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Oh, @charlaj666 My heart breaks for you reading this!!! I will say this, and it might help... Weight loss is in the kitchen, fitness is in the gym... I lost the first good clip of my weight nearly a decade ago - by changing what I was eating. My daughter and I started cooking together, and I focused on getting more fruits…

@lamlam2013 This hard wiring and social conditioning we have endured our whole lives, being blamed for our anxiety and insecurity, resulting in torturing ourselves with a binge/restrict cycle to just "appear normal" for appearances...it is no wonder we all struggle so much... How many of us heard growing up, "a lady…

@hillmike56 I don't know about you, and why you worry so much about posting a presumed failure, etc., but I, for one, draw strength from knowing that I'm not the only one who struggles -- and I'm inspired to believe I, too, can fight back - because I've SEEN IT from others, like you... Our struggles are quite often…

@aresvallis The thing that stood out to me most in the overview video is that UNLESS THERE IS A PHYSIOLOGICAL ISSUE, WE SHOULD NOT HAVE CRAMPS. According to the multiple professionals interviewed, cramps are an indication that something is wrong - something is stuck and won't detach, there is an imbalance in hormones, etc.…

@PrincesseAly23 The mood effects can sometimes be serotonin related. When most of us have any kind of compromised gut health, we start to have issues with converting and using our neurotransmitters... Carbs are a quick artificial serotonin boost, so rather than repair our bodies (or even know TO try to repair them!), many…

If you haven't read "The Art and Science of Low Carb Performance" by Phinney and Volek, I would highly recommend it... Additionally, I think we've posted here, but Darth Luiggi on Reddit/keto and on Instagram. He founded KetoGains... I'd definitely reach out. @ssbbg

@chinatowninchina I really hope you're recovering soon, T... It seems weird that you're so exhausted. Like Lyme's disease or Mono or something crazy... (HUGS)

It sounds fabulous, doesn't it? I have spoken to another friend who is a holistic-based person...and she was hesitant, due to her own special circumstances. Be sure to do your research, too... I hope that this can help even one single person!

That food is looking delicious, and I'm a meat gal, so that says a lot! I'm glad you're evaluating at each step to improve...

@PrincesseAly23 You don't have to eat veggies. There's a sub category of Keto call Carnivore or Zero Carb - where you eat only animal products... @FIT_Goat and @Sunny_Bunny_ can tell you all about it...(as well as many others, but they've both been doing it YEARS, plural)... And you can pretty much eat any veggie that…

@jheffe Carbs are what make your cholesterol go up, not fats... I don't have all these links saved, but maybe others will post them. @Sunny_Bunny_ @FIT_Goat @Dragonwolf @baconslave

Additionally, remember that the body will stop burning fat, even in a fast, if you add alcohol. The body knows alcohol is a poison, and will stop everything to metabolize it. So yes, you'll slow down your weight loss, specifically fat loss. Each person is different as to how much they can drink and still lose. Some people…

With pizza, you can always just eat the toppings, and find it more satisfying that eating the pizza itself. Watch for higher carb "veggies" like pineapple and possible high sugar sauces (just eat as little as possible). It's always an option when out. Some places are even equipped to just run the toppings through the oven…

@Gallowmere1984 Do you have information you'd like to share here? I know that for me, personally, my hormones are off due to being on hormonal birth control pills. As you're a male according to your picture, that isn't an issue for you, but my understanding is that stored body fat releases stored estrogen, so while in…

Sending all the best thoughts for your ongoing success, @brittdee88

@RiannJazzyJ I will say, I'm curious as to what you mean by "curing PCOS." I've heard of folks conceiving with PCOS, living healthfully with PCOS, resolving insulin resistance, dropping weight, etc., but I've not EVER heard of any actual cure for underlying conditions. So I don't want you to live with false hope here...…

Just a random question here, but have you ever heard of vaginal steaming (also called Yoni Steaming?). I ran across it almost completely randomly recently, and it seems really interesting to me. SteamyChick on Instagram (and elsewhere) has a really good blog/vlog series that has interested me in researching further...…

@jguldi11 I haven't ever had laser hair removal, so I can't speak to that, but getting insulin resistance to improve lightens the skin in this condition.

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Adding - I believe that the total number of nutrients we need for best whole health every single day are what comes from maxing out our BMR calories. Any needs beyond that change our nutrient need - and nutrient needs do vary from person to person, taking into account age, reproductive status, health conditions, weight,…

@WholeFoods4Lyfe Just point of clarification here - and this is more of clarifying the term you're using/intending to use - BMR is Basal Metabolic Rate. This is the number of calories your body burns to maintain your existence on this planet, even if you're in a coma. Eating below this number indicates that you are not…

@brittdee88 Don't be heartbroken. Do it again!!!! You've already accomplished so much, so just plan to make as many 200 day or however many day streaks as you can. Really? How many of us made it more than 200 MINUTES in the beginning??? That is a 1440% improvement??? I'll take that. Won't you??? 200 minutes versus 288,000…

Brainy moment. I guess the chart itself was only one page. I had another one that was 3 pages. I don't remember the differences between it... https://www.nhpri.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/NOTE_2_TABS_Contraceptive_Comparison_Chart_01_2012_2.pdf I think that was where I found it originally... Originally I was told to…

Thanks @canadjineh and @PaulaKro I appreciate it. Right now, I've given up for now on the mystery, as my mental energies are drained. I have to wait for the next round of spoons, methinks. But sincerely thanks for all the uplifting thoughts.

@rnjenny8599 I've been taking Turmeric with BioPerine for the better part of a year or two, usually 900-2000 mg, depending on which form it was. Sometimes I could "taste" it in a burp, but if I timed it right with a meal to maximize absorption, it didn't bother me. Some brands are better than others in that regard. I…

I find that the summer heat/humidity combo does in my willpower as much as other bad choice triggers do. @Nevadaden @hillmike56 @brittdee88 & everyone else, too! I hope today is easier for you all! <3

Chart: It's more than one page, but I'm not sure how many images it saved...

I'm so sorry... I downloaded a chart that I can't find right now, but it basically compared which had the most estrogen, progesterone, and adrogens, etc. My pill is higher in estrogen, but that's what it took me to get level... Perhaps the artificial estrogen forced my body to stop producing it, reducing my estrogen…

I hate to disillusion you, but really, there are no tricks. Just the hard work and sacrifice and PATIENCE...we all have heard about. Sometimes, dietary intake changes and makes some of the hardest part easier, but there really are no tricks. It's hard, it takes forever, and if you're lucky, sometimes you don't hate doing…

A few thoughts, after FINALLY getting caught up with all y'all here: * Remember, the scale isn't everything - pictures, measurements, and health gains are just as important. * Plateaus, staying the same weight, or not losing for a bit, even small regains - those are all part of the overall health process. Consider these…