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Have you been maintaining for 10 months, or did it take you 10 months to get down to 176? Either way, WOW!

I eat 20 carbs per day, but I'm all for choosing a carb ratio that works for you! I started low carb because my brother in law and sister in law had great success, but were eating about 15 carbs per day. That was just crazy for me personally, so I started at 25 and eventually got down to 20 by accident. I bet if you choose…

Great advice from everyone! My husband and I are on the same plan, and we were losing at the same rate, but recently he has begun to pass me up. Also, he has lost most of his weight in his belly, and I've been losing weight mostly in my thighs and torso, which basically means I don't LOOK like I'm losing weight. It can be…

Hey everyone, I'd love to join in on this thread! My starting weight was 330 in January and I am currently 294. My first goal weight was 299, and now that I've achieved that, my next goal is 250. I'm traveling to Europe in August, and the last time I went to Europe I weighed about 275 and the plane ride was almost…

Low carb since Jan., intermittent fasting since April 1. --- Thanks all! I am going to stick it out for another week or two and if I am still stuck I am planning to adjust my macros to up the fat.

In plateau for a week now. The strange thing is that I weigh on Mondays and take measurements on Wednesdays, and typically, even if I don't have a weight loss I will have a loss of inches (even if only 1/2" or 1/4"). Now, I'm stuck at the same weight and my measurements have gone UP by roughly 1/2" - 1" all over.

Just under 3 weeks of no change. I suppose I just wasn't expecting to see it within a matter of days - I was (perhaps foolishly) expecting 1 or 2 over the course of a week or so. -- Thanks all! I'll keep on keepin' on.

Thanks all! I am all clear for exercising medically speaking, so good to know I don't have to wait!

Thanks everyone! I figured I needed to add extra calories, but wasn't sure how much I should tack on!

I like banana ice cream (frozen bananas, your choice of milk, blend it - so easy!) with 70%+ cacao chocolate drops mixed in. I know you're trying to stay away from fruit, though. The choco drops on their own are awesome, and a 1/4 cup isn't too high in calories. I like Dagoba 74% Cacao choco drops. You can get them at…

The enchiladas are the best! So much sodium, though. Typically it's a splurge type of deal for me, because I usually need a side salad or soup to make it an actual meal.

Bean-based soups are my go-to if I have started to notice I'm snacking too much between meals. Plus, you can make a big pot in the crockpot and it makes for great work lunches. If I'm in a hurry after work, I recently discovered that I LOVE deli meat (go to the deli counter and choose a meat that's grass-fed and/or low…

Try creating an entry in My Foods called "Potassium" and set it to something easy to multiply or divide like 100mg and log it in addition to the food that has it incorrectly listed as 0. That way you can enter exactly how much is in everything you're eating without creating a new food every single meal/snack. Might save…

Losing that many pounds is an achievement! I am coming up on 20 pounds lost, and I recently had to buy new jeans. I didn't go down a size and it bummed me out, but I decided to stick it out and you should too! 6 more months and you'll be ready to post before & afters for sure. You should be so proud of yourself - you've…

Is natural salt similar to Kosher salt? That's what I use daily.

I've never tried Mrs. Dash, I always wondered if it was packed with salt. Good to know.

I was just about to post about this myself - I'm always over the sodium limit that MFP has set for me, but I don't regularly eat processed foods or condiments that have a ton of sodium. It all tends to come from my home cooked recipes. I admit I'm heavy handed when it comes to adding salt to dishes. Does anyone have any…

I eat primarily plant based because I'm not a fan of most meat. Just don't like the way it tastes. I do still eat chicken and fish on occasion. I eat lamb once or twice a year as well because my husband is Persian and it's tough to have a meal with his family that doesn't include lamb :D The biggest pro for me is that I…

4 pounds in one week would be really really tough to gain, unless you were eating like 2,000 - 3,000 over your goal every single day. I bet it's just water weight and will fall off next weigh in! Great tip! I'm in a similar boat - been losing consistently and hit a random plateau only three weeks in, which has me a little…

I'm in the same boat. It has taken me many "diets" and "weight loss goals" to realize that I like what I like. Sometimes I want to eat chicken nuggets. That's okay for me, as long as I'm not doing it every single day. It also took me a long time to realize that when I get too neurotic about my planning/dieting that I fall…

Wow, I've just recently started back up, and am in the exact same spot, motivationally, as you are! I've lost 11 pounds so far, and have been taking it 5 pounds at a time - basically I do tiny 5 pound goals. All is well, my calories are good, and I'm not even struggling with the diet, but today after looking at a bunch of…