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How often do you test & what are your target numbers
There are some days where I don't end up testing more than just fasting, first thing in the a.m. Ideally, I test before eating, 1 hour after eating & additionally, 2 hours if it's higher than I'd like. I aim for 90 mg/dl or less fasting & hope for somewhere in the of the same number PP. If I remember, I test first thimg in…
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TDEE help please...step count
I forget, should I have my activity level set at sedentary, since I allow 'map my walk app' to add calories according to my step count? I'm not in maintenance, was hoping to lose the last 10 vanity pounds
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women maintaining at 2000 cal/day
I'm a 5' tall, 45 year old small framed woman, maintaining at 126#s on about 2000 cal per day. I've been maintaining for about 2 weeks at this level. I'd like to hear from other women who are maintaining around that level or more. If this is you, please tell me what your day is like, as in activity level, exercise etc. I…
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#mom's mad
while I had my back turned, the dog drank my coffee. All. Of. It. #mom'smad
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vitamin C and insulin theory
I found an interesting article the other day while looking up supplements & thought it may be of use to someone. An excerpt: "...In the 1970's, Dr. John Ely discovered the Glucose-Ascorbate-Antagonism (GAA) theory. Glucose and vitamin C (ascorbate) have a very similar chemical makeup. This theory proposes that elevated…
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blood ketone levels
I bought a ketone meter & I'm wondering if anyone else is testing blood samples. Though I pee pink to purple on the regular, I've hit a bit of a stall =P So I thought I might try testing to see what's happening. My lifts are progressing but I find I'm digging deeper for those last 2 reps as opposed to breezing through.…
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cooking with lard...do you or don't you?
So, I had a few pounds of pastured pig fat left over from our last order of 1/4 share. I rendered it in the crock pot overnight on low & now have 10-12 qt of the stuff. I thought I'd package up some into ball jars & for my mom & aunties this weekend. Which got me to thinking, my mom is usually up on all recent stuff, so…
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men with large quads & butts...'mere!
My son started a weight training program & his quads & bubble butt have grown. A lot. He's outgrown the 30's he'd been wearing before he started working out, started wearing 32's with a belt & now he's on to 33-34's. The problem is they're terribly large at the waist & the belt isn't cutting it anymore. He can wear Levi's…
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nut & dairy free protein bars?
My head is spinning :sick: My daughter is allergic to eggs, milk, sesame seeds and peanuts. Though we don't know about other nuts, she tries to steer clear of them. Does anyone know of a protein bar that is egg, dairy & nut free?.....I'm starting to think I may have to make something for her =/
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loose skin minimized by low body fat
I am aiming to get my body fat down to below 20%. I'm lifting heavy & so I hope I don't end up too bony :laugh: . I'm 45 yrs old, 5' tall & have lost 30 + pounds already, though I've still got some fat to go. I'm 126# right now and I suppose it's reasonable to end up around 110#'s or so. Currently I'm eating at maintenance…
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Luna sandals - not necessarily for trail running
I walk a great deal & I've been looking for a pair of sandals all damn summer, that would see me through the way my Teva sandals did way back in the 90's. I came across Luna sandals & even though the season is winding down now here in NY, I'm still on the lookout for something I can hang my hat on :tongue: Most of my…
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thoughts on eating @ maintenance level for wight loss
I've read where you can find the maintenance level for your desired goal weight & eat at that level. For instance, my goal weight is 110#, to maintain that weight at 5' tall & fairly active, I need about 1500 calories per day. Is it fair to say that with less than 15# to get to my goal weight, I can use this number? Any…
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objective opinions regarding activity levels
I do weight training 3x weekly all compound movements (squats, dead lifts, etc) I am a part time local dog walker, I do 3-4 30 minute dog walks Mon-Fri. I'm 45 yrs old, 5' tall, cw is 126, gw is 110 (or so)
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what happened to the po po?
Why did the po po thread get nuked? I went to check out the gifs for there was truly a bounty to be had earlier today & {poof} gone :angry:
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eggs & diabetes
:angry: thread went poof when I wasn't looking...what happened? Someone catch me up!
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the 3,500 cal = 1 lb rule
SO...I changed my weight training program & over the course of the 2ish weeks that followed, gained 4#'s of scale weight. Not a big deal, it's just 4#'s, however, I'm a small woman and every couple of pounds shows. 5' tall, currently (hopefully) fluctuating btw 123 & 127, though I haven't seen 123 since I started the new…
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conventional vs natural therapies
Let me first say, I don't believe in 'T2D reversal' or 'T2D cures'. I came across this interesting article while searching for something else, but thought it might help others. We hear a great deal of conflicting advice in regards to how to control this disease & slow or halt it's progression. Thought I'd share :drinker:…
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chia seed pudding...I'm almost tempted
I don't know how I feel about this idea. The little seeds are like poppy seeds & I can't help but to feel like it'll be mealy. What's the texture like? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, I'm LCHF & don't like substitutes too much. Flax seed bread?..bleck...I find it slimey. Is chia seed pudding slimey? I liked the…
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but I WAS STILL READING!!
that fun thread that mustn't gotten poofed :angry: seriously, went off to find a good gif & boom, down came the hammer :sick: still had like 2 pages of responses I was looking forward to =S
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fat calipers
Does anyone know off-hand where I can pick up fat calipers at a store?....I'm in NY btw.
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thoughts on super setting for fat loss
So it's time to change it up a bit, routine getting stale. Had been doing compound lifts, similar to 5x5. My goal is to lose body fat & I currently stand at around 30%. I haven't done super sets in a few years & to be fair, due to medical problems, had never seen any visual changes in my body over the course of 15 yrs…
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Elliot Hulse....yay or nay?
While looking around on youtube at form checks & stuff, I came across Elliot Hulse videos. I find him hilarious, engaging & don't really know when to take him seriously when he talks, so I don't really take any of it seriously. Right now, it's about exercise related entertainment. I know what I personally think of him,…
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zucchini noodles...I must be crazy
I made this today and damned if it wasn't really good :huh: The texture was just like pasta (as I remember it) and though I am able to tolerate shirataki noodles, infinitely better in taste, texture etc. I'm really surprised. 'Pasta' dishes are back on the menu!!! I'm even going to try cauliflower rice, mash & pizza. I…
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so...this is awkward
Lost 30# or so and have joined the world of the living. Men have suddenly discovered the amazingly sensual creature I am & I have my own theme music. It plays in my head where ever I go (don't judge me) :huh: Boys steal glances at me & older (ahem) men of a certain age just outright stare. Apparently, I'm quite the head…
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wallet chains...yes or no?
What are your thoughts on wallet chains? I have an active job that requires me to have my keys handy at all times. I'm a Pet Sitter & if I lock my working keys or car keys in someone's house, my day comes to a screaming halt & it's a nightmare. To this end, I have a duplicate set in my car but still, some people have goofy…
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baking with whey protein isolate
I got some Carbquik from netrition the other day & I'm only now starting to experiment with alternative 'flours' and such. With the holiday season coming up, I'd like to be able to join the rest of my family & make merry as well. Can anyone tell me what properties whey protein isolate bring to the party when baking? As in,…
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diabetic topic on main board
There's a topic on the main board, (link below) about T2D that I thought some of you knowledgeable folks would like to comment on. Please have a look and help dispel some misinformation, relay your experience, etc. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1117654-cdc-projects-diabetes-to-double-or-triple-by-2050?page=1
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kettlebell questions...
We do the major compound lifts (3x5) 3 x weekly and want to add KB on our off days for active recovery. Any suggestions for a 'formula' to guesstimate what a starting weight might be? We both have varying levels of ability but are experienced with lifting. I've been studying youtube videos so I'm pretty confident that…
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Idzo kettlebells
So I ordered a starter set of Idzo kettlebells with the intention of adding to my current work out. We do straight legged deadlifts, overhead presses, dead lifts, squats, bench presses, good mornings, bent over rows, high pulls, pull ups & hammer curls, not in that order though :laugh: We do 5x3. I wanted to start off…
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diagnosed a couple of hours ago
:drinker: Greetings everyone, I'm not old, but apparently not young either (44). I hope it's ok to join this group :wink: I just got back abnormal bloods this morning & have been diagnosed with type II diabetes. It's been about 1.5 hours & I'm just trying to wrap my head around it. My bg was 266 mg/dl. Not fasting, I had a…
