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Real Name: Susan
Height: 5'5"
HW: 315
CW: 280
GW: 150
UGW: 135
Location- Windham, Maine
Age: 62
Sex: F
2 grown sons, 2 beautiful daughters-in-law
1 grandson, Derek 7, 3 granddaughters: Anna almost 2 years, Abbey one and a half years and Samantha 2 months.
Divorced: Celebrating my silver anniversary of my divorce this year.
I hit an all-time high a year ago and on November 5, 2010 I began converting to a paleo/primal eating style. I started out with reading "Neander Thin", then graduated to Mark Sisson's "Primal Blue Print," Sally Fallon's "Nourishing Traditions." I have read a bunch of others, but names start to escape me, let's see - Nora Gedgaudus "Primal Mind Primal Body." Anyway, cutting out grain, dairy, beans/soy, sugar and processed foods has been much easier than I thought it would be and the bonus of energy, weight loss and feeling better is amazing.
I'm excited to find MFP and especially excited to find 3 nice low-carb primal/paleo groups on MFP.
Onward and downward.0 -
On one of the outer groups, folks are talking about making pizzas with portabello mushrooms flipped upside down as pizza crust and filling the cups with the pizza fixings. That sure sounds good to me, but I have not tried it yet.0
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Real name: Kim
HW: 178
CW:159
GW:135
UGW:125( healthy BMI zone for me)
Height: 5 ft 2 inches
sex: female
age:32
Status: Married 12 years in Oct., 1 daughter who is eleven.
Weakness- fresh baked bread-OMG just the smell of it makes me drool and gain about 5 lbs.
Strengths- A wonder supportive family and friends.
Hubby went low carb about 5 or 6 months ago. He has since lost 50 lbs. and that is with out really exersizing. He has a busy job so he is on his feet alot walking around but he doesn't do any extra exersize. Seeing the weight come off of him has been a great motovator for me. he does Atkins. Talked to my doctor and she feels south beach will be better for me due to some other things I have going on. Glad to have a doc. who agrees low carb is a better way of life
Can't wait to start. 0 -
Hi all , just found this group
Real Name: Paul
Height: 5' 8"
HW: 315
CW: 264.6
GW: Under 200 or around there
Location- Llanelli, South West Wales
Age: 49
Sex: M
Children 2 boy of 18 and a girl of 14
Started my journey in Jan 2011 by loosing a stone to go to Italy for the rugby put some back on then lost some then put on
Went on holiday in September to Turkey and decided to eat healthy while there but as I was drinking decided to attend the hotel gym for an hour each morning I had put 2 Lb on when I came home and my son who is a gym member asked me to join his gym as they had a free months trial
Last month was told about the Dukan Diet lost a stone in 7 days have modified the diet to a healthy eating plan (I'm a chef)
So now i do low carbs or carbs in the morning most of the time I still have a drink and an occasional treat but put an extra effort at the gym to compensate :bigsmile:0 -
real name..... Kathy
Hgt....5'4.5"
HW....248 lbs
Cw...231 lbs
GW.....160 lbs and see from there
Location...Michigan, USA
Age.....61
Sex.....F
2 grown/married daughters...1 granddaughter (8months)
1 dog/ 2 cats
Married for 27 years
Diet plan.....no dough (no pasta, pretzels, doughnuts, cake, etc....if it is made of dough I don't eat it)
weakness....emotional eater.....you name the emotion and I'll eat
strengths.....volunteer (4-H leader and non-profit organization treasurer) I like to sew.....0 -
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Real Name: Kelly
Height: 5'6
HW: 245
CW: 234
GW: 140
Location- Long Island, NY
Age: 28
Sex: F
1 kid 17 mo old boy, and 1 15 mo old female dog
Not married- but have a great BF.
Diet Plan- Started atkins again, only thing that works, but not as strict trying my best to keep it under 20 carbs right now, but not going crazy as long as it's under 40
Super weakness---carbs lol0 -
Hi there!!
I just found out yesterday that I have PCOS so I am going to be decreasing carbs and following low GI diet. hoping that will help me finally bust though my 8+ months long plateau. I am looking forward to any advice/recommendations. my plan is to eat 255 of diet from carbs, which is down from 40%.
About me:
5'8" 168.8 pounds
I am currently in my second round of p90x, 1 week to go!!!!!
I run 3-4 days per week.
age 39 (soon to be 40...24 days and counting!!!!
1 daughter, age 6
Live in Massachusetts
My goal weight is 150's0 -
Hello fellow low carbers!!
Real Name: Angela
Height: 5'6.5"
HW: 194
CW: 179
GW: 140
Location- Oak Park, Il (Chicago)
Age: 39
Sex: F
Child: 18 yr old daughter & 11 yr old son
Married (for the 2nd time)
I focus on low carb eating - 10% of calories (35 grams a day) and 10 grams of sugar
My weaknesses are: Chocolate, Wine, Baked goods
My strengths are: Preparing my meals and sticking to my plan (especially now, during the holidays!0 -
Height : 5 ft 4"
HW: 138
CW: 130
GW:124
Age: 43
Sex: Female
Met the love of my life last year
Two girls aged 12 and 14
London, UK
Diet Plan: I want to stop eating cr@p and focus on real food. I know it's two weeks until Christmas and I'll have a fridge full of chocolate at the end of term (I'm a primary teacher and I get loads as gifts!) but I want to stay away from processed food (I'm having Christmas Day off though) and make sure I am fuelling my body well and keeping myself healthy.
My inspiration is Zoe Harcombe - this woman will disagree with all of the quasi-science on MFP (see http://www.zoeharcombe.com/the-knowledge/20-diet-myths-busted/) but she dedicates her life to obesity research instead of just trotting out the same old stuff. I have met her and I wish I had continued to follow the diet instead of sliding back into old ways and regaining it all. I felt better, I had no sugar cravings and I felt good about myself and how I was nurturing my body. Today is the first day of regaining control for me.0 -
Real Name: Brandi
Height: 5'10
HW: 235
CW: 159
GW: 135
UGW: 135
Location- Northern New Jersey, USA
Age: 24
Sex: F
No children
Not married- but have a great BF.
Diet Plan- Primal Diet and going to start keeping under 50g carbs per day. I eat plenty of lean meats, fish & veggies. I have PCOS and have read too many success stories to not try to make this switch so i can finally get off all medications and live naturally as I've wanted!
This is coupled with getting as much exercise as I can.
Super weakness
mashed potatoes! but heard the mashed/riced cauliflower is an amazing replacement, still haven't done the carb difference to see if its worth it or should i just cut it out all together to get away from temptation.0 -
Real Name: Caitlin
Height: 5'8"
HW: 184
CW: 169
GW: 160
UGW: 160
Location- Bronx, NY
Age: 25
Sex: F
No children
Not married- Living with my boyfriend
Diet Plan- Pescatarian Low Carber... try to stick to about 40 net carbs a day. Get my protein from eggs and fis
Super weakness
chocolate0 -
Real Name: Michelle
Height: 5'6"
HW: 169
CW: 169 (pre-pregnancy 157)
GW: after pregnancy 125
Location: Charlotte, NC
Age: 35
Sex: F
1 daughter and 1 one on the way (16 weeks today)
Married for 13+ years
Starting the South Beach Diet Plan soon at the suggestion of my OBGYN. I am trying not to gain as much as I did during my first pregnancy (about 60+ pounds, well over the norm)... Any suggestions or tips gladly appreciated.. My one weakness, especially now during pregnancy, salt and vinegar pringles.. The first 2 weeks will be rough!! Best of luck to everyone!!!!0 -
Real Name: Marie
Height: 5'1"
HW: 215
CW: 198
GW: 160
Location- Mesquite Texas
Age: 81
Sex: F
3 childdren 6 grand kids, 4 great grandkids and 1 great great due in Ja, of 20Been married to a wonderful guy for 56 years0 -
Real Name: Ashley
Height: 5'6
HW: 230
CW: 203.9
GW: 180
UGW: 160
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 23
Sex: F
No children
Not married- Live with my boyfriend of 7 years, so it certainly feels like we're married
Diet Plan- Atkins... I did Atkins a few years ago and lost a lot of weight, then fell back into old habits and gained a ton of weight. I tried counting calories and doing the whole grain thing, but it just doesn't work for me. A week and a half into Atkins and I've already lost 5 pounds, so yay!
Super weakness
Pizza... French Fries... Chinese food...0 -
Me:
Real Name: Laurie
Height: 5'7"
HW: 186
CW: 186
GW: 155
UGW: 155
Location- Nashville, TN
Age: 43
Sex: F
2 kids, ages 20 & 16
Divorced
Diet Plan- trying to keep to a low carb plan. I find it difficult to keep on track...I am looking for input! I do use the treadmill and lift weights (dumbbells) at home.0 -
Real Name: Erin
Height: 5'8"
HW: 158
CW: 146
GW: 138
UGW: don't know what this means!
Location- Texas
Age: 25
Sex: F
No children
Have a boyfriend, not a very supportive one
Diet Plan: Not a very specific one, mostly just trying to stay under 50g a day (hard to do around the holidays) and if i do go over 50g, let it be natural foods. I don't have a work out regime yet but i'm thinking of starting 30 day shred for the new year and trying to find a crossfit gym. i get intimidated by the machines and my lack of knowledge on how to use them and the weights at a gym.
Weaknesses - sweets.. i'll eat anything with sugar in it. Bread and pasta.
Strengths - not caring about what other people think about my lifestyle choices. i do what i want.0 -
Beginning Atkins...great program! And using George Stella's Livin' Low Carb cook books...but does anyone else have a hard time counting carbs on MFP?? Between the calories and carbs, I'm getting a little confused with which to look at! Any tips will be appreciated!0
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HI All!
Real name : Kym
Height: 5'3
H.w. 126
c.w : 112
g,w : 110
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Sex: F
Age: 43
Status : married, with 2 teenage boys.
Diet plan ; Carbs under 30g, Paleo - non processed food, no grains.
Exercise: walk dog 30 mins/day, do 30 mins of weights 3x week, boxing 1x week, ballet 1x week
Weakness (es) : fruit, chocolate. creamy puddings.
Strengths: I am getting creative with my cooking, to suit the grain free life, and am enjoying regaining the feeling of energy I used to have. I like to paint, dance and I love music.0 -
Hello All...
My name is Don
Married for 20 years with 2 daughters.
I am 46, 6'-0" tall and currently @ 226 pounds.
Goal...185
I am not new to this, I am a low carb veteran.
I first did the Atkins diet about 6 or 7 years ago.
I had hit my heaviest @ 246 pounds and got down to 183 on the low carb diet.
The weight crept back on over time so here I am again.
I have tried doing the "healthy eating" low fat/low calorie rout for several months now with minimal success so I am going to try this again.
Starting the induction phase today.
Going to get back into body building too so I think this will help up my protein intake as well.
Any advice would be appreciated. 0 -
Hi Everyone! so glad to be here! Thank you!
i''m 36
5'5
h.w. 224
c.w. 202
goal 145
real name : Paula
my hair color changes, lol
2 boys...13 and 14 y.o.
married 17 yrs. 0
