keto

So far my experience with low carb/low calorie dieting (keto) is that it SEVERELY slows down your metabolism. Granted I’ve lost about 20 lbs but I am sure half of what I lost has been muscle. Currently I consume 1500 to 1600 calories per day. Go to the gym 6 days per week (for 26 years). Walk...

I am currently on a low carb, calorie restricted diet to lose weight. I have a good amount of muscle mass as I have been lifting weights for 26 years. I have about 15 to 20 lbs more to lose. I am 45 years old. When I am NOT dieting my TSH is about 3.40. When I am dieting my TSH goes up to 5.44...

I did a CBC and my hematocrit was 52. My hematocrit has always been a little elevated anyway. But can a very low carb keto diet cause enough dehydration to make your hematocrit/hemoglobin elevated? The CBC doesn’t show BUN/CREATINE RATIO (I think that measures level of hydration). So I don’t...

Hello, I posted back in September with a tt of 340. Since the first of the year I've been back on the wagon doing a keto/Atkins diet. (65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs) also, I've been working out doing 5x5 with accessories 3-4 times a week. I just got my tt and ft checked and my tt was 522...

Hey guys, started TRT 6 weeks ago. Before that, I was on a strict ketogenic diet, <20-30g carbs / day, often less. Lost 18kg / 40pounds and went down from 98kg to 80kg - relatively easily, since I'm usually more a "salty" than a "sweet" guy. Now ever since I've started TRT, I'm fighting daily...

I'm new to the forum and am looking for help and guidance regarding low libido and most recently ED. Attached are blood work results from about 6 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with low test in November of 2016 and prescribed shots of test cyp. 200 mg every other week. It seemed to help with...