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I went through this same confusion for way too long! I finally found a couple sources that said, keep it simple in the beginning. Concentrate on the carbs. Keep your protein level the same as you have been eating because it has been supporting your lean muscle mass already and get your carb intake down to 20 grams. That is…
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KISS- Keep It Simple, Silly! Hormel sells a large package of precooked bacon that has about 72 slices in it. Put about 6 slices between two folded paper towels, microwave for less than 30 seconds you have breakfast. If the package is too large for your fridge, buy a package of gallon size zip locks and transfer to a…
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Good work! Remember you are worth his effort!
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@FIT_Goat Thank you for posting this here! I have read so many books and websites that my head is spinning a little. My journey into KETO began when my husband was told he was at the bottom number for diabetes. Not pre-diabetic! I began reading everything I could get my hands on that was science-based about the care and…
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You can do it! Great progress!
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@making_tracks: you are making great progress! Looking great! I have been doing some cleaning and came across a Maxine booklet and can’t resist sending you all this page. I am thinking everyone here can appreciate it! You just keep on rocking along! When I was still working at the Post Office, my wall calendar was always a…
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My daughter was carefully measuring everything she ate and doing ok, but I bought her a scale and it made a big difference for her. Once you use one for a while, you get a much better idea of what a serving size really is. Some people do great without them, but most do better with. You may not have to use it forever, but…
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Just reread this. A great reminder that showing up for yourself every day matters! Thanks again!
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Maybe you really need to sit down and figure out your why? I weighed 225 pounds for many years and I always lived on the theory “I gotta died of something” and kept eating. Then I retired a little earlier than planned due to business changes. I sat at home for the first six months, got depressed and gained nearly 25…
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Trina, I love your illustration! I have definitely become a proponent of the “use it or lose it” premise. I have been listening to music I have down loaded to my iPad this morning while I crocheted and a song I love with a little beat came on, I decided nothing was preventing me from getting up and dancing to the tune. I…
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I am nearly 62 years old and have had a roller coaster summer, have not been very compliant on keto for various reasons, however, when I was earlier this year, I definitely became a believer in the grain brain, wheat belly theory that grain is causing me pain and inflammation. I went to a party and ate just a little grain…
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Paul, you look great! Congratulations on your progress so far! My husband and I switched to keto last fall for essentially the same reasons. His blood tests came back in October saying he was on the very bottom rung of being diabetic. After only three months for him, his triglycerides were way down. He has now lost over 35…
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I am a person who believes in the power of positive thinking...and since you are taking her to church...you might remind her that she could have been one of those stroke victims who can no longer articulate her complaints about her lot in life...Now, before everyone gets upset..I have a very dear older friend who used to…
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So far, my favorite cookbook is 500 Ketogenic Recipes by Dana Carpender. I like that she keeps them pretty simple. There’s a nice description at the beginning of each recipe. I too, get recipes online, with dietdoctor.com having some winners. I love the pizza crust I got from there and my grandson thought it was pretty…
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Thank you for your kind words. Luluinca: I know you are going through a lot of stress while trying to care for your sister. I was in that same place last year with my brother, so please know you are in my thoughts. Wishing you both comfort. Your grandson is absolutely adorable! We are expecting number ten next summer and…
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Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying warm and toasty and flu-free! Skyweigh: Hope you and your husband are on the mend and feeling fit soon! It has been very quiet here of late and I must admit I have been somewhat reluctant to post because I have made some serious changes to my diet and that of my husband and mention of…
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Ok. The New Year is here. The food holidays are over! Today and every single day from this moment forward is a new day! If you’ve been struggling, make a new commitment today to be kinder to yourself, to be more forgiving of your mistakes and start each day as a new opportunity to get to a healthier point in your life. You…
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Luluinca, your new grand baby is so precious! What a blessing!
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@19teri53 Welcome! For me, tracking has been key! It definitely makes you aware of exactly how many calories are in the food you’re putting in your mouth and makes you think twice about whether or not it’s worth it! For me, I had to decide that when I’m out of calories, I’m done eating for the day and I didn’t trust myself…
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@dsboohead and all of you who are wondering...it IS doable! Believe in yourself and remember every single day is a new start. Put any mistakes made yesterday behind you and start every day fresh! Value yourself enough to keep plugging along. I know there are plenty of people who complain about a low number of calories…
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And here I will simply add that I will discuss my diet choices with my medical provider. Every resource I have consulted did include the caviat that you still have to consume fewer calories than you burn to lose weight on whatever diet you use. I do like to think that I am an intelligent individual and capable of…
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@Skyweigh, originally known as pianorun; I'm sure when you started this thread you had no idea that you would bring together such a group of women and a few men who were all looking for answers, but mostly, I think, a little support in a journey that takes us down many roads but in the same direction. Thank you for asking…
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Greetings fellow senior weight loss and healthy goal travelers! I just read a success story in which a woman had lost 125 pounds in the last two years and only had 12 pounds left to go to reach her goal. When people congratulated her on being an inspiration, her reply was that she did not feel that she was an inspiration…
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You are awesome people! AnnPT77: the analogy from the airline instructions is perfect! I have often reminded moms and other caregivers that you can't take care of anyone else if you first don't take care of yourself. My husband has been ignoring his high blood pressure for some time and we just spent half of Labor Day…
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Wow! This place has blown up lately with great inspiration! And some very good advice as well! I will chime in with my own $.02: My mama always said "Age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter." I will add that in the last couple years my mindset has changed on many fronts. To continue using…
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I am guessing that if we took a poll here, nearly 100% would agree we like to eat. Recently, someone posted that they are finding it easy to lose weight because they are having relationship problems and that makes them not eat. I, on the other hand am exactly the opposite. When I am stressed, I want to eat all the time.…
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I have to agree with mk2fit, it really is about eating fewer calories than you body burns each day to create a deficit. I have always been a reasonably healthy eater, but my serving sizes were too large and I snacked too often on high calorie foods. Paying attention to my calorie goal with the simple goal of moving more…
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@awebster2 Congratulations on your achievements! It is very impressive and a reminder that age doesn't have to be a barrier to anything if we are willing to put in the work! Thanks for sharing your success story! It's very inspiring! You are living proof that we are never too old and it's not too late if we just believe we…
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Welcome Raleighgirl09! You sound like you have your stuff together! I agree that aging does have some bonuses! Remember the old book "I'm OK, You're OK"? I find myself sometimes thinking why didn't I GET THIS sooner! It is amazing how much we can achieve when we take the pressure of outside opinions off the table. I…
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How is everyone doing today? Happy Independence Day to my U.S. friends! It's been quiet here lately so thought I would chime in a little. I recently did something that I haven't done for years...I got my hair cut in a new style. Short, I mean REALLY short. It was the first time in a couple decades that I decided to reach…
