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Love reading all your loving notes to each other. I read through them every night before bed. I'm note a great note writer but I really do enjoy coming to this thread. I've had some trouble lately. I want my dark chocolate. Yesterday, I planned for it so I could still be under my calories. My carbs were over. I really…

Just checking in to read all your wonderful supportive notes to each other. My weight lose seems to have stopped. I have spent a couple of hours going over the TDEE rules. Still trying to figure it out. I'm not getting much exercise yet. The logging in does keep me honest. I have always been competitive with myself. I hope…

If any read my last couple of posts-I stated my carbs wrong. I was saying 25% of calories was carbs. WRONG WRONG I am sorry It is actually 25 net carbs not 25%. SORRY

Sorry - I stated my carbs wrong. I said 25% for carbs - actually not 25 % - it is 25 net grams of carbs.

I am also on a doctor recommend low carb. I eat only 25% of my calories in carbs. You can deduct the fiber to get net carbs, but only fiber not ( sugar alcohol) not sure if right word. I bought a bottle of ketone strips. I don't have to be really dark, only in the darker colors. Hope this helps.

I'm just checking in. I had a busy day and I'm going to bed early. Thank you for being here for me. If I feel like eating something I shouldn't, I come MFP for at least 10 minutes. I then decide if I still want it. So far, the answer has been no.

This is not what I did - and my friend thought she was being nice - which she was She has lost 50 pounds in December and since I hadn't , she gave me almost a closet full of clothes. I was excited about all the clothes. At least until I really thought about it. She had just given me all her fat clothes. Great.......now I…

I'm counting calories and carbs. My dietitian asked me lots of questions......when I'm eating chips can I have only one? How do you feel after eating a candy bar? Etc, etc, etc. She thinks some people do Better on low carbs and some low fat somewhat ever. But you have to count calories until you can judge calories because…

I love this thread. You all sound like such great friends. Laurie - Thank you for the explanation of the daily routines and Feb challenge Humble - I haven 't forgotten your email. I responded but before I could send the message disappeared. Too tired last night to start over My Feb challenge is to ride my stationary every…

My actual nickname is/was Tigger. I was always very active and jumping about. I also love to garden. Tigredia is a type of exotic lily.

I use MFP as my crutch. If I want to eat something I shouldn't, I come here for 15 minutes and read blogs and threads. I don't want my craving after reading the success and failures of others. Brings me back to reality. I do not want that nor need that to go in my mouth.

I've been seeing a nutritionist and she recommended the 25% of calories the first three months (1200 calories). The carbs from fruit and vegetables and maybe treat now and then. My treat is 27 dark chocolate peanuts. I love dark chocolate and it does't seem to bring on additional cravings. My calories might be low because…

Just checking in on my new found friends. It will take a while to get to know you all. I've had a busy weekend. My son moved back home last month. We get to have my two grandkids every other week. They are lots of fun, but I get really tired. It's also hard watching them eat all the time. I do think it makes me tougher on…

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Thank you Robinsegg. It is nice to invited.

I'm pretty new at this. I'm looking for some encouraging friends also. Add me as friend if you want.(any of you)

I've been reading this thread for almost a month. You are all wonderful, caring supportive people. I would really like to be part of all the caring, inspiration and advise. I have been obese for over 10 years. I have been overweight for about 20 years before that. I live in Tucson. I'm married with one grown son and two…

I know it is a February challenge but I have to tell you about the last 4weeks. I have lost 15 pounds and 13 inches. I was trying to keep my calories at 1200 with a carb % at 25%. The next 4 weeks I'm dropping to 20%. I'll see what happens. Is that how you do it?

Thank you for the answer.

Asking again??? When on Induction phase with 20 carbs are you suppose to watch calories also? I need to lose a lot of weight. I would like to start the Atkin diet tomorrow but don't understand how one can lose weight if your calorie intake is high.

Just ending here. How long did they diet?

Do you watch calories and carbs?

I say mental illness because of their self esteem. I agree with you. You know if you are overweight. I think a lot of people stay overweight because society has made them feel unacceptable and worthless. Why try? It is easier to just ignore it all. That is why they need help not ridicule.

"Just my 2 cents. There are two sides to the fat acceptance movement. One strives to stop discrimination and hatred towards fat people. The other glorifies obesity and supports the hatred of thin people. I support fat acceptance, but not fat glorification." My feelings also. I think people that are overweight (obese) have…

I started last month also. I have few friends, but mostly enter my info and read blogs.

You are an inspiration for all of us. Congratulations

I'm in - realistically I should say 10 pounds. I don't do anything that would be considered normal or realistic. My February goal is 20 pounds of fat gone, gone, gone!!!

I'm in on this challenge. I hope it can help keep me motivated. I am at 286 and my goal is 40 pounds gone by May 23. I have recently had major surgery but have started to walk, a little. The stationary bike is next. My eating seems fairly controlled. I am doing a low carb and low calorie.

I've been eating a low carb (50), low calorie (1500) since January 11. I have had little success in weight lose, 3 pounds. After reading the comments tonight, I 'm starting the Induction tomorrow. I need all the help I can get. I would love some friends to help me.:blushing:

Include me!! I need to lose 100+. My goal is also for the end of the year. I just turned 60. I just recently had two knee replacements and I'm ready to go. I am only eating 15% of carbs from total calories of 1400. Is anyone else eating low carbs and calories? I started on January 10. I have lost 7 pounds. I need all the…