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For keto, your carbs should be about 5%, or around 25g-30g total (or no more than 50g net). You need some carbs, just for the vitamins & minerals that come with green leafy veggies. Don't cut those out. 5 servings/day for the nutrition you need. Protein depends on your sex and LBM, but around 25% (and spread it out over…

I'm not a fan of anything over 24 hours. At that point, you start losing lean body mass pretty quickly. Totally not worth it to me.

Reducing your insulin level is all about reduced carbs (and not way overdoing the protein). You need protein. You need to eat. I'd recommend not doing anything that extreme. Just keep your carbs below 30g total/day, eat moderate protein and eat enough fat to not be hungry. Your BG numbers will go down, as will your need…

This is my opinion. I will preface by saying that I'm still quite new to this but I have been obsessively studying it for several months. I think total daily calories is very much down the list of things to be concerned about (if even on it at all). I would rank the priorities this way. 1. Keep your carbs very low (below…

It sounds to me like you need more food. I wouldn't suggest you go below 1400, particularly if you are exercising. As I understand it, it's also better to (rather than percentages), be sure you aim for the specific numbers on Carbs and Protein, then fill in the rest with fat. I don't know what your numbers are, but...let's…

The keto flu is about not replenishing the sodium your kidneys are flushing during this transition. If you are eating keto, you need to aim for 5mg of sodium a day (not the regular 2.5). So, get some electrolite pills or have a few bowls of broth and you should feel better.

How much have you lost in 3 months?

EmmaP --- I'm so sorry to hear you have gone through so much. Can I ask how low your calories were? Also, did you have any warning at all? Did you feel good and satieated before that all happened? Tcunbeliever --- Can I ask, about the numbers you ran...you said a body could metabolize 1% body fat per week, but then the…

Honestly, I'd love to be eating as few calories as possible (just to speed up the weight loss) as long as I'm not doing any damage to me, my metabolism or in anyway sabatoging my efforts to "keep it off" forever this time. It's only because of those fears that I'm worried about how little I'm eating right now. I don't feel…

I'm right there with you too. I lost 135 lbs. and have put back on 45ish. Very bummed. Just got back on here looking for....I don't even know what. But I need to stop this. Every day I say I will, then I don't. I'm determined, then helplessly making stupid decisions. I don't understand me. I had really thought I'd figured…

I'm right there with you. Started at 384 and I'm down 136 lbs so far. My loss was really stalled out, but over the last month, I've been eating M-F at a 30% deficit and then the weekends I eat at maintenance. But (and this seems to be key) all the added calories are carbs. No extra protein or fat. In fact, if possible, I…

I'm here. Still logging every day and reading my "news feed", but hardly ever do the forums and don't check on my groups very often. Wishing everyone the best though.

I figure that we are all here to share what we've learned, so you're more than welcome to re-post anything I put out there (and I'm really glad to hear that it's helped you). This "patients and moderation" thing has been a huge discovery to me and it's made all the difference in the world. As for what that doctor said, as…

Wow. I have gotten bits and pieces of this plan from all kinds of places. There were several podcasts that I listened to. I think most of them were posted from people in the "Eat, Train, Progress" group but some podcasts and papers just came from some of my MFP friends. (I know that doesn't help you much but I'll look back…

I don't know how long you've been at this, but I've just decided to slowly raise my calories to TDEE and stay there for at least a month or two. Just to give my body a break. I've been at this for 1 1/2 years now. I think my metabolism and the rest of me can use it. When you have a lot to lose, it's just going to take a…

I'm taking better care of myself in all kinds of ways. Yes, I know what goes in my mouth now and it's planned and balanced and in a reasonable calorie range. I've always enjoyed exercise and as I lose weight I can do more, so that's fun. My intake of sugar and bread have gone way down. Protein and veggies have gone up. But…

1) 51 2) 5'-8" 3) 275 (started at 384, so down almost 110 lbs) 4) It varies, but I typically do aqua aerobics 3x/week and hike 2x/week. 5) I cycle my calories. I'll spend 1-3 weeks in the 1600-1900 range (which is as low as I go), then add 100 calories to that, once a week until I'm up in the 2300-2600 range. Depending on…

Hi Judy, Yes, I log everything I eat, here on MFP. I've found it very educational. I have hope that at some point, I won't need to log everything but for now I'm still learning and logging has been a great tool.

I agree with JesterMFP. You need to do this in a calm, enjoyable, painless way so that you're not clinging on with the tips of your fingernails. Find a way to live a little healthier every day, that you enjoy and can make a life long change. At first, I didn't really believe that I could lose weight unless I was miserable…

So, did MFP post a note to all your friends that you gained 2 lbs since your last weigh in? I weigh every day too, but haven't logged it, because I don't want that message going out to everyone.

My goal is 220 lbs. I'm almost down 40. Feel free to add me too. Carolyn

I'm interested in any help I can get but not sure if I'm a good fit for what you are doing. I am lifting, but just a beginner with LOTS of weight to lose still. So if this is an advanced, fine tuning, weight training class with lots of moves I'm not fit enough to do yet, maybe I should wait for group 3. Your call. I'm…

I'd recommend going to an endocrinologist for this. And, it's really important to not eat for at least an hour after you take your meds. And you shouldn't take a vitamin pill of any kind for at least 4 hours. Best to take your thyroid meds first thing in the morning, and take supplements at night to spread them out.…

Quick question: When someone says that they lift a certain weight....is that a one rep weight or the weight they use to do, say 8 reps of 3 sets? Btw,,,,great job.

I'm guessing you've been to a doctor, but just in case.... I "self-diagnosed" myself with Candida years ago. Searched out a doctor who treated it (it turns out that was all he treated) and went on the diet. After a complete waste of 5 years, I went to a real doctor and found out what my real problem was and my life…

This has been an interesting thread for me. I have exactly the same amount to lose (210 lbs.). I'm 30 lbs down so far (since mid March). From the beginning, I've been interested in this EM2WL concept. I've just done too much yoyo extreme dieting in my past to believe that I could make a permanent change any other way. My…

I hate to ruin this, but your progress chart thingy is right below your question. It says you're about 194ish. BTW, I wouldn't have guessed that high.

My understanding is that you aren't supposed to eat calcium for an hour after or 1/2 hour before you take your thyroid. I believe that other food is ok.

I'm 20 lbs down, on what will hopefully be a 210 lb journey. Feel free to friend me. I've noticed that I don't seem to be a very good "cheerleader" type friend (meaning, giving you daily "yeahs" for every time you record your food), but I will read all your posts, and reply / be there for you any time you need me.

I'm a little concerned that you burned 1585 in one day. You may be, not only starving yourself, but also over exercising. I just spent 2 weeks recovering from over exercising. Your body needs time to recover. You need to do something that you can enjoy and maintain, long term (like, for a lifetime). Please don't abuse…