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Hello, just thought I'd get myself started here. I only found this sight through a search looking for some caloric values from a local store. I had to sign up to see the information. After poking around, I found I could change my goals & my calorie breakdowns to be more paleo/primal/low carb. I've not found another site that allows you to do that - CONGRATS to MFP for being more flexible!

Of course, I have some weight to lose but I really do want my health back. I'm getting older so I worry about developing type 2 Diabetes thus the reduced carb. What I really like about the plan is you are able to eat healthy carbs & it steers you to less processed foods. I do allow high quality dairy in my diet including organic butter, heavy cream (cooking only), & quality cheeses. I've been on another site for quite sometime & am in a very active paleo, primal, & low carb group. Lately, I've found that people can be really short sighted & judgmental about this type of nutritional program so I don't want to do the same to them. If you don't like my nutritional plan, don't reply to my posts & I'll do the same for you.

As part of my plan to become healthier, I quit smoking 6 months ago - so far so good. I still have cravings by not like when I first quit. The stress reduction I've learned while quitting smoking should certainly help with this weight loss goal.

Can't wait to find a few friends who have some of the same goals as I.