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ezekiel w/almond butter vs bacon & eggs
I may have had an epiphany...but I cant explain what it means. My meals for lunch and dinner generally follow a pattern....One of those will be salad with a some sort of meat/protein only...essentially no carbs....and one will include a starchy carb but will be lower cal. For instance yesterday I had 2 small soft shell…
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A newbie to the group but not WATP videos
I stumbled upon an older Leslie Sanson video in the library almost 4 years ago. I immediately loved it!!! Because it was mindless! I didnt have to think....no steps to learn...no cheorography to master...I could stumble out of bed in the morning and stick in a video and keep up with it. BUT...I really have not lost any…
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JayBar (Jay Robb protein bar)
Anyone tried them??? I always try to carry high protein snacks....usually nuts. But sometimes I want to change it up. These seem to be Low in Sugar...High in Protein....No Soy. I am insulin resistance so I have to lower my carbs. Anything else I should be concerned about?
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coconut oil
I am currently doing a low carb/paleo diet and I want to incorporate coconut oil. Any recommendations of which one to buy and from where?? At my local Kroger it is very expensive.
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Can you overcome insulin resistance mainly with exercise??
I am almost 41...on OCP...and insulin resistant. I know I need to eat low carb and no simple sugar to lose weight. This is NOT sustainable for me...yet. I can have 3 no simple sugar days...lose 2lbs....day 4 have moderate dessert...step on scale day 5...gained 1 lb. I am currently doing 30ds monday-friday am before…
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calling all insulin resistant...over 40...non pcos....
If you are over 40 years....non pcos....insulin resistant or pre diabetic.... Please share your weight loss experiences! How low carb do you go? How much do you exercise? What do you do for dessert? Snacks? What did you haveto do to consistently lose weight? Especially in the beginning.
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Can insulin resistant people ever "cheat"??
I have finally accepted that I, being insulin resistant, must eat low carb to lose weight. Lower carb doesnt work...It must be low carb. No flour, No sugar, no rice, no pasta..... With 100% compliance, I can lose 2 lbs in a week. But at some point on the weekend...I need a little frozen yogurt....or a little rice...or a…
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best protein powder?
Back in the day, I used Shaklee protein which was Soy...just ok..but I dont think you could do better back then. Then in my early 30's, switched to Jay Robbs Whey. Loved the taste...but still not long lasting..and some digestive issues. Late 30's to now, using a vegan protein....unikey body protein. LOVE! LOVE! The…
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How are you adding cinnamon to your diet?
I am insulin resistant and want to incorporate regular cinnamon. Any suggestions? A typical day for me is breakfast....either almond butter on ezekiel bread or eggs with sauteed spinach and breakfast meat Lunch...salad with grilled chicken snack blueberry greek yogurt with pecans Dinner...meat and veggies or high protein…
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I am starting ripped in 30 meal plan today....
But can this diet be considered high protein low carb? I need to eat more protein and less carbs but I need a meal plan to use as a guide until I learn to do it on my own. Will this meal plan qualify or is there another one to try? HELP!
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Heres a typical day for me....What to fix or add??
First...almost 41...on OCP...insulin resistant. Started getting serious about diet 1 year ago at 210lbs...Have never gotten below 200. Now at 204-206. I have learned ALOT in the year. I know Low carb/No simple sugar works but its not sustainable for me....sugar cravings come back with an uncontrollable vengeance! Started…
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ripped in 30 meal plan vs body revolution meal plan
I am 9 nine days into 30DS and I love it!!! Scale hasnt moved but I am clearly losing inches. I want to up the ante by incorporating her diet plans. I found the ripped in 30 meal plan online but I cant find the body revolution meal plan anywhere. Anyone have a link??? I have come to the realization that I am insulin…
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A newbie who needs more protein! Help!
This is my first serious month on MFP. So far..I am doing OK....spent a lot of this month trying to get a strategy. I altered my ratios to 40/30/30 on a 1200 calorie diet. I fail my ratios miserably EVERYDAY!!! I almost NEVER go over my Carbs...but I ALWAYS go over my sugar and fiber! 1 orange and 1 apple a day and you are…
