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Any RD'S out there? Looking for advice regarding food and metabolic issue
I have posted about this in the past, but have yet to get an actual answer/ feed back. TL;DR: my metabolism is about 40% lower than is typical for my stats. How do I properly figure out how much to eat without further "damaging" my metabolism? I am ashamed to say that I have not handled this past year well. So these stats…
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Update on previous post...
I don't know how to link it, but the post was title: "Can you help me troubleshoot my issues with my cycle of injury, falling off the wagon, and gaining?" Appearance- and weight-wise, not much has changed over the last couple of months. But physically and internally, I think I have improved leaps and bounds. It's like my…
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Good shoes similar to NB 840v4?
I recently got myself fitted properly for good shoes, but the $$ was a bit higher than I can spend. Of the 3 in the store, my favorite was New Balance 840v4. And at $125, it was also the least expensive of the 3. (The other 2 were Brooks, and a brand that I am not familiar with). I have tried researching online to find…
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Can you help me troubleshoot my issues with my cycle of injury, falling off the wagon, and gaining?
Sorry if this gets long. I will try to be concise and still include pertinent information. Female Age -35 Height - 5'6 CW - 212 HW - 290 LW - 145 GW - 155/160? Background: I have always been heavy. As a child, I was active and even danced competitively, but still very overweight. I had open Gastric Bypass when I was 19 (in…
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I am getting frustrated! Can someone help me troubleshoot??
I have been doing strict Keto for about a month now. I feel pretty good, but I am getting discouraged because I'm not losing any significant weight. I lost a few inches the first couple of weeks (which is awesome), but I have 50+ lbs to lose, so I would think the pounds would have started to drop by now. Can someone look…
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Short term progress and follow up question!
Trust the process. Today only marks 2 weeks. The scale has only moved 3 pounds. But, just took my measurements. In less than 2 weeks ( I didn't measure until almost a week in) I have lost the following inches: 🤩 Upper arm: -2 Waist: -3 Thigh: -1.5 Hips: -4 Also, I was concerned and optimistic this morning that my pee strip…
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Adderall and Ketosis
Is anyone else on meds that suppress appetite? I take Adderall for ADD and I am having a hard time distinguishing between side effects of the meds vs. my body's cues to gauge whether I am in ketosis/ becoming fat adapted. The subtle nuisances like energy, less appetite, cognitive clarity, etc are characteristic of both. I…
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Can someone help me prioritize my health targets?
First, I just want to throw out there that I am following a ketogenic diet. Not "keto" as in I eat a pound of bacon and a tub of cream cheese every day; "keto" as in i am trying to eat whole foods, get about 6-8 cups of veggies (usually raw), and avoid processed /prepackaged crap. That being said, I still have a number of…
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Looking for a Keto friendly doctor
Any advice or recommendations on how I can find a keto friendly PCP in my area? I tried a few different searches, but I'm not finding what I am looking for. If it helps, I am in Richmond, Va... just in case anyone else is local to me and has a doc to recommend. ☺
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So I got fitted properly for running shoes...
Before I bought another random pair of athletic shoes, I decided to take everyone's advice and get properly fitted. I have flat feet, but not a wide foot. The last 2 pair of shoes I have purchased caused a numb spot after 5-10 min. My shoe size is usually 8.5, sometimes 9 depending on the type of shoe. Well the guy said I…
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Multiple torso surgeries are making it hard pinpoint source of pain.
Background: Female, age 33 (starting 290lbs, lowest 145, current 178, goal 155) I tend to yo yo between 165 and 185. 2003 open GB; 2006 reconstruction/ skin removal in (360 degree lower body lift and breast lift/implants); 2015 emergency c-section Now, possible hernia with inconclusive diagnosis but no current pain. I…
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Does soreness = achievement?
I enjoy being able to feel accomplished after a good workout, but how much soreness is normal? How long should I be sore? Do I need to wait until the soreness lets up before I work out hard again? (sometimes I hurt for days.) If I don't work out hard enough to get really sore does that mean I am not working hard enough? I…
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Does soreness = achievement?
I enjoy being able to feel accomplished after a good workout, but how much soreness is normal? How long should I be sore? Do I need to wait until the soreness lets up before I work out hard again? (sometimes I hurt for days.) If I don't work out hard enough to get really sore does that mean I am not working hard enough? I…
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Does using "Pam" cooking spray make you sick?
I like to roast and sauté a lot of veggies for dinner usually. I used to use olive oil, which I know is still fairly healthy. But to save some calories I have recently switched to Pam Butter flavored spray. My veggies are yummy, delicious and very low calorie. However, since I have switched, I have had the most persistent…
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How bad is sodium....really?
A little about me... I am 29 yrs old, female, 5'6 and currently weigh 175 lbs. My goal is 140 I had lost about 140 lbs about 8 years ago, but ever so slowly, about 30lbs has crept back on. I'm not sure when I gave up on my good eating habits, but I am committed to getting back to my healthier self. I have been eating…
