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What is the best Isopure flavor?
I'm going to start replacing one meal with a protein shake per my doctor's instructions. I am only interested in Isopure Low-Carb or Isopure Zero-Carb. Because it is somewhat expensive ($45.00 for 3 lbs) - I want to make sure I buy a good flavor. I will not be mixing it with anything other than water. Please let me know if…
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Cannot get into ketosis
Hi everyone! I've been following the keto lifestyle for a year now and have found ketosis to be unattainable. I eat 20 net carbs per day and rarely cheat but I NEVER get into ketosis. My macros are 1600 cals, 75% fat, 20% protein and 5% carbs. Does anyone have any suggestions they could share? My diary is public. Thanks!
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Fat Fasting for Plateau
I've been eating low carb (Phase 1 Induction aka Ketogenic) for 7 months now. So far I've lost 41 lbs and I'm happy with that but recently I've hit a plateau. I've been bouncing around between 194 and 190 and can't seem to break the 190's. I keep my net carbs at 20 per day and my calories are 1200-1500. I've tried…
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Not in complete Ketosis yet
I'm sticking to 20 carbs (or less) and my body refuses to go into complete ketosis. The highest result I've gotten is moderate. Why can't I achieve large?! I've been doing low carb for a month now.
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216 lbs - Crazy for wanting VSG?
Hello all! I'm 5'6" and currently 216 lbs (started at 231). I've struggled with weight fluctuations since I was 11. Some years I was super heavy - others years I was really skinny. Now that I've had my first child (well..3.5 years ago) and have hypothyroidism - I find it nearly impossible to lose weight. I've only lost 16…
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Loose Skin?
28 year old female in the pre-op stage for VSG. I've had one normal pregnancy. My stats are: Height: 5'6" SW: 231 CW: 214 GW: 135 The thought of loose, saggy skin after I have the VSG is enough to sometimes make me think twice about VSG. I'm so afraid that I will need corrective surgery afterwards - and that is simply not…
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Women Using Creatine
Hey everyone. I'm a 28 yr old female in the process of losing some serious weight. My CW is 214 and my GW is 135. I do cardio 5-6 days per week and lift weights/resistance training about 3 days per week (and only for about 20-30 minutes). I'm on a 1500 calorie diet and I use Isopure Low-Carb protein shakes. I would like to…
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Dr. Nathan Allison - Viera Hospital
Hello all. Just wondering if anyone has used Dr. Nathan Allison of Viera Hospital before? I am pre-op for VSG and would love to hear opinions from any patients that used him for bariatric surgery. I've researched his credentials/licenses and found no malpractice records, etc. Thanks you!
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Insurance Denial for VSG?
I'm approaching my last pre-op visit before the surgeon's office submits a request for approval of the VSG that I want. Since my BMI was on the borderline of the insurance's requirements AND I have no co-morbid conditions (only hypothyroidism), I would not be entirely surprised if they deny the request. Has anyone been…
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How many lbs did you lose from VSG?
28 yr/f in the pre-op stages of having VSG (also known as Vertical Sleeve surgery). I only need to lose 84 pounds before I hit my goal weight. How much did you need to lose when you had your VSG? Am I crazy for having it?
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PB2: Plain or Chocolate?
Looking for something to add to my chocolate Isopure shake. I don't want a lot of calories and thought maybe PB2 would make the Isopure taste better. Which flavor is better? What place or which website has the best price? Thanks!
