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Mine are 25% carbs, 30% protein and 45% fats. If I am lower in carbs I don't worry. It seems to work out over the course of the week.

Meat (hamburger, pepperoni and bacon) pizza with plenty of sauce and cheese for my sons. Pizza topping casserole (same toppings) for me.

I started the end of May and am currently down about 24 pounds with another 75 or so to go. I started in the kitchen, new pots:pans (mine were really old and really worn out), lots of new recipes so I wouldn't get bored (so far it's worked) and just added the gym (mainly cardio) about a month ago (after tracking and…

Cinnamon powder just made me burp cinnamon.

Did they check you vitamin D level? Low D can cause fatigue (and achy muscles and joints) also. My protein is set at 30%, carb at 25% (although I am usually less) but I have a medical reason and do count calories. Everyone is different to the bodies needs. I have had no problem with doing cardio after work (except if you…

First thing I did when I started this time was get a nice set of pots and pans ( the ones I had were from when I married the ex in 1987). Then I started trying all kinds of new recipes and have found set etal my sons and I love. All take less than 30 minutes. We don't eat dinner out very much at all anymore.

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Love Kind bars! Dark chocolate sea salt and maple pecan are my current favorites. I hear there is a pumpkin one out now. Also Powerful Yogurt (21 g of protein), love the Key Lime flavor, haven't tried the drinks yet but here some of those are good.

Love kind bars, got to find these!

Tonight is grilled brats with mustard and spicy Slawsa (if you haven't tried it you are definitely missing out big time), probably served with a salad and/or baked beans.

My 22 and 23 yo sons live with me, talk about distractions. The oldest has the metabolism of a hummingbird and the youngest is 6-2. I keep snacks for them (mainly ones I won't eat) and they like my snacks. I am fortunate that they are supportive since I am watching carbs in addition to calories. But they eat what I do just…

I started the end of May and have lost just under 23 pounds which averages about 6.5 pounds a month. Not as much as a lot of my younger friends but I'll definately take it. If you average 5 pounds a month, that's 60 pounds in a year! I just added excercise in the last month and the last couple weeks I lost a total of about…

I keep a Kind bar in my purse and at my desk. The ones I buy have 5g of sugar and 6-10g of fiber and most of the flavors are pretty good. I like the Powerful Yogurt (Key Lime is awesome). It has 21g of protein per 8 ounces and less sugar then a lot of other Greek yogurts. I find it quite filling. Nuts and cheese are also…

And Gruyere, Balsamic Bellavitano.

Red Curry Chicken with peppers, onions, pineapple. A side of rice for those who want it.

Put 1 lb a week, that will give you more calories.

That's how I eat. It keeps me more satisfied. As long as your blood work continues to be good at the doctors there shouldn't be a problem with it.

Never. It's a lifestyle change not a diet. If I want something I try to make it fit.

The two previous posters are correct. See a registered dietician. They are a tremendous help and your insurance will probably cover it since your diabetic. I would also try to find one that works mainly with diabetics.

I am 57, have gone from 243 to 221 so far (since the end of May). I will get below (hopefully well below 200). I started with just getting the food and tracking my steps (I was about 2000 a day). Gradually built up the steps til I was getting at least 5-6000 then started back at the gym a couple weeks ago. Now in addition…

It's a fondue restaurant.

Tonight is pizza night! Homemade pizza for my sons, pizza topping casserole for me. All our favorite toppings, sauce and plenty of cheese.

Chicken Dijonaise with toasted French bread.

I am in NC and eat lunch out quite frequently. I cook more at dinner than when I first started but we still eat out some.

Beef stir fry with broccoli, onions and peppers. Seasoned with low sodium soy sauce and Thai Chili Garlic sauce. Over rice for those who wanted it.

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Smothered Pork Chops with baked beans.

Avoid low fat, diet foods. Add healthy oils. Full fat cheese, nuts, nut butters.

I started toward the end of May and weighed 243.8, currently am 222.4. I am hoping to see onederland by Christmas or shortly after. If so it would be the first time in more than 25 years. My goal weight is actually less than I weighed in high school so this would be a great start.

It is an extremely low carb (typically less than 20g per day) which puts you into ketosis. Some people can accomplish the same with less than 50g of carbs per day. You do a moderate amount of protein and high fats.

It's on my blog here with a couple other really good recipes. Myfitnesspal.com/blog/tryett