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Best device for swimming??
Hi all, I've been a long time fitbit user, graduating up the the Alta Hr last year, which I really like but unfortunately due to recent knee & back issues I haven't been doing a whole lot of walking or jogging like I used to. I did join a local gym with a pool and have been doing some swimming and was considering upgrading…
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Team RH?
Curious if anyone is following team RH out of the UK?
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How important is it to get into ketosis?
I have done keto off & on for about 4 years, took all of last year off and gained a ton of weight and suffered with joint pain and depression so keto called me back. I've been back full time since Jan 1st, I'm down 13 lbs but I'm not getting into ketosis. I test with Precision Xtra blood meter and the highest reading I've…
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Cheapest site for ketone strips I've seen
Just wanted to share with you all. I am not endorsing the site, know nothing about them other than someone on the facebook group posted the link & the price for the box of 50, even with $15 shipping (for canada anyway) is decent. http://www.storenvy.com/stores/194693-ketosis-tools
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Not getting into ketosis?
I've been doing keto off and on for probably 3 years now. I was off track for about 6 months and got back into it about 2 months ago now. Last time I lost a bit then stalled for ages and never fully got into ketosis due to the occasional cheat or too many 'keto friendly' baked goods etc. This time I was determined to stick…
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New keto app - Senza
Not sure if any of you have seen the Senza app yet but its awesome!! Totally free, its all about keto, like mfp you can use it to track food, it automatically does net carbs for you, also it has recipes that are keto and one of my favorite features is a mapping feature that will show you all restaurants near you and how…
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Gaining weight daily
Since I started back on keto approx. 6 weeks ago I have been gaining weight steadily. As of this morning I'm up 11 lbs. 4 of those in the last week. My net carbs are under 20, I meet my protein numbers & fat is the only one that may be a bit lower than the goal, but even that is at a reasonable level. I started testing my…
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Quest protien powder?
Do any of you use Quest protein powders? Are they okay to get your protein up on low days?
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Question about dietary fat vs body fat
I followed a keto or lchf diet for 2 years and lost 20 lbs but was unable to lose more (at the time I had 60 to lose). Although I felt great, much healthier, I still wanted to lose weight. I switched to a program with prepackaged food that is low carb,low fat, and have lost 40 lbs. I now want to switch back to keto so that…
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Has anyone used Ideal Protein prior to doing keto?
Hi everyone, I did keto for about 2 years and after an initial loss of 20 lbs stalled. I felt great but maintained my weight and at 230 that wasn't what I was hoping for. I decided to try Ideal Protein last October and have lost 40lbs but I really miss keto. I don't like eating all the processed, packaged foods, and want a…
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Shift work & IP
Hi everyone, I just started on Thursday oct 13 and I work 12 hours shift work (2 days,2 nights). I am finding it hard to get in my cooked meal in at the end of my day shifts. I don't get home until 630pm and go to bed by 9 at the latest (get up at 4) and eating 8oz of protein & all the veggies at that hour is hard on my…
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Oat Fiber?
Has anyone used Oat Fiber? Not to be confused with oat bran. This has zero net carbs and can be used in baking or other things. I just bought a bag but I can't find any good recipes to use it in. Any ideas?
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Getting back on track
I had been eating keto for approximately a year, lost about 35 lbs and then back at the start of the year fell off the wagon. Went down south in April and totally went off plan and gained 9 lbs which have stuck to me like glue. Despite trying to get back at low carb I haven't tried to go full keto again until this week. I…
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Do you wear a Heart rate Monitor when you run? average heart rate?
Well I was up to week 6 on the treadmill and decided to start over from day one outside. I wear my polar HRM while I run and my heart rate is often over 160 and my breathing is crap. I am 48 and at least 50 lbs over weight so I know thats a factor but I'm wondering what is your average HR while running?
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Nauseous after a run?
Today I did W5D3 and about 30 minutes after I finished I felt awful! I really thought I might throw up, I was so nauseous. It finally passed but then I was so weak and tired I laid down and fell asleep! crazy! Normally after I run I feel energized but not todays run. It took the good right out of me. Anyone else ever…
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When life gets in the way...
I need a little advice. I'm due to do w3d2 tomorrow, I do my runs every 2nd day. Until now I've been on vacation and it hasn't been an issue but tomorrow I go back to work, start at 5am, work 12 mentally exhausting hours (I'm a police dispatcher) and when I get home I'm often so tired I can barely walk the dog let alone…
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Week one done, with some struggles
This is my 2nd go round with c25k. I made it to the 20 minute run last time but couldn't run longer than 10 minutes so I gave up. That was 2 years ago and I've regretted it since. I really want to get this done! I just finished w1d3 and I struggled to get through it but didn't stop. Day 2 was a breeze and tonight I felt…
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Goodlife Fitness - Nova Scotia
Hi everyone! I'm toying with the idea of joing Goodlife this week and was just looking for some feedback from people who go to my local gyms. Is there anyone here on MFP who go to the Goodlife gyms in Dartmouth NS? I've never set foot in a gym, I'm 47 and have about 60 more pounds to lose. I am super nervous about going to…
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TOtal Carbs vs Net Carbs
I did low carb a couple of years ago and wasn't even aware of net carbs (carbs - fibre). I counted carbs. period. This time around I'm counting net carbs and although I keep net under 20 g per day total carbs can be close to 40 g per day. Although I've I started out losing well I've sort of stalled off & on for a bit now,…
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What is going on!!
I've been eating keto since March 1st and have been doing ok. I feel 100% better but the weight loss has slowed considerably. And I'd be ok with this if my measurements were changing too but my waist has actually gone up an inch and I feel rather chubby these days. I had been blood testing daily and struggled to get my…
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Ketonix?
Does anyone else have this? https://www.ketonix.com/ I ordered one after seeing some people on the facebook groups talking about it. So far it seems to be working well. Its not as exact as using a blood meter but its comparable. I usually test on the blood meter between 0.8-2 and every time I've tested on the ketonix I…
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Is it ok to stay 85% fat long term?
Ok so it seems that I only lose weight if I keep my macros at 5% carb, 10% protein & 85% fat. I try to put my protein at 15% and then I play with the same 1-2 lbs over & over. super frustrating! I worry about not getting enough protein and haven't quite figured out how to find what amount of protein my body requires. Do…
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Higher fat days, is protein high enough?
I kicked myself out of ketosis last thursday and haven' t been able to get back in. Today I've decided to have a couple of higher fat days and see if it helps. So I have my fat at just over 85% today, if carbs are at 5% that only leaves 10% for protein. is that high enough? When I did my protein calculations before I…
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How do you know if you are fat adapted?
Ok so I've been eating Keto since March 1st, I've lost 21 lbs since then which is great. I've just started at the gym so I've been doing a lot more exercise lately and finally my ketones are going up (still low, highest was 1.7) My question is how do you know when your body is burning fat?
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Pre workout snack?
I'm starting at the gym tomorrow with a personal trainer and I'm wondering if I should eat before I go and if so what should I eat? Most mornings I have BPC and don't eat until around 2 or 3 but my appointment is at 11 and I want to make sure I have enough energy to get through the workout since its my first (plus first…
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Quick question about Ketone readings
Ok so I' test my blood ketones every morning when I get up, before eating and generally after a good 12 hours of no food, usually more and the highest reading I've had is 1.5. I average around 1. This morning I forgot to take my reading before starting my bullet proof coffee (1 T MCT oil & 2T HWC), about half way through…
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What to bring to the gym
Hi there, I am joining the local gym this week and I have never set foot in a gym before so I have no idea what I should bring with me. I'm assuming water bottle, but do I bring my own towels or are they supplied? and anything else you can all suggest would be helpful. Thanks
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Do I need to lower my calories?
Hi everyone! I've been eating this way for 11 weeks now and in the last few days have finally seen my ketones start to go up, today was my highest at 1.4. Despite this my weight has been pretty stubborn. I know that weight loss is not a linear thing, that there are ups & downs but I'll lose 2 lbs gain back 1.5 and then…
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Low sugar symptoms?
Anyone else having symptoms of low sugar? I've been sort of dizzy, sweaty, light-headed, especially when I have a lower carb day, The higher my fat grams are the more I have these symptoms. THey're not horrible, just sort of a slight dizziness.
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Intermittent fasting
Who in the group is doing IF? I've been considering trying it. I think it would work for me. I'm not a breakfast person and love eating large meals instead of a bunch of little meals. For those that do it I have a few questions. If i plan to eat for a 7 or 8 hour period for the other fasting hours can I drink anything…
