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21 day test
Have you seen the 21 day/LCHF challenge? http://www.dietdoctor.com/what-happens-if-you-eat-5800-calories-daily-on-an-lchf-diet Basically, he ate 5,800 calories of LCHF for 21 days. He gained 3.5 pounds, but lost 3 cm on his waist. He defied the calories in/out knowledge by only gaining 3.5 pounds instead of the anticipated…
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Thanksgiving
Are you planning a "dirty" or cheat day for Thanksgiving? If not, how do you plan on staying keto that day? We have a huge family gathering full of stuffing, bread, and all sorts of sweets. This year, I'm in charge of the rolls and many of the desserts. I don't know yet if I am planning a dirty day. I'm thinking of making…
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Keto Progress Tracker
I don't remember who posted this on their feed awhile back, but I thought this would be something we could all use. It gives accurate counts and percentages based on your daily MFP food/weight. Just plug in 4 numbers a day, and you'll see your progress. I personally love this spreadsheet. Instructions for saving it and…
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Do you like pork rinds?
Let's face it....they may just be the most perfect keto snack food. They're crunchy, salty, full of fat, and don't have any carbs. They're wonderful by themselves, or topped with keto friendly dips. I personally love them. My kids hate them, which makes me happy...it means more for me. I love them topped with a nice…
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Did you see the MFP fat infographic?
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/2013/09/19/nutrition-101-fats-infographic/ It gets a couple of things right, but for the most part, I'm irritated. How do you feel about it?
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For the girls only
Ok, so I am hoping the guys shy away from this, but probably not. So I'll just ask what I need to ask. I've been on keto faithfully for 5 days now. I feel overall pretty good and am avoiding most keto "flu" symptoms except for slight fatigue. My diary is open to friends if you want to check it out. Yes, I've been over on…
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Non-grain flours
Are flours that aren't made from grains, such as almond flour/meal and coconut flour okay on this diet? I don't mean as a daily thing, but as an occasional treat? Has anybody tried this? What were your results?
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Tea
I like iced tea. Not hot tea so much. I like it plain and without sugar, although I occasionally like it with lemon. My question is, can this be a water substitute on keto, or do I need to drink more water to compensate for drinking tea as a water substitute? Also, is green, black, other, or no tea preferred? Thanks. :)
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What do you do for exercise?
Open ended question time! I have lost some weight, but want to add some sort of fitness routine to help my muscle mass, lose faster, and look better. What do you do for fitness while you eat keto? I'd rather not join a gym in an effort to save money.
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Things in my cart at the store.
So here I am, severely overweight but losing. When I go to the store, I add things like regular mayo, heavy whipping cream, bacon, eggs, and fresh (sometimes frozen) veggies to my cart. I see people look at me, look at my cart, look back at me, and get this "Oh, that explains it" look on their faces. You know, like they've…
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For the love of veggies
Do you love veggies? What kinds? How do you prepare them? Do you eat a lot of them? Do you limit yourself on the amounts you eat? I find myself loving and craving more and more veggies. Broccoli, cabbage, peppers, and zucchini are among my favorites. The problem I find is that they are pretty carby, but also fiber dense. I…
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Such a mental game!
This way of eating is such a mental game, at least for me! I have spent my entire life hearing about the benefits of whole grains, fruits, and low fat foods. On the flip side, I've heard all the negativeness of animal fats, saturated fats, red meats, too much salt, and fatty meats. I really started questioning things when…
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Stevia?
I was wondering if stevia is okay on a keto diet? I'm not talking huge, or even daily, quantities, but perhaps a little to sweeten my coffee or whipped cream with berries?
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Feeling a bit discouraged
The last couple of days, I haven't felt well. Not ill, but not well, either. My energy levels are low and I'm at a weight stall. Plus that bread is looking pretty darn yummy. I haven't had any, but it looks delicious. Today is day 9 on keto. Oh, and today is my daughter's birthday. Of course there will be cake and ice…
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No longer tracking
I pretty much stopped tracking my food intake. I have a good idea of what I can and can't eat, and stay within those guidelines...for the most part. I stopped measuring food quite awhile ago. I simply eat fat, meat, and non-starchy veggies until I'm full and that's it. If I'm feeling hungry, I drink more water and have a…
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I'm so confused.
I'm on this awesome LCHF diet. I lost 8 pounds in a week. Now? I'm still stuck at that weight plateau and I'm entering my third week on this eating plan. I've had slips more than once, although I haven't gone out on a full binge. I've been below 50 carbs every day, usually below 25. I'm really beginning to question this…
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I slipped
...and it was delicious. I've been craving sweets for 2 hours now. Instead of the cravings getting decreasing over time, they increased. So I caved. And I'm not sure I regret it. that banana was delicious.
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8 pounds in 5 days
Gone! I only wonder if this is "real" weight or "water" weight. Does anybody know?
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New with some questions
Hello! Today is my official first day on LCHF/Keto, although I *technically* started after lunch yesterday. I had a PB&J sandwich and then just decided to commit to it. I'm a carb addict, although that (hopefully) won't be the case soon. I have about 145 pounds to drop, although I'd be happy with about 130 gone. I've been…
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*&%$@ Hidden carbs!
Hidden carbs got me two days in a row. I'm beyond pissed. Last night I made a spiced mayo to go with our bacon wrapped chicken. Tonight, I covered my salmon filet in another spiced mayo and baked it. I realized just a few minutes ago that it was Olive Oil mayo/reduced fat and there were hidden carbs in it! 2 per…
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Is gum okay?
Day 2 and I'm noticing a bad taste in my mouth. I doubt my breath is good. I know gum won't "cure" the problem, but it can help mask it and make me feel better about it. Is it okay to have gum? I like Extra Peppermint gum.
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Hello!
I finally decided to do something with my weight and how I feel about myself. I've tried WW, calorie counting, exercise, nothing works. So after some research and thought, I decided to work with low carb/keto. I've only been on it for just under 48 hours, but I've noticed some changes already. I hope to do this for…
