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Birth control pills didn't help me either. But acne on the chin, jawline, or mouth is an indicator of hormonal acne, although the forehead is not. Some people (like a good friend of mine and myself) have very stubborn cystic acne. Birth control pills help some acne but not really stubborn acne. I have tried several brands…

If I have a sweet tooth or I see cupcakes on tv and want them, I just eat some "low carb icing" which is just cream cheese, stevia, and a bit of lemon juice. I have also mixed a little bit of low carb protein powder in it at times or peanut butter if I'm letting myself have more carbs, it tastes like peanut butter icing or…

I have cystic acne and actually just came back from the dermatologist today. She has never ever mentioned stevia. I will tell you that I have done tons of research on adult cystic acne and it's my opinion that it has absolutely nothing to do with diet, especially since I have had it when I was a vegetarian, and now when…

I used to like Starbuck's Pumpkin Latte (or any coffee place's Pumpkin Lattes) but they are loaded with sugar (Pumpkin Syrup) so I started making my own substitute in fall. You can make this with or without Protein powder, depending on if it's for a meal or just a coffee treat. Protein Powder (Vanilla, Cake Batter,…

I am not an awesome cook or anything but here are some low carb substitutes that help a newbie to low carb: Stevia instead of sugar (not as bad for you as other "fake sugars") Shiritaki noodles, also known as Yam Noodles (in Asian markets- but read the label on the back to make sure it's the right low carb kind) also known…

I've been doing Atkins for years. I also work out, but Atkins is the easiest way (ketosis and all that) to keep weight off when you skip the gym for a little while. Feel free to friend me, I try to "collect" friends that do any sort of low carb diet including Paleo, Blood Type, Atkins, South Beach, gluten-free. . whatever.…

sugar = stevia pasta = kelp noodles or Miracle Noodle Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes = home made smoothie with coffee, scoop of canned organic pumpkin, stevia, pumpkin pie spice, and dairy or unsweetened coconut milk, and protein powder (vanilla, cinnamon, or cake batter flavor . . something that goes with it)

I have been wanting to make protein powder and egg ice cream! My "Oxygen" magazine has recipes for protein powder desserts. I have also made protein powder pancakes, cookies and cupcakes, and experimented with recipes I find. i like it. I am low carb but not low fat, so I can even make cream cheese icing if I use Stevia as…

Holy *kitten*, my mom used to say that too! Also, I remember eating huge bowls of ice cream and my mom never said anything about it. Then again, people complain they have issues when their moms told them they ate too much .. ha ha. I'm almost 37 and I feel like I just started to be able to stop eating when I'm out and just…

Kind of a mix between Atkins and Paleo and Blood Type diet. To me, they are similar. So. . I guess I am mostly Atkins (but with foods that aren't processed much and grass-fed and organic.) The Blood Type Diet for my blood type (O) is almost exactly like the Paleo Diet, down to not eating legumes and starchy foods like…

That is what happens with low fat/high carb dieting. You are hungry quickly and not satisfied for long. One of the reasons I do the very opposite, even though I used to like eating oatmeal.

I am no expert either, the only knee thing I know a bit about is called the IT Band or illio tibial band (I think that is how you spell it, maybe not). Yours doesn't sound like it's that. If it was, I'd say there are foam roller exercises that help and google those. Otherwise . ... I agree with everyone else. If I were you…

When I am dieting the way I should be, I eat a lot of the following: egg for breakfast, either alone or with sour cream, cheese, or an avocado (and hot sauce, I like eggs with a tex-mex or spicy twist) grass fed beef (if you can have vegetables I would say eat lots of dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, or seaweed. Good…

My friend told me they have "pizza night" at their gym, WTF? When I work out the last thing I want to see is a high-carb food in my face, tempting me to negate all the work I just did! So ridiculous. Have you ever noticed that next to a gym or Jennie Craig or something, there is usually a doughnut store or bakery? Ha ha ..…

I guess we have to just think some people either enjoy hurting people's feelings because it makes them feel better about their own shortcomings or problems, or they just have no clue what good social manners are. Don't let them bring you down. Most people wish they were thinner, better looking, more educated, whatever. . .…

I have been doing Atkins-type diets for about 10 years. Anyone doing something similar please feel free to add me as a friend! I really like just having low-carb friends on here so I don't have to read or listen to people spread so much misinformation about low carb diets.

If you ever read any book about low carb lifestyles, you would know that those symptoms are expected and normal the first week or two, then go away. It's pretty likely that you will be cranky on any new diet that forces you to change your eating habits, especially if you have been eating sugar and processed food. You can't…

I wasn't on any drugs but a few years ago I was doing what it sounds like you are doing and I couldn't lose any weight for 3 months. I was doing hard cardio for an hour each day and nothing worked. I also was lifting weights every day as well. I hired a very experienced trainer and although she said it didn't make sense,…

I have a membership to 24Hour that I never use because I love a gym near me so much better. This part won't help- it's part of a local university where I can buy passes. . but I was just thinking today that the gyms I love the most are the ones that are the emptiest when I want to go, and have the best weight training…

Everything has a good and bad point, so no one in my opinion can be 100% correct. Raw dairy has more benefits and less processing but it's illegal in most states, hard to find, and expensive. I drank raw milk or cream for a year and I was very fit then. (Now I can't find it.) Non-dairy- do it if you want but just remember…

I have a recurring thing like that. When I used to go to the chiropractor it didn't happen as much. For me I have to either suffer with it for days or weeks, or get a few deep tissue massages or go to the chiropractor a couple times. None of that is cheap, sorry i don't have cheaper solutions!

I haven't tried potato flour but I have tried almond meal, coconut flour, several gluten-free flour mixes that were a combo of many types of flours .. . I try to bake gluten free when I bake (that isn't often because I am low-carb). I do use xanthan gum now, my friend who's husband is gluten senstitive told me about it.…

Ugh, I disagree with the recommended settings MFP gives. Too many carbs. http://articles.latimes.com/2010/dec/20/health/la-he-carbs-20101220

my butt. I made it rounder years ago with squats and lunges and stuff like that. (It used to be flat before I learned to weight train.)

Aren't you trading for more sugars though? *I'm correcting my own post! Some greek yogurt actually does have less sugars than sour cream , who knew? (I love both but since I love the sweeter greek yogurt I usually stay away. I like the one with honey on the side. ) I'll keep my eye out in the store and check out the…

feed the cat ( she walks on top of my head in the morning to make sure I don't forget about her breakfast) then coffee. COFFEE.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maki1.htm That one has a box where you can put in your weight and it tells you 3 different recommendations from 3 different sources. Keep in mind this is a bodybuilding website though.

If you weight train, you need more protein to repair your muscles, if you don't . .. you need less. The protein recommended for this website seems to be very low in my opinion (for supposedly active people, anyway.) I changed my macros. My goals are higher in fat and protein and much lower in carbs and sugar than MFP…

Also try a magazine subscription to a weightlifting magazine. I get the women's version of Muscle & Fitness and a women's mag called Oxygen but you can get the regular Muscle & Fitness (and don't be intimidated by the HUGE dudes on the cover). The magazines keep me motivated, and they have photos of how to use the correct…

Add one "vote" from me for low carband low sugar, and NOT low fat. Been living low carb for years and low-fat never worked well for me. But .. . I would just tell you to read up on it and try it out if you want and see if it works for you. You have to give things at least a few weeks though. . I think. . when dealing with…