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Re: Does Low Carb Really Work
Sharon gave some solid advice; obviously she's got it down! I would encourage you that 46 is really young. I'm 57 and have felt 80 for a long time (decades) but with keto (and intermittent fasting)…
Fleabite
Fleabite
3 yrs ago
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Re: Carbs or net carbs?
There is a general rule of thumb....if you are eating a whole food (produce, cheese, eggs, meat, etc) you can go with net. If you are eating a processed food (one that has a label with multiple…
Fleabite
Fleabite
3 yrs ago
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Re: Weight loss stall
Also, not all proteins are equal......beef is much higher on the insulin index than chicken or fish, for example. This means your response to beef is to raise your blood sugar more than if you ate…
Fleabite
Fleabite
3 yrs ago
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Re: Protein and fat target
Fat Bombs are a great way to meet calories at the end of the day. Many recipes call for keeping them in the fridge or freezer so they are quick, easy and fit the nutritional requirement.
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Disappointing weight loss
At least 8 cups a day. If you drink other non-caffienated beverages you can count that toward your water. If you are physically active you need to drink more.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Hello!! I’m 1 week in and my first weigh in is tomorrow. Does the app adjust macros as my weight goes down?
I just found a place under settings and then the macro tab. It says that if you have the premium version AND have turned the feature on the macros will self adjust to your profile.…
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Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Disappointing weight loss
The first part of the weight loss is water. Do you have underlying health conditions that might make you retain water? Are you getting enough salt and electrolytes?…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: 9lbs down the first week back
Exact same for me! I started the last Tuesday and am already down 7 pounds. This is my second go after a break of more than a year. I am also combining IF and Keto.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Help me setup to know I’m doing things right please.
Go into settings. Most of the defaults are pretty good but I recommend using net carbs instead of total carbs. Once you put your weight and activity level in the macros will be calculated for you.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Where to get suggested foods??
The good thing about keto is if you don't have "clean" food available where you live you can always do "dirty" keto which is way better than the alternative of the standard american diet.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: New to Keto - Went 3 grams over carbs today 🤨
Not a dealbreaker....it will come out in the wash. The first time I did Keto - and I lost 30 pounds really fast - carbs were the only thing I tracked. Some days might br 12, others 25.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Keto and diabetes
I have used Kero & IF to avoid meds for type II diabetes. It is a lifestyle change, not a miracle cure. When I go back to eating the typical American diet my A1C soars and my body simply cannot…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Fat Adapted
Stay in your macros which should be no more than 20-30 net carbs a day. One tip: When you break a fast your body will tend to mostly burn what you break the fast with......…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Total carbs vs Net carbs
@Andrew Meyer or eating the bark off a tree! :)
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Total carbs vs Net carbs
Something sounds a little wonky in the difference between net and total carbs being so great but in principle it sounds like you're on the right track.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Wine and weight loss. Coincidence?
Its complicated and individuals are different. My blood glucose spikes at night as my body prepares a feast of insulin to feed me the next day. My doctor had actually suggested a glass of dry wine…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Question for Diabetics on carbmanager
I am type 2. My doctor agrees under 20 net is safe. My body does better under 20 net but not everyone needs to go there. I think it would be extremely hard to eat under 20 total and maintain that as…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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Re: Losing weight but not body fat ??
I like to look at multiple measurements: Blood glucose, weight, various body measurements and ketones. Chances are that if "fat" or "weight" is not coming off you will see another metric improving.…
Fleabite
Fleabite
4 yrs ago
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