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Yesterday, I went and bought a membership to Costco. My old one at the "other place" was expiring and I thought I would try something new even though it is a bit farther drive. I found the coconut oil mentioned in an earlier post. I also found the Kerrygold butter although I didn't see anything that said low fat. I already…

Same here, I am at this moment so disgusted with myself. I know the only thing to do is quit beating myself up, start over and move forward but I haven't been able to forgive myself quite yet. I have snapped a couple of tendons in my right foot which is doubly making me a bit angry since I can't exercise yet. I'm feeling a…

I don't think this thread ever gets old. Love all the ideas that are so different from mine. I need to look into that mixer thing everyone is talking about, would really help blend the coconut oil into the coffee, I just drink it floating on the top, it's not horrible but it could be better.

I'm just not a very happy person if I keep carbs down in the 20 to 50g area. Mine are more around 75 to 100. I don't eat a lot of fruit but I do like my banana in my protein shake in the morning for breakfast. I guess I'm not as strict on myself with the carbs because I find it more difficult to replace the fats. Cheese…

Thank you wfte, I have spent the better part of 3 hours reading different postings on his site. I have some questions for you guys, I'm still trying to let what I've read soak in. If I'm replacing the carbs with fats (which I completely agree with by the way) how do I know that any extra fat I consume won't be stored in…

This isn't a documentary per se but it is an interesting video called The Battle of the Diets: Is Anyone Winning (At Losing?) . Christopher Gardner, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center shares his findings of a control study he did in a lecture type setting with slide show. I…

OH well done you! I've read some of the research on sites we have access to through the college I teach at. I don't have an account for the American Journal of Medicine, there was another I couldn't get to the papers called the Diabetic something something society and there was one other website of research at the…

Definitely 30 pounds before someone said anything. I was really hurt at first, I hadn't seen any of my teacher friends all summer long and here I had been working out so hard and we got back to school in august and no one noticed. Give it time and go more by the way your clothes fit you, not what people say.

It is very good and what really got me started on low carb. You can't beat science. I wish I had spent more time studying biology instead of mathematics but at the time had to focus on one or the other. It's never too late to learn!

Holy cow, I just checked out Linda's Low Carb site too and all I can say is wow. And I thought I was really getting the hang of low carb eating only to see that I'm still just a beginner. The recipes for ground beef alone are amazing. I can't wait to browse through the chicken. Thanks so much for this. Much appreciated.

When I first started the low carb way of eating I think it took me maybe 5 weeks just to figure out exactly what I was allowed to eat and how to get all my calories in. I prepare most of my food on the weekends so it's in the fridge ready for me to heat up because I work all week and don't have the time, especially since I…

Ok, this is awesome. I have played Lord of the Rings Online for a little over 5 years (I was a closed beta tester) and this is probably the most awesome thing I've seen yet. I always wanted a way to hook up my PC and a big screen to a treadmill and walk/run while I play. Someday I'm going to build it and make it work. Must…

I am no expert. I'm quite new to this low carb thing myself. I have been and sort of still am in the same boat as you are. If I sit down to dinner and I have 2 cups of steamed broccoli, 1 cup of collard greens, 1 cup of steamed cauliflower and 4 ounces of grilled chicken breast, that is a TON of food. Collectively, barely…

Brussel Sprouts cooked in bacon, touch of green onions Collard Greens Cauliflower steamed with lemon pepper

I read the book Wheat Belly over the summer and the author talks about how wheat products are inflammatory to not only our digestive systems (IBS) but also to our joints. Of course this wouldn't explain the rice and pasta, but breads yes. I am a firm believer, I've never felt better.

I couldn't agree with you more. Geez I was at work and two ladies were commenting on my weight loss, one was saying, "I just can't give up pasta and go low carb" yet in the same breath she was complaining about how she couldn't lose any weight. Duh! The other lady was so judgemental of me saying my success was a very short…

Wow you hit the nail on the head for me too. I ate spinach salad today, got full and felt guilty because I actually ate something. I'm around 1200 a day too, give or take 200. I think I'd freak out if I upped it to 1500. This isn't just a caloric/food battle, it's a psychological battle every single day, for me at least.…

Donuts :(

Congratulations on your weight loss and big hugs from here. I'm a teacher too, I go back to work tomorrow morning. I have worked on losing weight and changing my diet all summer long. I have already been telling myself that "no one is going to notice" to try and protect myself. I don't think I've lost enough yet even…

Well done you! I'll let you be my inspiration...truly good job.

Grilled Salmon w/ Lemon Pepper Chopped Cherry Tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro Avacado

Take today for instance. Got up a bit late due to teenager troubles, had a quick protein shake and headed off to the gym. Came home, showered and went to the market for vegetables and more eggs, had a sandwich (yes I know very bad for low carb) and it was quite filling and delicious. Took water with me. Got home and began…

I'm a teacher too. I haven't been active on the forums except for the past 2 weeks or so but have been using the app for a couple months. School starts back soon, is anyone worried about those stress levels going back up again as grading papers and classes start? I know I am. I'm going to have to make time for the gym as…

I watched the Lustig videos last night. There were 7 in all, each about 7 to 10 minutes. I found them extremely informative although after reading Good Calories, Bad Calories, Why We Get Fat and Wheat Belly, the message is beginning to sound quite the same. I'm a believer hands down that carbs are the enemy, now if I can…

Count me in too. Holidays are hard and the stress levels just about put me over the top.

Very nice dpemb, I have a similar goal as well, 50 by 50...I started in June, who knows if I'll make it or not by February but it's going to be one heck of a ride trying! Good luck on your journey...this is a great place for positive reinforcement (as long as you don't get into the low carb/paleo argument ;)

Thanks DeadVim, maybe I should give it another try. I ordered some books from Amazon, they should arrive tomorrow. (those people own my credit card and my soul) Already read Taubes and the Wheat Belly books and found them interesting. I'm a mathematician, physics and computer person not a biologist so I had to re-read a…

I have also been struggling with this. I have been doing what I thought was "low carb" only to read what others are doing is far less than myself. I think I'm leaning in the direction this must be a personal thing. If I adjust my carb intake to less than 50, I just feel horrible but I bump it back up to between 75 and 100…

I'm new too and this is extremely helpful. I have more to learn but I think I can get there now that I've found this specific group. Thanks to all!

There are Zumba classes at the Lifetime Fitness club I attend. I wear the Polar watch to track calories burned. One lady works our butts off and I burn around 650 in an hour. Switch instructors on Friday and I only burn around 450. The difference is huge and quit noticeable. Zumba is usually the best part of my day. I…