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I am on a current somewhat tenuous rebound from leukemia, in deep enough remission that things are improving for now. I had a terrible time for the better part of 3 years trying to maintain body weight due to the cancer itself, anemia, transfusional iron overload, and nutrient malabsorption due...

Seems like a good site. A friend recommended it https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/low-carb-budget

I'm 41, eat a low carb type diet, yet my triglycerides are high. I do drink alcohol but I wouldn't think it would make my triglycerides go up that much. My doctor told me to try niacin in a high dose to help lower the triglycerides and prevent a fatty liver 20 years from now. He's not a fan of...

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...

Hey guys. I’ve been weightlifting for 26 years religiously. Currently I am 215 lbs and trying to get to 195 lbs. I’ve already lost 15lbs. My problem is I am trying to maintain my muscle while just losing fat. I am always obsessed with making sure I get enough protein that I think it prevents me...

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...

"A common criticism of low carb approaches to nutrition is that there is insufficient research. With my colleagues in the low carb and ketosis community, I've helped compile this comprehensive list of low carb research so that you can see the results for yourself. A total of 6,786 people have...

Today's google hangout with Jerry Brainum was a great success. I bet that anyone that watches this video will learn things they have never read before anywhere else about fat loss supplements. Take the time to watch it ! Here is the transcript: TRT Men's Webcast Rewind: Truth and Lies on...

Today's google hangout with Jerry Brainum was a great success. I bet that anyone that watches this video will learn things they have never read before anywhere else about fat loss supplements. Take the time to watch it ! Here is the transcript: TRT Men’s Webcast Rewind: Truth and Lies on...

Here is part 1 of the transcript of the excellent lecture given by Dr Robert Lustig. Robert: I’m going to tell you tonight a story and this story dates back about 30 years. This story has a little bit of something for everybody. It has a little bit of biochemistry, a little bit of...

Long-Term Effects of 4 Popular Diets on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Renée Atallah et al Published online before print November 11, 2014,doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000723 Abstract Background—We conducted a systematic...

The review, published in Nutrition, surveyed long-term randomized controlled trials, including National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data and the ACCORD trial. Because no one prescriptive definition for a low-carbohydrate diet exists, the researchers expanded the review’s definition...

Get real. Ask yourself: What is getting in the way of my health? What excuses am I using to not start giving a damn? There is no perfect time to start. Do it now, even if it means one change per week in your lifestyle choices. You deserve to feel and look the best you can! You cannot change...

Get real. Ask yourself: What is getting in the way of my health? What excuses am I using to not start giving a damn? There is no perfect time to start. Do it now, even if it means one change per week in your lifestyle choices. You deserve to feel and look the best you can! You cannot change...