Kara, the net carbs are the total carbs less the fiber. Fiber absorbs differently into your system or something like that. I'm not really sure why it's sometimes counted as not as bad. I was trying for 50 gross (total) and could never get it, no matter how much I fiddled around with it. I'm at 50 net now. Some people say to go down to 100, some say 50, some say don't worry about it and just focus on glycemic index. It's up to you and your doctor to decide what's right for you.

Hope you all had a fabulous day Kara - you know that it was all water weight! It will go away!!! I was bad, bad, bad and ate pizza for dinner I'll do better!!!!!

I also switched to dark chocolate and I really do recommend anyone struggling should make the swap - if you like dark chocolate of course.

My favorite is Lindt 85% Dark Chocolate with a hint of sea salt!! It is so rich and delicious and one square only has 48 calories and 6 g of carbs! It's perfect for satisfying my late night chocolate craving!!

Hi everyone! And welcome to the newer girls!

Trying to remember what everyone is talking about. I love chocolate, but I am addicted to food, really sweets are my issue. Since I am diabetic I really have to stay away. For me it is really all or nothing. It took me the last 3 weeks to truly crash the cravings. I am the type of person that if I eat just one square I will eat them all. I love the dark chocolate lindt with sea salt too! I can't keep sweets in the house and I get anxiety when I go where there are sweets. Saturday was my sister in law's luau in Mexico for an engagement party of sorts and I was in charge of the chocolate fountain and treats to dip in. I was able to manage eating just 2 strawberries, but 5 donut holes, dipped lightly. Man. It sucked because then all day I was just obsessed with it. Seriously. I kept going back for one more and one more and finally just had to get really pissed at myself for caving and not having the will power. Where most would say it is okay every now and then...for me it just can't be that way. I am not beating myself up over it though. I am proud that I counted the calories and logged the bad foods, even to be accountable. And the next day right back on track. I think the groups and friendships have helped immensely.

You guys also talked about carbs. I have done low carbs before, but as soon as I add carbs the weight comes back plus more. I also just talked to a nutritionist and my situation is kind of hard because of the IR and diabetes. She said that I need the carbs for fuel, but always eat a carb with a protein. Mine is like 150 carbs and 90 protein and 1500 calories? I think. mfp's percentages are a bit different. So far it is working, but I am sure it is because I have so much weight to lose. I am sure down the line I will have to adjust things to keep losing.

I also find myself struggling being home and not busy. Catch 22 right. I don't think I have mentioned that I worked in a grocery store for 26 years, but quit a year ago to follow my dream of teaching. My schooling is almost done and I took a job as an inclusion aide last year to get my foot in the door in a district. Now I have the summer off with the kids, which is amazing. I do my student teaching in the fall and I will be busier than ever...but now I struggle with boredom and the old habits of eating myself through the day.

Does anyone else have this love hate relationship with the little ticker after you enter your foods that says, "if every day were like today you would weigh xx in 5 weeks" ?? Man that thing drives me nuts. For me it is getting close to saying 300 pounds and then it bounces up and down a pound or two. I can have a really great day and then that damn thing says 2 pounds more and it pisses me off. lol

Also, someone put light housework for exercise. How many of you guys count that? And if sex burns so many calories why doesn't mfp have sex listed in exercise? I was thinking I could put that under housework. HAHAHA. just saying.

Someone asked about a check in day. I am weighing in on Fridays if anyone wants to join me.

Have a great day ladies. Sorry I am so long winded. For me I think it helps to talk about it.

Hey, I did it. I updated my ticker so you guys could see the family.

Hello! My name is Christine and I would like to join this group if it's not too late. I was diagnosed in 2005, took Metformin for a few years then stopped, and now I'm giving it another go. In the past few years, my weight has ranged from a low of 208 to a high of 270. I'm currently at my highest! I'd ultimately like to lose at least 100 pounds, but I think I'll focus on the first 50 to start!

Hi ladies. It is my weigh in day so I thought I would check in here. I lost 1.8 pounds this week. Frustrating because it was more earlier in the week, but it is almost time for my cycle and I am gaining water weight. I know the water weight is temporary and a loss is a loss....but it still irritates me that we work so hard to lose the weight and the cycle kind of puts everything on hold. I am still motivated today and will need to get some sugar free chocolate pudding...lol I swear the chocolate cravings are real!!

I just have to keep reminding myself that this is for my health and not just the weight loss. My sugars are in great control and I am exercising still 5 days a week. That is what is most important.

How are you all doing?? Check in!!