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Another kind poster here recommended the Happy Scale app to me the other day and I have already found it really useful in showing the "trend" in my weight loss as opposed to the daily ups and downs on the scale. If you keep at it, eventually you'll see that it goes up two pounds one day, then down one, then up .5, then…

Sounds to me like this guy just wanted to make himself feel better about NOT working out. I think you should focus on your own success and forget this guy's comment. Whether it helps you lose weight or not, exercise is great for your body and good for your mind! Keep up the good work!

@lyn_glenmont Buying a sack of sugar to add to cakes and pies and homemade treats is very different from having sugar added to almost everything you buy in a grocery store filled with processed food. Are you really arguing that people today eat in the same way they did 50 years ago--or in the 19th century?

@Ty_Floyd I find it frankly amazing how angrily people are reacting to the information you presented quite neutrally. For me, sugar may not have been as addicting as cocaine, but since reducing it drastically from my diet (going from a ridiculous 125g or something per day!) to a more sensible 24g per day has made a world…

[/quote] Humans have been consuming sugar since the dawn of time...[/quote] Humans have been consuming sugar since the dawn of time, but processed sugar is really relatively new. There is added sugar in so much of what we eat that simply wasn't there two or thee generations ago. You can argue that it has no impact, but to…

I'm happy that I started LCHF mid-November and managed to get through Thanksgiving, my birthday celebration, my sister's birthday celebration, my mom's birthday celebration, my office Christmas party, my family Christmas party, my husband's birthday party, AND New Year's Ever with a 17 pound loss!!! If I could run that…

[/quote] That's a perfect example of everyone being their very own science project.[/quote] I love the idea of being my very own science project. So much of what we read on MFP (and in nutrition writing!) is based on the idea of SHOULD and MUST, RIGHT and WRONG, GOOD and BAD. But I think discovering what works for you is…

I look at LCHF as an effective means of managing CICO, not a substitute for it. I simply find it easier to stay within my calorie limits when I eat low carb because *for me* eating fewer carbs and less sugar keeps me full far longer and keeps me off the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I don't find myself white-knuckling every…

I always need to eliminate sugar, alcohol and carbs when my cravings get out of control. I'm not the greatest with moderation so when I find myself craving sugar daily and I start to feel more highs and lows throughout the day, I go back to whole 30 or cutting back on sugar (reading all labels). ^^Totally agree with this.…

@Sunny_Bunny_ I think people fear it will be to difficult to maintain a low-carb lifestyle, not realizing that once you cut all that stuff out, it's easier than you could ever imagine!

Thank you all for such solid advice. @DancingMoosie, I will definitely set a fitness goal, as I have started weight-lifting at home. @Lorrpb and @Malibu927, I really appreciate the apps recs. I absolutely want to learn about how it really works--not just the stupid myths I have been taught!

I started November 15. So far: --I've lost about 15 pounds. --I've gone down a pants size. --I feel less anxious and have way more energy. --I'm rarely hungry and sometimes have trouble eating to my calorie goal, which is a miracle to me. On CICO, I'd white-knuckle it to the end of every day, falling asleep thinking about…

You look amazing!! Great job!

I also consumed too much sugar--in soda, pastries, cakes, cookies, coffee drinks. I honestly think I was addicted. I had to cut it out entirely for awhile to understand how much it ruled my cravings and my life. I stopped eating it about 6 weeks ago and have lost 15 pounds and feel great. I know that many people here are…

You look great! Amazing job!

CONGRATS! You look amazing!

You look incredible!

The calculators @Sunny_Bunny_ sent gave me great info (and a higher calorie suggestion!), so we'll see how that goes. Many thanks, everyone! Going to make myself an extra sausage with breakfast tomorrow ;)

@Sunny_Bunny_ Thanks so much for the links. I do count sugar in my total carbs but also like to see it pulled out for exactly the reason you mention: I like to understand how many teaspoons of sugar I'm consuming every day. (I used to eat nothing but sugar, so this is a very helpful way for me to keep it under control.…

Your calorie count seems pretty low overall to me, but without knowing all your stats/medical history - I can't comment much on that. [/quote] @albertabeefy I just used the goal set for me by MFP using my weight, height, and pounds-per-week goal.

Thanks, all. I am staying at my calorie goal each day and will continue to do so. I was just curious if any of you paid special attention to macros. Looks like calories are king here!

I know a lot of people here might not agree with me, but I think cutting carbs will make a huge difference. I also have hypothyroidism--have for 12 years--and struggle to lose. 5 weeks ago I cut out sugar and carbs and have lots 14 pounds so far. I know it sounds very difficult (believe me, I was the word's biggest sugar…

WOW! You are a complete inspiration!

You look beautiful! Nice work!

Way to go!!

I have one tonight, too. I had my sister's birthday party yesterday and my own the day before. So I feel you. I have been trying to eat a protein-filled snack prior to the event (almonds and string cheese) plus drink lots of fluid. I stay away from the alcohol because, first, it's full of empty calories, but, more…

Just started low carb diet a little less than 4 weeks ago. I've lost 11 pounds and feel great! Feel free to add me!

Three weeks ago, I cut out all carbs and added sugar. Believe me, if I can do it, YOU can do it! I was the biggest sugar fiend in the world. I started the day with a cinnamon roll and a coffee loaded with milk and sugar. I drank a coke a day and sometimes treated myself to a Frappucino in the afternoon. But I decided that…

Thanks for the help, everyone! I'm excited to finally be doing something that feels like it's not a huge struggle. I don't expect the pounds to just melt off without effort going forward--I've just never had it feel this manageable.

Also, my diary is open if anyone wants to take a look and advise!