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Discussion on "What The Health" and Keto/LCHF Diets...
Sorry if this has been brought up before -- I haven't personally seen anything about this here in this group. But I had someone preach to me about going Vegan and to watch "What The Health" documentary talking about how veganism is soo great and how low carb diets kill you...basically... I haven't yet seen it -- I was just…
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Need Recommendation for Protein Powder & Not Too $$$
Hello! I want to start incorporating protein shakes in the morning since I tend to skip breakfast and also my husband also needs something in the morning since his stomach can't handle food very early in the morning.... ANYWAYS! I used to do BeachBody and loved the Shakeology - but seriously - I don't have over $100 a…
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Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bomb Recipe!
Just thought I'd share the fat bomb recipe I tried this morning that turned out great! It's very lemon-y! -2oz cream cheese -4 tbsp each of: butter, coconut oil, heavy cream -1 lemon, for juice and zest -1/2tsp lemon extract -4 packets stevia 1) take cream cheese and gently melt on half power in the microwave until soft,…
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Looking for Low Carb/Keto Friends!!
Hii! I just started doing low carb/Keto and would love some supportive and active friends to add to my daily feed! I also love people who share lots of awesome recipes and hopefully once I get used to this lifestyle I can help contribute that kinda stuff too. Thanks in advance!
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Good Recipe for Breading for Frying Stuff?
I can't seem to find one on the recipe group and I don't have time to search online for one... Anyone have a simple recipe for an all purpose breading? I have both almond flour and coconut flour that I can use...I'm thinking about making some fried yellow squash tonight (yum!) Thanks in advance!
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Share Your Favorite LCHF/Keto Type Recipes!
Hello everyone! I am really struggling to find a better variety of recipes for this whole way of life - I feel like I just keep doing the same things maybe just in a different way. Also I'm super picky about textures so it's hard for me to eat seafood or eggs or just like - weird soft but crunchy at the same time :s and I…
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Bullet Proof Coffee Question
So someone suggested I try Bullet Proof Coffee today and it got me wondering..... Basically to like coffee - I usually have to fill it up with a bunch of crap (sugar and like 5 TBSP of flavored creamer) so since doing LCHF I've been either sorta avoiding coffee or trying to drink it black and just ughhh. Even tried some…
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PCOS with Insulin Resistance doing LCHF - Looking for Friends!
Hello! I forgot I became a member of this group a while ago and I recently found it again! I would love some more friends doing LCHF to share stories, recipes, success/failures, etc. Of course you don't have to also have PCOS with IR but that's what I have and that's the reason I started down the LCHF road - more friends…
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Low Carb/Keto Nutrition Help for PCOS
Hiiii So a couple of years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS but fortunately Metformin helped me get preggers in like a month, so now after baby is now 1 year old I am ready to start working on myself again. I was told to do the Low Carb Diet by my doctor when we discussed my PCOS and I did that for a short time since I got…
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Best Protein Powder for Low Carb...
I need some suggestions for a good protein powder with low sugar and carbs. I'm trying to do Low Carb so I need something that fits into that lifestyle. And cheap and tasty are also a plus! Go! :# Edit: I have tried Shakeology before and I do love it, but even at a Coach price it's too much for me! Would love to find…
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Need some post baby success stories!
Im feeling down and out about my lack of self discipline to get things moving forward and today after a shower I just feel disgusted by the loose skin and fat blah. I was hoping something for you could share your post baby body success stories/pictures? It would really help me out a lot! Thanks in advance!
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Looking for Pregnant Friends!
Hello!!!!!!!!! I just found out that I am pregnant -- I'll be going in to the doctor in about 1-2 weeks for my first ultrasound -- but I am thinking I'm about 7 weeks right now. My periods weren't exactly regular, so my doctor wants to do the scan to determine how far along I actually am, but based on my last period I am…
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New to Group -- April/May Babies!
Hello!!!! I just joined this group, and I am due right around end of April/early May. I won't know for sure until I have my first ultrasound, but since my periods were slightly irregular my doctor thinks I could have O'd late making me anywhere from 6 weeks - 8 weeks right now. I am soooo anxious to go in for my first…
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Any FT Work. Moms who needed the $ End up SAH?
I would soooooooooooooooooo love to stay at home after baby is born, but I am just not sure our finances could afford it....it really devistates me and I'm not even that far along! I just keep thinking about how much I DO NOT want to go back to work -- I just want to stay at home and enjoy my baby while they're still…
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Need help from ppl w/ Success - Visual aids?
**i posted this already on the motivation/support board, but figured i'd try here as well* THANKS! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I have been on this terrible roller coaster of being super excited and motivated to eat healthy and workout, and then other days i…
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Visual people - What helped you start a routine?
I have been on this terrible roller coaster of being super excited and motivated to eat healthy and workout, and then other days i still have the 'want to' to be healthy but just like cave at any opportunity to not work out.... I am also a very visual person who likes to write lists, and to do notes for myself -- or try to…
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My recent NSV with weight/PCOS!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to share a NSV I have had this past week & I am super excited! I was diagnosed with PCOS in mid June, so my doctor has put me on metformin to correct the PCOS and to help me regulate my body's response to insulin and testosterone. It is usually hard to lose weight with PCOS so I was kinda…
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My NSV for the week!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to share a NSV I have had this past week & I am super excited! I was diagnosed with PCOS in mid June, so my doctor has put me on metformin to correct the PCOS and to help me regulate my body to a more normal level. Anyways, I will admit that I have not been very good about working out lately…
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Need Help with Low Carb!
Hello there! I saw my doctor yesterday, and was told to start doing a low-carb diet as I am showing many symptoms of PCOS & that I should go ahead and start doing the low-carb thing because of that Anyways........... I need some help with maybe some recipes & I honestly would like to know what kind of grains I actually can…
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Anyone Have PCOS?
Hello there, I hope I am posting on the right board, sorry if not... Anyways, i was just curious who here has been diagnosed with PCOS? I have not yet been to the doctor, but after researching the symtoms and whatnot I have a feeling that I might have it. I was just curious what your symptoms were and how you found out you…
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Looking for some friends who log everyday!
Hi! I just started doing BeachBody's "21 Day Fix" which is supposed to help fix you into a routine in 3 weeks, and I am looking for some more friends who are active posting stuff on MFP and who also log everyday! You don't have to be doing the same workout regime as me -- I would just love some new friends who will keep me…
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Anyone have trouble conceiving before weight loss?
Hi there, I am just curious -- did anyone have trouble getting pregnant before losing weight? The reason I ask is because my SO and I have been "not trying, not preventing" for almost a year now, but I am 200ish pounds, and my healthy weight should be between 130-145 so I know I have a fairly decent amount of weight to…
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Anyone Have Trouble Conceiving Before Weight Loss?
Hi there, I am just curious -- did anyone have trouble getting pregnant before losing weight? The reason I ask is because my SO and I have been "not trying, not preventing" for almost a year now, but I am 200ish pounds, and my healthy weight should be between 130-145 so I know I have a fairly decent amount of weight to…
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Reminding Myself Why I'm Doing This
Hey there, So this is probably going to be a bit embarrassing for me, but I feel like I need to put this out there because I feel like I am motivated some days and other days I'm not. I know that I need to lose this weight and things remind me of that fact everyday, but I notice myself pushing those thoughts in the back of…
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Invite for FREE 7 Day Exercise & Nutrition Group on FB!
I would love to invite all of you awesome people here on My Fitness Pal to a Free 7 Day Exercise & Nutrition Group that I am hosting along with another lovely lady I know on Facebook, and if any of your other friends are interested they are more than welcome to join as well! It starts this coming Sunday, May 25th. Please…
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Anyone else doing BeachBody's 21 Day Fix?
Hello wonderful people's of MFP! I am just over a week into doing BeachBody's 21 Day Fix -- which is NOT one of those "oh you'll fix all your problems in 21 days" sorta thing (for some of those who might bash it cause of the name...anyways) -- it's supposed to help you get into a ROUTINE within 21 days as well as follow a…
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Anyone else doing BeachBody 21 Day Fix?
Hello wonderful people's of MFP! I am just over a week into doing BeachBody's 21 Day Fix -- which is NOT one of those "oh you'll fix all your problems in 21 days" sorta thing (for some of those who might bash it cause of the name...anyways) -- it's supposed to help you get into a ROUTINE within 21 days as well as follow a…
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Any other "21 Day Fix"er's Out There? Lets be friends! :)
Hello! I just started what I'm going to call my 'beta round' of the 21 Day Fix from Beachbody. My coworker is a BeachBody coach and convinced myself and another coworker to do one of the challenge packs, and we chose the "21 Day Fix" since it's supposed to "fix" you into getting down a routine and eating schedule with…
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Anyone Get a Tattoo to symbolize their journey?
Hey peoples! I was just thinking yesterday about how I've been wanting a tattoo forever, but always told myself it would have to be something that really means something to me if I were to get it & I really haven't had anything like that so far...thus no reason for a tattoo BUT I was thinking how about when I get to my…
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Need some New Motivational Friends just starting out
hello! I have been struggling with the fitness part of this lifestyle change -- the food not so much, have it under control for the most part -- it's just the exercise that gets me! I am looking for some new, motivational, friends that are maybe new to this too and we could help keep each other motivated! Thanks!…
