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Re: Not losing weight
Based on the meals you listed I would say you may have more carbs and protein (which the body can convert to carbs) that your macro percentages indicate.…
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5 yrs ago
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Re: Second day of Keto
On the topic of fiber- and the whole issue of our supposed daily requirement. Not that I think fiber is a bad thing but it’s more important that everyone listens to their own body.…
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6 yrs ago
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Re: Second day of Keto
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6 yrs ago
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Re: Newbie
Increase your sodium to around 5 grams/day. Keto is salt eliminating by nature. Most keto doctors and scientists recommend going easy on exercise during keto adaptation (about three weeks in for…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: New to carb cutting
I enjoy a 1/2 cup of raspberries many days. Berries are one of the lower carb fruits-you’ll see them included in keto desserts. Each is different so check the carb count on your favorite berries for…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Day 4 - Ketones!!
Sodium! Your kidneys don’t retain sodium as with a carb rich diet so the need for sodium goes up. Review some of Dr. Stephen Phinneys info on the subject.…
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fgibsonkycf60
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Re: Day 3
It really is a lifestyle choice. Critics say it is hard to adhere to because of the dietary choice limits but it’s no where near as difficult as the year I was vegan.…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Second day of Keto
Keep it simple. I was all freaked at the beginning thinking I had to have a bunch of stuff on hand and at work, most of which is still sitting around or spoiled (sorry mini- guacamole’s).…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Too much Protein & Tired after fatty meals
My macro is 70% fat, 23% protein and 7% carb. That is based on 1200 calories as calculated by the app based on height, weight, age, sex, activity level and my stated goal of 1 lb per week weight…
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Low Blood Sugar
I mean to say that exercise during the adaption is phase is NOT particularly recommended. Sorry - typo.
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Low Blood Sugar
most of the books I've read all say that exercise during the keto adaption period is particularly recommended. The need for salt on keto is important and something I really felt during the…
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Too much Protein & Tired after fatty meals
If you're going true keto, you'll experience some fatigue or "keto flu" for a week up to a month, it varies by person, as your body fully adjusts to fueling from fat rather than carbs.…
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Newbie
Be aware that if you don’t go high enough on fat, low enough on carbs and moderate on protein you won’t get into nutritional ketosis, which is when your body switches from burning carbs to fueling…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: How to start the first week??
I started at 184.8 and was 177.6 at day seven. The first week is a lot of water weight loss due to using glycogen stores. You need to do some reading about eating Keto because some of the biological…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: How to start the first week??
There is a custom selection where you can tweak the carb/protein/fat percentages. The canned Keto choice was not the percentages I was looking for. As I recall,…
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: Low potassium and Vitamin A
Also lite salt for potassium. A multi vitamin is a good gap filler for all rda’s.
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: I am confused
Wow- great job on eating that much fiber. The tool in your profile setup will help you calculate calorie need based on sex, age, height, weight and weight loss goals.…
fgibsonkycf60
fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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Re: How to start the first week??
The science is definitely good on ketogenic diets. I’ve done low carb paleo before but did not lower my carb intake enough to allow my body to make the switch from using glucose as fuel to using…
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fgibsonkycf60
6 yrs ago
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