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Like others here I have found that I if I don't log I just don't lose weight on Keto. Anyone is also welcome to friend me.

People in my part of the country would look at you like you were crazy if you chose the Atlantic over the Sockeye unless you had to because the Sockeye was just too expensive. We think of Atlantic salmon as all farm and as inferior. Maybe it is not all farmed but we just feel like it is. If I were to see the word Atlantic…

The research I have seen says that sockeye is always wild because they have been unable to farm them yet. Sockeye should be labeled as pacific/Alaskan and wild. It will be frozen because they do not run at this time of the the year. I feel super lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest so I get Sockeye for $4.99/lb on a…

I have been on Topamax and Phentramine for 10 days now and have lost 9 pound without counting calories or any extra exercising although I am pretty active these days at work/school. For the first time in my adult life I don't feel hungry virtually all of the time. I now feel hungry then eat and feel full and stay feel for…

I have an answer to why the topamax is less effective for weight loss now for OP. For some reason, many people find that the weight loss benefit to topamax is gone or greatly reduced after the first time they take it. As in, if they go off and then back on again it will be less effective for weight loss. No other benefits…

While this would be nice in theory, there are a lot of people who don't have a food scale. Without a food scale measurements in grams is impossible. Also, you need to realize that counting calories will always be inexact because humans are doing it.

1200 calories is a pretty low calorie goal so I would err on the side of going slightly over. Based on your food diary I would suggest adding some more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Also make sure you're eating your exercise calories back otherwise your still starving your body.

Raw spinach.

What really worked for me was giving up sugar. I just don't eat any desserts or anything else with significant amounts of sugar, HFC, honey, etc. I also don't really eat sugar substitutes except in protein drinks. I do eat plenty of fruit. My cravings for sugar are gone. My hunger pains even when I have eaten plenty are…

I use low fat milk and protein shake. I use Premier Protein shakes which have some sweetness without added sugar (they do have some kind of sugar substitute in them) and good protein with about as many calories as low fat milk. The protein really helps me not feel hungry. For sweeter coffee I use more protein shake and for…

A longer and healthier life. Better ability to do the physical things I want to do. When I go back to work not to face obesity discrimination. To be able to buy cute clothing. In that order.

I would say that the best solution is to get rid of this unhealthy food from the house. It's hard to eat something that is not there. If all your food is reasonably healthy and not that tempting then if you do overeat at night it will be less food and less calories. Make the easy stuff to snack on fresh veggies and fruits.…

Cheese, melon, cashews.

I carry most of my weight in my stomach so pretty quick for me as my stomach has shrunk a lot. At about 15 lbs the first time I needed new pants. And I am needing new pants again at a total of 22lbs lost because I have been doing weights too and lost a couple more inches around the waist. Shirts- some are too big but most…

I have cut out basically all processed sugar from my diet and it is amazing! I used to feel hungry most of the time. Now my body feels satiated when I eat and hungry only when I have not eaten for a couple hours. It really has made the difference in being able to stick to healthy eating. I say basically all sugar because…

So you are 5 feet tall and weigh 107 and want to weigh 102? I think you need to realize that 107 is a healthy weight and you will see a lot more change in the look of your body with weight training than losing weight. If you decide to lose those lbs than take your time and shoot for maybe 1/2 lb a week. What is you body…

I am very apple shaped and it has come off my belly (yeah!) and boobs (boo!) first.

So you really drink half your weight in water everyday? How are you not dead? I am about 200lbs. A pound of water is about 8 oz (give or take depending on the temp of the water). So I would have to drink 100 cups of water to follow your advice. That would be 800 oz or 6.25 gallons. That is well above the 4 gallons that…

I would say that "Natural Family Planning" is a really, really bad recommendation. It is not as effective as the pill and really only an option if you want less kids. While it is more effective than nothing, a fertile woman will eventually get pregnant using this method. Here is a great, clear chart of Birth control…

I love my Mirena IUD! It has not made me gain weight like other hormonal birth control. Depoprovera was the worst for weight gain. The regular does pill was better but still weight gain occurred. A low dose pill was yet better. With Mirena my period went away for a long time. Now (after 4 years) I have lot spotting for a…

Lots of fruits and veggies in general. Beans, 100% whole grain bread.

Well the end of the month is here and I did not reach 10 lbs but am pretty happy with 7 lbs lost! Starting Weight :209 Goal Weight: 199 Actual End of month weight: 202

Soda (or anything carbonated) Cake (except cheesecake and carrot cake) "Gummy" candy (liquorice being the grossest) Beef Bars (as in granola, energy, etc) Chili Oh and Booze . . . Beer and Wine are gross but the fruity drinks are ok I guess.

The current medical advice is breast or formula until 12 month then whole milk until 2 years.

Well I suppose it depends on what your goals are. Personally I want to be thin but more importantly health. If you eat too few calories to sustain your body's functioning than your body uses stored fats and muscles too. Also you will have a down shift in metabolism and energy because your body will be like "I'm starving, I…

I think that whoever did the asking should pay. After all they likely chose the location (and therefore cost) of the date. After the first date the bill should be split in some equitable way. If one person clearly has significant more financial resources it is good for that person to pay more as dates continue.

For me cutting out virtually all added sugar and upping my protein intake to be at least 30% of my diet. Also I don't cut too much fat out just make it healthier fats. Eating more fiber. And just generally eating as clean as possible.

I would love to join! This is my first post. Starting Weight :209 Goal Weight: 199 Seeing a 1 at the beginning of my weight will be amazing!