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Ketone Test Strips
Hi Guys! Still new at this =) I bought some Ketone test strips. The results indicated that I am between 15 - 40 (Moderate +). I imagine that we want that strip as dark as possible? Is that something that will happen on its own, or are more dietary adjustments needed? I'm at day 8, so still pretty early on.
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Can You Check Out My Diary?
Hi folks! I'd love a more experienced keto-er to check out my diary! Do my macros look good? How's my carbs? Thanks in advance!
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Closing up Week 1 on Keto
Tomorrow is the final day in Week 1 of dedicated keto. While I've been doing this for 2 weeks, the first week was super inconsistent. Noteworthy things this week: 1. I've lost 5 pounds! 2. I've discovered that this is completely doable - in fact, I love it! 3. I made bone broth for the first time - yum! 4. I made…
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Keto-Friendly Muffins!
I found a really yummy recipe for keto-friendly muffins! I made a few small alterations, and they eat pretty similar to Red Lobster biscuits. I was hankering for bread, and one of these, while not quite a replacement for "regular" bread, nixed that craving. Original recipe:…
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50 Pounds Down: From Sedentary to Active
I started my weight loss journey in March 2015. I've now lost 50 pounds! My goal is a long way off, with another 100 or so waiting to be dropped =) I've noticed something as I dig through old pictures for progress pics- 1) I used to avoid the camera like the plague, and 2) I could only find ONE picture of me standing up.…
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Weight not moving =-/
I seem to be seriously struggling to lose weight. Last year (August - September) I lost 25 pounds. It entailed eating 1200 calories a day and working out for an average of 10 hours a week, cardio and strength training. Unfortunately, I quickly gained it back, plus 20, when I quick working out post-move. I have lost 10, but…
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Should I Eat Back the Calories?
Hi Guys, So this is becoming quite the learning journey. I've discovered through MFP message boards that I have no idea what I'm doing. :-) Help a girl out? At this point, I am shooting for around 1200 calories a day (and probably eating way more than that, who knows? I'm buying a food scale shortly). I log my exercise,…
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Trouble Losing Weight: too few calories?
I've been going strong with the weight loss thing for about 8 weeks now. I've lost 10 pounds, which is an awesome start. I have another 100 to go! For the past couple weeks, I haven't been able to lose anything. In fact, I am yo-yoing the same 5 pounds around. I realize this 5lbs is most likely water weight. However, I did…
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Newbie Runner: Front Leg Pain?
After a move in November, I gave up my gym membership (my chain has no gyms here!). I haven't been exercising much, and gained about 20 pounds. In the past few weeks, I've started running. I am easing my way into a couch-to-5k program, alternative jogging and walking. I do a 2.5 mile loop 3x per week, jogging about half of…
