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Thank you all for the great tips!

How do you know the appropriate amount of fat to have in a day. I am struggling with so many questions. I am on my 13th day of keto.. I have been sticking to under 20 grams of carbs per day but am concerned with the amount of fat I am taking in (max of 150) I am scared this is too much. Help!

Thank you for all of the good advice, i have been doing better and taking walk every hour at work, nice to have co. workers support with this. And seeing all the response from all of you who have made it work and really well i might say, has given me a no excuse attitude. Thanks to all of you.

:) thank you! This definitely gives me hope. Im currently in a week fitbit challenge and that is helping keep me motivated as far as steps go. My eating habits are a whole different issue. Any recommendations on a healthy protien shake? I am also trying to keep my sugar intake at a minimum. Thank you all so much for the…

Thank you! I'm going to try like heck to beat the night shift gain.

I guess i struggle with the food we keep in the ER and not having restraint. .. my problem... working out before or after work. .. and do you eat before you go to bed in the morning?

I just started working nights a few months ago ( 8p to 8a) and it has been a downword spiral since! I have gained almost 20 lbs, had a pulmonary embolism and now am so confused at how to lose weight on this shift (also sit at a desk most of the night) Any tips or advice on eating patterns or motivation anything would be…

Thank God, you are taking action now. I just suffered a pulmonary embolism, mostly due to obesity and sitting in a chair for a better part of the day due to my job and how inactive ive been. What an eye opener! I could have lost my life, literally. I have always read the stories of how people have had the heart health…

I knew it had to end when my ex husband would sit at the edge of the bed and eat his dinner in the evening, everytime he did this i wanted to kick him in the back. He could make mashed potatoes sound crunchy! Even the sound of him breathing annoyed me.... This is when I knew. It took me at least a year to walk out! It…

I would like feed back on the same question!! Today I ate all my calories during the early day, I work afternoon shift, and earned exercise calories, but am so leary on eating any of them ugh.... what to do?

you can also add me, I have a lot to lose also and am always looking for tips and sharing. So far I have a great group on here!

I wish I could hit a like button ;) Also addicted!

Awesome!!! I am fairly new to this site, but I must say it is the best thing i have ever joined :) It has so much good advice and support. I have a lot to lose also. Good luck, and just think you have come this far!!!!!! You must be so proud of yourself. If not, you should be! You can make it to your goal.... you are so…

Agree on last comment definitely make diary visible, before i had it private and wasnt really too honest with myself or others for that matter. But if you are completely serious about taking these steps, share with others, they get it! Honesty with yourself goes a long way and I think that is what I have lacked in the…

Try getting an awesome playlist to listen to, that has always motivated me in the past just to listen to the music with no interruptions and doing something that is solely for yourself! It is hard, I have put my health on hold for a year and it has gotten me 50 + pounds heavier and unhappy with myself for letting it go…

yep, i have 100 + i should lose!! It is a difficult journey to be on but I have found the mfp is the best tool to use!! I started about a month ago and am at 6 pounds, i could be doing better but i am just really becoming honest with my tracking and making it viewable to others so i can be accountable. I have found that…

Ha! Im with you on the running and more comfort! I have had these all of my life and i used to have to wear two bras to play softball, and sports bras, whatever, dont even get me started on that disaster! My dream is to have them amputated (slightly)

Ha ha, love this. Thanks for the laugh while i sit at my desk and actually pretend to work!:tongue:

I have a ton to lose as well. Trying to stay on track is the hardest part. Between working and taking care of my dad i feel depleted. Sometimes driving I run through a drive through and it just sucks!! I have a four hour drive to get to my dads and that seems like the hardest time to stay good. Any thoughts or tips on how…