Real Name: Naomi
Height: 5'1"
SW: 221
CW: 189
GW: 145
Location- Maine, USA
Age: 38
Sex: F
Married for 10 years, together for 17....1 daughter, 2 dogs, and 4 cats

Real Name: Lena
Height: 5'3
HW: 204
CW: 158
GW: 135
UGW: 125
Location- Toronto, Canada
Age: 50
Sex: F
I have a boyfriend.

Currently, I am limiting carbohydrates to under 20 grams per day. Occasionally I will have only meat or fish and eggs with carbs coming in under 7 or 8 grams. I look forward to reading the posts in this group. My preference is to keep the cooking part as simple as possible. Weigh the meat or fish - fry in pan with pam spray and seasonings - sometimes I use Kikkoman marinade (1/2 tbsp. over fish) - I find that very yummy on salmon. Vegetables - I like canned variety by Delmonte - especially the green beans and I make it a point to always have on hand canned and frozen vegetables and plenty of fish and assorted different meats so as to not get bored. I started seriously dieting 2 weeks ago and have lost 10 pounds which has been a great boost to my motivation. My high weight of 204 was approx. 4 years ago. My high weight 2 weeks ago was 168.

Real Name: Rose
Height: 5'4"
HW: 265
CW: 242
GW: 120
Location: Boston, MA
Age: 46
F
Single

Started the LCHF effort about 40 days ago - and I'm enjoying every day keeping to the plan. I'm keeping it fresh by adding recipes, and finding new foods that will mimic those grained versions I used to love ...
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- I'm learning how to bake grain; but still not good at following recipes. I think I may be slightly ADHD because It's one thing to read through ingredients and a totally different one to follow them.
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- I'm looking at every day as a fresh start.
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- My weaknesses? ... nuts. I keep a stash of them, or trailmix, in my living room and it's my go-to snack. When I go over calories for the day - they're usually the blame.

Hello all!
Real Name: Drew
Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Weight: I believe 170 lb., it's been a while since I've gotten on the scale - it's a to-do later tonight.
Body Fat: ??? I'm sure it's back up to the low 20%s... - another to-do later tonight.

Well, after 3 years of grad school + work + internships and other general craziness, I've decided to re-focus on my health. Today is day one. For me, that means a lower carb diet (30-50 grams), in the "paleo" kind of vein (I kinda think the whole paleo thing, while helpful at first, is kinda silly, but I guess is the best descriptor of what works for me - I dunno, like I said, it's been a long while since I've been into the diet/fitness scene, so I'm sure things have progressed since then..). Hopefully after a while, I'll be able to ease into a more relaxed "traditional" type of diet (e.g. Sally Fallon-esque). As for now, it's low-carb/keto, no grains, no legumes, little to no dairy, light fruit and a ton of veggies. And coffee. Always coffee.

Anyway, glad to be here. Glad to see that this thread is still active. Looking for myfitnesspal friends for encouragement. Anybody out there?:)

Hello, I'm Thankful to find this group. I have Type 2 Diabetic, (almost off all meds) Thyroid problems, Both knees bad (cysts behind one & prior knee injury on the other, plus arthritis in Both! lol but I press through with the help of a knee brace that my Orthopedic Dr recent gave me. I've been on this journey of weight-loss since approx 2010 but have fallen off the wagon several times along the way (gaining most or all weight back again). Most of my weight-loss has been since Oct 5,2014. I'm optimistic that Low Carb is the Lifestyle change for me!

Real Name: Veronica
Height: 5'7" 1/4
HW: 228
CW: 170
GW: 150 ideally
UGW: 135 dream
Location- Owingsville, Kentucky- USA
Age: 48 (49 next month)
Sex: F
3 Children (2 boys & 1 girl) plus raising my great niece whom is 6 (had since 4 mths)
Married- soon to be 31 yrs (counting dating 34 yrs)

Diet Plan- LCHF - Low Carb High Fat (however trying to learn abt the Keto Optional Living) I try to keep my Carbs under 20g a day, approx 1200-1300 Calories a day. (as close to 1200 as possible). Try to get my Protein in every day & Eat mainly Healthier Fats.

Recently started Running/Walk/Jogging 2.8 miles 2-3 days a week. (woot woot) who would have thought that was even possible! (bad knees & so badly out of shape). Also I walk with weight vest, weight belt & hand weights (totaling approx 45 to 50 lbs) 4.5 miles 2-3 days a week (or off days from running). I only work out Mon-Fri and take a break on the weekends)

Strengths- Doing lots of reading and researching this WOE (way of eating) Knowledge is Power

Super Weakness- "FOOD" in general (i'm a food-a-holic) really!!! Sweets is my Biggest Weakness though!!! Chicken-n-Dumplings, Gravy & Biscuits, Corn Bread, Mashed Potatoes, (the main ones)

Real name: Debbie
Height: 5'2
HW: 224
CW: 125
GW: 115
UGW: ?
Location- Poole Dorset UK
Age: 54
Sex: F
Children: 4 boys 33,21,19,16
Married

Lost 107lb on weight watchers 3yrs ago, have been maintaining up until June, then started to have a taste here or there and have put up 8lb, not a happy bunny, so have tried the 5:2 diet put up 3lbs, so am now trying low-carb, have only done a week, cut out bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice have only been eating protein, veg, salad, dairy and 2 fruits a day, eating under 1200 calories a day. Was doing different exercise DVDs 5 days a week, but since May just got burnt out, so only walk an hour every day at the moment, don't seem to have any energy for anything else, anyway was really excited to get on the scale this morning for my weekly weigh in, especial as I was so good at not putting anything that I didn't write down in my mouth, well what a disappointment not a single pound down, must say was quite shocked, so am not sure what to do, any advice very welcome please.

hi im Lori.

im 5' 10"
196 lbs
goal is 165lbs

Real Name: Marsha
Height : 5 ft 4 in
HW: 265
CW: 259
GW: 160
Location: Henry County, Georgia, USA
Age: 44
Sex: Female
Married: 25 as of last June
3 grown children, 1 precious 3 y/o granddaughter, 2 huge crazy boxers

Diet Plan: modified low carb; protein (meat, cheese, etc...), vegetables (no root veggies), and one serving of fresh fruit per day. Snacks so far are almonds (limited) and pork cracklins (like pork rinds but crunchier). I also include avocados in my diet.

I need to work on: 1. Incorporating MORE water. Ugh! I am trying. 2. Exercise

My weakness: Southern creamy comfort food. Such as, all the casseroles that are served at Thanksgiving. So maybe I should add "moderation" to my "needs to work on" list.

"The problem being, as we know, that our bodies have been drowning in carbs for so long that we lose touch with it."

I am only just learning how to listen to my body again!! Today I ate way too much carbs 175!! fruit and more fruit!!

Hey y'all!

Real Name: Stephanie
Height: 5'5"
SW: 211
CW: 176
GW: Between 140-150
Location- Shreveport, Louisiana
Age: 47
Sex: F
Mom of 3 kids, 19, 17 and 9
Married 17 years
Diet Plan-Ketogenics (LCHF)
Exercise - Crossfit 2x per week and try to get some cardio in on the off days.

Strengths- Hard headed....lol - I have needed it to be successful eating this way. When I go out people probably hate me - but I don't care - if you're pleasant and get it right (and hook me up with extra bacon) - I tip very well!

Super weakness: Margaritas...dammit! I'm in the home of the drive thru daiquiri store! I love to swing through after a hard day at work - but that has had to stop. But hey - mardi gras is coming up - don't think this coonass won't be doing some celebrating!