Hi everyone
I am glad I found a low carbing group....muchos support needed!!

Info about me:

real name: Claudette
Age: 34 and 7/8
Location: Leicestershire
Status: engaged to a great guy.....getting married sometime in the future
Kids: None
Sex: F

HW: 321lbs (back in 2000)!!
CW: 258
GW: 185
UW: 170

Diet Plan: Well i have been Type 2 diabetic for nearly 10 years. Advice back then was include carbs in every meal. That coupled with me being an emotional eater has not helped and my diabetes is very uncontrolled. I have seen people lose weight by low carbing and when i have tried it before - i could see a difference. I probably could do with not having more than 50g of carbs a day.

I also need to start exercising but mainly i need to break my binge eating cycles (any thoughts???)

Strenghts: 2 years ago i stopped an 18year cigarette habit...practically cold turkey. In 2009 i lost 30lbs and was on top of the world....i know it is in me somewhere

Weakness: I originally come from a Mediterranean country.....grew up eating yummy pasta.....breads....big downfall!!!!

Thanks for reading

Hi Everyone!
I've posted a couple of things, but haven't really "introduced" myself yet.

Real Name: (prefer to not say since its unsual and I'd like to maintain some privacy)
Height: 5ft 5in
HW: 285lbs
CW: 166 lbs
GW: 135 lbs
UGW: 125 lbs
Location: N. California
Age: 41
Sex: F
2 teens/young adults (19yr old daughter away at college and 17yr old son who is a junior in high school)
Married to Hubby #2 - an absolute dear

Diet Plan-
I was on Medifast for a month, but the plan is really expensive.
I switched to LCHF (currently at 60 total carbs daily, ave 45 net) and will be bumped down to keto levels in another week.

I walk 2-3 miles per day during the work week and get in a 5 mile walk on Saturday or Sunday.
I've JUST started using resistance bands for some light strength training.
With the warmer weather approaching, hubby and I will be outdoors a lot more (hiking, camping, kayaking).

Strengths- I love crafting (specifically knitting and sewing, but also enjoy crochet and papercrafts). I am a voracious reader, finishing 3-4 books per week on average. I also LOVE to cook and have been having fun making low carb items out of regular recipes. Sometimes I dont tell my family and so far no one has complained. *wink* I'm a total foodie and love trying different foods. I'll try nearly anything at least once!

Weakness: Red wine (the bigger and bolder, the better) and sweets. Prior to LCHF/keto, my sweet tooth could rage out of control. Thankfully, this way of eating has seemed to tame that particular problem (except during that Time of the Month).

Real Name: Alex
Height: 5'10"
HW: 67.8kg
CW: 52.4kg
GW: 54.0kg

Location- Haywards Heath, West Sussex- UK
Age: 18
Sex: F
No children
Not married

Hello! Happy I joined this group I hope to contribute in every way I can

Hi all! So nice to have lost 10 pounds low carb'n it! But, gosh I haven't been counting them...just thought not eating bread, sugar and pasta would do it! and it did up until I lost 10 pounds now I've pitched a tent and want to get it going again so I decided to come back to fitness pal and start counting carbs.

Real Name: G
Height: 5'9"
HW: 330
CW: 248
GW: 225
UGW: 200
Location- Suburb Hell NJ... but I do get to work in NYC
Age: 34
Sex: F
Two son's 8&9


Diet Plan-TNT It is simular to Atkins I guess. No carbs, high protein and fat.

Strengths- Lifting, I love pairing this high protein diet with heavy lifting.
Super weakness

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Donuts

Hi my name is Marie, I am 42 and a mom of 5 with varying ages (22-3). I have done low carb before with success but didn't stick with it long enough. This my 2nd try at MFP I had a bad experience prior with very negative and down right rude people. I'm always hearing rave reviews about MFP so I figured I'd give it one more try and hopefully this time around I'll find all those great people I've heard about . I restarted my low carb plan 3 months ago and I am very excited to participate and share this journey with you all. :bigsmile:

Start weight 300lbs. (3 months ago)

Current weight 275 (as of Friday)

Real Name: Chrissy
Height: 5'3"
HW: 200.4
CW: 188
GW: 140
Location- Selden, NY
Age: 41
Sex: F
Children: 2, Boy (10) and Girl (5)
Married for 13 years together 24 years.

Diet Plan- South Beach. Just started yesterday. Joined a gym and started zumba two weeks ago. Going 3 times a week. Want to increase to 4 days and add in treadmill on off days.

Strengths- I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.

Weakness: Carbs. I am a binge eater and carbs set me off. I am also hypothyroid so carbs are really not my friend.

Real Name: Kourtney
Height: 5'4"
HW: 220
CW: 212
GW: 145 (BMI of 24ish)
Location: Upstate NY
Age: 34
Sex:F
No kids, just a fantastic, supportive hubby!

Diet Plan: Not really following a plan, just trying to keep it between 40-50g of carbs/day. I am intrigued by the Primal blueprint, and may give that a try in the near future. I recently found out I have hypothyroidism, so want to get that straightened out before I make any big changes.

Strengths: I like to work out, I am a good cook, like experimenting.

Weaknesses: Emotional eating, bored eating, and WINE!

Great to find a place that has a HEALTHY view of Carbs...

Real Name: Bob
Height: 5'11"
HW: 437
CW: 268
GW: 205 (Under 10% BF)
Location- Lebanon PA
Age: 48
Sex: M


Diet Plan-First Time around I did Diet Center (in 90s) which was Low Carb, This time I did Take Shape for Life. Currently trying to get back into losing and getting to my goal by eating as clean as possible with Low Carbs.

Strengths- Pushing myself to become better every day.
Super weakness

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Sugar in all it's wonderful forms.

Real Name: Naomi
Height: 5' 7
HW: 285
CW: 257
GW: 200
UGW: 165
Location Derbyshire UK
Age: 34
Sex: F
Children, boy and a girl
single

Weaknesses - Pizza, Pringles
Strengths - When I get my mind set, I'm great, but it only takes some thing little to put me off

Hello, all. I've been calorie counting/restricting and exercising for the past year and lost about 35lb that way, but I heard about low-carb being a good diet, ended up doing some online research that led to the book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance. I read the book, saw a lot of great benefits (feeling less hunger, better recovery time after a workout, no bonks during long runs, burning more fat, scientifically based on clinical trials) and decided to try it. I'm now on day 13 of having net carbs below 30g, and after the first five days of pain, I've been feeling really great and lost 5lb the first week, most of it fat (according to my scale that measure BF%, which is hardly accurate but at least lets me track the changing values).

Great to see a group of low carbers on here to get advice, see how others are doing, etc.

Real Name: Kendra
Height: 5'9"
HW: 250
CW: 210
GW: 165
UGW: 150? Really going more for bodyfat % - 20%.
Location- Philadelphia metro area
Age: 30
Sex: F
Children: None yet, we're going to start trying on our Jan 2014 vacation to Hawaii.
Married for just over a year, together for 6.

Diet Plan- Less than 30g net carbs, but mostly I'm looking to see what my NK blood ketone values are. Right now I test daily in the PM four hours after meals. During week 2, the highest I've gotten it is 1.8, hoping to go higher(up to 3.0) but I think my body is still adjusting after years of a high carb diet. I'm just going to keep measuring and adjust protein/carbs/etc. as makes sense.

Strengths - I've built up a lot of good habits over the years/months, including a fair amount of self control over what I eat, tracking everything, planning meals ahead, and staying consistent with exercise. Right now I exercise 5-6 days a week, including yoga, personal trainer and running. I'm training for a half marathon right now that I'm doing with a few friends, that really helps keep me going. And paying for the yoga and the personal trainer is motivating because I don't like to waste money, plus the personal trainer gives good feedback on my results and keeps my workouts varied.

Weaknesses - Cookies, brownies, chocolate. Been fine with low-carb so far, planning to try some low-carb sweet recipes with artificial sweeteners after a while.

By the way, thanks for that bulletproof coffee post, I've been looking for ways to up my fat intake, especially for long run days when I'm burning an extra 1000+ calories.

I exercise as I can. I have fibromyalgia (recently diagnosed after a 6 month long mystery syndrome that included severe fatigue and constant, daily pain) and have a lot of pain in my muscles and joints. Some days I can barely walk up the steps to the bathtub. Other days I feel okay and can get in some exercise. I do what I can. I went back to my gym for the first time in probably 6 months today and used the elliptical for 25 minutes. I'm paying for it now. Thinking of doing some easy, low impact workouts at home with the wii fit (yoga, balance, that type of thing) and working up to my return to the gym. I definitely overdid it.

Rebecca, I too have Fibro....are you taking meds?? They put me on Cymbalta and it has worked wonders!!! I work out like a fiend and just ran my first 5K last weekend!!
Trust me, it can get better, I was awful for almost 3 years till they just gave up and diagnosed it at that.....Stay Strong!! It is very treatable.... I also take an Alieve in the AM and PM and that makes a world of diff as well!!!

Hi am on the Fibro train too. I haven't made it to the gym in 4 years. I walk daily...even on the bad days. I've started using light weights again about 2 months ago and it has done wonders for my muscle spasms. I have made it to a couple of aquasize classes. As my specialist says....keep active but try to know your limits....easier said than done Cheers,Toni

Real Name: Michelle
Height: 5'6"
HW: 355+
CW: 238
GW: Healthy BMI
Location: Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Age: 52
Sex: Female (married mother of two adult sons who are also married and have given me grandchildren who I adore)

Diet Plan: Atkins Phase 1, LCHF, Averaging 1700 calories per day eating as clean as possible with Low Carbs.

Strengths- I am tenaciously thorough and detail oriented
Weakness: I am human, humans are weak, selfish creatures by nature

This is not my first rodeo. I have done Atkins at different times in my life, but this is the first time since being diabetic. I'm discovering this lifestyle afresh and loving it like never before. My blood glucose readings are within normal range consistently when consuming low carb, high fat foods, maintaining moderate exercise and ensuring proper hydration.

Currently looking for unapologetic, physically active individuals living the LCHF lifestyle for mutual support and encouragement.

Hello everyone. I try to focus on eating meat, veggies and whole foods. I sometimes use IF. I think most of my problem lies in the fact that I am not comfortable in my kitchen, so I eat out a lot. I have acquired the necessary kitchen equipment and am ready to dive into this whole foods thing. I tend towards low carb. I'm looking for some friends on this site that don't believe the SAD-diet hype and who think beyond calories!! Please friend me so we can keep eachother motivated!!

Real name: Angie
Height: 5'1"
HW: 183
CW: 113
GW: 110
UW: 105??
Age: 36
Sex: female
Diet plan: gluten free, low carb
Exercise: insanity, asylum, p90x, jillian weights
6 days a week

Weaknesses: eating out and CHIPS! Ugh.

Married with 2 boys.

I am passionate about health and fitness!