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Why is pumpkin not considered low-carb?

I've read many times on here that pumpkin isn't low-carb. With 5g of carbs for every 100g of pumpkin, I find that hard to believe. So, am I thinking wrong? Nutrition data for pump …
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Why do we need to spike our hormones if Grok didn’t?

I've read all the big words (that I can never remember) why we need to carb up if we are following a LC or VLC to chew up some body fat reserves to reduce our body fat % However i …
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Is there diet-induced hypothyroidism? Can I eat my way out?

Brief history: 5'9" male, went from 208 lbs to 175 on pretty solid SAD (go ahead and laugh) and transition into primal, and went from 175 to 145 on LC primal (partly to see how f …
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What is VLC vs LC vs ketogenic?

What are the differences? I see these terms used a lot, but I do not think they are interchangeable. Wouldn't VLC or LC be relative to the person? LIke, let us say that I am 6'2" …
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Hack my no fruit/vegetable, low carb diet. Too much o6?

So I have hypothyroidism. On top of that, I think I have FODMAPS/SIBO. After starting naturethroid and paleo last winter, I lost weight and felt great. My doctor suggested I switch …
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Have you successfully reintegrated carbs after VLC?

I know this low carb thing is getting old for some folks, but please keep in mind that many of us have no choice but to go VLC in order to heal and lose weight. What happens after …
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Lo carb paleo - carbs vs. net carbs?

For those of you who are LC paleo, are you counting actual carbs or net carbs? I'm working on cutting down on carbs, but still usually wind up around 115g/80 net a day and just try …
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Do you have to be lifelong VLC or LC for PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?

I have several friends with PCOS. They were wondering what level of lifelong carbohydrate do they have to stick to? I define VLC (very low carb) as less than or equal to 50 g/day a …
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Carb Cycling Questions

I just finished up about 4 months of being keto. I weighed about 180 and about 15-17% bf to 172 and 8% bf. I am really pleased with the results that I "had" from keto. I am sure …
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Recommendation? ZC or V/LC?

So a little about me to give you background.....I am female, probably about 140lb, 5'4", 21 years old. I have done a ketogenic diet (30g of carbs or less) before and lost a 3 pound …
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Do you get PUFA cravings while losing weight?

Does anyone else get cravings for PUFA oils while trying to lose weight? I eat plenty of meat and fat but as the evening comes I start craving mayo. I generally eat LC , but I ha …
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VLC/LC wanting to eat more carbs due to digestion issues. Blood sugar issue due to VLC/LC ?

Let me give a little history Back on s.a.d I had no blood sugar issues. But sugar made me moody. Naturally skinny and runs in the family. I swapped to paleo because of emotional ea …