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Carbs get broken down in the body to sugar. Sugar in the blood=high blood sugar which is toxic. Insulin is released to remove the toxicity. Insulin is a fat storing hormone. High blood sugar leads to high insulin leads to enhanced fat storage. Completely oversimplified but anyone who says the fat storing results of a…

Have you tried increasing your fats? I find that if I try to cut sugar on a calorie restricted diet then I just keep craving. I eat sugar, my blood sugar spikes and insulin is released to remove the sugar from my blood and stores it in my muscle and fat cells (simplified). It seems a lot of folks on this forum can moderate…

I should add that I am in the normal range BMI and am looking to lose vanity kgs only. I have for years eaten anything I wanted without significant gain so I assumed (wrongly, obviously!) that with a few tweaks I could easily shed the last couple. I find it curious that I have cut my daily calorie intake by at least 1000…

Yes, I am having an experience to yours. I have been low/no bad carb for 3 weeks now and although I only have 5-6 kg to lose I had hoped to see a small difference by now. My husband has eaten low carb for years with great success and maintence but I was always wary as for me a calorie is a calorie regardless of how it is…

Thanks MeIRC. I don't think I'm in ketosis only because I haven't had any of the typical symptoms. That said, I have also read that one doesn't have to have symptoms to be in ketosis and your experience supports this. I have also experienced less hunger and my suger cravings are not significant anymore which really helps…

Oh boy... I am very interested in what people have to say, which is why I wrote the post in the first place. However for the third time, I never asked for anyones advice. I'm not saying that your advice isn't good, it is in line with everything I have read and believe. Your advice and comments are great...just not what I…

Just want to restate that I'm not looking for advice as there are plenty of scientific studies out there. what I am hoping for is someone who has experienced something similar. Thanks!

Yes, thanks. I have been there. Any similar experiences out there?

Hmmm, as I wrote in my post I am looking for similar experiences, not advice. Thanks anyways for taking the time to respond.

Jazz. No contest. Distant 2nd place to Honey Crisp.

Wow! I almost never comment but I was so amazed. Really only 18 kg down? Looks like so much more than that! Congrats!

Weight loss is slow. I joined MFP at the beginning of June and have "only" lost 6 kg. HOWEVER. What keeps me motivated is thinking where I would have been right now if I hadn't lost 6 kg. Probably up an extra 2 from my start weight. I also keep telling myself that by Christmas I will likely have lost another 2 kg just by…

If you're not living on the edge you are taking up too much space. Father-in-law

Since you were so helpful the first time, I have another question. According to the same scale I have a bone density of 2.1 KG. For My weight and age the recommended is 2.2 kg. How does one increase bone density? Calcium and exercise? Any more info on bone density would be appreciated! For example is more better or should…

Thanks for your responses. Got me thinking along the right lines. Very helpful.

ok, thanks sijobial for you response. Do you think I can trust the 21.77% which the scale is consistently showing? Intuitively it seems too low compared to what I am seeing in the mirror.

I also have a question regarding my BF% reading. I have an Ozeri ZB13 scale and I believe the weight to be accurate as I consistently get the same reading on a different scale. I also get a consistent reading of 21.77% body fat...the problem is that I can grab handfuls of fat on my stomach and hips so I have a hard time…

Started at 68.2 kg (150 lbs) at the beginning of June and am now 63 kg (139 lbs). I have run 30-45 minutes every day, no exceptions, and have kept under my calorie target every dat, also no exceptions. However... I have eaten whatever I have wanted. Just not in supersize portions. Haven't been really big into the fruits…

I got a parking ticket at work yesterday so decided to take the bus and then bike the last few km....got off the bus to find that my bike had been stolen. :sad: Waaaahh!

courtneymal-it sounds like you approaching this the right way with common sense and judging from the amount you have lost it seems to be working for you. I am also going to continue as you describe and mix it up depending on how my day is going. Good luck to you!

I don't do any regular strength training. When I'm feeling ambitious I will throw in some sit ups and push ups at the end of a run but like you I have a very busy work and family schedule and don't have time to fit in visits to the gym. So far only running is working for me and I am noticing results. I will probably change…

YES! ....Combined with a calorie deficit... When I was younger I did marathons and triathlons and never gave a thought to controlling my food intake. For every year over thirty I have gained almost a kg and about a year ago I decided to take back control and get back to my original weight and fitness level. Well..... I ran…

Hahaha! touché ;-) OK, time to lose loose weight! :blushing:

I was just like you until very recently. When I was younger I did marathons and triathlons and never gave a thought to controlling my food intake. For every year over thirty I have gain almost a kg and a couple of months ago I decided to take back control and get back to my original weight and fitness level. Well..... I…

Everyone who claims this should read "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. Entertaining read and soooo interesting!!

Not a myth but definitely a pet peeve... People on a fitness site who don't know how to spell "lose weight", not loose weight....argh!!

Can't wait to read more!

Good for you! I love this type of post as it is the small victories that keep us motivated. Keep posting all the quirky small wins - they are fun to read and motivating so thanks!

I like the idea of doing weekend chores in the evenings! Good tip.