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Somewhat confused about the midweek spike on the anabolic diet
I have been on LeanGains for the past 3 months, on what started as a cutting diet (but somehow ended up a recomp). So, now I have the following stats:
72 kg (from 76 kg)
162 cm
88 kg deadlift
80 kg ...
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What can a vegetarian eat on a low carb diet? [closed]
I'm a vegetarian and would like to go on a low carb (preferably no carb) diet. Currently I am getting about 200grams of protein from protein shakes and eggs. Until now I have been eating rice, ...
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Has anyone had success reducing body fat percentage by utilizing the Carb Nite Solution? [closed]
Were you able to reduce body fat percentage?
Did you continue to perform high-intensity aerobic training while on the diet?
Have you been able to maintain your body fat percentage after completing the ...
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How to lose only belly fat in 2 weeks
Me:
I am 191cm 71kg. I am fairly defined except my stomach.
My training:
I currently do heavy free weight sessions 4 times a week: chest, back/arms, legs and shoulders/arms.
My diet:
High ...
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Does yogurt really have fewer effective carbs than listed? [closed]
I came across something I hadn't heard before in a low carb cookbook I own. It says:
However, in GO-Diet, Dr. Goldberg and Dr. O'Mara explain that in
actuality, most of the lactose (milk sugar) ...
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Why do I get chapped lips while being on a low-carb diet?
Whenever I'm doing a low-carb diet or even if I just reduce the carb portion of my daily calorie intake, my lips start to dry out.
After one or two days they really get chapped and crusty. Lip balm ...
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transitioning into and out of ketosis
About eight years ago, I lost a significant amount of weight using Dr Atkins' ketogenic diet; unfortunately, I gradually let my food intake slide afterwards. I since gained some weight back, but I'm ...
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The impact of Diet Cola on a low carb diet
I want to lose weight.
I have signed up to DailyBurn to keep track of my weight with weekly weigh ins.
I was confused over the different diets available (Atkins and Paleo were top runners up), so ...
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What is the scientific relation between Low-Carb diets and High levels of Cholesterol?
ok. I have been in a low-carb diet for the last 3 weeks. My lab report from friday showed a 213 MG/DL Total cholesterol from my last read on 2010 of 189. Is there any scientific correlation between ...
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Is Whey protein good for low-carb diet?
Today I tried the EAS AdvantEdge 100% Whey Protein.
Below their website description:
23 grams of high quality protein. Only
3 grams of carbohydrates. High
concentration of BCAAs. Protein is ...
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In relation to Low-Carb diet, Why I feel hungry after I eat?
I am on my second day of a low-carb diet. Never done one before, but I really need to lose 15 pounds to be on my ideal weight.
Today I had a great big lunch. (Burger meat with bacon and cheese, ...
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How does gluten-free differ from low carb diets (primal, paleo, etc)? [closed]
I've read various websites that talk about gluten-free baking or low glycemic index foods but how does these things differ from low carb diets?
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What high-fiber low-carbohydrate foods are good for my exercise plan?
I'm trying to put together a nutritional plan for myself for weight loss combined with cardio to keep me healthy and active, but am finding it difficult to incorporate fibre without overdoing the ...
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How many carbs before a run?
What's the best form to get carbohydrates in prior to running, and how much should one take in, and how long before the workout? I know I had an easier time running when I had some breaded and fried ...
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Carbohydrates prior to running
I know that a lot of runners stock up on carbs before a run. What is the benefit of this? I've heard some people say that you'll "hit a wall" if you don't take in some carbs before running. I'm ...
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What's the logic behind the Food Pyramid [closed]
People these days seem to all be crazy about low carb, slow carb, Atkins, and South Beach diets, but the USDA Food Pyramid suggests we eat more grains than anything else in a day, with at least half ...
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Is “Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It” thesis correct? [closed]
Has anyone read "Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It"? Here is the book on amazon.
His basic argument is this (my words):
The author argues that insulin in
large part is responsible for
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Do high protein diets pose any serious risk to health?
Are there any substantiated health risks to a high protein, low-carb diet?
