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What is your take on Ketosis
I've read a few articles about the idea of Ketosis dieting; where you lower your carbs as low as 20g and as high as 50g/day. I've recently changed my diet and my exercise routine and I've really am working on keeping my protein high but my fats and carbs low (also with sugar but because I like fruit, it appears higher). I…
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Senna Leaves
I bought me some tea that has senna leaves in it. I saw all the information about it and I did use it for a couple days. It does work (and I mean it) but I've also seen some people who have stopped using the product due to the senna leaves leaving a dye on the walls of the intestines (for colonoscopy and detecting pollups)…
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Lemon and Hot Water
I am a skeptic when it comes to these "miracle workers" but I've come to realize a few things about the fad of Lemon and Hot Water. I usually drink about 3-4 16oz glasses of hot lemon and water/day. I started out doing it sporadically and didn't notice anything. For the past 2 days though since I've increased both the…
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What is your take on ACV-Apple Cider Vinegar?
I've heard so many wives-tales about how ACV is suppose to aid with your weight loss. I get the idea that if you are ill and need to re-establish your normal PH functions then you would use this but I don't see the benefit of weight loss. I've used it before didn't notice anything, other than indigestion. What do you…
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Pill help and scales are the devil.
Yeah, I may know what you are thinking "why do the pill when there are so many other options?". Well .... I have no other options... I've been working on my weight since Sept. Given, I've lost 60 pounds all together since then (which is amazing and proud of it). I was told that with my calorie intake was too little so I've…
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What to do?
I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else…
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Motivated yet not seeing results
Howdy! I'm new to this thanks to my sister-in-law who introduced this website to me. My name is Katie, 26 and currently in the military, working on trying to increase my endurance for physical training test that is done bi-anually. I had a baby Aug 23 and extremely happy. I gained 80 pounds during my pregnancy and since…
