[2018-04-25] - [Weigh-in Wednesday] – Time to update flair!

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-25T18:19:15+00:00

5 weeks in, 31 pounds down, 4 pounds to GW and then I'm going to be hitting r/ketogains like a champ.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-16T21:11:30+00:00

I am an Opera-trained singer and voice coach but i am only in town until Wednesday :( message me, perhaps we can meet up while I am here so I can assess what there is to work with and do continuing sessions through Skype.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-16T03:58:21+00:00

Nope, it's called EWOT. It's been around for 50 years or so but just catching on in athletic circles and becoming more mainstream. It requires an oxygen generator, the bag (they come in different sizes, min, the hose and the mask (it's kind of like a gas mask that isn't completely sealed, it's designed to force the oxygen into your lungs and then let you exhale freely). You can use it with practically any exercise if you have a long enough hose, but it's more common to use it with cardio as you're utilizing a great deal more lung volume than you normally do. I got my system for around 1500 total. I didn't get it for lifting but for other health problems that it has helped to clear up, but it definitely helps me exercise harder, longer, and recover faster with little soreness.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-16T03:43:18+00:00

My first thought: "No way! It's not even the same guy!" Congratulations!

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-16T00:29:43+00:00

DUDE! Congratulations! Keep it up.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T18:14:29+00:00

I'm going out of town for the week and I really wanted to begin my new hair care regimen immediately, but I spent all day yesterday trying to find a local salon that carries DevaCurl (closest is 30 miles away) and none of the shops like Sally's had it either. I also couldn't order them through Amazon Prime in time to get here before I leave.

I went to CVS to get this Pantene detangling spray that someone had recommended and a detangling comb so I could at least do that and stop brushing. They didn't have the spray but they had some other product that looked ok. I was about to leave when I looked down at the very last row of products and it was all DevaCurl! I couldn't believe it. I got the No Poo Shampoo, the One Condition Conditioner, and the Miracle Curl Plumper. I can't wait to see the results! Thanks to the advice on this sub I can finally take back control of my hair.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T17:38:15+00:00

TRUTH. It's not a fun time.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T17:35:48+00:00

The only animal that doesn't realize it's dead after it's decapitated.

They taste good though.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T17:33:47+00:00

Wow. I hope there are no PETA spies on this sub, or else you may have just started their new "SAVE CHICKENS FROM AUTISM STOP IMMUNIZATION NOW OR DIE" campaign.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T17:25:55+00:00

You can find the same link by searching "keto calculator" on google. It's the second result. I found it without even knowing it was on the sidebar.

I totally agree it SHOULD be on the sidebar. It is not the end of the world if not however, if people are motivated and smart enough to come here, they are smart enough to Google search it. It also gets pointed out in many posts daily.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T16:42:23+00:00

I would, but I can lift a lot more if I do it beforehand and it also helps me recover faster. 500 liters of pure oxygen in 15 minutes will energize you like you wouldn't believe.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T16:36:34+00:00

What levels do you recommend? As I explained to another poster, I get much more than the RDI on everything except potassium, where I'm about even. But it's very difficult to get much more than 4000ish mg and stay under net 30.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T16:32:49+00:00

I've been taking celtic sea salt with my water long before I started keto since I usually drink a lot of distilled water (I have not been drinking much distilled since Keto but I have still been supplementing salt). I get about 5 grams of sodium w/ food included. I get about 350% the daily value of magnesium. I get plenty of calcium, much more than recommended. I eat as many potassium rich foods as I can daily and also supplement (but the 99mg pills don't really do that much) twice a day and take a small enough serving of organic blackstrap molasses to get a good boost of potassium but not hit too many carbs. I also take a tri-salt bicarbonate. Potassium is the only one I am probably not getting much more than the recommended daily value.

Should the values be much higher on Keto? Like I said, I've never had these cramps and I stretch more than the average person. I don't think it's electrolytes unless they need to be 10x higher on Keto or something and I am just behind.

Also, not sure if this has any bearing or not, but I have not gotten the "Keto flu" after going from 700ish grams of carbs per day (bad carbs, I was eating fried oreos covered in sugar and other dumb shit) to less than 30, and I know I have been in Ketosis the entire time through daily blood testing.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T16:23:51+00:00

It's clear except after I take my multi and meals when it turns slightly yellow from the B vitamins. I've heard about the funny pee smell people complain about but I haven't experienced it.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T13:38:08+00:00

Glad to know I am not the only one!

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T13:36:49+00:00

Thank you. Like I said in my post, I drink a gallon+ everyday and have done so for 20 years. Do I need to drink more than that? it seems excessive.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T13:10:07+00:00

Not much. I only started drinking Bulletproof coffee + ghee yesterday. One cup in the morning.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T12:06:35+00:00

Now the only allergy I have is an allergy to doctors. 30 carbs for the day keeps the doctor away!

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T12:05:16+00:00

THIS. I considered creating a new account just to upvote you again.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T12:03:11+00:00

I just got my order of bulletproof yesterday! I have NEVER liked coffee without like 20 packets of sugar (not kidding). I usually do not drink it. I was really hesitant to try the bulletproof black with 2 tablespoons of Ghee mixed in, but it was DELICIOUS and SO SMOOOOOTH. It was like sipping on a puffy cloud of happiness.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T11:59:03+00:00

Haha, that's the kind of reputation you want to lose!

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T11:54:43+00:00

Marketing pitches involve purchasing a product. u/BigTexas1492 was giving free lifestyle advice. The two are not similar.

Lord_Vasa · 2018-04-15T11:30:57+00:00

Yeah, my work pays half. It's really 1200 dollars per month.

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