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Maintaining, but Redefining. Anyone with similar goal?
Hi! My name is Josh. I have lost over 30 lbs in the past year through a lchf lifestyle, I have increased my athleticism twofold in almost every way. I am 29, 5'9", 182 lbs, and a full-time college student x1.66. Instead of losing more weight, I want to redefine what my weight consists of through intense strength training…
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Gaining muscle while dropping fat
Well, the time has come for me to start to strength training. I have almost reached my first goal weight (one I set two years ago- 180 lbs down from 210). It has been a battle, but also an educational process. Nutritional science is now my #1 hobby. I will be training for a Spartan Beast come Halloween, and I will not be…
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A couple interesting takes on a high-fat diet...
Here are a couple articles that give some perspective to the idea that it could be beneficial based on historical and modern empirical evidence. Both articles demonstrate comparisons between traditional Northwest diet and the typical American diet. Pay attention to what the Discover article says about protein consumption,…
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Want dude friends!
Hi all! Are there any gentlemen here that are pretty active, looking to lose, increase athetic endurance, and want another dude friend? Sounds corny, yeah, but it would be cool to have a few people to relate to. As for me, I live in Arizona, I am 28 years old, 190ish lbs, am looking to lose and prepare for a half-marathon…
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Seeking Diversity in Diets
Hi all! Mt name is Josh, and I am looking to make new friends. I would like to explore the different perspectives of people who eat to a specific macro goal. I would also like to expand my horizon on food knowledge. Personally, I am partial to a higher fat diet (>50%) because of how it makes my body feel. No, I won't try…
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Hey women
I gotta ask you...what is the fascination yall have with men and beards? I ask this bc I was at the sports bar the other day, and the ladies were talking, and one of the things they said were that they get so turned on by men with beards. And these women were quite beautiful. As for my own girlfriend, she goes crazy for it…
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My Success So Far on Keto/HF Diet
Hi! I am Josh. I am 28, 5'9", 190 lbs (and losing), I am 21 lbs from being in my "healthy weight range." I have been eating a mostly high fat diet for the past 7 months, consisting of 72% fat macros. I have stuck to it about 65% of the time on record. Up until 7 months ago, I have struggled to lose any kind of weight to…
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Need Runner Friends!
Hello.... To many of you, I may appear as the typical fat guy walking down the street: a little chub everywhere, but mostly in the gut. But I am a 200 pounder that can move! My best mile was 8:47, last week. I am barely starting on my physical journey in fitness, and I am ready to conquer new challenges. I left the 5 km in…
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Cholesterol/Gallstones
I came across this thread about gallstones. I have a question about cholesterol gallstones. I found most of my information on this, but one question that still remains unanswered is this: My diet provides that I eat a lot of things that have high cholesterol, but my latest bloodwork showed that I was great with HDL/LDL…
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Arizonans, Mud Runners, Dudes and Keto Dieters!
Hey! Looking for new friends to join me in another round of Ketosis. I am just going to be getting into it again, and I could use some support. Also, if any fellow Spartans appear, that would be cool too. If you are from Arizona, please add! Could use some dude support, as well. All the estrogen on this site can get…
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Dudes?
Hey, Buncha women on here and such, they got their groups and all different reasons. So how bout the men have their small corner, eh? For example....eatin bacon is good, right? The women don't like to eat it, it goes straight to their hips! To me, it goes straight to my gut, am I right? But bein a guy, maybe we can learn…
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ARFID and Food Avoidance Emotional Disorder....need some help for my 11yr old step-son
Hi all! I need to find some resources on Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder as well as Food Avoidance Emotional Disorder. My girlfriend's 11 year old son has been having some emotional/psychological/eating issues, as a result of father abandonment, and I am conducting a study on his eating habits. He is in the 80th…
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Fellow Spartans?
Hey! I am looking for anyone that is working towards a Spartan Race, or wants to do them in the future. I am going for a Trifecta in 2015 (my girlfriend and I), and I could use some support in that. I am going to complete the Arizona Sprint in three weeks, and then I will be training for the Super sometime in late spring…
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Soccer Ankle Injury....need advice
Hi! I played soccer last night, and I got stepped on with cleats, directly on the ball of my ankle. I have no inflammation, but the bone is now sore. It doesn't feel fractured, as the pain is about a 3. I can't put too much force on it, so I walk with a limp and have it ace-wrapped. My question to anyone who has had these…
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Personal Experimentation with Ketogenic Diet
Hi fellow MFP-ers, I am designing an n=1 experiment on myself over the next 4 weeks starting this Friday, November 7. I am on a ketogenic diet, which is one consisting of about 70-80% fat (from mostly saturated sources), 25-15% protein, and no more than 10% carbs. This experiment will be one that tracks my progress (or…
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Not getting anywhere? Here might be the reason why...
We try and try to do what every authority and conventional resource tells us to do. It is ingrained in our society. If you have tried "every" diet out there, and still not getting anywhere, you are probably being educated wrong. Your body has 3 sources of energy: Carbohydrates, protein, fat. Conventional wisdom tells us…
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Like football? Looking for Motivation? Look here!
Hello! My name is Josh, and I like watching the NFL. I created a group to help people stay motivated and get where they want to be by Christmastime (literally). It is called the Football Fans Fantasy Active League. It is easy: you join, pick an available team, and go head to head to score points and win! It is unbiased…
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Pre-Weight-Training Cardio Question
Hi. My concern is not what if, but how much. I live 4.5 miles away from my gym, and it is uphill on a ~1% incline. I have two choices to get there: ride the bus, which costs $4 per day, or ride my bike. I can ride about 12 mph and my hr gets to about 125bpm, or 60% of max (that makes for a 20-30 min bike ride on city…
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Weight Training before/after food?
Hi! I am an absolute newbie to fitness. I am following a 4 week beginners program, and I am in Week 1 (today was first day). Week 1 is whole body workouts x 3. I found myself getting queasy about halfway through my workout, and I want to know if it is normal. I didn't hurl, and I didn't get light headed, but I did only…
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Let's lose weight by Christmas!
I need 7 people to join my group....it is almost complete, and it is going to be epic! It is a "Fantasy League" where you score points for how much you do, your commitment to watching what you eat, and how much you work off! You pick a team, you represent that team, and go head to head each week with other users. Teams…
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Lebron and Ketosis
http://www.si.com/edge/2014/08/11/inside-lebron-james-weight-loss-and-low-carb-diet The research doesn't lie, my friends. You get out what you put in.
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NFL Fans Fantasy Activity Group!
Hi! I am starting a group, called "Football Fans Fantasy Active League." This is a group where you choose a team, and then represent that team against others. Points are scored based on logging, activity, goals, and weight loss. I am hoping that this group can start soon. If you are interested, please check it out, and…
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Not Losing Weight As Fast? This Could Be Why!
I use a site to calculate my calorie burn based on average heart rate. When I use a machine to work out, I both observe the machine's output vs my own calculation of my HR. I take that number, and time, and put it into a site's input boxes, and it outputs my gross calorie burn. But what I just learned about Gross and Net…
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BACON!
Hey guys! I am on a ketogenic diet and I thought I would ask some questions about bacon, and create a general bacon thread. What are some interesting things you do with bacon when you include it in your meals? It is great all by itself, however it makes everything else it touches taste better. Any ideas from low-carbers? I…
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What is your personal input on ketone test strips?
Hello! I am researching the best options for how to test ketone levels, and I wanted to get information from people that I can ask questions. My girlfriend and I are thinking about getting the blood testers (it measures blood glucose too). The strips are more convenient, but my girlfriend says that you have to be very…
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Keto-friends needed!!!
Hey yall. Josh here, 28, from Glendale AZ!!! My girlfriend and I are going keto. I have (she has not) a seizure disorder, and I am doing it for my health and to trim down. I am looking for other friends that are knowledgable about ketogenic diets, or wish to learn with me. if your macros look like this: F: 70% P: 20% nC:…
