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  • I got off insulin last summer and A1c at last checkup was 6.7%. I have tested before and after meals routinely enough to find that if I keep under 50 net carbs per meal, I stay under 160 after meal. I'm trying to cut that by half for this year, so aiming for max of 25 net carbs per meal max. and want to see if I can get…
    in Back on the wagon.... Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • cheese. nuts. parm crisps. protein powder mixed with mostly water and a few tablespoons of heavy cream. avocados. deli meat or salami. I hate pork rinds.
    in Need something now Snacks Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • slimfast is terrible nutrient balance for low carb. Its primary calories are all from carbs. Protein powder is ok and the more expensive protein isolate is very low carb, but it still lacks nutritional balance. You will stay full and happy longer if you include both fat and fiber with your protein for a more balanced meal.…
    in Slimfast powder vs protine powder Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • why not eat whole eggs? The many nutrients in egg yolk are necessary for life, such as B12, that is typically missing in vegan diet. https://www.healthline.com/health/egg-yolk-nutrition#nutrition Also, omega 3 fats from animal sources such as fatty fish (and egg yolks too!) are a different type that is better absorbed by…
    in Would eating only nuts, seeds, egg whites, fruits, and vegetables be healthy? Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • I do like people to have some profile information filled out, just to make me feel like it's a real account. but sure, whatever. I am here to make friends with people who are trying to make their life better with making healthy decisions. I can always delete them later if they are annoying.
    in If the person avobe send you a FR, what would you do? Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • I am 45. I need to lose about 70 pounds. I am doing a low carb diet this year. My goal is to log my food consistently every day to become more aware about how many net carbs in the things I eat. #Texas
    in Post here if you 40+ in age? Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • "research has shown that approximately 20% of overweight individuals are successful at long-term weight loss when defined as losing at least 10% of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least 1 y. The National Weight Control Registry provides information about the strategies used by successful weight loss…
    in The odds of long-term weight loss success Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
  • With the insulin resistance that being overweight is causing, just cutting calories is not going to fix your health. If you eat limited calories, but very high carb and high glycemic index, it will continue to make your insulin resistance worse and likely lead you to become fully diabetic. The absolute best thing you can…
    in Is Keto any good? Comment by catherineg3 January 2018
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