CatMarlett Member

I have been depressed and out of control for months. Getting back on this app and tracking what I am eating (both good and bad) gave me a sense of control. I feel better!

I haven't seen anything new. I will share that I when I consistently did 16-18 hours of fasting a day, I lost 20 lbs in 2 months. Because of stress and lack of commitment, I gained it back. I am back on the bandwagon. 15-17 hours a day.

I find that having more healthy fat (vs having more protein in a traditional low carb diet) has helped me tremendously in the way of mood and just managing stress. However, this is me. It works better for my biochemistry . I know my hormones are out of wack so I have adjusted my dietary intake accordingly. You need to…

I find that the ketone strips are darker in the morning. As I hydrate throughout the day, the stick shows a lighter color. This is inline with what Anglyn1 said. I just use the strips to gage if I am going in the right direction or not. I rarely got any indication when I was following SAD (standard american diet). Now that…

You can add me as well. I am starting Keto tomorrow (been doing lower carb to gradually shift into keto). Thanks

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g3593/low-carb-recipes/ Google is your friend so don't be afraid to use it. there are a zillion places on line to look for low carb food and recipes.... there are very few natural foods that have 0 carbs (I think celery but not sure) Did he provide a specific number of carbs per…

Hi. My name is Cat. I am starting low carb again after falling off the wagon a few years ago (and it shows). I am currently 235 lbs., 5'7 and 45 years old and I am so ready for a fresh start. My goal weight is 145 so I have a way to go. But, I know low carb works with my chemistry so it is just a mater of sticking to it.…

Post anything we want huh? My rant for the day? I am tired of worrying about what food to eat and how many carbs, calories or sugar is in it. Ugh!!! I am just done with it! If I could, I would go without it. Too time consuming!

Read Prevention Magazine's article: "This Diet Can Lead to Weight Loss, Sharpen Your Brain, and Extend Your Live. But, Do You Actually Want To Do It." It gives a comprehensive, non-medical explanation of how eating low calories every other day works and references studies done in major universities. Do some reading....

You really need to read outside your text books. Medicine and nutrition are changing constantly. There have been and are continuing studies done around the world by various universities and agencies (like the WHO and NIH) that show intermittent fasting improves cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammation and blood sugar, etc.…

Hi Paige. I was just diagnosed with PCOS as well. I am somewhat relieved to find out what it is because I had no idea what was going on with me. Feel free to add me!

Still getting used to my new short hair cut and my phone LOL.

I will be 45 in August so I am right there with you. Please feel free to add me as a friend on this journey. Caution: I leave snarky remarks.

Caramel popcorn... I sneak a couple of handfuls every other day -- so hard to break this one snack habit. I generally record more of something else in my food diary to make up the calories... Starbucks - java chip frap no whip no drizzle - I have those every couple of days and do the same thing. I'm sooo addicted to that.…

Add me!! The more friends on this journey the better!

Feel free to add me too. We all could use as many friends on this journey that we can get!

Oh I have a total of 75 lbs to loose.

I will join as well. I quit only after losing 45 then gained back 25!! so add me as a friend and we can encourage each other. I have a very sedentary job (work from home as a technical account manager). AZ 45 yo Female.

Cheese may be addictive but you never hear of anyone dying from a cheese overdose... I'd like to see more evidence please!!!

Yes, low carb, high fat and protien is the answer. I do eat diary (full fat, check the carb and sugar count), not part of paleo but I stay the heck away from the processed stuff. It works. I feel better, my blood work is improving... the only down side is that you have to "hunt" for the right foods to eat (especially when…

I would love to join as well. I started my new lifestyle this past Friday. I already feel better; I am in a better mood, etc. I am doing high fat, high protien, low carb (less than 25 g a day). It would be best to talk to a group of folks in a low carb diet as not many people understand what its all about... so many haters…

I will join you! I have two black american short hairs. When I get to my home computer, I will upload pics of them.

Hello- Diet drinks are defintly hard to give up. I have the SodaStreamer. I carbonate the water and add lemon or lime. That has helped me cut down on the diet sodas.