Real Name: Lena
Height: 165 cm
HW: 105 kg
CW: 99 kg
GW: 70 kg
Age: 25
Sex: F
Location: Germany
Kids: nope
Not married but I have a boyfriend

diet plan: I just recently started a LCHF diet called keto (aiming at 20grams of carbs a day or lower). I have high hopes that it will work!

weakness: anything sweet and or carby really. Also just plain overeating anything

strength: I like to think that I have a lot of willpower and restraint when I've set my mind on a goal. Quit smoking cold turkey and never looked back, I am hoping I will feel the same restraint with letting carbs go

P.S.: sorry for kilos and metric system, I wanted to convert it, but then I just didn't xD

Hello group!
Real Name: Chaney
Height: 5’6”
HW: 178
CW: 161
GW: 150
UGW: Under 145
Location: Arizona
Age: 26
Sex: F
No children, single.
I've pretty much have stayed the same weight for the past couple years. I’ve counted calories. I’ve increased my exorcising and drank more water. Not much has changed! It’s been very frustrating!
A coworker suggested I go low carb and I honestly thought nnaaahh… Until I started doing some research and really looking at my food diary. I’ve maintained calories but I’ve been consuming almost 150 carbs a day! How did I do this?! Well, I swapped everything in my pantry with “low fat” or “no fat” and that just translated to lots and lots of carbs! Hopefully this is where I am making mistakes that can be corrected for a healthier lifestyle.

It's not going to be easy. I seem to love carbs very much (especially milk!) but I know I can do it. I'm glad you guys are here to help!

Real Name: Tina
Height: 5'7"
HW: 276-High Weight?
CW: 238
GW: 150
UGW: 140
Location- Illinois
Age: 33
Sex: F
No babes but really would like a family!
Married: Live in, named MIke : ) Been together 9 years...He's wonderful!

Diet Plan- Low Carb per myself, working with my trainer 2 times a week, and logging everything that goes in my mouth in my diary in MFP.

Super weakness----mini cannoli's, regular size cannoli's, cannoli cake, cannoli filling by itself...lol

Strengths - dedication to my program

hi to all the low carbers out there.

Low carbing has helped me easily regain my health, after a doctor put me on a high carb diet and I immedietely became diabetic. Switched to low carb and - bam - no problem!

I've been primal since 1995, strict gluten free since 2004, and paleo since this year. I love paleo as a way to get super cut, but will be a low carber for life. This is not a fad diet, it's a cure for diabetes, cancer, hbp, cardiovascular disease, etc. I hope America wakes up!

Amen

Real Name: Kirsty
Height: 5'5"
HW: 224
CW: 215
GW: 170
UGW: 140
Location- Glasgow, UK
Age: 29
Sex: F
1 Daughter
Not Married - Live with partner

Diet Plan - Primal blueprint - aiming for under 100g carbs a day - lower the better - and about 1600 cals due to the high fat content of primal eating

Exercise - aiming for C25K and gym sessions 5 times a week.

Strengths - Cooking - hoping to come up with some new recipes

Weakness - wine and takeaway food

Hey group! I love reading through everyone's info and feeling both inspired and a sense of belonging!

Real name: Tasia (like Asia with a T)
Age:29 (dangerously close to a new decade)
Location: Fort Mill, SC (newly relocated)
Status: Engaged and getting married at the end of June
Kids: Only the 4-legged kind, my goldendoodle Maggie
Occupation: finishing my Masters and starting Osteopathic Medical School in the fall

HW: 167
CW: 164
GW: 135
UGW: 127

Diet Plan: I've got my whole family on Atkins induction. I'm keeping my carbs under 20 a day, but may have some not totally induction approved things from time to time. We are also working out A LOT, everyday so hopefully we see some major success.

Strengths: Like I said my fiance and his parents are also on the plan, so there's always strength in numbers. Also, I really like exercising so I have no problem getting my burn on.

Weaknesses: Food. I love eating it and hate preparing it. I'm a terrible cook, so it's really tough to get creative or be successful in the kitchen. Also, I love a good glass of wine, which I'm probably not that willing to give up.......I mean you've got to live!

Real Name: Lori
Height: 5' 9"
HW: 210
CW: 200
GW: 160
UGW: don't know what this means!
Location- Sevierville, TN - USA
Age: 50
Sex: F
My son is 19 and lives here at home
Married for 12 years to a guy who eats ANYTHiNG and stays slim!

Weaknesses - not "tasting" when I'm cooking for the guys, stopping the fat burning process with a few shots of Vodka!!!! Finding excuses NOT to exercise!
Strengths - dedication...motivation and extensive research

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting but I am really happy to have found this group and I look forward to providing and receiving support from y'all!

Real Name: Alexa
Height: 5'5"
HW: 175 lbs
CW: 175 lbs (started yesterday! woo!)
GW: 150 lbs ("healthy" BMI)
UGW: 140-145 lbs (safely in the "healthy" zone)
Location: Durham, NC
Age: 26
Sex: F
No human children, but my dear horse Ginger is my only child
Happily in love with my partner for almost four years now!

Diet Plan: South Beach, currently in phase 1 (doesn't have to be "exactly" SBD, but I appreciate the science behind a lower carb lifestyle.) I like that SBD allows you to have lots of veggies and beans, despite their carbs.
Beginning goal of 30 minutes of exercise, 3 times per week. Also 1.5 hour yoga class on Saturdays!

Strengths: I have a strong science/healthcare background so I know what proper nutrition is and don't have an excuse there :-(. Which is why it's time to practice what I preach! How can I be an unhealthy healthcare provider?! Seriously though. Also, I love working outside and have plenty of manual labor to keep me busy on the farm. Losing a bit of weight for my horse is also good motivation, I'm sure Ginger would appreciate a little less weight on her back! (Not sure if those were strengths or motivators or what, but oh well!)

Weakness: I have a major sweet tooth, which is another reason to adopt the low carb lifestyle (and I'm excited to decrease my cravings during phase 1!) Also enjoy WINE...heavy reds in cooler weather, dry sparkling whites in the summer...ack now my mouth is watering?!

Thank you all in advance for your support on this journey!! WE CAN DO IT!

I'm so happy I found this forum! Anyone looking for more lc friends, please feel free to add me.

Real Name: Linda
Height: 5' 4.25"
HW: 217
CW: 162
GW: 149 I believe 146 would put me in a "healthy BMI" range
Location: Kensington, Connecticut
Age: 55 (but it's only a number)
Sex: Not for a while
Widowed
2 sons - Mike and Steve
3 cats - Maya, Colby and Zelda
1 cockatiel - Herbie

I started Atkins in early April, stayed on induction for the two weeks and started to add carbs back in - nuts and berries. I average
around 30 carbs/day. I stopped eating wheat in December after reading "Wheat Belly" by Dr. William Davis. I don't eat red meat - I get my protein from eggs, tuna fish, chicken, pork (mmmm---bacon), fish and of course veggies.


My weaknesses: all crappy carbs that got me in this mess: cookies, cakes, candy, ice cream

My strengths: my motivation to get to a healthy weight---I feel so much better already.


We can do this!!

Hi everyone! You are my first group to join. I thought I should get a little bit more involved so here I am!! Here is my info:

Real Name: Penny
Height: 5'5"
HW: 186.4
CW: 166.6
GW: 150
UGW: 145
Location- Memphis, TN
Age: 51
Sex: F
2 daughters (ages 27 and 24), one son (age 14), one "almost stepson" (age 16), and one granddaughter (age 4)
Engaged, will be married on November 23rd (the 7th anniversary of our first date!)

Diet Plan-2-Day Diet. 2 days a week I keep my carbs around 50g. Other days I keep them around 75g. I'm trying to exercise at least 2 days a week. I do not go to a gym but I have hand weights at home and I walk for cardio. I also try to keep my added (processed) sugars to 6 tsp (24g) or less a day.

As I said, I am getting married on November 23rd. I already have my dress, and it looks like it's going to have to be altered. I guess that's a good thing! My fiance and I love to cook together and we usually make it healthy. I am smaller than I've been in a LONG time. I still have a few pounds to go but healthy eating has finally become a lifestyle rather than a "diet" for me. I'm only on my 2nd week of the 2-day diet but I love the concept and I believe that it is healthy rather than a fad/crash diet. I finally figured out that carbs and sugar are my worst enemies so now I know how to manage it. I've lost 18 pounds since Christmas and I lost 3 pounds on my first week of the 2-Day Diet so hopefully I will just keep going!!!!

I'm glad to be a part of this group!