salad last night. Tuna packed in Olive oil, a lot of Kraft Mayo (no sugar), onions, celery, olives w/pimento (I think they call them cocktail olives). Season salt & pepper. Before I discovered LCHF diet, I would of bought low fat tuna packed in water, used Miracle Whip (added sugar). Then I…
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Fats, Are There Bad Fats on a LCHF Diet?
I'm new to the LCHF diet. I was food shopping tonight, reading the labels. There are so many different fats. Is there any particular ones I should avoid? Yes, I know I should avoid the "hydrogenated" oils/trans-fats. But there are: Monounsaturated fats Polyunsaturated fats Saturated fats Unsaturated fats Omega-3 fat…
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Dan's Blog With Keto Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terminology
I made this blog for us Keto Newbies: :smile: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/DittoDan/view/blog-9-keto-abbreviations-acronyms-terminology-698398 I need help adding and defining terms used on this list and in the world of Keto. Please help me with the "bullet proof coffee" terminology. :laugh: Thank You, Dan the Man from…
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What's Your Take on SPAM, Vienna Sausages & Bolagna?
Would like to hear comments about these three (similar type) foods? They are high in fat & protein. Yes, I do read the labels, they do have a tiny amount of carbs, some preservatives, lots of salt. They are easy to take/eat for lunch or a snack. To me, I love the taste of all of them. I haven't eaten SPAM for years,…
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Public's General Lack of Knowledge of Keto Diets?
First, I have been talking to friends, family and co-workers that last couple of weeks about the Ketogenic diet. Secondly, I have been bouncing around on the internet for the last two weeks and am AMAZED about how much info is out there on this diet. What gets me is how IGNORANT I was. I am an engineering type and love…
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Pitted Black Olives: Miniture Fat Bombs?
I bought some Mario Large Pitted Black Olives. I have always loved canned olives. In my pre-LCHF days, I would eat a whole can for a snack. Anyway, since I am now reading all the labels, here is what the can says: Serving size: 4 olives Servings per container: about 11 Calories: 30 Calories from fat: 30 Total fat: 3g Carb:…
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Bacon & Bacon Fat?
I make a Green Bean recipe where I dice up a whole package (1 lb) of bacon. In my pre-LCHF days, after frying the bacon, I would drain all the grease off. Now I'm thinking, hmmmm I like bacon fat, I think I won't drain it off, just pour the whole pan bacon & fat into the green beans. When adding this recipe to MFP, do I…
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Water Fasting & My Glucose Levels ~ I'm Diabetic
I am 15 days into the Keto diet. I am adjusting my macros as I learn more. Pre-LCHF, I took the following meds: 10mg Glipizide 2x day 850 mg Metformin 2x day Novalog at meals (usually 40-60 units) Solastar @ bedtime (50 units) I decided to do a water fast Friday, I am still on it now (Saturday morning). The only thing I am…
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Walking Devises for MyFitnessPal & I-Phone?
I see there are devices you can use with your I-Phone and MyFitnessPal that measure how many steps you take or is it distance? I need to buy one for my walking. I would want it to be wireless (Bluetooth). Preferably under $100. Can I do that? Dan the Man
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Fried Foods?
Since flour breading is no good for a batter to fry meat/chicken, is there an alternative low carb breading/batter? Has anyone tried substituting almond flour? Does it work/taste good? Or, what is some good food to fry for a LCHF diet? I have a small deep fryer. I just bought some shortening (NOT hydrogenated). Please…
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Started Cleaning Out My Kitchen!
I have only been on this diet for 14 days. I am a 57 year old morbidly obese type 2, 305 lbs. diabetic. I am so convinced that is my solution to my weight/diabetic problem. (I have been reading a lot on Internet ~ I THANK EVERYONE HERE! and watching stuff on YouTube). Tonight I decided to clean out my pantry and cabinets.…
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Ketogenic or Bariatric!
September 3, 2014 10:00 PM Its Ketogenic or Bariatric. I just started (314 lbs). This is my last attempt to lose weight, or under the knife I go with Bariatric surgery. I am reading, "The Art and Science of Low Carb Living", by Volek & Phinney. And, "The New Atkins Diet ~ The New You". I am metabolic syndrome, type 2…
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Are there any Ketogenic Support Groups in the Detroit Area?
I live in a northern suburb of Detroit, Rochester Hills. I was wondering if there was any Keto support groups? Thank you, Dan
