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I'll have to research it, don't know this one. But, I am super sensitive to most sweeteners, so always looking for sweeteners that don't make me sick.

My fiance started eating my foods when we first met, dropped around 80 lbs, he was sold. We cook almost everything homemade from scratch. As much organic as we can afford. Good luck on here!

Saying cake on here could be dangerous, LOL... On a serious note, I track macros, but only because of a health issue. If I wasn't sick, I'd be enjoying cake right now (a lemon cupcake or a wedding cake cupcake to be exact).

Yeah, I spend time daily trying to find new keto people in "getting started" and "introductions" and direct them to the groups! It can get ugly out there! Welcome to the group! I'm open for adds and keep my diary open to friends. I had lost weight before just tracking on mfp and eating a well balanced, healthy diet. I got…

I've never had the sodas, but the (tapioca pearl, boba, bubble different names for same thing) teas and smoothies are sold all over US now.

I have trouble eating back all of the calories it gives me for exercise just using MFP. So, I eat back some. But I am set at a pretty high calorie limit goal. My daily target is 1689, so, if I workout or get a lot of steps, I try to get calories to over 1700. If I had calorie goal set lower, like example: lightly active…

I recommend the Keto group and The Low Carber Daily Forum group on here. Great threads and discussions on keto. Been at Keto for just over 2 months. Love the groups! They provide like a tight-knit community of people on keto.

I stay vigilant at observing my surroundings, I don't listen to headphones while hiking or walking alone. Don't worry about offending people by moving away from them on path. Years ago I read a book interviewing serial rapist in prison, they told how they pick their victims. Most walk toward their victims, not from behind.…

Thanks!!! It's tough to talk about, I still have almost like ptsd from it. I'm always scared heart will fail again. If I eat too much sodium, I still end up with edema and panic.

@naomianne69 and @evemena09 @jaoviedo1970 Most eating Keto stick to groups on here and don't spend too much time scrolling through general forums if your looking for people to chat with. Both groups have active discussions, recipes and tips. The low Carber Daily Forum group has a thread called "what does your low carb meal…

I've lost weight tracking on mfp a few times (always for weight gain from injuries). I didn't even know what a macro was when I lost weight on here the first couple of times. I tracked calories, never paid attention to anything else... Didn't even realize there was a community, lol. The only reason I can see for tracking…

This might sound crazy, but to start cooking at home more, I started with microwavable meals and frozen foods. I know some might think it's trading one bad habit for another, but it got me out of the habit of hitting the drive-thrus and take-out places. I started out my diet eating a lot of Frozen Trader Joe's meals and…

Same, I have an adrenaline disorder. I get around 4-5 hours a night, but wake feeling fully rested. But, I don't tend to eat an extra meal or extra snacks just because I'm awake longer. I've run like this for years.

Yeah, I see people on here eating at 1200 calorie mark, but not very active or very short, not in danger! I think you're definitely safe! ;) I'm warning against more extreme. I don't think most have to worry about these circumstances. But I am seeing more and more lately, and even men eating very low with very high calorie…

I can't figure out how to bookmark or copy/paste link on the mobile app. I wish I could link an old post by a tinkerbell about the dangers of low calorie diets on posts about vlcd. The only thing it was missing is the organ failures, it list organ damage, but not failure. It also doesn't mention that the organs can fail…

Me too! Yeah, most on my friend's list and in groups have seen some of my story again and again. I hate feeling repetitive, and I don't post for sympathy or hugs. I just keep posting story over and over again trying to reach young girls doing exactly what I did, exactly where I was! It's so sad to me now, to think how much…

@Pricklypineapple422 I wouldn't wait too long to ask for help. Even at a primary care office, they can run a simple quick blood panel and check your electrolytes and nutrition levels and organ enzyme levels. If coming up with deficiencies, danger is a little more predominant. Vitamin B deficiencies can lead to muscle mass…

@Pricklypineapple422 It's a tough road, especially when dealing with distorted body image! I still to this day have to pictures in a mirror, because when looking in a mirror, I never see myself accurately. I find silly things inspiring, like the comparison meme of Victoria Secret models to the Dove campaign on real beauty.…

Agree with both above. I buy protein shakes for my daughter, but the Atkins or generic ones are cheaper with the exact same nutritional value. I don't usually do shakes or bars unless exhausted from work or in the car with no other options. I prefer whole real foods.

Also when cutting carbs, the body starts breaking down stored glycogen... Which releases water. Also why water weight is dropped when starting low carb diets.

@try2again What I'm talking about is weight, not fat. It didn't matter that it was water and a lot of loose skin. My cardiologist called me obese and my weight as an obese weight in my medical chart, after released from ICU. My reply was (while crying), I'm not obese, I've always been thin. His reply was, "You're obese…

Might find some eating Atkins in the Low Carber Daily Forum group on here. Lots of different styles of eating low carb there. A lot of people in group start really low carb, then slowly try to reintroduce carbs. I believe this is an Atkins concept. Also the Keto group has lots of foods and tips for low carb plans, whether…

If trying keto, I recommend the groups The Low Carber Daily Forum group and The Keto group. I also suggest not buying anything expensive marketed towards "keto." It's not needed. Good luck!

@cheryldumais Thanks, And yes, I have already received messages from girls saying they are upping their calories after reading my story! That they were eating near 1000 or under, first time trying to diet and had no idea this was possible. So, a positive update!!!

@singingflutelady Thanks for sharing!!! I ended up with life long medical issues too. Gastro problems, hormonal issues. An adrenal disorder. Sucks... It's literally so hard for some to grasp being young and thinking you're eating healthy and athletic (mindset of youthful invincibility shield) to literally almost dying,…

I knew something looked different, just realized the freaking woo button is gone!! Woohoo!!!

Just one more note on the water weight.... This was not normal water retention like one gets from exercising. I had gained a few pounds, went to my doctor, who blew me off. I started having shortness of breath, gained a few more pounds, went back to doctor, was diagnosed as having panic attacks due to the stress of putting…

I was very adamant about counting calories. My binge may have been an extra 100 calories at most, that I would feel guilty for. Like once every two weeks would think I was doing good, and reward myself with few extra peaches and a couple of extra bananas one day, then feel guilty about the extra 100 (or less) calories and…

The only thing I change in food with workouts, is after workouts (especially cardio) I would always eat a large high carb or high protein meal. Usually high carb. Since cutting carbs, I eat high protein after workouts. But either work to replenish energy spent.

I had to break the habit of inhaling my food. I use smaller utensils, take smaller bites, chew thoroughly, and do not allow myself to take next bite until current bite is swallowed completely. I try to make one meal take at least 15 minutes (15 minute food window). I had to make conscious changes until they became habit.