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I add some raw cacao powder when I brew my coffee. Most times, this quells the chocolate-loving beast in me!

You look fantastic, congrats!

That sounds yummy!

It really is hard for people who take these meds. My 6 year old grandson has juvenile RA and it's hard with school, activities, and life in general. He gets his flu shot but still gets the flu. He too wears masks, as needed, when he is out in public as well as when he is sick and has to go to the doctor or other key…

Congrats on getting started and your 3 lb. loss! FYI - Eating 100 grams of carbs a day is a low carb diet. Keto requires you to eat 20 grams of carbs a day or less. Some people count net carbs, which means not counting any fiber carbs.

I don't have diabetes so I can't speak from that perspective. However, I have MANY diabetics in my family and if my mom or anyone else showed me the information about this medication I would be quite worried. This seems like a medication that should only be taken as a last resort or perhaps never. You've just gotten back…

I agree with the advice not to talk about it. Just do it and soon the naysayers will be jealous of your success!

Fantastic progress, and now you are not simply much slimmer - you are glowing!

I thought that perhaps you had attended the University of Maryland - the Maryland Terrapins are called Terps. Clearly, I was way off - LOL.

When I looked earlier at the product on the SlimFast website, I clearly looked too quickly. You are correct. My apologies.

I don't see how it is possible to have MCT powder without something else being added to it to bind it as Sunny Bunny has noted. I wouldn't trust that the information on the product is correct. Unfortunately, just because a company says it is so, doesn't mean that it's true.

Congrats on your success! You look beautiful and so much happier in your current picture.

I'm sorry that you are facing this challenge. I, too, have thyroid problems and it really stinks! It's unwise to seek advice from strangers on the Internet regarding thyroid medication type and/or dosage. Thyroid medications have wide ranging effects on our bodies as I suspect you have experienced. The wrong type and/or…

Thyroid medication dosage is not made strictly according to the patient's weight. A range of additional factors can effect thyroid function including age, the cause of one's hypothyroidism (e.g., some people are hypothyroid because all or part of their thyroid has been removed or ablated), other health conditions, and/or…

Wow!!

Hello, Willow. You may want to check out MFPs' Low Carb and Keto groups (the Low Carb group also includes people on Keto), Both groups have many people who practice intermittent fasting. I'm not sure if these groups existed when you were here last. Here's the link to the low carb group. It's a closed group but you simply…

There is a Low Carb group (which includes people following a Keto diet) and a Keto specific group on MPF. You can find them at the links below. There are many people who have diabetes or pre-diabetes who are actively involved in the groups. Many have reported excellent results including their doctors reducing or taking…

I'm sorry you've sicker; hopefully, you'll turn the corner soon. I'm glad my post is helpful, and thanks for letting me know.

@dlhopkins67 I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with these medical issues. If your medical team discharged you without this information or a referral to medical professionals who will provide this information to you very soon, you should consider looking for a new medical team. I would not recommend that you seek this…

Congratulations on your successful transformation, and thanks for sharing your story and your progress. You are an inspiration!

Congrats @AnointedBlue - outstanding success! @queenfredabanquet - I would suggest you check out two MFP groups - one Low Carb (also includes lots of info on keto) and one specifically focused on Keto. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum…

I wonder what could be different about this brand than typical sunflower seeds, which have a significant amount of fiber but not an amount equivalent to the amount of carbs contained? Zero net carbs does not seem possible to me. I wonder if it's an issue of rounding the amounts of carbs and fiber; but, even that seems…

Happy New Year to you, too, and welcome back! You've already taken several important steps in terms of getting back; logging in, posting, starting back to low carb eating, and asking for help - good for you! I'm not sure what 'soft started' means; but, any step back to a healthier way of eating is a plus. While I think…

My third baby was our screamer so that's one reason that life with three became so much harder. At the same time, she brought much joy.

They effect me the same way as other candy bars. If I have one, I want more so I stay away from them.

I have three daughters who are adults now. The first two are 18 months apart and the second and third are 3 1/2 years apart - so three children in 5 years. It was pretty insane, particularly given that both parents worked outside the home. When the number of children exceeds the number of parents the work involved expands…

Thanks for the clarification!

You do need to join; you simply need to ask them the add you. If you decide you don't want to remain as a members, you can ask them to remove you. The wealth of information and the support of the group members is phenomenal so you may find this group as useful as I have!

Hello, Lou! There are two great MFP groups, which support those adopting a keto diet. One addresses all low carb eating (including keto) and the other specifically addresses keto. There are incredibly knowledgeable people who are happy to answer questions and provide support. Many resource links on these respective eating…

Hello, Charles! I'm from NC, too - the Research Triangle area. I lost weight four years ago using MFP to track my calorie intake and log my exercise. Wanting to lose a bit more but struggling to do so, 1 and 1/2 years ago, I adopted a low carb and later a keto diet. This has helped me to lose another ten pounds. More…