mo11ybloom

I've lost 30 lbs on a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet. It doesn't work for everyone (you have to be disciplined) but it IS healthy if done the right way. Check out this article for a list of benefits: http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v67/n8/full/ejcn2013116a.html It works, for me at least, because I'm never hungry, and…

Yes! I finally have over a month of data, and I'm loving it! Because I weigh (and record my weight) every day, I have a nice jagged up-and-down line that is VERY clearly heading in the down direction. It really helps keep me motivated on days when I have a gain, because I can just go back and look at all the other times I…

One medium apple has about 25 grams of carbs in it, and depending on what kind of peanut butter you use, that can add an extra 6 or 7 grams of carbs. So even if you ate zero carbs for the whole day (which is pretty hard to do), that apple and pb would put you over the limit! It might not throw you out of ketosis, but I…

There is a difference between "low maintenance" and "no maintenance". Wearing makeup (natural, not caked on), at least brushing the hair, if not styling it to some degree, making sure your clothes are neat and your legs etc are shaved... those are just a normal part of a woman's routine. Sure, there are guys out there who…

Last night I sauteed some brussels sprouts in bacon fat, then added the crumbled bacon, some butter, and some leftover sirloin steak. Cooked through, then added some bleu cheese crumbles... it's all I ever want to eat for the rest of my life! Also buffalo wings, pork rinds, and fat bombs,

Calories are not the same across the board. On a very basic level, "calories in, calories out" is true, but 2000 calories of meat, eggs, cheese, and green veggies will go much further and leave you far more satisfied than 2000 calories of pop tarts or even 2000 calories of high fiber cereal and milk. Sugar and carbs spike…

Welcome! Tomorrow I start my 3rd week on keto, and I love it! I never feel deprived or hungry, though I've never been a big fan of carbs/sweets anyway, so I was lucky in that respect. Check out the diaries of all your MFP friends for ideas on things to cook or snack on. Some people find themselves in a rut because they…

I'm a 16/18, depending on the brand. I haven't bought new pants in a while (I can usually fit into size 16 dresses, but DEFINITELY size 18 pants!), but the ones I have were starting to get tight. When I was a 16, I swore to myself I'd never let myself get to an 18, but before I knew it, there I was in the "Woman's"…

It's a gimmick designed to get you to buy more Special K products. Don't fall prey. There might as well be a Hot Pocket diet or a Twinkie diet (Oh wait there IS a Twinkie diet...) You'll lose more weight and spend less money if you just eat normal food. Special K is crazy high in sugar, and all that sugar will just make…

I try to keep mine under 20... on my best days, they stay below 10. I don't use any "fake" bread or sweets, which helps a lot... all my carbs come from veggies!

To everyone who thinks that a low carb diet is unsustainable because you're cutting out a food group, well... that will vary from person to person. I've never been a big fan of bread, pasta, rice, etc anyway, so if I follow I low-fat diet, I feel like I'm starving all the time. I recently started a low carb, high fat diet…

Feel free to add me, too! I just started on 9/4/13, and I need friends to motivate me!

Just started this, and I'd love some friends/supporters! Name: Kelly Reddit Username: molly-bloom Stats: 30/F Where ya from?: Birmingham, AL (where I currently hang my hat. I'm a bit of a nomad and don't really have a hometown)

Just started doing keto, 5% carb, 35% protein, 65% fat. I've only been doing it for 4 days, so only water weight lost so far, but I AM looking for friends on here! Feel free to add me!

I bring my own lunch to school every day. I like a BIG meal, low-cal, obviously, so I pack a little bit of a lot of things. For example, today I had: -Grilled chicken with lettuce and bell peppers tossed in a tad of OJ & hot sauce, wrapped in a low-cal wrap -Babybel light cheese wheel -14 Almonds (Wasabi and Soy Sauce…