MelRC117 Member

This. There are people that just stick to those forums who do low carb and keto. Plus there are a lot of resources you'll find over there including recipes.

Like previous posters said, it is something you can really go off of your own experience as to whether it "works" for you or not. I say works in quotes because it will work as long as you are in a calorie deficit, but more in the sense of its something you feel you can stick to as opposed to other strategies such as…

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group Great group and pretty active. Lots of resources! Depending on your carb intake level there is a good keto group too! ETA: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto I used to be an Atkins (even though I don't follow that) but its…

I eat low carb and did a low carb diet in the past. The first round I lost 90 pounds and did a pretty good job of maintaining. I then got pregnant and ate enough for 3 people and regained a lot of the weight. I now know I lost the weight because I was eating fewer calories, but reducing my carbs and increasing my protein…

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Make a few meals worth at a time. We all have different things going on in our lives, you aren't the only one that's busy. People work full time, have families, go to school, travel for work...many people all of the above.

How would this solve anything? I could only imagine it would add more. Instead of eating leaner meats/less meats, now you just eat no meat, dairy, cheese, etc? Unless if you WANT to eat vegan, I have zero clue how this would help things.

Why can't you eat less of the meat and potatoes or swap out some of the items with a salad? I'm not a short order cook, but it is also one of my household "duties" and think its a little ridiculous if they're out there working to be told "tough" when they are served a meal you know they don't like because it fits your…

Why don't you join in? At 14 posts, asking other members to "analyze" and "reflect" on their choices while you don't do the same is off putting.

Well the lunch wasn't packed for you or your family now was it? It's funny that there is uproar from a school about what a parent packs for their child since so many parents nowadays seem to leave all childrearing up to the teachers. So instead of oreos, if this child lived in TN she could have had 6 year old pork with her…

There is nothing wrong with one cookie or a peanut butter cup. I generally eat low carb because I feel fuller longer so I avoid cakes, cookies, etc. HOWEVER I also avoid most fruit. If you're truly "addicted" to sugar, do you still eat fruit? A banana? Orange?

No where in your post did you put that though? Focus on the benefits of losing weight. Incorporate strength training. I had lost 90 pounds when I was 23/24 and I had been overweight for a majority of my life and had a small amount of loose skin. I did both cardio and strength.

Getting used to it can be an adjustment. Try pre-logging each day the night before. Make ahead a large batch of something and portion it out for lunches/dinners so they are ready to go AND premeasured/weighed. Double check your entries that you're using (like the egg white example above that magically has 80 calories but…

Did you even read what the OP has been writing or look at her diary? Probably NOT because her highest macro for the past 3 days has been CARBS. What she needs to be getting more of are fat and protein. Also 1. Carb free diets do NOT slow metabolism. 2. There is no need to "trick" your body to burn fat. 3. You don't need to…

I'm sorry, but the loose skin that you don't even have yet shouldn't be making you this "scared". Sounds like an excuse already.

Yes this. Also, I noticed your entry for egg whites from 4 eggs. It's logged as 80 calories but Og of carbs, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. Something that is 80 calories cannot of 0g of all of the macros.

You say nothing about how many calories you're eating. If you eat more calories than you are burning (through mere existence and exercise), then you will gain weight.

Well I disagree that they are "horrible" calories. I keep a container of protein powder and a few other random food in my desk just in case I forget to bring lunch or if I planned a lunch out to eat and run out of time. I don't see anything wrong with doing it occasionally. I actually sometimes enjoy having a meal…

The issue is you don't think 16 pounds is good progress. That's about a pound a week which is right on track with how little you have to lose. I agree you need to up your calories and hopefully you see this as a reality check that you need to adjust your expectations so you are losing weight in a healthy manner. Upping…

I want to know where the 2nd flag came from!

You must be new here...

That's the point. You aren't really going sugar free. Honey, even raw, organic, gmo free, gluten free, and dairy free honey is still sugar.

Yeah, you're far from polite.

Well according to OP's profile she wants to lose 60 pounds....sooooo....yeah. OP - I'm not sure why you need to buy a cookbook to reduce your sugar intake? If you want to stick to more nutrient dense sources of sugar, reduce cookie intake? Like someone pointed out, you aren't going to find many recipes in there that you…

With a HF/LC diet, it is actually important to get enough sodium because it is a diuretic diet. It is important while eating low carb to drink enough water, and getting adequate intake of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.

Whatever nuts you prefer. As long as you make sure you eat enough protein, fat, and eating mostly nutritious foods, there is no reason you can't have a baked treat, add in more pretzels, or drink more juice. That is for you to really decide based on personal preference. Also, looking at your diary...was your previous goal…

Low carb does NOT mean zero carb. Its not just meat, cheese, nuts, and dairy. People on low carb diets still eat veggies and fruits.

1. Your body doesn't need carbs to survive. 2. When you eat low carb, fat is your body's go-to source of energy. OP - Try it. It works for some and not others. I would have never thought I could either, but then I did it and it was what worked for me to finally stay committed to lose weight. Its not a strategy that works…

Some people must not realize OP has lost over 50 pounds....

Why should they stop? YOU are the one that wants to lose weight. At 28 you are going to have to take some responsibility for what you put in your mouth no matter what food is around you. Many people live with others, whether is spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, kids, etc. Many people also have jobs and coworkers…