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I think where some of it all gets lost, or maybe not. I am using low carb, not too far away from Keto. But I still totally understand that how it works is CICO. But for that to work successfully I had to find a deviation if you will. And for me it was low carb. Because just following what I will call straight CICO meaning…

Count me in Make sure to keep exercising at least 40 minutes every day in December Two new recipes every week Lose 3 pounds during the month of December. Which for me ties right to keeping my carbs under 50, and my fat reasonable. And maybe more exercise. Even with Keto desserts no more than 2 servings of anything on…

My plan in 2020 is to reach my goal weight. I am a bit over half way there. Another 65 to go. And to get past the ongoing foot issue. Seeing a Dr. to help with this. So I can walk a half marathon a year from now.

Good for you. I sincerely hope you can heal the damage caused, but be prepared to find out that may not be the total case. I am speaking from experience. I have been a yo-yo dieter for many years. And over the years been on many different diets myself. But in 2018 I started on MFP and got much more serious about getting…

So last year you went on a shake only diet, lost too much weight too fast. Had to have your gallbladder removed. And now here you are in middle of November 2019, have lost 6 lbs but want to lose another 15 to 20 lbs by January 2020? You are kind of repeating the same problem as last year, looking for a quick diet that will…

I sent a message to Fit-Goat, also BaconSlave is pretty active they are both normally on daily.

There was a few conversations going on Saturday and Sunday. I will go and look see the names and get back to you. I know one is a moderator.

Why do you find it your calling to put people down that follow low carb and or keto? If someone wants to follow a different type of diet, it is up to them to do so. And really what is the point with snarky comments about it? It may surprise you but there are Dr's that literally suggest to patients to follow low carb. I do…

So true, if I do not tell people that I used an alternative sugar and or flour. None of them are the wiser. Interesting side note, my hubby who does not have a weight issue and is not diabetic like me. Has let me know that he really has noticed that some flavors are more intense and much better with cookies and breads with…

Oh wait, is this only for more modern diet fads do we get to list the older ones? Like eat nothing but hard boiled eggs for 3 days, then eat nothing but hot dogs for 3 days, then eat nothing but banannas for 3 days. Then for 2 days eat normal. Then do again. Could be done up to 6 weeks and you would lose I think it was up…

Nothing before, then a protein slushy afterwards. Maybe some carbs, depending if blood sugars decided to dive too much. (diabetic, so need to check after)

I believe you are. From what I have read, part of it is to be consistent. Meaning start and stop times should be the same each day.

Hi, there is a Lower Carb Forum Group here on MFP. Look under home and you should see it. There are lots of threads about Keto there, recipes, grocery lists. And discussions, more so there than here on the main board. Good Luck.

I personally do not think doing 24 hour fasts is a great way/plan on losing weight. Does not sound very healthy. You should be eating every day. Many people instead of looking at a day by day total. Instead look more at a weekly total. So if say your daily total is 1400 that would mean you get 9,800 calories per week.…

Hi, welcome back, in case you did not know there is a Lower Carb forum/group with lots of Keto/low carb info. Look under home and you should see it. Good Luck.

Keto and or low carb, do not require specified eating time like hours. To lose weight someone does not have to exercise. Yes overall it does help your health, and in toning etc but it is not a requirement. And there is no such thing as Fasting Exercises. And giving advice to people about what vitamins they do or do not…

Welcome all. In case you are not aware there is a Lower Carb forum group here on MFP. Look under home and you should see it listed. Has a large number of Keto posts and grocery lists for Keto, and low carb as well. You may find that area very helpful. Good Luck everyone.

Original starting weight -May 2018 305 Starting weight came back Sept 2019 250.6 November starting weight - 238 November goal - lose 5 lbs 233 Ultimate goal - 195, and then decide the next step. Thinking 168 2nd - 237 9th- 238.2 Ack this is the wrong way. Up 1.2 pounds. Decreased exercising, and both foot and forearm…

Good Luck, there is a Lower Carb Forum Group here on MFP. Look under Home and it should come up, you can ask to join if I remember correctly. The main boards has some low carbers here but more people that are big on CICO, which of course is how anyone loses weight. Just may follow a different path to get there. I say that…

The first few months I made tons of mistakes, by blindly just clicking on the first item in food database that appeared to match what I was looking for. Then after reading so much here in discussions, I was like oops. And now have lots of good data. And when I add something new, you can bet I search out and actually look…

I have done mashed turnips as well. Actually I liked them better than mashing cauliflower. But like cauliflower roasted in oven with cheese last 5 to 8 minutes or so. What I want to try next and will be a bit high, but not like mashed potatoes. Is mashed parsnips. We had it as a side when we were out to eat in September…

Ok I am diabetic. And I love to bake, and have successfully converted some of my old recipes using the alternative sweeteners. I have baked cookies, breads, muffins, candies, cakes that everyone eats. Including my hubby who is not a diabetic, nor has a weight issue. And he has mentioned that he likes some of these type…

There had been a shortage as the story goes of vanilla beans, I believe due to a drought somewhere and the prices went insane. I read it about in relation to the bidding that is done annually for the vanilla beans. I always use pure extracts, and search out good deals both online. And look for holiday sales. But after…

As an alternative, there is a monthly challenge for losing 5 lbs. And there are people on it as they get closer to goal, may say only going to lose 3 lbs, but they like being in the challenge. As we cheer each other on, share tips etc. But 8 per month, would be tough to hit every month. And saying that from someone who did…

Maple/Pumpkin Pie Spice Chaffles. Will settle for plain, but like to experiment with extracts and spices.

I was checking out the Vionic online, and there is a store nearby that carries them. So tomorrow going to go and get the actual measurements done so I will know exact size. So yes when on sale the slippers will be on my list. Looking forward to less foot pain for sure. Tiabirdie56 I noticed you are talking about fiber.…

Reading this post was like checking off boxes. Guilty, guilty. Yes, when I think of sugar I match it up with its best friends of fat, and flour in some combination. or at least fat and some other dairy. And I was totally off the walls bad. Could not seem to control myself even though I knew it was in my best interests to…

Wow just Wow, you look incredible. All your hard work and determination shows, how proud you should be of yourself!

It takes determination, absolutely. But please do not mentally beat yourself up over this, and go through each day thinking about all you gave up. Because long term that does not work. If you have no medical reason to give up waffles and full on syrup, then why do it? Just work it into your calories for the day. Read the…

Yes, you can set your calories manually. What the system comes up with is the suggested amount based on what you put in, age, height, weight. Also know for women that if you put in anything less than 1200 as a starting point everyday the system will tell you. You are not eating enough and it is unhealthy. I think the…