Angie5501 Member

I upped the calories today. It felt really good. Will balance them out better throughout the day tomorrow. Thanks for your feedback.

Patsy, thanks for the feedback. I do have IBS, diverticulitis, etc, but I had energy until i got about a week and a half into this diet. One positive thing is that my body doesn't ache all over all the time like it did before. I think all the sugar and junk food I was eating was causing inflammation. I upped my calories…

I've been counting total carbs and not net carbs. Some of the carb total is coming from drinking organic whole ground psyllium husk for increased fiber intake and heart health. Also, some fat is coming from taking fish oil. I have been drinking about 12 to 15 cups of water per day.

How does a doctor measure the resting metabolism weight? Is it done after overnight fasting?

I am taking my lab results to my cardiologist tomorrow. I'm also going to call an endocrinologist who was recommended by a diabetic to schedule an appt. I am taking everyone's advice and feedback seriously. The lab work had said that I was at high risk of developing diabetes which is why I did a lot of Internet research,…

I took the advice and changed activity level and a goal of 1/2 lb loss per week. The MFP calculator upped me to 1510 cal per day. I know that is going to feel much better. I am planning on talking to a doctor and a nutritionist, also. I appreciate so very much all of the wise feedback I have received.

By the time I wrote my response, a few more people responded. I am definitely going to change my profile to a not sedentary lifestyle, decrease the amount I want to lose each week, eat more leafy veggies, and add in some complex carbs and a little more protein. I do drink lots of water. Thank you all extremely much for the…

Thank you to you all who replied. It sounds like I need to eat more calories. I have been eating some green leafy veggies and broccoli each day, but more than twice a day was putting me over the carb limit. I have a hard time with dairy other than cheese or yogurt, so I'm not going to continue eating heavy cream or cream…

Two weeks ago today I received the results of some lab work that indicated that I was insulin resistant. My fasting glucose was only 81. What made them determine that I was insulin resistant was the triglycerides level of 153 and the LDL-p number was through the roof. So in the last two weeks I have gone low carb higher…

Hi! Congratulations on your first child! I know it's hard, but be patient with yourself. It takes some people longer to get back into shape and lose the weight. You will do it. A couple of things to look out for are, one, eating more than you realize, and two, not getting enough sleep. Both will sabotage your weight loss.…

Thank you. I would love to share meal ideas too. I'm doing this posting on my phone and for some reason, the screen was in French but now it's in Spanish. If I can figure out how to add someone, I will add you.

Thank you! I don't know how to add someone. Plus, for some reason, my page is in French. At least the posts are in English. As far as the bread, I have cut it out completely and I'm not experiencing the IBS symptoms. I don't know if it gluten or just grains in general. I've read about people making bread out of almond…