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I agree with what everyone else said? Why low fat? Fat doesn't make you fat. Your body processes carbs/sugar with insulin and the excess carbs/sugar is stored as fat. When your body is in ketosis, you become a fat burning machine. I eat a high fat/low carb diet and love it. I eat great food and feel great (mentally and…

Way to go!!!! Congrats on the first year...and cheers to a good 2nd year. You've come so far and goal is right around the corner. You can do it!! Love the pictures...you can go back to them when you're tempted to get off plan. :)

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Make a choice to stay on plan & work it. We got this!! Xoxo

You go girl! Such as inspiration!!

Wow! Tru2one said it so eloquently...I was going to say there's not amount of hurting someone's feelings that will make me eat off my plan. If they don't have anything I can eat (and I didn't bring anything)...I won't eat. No big deal. Good luck!

I second the avocado pudding. I use a simpler recipe than the one Gigi posted. I'm not sure whose it is because it was emailed to me, but here's what I do: Chocolate Avocado Pudding: 1 large very ripe avocado (or 2 smallish ones) ¼ cup water 3 tbsp natural cocoa powder (non-alkalized or non-dutched) 2-3 tbsp xylitol or…

Excellent!!! You can totally see a difference and I'm sure you feel 1,000 times lighter! Way to go!

I've sent & accepted friend requests...please add me if I missed you! LOL!!! I'm loving my keto life. I just celebrated my 1 year and losing 100 pounds. Things are looking good, but more importantly, I'm feeling good. No anit-depressants, no bp meds, just coconut oil and some supplements. Keto life is good! :D

Thanks again for the kind words! After posting these pictures and reading everyone's fabulous comments, I definitely changed my thinking. 100 pounds is MAJOR!!! 100 pounds is the size of a 2 month old horse! LOL! I think people aren't noticing because 1) they see me often and 2) it's hard to compliment someone my size.…

Thank you all for the kinds words!!! I do feel amazing, and I'm glad it's showing! I wanted to share these pictures because I know some of us shy away from the camera, and we need to embrace it as a weight loss tool. I never would have noticed such a vast difference if I didn't see it with my own two eyes. Thanks again and…

Woohooo! excellent success story, you've given me hope. So excited to read your story which is similar to mine. Celebrate it, embrace it, and keep it moving!

I eat them. It's just so easy to pop one in the micro for lunch. If I make one for dinner, I'll make mashed cauliflower to go with it.

Bought the dress! It'll be here next week sometime. Thank you all for the kind words & encouragement...it truly means a lot! Today has been a great day!!

This is definitely a miracle dress. I've got 2 from this same designer (the other is pink), and I wear them both all the time. I'll dress them up, or down. I've even rolled around on the beach in it! It is a remarkable dress. The front V gaps a lot now. I'm sure the guys at work are loving the side boob. I went to the…

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You're all too kind and yes, I'm wiping tears from my eyes. 1) I think people in my everyday life don't see it because they see me in everyday life. I'm sure they'll notice when I show them this picture. How can you not?! 2) Yes, I am standing taller in today's picture. In the first one,…

Hi Rebecca!!! I lost 140lbs in 2007 and gained 195 of it back!! Ackkkk!!!!! I'm trying to make this time the forever time, too. I hope you're gonna lose weight for yourself and not for your parents. No one can do it for you and only you'll truly reap the benefits. Good luck on the fresh start. You can do it!!! Positive…

Emily, that's awesome! Great news on the fitness, Zombie! Most people don't notice my loss yet. They know something is different, but they're not sure what. Mostly I hear, your skin looks great or did you get a haircut? That's OK with me. I know what's changed and they'll notice it too.

@renee - way to go on the loss! When you start keto, not only do you need increase your water, you should increase your other electrolytes too. Some people drink a mug of chicken broth from a boullion cube. The sodium is said to help with the headache. Some people drink a sugar free power ade. But yes, the carb flu does…

I don't add fiber. I get mine from veggies. Some people add psyllium (sp) husks. Metamucil used to have a sugar free version.

I haven't got a clue, I wouldn't think so, but you never know. I was at my doctor's office this summer and she said, I'd like to draw blood, have you eaten today? I said, No, but I had CO in my coffee. She said, ok, that shouldn't be a problem, but it might show an increase in your triglycerides, so just come back tomorrow…

1) Friend requests sent ~ I look forward to losing with you all! lol 2) Willy - sounds like you're doing great!!! I just tried Tuna Bread last night - very good. I also make cauliflower puree often. It's a microwave recipe & easily tweaked. I'm on a soup kick - loving the soup. That's so funny that you took your coconut…

Excellent post, Crepes_!!!! I couldn't agree more. I had someone tell me the other day that my brain NEEEEEEDs carbs. I simply said, I get carbs. My brain & body are using ketones for energy, so it's all good. :-)

Willy - I was just thinking of you yesterday! I thought, I hadn't seen any posts from her - hope she's ok. I don't travel for work and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. I do eat out often and when I do travel I take almonds, hard boiled eggs, beef jerky, chicken salad, etc. I also take my coconut oil to add to coffee,…

Fat & more fat! Fat is satisfying, helps with cravings & feels good on your mouth & brain. I'm a coconut oil junky. ????

Yay new friends!!! Sent & received requests. We can do this!!

Hi Anita! Thanks fro the request. Great job on your loss. I love feeling good AND seeing results! :D Willy - Tracking on MFP has made a huge difference for me. It really helps me be mindful of what/how I'm eating. I even look up things (add them) before I eat them. My ratios are usually 5% 70% 25%. I have a LOT to lose, so…

I Stephanie (&others)! I'm new to the group and looking for pals too. I eat a keto diet (high fat, low carb). It's what works for me, but I don't judge others on what works for them. As long as we're healthy & happy, we can do anything, right? My one year is March 23. I'm looking forward to reaching a mini-goal of 100 lbs…

Yes, we got this!!! I was reading an article, I can't remember where, and they were saying the people that give themselves positive self-talk are usually more successful. Yay you!!! Keep up the self-love!

I eat a very low carb diet and love it. I'm probably closer to a ketogenic diet than Atkins. What works for me is getting plenty of fat. I've read a lot of books, blogs, websites, forums, etc., and believe in the science behind low carb/high fat. My doctor recommended the Insulin Reistance Diet book years ago. It's…

There will come a time, in the very near future, when you think to yourself, "I've lost 50 lbs and I can't see it." Then you can take new pics and compare it to your old ones and BAM! 50 lbs lost and in a tangible format. I didn't take half naked pics. I love my body and take pictures of myself often. Even at my largest…