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Hello I am very new to low carb.
Real Name: Michelle
Height: 5'2"
SW: 195
CW: 189
GW: 130
Location- Tacoma, WA
Age: 37
Sex: F
2 children - a 17 year old daughter and a 3 year old little boy
Married to a trucker
Just started a low carb high protein diet per my weight loss doc (nurse practicioner)0 -
Hello!
Real Name: Georgia
Height: 5'7"
SW: 278
CW: 247
GW: 160
Location- Aurora, CO
Age: 58
Sex: F
No children
Single
This isn't my first low-carb go-round. I did the original Atkins in 1972. I'm doing Weight Watchers right now, but I'm limiting the carbs to just fruits and vegetables.0 -
Real Name:Peggie
Height: 5'5"
SW: 302
CW: 289.6
GW: 145
Location- Racine, Wisconsin
Age: 54
Sex: F
3 adult children
Married
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Hello Everyone!
Real Name: Rachael
Height: 5'8"
HW: 226
CW: 212
GW: 160 (anything that puts me in the "normal weight" category!)
Location- Norwich, UK
Age: 24
Sex: F
No children, but hopefully one day soon!
A very supportive fiance!
Hello everyone. I am now in my second week of induction phase of atkins. I have tried low carbs before, several years ago. I was successful both times but didn't follow the diet through properly and ended putting it back on.
This time I have done my research and am trying to do things by the book. I find it so much fun learning new things and new recipes. I would love some more friends to support and exchange thoughts and recipe ideas with so please feel free to add me
Good luck everyone!
Rachael xx 0 -
Hi, everybody!
Real Name: Jennifer
Height: 5'5"
HW: 300
CW: 300
GW: 160
Location: Bono, Arkansas
Age: 40
Sex: Female
No children
I'm Jennifer, and I'm currently on Atkins '72 induction. I am just getting started, so I'm looking for a great support system.
Please feel free to add me. I am always looking for new friends.
I wish everyone good luck in their journey!0 -
Hi everyone!
Real Name: Ro
Height: 5'5"
HW: 358
CW: 343
GW: 150 (-ish, I'll know when I get there!)
Location: Malaysia
Age: 49
Sex: Female
No children
Recently diagnosed type II diabetic. Did some reading and found out about paleo/primal/LCHF.
For the last month have been putting much of what I learned into practice, and have lost 10 lbs
Good luck everyone :happy: I'm looking forward to reading your success stories!0 -
Hi everyone!
Real Name: Michelle
Height: 5'1"
HW: 187
CW: 181
GW: 130
Location: North Carolina
Age: 47
Sex: Female
Two grown children & two grand-daughters
I did low carb for the first time back in 2011 and lost 15 pounds in one month. Don't know why I stopped because it is the only lifestyle that helps me lose weight and feel good with energy to boot. So, I started back two days ago and there is no looking back now - EVER AGAIN!!!
Looking forward to making other low carb friends, sharing recipes, tips and ideas and hearing of others' great success.
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Real Name: Shannon
Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 215
Current Weight: 206?? I will be weighing in tomorrow
Goal Weight: 150
Ultimate Goal Weight: 125??
Location: Los Angeles, California
Age: 25
Sex: Female
Children: 2 fur babies
And a wonderful fiance!
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Hello! I’m Shannon -aka- TheFutureMrsM2015 (getting married September of 2015).
Earlier this year I made a commitment to get healthy, not skinny. I was to be turning 25 in March and I felt like I lived my life on the side lines, never actually living. I wanted to give myself another day to live with the love of my life. I researched and researched until my head exploded, so much information on the damn internet. But, you know what happened. Another round of fad diets, weight loss gimmicks and no weight loss.
I lived a not so great childhood, adopted into a family that seemed loving on the outside but riddled with mental and emotional abuse. 25 years of it and the only thing I felt I could control was my food. Last week, I was forced to cut off all contact with them due to threats and hateful messages. So much so, that I had to change contact information. It wasn’t what I wanted to happen, but it needed to. My idealized thought of the perfect family shattered. My daddy no longer there to walk me down the aisle. I was heart broken. But, then I realized my excuse of why I was fat and unhealthy was gone. I was scared. Now what? Now what if I try again and I fail? Worse yet, what if I succeed? I haven’t had much success in life…I’m scared of it. I self sabotage like the best.
But, now I’m feeling determined. I will succeed, it will take time though. It won’t happen overnight like I want. It won’t happen with pills, shakes or wraps. It won’t happen by binging then purging. It WILL happen with hard work, sweat, tears and determination.
I've been diagnosed, recently, with a plethora of medical issues (PCOS, Pre-Diabetes, Hypothyroidism) and because of that, my doctor has recently put me on a very low carb, moderate protein and high fat diet. I got a lot of information, took classes and read up on this form of my new LIFESTYLE and will be starting it TOMORROW (6.25.14). Please note this when you look at my diary.0 -
Hi! I'm new to the group. Just joined MFP this week after getting very frustrated with another tracker I've used for years. I came here for solace from all the low carb bashing on the MFP forums. Geez, talk about narrow minded. I'm glad when a low calorie, low fat, high carb diet works for someone, but I KNOW it doesn't work for ME. I respect other people's choices and admire their successes, and I do it without insinuating I know their physiology better than they know it themselves.
Real Name: Sonja
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 205
Starting Weight: 188.4
Current Weight: 178.6
Goal Weight: 160
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150
Location: Suffolk, VA
Age: 39
Sex: Female
Marital Status: Married
Children: 1 teenage daughter0 -
Hello! I am coming back to MFP and looking for new friends! I have had long term success with lower carb and higher calorie diets, something I know I can sustain for life. I have gained and lost over and over and dealt with binging and other EDs. I try to be aware of the calories I consume but I no longer make myself crazy with numbers. FR please!
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 265
Starting Weight: 265
Current Weight: 225
Goal Weight: 160
Ultimate Goal Weight: 155
Location: Michigan
Age: 26
Sex: Female
Marital Status: engaged
Children: someday soon!0 -
Hi, My name is Gina
Age 55
CW 187
GW 1350 -
Hello
My name is Denise
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 215
Current Weight: 191
Goal Weight: 145
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Age: 49
Sex: Female
Marital Status: married
Children: one adult and one teenager
Have done low carb in the past and know it works for me. Just starting back on LCHF and keeping carbs under 25g.
Looking for new friends who are doing low carb .0 -
Hello!
I'm Christine
Height: 5'8
SW: 270
CW: 266.6
GW: 196 (not obese) then 164 (not overweight)
UGW: Happy, healthy and fertile
Location: Oklahoma, USA
Age: 27 almost 28
Sex: Female
Marital status: have a boyfriend
No kids
Feel free to add me as a friend or send me a message! I am looking for people I can stay accountable with at least once a week. I would love to lose 100ish pounds and get healthy by my 30th birthday in 2 years.0 -
I'm Crystal
Height: 5'5
CW: 233
GW: 180
Location: Iowa, USA
Age: 32
Sex: Female
Marital status: independently owned and operated - but accepting applications lol
2 beautiful little girls age 8 and 7
I'm just now exploring lower carb options and how they benefit my health. My ultimate goal is to lose weight, but I honestly don't expect it. I've failed so many times.0 -
Real Name: Karen
Height: 5'7"
HW: 199
CW: 186
GW: Under 150
UGW: 146
Location- Huntsville, ON, Canada (G8 Summit held here)
Age: 41
Sex: F
1 Child
Married
Diet Plan-Dr. Poon's Metabolic Diet... very much like Atkins. I was just counting calories but I struggled with that and find that sticking to low carb veges and lean meats is more effective.
I live in cottage country so I hike a lot with my dog and keep track of my steps with a Fitbit Flex
Strengths- I have 6 chickens so fresh eggs come easy. I love to cook and am not a picky eater. I have good health so I can get out and get daily exercise.
Super weakness
icing, chocolate, toast with butter. I live with 2 other people that are not carb conscious.0 -
Back at MFP, back to LC. Need support.
Real Name: Joy
Height: 5'3"
HW: 214
CW: 193
GW: 175
UGW: 145
Location- Inland Northwest, Washington State
Age: 55
Sex: F
4 Adult Children, 3 Grandchildren + 1 On The Way!
Separated
Diet Plan-Protein Power with a Paleo/Primal Twist, and Auto Immune leanings. No eggs. Very limited dairy and nIghtshades. Gluten Free.
Walking daily, yoga, kayaking, hiking, biking.
Strengths-Love to move!
Super weakness--Sugar. Sugar. Bread.0 -
Hello! I'm Sylvette Nice to meet you!
Height: 5'3"
HW: 202
CW: 187
GW: 160
UGW: 145
Age: 54
Sex: F
Virginia
Diet Plan: Ketogenic Diet: High Fat, Moderate Protein, Low Carb
Hip Surgery Soon: Lupus - Until then, I walk when I feel like it0 -
Hello fellow low carbers!
Me:
Real Name: Shelley
Height: 5'4"
HW: 240
CW: 169
GW: 145
Location- Tampa, FL
Age: 31
Sex: F
One beautiful daughter
Engaged to my best friend!
I joined the group for some help with getting the last 24 pounds off! I am averaging 35-40 net carbs a day (this week 48,29,25,43,60,26,28) and just not loosing very much. I have been at it for almost 2 weeks and have lost 1 lb! I'm looking for any help available from others out there who are having sucess! 0 -
Hi, Been doing LCHF since January and have lost a total of 29 lbs but my primary goal was getting my blood glucose under control and I got off my 12 year metformin addiction in late March. My Endocrinologist was majorly impressed, lol. Sadly, now my thyroid is acting up again so I am now working on healing that. I have a hard time losing because I am still healing but it is slowly but surely going in the right direction. Mostly, I feel so much better; no surprise right? Type 2 is rampant in my dad's side of the family so I am trying to break the trend. I have a pile of research (I do it daily) at least 3' high and I find it fascinating. DH has lost 64 lbs so far; 53 of them since Father's Day June 15th. He is looking wonderful!
Real name: call me Zooty
Height 5'2"
HW: 195 lbs
CW: 166 lbs
GW: 115 lbs
Location: Midwest USA
Age: 51
Sex: f
Two college age children
DH of 26 happy years :bigsmile: :smooched:
I would like to get this weight loss stepped up a bit but I can be patient if need be. My issues began at puberty so I have a lot of "undoing" to do.
I am moderator for the Over 50 Women's Club so if any women are nearing or over 50 come on over! We respect all dieting types and have lots of fun. Maxine is our official mascot :drinker:0 -
Hello! This is my first time trying Atkins, and also my first time posting on a message board (ever)! I just completed my first day of the Atkins Induction and was pleasantly surprised that I did not feel hungry at all today. The hardest part is going to be resisting alcohol and appetizers at our weekend barbecues.
Name: Erin
Height: 5'6"
HW: 201
CW: 184
GW: 150
UGW: 140
Location- Northern California, USA
Age: 32
Sex: F
Married with two children, ages 3 and 1
My initial plan is to do Phase 1 of the Atkins diet to detox myself from alcohol, sugar, and bread. If I see results, then I will continue into Phase 2. If not, I will re-evaluate my plan and possibly go with clean eating instead. I am hoping that by finding other people who are doing or have done Atkins, that I will feel supported and motivated to continue.0 -
Real Name: Renee
Height: 5'5
HW: 233
CW: 183.8
GW: 125
UGW: 115
Location-Northern Virginia
Sex: F
2 children 17 and 5 year old girls
Married 19 years
Diet Plan-Low carb-
Exercise- My plan is 6 days a week with 1 day off at least 30min
Strengths- Endurance
Weakness- also mashed potatoes, ice cream, chocolate, cake, bakery items, cookies, cheesecake, cheesecake, cheesecake... did i mention Cheesecake!! 0 -
Real Name: Lonney-Rae
Age: 44
Height: 5'4"
HW: 170
CW: 157
GW: 120
UGW: not sure
Location: Grande Cache Alberta
Female
1 boy 24 yrs old
single
current goal: bikini holiday in December eeek!!
Strengths: serious carnivore, active outdoor lifestyle
Weaknesses: can't cook to save my soul (culinarily challenged I say), salty or sweet snack foods (popcorn, chips, crackers, grapes, pickles).
FR's please!! 0 -
Real Name: D.
Age: 50
Height: 5'2"
HW: 170
CW: 158
GW: 138
UGW: 128
Location: A fly over state
Female
married
6 kids total 1 - 13 year old girl still at home
Current goal: 148 by December 15 for video projects
Strengths: I love savory foods so meat and veggies are easy to do. I am learning how to have "fun" with my exercise.
Weaknesses: I like crispy, savory snacks which usually means some kind of chips.0 -
Hello all
I am back on Atkins after successfully losing over 80 pounds a few years ago. I did well maintaining my weightless or at least staying within a manageable range until about a year ago but recommitted myself to my vow to never gain it all back. After a solid week on induction I am doing well. This is my first time using MFP and I love it!
Hello I am very new to low carb.
Real Name: Carmen
Height: 5'4"
SW: 234.8
CW: 223.2
GW: 165
Location- Ocala, FL
Age: 37
Sex: F
2 children - a 25 year old son and a 22 year old daughter
My goals for right now are to become more active and to reach the 20 lb. loss mark!!
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Real Name: Linda
Height: 5'3"
SW: Don't remember since it was so long ago and I yo-yo a lot. Max was 168
CW: 158
GW: 120
Location- Calgary, AB
Age: 36
Sex: F
No Children
Common Law for 10 years!
I've been put on low carb by my ob/gyn, endocrinologist and dietician. Over the past two years I have been diagnosed with both PCOS and endometriosis. The pain from my endo is very server, I take Naproxen 500 and t3 each twice a day and still need a heating pad for pain. I want to have children but I've had to go back on the pill to try to regulate my hormones. They say that one of the best strategies for helping the symptoms of both conditions is to loose weight. I started the pill this month and low carb this week and have already lost 5 lbs! My goal is 120 lbs because whenever I'm between 115-125 I don't have any muscle or mood issues. OH and one of the problems with PCOS is that I burn half as many calories doing exercise as I would if I didn't have PCOS, so my weight loss is very diet centric and I am VERY bad a dieting. I'm going to need a lot of help with this one.0 -
Real Name: Rebecca
Height: 5'7"
HW: 255
CW: 220.8
GW: under 200
UGW: 160ish
Location- Mulberry, In
Age: 30
Sex: F
6 kids, ages 13, 11, 9, 8, 3, and 2
Married for 10 years
Diet Plan- New to low carb. Reading up on it to get all the info I can get.0 -
Hi All,
My name is Roy and I live in Falkrik, Scotland.
HW 290 CW 270 GW 210 Age 52 Male
2weight training sessions a week plus one or two tennis session. Lots of dog walking.
Started taking a real interest in getting healthier in January last year when my weight hit 290lbs. I started hitting the gym three times a week as per the Stronglifts workout. Made some great strength gains and got fitter and lost about 5 kg without altering diet at all - if anything I ate a lot more!
Realised that to lose more body fat I needed to alter my diet so have played around with Dukan, Lower Carb High Protein, Paleo and have lost another 4kg.
After reading some tips on here about LCHF I have decided to give it a go as it seems to suit my food likes. I have gotten used to not eating bread/pasta/rice over the past few months but now the main target is sugar. Sugar in fruit juice / coffee and the very occasional biscuit!
For the last two weeks I have been at the supermarket everyday and am spending a fortune! And a heap of time due to all the home cooking and preparation so I hope it will be worth it.0 -
Good morning! I'm new to MFP and fairly new to low carbing. Looking forward to interacting with this group and learning and sharing this adventure.
Real Name: Becky
Height: 5'3"
HW: 225
SW: (this time 'round) 210
CW: 195
GW: 140
Location- Royal Palm Beach, FL
Age: 57 Sex: F
Children: Daughter 34, Son 27
Divorced x 3, Single - definitely NOT looking .. lol
MY plan.. Reducing carbs, generally eating healthier, might sneak in an egg fast or two , just because I've never done it before and am curious.. walking
My weaknesses are: Muscular dystrophy limits my activity. Food weaknesses are anything of the Mexican variety and milk.
My passions: Witchcraft and College football.. Roll Tide!!
My strengths are: Being able to take this to a spiritual level by doing meditations and energy work to assist me towards my goals.0 -
Real Name: Linda
Height: 5'5"
HW: 244
CW: 207
GW: 180
UGW: 160-150
Location- Vermont
Age: 41
Sex: F
3 children
Married
Diet Plan- Low Carber... I try to stick to about 40 net carbs or under a day with 1 cheat goodie on Fridays.
Weaknesses: wise hickory bacon potato sticks(yum!), Hawaiian pizza with bacon and onions (I haven't had any since July but do crave it), hot wings, baked goodies, french fries with gravy and cheese(again none since July but do crave it)0 -
Real Name: Haley
Height: 5"6
St.Catharines, Ont
Age 31
2 Children
Engaged
My biggest Diet Challenge is to stop drinking Pop/Soda
and to cut out carbs!0
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