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Consider low carb high fat. Exercise helps maintain a healthy lifestyle and body but weight is all about the food that makes up yr diet. Carbs, yes even fruit, are the major cause of disease in our culture. High fat is an easy to stay satisfied, lose and/or maintain weight and stay healthy. Loads of info out there to…

I hear you. I lost about 130 lbs in 2008 ish. People didn't recognize me. I didn't recognize myself. I remember staring at myself in a mirror for ages - not out of vanity but just trying to see myself. I gained 1/2 the weight back around 2011 due to three stressful life events. It is very apparent to me that as an obese or…

I totally agree. The less I have to think about food the easier it is. And w LCHF and IMF not hungry between meals which makes it even easier. Breakfast - coffee black Lunch - eggs w 1/2 avocado (bacon on weekends) Dinner - protein w veg or salad. (My veg are usually broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, cabbage or brussel…

@Here4Ponies - something similar w my good friend. We have been starting exercise and diet programs for 20 years and we actually end up sabotaging each other within a week or two. This time we are actually motivating each other for the first time. We have both lost over 25 lbs. Took us 20 years

... "suffering a bit from healthy food".

We do equine endurance riding. Pre LCHF we always carb loaded the day before and day of our Ride. My last 2 rides I did without any carbs and actually didn't eat all until half way through a 30 Mile ride in 30+ degree centigrade humid weather. Had energy to burn at end of day - enuf to party and enjoy the bonfire. Am…

I eat 20g net. I really missed yogurt so I have it twice a week again w a couple of boiled eggs. Plain Greek w cinnamon - I just have fewer carbs at my evening meal. Only eat twice a day. I have a lot to lose yet so am eating 0% yogurt and keeping my dietary fat on the medium side with similar protein so that I burn the…

My hubby is pretty supportive. When I quit smoking in 1998 he quit too even though he was only an occasional smoker. I smoked 2 packs a day so quitting was difficult. With my new LCHF WOE he eats what I eat and actually has become quite carb conscious. He said he wld never give up bread, cheese or beer. Well he gave up…

I think you made an excellent point. Over and above the Keto flu I am sure many of us went thru curb/sugar withdrawal. Never considered that before. Thanks!

I hated avocados until about two years ago when for health I thought I shld add them to my diet. My hubby has always eaten them w a spoon rite out of the skin which I found disgusting. After two years of including them in salads and sandwiches (pre LCHF) I now actually enjoy them. I eat them alone with olive and salt, in…

I hated avocados until about two years ago when for health I thought I shld add them to my diet. My hubby has always eaten them w a spoon rite out of the skin which I found disgusting. After two years of including them in salads and sandwiches (pre LCHF

@GaleHawkins - too true. I read over it again with my hubby in mind and it definitely makes sense. The protein item maybe not as much as men simply have more muscle and wld therefore probably need more protein on average than women. Wish I cld go back and edit my post to make it gender neutral

Found this article on weight loss on a LCHF program interesting. Some good points for any woman working on weight loss post menopause. https://www.dietdoctor.com/top-tips-lose-weight-low-carb-women-40?utm_source=Diet+Doctor+Newsletter&utm_campaign=d4875f2518-Test&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_41db911777-d4875f2518-466967321

I love this sauce. It includes pork chops but I often make it without for other meals. http://theitaliandishblog.com/imported-20090913150324/2014/11/4/moms-pasta-sauce-with-pork-chops.html

@Eleted - My response is a little long but I am truly inspired by all I have learned. I do IMF w the LCHF so eat between 11/12 to 7/8. I eat eggs for breakfast w bacon back bacon (rarely) or 1/2 avocado and usually w some butter as I am not a lover of eggs and the butter seems to help. If I am hungry I will have a tbsp or…

Check yr supplements if u r taking any. I have issues if I take too much magnesium or Potassium. Ditto for protein drinks. Good luck.

Excellent. Friend of mine is back from out west tomorrow. Booked two days to ride w her. Fingers crossed my back cooperates and my horse isn't too fresh from his vacation

Fyi true balsamic vinegar is made from the Trebbiano grape and therefore contains natural fructose. It is also very thick. The stuff on North American shelves is generally not true Balsamic. My little rant. I just hate how our manufacturers bastardize amazing food like olive oil and balsamic vinegar and train consumers to…

I wasn't here two years ago but I find the discussions on thus forum informative and supportive

I find alcoholic beverages even w/in carb allowances slow my weight loss. I don't gain weight that week but I don't lose weight either. This is usually after a camping or cottage weekend where I have 3-5 drinks two nights running. I do not find one or two glasses (5 ounce glasses) of red wine over the course of a week…

I agree

I started LCHF July 3rd. Down 26 lbs. I find this WOE amazing and freeing. I keep my calories around 1600 (!!!!) w high fat, med protein and carbs around 20g per day. I do not feel deprived. I do not feel hungry. I cannot explain how wonderful it is or feels. Tonight we r having pizza for dinner. Really looking forward to…

Excellent. I especially like the alternating suggestion. Def going to try .... as soon as my back let's me. Thanks!!!!!!!

@AlexandraCarlyle - glad she won. I don't actually have health issues I just lie to get their attention

Interesting. Never heard of this before. I do IMF and planning on doing a short 24-48 hr fast but wld love to see more info on this.

I know nothing about vegetarian eating or fibro. However before LCHF I did have severe achy joints and tissue especially on on my upper arms and chest. I have found a great improvement across the board with this WOE. Just curious how long you have been on LCHF. It is a diet known to decrease inflammation. Perhaps you just…

When I first started I followed the two week challenge at dietdoc.com. The recipes are great but I found they were too high fat in that my calories went thru the roof. I think they would be better for people on maintenance who are getting most of their fat from their diet as opposed to myself who is still burning body fat…

2-point is something I just started working on this season. It works very well during rides especially one with a lot of downhill trail and when my horse starts to get tired. I'm not very strong at it though and can only do it for short periods. Any pointers @crimsongrey?

@dlm4mom - I too love to cook amazing meals. I do however hate preparing meals just cause it's dinner time. So I research a good healthy meal based on ingredients I have on hand. I usually do this early afternoon so I know what time I have to start. I don't care if I spend an hour or two on preparing it even if it takes 10…

The ketostix are useful but not 100% accurate. I don't register ketosis until about 4 in the afternoon. But that's how my body works. If you aren't hungry and aren't having cravings that is a very good indicator you are in ketosis. When I first transitioned I did not suffer any Keto flu symptoms BUT that one slip in a…