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Re: It’s a New Day 😊
I like your attitude! I found it helpful to take the long term view of this - months (and for me a permanent lifestyle change) - so a single day’s setback is nothing more than a pebble in my boot.…
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Re: Carb Manager Question
Yes, you can search by macros. go to ‘foods’ and just below the top menu bar (search, quick find, my foods, etc) you’ll see a search box. Go to the far right of that box and you’ll see a small ‘v’.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Day 5 of a KETO newbie
@Sghilliard I know what you mean about the beer laughing at you... I have a half-empty bottle of Jamison’s in the pantry that I leave out so I can see it every time I go in there.…
Pat F
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4 yrs ago
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Re: Exercise recovery drinks
Rex, first of all, welcome to the keto world! If I may, I’d recommend an excellent book, ‘The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance’ by Drs Jeff Volek and Stephen Phinney.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: 2nd Week....lost a about a pound and still having difficulty keep carbs under 50!
@Sam A lot of folks count net, thinking that fiber doesn’t count. But it does - here’s a post from a site that I often refer to as it has some excellent medical discussions about the keto process.…
Pat F
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4 yrs ago
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Re: Low Net Carbs Less Effective?
@Larry Mac I tend to think its the keto-friendly items out there. Seems too easy for folks to claim ‘best keto this...’. ‘Best keto that...’ with no accountability.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Hello my name is Sue. Very new to the keto scene.
Good luck! Might expect a little while to get into the swing of things, but once it starts happening, it’s pretty impressive. Hang in there
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: 3rd week on keto but seem stalled
@AZ_Nan agree! Far too many processed foods labeled at ‘keto’ so it’s always a good idea to check them out before trying (love the ‘import recipe’ on the app. Have to keep reminding folks...…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Low Net Carbs Less Effective?
Also, I agree with @Mark the keto urine strips lose accuracy the longer one is in ketosis. BTW: anything over .5mMols is considered ketosis and my readings of Drs Phinney and Volek tell me that…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Low Net Carbs Less Effective?
Hey Larry! Something to consider; this from the Virta folks (medical specialists in using ketosis as a treatment of diabetes among other things. while this particular FAQ addresses net vs total…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Help please!!!!
When I get hungry, I try to stay busy. Walks, reading, anything to keep my mind off food. Cravings are a habit we must break.
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Carb confusion
Should I count net carbs or total carbs? Dr. Stephen Phinney and the Virta Team We recommend counting total carbohydrates, with the most of your food coming from real, whole foods.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: In ketosis, but no weight loss...
Incomplete data but id check my macros. Set calories to zero weight loss then set macros. Slide cals to left to obtain desired loss rate. unusual to enter ketosis that quick.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Motivated but discouraged
@TW Lost 45 i think your comments about stopping salt is ill advised. Sure, we’re all different but i would be hesitant to give advice that may not be in someone’s best interest @Deliamarie heres a…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Somethings gotta give
I don't mean to sound too personal, but perhaps you should chat w/ your doctor about this to keep them in the loop. That said, you absolutely can do this.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Day 2 keto lifestyle
Here’s a link to Virta Health, which is a user website that I found useful. Drs Phinney and Volek are associated with it, I think as practicing doctors running a clinic of sorts to treat diabetic…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Day 2 keto lifestyle
@Hammy I know! Found the same overwhelming bog of stuff out there and lots of opinions but also a lot of ‘hey, try this!’ sort of stuff. Hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Day 2 keto lifestyle
Try very hard to stick within the portion sizes - if you sneak in a larger portion, what you’re really doing is sneaking in extra macros and that’s a recipe for disaster.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Total Carbs
Total Carbs minus Fiber equals Net Carbs; those are data points used by the app to compute Net Carbs. If you want to track Total Carbs (which would be much more restrictive on the diet),…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Premium question
It depends on the particular recipe. Some, for example, cheeseburger casserole, could be made before or prepared and popped in the fridge to cook when needed. Others, salads for example, perhaps not.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Support??
No sweat. I had to ask my wife to show me (still living that down)
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Support??
The support link is found on the Settings page (where up at the top you can log out, change password, etc). Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the ‘Help and Support’ section which includes a…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Weighing meat
Most of what I read says precooked so that’s what I do. But if I’m having a piece of cooked leftovers, I’ll cut it to weight.
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
Keto Diet
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Re: Changing weight in CM
Not sure what you mean by ‘change your weight in CM’, but you don’t need to change it at all. When you set up your profile, you enter your starting weight and that’s it.…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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Re: Carb counts are either very wrong or everyone else is lying
I can’t answer that directly as I don’t eat bagels or drink pop. And the ham I buy (different brand) matched up directly. But as my personal carb limit is 12,…
Pat F
Pat_F
4 yrs ago
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