Hi Guys!
Catawampous
Posts: 447 Member
I wanted to say thank you for opening the door! 
I've spent the last couple of days reading through so much information in the Launch Pad. It's fantastic!
I'm not sure what I am doing yet but I do appreciate the opportunity to learn. Some of it is a little scary. I think because I've had the "don't eat fat" beat into my head for years it's hard to get "unconditioned" from that. I do love my protein though!
I don't know that I can do the full keto plan. The info in that section was scary to me too. Not because I think it's bad or anything but because it's new territory and the hair falling out bit was a scary part. I already have problems with that and have since I had kids almost 30 years ago. I don't need more LOL.
But I do believe I will be cutting back my carbs a fair amount. I've learned a lot about my body over the last month on what keeps me satisfied and what doesn't.
Anyway I just wanted to say hello and thank you for your information!
I've spent the last couple of days reading through so much information in the Launch Pad. It's fantastic!
I'm not sure what I am doing yet but I do appreciate the opportunity to learn. Some of it is a little scary. I think because I've had the "don't eat fat" beat into my head for years it's hard to get "unconditioned" from that. I do love my protein though!
I don't know that I can do the full keto plan. The info in that section was scary to me too. Not because I think it's bad or anything but because it's new territory and the hair falling out bit was a scary part. I already have problems with that and have since I had kids almost 30 years ago. I don't need more LOL.
But I do believe I will be cutting back my carbs a fair amount. I've learned a lot about my body over the last month on what keeps me satisfied and what doesn't.
Anyway I just wanted to say hello and thank you for your information!
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Welcome.
Only some of us are keto'ers. low carb is basically under 150g of carbs per day but that is flexible too. We had low carbers at 200+g per day who time their carbs around a lot of exercise, and others who focus more on slow carb and end up with low carb health benefits. I'm sure you'll find your sweet spot of carbing.
And yay to our moderators who made such a thoughtful and useful launch pad!!!3 -
Welcome aboard!!0
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Welcome to the dark side. No cookies but lots of bacon.6
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Welcome! No need to go keto if that doesn't suit you. You won't get any pressure here.
You know what's awesome about this group? No matter what works for you, we all want to know about it! You never know who may benefit from your personal experience.
Keep an open mind and experiment. You'll find your best route to health in no time.
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Welcome! And yes, there are other ways to eat low carb if keto doesn't appeal. 1
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Welcome! this is the must supportive open minded and overall genuine bunch of people! Been here since May and I've felt nothing but support and welcome.Learned a lot too! 2
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Welcome! We're friendly here and most of us likely still sport our full head of hair. 1
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Lol! Welcome! I'm a keto-er...I'll send you some of my hair, they grow super quickly on this WOE.
Do whichever way works best for you! 
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Welcome! I have found this group to be knowledgeable and really friendly. Looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you get on.0
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Keto is just a little futher down the rabbit hole.
You'll feal what's right for you.
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Welcome! Low carb is a wide range of 150 gm, or less, each day. Each of us finds the level that works for us. No one HAS to be Keto to succeed in reaching their health/weight loss goals. So glad you're here!0
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Thanks everyone! And who knows ... I just may end up there. I may not. But I'm loving the support and information.
Working on adjusting my macros a bit. I have them set to 40c/30p/30f right now. I will give that a week and see how it all makes me feel. Feeling well, good health and what's right for me and my body. That's the end result I'm looking for. I will get there!3 -
Catawampous wrote: »Feeling well, good health and what's right for me and my body. That's the end result I'm looking for. I will get there!
I think that's what we all want for each other and for ourselves, so you're in the right place. Glad to have you here!
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The great thing about this group: we'll assist you as you try to find what works and feels best for you. SLOW carb here. cheers!2
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Welcome! Feel free to ask for help along the way. We are all in it together.0
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Welcome! I'm new too and have found this group very helpful and friendly.1
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Catawampous wrote: »Thanks everyone! And who knows ... I just may end up there. I may not.
Working on adjusting my macros a bit. I have them set to 40c/30p/30f right now. I!
Those are mine at the moment and it is working for me.1 -
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Wow you guys are so friendly! I love it! and thank you again.
KenSmith - *slaps forehead* For the life of me I kept reading "Dr. Seuss" and totally getting that because of Green Eggs and Ham!
I will check this guy out .. thanks .. I think. Your devil and angel has got me wondering though LOL!0 -
So happy for the add, lots of good info shared! Only 2 days in and had no idea how many carbs was too much. Digging my way out of the fog. Now off to cook bacon!1
