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Thanks everybody for your input. It was all very helpful and informative. It is hard sometimes to eat so little and envy the taller girls who can lose at eg. 1700.

I am 133 lbs at the moment. I want to get down to below 120. I would also like to look more muscled and for that I know I will have to start strength training.

Thanks for letting me know about his book. I have done lchf and lost 40 lbs by counting calories on mfp. When I tried to continue to lose w/o counting calories but continuing to do lchf I gained ten pounds back. It would be great to be able to eat and not have to worry about all the logging. I also like easy recipes so…

Hi everybody. I just found this thread today and love it! Can I participate? I too crave sweets and last night binged on two pieces of chocolate cake as well as a bunch of my husband's peanuts. I do not even really like peanuts. That's how little control I have over my eating. :( Just for today: No after dinner eating!!…

Or find any other virgin drink that you like. A virgin Bloody Mary for example. If you like the taste, you won't feel like you're "sacrificing."

I'm 5'2" and weight 128.5. I would love to go lower as I feel I am still overweight although I am proud of the progress I have made thus far. As I can't seem to motivate myself to exercise I find I must eat at or below 1100 call to lose any weight, even a smidgen per week.

Ok, thanks guys. I appreciate your advice.

I think your idea of a step workout us fantastic. Very little space needed and many exercise variations possible. A good cardio workout and tones many muscles as well. Can be done to music or while watching TV.

Today was first day and I only made it until noon, ha ha. Dismal. I had to switch my morning coffee with cream to black tea which I am not too happy about.

Hi everybody. My starting weight on May 1st was 140. At the end of May I was 138.2. Not even a dismal two pounds down. Now near the end of June I am at 132. Eight pounds since May 1st and six pounds this month. Just wanted to reinforce for everybody how weight loss is not linear. The rate of weight loss varies. Our bodies…

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I would say eat a lot less Carbs. Replace them with fats, especially healthy fats like avocados and olives. Caribs set up huge food cravings that are almost impossible to resist. Have a hard boiled egg for a snack. Or a can of sardines packed in olive oil. You can do it! Good luck.

May 18th I weigh 137.9 so in approx two weeks I have lost 2 pounds. Sheesh! Don't know if I'll make it!

What is wrong with broad shoulders? I would think that is an asset. For me it is my saddle bags. I have hated them my whole life.

Is this a recipe for those who want to gain weight?

I'm in. I have a similar starting weight to many of you. Starting weight 140. Goal weight end of month 135. Good luck to you all. We can do it!

I want to fit into clothes I haven't worn in five years. Make my husband drool over me, ha ha.

I don't believe in baby steps. For me and this is my opinion people, doing everything at the same time makes it easier. You need to see some good results in order to stay motivated. Only changing say breakfast will not give you enough of an emotional boost to keep you going. Set your goals to 2 pounds a week and make sure…

Omg! xsmilexforxme. What kind of life are you living? Why are you working so hard? It would be impossible for anyone to eat properly under those circumstances. Is there anything that you can do to improve the situation? Can you at least catch up on sleep on the weekends? Don't beat yourself up. You are surviving an extreme…

I will continue to eat low carb and to hope for the motivation to start exercising. Still hasn't happened.

I eat under 1200 most days and have lost over 25 pounds since Jan. 1. I am only 5 ft 2 inch and small boned so that is all I need. I am seldom hungry and more often find myself not hungry to eat the whole 1200. IMO I do not believe the 1200 is some magic number. Good luck to you.

I am sorry about your diagnosis. ???? I hope that everything that is being done for you as well as your new improved eating habits will make the difference for you and that your health will improve. ???? Please let us know how you are adapting to your new diet.

Rainboots How does a vegetarian do low carb? I have to stay away from legumes as they bust my daily carbs through the roof.

In my opinion yes. I know that there will be some difference, but think that the benefit you gain from being able to socialize and eat a bit more on the weekends, outweighs it. The big question should be , are you losing weight? Because if you are and you are satisfied with your rate of loss, then continue on. If not, then…

Stay away from ketchup. Lots of hidden sugar. Most condiments are bad. I personally can't give up soya sauce even though I should. Good luck. Melanie

Hi guys. My name is Melanie and I am 5 ft. 2 in.. I am a Canadian living in Costa Rica. I started at 170 and want to lose at least 40 pounds. It would be great to lose more. I am down 25 since Jan. 1. Unfortunately I have Psoriatic arthritis and as such have not done any exercise for four years. Some days I barely get out…

I too have achy joints and have not motivated myself to do any exercise as of yet. I just wish I could think of something I would like to do. Everything including walking, in my opinion just isn't any fun. I admire you for your motivation that you have been able to start an exercise program. Keep up the good work!

Wish I could see your food diary.

Bump.

Good job!