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I'm a 42 year old SAHM with four kids (my twins are 7!). I have lost 30 pounds since last January. I was losing 1 lb a week for quite a while but my weight loss has slowed now that I"m in the top range of my BMI. I am working toward 10-15 more pounds. I have MFP set to .5 loss per week. My goal was to get to my goal by…

I gain 3-5 lbs. I am in perimenopause too which is making it a lot worse. I only have a window of about a week every month when I can gauge weight loss.

I think I've become more lazy and done more eyeballing the past few months…..but I've been at this for so long I think I'm pretty good at my measuring. But yes, I can tighten that up some more, esp. since it is slowing down. I've lost 30 pounds eating 1200-1400 calories per day, but not doing much exercise until this…

GauchoMark, that makes a lot of sense! I have changed my goal to lose .5 per week and I'm going to increase exercise, too. Reading other posts has made me think about the stress response and changes in metabolism from losing weight. I think if your deficit is smaller that response will be less severe and your body won't…

I was a marathon runner in my 20's and 30's. Now that I'm in my 40's I've come to my senses and I LOVE walking with my dogs every morning for an hour. It's awesome and I can do it till I'm 99. No more running for me.

[qu [/quote] I have just readjusted and I'm trying to add more exercise. I'm working on it. I think part of it is I've been doing this since last December/November and I'm getting a bit burned out on dieting and calorie restriction. So I'm still counting calories but on the weekends I e had a lot if days where I'm eating…

I have just readjusted and I'm trying to add more exercise. I'm working on it. I think part of it is I've been doing this since last December/November and I'm getting a bit burned out on dieting and calorie restriction. So I'm still counting calories but on the weekends I e had a lot if days where I'm eating to…

Interesting article. I didn't understand much of it but it seems like it's a hormonal thing not a metabolism thing. But aren't the two of those things connected? I really don't want to change my eating patterns. I was just curious about the whys of it.

Btw, I've lost 30 pounds not eating breakfast, but my weight loss has been slowing the past few months.

I started December 1st, had weight loss for the first two weeks, and nothing since. I'm in the same boat. I am doing a fat fast for a few days to see if I can get things moving again. You might want to try this as well. I'm just trying to be patient, but it's hard, I have total empathy.

I can't really answer your question but I, too, have low blood sugar on this diet. It's generally 70-80, and I've seen a reading in the 50's after eating protein powder. How do you feel when you are in the 50's range? I was very, very tense and grumpy and anxious and disoriented. I can't imagine waking up to that kind of…

I've been forcing myself to drink broth twice a day and the problem is totally gone. In fact, I get a really good feeling from drinking broth all around. It's growing on me. :). I buy Better Than Bouillon from the coop. One big teaspoon in hot water twice a day. I was starting to get heart palpitations and those are gone,…

Yes, it is: Total: 2,380 97 15 286 92 4,436 Per Serving: 198 8 1 24 8 370 8 grams of carbs, 1 fiber, 24 protein, I'm sure you could lower the carbs if you cut down on the tomato, but I leave it as is.

Mine is simple Chili con carne Bacon Chuck roast, usually about 4-5 lbs, cut in one inch cubes Onion, 1/2 Red bell pepper Garlic Jalapeño Chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper 1 28 oz canned roasted tomatoes Cook bacon and brown roast, throw in slow cooker Cook onions and peppers and garlic in bacon fat, throw it all…

I am pretty new to this as well. Feel free to add me! My diary is open to friends.

Heavy whipping cream. I could seriously slam a whole carton in one sitting but I try to refrain myself :)

Thanks for the link. I browsed it but will read more in depth when I have time. I'm still getting pretty low readings despite upping my fat and decreasing protein. I'm also at a three week plateau. Lost my first two weeks and have been sitting still since. I've also developed terrible heartburn which I've only had in the…

I was just logging on to ask the same question, actually. I just bought a Nova Max and started using it a few days ago. I am only on week 5 of low carb/high fat so I'm not sure I'm totally keto adapted. I plan on checking my ketone levels in the morning and evening until I have a grasp of what is going on. I have checked…

I have a big carbohydrate intolerance. Counting carbs works better for MY body.

I am doing Atkins/nutritional ketosis. Finding it much easier to stick to and the weight loss is the same. Just couldn't handle the packeged foods and low fat anymore.

I used to be a marathon runner and eventually figured out that it stressed my body and made me hold on to weight. My body responds much, much better to long walks and long, slow bike rides. I also do pilates and yoga. Maybe you should back off on the high intensity cardio, running, etc. focus on lifting and slower cardio.…

Oh, and I made low carb chocolate ice cream. Yummy.

I am glad to say I made it through with a very full belly but I am still keto. I had one small nibble of my husbands cherry pie, but otherwise I was right on track. It helped that we stayed home this year and I planned lots of treats like bacon wrapped scallops, chicken wings, shrimp, meatballs, and artichoke dip with low…

Louisette, It's funny you just said that. I just was feeling nauseous so I put 1/4 tsp high potassium salt on my palm, licked it, and downed a bunch of water. I'm starting to feel better! I guess that is the trick. Also, I did cut out artificial sweeteners and I noticed that made a difference too. My only question is do…

Dark chocolate and nuts.

I have tried stevia in the past and haven't liked the aftertaste. It's been a few years though so I should get some again.

I've tried a few different recipes and I just can't get into the fat bomb. Part of the problem is it turns out artificial sweeteners really mess with me. Any good recipes for an unsweetened fat bomb out there?

I will stay low carb and will track but I am planning on going over in my calories. I'm gonna eat as many calories as I want and not restrict. I may also have a glass of wine or a White Russian.

We have a tradition of making pizza so we will do that but all my snacks and appetizers are low carb. Stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, chicken wings, stuffed eggs, artichoke dip with veggies, And low carb homemade ice cream. Guests are bring a pie and wine. I'll skip the pie and eat lots of ice cream :)

Quest bars, make dips and keep cut veggies in the fridge, hard boiled eggs, deviled eggs, nuts, smoked salmon and cream cheese rolls, dark chocolate. That's all I can think of right now. I just got a few low carb cookbooks and I've been getting great ideas! I just made some stuffed mushrooms that my whole family loved.