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Not only did you loose 50 pounds....you lost about 15 years !! You look like a kid again !!! Good JOB !!!!

I had a horrible time when I started LC, then I switched to Coconut Oil for cooking. A little bit to scramble my eggs and even a 1/4 teaspoon in my coffee has done wonders. You don't taste anything when you use it. I have even used it on my dry elbows with great success !! Read up on the great qualities of it and you'll be…

Although I LOVE my steak (A LOT) I am crazy about Faux Potatoes !!! Yummy !!!

Can you open up your diary so we can take a peek and maybe spot some "oops" areas ?

Well, my first CS was 28 years ago, 21 years ago and a 13 year old too !! I can tell you for those just having one....work on it now. The longer you wait the harder it is going to be. I've dropped 25 pounds and it is getting better but don't think I will ever have the flat tummy again. I do know drinking lots of water…

I weigh every morning. I need the reassurance things are happening and I need to know when things are not going the right direction so I can "tighten" it up !!!

Really ? Water weight ? I've been low carb since 4/6/12, lost 24 pounds and overall 19.75 inches. If that's all water weight...I must have been a walking water balloon !! :laugh: :laugh:

I just looked back over a few days of your diet and right off I can see two things. You are not eating enough and you are eating way too many carbs. 150-200 carbs each day is a lot ! Try replacing those carbs with protein and greens. Add some fat in also. I've added Coconut Oil for cooking and it's making great changes.…

Since I am doing Low Carb, I'm using the Smoothie King's Gladiator Shake. It's 45 g of protein with only 1 carb. It's super tasty !!

Excellent advice. Push the water and it will flush it out. I had unsweet tea with dinner one night, waitress offered me a "to-go" cup, half way home and taken several big sips I realized it was not my splenda I was tasting but pure sugar. Grrrr.... started pushing the water and within 24 hrs, was ok. Lesson learned.

You look amazing and so happy !! The picture of you in the black dress is just perfect !! Great job !!

I too use the coconut oil. I cook with it and even put a small teaspoon in my hot coffee in the mornings. Has helped 100 percent !! And it has amazing other benefits too !! Do some research...you will be surprised !!!

I don't run....., yet...... from from the "fat girl" walking the track..... Thank you. You will never know how much I appreciate this. :heart:

I hope you know how caring and smart you really are !! Excellent answer !! Everyone is carrying within them a struggle. I LOVE that !!!

Oh....and my weakness is hot Krispy Kreme Donuts......it's a Southern thing too LOL

You HAVE to try Faux Potatoes..... It's too close to mashed potatoes to tell 1 medium head cauliflower 1/2 package (4 oz) Philli Cream Cheese 1/2 stick butter Steam the cauliflower until really soft, drain as much water you can Combine in a big bowl the cauliflower and the cheese and butter. I use a hand Blender and mix…

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That had to be one of the best post I've read on here !! Great inspiration !!! Thank you !

I'm seriously thinking about putting chickens in the yard......got to be cheaper !! :laugh:

20 pounds of water ? My God.... I must have been a frickin' water balloon !! LOL !!!! Yes, the beginning it is water....water weight your body has been holding...but then it's a fat burning machine. Part of being on LC is the resistance you will hear from all angles. Be strong, you know what's really going on and how your…

I haven't tried them, but for me..... it would be to easy to jump right from sugar-free to sugar packet. I need more time to build up my resistance :laugh:

Oh and another reason to log everything : You must make sure you're getting plenty of fat/oils. And I too have to watch the sodium !

Congrats on your decision..... but low carb diet won't have room for juice or beer !! Tea and water. Try sugar free crystal light but in moderation. Protein shakes are very tasty when made with almond milk. There's several great LC groups on MFP so search for us and join up. Lots of great info Good Luck !!

This really depends on what type of weight loss plan you are going to follow. We're all different and so are our diet plans. Some low calorie, some low carb, some low fat. You have to find your nitch !! I'm personally doing low carb, about 20 to 40 carbs per day. This works for me. If you are interested in a controled carb…

Although we don't take the same supplements I have started logging them. Mostly for tracking purposes. But mine have no carbs so not an issue here.

I log everything. I really don't watch calories too closely but enough to make sure I'm eating enough. However I watch carbs, sodium and fat. I have to watch sodium because I am very sensitive to it, fat to make sure I get enough....... And logging everything gives me a good idea what may or may not be causing issues if…

You know you're a LC when you forget what groceries are on the inside isles because all you ever shop is the perimeter. (Dairy, Cheese, Meat then Produce.....DONE)

LMAO !!!!!!!!!!

Hello !! I'm in Pensacola !! I'm using Low Carb to drop the weight and just love it !! Anyone doing Low Carb seriously is welcome to add me as a friend ~~!!

I am doing Low Carb and next May (my goal date) Carnival Cruises has a Low Carb cruise. My sister (also LC) is going with me !! I can't wait to sit by the pool in my suit !!!