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I don't comment much here, but I try to catch up with everyone every few days......anyway, the nut discussion struck a nerve. For me it is peanut butter that I have the hardest time with. I keep a jar in the pantry for my grandson since it is the only sandwich he will eat at school. In the evening around 7 or 8 that stupid…

Beth, will be interested in hearing about your hikes along the Appalachian trail. I'm planning an overnight hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back with my daughter and son-in-love for late Spring. We're also planning to walk the Camino De Santiago within 2 years. Big plans/dreams but it keeps me motivated and…

Bought a good digital scale yesterday since my old dial one just never seemed consistent. Well, unfortunately my digital shows I'm 3 lbs heavier than the old one showed. Kind of a bummer, but I'm not discouraged really since it gives me more resolve to stay the course. It's been close to a month on keto and I feel really…

Hi Connie, Glad you found this group! I'm a newbie here myself but have felt very welcomed. I'm doing pretty much the same macros as you and will start back to the gym next week. I've stayed off the scale for a few weeks but my clothes feel looser! I'm learning that sugar really is my enemy, I get terrible headaches the…

Hi jenboy. I've been doing keto since mid December. I'm tweaking my macros to find what works best for me. I lost 2 lbs initially, but the scale hasn't moved up or down since. Except for a few days of eating sweets (my go to when I'm sad --my FIL passed away suddenly the day after Christmas), I've been doing well and…

Well, the last few days weren't as easy as I expected. My FIL passed away suddenly the day after Christmas. Sweets are my go-to when I'm feeling sad or stressed. I did indulge even though nothing tasted all that good! So, today I'm back on the wagon and it has been a great day. No hunger, not overly craving sweets. I've…

Made a huge pot of bean soup with smoked turkey yesterday for a family dinner tonight. Making peanut butter cookies, banana bread, and chocolate chip "Mrs. Fields" cookies today. Why oh why do I do this to myself?? Because it's expected? Because I try to love people through food - even though I know it is bad food? I'm…

Hi Kim (ptmuguca22) and smelbo! I'm new here myself, but already I feel encouraged because I know there are people who will cheer me on through the tough spots. jb, after I lost my dad 6 years ago, I had a tough time, too. My elderly mother wasn't doing well, my daughter (who moved back in after leaving a terrible…

Thanks Fvaisey! I'll do that.

jb_2011 - So true. I need to change my thinking from self control to self care. It really is my motivation. I want to be strong and healthy and hiking the Grand Canyon at 100 years old with my future great grandkids!

Thanks for the welcome Christie and Jess! Is there an easy way to keep up on comments on posts I'm following or do I just keep checking back? Still learning my way around here!

Yay! So glad I found this thread! I'm 57, post-menopausal, need to lose 18 pounds (per doctor), but I'd like to lose 20-25 pounds because I know my best weight for my bone structure. Six years ago I entered into a crazy stressful season (elderly parents illnesses/death, boomerang kids, grandkids and babysitting, job…

Hi Everyone, I'm new (10 days) to keto and new to this whole group thing. I'd love to be a part of a group to encourage me as I go along and to encourage others. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, 20-25 pounds, so it isn't entirely about the weight for me. I'd been having strange heart palpitations, especially at night.…

Day 10 of keto hflc. Wouldn't hurt to make new friends who will encourage me as I begin my journey to greater health and to finally lose 20 pounds. Any over 50 women out there? From past experience it's harder to lose the older I've gotten - would appreciate some cheerleaders to maintain motivation.