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Confessions of a lurker...
lovesretirement
Posts: 2,661 Member
Hi all..
I have been lurking since late October, and now is the time to show my face! You guys have been a fantastic fount of knowledge and inspiration for me since I began this WOE.
I have been on MFP for quite some time and have lost nearly 25 pounds this year. (8 of those pounds are the result of Keto.) I stumbled upon low carb/keto by accident. In an effort to speed up a very, very slow metabolism, I decided to cut carbs just to see if that might move things along. In doing so, the inflammation/pain in my knees suddenly disappeared! Imagine my surprise! I know that I have tears in the meniscus, but if I can manage the inflammation with my diet and continue to exercise wisely, there is no way I am going to opt for the arthroscopic surgery to repair.
From reading everything on the Launch Pad to following the links given by many of you, I have learned so much. I am coming out of my hiding place to personally thank all of you who make this group a warm, caring and nonjudgmental environment.
Happy New Year!
Connie
I have been lurking since late October, and now is the time to show my face! You guys have been a fantastic fount of knowledge and inspiration for me since I began this WOE.
I have been on MFP for quite some time and have lost nearly 25 pounds this year. (8 of those pounds are the result of Keto.) I stumbled upon low carb/keto by accident. In an effort to speed up a very, very slow metabolism, I decided to cut carbs just to see if that might move things along. In doing so, the inflammation/pain in my knees suddenly disappeared! Imagine my surprise! I know that I have tears in the meniscus, but if I can manage the inflammation with my diet and continue to exercise wisely, there is no way I am going to opt for the arthroscopic surgery to repair.
From reading everything on the Launch Pad to following the links given by many of you, I have learned so much. I am coming out of my hiding place to personally thank all of you who make this group a warm, caring and nonjudgmental environment.
Happy New Year!
Connie
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Hi Connie! This really is a great place isn't it? I love the the support I've gotten since I joined the group.0
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Welcome Connie.
. The people here are great. They've helped me an incredible amount too.
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Hi Connie! I also found LC by accident when my significant other was advised to do Atkins by his doctor. And boy was I surprised when all kinds of things changed for the better for me too.0
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Hope to see you on the forums more often!0
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Welcome! I was you last January! I began lurking, and reading everything here! The knowledge and support is wonderful!! I jumped into LCHF in March, and haven't looked back! So glad you introduced yourself!0
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Welcome, @lovesretirement! I haven't been on here in a while, but I'm excited to dive back in. I love that Keto is doing wonders to quell inflammation in your knees. I've seen a strong link between cutting carbs and reducing inflammation in my body, too. This is a welcoming, peaceful and well-informed community, and I think you'll be a great addition. Happy 2016!0
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Welcome to an awesome group of people 0
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Welcome....everyone here is great 0
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Welcome, you will love it here !0
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Welcome Connie, hang around and keep on learning. I certainly do.0
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Hi Connie! That's awesome about your knee pain disappearing! I've experienced similar results regarding pain.0
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Welcome!
This group is amazing for support. Glad you joined.0 -
Glad you finally came out of the shadows to say hello. Welcome!0
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We're glad you're here! Welcome!0
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