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Tl;Dr version
I have no idea how to put pictures in this, if someone tries to explain it, I may or may not get it (I'm on a lot of meds LOL) Short version: I had an incurable lung disease that caused my lungs to look like Swiss cheese and my heart to start to fail. I needed a double lung transplant. Was denied by two centers due to…
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Tooth out! Ouch!
I just had a back tooth extracted. I need ideas on foods I can eat for the next few days. I eat very low carb for medical reasons so unfortunately ice cream is out, or I would soooo be picking up some haagen daas. Any ideas would be appreciated as my brain is fried and full of vicoden and Novocaine right now!
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But....why would you want to get bulky?!
This was just asked me by one of the gym staff members when I tried to explain to her why I do 5x5. She then proceeds to lecture me about why I should do more reps at lighter weights and so on.... I am now a bit put out. One, it is hard enough for me to even BE here, now I am judged by staff? Two, she should know better.…
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What exactly does this thing track?
Because it did not track my time on the elliptical or the seated elliptical, even my phone does better. Is there a setting I am missing? Do I need to wear it on a different part of my body? I currently wear it with the sport necklace. I just got it today.
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I did it for Rock and Roll!
This is not necessarily a weight loss success, as I still have another 40ish pounds to lose. This IS a fitness, determination and stamina success story though, and I am proud of myself. A few years ago I was diagnosed with a rare lung disease which will require a double lung transplant within the next year or so. This was…
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Bruising
Has anyone noticed that they bruise easier with this woe? I am finding random bruises all the time now. I imagine they are from dogs (I have three crazy BT's) but I never used to bruise so easy from the claws. Granted, this could be from meds or my general state of questionable health, and I plan on mentioning it to my Dr.…
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Just when you think you are doing well....
You see a picture of yourself at a party, next to a bunch of other people. You go "wow, I am really fat". The day before you may have been thinking how proud you were that you had been able to go shopping in your own closet and found three pairs of jeans you couldn't fit into before. Maybe you felt really good about seeing…
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That's It!!! I've had it!
I am going to do it. I am going to up my calories to something at least close to what all the calculators out there say I should be eating to lose 1.5 a week. I am tired of being tired, of not feeling like I am putting everything into my workouts. Tired of freaking out whenever I eat something because it takes away from…
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Is weightlifting really sabotaging my weight loss?
Wait a minute....before everyone jumps all over me....let me say I sure as hell hope it isn't because I love it. I am asking because I have hit a stall. One that has lasted about 3 weeks (maybe, hard to tell because I am terrified to get back on the scale for fear it hasn't moved). When I have posted about said stall, and…
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Pork skins/rinds/chiharones recommendations please!
So I bought some chicarones (pork rinds) the other day as I really wanted something crunchy. I was NOT a fan of these. I could see where maaaybe I could like them, but the ones I got were so crunchy as to be painful. Does anyone have a favorite brand??
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Another question for my lifting friends!
I am afraid to try and do a bench press. What if I can't even press the bar? Where should I start? I don't want to use the machines anymore, and my gym does have a decent free weight section. I am working on overcoming my feeling of intimidation and tuning out the weird looks I get (not so much because I am a larger woman…
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Torture!!!
Help! I am currently being tortured by my wife! We are driving and I am stuck in the car with her and her open bag of Cool Ranch Dorritos. I don't crave them normally, but the smell is driving me insane! (Yes, this is a somewhat facetious post, but damn, I didn't know the smell of them would do that LOL)
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Oh boy....what do I do now?!
So, when I used to eat all of the things, even when I was "dieting" I did a lot of baking, I like to bake and I am very very good at it. I never kept any of the stuff after I baked it, I would say 90% went to work to get eaten by coworkers. I have not been baking since starting LCHF, even though there are keto friendly…
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Anyone here who lifts...
I know I have seen a few of you mention it so I thought I would ask in here instead of braving the general forums. 1) Why does everyone bash the machines? I mean, why do they say they are worthless to use and you are only "really" lifting if you use free weights? I understand that freeweights make you use all the support…
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Another low carb thread assault ....smh...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10102613/low-carb-dieters#latest Oh boy. Though I will say some of the supporters of the LCHF woe are not helping the cause.
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Cleared for take off!
I have finally been cleared to start lifting (with some modifications) I have to questions: 1) is it normal to see a stall in weight loss when beginning a strength program? I know you don't gain much muscle other than newbie stuff (which I SO am) but can it slow down your weight loss a little? I just want to know what to…
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Small NSV
I guess you know you have formed a good habit when you do something that never would have occurred to you to do before. I have to travel a ways to go to my transplant center. This require getting a hotel room for a couple of nights. Lots to choose from. For the first time ever, I based my booking decision on whether or not…
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What is the bacon trying to tell me?
So...I'm hungry. Kind of all the time. Especially on days I work out. Basically I am considered sedentary, as I sit at a desk all day, I don't run around after children or anything like that. I do work out for at least 45 minutes 5-6 days a week though. Cardio and strength training. Some days all I can think about is food.…
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Tips for oils that are not coconut.
Okay, okay, I'll admit it.....I hate coconut. Can't stand the taste at all! This goes for coconut oil too, which, even though I have had people tell me "oh but you can't taste it when it's in other foods!" ..yes, yes, I can. This stinks because it is so very good for you, I know. How can I get around this? Is there one…
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Squishy keto foods please!
I am having dental work done tomorrow that includes but is not limited to, having a tooth pulled. I am entirely freaked out already. Anyway, solid food is out for probably a couple days. Any good squishy keto friendly foods that are not cream cheese? (It can have cream cheese, but I can't do just straight cream cheese). I…
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Suggestions for oil
What would be a good oil for pan frying something (parmesan coated chicken nuggets)?? Trying to stay away from the usual "vegetable oil" thing. Is canola oil ok? Or?????
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Not Focusing on the Right Things
Having a hard time staying focused on what I can do. Reading through the forums, or even my friends list, I get so discouraged by what I can't do instead. HIIT workouts sound so effective, but impossible for me at this stage of my pulmonary health, and I hate that. The desire to lift heavy things is strong in this one!…
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Does anyone else still get cravings?
Am I doing something wrong? I still am getting cravings for certain things, despite being faithful to the LC way of eating. Not sweets so much, but I am craving a glass of milk in the worst way LOL. Just curious if I am not low carb enough or is this just a "thing" that happens...
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Exercising while sick
What's your cut off? Meaning, when do you just say...umm, no, going to rest? I have been doing so well with gym consistency, and I hate to lose momentum. My wife is telling me to just come home, but I am still tempted to go. I have a sinus infection and an infected tooth (dentist tomorrow so no workout tomorrow). I don't…
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Just made Oopsie Bread
Oh my...just found something that can help make this work even better! I am a sandwich lover, always have been. Bread being a no no is ok most of the time, I like lettuse wraps and such just fine...but sometimes.....sometimes I want a sandwhich! Slices of "stuff" between two slices of "something"! I tried tomatoes, but as…
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New Here
Hello! I am new to the LCHF woe, though I have tried to do as much research as I could. Have lost 6 pounds the last two weeks but now have stalled out. Just looking for a supportive place and maybe once in a while someone to remind me that butter and fat are ok LOL.
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Ketosis without ketostix
Ha! Posted in the right place this time! Is there a way to tell if you are in ketosis without using those ketostix? I have read that there are certain changes to look for, strange taste in the mouth, possibly bad breath, and other body odor things LOL. I have been keeping the carbs low (<30net) for two and a half weeks…
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Ketosis without ketostix
Is there a way to tell if you are in ketosis without using those ketostix? I have read that there are certain changes to look for, strange taste in the mouth, possibly bad breath, and other body odor things LOL. I have been keeping the carbs low (<30net) for two and a half weeks now, and I do have the above mentioned…
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Which tattoo hurts more?
Top of the foot, or the rib cage\side area?? I have both feet tattooed and that hurt like a *$#@&!! Thinking about a design for the flank area. Weigh in, those who have both!! Or just put in your two cents, unless you don't like tattoos. In that case, why answer? LOL
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Jealous of the heavy lifters!
I am not able to lift heavy per Doctor's orders. I shouldn't lift more than 25 pounds per the literature out there on my disease. I am trying to push myself a bit though, and I am up to 40lb on the machines at the gym (for lat pull downs and front and back butterfly and leg stuff) only 15 or 20 for biceps\triceps. I do…
