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What happens if I don't/didn't lose a lot of weight the first week or 2? Does it mean I did not use all of my glycogen stores? And does it that I am still not in ketosis 5 weeks later, despite keeping my carbs below 30 (usually closer to 20)? Yikes!

Today went great! I did my first intentional IF from 8:30 last night to 12:30 this afternoon. And I wasn't hungry.....1st time ever! In the past If I skipped breakfast, I was hungry all day. I did approx 3 hours of heavy yard work today trimming trees manually, hauling the tree branches and raking. Added broth this morning…

Thanks @Karlottap !

July 1-7 I feel like I'm really getting used to this. I do find the simpler my meals, the easier it is to stay on track! But, I still have a lot to learn. I'm reading a ton and downloaded some podcasts (still need to listen to them, though). Logged every day- yes Water-yes 8 glasses a day Carbs- yes- I'm keeping the under…

Can you tell me the name of the group? I looked up "over 50's ladies LCHF" and couldn't find the group. Thanks!!

Logged- yes Carbs under 30-yes Calories-about 100 over....not too bad Water- 8 glasses Sleep-

July goals for my are: Keep carbs >30 Calories 1300 Stay consistent with logging everyday, including licks, tastes, and bites Weigh my food for more accurate tracking Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day Take measurements every week Stay focused on the process and don't worry about the rest. Don't compare myself to anyone…

I have been doing some snacking and eating more often than I should....I need to pay more attention!

I will definitely post again! Although, I'm sure I kicked myself out and will have to start over again after this 4day weekend at my son and daughter-in-law's.....they are trying to keep me compliant, but things are sneaking in....ah well, I'll just do the best I can

Yes, it is encouraging!

Whew what an exhausting past 2 days it has been! Worked my butt off! Still have another one to go! Logged-yes Carbs-over (42) still not bad Calories-over my budget, but I worked so darn hard today....I actually earned over 2400 calories, so still under overall Exercise /activity-tons! Hubby and I moved steel wall panels…

For 6/28 logged-yes carbs - under 25 calories-under-- exercise/activity- A LOT....hubby and I cleaned out our 40 ft cargo container and re-arranged it water-probably 10 glasses vitamins-nope sodium-pickles, olives and pickles! sleep-to bed at 11 PM So far, I"m doing pretty good for my first month of the WOE:)

Happy Monday! I made it through the week's end without stumbling. Now next weekend could be a different story.... Logged-yes Carbs-yes-22 Calories-yes just under Sodium-so-so....I'm still working on tweaking it Exercise-not so much...light housework and running around for supplies Sleep-7 hrs I took measurements today…

Happy Monday! Finally got the rest of our carpet installed today! I managed to get through the weekend without stumbling.....now next weekend could be a different story..... Logged-yes Carbs-22 Calories- just under 1300 Water-yes Sodium-so-so.....I'm still working on that one..... Exercise-nope....I had to do the running…

I still haven't got a scale, but I took measurements and I definitely have a NSV!! For the first 3 weeks, I couldn't see any changes (shall we say impatient? Lol! I mean everyone else at least loses water weight! )So, I took measurements. Then, this week I measured again.....and I lost some inches! 3 1/4-inches…

I was going to get the keto strips and test, but our local store was out of them. I'm glad I didn't waste my money on them, because when I got home that night I read on this forum that they are totally unnecessary.

For the first 3 weeks, I couldn't see any changes (shall we say impatient? Lol! I mean everyone else at least loses water weight! )So, I took measurements. Then, this week I measured again.....and I lost some inches! 3 1/4" overall....3/4 inch off my waist & 3/4 inch off my hips! Yay!

Things I hate about LCHF: Having to work so hard to get enough salt Trying to find a way to eat at social gatherings without people saying something or trying to tell me how wrong this WOE is..... Not being able to have ice cream or fruit, especially when it's 112 degrees outside! No alcohol, especially Wine and no carrot…

Logged-yes Calories-under Carbs- - yes Water-yes Exercise-yes Sodium-getting better everyday Magnesium-yes Sleep-only got 7hours....going to bed earlier tonight

@SamandaIndia my experience with disappearing texts and using emoticons is on my iPad.

So today I went to a party for my grandson's 3rd birthday. I had a ball. Brought food I could eat, knowing it would be barbecue and potluck. I logged everything I ate and ate on Plan! I focused on the company and I didn't feel tempted at all to eat any cake, chips, cookies, egg rolls...I just had 1tiny taste (finger taste)…

I was pretty angry, too! My post was also long and pretty epic. Did you use emoticons? Someone just told me that MFP eats them up and causes your posts to vanish. We'll see

Thanks! Good to know! No more emoticons ;)

That's how I am with Oreos...they are not allowed in this house...it's the only store bought cookie I do this to! Now homemade chocolate chip with pecans.....not allowed either...sigh....

Perhaps, I'll get to this point at some time.....but for now I'll just stay away form it completely

Me, too!

Okay....I give up I have written a very long post about my plans for the party today 5 times and it keeps disappearing.....what gives???

Today I have a birthday party for my 3year old grandson

Today I have a birthday party to go to for my 3 year old grandson

For June 24th....I wrote this last night and forgot to hit the "save post"button! I feel pretty good about my consistency Logged-yes Calories-yes, under Carbs-yes, under Sodium-better....I'm adding more salt to things a little at a time Water-yes-9 glasses Activity-20-30 minutes....moved boxes, furniture, sweeping, primed…