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Some really helpful replies, particularly the last one! There are I imagine, many on here who are dealing with or trying to recover from some type of ed or another. I do agree carbs will make your weight increase sharper and faster than it actually is. Water retention will be more obvious when you start to eat a bit more…

I think we know when we are taxing our bodies and when we are coasting along! I count all extra activity that gets up a sweat or has me puffing, so that could be housework, lots of stairs, yard work and the likes. Actually get more satisfaction out of vigorous cleaning, tidying, lifting work related items than official…

Strangely I am cooking more since doing semi keto. I use much more butter which improves all the savoury dishes, use more herbs, spices, creams and cheeses. Also cooking meat, fish different ways and roasting a few veg. Layering mock lasagnes, chicken surprise with something different stuffed inside. Loving prawn cocktail…

Inspiring, very well done!

Give it a try, some have great success with it. Check out the groups, there is a keto group and a low carb group where you will find lots of tips, ideas and support, come on over!

My goodness you are all such an active busy lot, I wonder how we ever managed to put weight on! Thank you for the welcome its a very welcoming supportive thread. To the lady who feels a bit inadequate with her exercise, just do what you can. I don't specifically exercise but I do have a fairly active life. Men can be quite…

Big glass of water. Get occupied with something. If that doesn't suffice combine good old fat and protein, enjoy!

Well I don't know how I have managed to miss this thread, although the name Barbie does sound familiar, hope i'm not having a senior moment (actually i don't like that phrase its a bit demeaning)! Hope you will allow me to join you in our journey to better health. It would be lovely to share trials and tribulations with a…

I would be happy to friend you! Long term history of ed, which I think I am over, it's always there in the background though! Hopefully you will consider all our different eating plans and find something that suits you mentally and physically. My tuppence worth is, please eat enough to support your lifestyle while allowing…

Fantastic! What a difference, you quite rightly must be constantly peaking in the mirror!

^^^^^^ what Vickiwo55 says! You've came to the right place. Great to hear its working for you, it's really liberating not to be ruled by carbs, sugar and the clock! Keep posting we love to hear success and share your journey.

Well done, it's so encouraging to reach a target!

Fantastic, that is such a triumph, you are entitled to be well chuffed!

I do hope you get a good result with this. Horses rely on us for their care and guidance. Hopefully he can view you as a friend rather than an enemy. What caused him to bite you? I hope it's not too painful. Keep trying we need people like you!

Good Post! We are all doing our best that is why we're here logging on!

Ditto exactly what MermaidTX said. Also as Kiramaniac states do your research and think about what we are doing! We're eating wholesome foods, mainly natural, tasty and satisfying whilst slowly getting our bodies to optimum weight. Some of us ( well me anyway) have really struggled keeping portion control and addictive…

Well done on your success. Your clearly planning ahead, I wish you all the best in this new stage!

Well done you! It is such a good feeling getting into those clothes. Worth all the hard work!

What about including the egg yolk, that would give you an excellent natural increase in all you mentioned. Is the Greek Yogurt full fat? Again that fits your criteria. Maybe you could decrease the carbs by cutting a bit on the fruit and replacing those calories with a little bit of butter on your veg and protein choices! I…

Up stage!

Thank you for that link just looked it up and it sounds delicious. I have enough ingredients to make something comparable. Bit scared to make something too nice and moreish! Following previous posts I have dressed up my normal cream cheese type dessert with cocoa powder and seeds. Such an easy addition yet so tasty and…

Thank you for helpful experiences and information. I don't think I will take calcium at this time as I do eat lots of calcium rich foods. However I am now taking regular Magnesium Supplements since posting and fingers crossed I have had no cramps since :-). I will continue with this unless there are other changes. I hope…

Absolutely not unless its encouragement and support, or they have expressly asked what i think. Perhaps they have just had a bad couple of days, the fact that they are logging is proof they are trying. Perhaps at this particular time their eating pattern is not what others might choose but again they are genuinely doing…

Mostly mine has also improved however I have just recently started having heartburn again and I am going to experiment taking my magnesium supplement in the evening instead of morning. I just started taking it a couple of days ago,and as that is the only thing different in my Lo carb routine I am firstly going to try an…

If it works for you then what more can you ask. The whole weight loss/ maintenance, is as you say, a mental game. Your finding your way in a different set of circumstances. I hope when I get there I will be cautious like you, we have come too far to take risks.

Have a laugh!

Think mine is open to those other than friends, if not send me a friends request! :-). I am set for 1850 but will average 1900. Few slip ups but hey I'm human!!

My best way of controlling cravings is to get carbs under control. A sniff of home baking and I'm a goner! Have you thought about upping the protein and fat and cutting the carbs! I'm afraid that would mean losing the oats, cutting down on fruit and no home baking. It might be worth a try. You are exercising hard as well…

Your back on here-that shows commitment. Totally agree with all of the above just get back on track and forget it. This is the reality of being able to lose and maintain our loss. We all go off track and maybe you will be the better of your wee break. It's an ongoing process, keep logging and trying!

Thank you for such tasty recipes my fellow travellers :-). Now where to start! I look forward to trying them, just need to get some more ingredients, not familiar with chia seeds, do they have another name?. Lo carb sweet treats really are possible, it just so helps with variety and satiation. Bit scared they might be too…