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Low Carb and Keto
I'am very interested in doing low carb for insulin resistance reasons and to lose some left over stubborn fat. Do I have to do Keto (less than 50mg of carbs daily) to lose fat and get blood sugar in check, OR can I just simply do low carb?
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New to keto- right for me?
I have not officially started yet, as I wanted to do more research. I'm interested in Keto for fat loss and insulin resistant purposes. I have been eating very poorly and VERY high carb for over 10yrs. While I did lose weight (went from 156 to 115) with just cutting calories, ive never cut carbs. I do not get energy from…
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Still experiencing symptoms
I have been on levothyroxine since I was about 14 yrs old, after my mom noticing my goiter was very enlarged. I'am 25 now since than never had any problems with enlargement there BUT I'm still having all of the symptoms. As a matter of fact, there has been a period of time, 6 months or more when I was completely OFF my…
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Low Carb High Fat?
Interested in doing this diet, as I'am having problems with insulin resistance and the symptoms bother me daily. I also have so much stomach fat you can grab with two hands but have leaned out everywhere else on my body. I'am a apple shape with hypothyroid (so I don't want to go TOO low, because supposly too low carb can…
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What now??
I have surpassed my goal wait. I'am now 110lbs, my goal weight was 115. The problem is I still have a HUGE belly and and fat calfs. After going from 155lbs to 110lb, im still holding alot of fat in those area but my stomach is the work. I look preggo. Arms, face, butt, boobs, hips, thighs, all got smaller. I don't feel as…
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Fat or Saggy Skin??
Is this Fat, Saggy Skin or Both?? First photo is be standing up relaxed and second photo is slightly bent over. it gets even worse when on all fours..
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Brown Seaweed Extract question
I just recently bought "Only Natural Brown Seaweed Plus" its a brown seaweed extract with some Green Tea extract mixed in. Was wondering if anyone else has tried this and biggest curiousity is if I can actually open the veggie capsule and put the powder on food or drink and consume it that way??
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brown seaweed extract
I just recently bought "Only Natural Brown Seaweed Plus" its a brown seaweed extract with some Green Tea extract mixed in. Was wondering if anyone else has tried this and my biggest curiousity is if I can actually open the veggie capsule and put the powder on food or drink and consume it that way??
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Belly fat
Just looking for advice/opinions. I've always had belly fat. Since im an apple shape that's apparently where I carry all of it. Even at my lowest weight, I still have a pretty big belly. I always thought it was because of poor diet but NOW that I went from 156lbs to 118lbs(high school weight) AND cleaned up my diet, all…
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Aid in weight loss
I'm leaning out everywhere except my stomach. Loosing mostly my butt and boobs :( but stomach is the same exact size even though I lost over 20lbs. Its all subcutaneous fat and can't seem to even lose a centimeter of it. even with exercise, eating low calorie and relativly low carb. Looking for advice on any supplements…
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Apple Shape advice
Ive always carried fat in my stomach since I could remember. I was very lean around 5yrs old, but the older i got, stopped eating well and all my fat went to my stomach and still does today (due from genetics mostly) I also have Hypothryoid which i take medication, that could have something to do with it. Thru calorie…
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Doing something wrong? need to take another route?
Photo of my stomach relaxed and than photo of me sucking it in. Ive always had stomach fat, genetics wise I will always carry it just there. But I want to get rid of the 'Pot belly" look. I'am small everywhere else, so instead of just looking overweight, I look 4 months preggo and very unproportioned. Since january, I went…
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Fasting??
This is something i thought about trying, to lose fat, which even though I lost weight, I still have a fairly high percentage of, and mostly ALL of its in my stomach (see profile pic). I heard this also helps with those stubborn fat areas. BUT I heard this also raises Coristol levels, which I honestly cannot afford, as…
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Hypothyroid Hasmimotos
I have hypothyroid hashimotos. I been taking .75 levothyroxine off and on since i was about 13 or 14 years old. Every time I get my levels checked, there always normal. Though, I still experience symptoms, such as bad brain fog, hair easily falls out, tired all the time/no motivation and hungry all the time. In January I…
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40/40/20
1500cals a day with a %40 Protein, %40 Fat and %20 Carb. Good or bad idea?
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Belly Fat
Can you successfully lose belly fat even with having hasimotos hypothryoidism? I'am currently taking 75 mg of Lexyrovine or how ever you spell it, and starting today (would have started sooner if I knew about this), going Gluten free, and cutting out Bread and Dairy, just as a trial run, to see if that helps with toning my…
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SOY??
How do you NOT eat Soy when it is literally in EVERYTHING...
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Sugar Question
I have hypothyroid hashimotos and I MAY be insulin resistant ( I crave sugar throughout the day and i feel very tired and terrible when I don't get it but instantly better when I do) Well, I cut back on my sugar almost completely, besides having fruit like once a week and my protein shake contains one gram of sugar, which…
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Can't eat above 1200 calories
I started off with 1200 calories and not only did it make me sick, but i was suggested by MANY to up them. I decided to try out 1500 calories (even though I know i can eat more than that for weight loss) but no matter what I do, I can't seem to eat more than 1200. Ever since eating that low and cutting out Bread/Wheat from…
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Thyroid concern?
I have hypothyroidism. I have been on and off 75mg of levothyroxine since being diagnosed, around 13 yrs old. I'am 25 now. Wondering if this will have any effect of weight loss? I get my levels checked every couple of months, and they always on point. So far ive had no problems losing weight at all, except in my stomach,…
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Diet Help
Currently doing 1500 Cals a day, with the %40 Protein, %30 Fat and %30 Carb ratio. At the end of the day, i'm always off by atleast 300 or more calories (this is w/o calories being burned off from excerise) and lately been going over on my Fat and Suger intake. Any suggestions as what I need to be eating to reach 1500 a…
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Strength Training/Heavy Lifting Help
Would like to know examples of Strength Training and Heavy Lifting, so I can go these work outs when I go to the gym. I'm looking to drop my bf % as well as some terrible terrible belly fat...(look preggo)
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Difficulty...
Having diffculty eating at 1500 calories a day, since its suggested to cut out all gluten products. I still want to try to not eat gluten and see if anything improves. What is a typical/healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner look like on a gluten/bread free diet?? because right now im eating about 500 to 800 calories a day…
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A little advice here? anything..
I have been calorie counting at 1200cals per day and working out atleast 4 times a week for about an hour since the middle of January 2014. Since than I went from 156 to 136lbs. While i clearly lost weight and can feel it a little in the way my clothes fit, I still see fat. Alot still in the mid section (which is my…
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Heavy Lifting to lose belly fat?
Ok what i meant was, for example, I can do 5 sets of 10 reps with a 25lb weight, on the "Row Machine" (I use different weight machines but I pretty much keep the sets, reps and weight im lifting low in the beginning) and than build my way up from there?
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How to?
having difficulty figuring out what is the best calorie intake for me as well as Carb, Protein and Fat intake
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CLA supplement question
I'am 4"11 and 135lbs. My body seems to be sensitive to certain medication, over the counter, antibiotics, anything. I purchased Optimum CLA softgels 750mg. I wanted to get the lowest milgram possible, because i'm not sure how my body will take to this medication. Has anyone had any issues with sensitivty or tolerance when…
