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That was great advice.

It took me over 2 weeks to show even a trace. Then another week or more to get to a moderate / large amount. Conversily, a friend of mine who's LCing with me, started the same day and was able to show on his test strip within a week. I think everyone can be different.

Wow, you look amazing. What a difference. Congratulations!

You might try reducing your carb intake a bit and increasing your protein and fiber intake. Fiber does a terrific job of satisfying hunger. Many good veggies are high in fiber, including broccoli, squash, zucchini. You could even add a couple tbl spoons of flax seed to your daily diet. Ensure that your getting enough good…

So incredibly inspiring. Fantastic job. You look great.

" If you have more protein than your body needs, your body just converts it into glucose. " This<>

Do you ever watch the Biggest Loser? I had seen it in the past, but not again until recently. This week the contestants were in week two. Without getting into too many details, my point is that the trainers said something that I'm totally experiencing as true. They said that week two is one of the hardest weeks, because…

My only advice, and I say this, only because it's the only thing to ever work for me, is to lead by example. My wife never diets, hates to work out and like me, has gained a bunch of weight over the past 20 years of marriage. About eight years ago I lost 100 pounds doing Atkins. After losing about 60 pounds, I think I…

On the other hand, if you do weigh yourself on a daily basis, it can teach you a lot about how your body works. I like to track my weight daily, including my increases. Obviously water weight plays a big part of increases, especially when you eat under your daily caloric goal, and exercise. If you don't like the weight…

My new matra. "singing for my supper". "if I wanna eat, I'll work out hard." I love this!

There have been a lot of improvements to the Atkins diet from the early 2000's till today. In 2004 I lost 100 pounds doing Atkins but the way the diet was structured, it was extremely limiting and strict. As a result, it wasn't a plan I could stick with and unfortunately, reverting back to my poor eatting habbits, I gained…

Being one who is unfit and trying to make the best of things, I love it when I am encouraged, but more importantly, because I know how it makes me feel,I'm really deligent about praising any efforts. The mere fact that someone was aware of thierry intake and logged is worthy of an adda boy, even if they went under or over…

I love my veggi omelet most every morning. Little olive oil in the fry pan with broccoli, celery (crunch), zucchini, green peppers, mushrooms or anything else. Pan fry the veggies a bit, add a dash of water to the pan and cover for a minute to steam the veggies soft, especially broccoli, but then pour in your eggs right…

I've used it in the past. In fact I've just about done everything at least once. Hydroxycut definately helps to speed up your energy level which ultimately increases your metabolism. I remember it being a great energy boost when I started working out the first time. But I recall that it became less and less affective and…

I'm a low carber, but a solution to cutting out your veggies at dinner, would be to have them in the morning. I love waking up every morning to my omelet made with broccoli, celery, zucchini and mushrooms. There's lots of creative ways to get your veggies into your diet without blowing up your carb intake.

I've read every post and just have to say that you all are such an inspiration. We are all right there in the same boat. Thanks for your honesty.

The fantastic thing I've found in the past few weeks on this site is that everyone is so incredibly supportive. If you make MFP part of your daily routine, I know you'll stick with it. It's nice to have so much accountability and support in one place.

Indeed. Fantastic job. Your doing great!

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It became clear this christmas as my wife and I shopped for our teenage girls, that my wardrobe has a lot to be desired. However as you stated, anything trendy that I thought I'd like to wear, just didn't come in my size in these stores, Ambercrombie, Areopostal, Structure, etc. So here's to losing weight so I can buy…

Atkins and low carbing has been the only thing I've been successful at. I've successfully lost 100 pounds in the past following the Atkins lifestyle, however I got sloppy. I didn't use anything like MFP to help me maintain and continue to keep track of my carbs. I carried a little notebook and things ultimately went to…

GEHA website says something similar. My guess is most insurance companies will offer some kind of fitness / health club discount. You just have to get through the red tape to actually get it. http://www.geha.com/more_benefits_programs/ConnFitness.html

Simply stated, day to day your weight will fluxuate 1-2 pounds, even when your doing everything right. So your choices are : 1) track your fluxuations, ups and downs by weighing in every day, same time. This will teach you alot about your body. 2) weigh in once a week, same time and hope for the best. Personally, I weigh…

I have the weight watchers scale that stores 4 peoples data as well, but the problem I have with it is that depending where I stand on the scale, I can get different readings.

I just did a quick google / FDA / HCG drops and found this letter from the FDA to HCG drops. As I read it, the problem the FDA has with HCG is how it alludes to curing, aiding and assisting to cure a number of diseases and medical problems. I admit I skimmed over the letter, but it didn't really say that it wasn't an…

Great topic. I love how my body responds to a low carb lifestyle like doing Atkins. In 2008 I successfully lost 100 pounds doing Atkins, however when I hit my goal weight, I went out on my own and never looked back. Sadly, I've gained it all back. So, for the last time (I've really decided this time), I'm going to lose 100…

Oh my gosh! What an incredible feat you've accomplished! You look fantastic!

Such an amazing transformation. You look spectacular. Very well done. I can imagine the confidence boost it has given you!

Hi everyone, I'm from the Bellingham, WA area. I'm a life long resident to the NW.

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