jeffkirkwold Member

Since you have received plenty of support, allow me to be the contrarian. I think unplanned splurges are a symptom of something in your WOE that isn't satisfying you. It's like when we weigh ourselves...it is not an indication of what you did, it is a measurement that informs how you will act tomorrow. Use unplanned…

Guilty. I have only one pair of "test" pants and one "test shirt" that I hang for motivation and measurement. When I can comfortably fit in those smaller sizes, I go out and by the same shirts and pants in other colors. Already through my 4x polo shirts and my 3X polos are too baggy so my test 2X polo is hanging in the…

20 grams of carbs is arbitrary. Each body is different. Some can handle 75 grams a day and others less than 20. It is important to periodically measure yourself. I don't trust the sticks and use the Precision Xtra blood meter instead. But don't worry about it, you can't change the past. Look to what is making you cheat.…

I don't think Atkins had the research to fully understand how his higher (than modern LCHF) recommendations of protein impacted the body. Some on Atkins struggled with weight loss and satiety still because of the body's ability to create glucose from protein called gluconeogenesis. I think, for me, to stay on this woe, I…

I'm sure most of you know but cooking Sauerkraut over 77 degrees does start to kill the probiotics to help feed your healthy gut. Have no fear as there are many good health benefits in kraut even without the probiotics too. Also, if you want the probiotics, avoid the canned or jarred and buy fresh kraut in the refrigerated…

Over been at about 25grams of carbs the last 3 weeks. My food diary is open to the public if you want to see my meals and how it's working for me. I also do intermittent fasting so I only eat in the evening so I have one large meal over 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Feel free to snatch a few ideas!

Cutting carbs back IS SUSTAINABLE IF you add in fats. Fats are healthy and keep you satisfied longer. Try it for a few days and see if that doesn't help. I'm at 80% fat, 15% protein and 5% carbs and used to be a sugar/carb monster. No cravings for carbs anymore now that I added in fats like butter, coconut oil, salmon,…

KellyGirl once told me that she tests all new sugar substitutes by consuming greater and greater quantities until she poops her drawers, then backs off the amount a little.

No. HYE pooped yourself?

Is meat sweet?

I am LC and discovered that yes, total calories matter. Thus I track. But the key to prevent me from cheating was the High Fat. 75-85% to be exact. Protein at 15% and 5-7% in carbs from dark green veggies. So far, this macro balance has been more effective for me than the other methods. Some of the other Macro ratios still…

I can see why you'd be offended. I really stepped over the line when I suggested that it might not be as simple as cal in cal out. While I did not state lchf is the only right way for everyone, I did state the science for the case is compelling and worth looking into. I'm a MONSTER! My deepest apologies for not being a…

I don't care if Taubes is a journalist or a stable boy! The man presents science from studies. Big time University studies at that! He's only the tip of the iceberg. Of course I didn't just listen to his presentation of the science...but look at the data man, we all need to become medical researchers of health because…

He looks tasty enough for my meals...lol Remember, if your wife doesn't find you handsome, at least she should find you handy.

For all of the people that believe a calorie is a calorie, please don't say it like the gospel. Get some data behind your assumptions. Research YouTube and watch Gary Taubes talk on Good Calories Bad Calories and come back and see if you are sure whether all calories are the same. A few months ago, I would have agreed. I…

Buffalo Chicken Wrap. monkey brains or goat eyeballs?

Lately I have been real successful curbing cravings on a high fat/low carb eating program. While I loves the pizza and fries too, my weakness is pastries. But honestly, I'm between 60-70% fat each day and only 6-12% carbs from veggies. Works for me! I wish you the best!

Now I'm not saying all you "East Less, Move More" people are wrong...But I have dropped 47lbs in the last 15 weeks with no exercise. I'm 47, was at 370 and determined to find a way of eating that allowed me to be satisfied while restricting calories. Weight Watchers was hard to maintain but I loved how the points system…

Ok Dave, let's do this. I'm 47 and 6' 2" with 125lbs to go. I started in April of this year at 370lbs and lost 45lbs to date. I'm averaging 2.9lbs a week and my goal is 200lbs even ultimately targeting a body fat percentage of 12%. You be there for me, I'll be there for you.

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