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@lodro : I do not take offense to your "bluntness", we all come to this forum to learn. @baconslave : Thanks so much for your link to the blog post on Starvation Mode. I truly enjoyed reading it :)

Just my opinion, since you are on maintenance and exercise intensely each day, I doubt adding those extra carbs would make any difference. Your before and after photos are amazing!! Congratulations on dedication.

Sorry, auto-rant activates when I mention my sister. Lol (at sister, insert, cousin and girlfriend)

I have two words for Iowa: American Pickers! They rock!

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Kick that one pound to the curb--you can/will do it.!

I actually miss and sometimes crave all of the above mentioned foods. I know that it will never leave me but LCHF helps keep it under the surface.

I have a similar problem with my hubby. I just explained to him that I've researched it and read books by doctors who practice this woe have have saved me lots of time by reading and publishing the latest data on it. Once he understood it wasn't some "fad" diet given to me by a girlfriend, he calmed down a bit. He still…

@Shadowmf023 : Binge-eating with friends, those were the days. (Insert sweet music here). Honestly, I have found keeping all my binge foods out of the house is a big help, it forces me to occasionaly binge on lc food. Hubby has carbs in house, but I consider those "his" and not "mine." Hate to say "glad you woke up feeling…

@Roseygirl1:I, too, as a senior (older than you, I might add) have struggled in the past with the "parents" issue. While I struggled with it at times I was always glad that they lived long and productive lives and that many are not as fortunate as I was to have those family issues. You seem to have the right approach to…

I use a teaspoon of HWC per mug of coffee. Really wish I could do black but it just seems too hard for me. Good luck!

Great feeling, isn't it!

Pumpkin anything is also my weakness. I used to look forward to the fall season just to get my fill of pie and pumpkin muffins. I also made pumpkin cookies every fall. Do I sound obsessed? So far I have the temptation under control.

@Bonny132: Sounds a little like a gall bladder problem. I would definitely run that test.

Welcome aboard! The amount of weight you have to lose is not as important as the desire to do so. You'll find this group supportive regardless of numbers.

Too low a calorie count signals the body that is is going into starvation mode and must conserve what it has. Counterproductive for your health, as well.

@Phrick : I can understand what you are going through with the dentist. My hubs is doing the same thing right now. He gets very cranky at times, but hopefully by the new year it will be all over, except for the payments! We have dental insurance but it really is not much help, especially since he had a crown installed…

I am not a diabetic, so I have no first hand knowledge of the condition, but a big shout out for such an incredibile weight loss!! Welcome to the forum.

Welcome! Feel free to ask for help along the way. We are all in it together.

Good luck, Rosey.

I, personally, eat peanuts, macadamias, almonds & walnuts. Just watch your quantity.

I often find nothing when out shopping.

Seems as if you have taken a step forward in the diagnosis. Hang in there.

Keep on truckin'

Give him an "A+"

@elize7: You story sounds so great, and I am sure it is helping others on this forum. Good for you!

@Aquawave I also grew up in Brooklyn during the 60's/70's. I was never allowed to snack; mom's rule was "it will spoil your dinner." I suspect she was on a strict budget as well. I think snacking/non-snacking is more a question of upbringing/family life than anything else. I have listened to a few of Dr. Fung's lectures,…

Olive oil on a large salad.

So glad you didn't light up with Bob. Stay strong and remember Supers Rule! It's only hard in your mind, in reality, it's not so bad. You've got this, kiddo.

Went cold turkey years ago. At that time there were no "aids" and besides I don't need no (insert appropriate word here) aids!! It was easier than losing weight!! and did not gain an ounce while doing so, although probably pulled a few fillings out with the gum, but that's another story. Listen here, you are "super" being…