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That is the diet that my doctor has me on. I have adjusted it up a little to better fit me but not by much. I was on it previously and it worked great but sticking to it for the long haul was just too restrictive. This time I've been on it for 5 months. Adjusting it to allow more foods than is specifically listed by the…

Stop weighing yourself every day. Once a week is plenty.

This time it was an abscessed tooth. Over 8 years ago the defining moment was being diagnosed with diabetes. I cried, took Metformin and went on a diet. I lost 70 lbs that year and was able to stop the medication and control with diet. I got married and slowly abandoned the diet. Over the next 6 years I gained back the 70…

Most people are too focused on themselves and how their fat (real or imagined) looks in a bathing suit to notice you.

Easy answer -- just do it. Unfortunately, it's not so easy. I guess the best answer is to ask a question... Who are you losing weight for? Are you doing it for your parents? Or, are you doing it for yourself? Consider every last diet as a learning experience -- not a failure.

How do I log that?

9/15 Weight : 279 12/15 Goal Weight: 255 Height: 5'1 Neck: 16.5 in. Waist: 48.5 in. bra band size: 42 I give up trying to measure my hips and bust. I can't get a consistent measurement.

Olive oil will get solid in the refrigerator. Just set it out early or run the container under warm water and it will become liquid again.

What is "eating carbs normally"? Do you mean eating carbs at a level that is healthy for maintaining a healthy weight or eating all the carbs one ate before they went on a diet? Because, yeah, if I eat the amount of carbs I ate at the weight I was then I will gain it all back. That is true for everybody who has ever lost…

South Beach is a great diet. It is also a low carb diet. (low glycemic = low carb) Phase 1 of South Beach will definitely put you in ketosis. (excess ketones in urine). Phase 2 adds in more carbs but it is still low carb. I've been on South Beach. For me, I stopped losing weight with Phase 2. My current low carb diet is…

50-100 carbs a day is low-carb. It may not be low enough to produce excess ketones that show up in your urine (ketosis) but it is still low carb and forcing your body to burn its fat stores.

I haven't had that side affect. I know some people do.

It's burning your own body fat that is responsible for increased satiety. If you eat too much fat or too many calories then your body does not burn it's own fat for energy and you will not be satisfied. The body takes the path of least resistance. Carbs take the least amount of energy to convert to blood glucose and…

Yes, you eat less food but are satisfied because your body is burning it's fat stores for energy instead of needing more carbs (more food) for energy.

Ketones are produced whenever your body burns fat. If you are on ANY diet and losing body fat then you are producing ketones. Your body uses those ketones for energy. If you produce more ketones than your body needs for energy the excess spills into your urine and is disposed of. That is ketosis. All weight loss diets…

I've been maintaining a very low carb diet since the beginning of May. I've done this same diet in the past and unfortunately quit. I didn't know till recently that it is called a ketosis diet. My doctor recommended this diet to get my diabetes under control without medication. It works for me. It gives me far more…

Hi, I'm new to this group. I joined MFP a couple of weeks ago. But, I've been in keto since the beginning of May. I also did keto several years ago but seriously fell away from it for awhile. I always feel better in keto. The lower the carbs the better I feel. If I can keep my carbs under 20 I'm great. Yesterday was a…

EXACTLY!

dlmowrey, I hope you are at least still reading this thread. I saw another post of yours where you said that your thyroid was removed 7 years ago. Have you been to the doctor recently to see if your thyroid medication is keeping you at a level you need to be at?

I've had several NSV this week: 1. I fit into jeans I haven't been able to wear in years. I tried them on not expecting to be able to zip them. Not only did they zip up but they were comfortable. 2. I put on a skirt that I was expecting to be tight and it fit great. So, I wore it to work which leads to the next NSV... 3. I…

Dear, Your math is off. You've lost 125 lbs and you have 80 lbs to go. See, you just instantly lost 5 lbs. &:)

I posted the article because I thought it was interesting. I appreciate all those who posted responses that contribute to discussion of the article whether they were in support of the article or opposing views. The article refuting Dr. Davis's findings was also very interesting. I would appreciate it if those who post just…

The headache, or whatever is causing the headache (sinus congestion, allergies, cold, etc.) could have caused the higher reading. Anything wrong in your body, even just pain or discomfort will raise blood glucose levels.

One of the best stress relievers is exercise. Go for that walk. Push yourself to exercise especially when you don't feel like it because that is when you need it the most and not just for weight loss.

The only way I can keep from cheating is by not cheating. I'm on a low carb diet. As long as I stay low carb I don't crave or desire the foods I cannot have. If I cheat then the carb cravings return and it is near impossible to fight. I refuse to have to go through carb withdrawals again. So, I don't cheat period. If I'm…

And, high glucose levels can keep you awake.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds during the challenge.

If your body is used to high BG readings and 151 is much lower for you then you will have hypo symptoms until your body gets use to lower numbers. Also, you could be going through "starchy carb" withdrawal. Trust me, it's real. I am on a very low carb diet to control my BG. Dizzy for me means I'm not taking in enough salt.…

The morning, fasting glucose test shows what you bgl was that moment. A1C shows what your average bgl has been for the 3 months prior to the A1C test. It is very likely that your diet and exercise has resulted in a drastic drop in you blood glucose levels. That is wonderful and indicates that your hard work is resulting in…

Looking forward to blowing this challenge out of the water!