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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
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Real Name: Judy
Height: 5'2"
SW: 192
CW: 188
GW: 140
Location- Connecticut, USA
Age: 53
Sex: F
Divorced, 2 kids and a dog :-)
Just been diagnosed with type2 trying to figure out carb counting in own recipes and food bought from a restaurant.
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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 168.0 -
emeraldseyes wrote: »Real Name: Haley
Height: 5"6
St.Catharines, Ont
Age 31
2 Children
Engaged
My biggest Diet Challenge is to stop drinking Pop/Soda
and to cut out carbs!
Hailey, while it takes a few days to get used to the low carbs it's pretty easy after that I found. diet pop could be a good start for you and perhaps limiting those to about 3 a day or more - whatever you are comfortable with and then maybe gradually decreasing the amount. You could always ease into lower carb by cutting out a bit at a time. I have always been fond of low carb for dieting as I find it gives quicker results.
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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.0 -
meant to write 'bake no-grain recipes' ...0
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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?:)0 -
Real Name: Deana
Height: 5'0"
HW: 170+
CW: 144
GW: 120
UGW: 110, which I don't think I have ever ever weighed after age 11, but why not?
Location- Washington state
Age: 43
Sex: F
Calorie restriction ~1400 calories, macro goals: 100g protein, 80g fat, some carbs. In reality, I'm more like 20% protein, 55% fat, 25% carb. But shedding fat consistently
I use sugar substitutes in my coffee and if I bake. I try every kind of kid friendly recipe hoping to one day achieve the grocery trip where I buy only things without labels or with only 1 ingredient. I'll get to that 80-20.
Carb Kryptonite:
White rice. I'm Filipina and not having rice on every plate is offensive to my mom, but she sees me losing weight and she wants me to be healthy so she considers me the exception. That's love.
However, if I start eating it for breakfast with my fried eggs, I get a flood of childhood memories of savory smells and happy screaming siblings and cousins and amazing parents and grandparents all cooking together in a tiny kitchen in a 1200 square foot bungalow. Dammit. Now I want fried bananas.0 -
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)0 -
Real Name: Theresa
Height 5'5"
HW: 235
CW: 218
GW: 155
UGW: 135
Location: SE Wisconsin, USA
Age: 43
Sex: F
1 awesome fiancé and 2 dogs
as of 11/9/14 3.5 weeks into low carb woe and loving it.0 -
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.0 -
Real Name: Amy
Height: 5' 11"
HW:216
CW: 211
GW:180
UGW: 160
Location: North Dakota, USA
Age: 50
Sex: Female
Married
I've been limiting carbs, sometimes haphazardly, for a little over a month. I know that limiting them is the only way to go for me because I'm prone to totally binging on them. I'm actually enjoying the food I've been eating, but have somewhat of a hard time limiting higher carbs vegetables that are allowable, but still add up. I kind of wish that MFP would let me hide the calories because I wonder if I eat more seeing them with the mindset that I can eat more than my actual hunger would really dictate. Trying to get be more aware of my actual hunger is something I'm working on. I feel like the weight is coming off pretty slow, but without the cravings I'm telling myself it's doable.0 -
hi im Lori.
im 5' 10"
196 lbs
goal is 165lbs
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Real name: Michael Yeager (pronounced Michelle)
Height: 5'6"
HW: 180 (while pregnant)
CW: 145
GW: 120
UGW: not sure what this is!
Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Age: 38
Sex: Female
Married
2 children of my own and 2 step-children (3 girls and 1 boy)
I try to eat clean (no processed foods, sugars, etc) however this is so hard sometimes! Thus the support group! My desire is to follow a paleo/primal diet because my goal is to lean out. I work out very hard about 6 times per week. My workouts include lifting weights and cardio. I try to run as well but I'm finding it hard to fit in sometimes. I want to be able to see the results of my hard work but my diet is keeping me from that.
My weakness is sugar!0 -
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.
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Real Name: Georgina
Height: 6'7"
HW: 264
CW: 253
GW: Under 154
UGW: 154 (healthy BMI)
Location- Huntly New Zealand
Age: 32
Sex: F
5 children
Married
Diet plan: to keep under mfp calorie goal and under 50g carbs per day - eat non processed foods as much as i can - allow my self to stretch my diet to maintain calories for birthdays and special events
weakness: social gatherings - booze food n company0 -
"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!!0 -
Real name: Katie
Height: 5'4"
HW: 210
CW: 204
GW: 150
Location: Richmond, VA
Sex: F
Age: 37
Married
3 children 8, 6, and 5 years old
Just discovered the MFP communities! LCHF for a month.0 -
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!
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Real Name: Christine
Height: 5'5"
HW: 168
CW: 147
UGW: 135-140 (when I get to 140, I will re-evaluate)
Location: Maine, USA
Age: 46
Sex: F
No children
Not married- living with BF.
Diet Plan- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes earlier this year. Main diet focus is keeping blood sugar under control. Very low carb (<15 carbs per meal), exercise at least 5 days a week. Have lowered A1C from 10.6 to 6.3 since May.
Strengths- Cooking. Adapting recipes, finding low carb substitutes. Recently experimenting with low carb baking (cookies, brownies, etc.).
Weaknesses- Bread, potatoes, chocolate0 -
Real Name: Kimba
Height: 5'2" (if I hold the tape just right...I lovingly refer to myself as a Hobbit)
HW: 285lbs
CW: Around 215 (I no longer weight myself as I have number fixation issues)
UGW: Around 150 with my muscle mass
Age: 51
Location: BC, Canada
All my kids have fur
Married to a wonderful woman since 2001
Full disclosure: I am Female to Male Transgender
Diet Plan- Atkins (back on induction as of this morning, having fallen completely off the wagon months ago. I'm climbing back on that wagon today if it kills me lol)
Exercise: Am re-starting P90X today, will do it 6 times a week, plus I dance once a week (classical ballet)
Strengths: Nothing diet related, but I do love to pick up heavy objects and put them back down again (weight lifter joke ) Once I get started, I really do love strength training. I am also an Equestrian and horse trainer so I get exercise that way as well.
Weakness: Bread. Seriously. And sugar. Anything sweet or bread like. This is why I have not been successful with low carb in the long run, even though I know it works. I simply can't go a long time without eating real bread. Not fake bread, real bread. No substitute has ever tasted good enough for me to even take two bites. Yes, I am a bread snob. lol0 -
Real Name: Lori
Height: 5'3"
HW: 196
CW: 177
UGW: 125-135
Age: 52
Location: Eugene, OR
Married
2 Kids + 1 grandson
Diet Plan: Fast 2x/week (500 calories/day, so not complete fast, aka 5:2)
Other days, 50 carbs or less
Strengths: Like to cook with fresh, local ingredients, love to exercise, especially out-doors, like to do 5Ks. Have done walking marathon - would love to run one if my knees can take it!
Weaknesses: Sugar, any kind of cake/pie. Free meals (like when office has catered parties or meetings). I go crazy if the food is free or if I think it will go to waste. Not a good habit!0 -
Real Name: Cynthia
Height 5'4"
HW: 260
CW: 179
UGW: 130
Age 54
Location: California
Unhappily married
2 kids, teenage
Diet Plan: No added sugar, no empty carbs, try to stay under 125 carbs per day (I know that's not "low" for most of you but it's good for me, for now.
Strengths: Kindness!
Diet strengths: I've stayed dessert free since August 8th! I'm committed to a lifetime of abstaining from my nemesis.
Weakness: Not consistent with exercise, but I'm going to change that!0 -
Real Name: Candice
Height: 5'2"
HW: 174
CW: 161
GW: 145
UGW: 120
Age: 29
Location: Weatherford, TX
Married, 1 child
Diet Plan: pseudo Atkins..trying to shoot for under 50 g carbs a day, no sugar, no processed foods.. I am set at 10% carbs, 65% fat, 25% protein.
Workout Plan: Boxing an hour 3 days a week, Running/jogging and strength training 2 or 3 days a week.
Strengths: I love broccoli and cauliflower. Like... its almost freaky. LOL.. So, it is easy for me to get in my veggies for the day!
Weakness: P O T A T O E S ... and chocolate chip cookies.
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Real Name: Carly
Height: 5'4"
HW: 335-350 (not formally recorded - 335 is I think the highest recorded, but I got heavier than that.)
CW: 252
GW: Under 200
UGW: TBD - Plan to go by how I feel rather than some number on a scale or a BMI that doesn't take muscle into account or anything else as seemingly random.
Location- Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA
Age: 38
Sex: F
One daughter, 14. Does not live with me.
Divorced, in committed relationship which we call "happily unmarried"
Diet Plan - Right now, whatever I can afford (in massive financial struggles beyond explanation)...so I watch the sales and clearance and base my meal plans on that. Goal: 25% carbs, 50% fat (anywhere between 35-55%), 25% protein (balance of remainder in protein - so 40-20, respectively)...
Exercise - Walking and body weight exercises. Struggle with time. Barely have enough to sleep. So I walk on breaks at work, and fit in the body weight exercises any way I can.
Strengths - Determination (newly rediscovered) and willingness to continue to learn...always. Generally positive attitude.
Struggles - Sleep struggles (=perpetual exhaustion - finally starting to get better), financial hell, super-stress levels, hypothyroid, and being a medical mystery in general (no matter what, I rarely have all the symptoms of anything, so I've very very difficult to diagnose and treat). Oh, and the fact that if I get rid of all grains, I'm in Metformin hell.
Super weakness - Cinnamon sweets, chocolate, french fries/mashed potatoes, pizza, anything decadent, Oreos (these things are seriously addictive - and yes, I know there is a chemical causing that), Nutella (I've been nutella free for almost 2 years - my ex used to call this my liquid crack, if that tells you anything), ketchup, extreme salt/sweet cravings, some veggies I still can't eat, etc.
I'm sure I've missed about a million things, but it is early, so yeah, we'll blame it on that.0 -
Real Name: Chrus
Height: 5'5"
HW: 230
CW: 212
GW: Under 140. Aiming for this will re-assess when I get to 160.
UGW: 140
Age: 65
Sex: F
I am married almost 30 years. Hubby ,74, has been suffering with pancreas cancer for 2 years. He is doing well now. You never know when the other shoe will drop. Hoping we still have a long time together.
I am an animal lover with 9 cats and 2 dogs. I am also a crazy artist creating one of those houses you see on TV. But just for my own enjoyment. View at your own risk it is a bunch of stuff. http://www.flickr.com/photos/50185661@N03/
I live in a tiny mountain town in Idaho. My life dream to live in the mountains. Achieved in 1986 and still going strong. Happy Happy.
I have been seriously stressed the last couple of years on an already over weight body. I think I was trying to eat for my hubby to get him to gain the weight back he lost. Now I MUST get control of this emotional beast. Doc said go low cal low fat it is all a matter of calories in calories out. Well we all know the rest of that story. I tried it lost 14 gained back 6 starving myself. Look back I think in August for my foods. Then I just gave up. Was on Atkins in the early 70's or so I do not really remember. Lost my gained weight from my first husband passing of cancer. I should have known better this time. So here I am back. I have lost 18 pounds and happy for it. It is a start. I am feeling better. I have more energy. I am mostly past the beginning barfy feeling.
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