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Totally not diet related, but health related. I started going to therapy again. Had my second session today, and actually allowed myself to cry. That's enormous for me. Like so astronomically unlike myself. I look forward to making sure my mind is just as healthy as my body is gradually becoming.

I intentionally left the house in a tank top today, for the first time, and felt confident.

Bumping this thread!

Ha! Thank you! :mrgreen:

I went into a vape shop I haven't been in for several months yesterday. The sales associate commented (totally unsolicited!) on my obvious weight loss, and we talked about diets and exercise regimens for a bit. It was really, really good to have an almost-stranger notice and recognize my efforts. Also, I went to the gym in…

I'm Jessica, or Jess, or Panda. I'm 25 and live in Washington state with my husband, 2 kids, and 18 chickens. We have all the fresh eggs we want, and then some! I work as a call center manager remotely, which means I'm glued to a desk 8+ hours a day. Ouch. I'm also finishing up grad school. What is your go to exercise when…

I recommend net for keto. You can often eat up to 50g total carbs a day and still be under your 25net if you choose the right veggies. I bumped up my carbs recently and am staying closer to 100g total carbs, 140 total being a hard upper limit.

I'd like to record another loss, since Wednesday losses didn't happen :) Starting Weight: 334 Previous Weight: 248.2 Current Weight: 247 Weekly loss: 1.2lb

Thanks so much! I'm definitely seeing the waist definition. I officially have to take in the waist on every single pair of jeans I own/buy because they gap in the back like crazy LOL.

It really does!! I used to have chronic eczema and chronically flushed cheeks. I was always rather red and blotchy in the face. I can proudly leave the house without foundation now and not think twice! That red and blotchy has transformed into a creamy, smooth complexion, and I couldn't be happier! I wish I had pictures of…

You're inspirational. Keep it up!

So I thought I'd do an 8 month side-by-side. My face though! Good gracious!

It's like you scooped off the fat and found a shape underneath! Get it man!!

When I was doing keto, I was doing net carbs. Now that I'm just "low carb", I'm doing total.

Thanks! :blush:

Thank you!! These pics are sometimes the only thing that keeps me going!

New pics. It's been awhile! Lost like 2lb since last pics.

My favorite donuts are on the table. Let me reiterate... they are ON THE TABLE, not in my tummy.

Interesting. RDA seems like a teeny tiny amount of protein. Is there a solid recommendation for protein needs for someone like me? (tall, desk job, regular intense exercise).

I am 5'11 and typically read around 36% BF. That typically comes out to around 140 - 160lb LBM.

Is 100g of protein better, and up the fat to fill out the calories? I have no idea what I'm doing.

I've heard it should be .8g - 1g of LBM. My LBM is around 160lb. The 120g of protein I came up with is .75g/lb of LBM. If this isn't the best way to calculate, please do let me know. I'm happy to adjust - that's a ton of protein :mrgreen:

I haven't had that checked, actually. I've done CBCs and a glucose panel while fasting, but that pulls random glucose which is a bit different. I do take a daily multivitamin so I tend to think it's not that, but I know consuming vitamins and actually processing them are two very different animals. For now, the higher carb…

Can the dizziness be due to hypoglycemic drop? When I was pre-diabetic and with PCOS, I frequently had dizziness and confusion when i went too long without eating. Later I realized it was low blood sugar episodes once I had T2D. Its a horrible feeling. [/quote] It's very possible. My A1C has checked out normal and my blood…

I am not a nursing student, but I'm finishing up my Master's in Professional Counseling. It's rough, and rougher while you're dieting. I recommend taking it one meal at a time, and counting your wins over your losses. There are likely going to be days that are a real struggle. I survive by keeping on-plan indulgent snacks…

Thank you! I'm sorry to hear that you're unable to do keto! I think this is really where I'm getting to. Despite a solid 8 months of straight keto, keto is becoming unmanageable. But I'd still like to remain low carb. It's been challenging, sometimes in a good way, sometimes not so much. The dizziness has been very…

Previous Weight: 248.2 Current Weight: 248.2 Weekly loss: ZERO impact from vacation!

I've been having a bit of trouble hitting the protein goal. I was concerned if both fat and carbs are "higher" then I may experience weight gain. 140 is my upper limit on carbs, but I seem to be coming in closer to 100g most days. A calculator told me to eat 170g of protein, which seems... extreme. If I can back off the…

Pay more attention to the color of your pee. If it's appropriately light or clear, don't worry about the scent - that just means you've likely dropped into ketosis on those lower carb days.

Those of us who are in ketosis may often have smelly urine. It's very normal.