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  • It's interesting to read that others have the same "added" bonus of going low carb as me. I have stopped taking my prescription heartburn meds, my period is becoming more regular and my body doesn't ache all the time. I find if I eat carbs, I wake up like a little old lady slowing stretching the sore joints and muscles…
  • My favourite is: 1 cup of cold coffee 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk 1 scoop of protein powder - I use Whey Gourmet vanilla 1/3 banana (can't really taste it but it sweetens it) 6 or so ice cubes Blend and enjoy!
  • B - Smoothie - 1 scoop whey protein powder, 1 cup fruit, 1 cup almond milk S - KIND Nut Delight Bar L - 2 turkey pepperettes, 30 g of part skim mozzarella cheese, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks with 1 tbsp peanut butter S - orange D - prosciutto wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach/cheese mixture, garden salad S - sugar free…
  • I use 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 scoop designer gourmet vanilla whey and 1 cup of fruit - berries normally because they are lower carb. You could try broccoli or spinach - I've heard they are good but I've never tried them.
  • Wow! Great work!
  • I love your storytelling! It made me laugh and continue to "drop it like it's hot"! Congrats!
  • I've been recently diagnosed with PCOS and due to my high insulin levels prescribed metformin. Two weeks after starting the medication ( luckily no side effects), my dietitian suggested I try a lower carb diet. I started last Wednesday and on her recommendation, I am aiming for 30% carbs, 30% protein and 40% fat. I have…
  • Hi there! I'm trying to go 'lower carb' to aid with weight loss but I have one challenge/concern I'm looking for suggestions on. It seems that when I go low carb, my fat intake is too high. Culprits are cheese, egg, yogurt? Any suggestions? Thanks!
  • Hi there! I use Aveda's Be Curly shampoo and conditioner. It's great! Most store brands that are laden with parabens and silcone irritate my scalp. I use mostly Eufora products which have defintely thickened my hair but the Be Curly really boosts the curls with little product. Hope that helps!
  • These provide so much inspiration! I can't wait for weird things to happen to me... especially fitting into some of my old shoes!!! Thanks for the laughs!
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