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People who eat Paleo tend to eat more fat, and fewer carbs. Higher fat is not necessarily bad for you. Just make sure that you are getting adequate protein, and enough carbs to maintain optimal hormone levels (my understanding is that if you cut carbs too much (i.e. staying below 50 grams for 3 or 4 days) it negatively…

Also - I like and use the Happy Scale app. It helps with figuring out how my weight is trending and projecting weight loss rates.

What abmos32 said... and to add to that: I almost always weigh myself in the morning. A couple of times - for a point of comparison - I have weighed myself at night (after eating a few meals, and drinking a lot of water). The number can vary by 2 to 5 pounds. Water retention is a big factor. For every gram of carbohydrates…

Hi Emmy, thanks for clarifying. Though I am still a bit confused on the 40 - 60 percent from carbs. 60% seems quite high to me, but I think I might be a little carb sensitive, which is why I would not eat that much. You might enjoy checking out IIFYM.com - (short for: if it fits your macros). Their site speaks a lot about…

I think the OPs intentions were good, in that she is suggesting that Macros do make a difference in weight loss. I don't agree with some of her statements (i.e. carbs must be 40 to 60% or starvation mode happens). Also as to the response that Macros "have nothing to do with weight loss" that is also questionable. Generally…

I have similar questions - and was directed to this group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

I put your numbers (to the best I could estimate) in the "If it fits your macros calculator" - http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ Its creators follow the TDEE philosophy that people keep mentioning. Your body might be resisting weight loss because you are feeding it so few calories. 930 is way too low. Also you might be…

I agree that minimizing carbs can help. And tweaking your macros. Bodybuilding.com has an article that suggests that certain body types do better with less carbs. I can't find the specific article, but here is another one showing that cutting carbs can help with fat loss:…

Hi OP - So as someone who has always had a butt, I can saw with confidence that you probably won't lose it even if you lose more weight. Even at my skinniest 5'9" and 145, I had a butt. As women, we are also hardwired to retain fat around our lower half the longest.…

Thanks so much for sharing your success! It is so inspiring. Thanks too for making it clear how important being active is to getting weight off and staying healthy. You have answered a lot of questions already, but I am curious to know how long it took you to lose the entire 130Lbs. Did you average a certain amount of LBS…

I don't know if I agree that it is impossible to spot reduce via exercise. Yes, you lose fat all over your body, but focusing on certain areas can be extremely beneficial. And focusing on your lower body may even give you more bang for your buck -- because that is where your major muscle groups are: meaning you will most…

Hi there, just to add a few more options: I would check out Leanne Vogel's blog. She actually follows a Keto/Paleo hybrid, that recognizes the challenges that women face. I would also check out Skye St John's book No Fail Fat Burning For Women (a relatively inexpensive ebook on Amazon), she too follows Paleo principals.…

So, just to add a few more notes - I would really look at playing around with your macros. You may find that you can eat less protein, and maybe even less carbs. Definitely add more fats to your diet. Coconut oil. Avocado oil. Straight-up avocados. Eggs. Olive Oil. Ghee (if your doctor says its ok). MCT Oil (Whole Foods…

Hi there! You might want to check out a Paleo / Ketogenic/ Low-carb High-fat diet. Leanne Vogel has a great blog that implements these principals, and she tends to avoid dairy. Since you are a chef, I would also check out the Nom-Nom Paleo blog (her cook book just received a James Beard nomination). I'm not sure if you are…