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The time of day you eat has absolutely no affect on you losing weight. Just eat when you're hungry and maintain that calorie deficit and you'll lose weight! :)

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Alright, alright! So, if you're thinking about just checking out your heart rate during an exercise or activity, I definitely recommend something with a chest strap. That will give you the best accuracy, by far. I use the Polar FT7. Awesome price range (cheaper than the Fitbit Charge HR) and will give you accurate…

Your makeup is on POINT, @joanne882015! :)

That's what I thought she was talking about to! :( Or like... exercises to shape your waist! Not wearing a *kitten* corset.

Alright, alright, alright. I'm literally struggling with this entire concept right now. On Wednesday I decided, "ALRIGHT! Let's jump on the keto bandwagon!" So, since Wednesday I have been eating <10g a day. Do you feel full with all the fat? Totally. But I found that the meals are really restrictive. Plus, you'd be…

@pmm3427 THANK YOU! Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly! I really appreciate it! See, I hear you talkin' about CICO and I'm like, "YEAH! I'm doin' that normally and I can still eat pasta, so why am I doing keto?" Hahah. I'm still trying to just let it happen. But, you're right, there's many benefits to a low…

@pmm3427 THANK YOU! Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly! I really appreciate it! See, I hear you talkin' about CICO and I'm like, "YEAH! I'm doin' that normally and I can still eat pasta, so why am I doing keto?" Hahah. I'm still trying to just let it happen. But, you're right, there's many benefits to a low…

@spernoud actually, that's a rad lookin' list of snacks! I went to the supermarket yesterday and I got a boatload of snacks and goodies! And actually a ton of what you said are already on my list! I got some guacamole, avocados, two blocks of cheese, string cheese, almonds, sunflower seeds, liquid eggs (although a full egg…

@spernoud right? It totally makes the most sense that our bodies should be using the energy source we already have to get through the day instead of replenishing it with other sources of energy.... although that sounds like I'm making it seem like we shouldn't eat at all. Hahah. I promise I don't mean that! :) What kind of…

@Sabine_Stroehm, ah! Good idea on the TED talks! I didn't even think they'd have any on this topic! Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely give 'em a look! :) @Healthymom_5 thank you so much! That means a lot to me! @BarbieAS I mean, it definitely can't hurt to give it a go. I just remember I did a low carb diet back in…

@SLLRunner you're a sweetheart! Thank you! That's why I kind of think this "experiment" would be fun! It would be neat to see what my body does on this sort of diet, ya know? :) @BarbieAS I KNOW! I'm saying to myself, "Why is this giving you anxiety? It's not a life sentence. You can literally try it for a few weeks and…

You guys are totally right. I'm struggling to see the point in keto/low carb if I can still achieve the same result with my regular ol' calorie deficit, but then I remember, "Oh! Wait! PCOS! Remember that?" What would be considered in the "low carb" range then if I don't want to go full on keto? Would that be like 100g? I…

@ndj1979 absolutely! and i know in my heart of hearts that calories in vs calories out is what truly matters here in the grand scheme of things. heck, i wouldn't have lost 100 pounds without knowing that! :smile: i'm just tossing around the idea of keto due to my PCOS. @IsaackGMOON i don't think i could ever NOT count…

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That isn't even remotely true. The only way you get more fat is by eating more calories than you are burning. Protein shakes are a great alternative for someone who doesn't really know what to eat and wants to feel fuller, longer.

She said that she went to the doctor and doesn't have a thyroid condition. Calories are calories, no matter where they are coming from. It doesn't make a difference if it was from carbs or fat or protein. I eat a boatload of pasta and as long as I'm within my calorie goal, I'll lose weight.

Like we've been saying: you have been grossly underestimating how many calories you've been eating during the day. The only way someone gains weight is by eating more calories than they are burning. There is no such thing as starvation mode. There is no such thing as your body "preserving". If the calculator is telling you…

There is no such thing as starvation mode. The reason why you gained 50 pounds is simply because you are underestimating how many calories you are eating throughout the entire day.

This has been since January of 2013! :)

No special diet! I just ate whatever I wanted to and made sure it fit in my calorie goal! :D

This is nice motivation to get my butt to the park and run! :)

Hahaha! I think I just picked the most MISERABLE picture I could find of myself and use it for my before shot! ;)

You all are so wonderful! Thank you! I kinda teared up a bit reading all your comments. So very sweet :)

Hahahah! Easy for you to say, Mr. 106-pounds-lost! :) Thank you!

Ah! Thank you! That dress I actually got on the clearance rack at Kohl's! And I saw it and I was like, "Eh, let me even see if it's my size." Size 10. "Well, I don't know if it'll fit, but we can try!" FIRST DRESS I TRIED ON. And that sucker looked pretty lovely, if I do say so myself! Love when things happen like that! :)

YOU CAUGHT ME! I was wearing heels in the second picture! :) :)

You guys are too damn sweet! THANK YOU! Sincerely! :) It means the world to me! I'm here to root you all on! :D

Yes, because when you're eating only 900 calories a day 6/7 days and then that one day you eat like a NORMAL human being, the difference between the two is so high. You're throwing your body through a metabolic loop. I've done a lot better just eating my 1550 and restricting the amount of cardio that I do and increasing…