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I've done both. The initial whoosh of weight I lost (about 50 pounds) was on Weight Watchers. I lost about 20 more (at one point 30) by various methods. That 20-30 has gone back and forth since then. The initial 50 stayed off, though. I'm back at needing to lose the 20-30 again and just recently conducted my own research…

Will have to try that out (the ball). Lunges are almost as fun as squats << sarcasm.

I wouldn't be surprised about a slight skeletal change. I don't think I've changed form or anything, but every once in a while I can feel myself using one side of my body to compensate for an ache on the other side. Generally I can stop doing that quickly, but I suspect I may do it without noticing sometimes too (I mean it…

I just started the zinc too, but no copper. Good grief...I can't keep up with the pill "buddy system" - it's maddening.

Most of the things she recommends doing to keep the estrogen in check, I already do in terms of taking supplements and the diet. I get fiber from the veggies I eat, but I don't eat many fruits. I eat the meats and fats, though, and that's on her list as well. Of course some of it is always a goal (lose weight/exercise,…

Yikes. No thanks on the prego feeling - and I don't want to stop the pill. I think I'll just stick to the other methods she recommends in the article (holistic approaches). After this cycle is done if everything seems to be ok, I'll assume I was just panicked and looking for a fix LOL. Thanks again for the chime-in. :)

Bummer, I hope you get a surprising helpful amount from the insurance company, though. That would be nice...

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It's unseasonably warm still in Chicago, but I dig it. It'll be ridiculously cold for 6 months... Autumn is my favorite!!

Oh gosh!! She's the cutest :)

@scrittrice - You wrote exactly how I feel about it! I dont' want anything overcomplicated or time consuming because I don't love lifting, but I love what it does. That's mostly why I've stayed with SL for so long - it's easy in that sense. I don't know anything about 5/3/1, but maybe I'll look into that....if it passes…

All the yes. All. The. Yes. I'm getting hungry lol.

Do any of these breads keep well? Like in a ziploc? Some of the fast recipes (like the English Muffin) - I may only want to eat half of the "muffin" one day and half the next (or a couple of days later). Just wondering...

Perfect! Congrats, that's huge!! :)

This thread came at a pretty good time for me. I've been trying for 50g total or less and not hitting it. My overall goal right now is to lose a little weight and try to correct my cholesterol. I don't have any insulin/sugar, etc. issues, so I'm not worried about that aspect. I do eat potatoes, but my rice/pasta/sugar…

Oh, that is the BEST!!! Many congrats to you :)

Rockstar status!!!! Many, many congrats!!

My husband just finished a round of cipro! I wish I had known...thankfully he seems fine, but sheesh. Why do they prescribe things that result in far worse issues than the one you were trying to resolve (sinus infection in this case)???

@KnitOrMiss --- Yeah, I don't know what to expect. I've been sort of low carb, I could definitely have been worse. I'm trying to really nail it down now, though. I'm hoping to stay under 75 total/day, but really reaching for 50 to be my target. It's been going ok. My numbers at the end of 2014 (December) were HDL 48 LDL…

Not to hijack here - but I'm gonna, because I think it's fitting: How long of eating LCHF do you think it would take to start seeing changes (improvements) in your numbers. My numbers (the triglycerides, unfortunately) were not too good. I have bloodwork probably in December - I'm dreading it because at the last…

Ditto this - she's our rock star :)

And the Eiffel Tower is in Vegas....and Disney World. This thread is hysterical. Also, my teeth are white, but I'm not tan (because I'm a redhead - and my lineage is actually Brittish). I had braces as an adult, but both of my children have had or have them. My daughter's came off just as she started 6th grade (so she was…

I like a few of the Atkins treats. I rely on Frankenfood as needed, and I feel pretty guilt-free about doing so. It works for me, and I only go to those if I can. I'd rather have that than cave in to a Snickers bar...it's all about perspective. Someday, perhaps, I'll be able to give them up without much thought. I have…

I keep wanting to make these, but I keep not making them. I'm always sort of a wimp about trying to make new recipes. I love the variety, but I get all meh about putting in the effort to do it. I imagine you can use parchment paper if you don't have one of those handy mats for this, so maybe I'll give it a go with the…

Me, too. I love LCHF. I've had some bumps in the road with it, but it's been the best for me. I most consistently lose weight and I feel good. My stomach loves it, no pains from grains. It's not always easy, but it's worthwhile.

Thanks everyone

How many crisps do you have? Do they hold up or become weirdly soggy if you were to wrap them to bring to work? Just curious. I could do with some ranch an sharp cheddar - LOVE both - and Dorito's are neck and neck with Cheeto's so this will be working for both cravings LOL.

I buy the Lindt 90% and serving size packets of almond butter. I eat one square of the chocolate slathered with the almond butter. It's my version of Reese's ;)

At first you'll probably think the replacement ideas suck and the food tastes funny. That's only because you're used to what you eat now. I just posted in a separate thread that I made cauliflower mashed potatoes last night and made regular mashed potatoes for my family. That's the first time I've done it because I have a…

Thanks, everyone, for the welcomes - there are some new faces around here :) @LINIA - thanks for the 900 thumbs up lol. This morning I weighed in at 174.6, so the first 3 days back to low carb and I've almost lost the 2 pounds I gained over the last 3 weeks. I'll take it. I'm just going to roll with it and try to be…