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Looking for friends; starting over; medical issues & weight gain
Hello! I've been a member for a long time and I keep stopping and starting. I am trying to go low carb and gluten free again, and I would love to have some friends on here. I started again last Friday. Right now, I'm aiming for less than 50 grams of carbs a day while I work on my goal of drinking nothing but water. Once I…
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Havings issues...
I've been paleo (minus some minor amounts of dairy) for about a month now. I lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. Then when I started keto about a week ago, I gained 5 pounds back and I can't shake it for anything. I've been in mild ketosis (pink to lighter purple on ketostix) for the last week, and keeping my total carbs under 50.…
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Havings issues...
I've been paleo (minus some minor amounts of dairy) for about a month now. I lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. Then when I started keto about a week ago, I gained 5 pounds back and I can't shake it for anything. I've been in mild ketosis (pink to lighter purple on ketostix) for the last week, and keeping my total carbs under 50.…
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Havings issues...
I've been paleo (minus some minor amounts of dairy) for about a month now. I lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. Then when I started keto about a week ago, I gained 5 pounds back and I can't shake it for anything. I've been in mild ketosis (pink to lighter purple on ketostix) for the last week, and keeping my total carbs under 50.…
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Three questions (Primal / ketogenic)
I'm on day four of going back to Primal and the ketogenic diet. I haven't followed a Primal diet for two years, and I wasn't that experienced when I was on it then. I know that when you go from SAD to a lower carb diet, you'll be tired and get the carb flu. I am curious when the tiredness goes away. I made sure to go to…
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Anyone still here?
Is there anyone who is still active in this group? I did the Leptin Reset back in January with good results. A whole bunch of stuff has happened since then, and I'm going to be doing it again at the beginning of September, then I'll be following it up with a Primal lifestyle with minimal dairy.
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Need some support to get back to Primal
I did the leptin reset at the beginning of the year, then went Primal. I lost about 30 pounds . Some stuff happened and I fell off the wagon. I've kept off the 30 pounds, and I'm fluctuating in the same 4 pounds, which sucks (and I know it's my own fault). There are a few things I'd love some input on. I am working nights…
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Do you donate blood?
I do! I had to stop for pregnancies, but now I get to donate blood this week. I love knowing that I can help others, especially since my blood type is a little rarer (AB+) and I enjoy the guilt free cranberry juice and cookie. I just got my gallon pin and I'm working on the next gallon. The only drawback for me is when…
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Getting enough protein in the morning.
I see that the recommendation is 50-75 grams of protein in the morning. What is the best way to get this much protein? I've been looking into bacon, eggs, ham, and sausage, but I don't know if I can eat enough of all that to get to the 50-75 goal. Suggestions?
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Frustrated with the scale.
Let me begin by saying that I know that the goal of the leptin reset is not weight loss. I KNOW THIS. I have been weighing myself every day since the beginning of the year. I was really excited when I started losing weight after I began the leptin reset. Every day, it was at least a pound, then it slowed down to half a…
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Ketosis
I started a low carb lifestyle (Leptin Reset) about two weeks ago. I was losing weight daily up until a few days ago (Tuesday or Wednesday). Then I have been at the same exact weight. I think on Tuesday or Wednesday my right side by my rib cage started to hurt. I didn't think much of it, but today I started looking up…
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Initial weight loss?
I am on day 3 of the leptin reset. I am feeling pretty dang good! I thought I'd go through a carb withdrawal, but it hasn't happened yet. So I'm curious how much you lost when you first switched to Primal/Paleo or did the leptin reset? I started on Monday at 263 and I was 259 today (I'm 5'5.5". It's been so encouraging!…
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Would you spot me, please?
When I work out, it's after 10pm and the people who are still there are the die-hards and the random late-nighter. I don't have a workout buddy yet, so I've been sticking mostly to machines for my weightlifting. However, I'd like to move to the free weights, like bench pressing. My question is, if you didn't look totally…
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Ham and Bean Soup...
I love ham and bean soup. Tossing ham and beans with water in a crock pot and letting it simmer is the epitome of an easy meal. My question is, can I still have the broth and ham if I don't eat the beans?
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Starting C25K program, curious about other cardio
I am planning on starting the C25K program very soon. I am not a runner, so I am trying to prepare myself for completing this challenge. My question is, when starting the program, do you still do other cardio? If so, when should it be done? Before doing the C25K session, after, or on a rest day? I really want this to be…
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12.75 inches lost all around
I taped myself for the first time about 2.5 weeks ago, and I did it again today for the year's end. Overall, I've lost 2.75 inches from my body. The most noticeable changes are my hips (1 inch), butt (1.5 inch), my bust (2 inches) and my bra band (1.75 inches). I'm going to need to get fitted for a new bra pretty soon! I…
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Cardio and breathing...
When you are doing cardio, such as the elliptical, if you can carry on a conversation, do you need to work it a little harder? When I am working on the elliptical, I can't carry on a conversation because it makes me too out of breath (I'm fine when I'm not talking). My friend thinks I'm overdoing it. I don't think so.…
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Period cycle and exercise observation (female TMI)
I started working out (again) the week of Thanksgiving. It had been over a year since I had last worked out. I've noticed that my cycles have gone from 33-35 days to 27-28 days since I started exercising again. Has anyone else noticed such a drastic change in their cycles?
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Finding and keeping will power (regarding eating)
So I've been back at tracking my food/activities for about a month now. I'm starting to work out more, but it's getting discouraging because the food/eating aspect is not in sync with the calories burned. Some days are pretty decent and others I start out okay and the day just turns to crud. I think a lot of it is that I…
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Favorite core exercises?
I am doing well with cardio, arms and legs, but I'm having a hard time with my core. I do modified crunches, but I don't feel the burn like I think I should. I am working my back muscles, but I don't think I'm getting enough strength training in my back, either. So what are your favorite core muscle exercises or routines?
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New around here.
Hello! I'm looking to get in better shape for my health. I eventually want to do a marathon or half marathon. When I started using MFP around Thanksgiving, I went to the gym once a week. This week, I signed my kids up for the kids club (day care) and I've been twice just this week! Yay! My kids love going there, so it's…
