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Updated for November.

good job!

Not sure. The general rule is 20 calories or less, I'd say. Chewing gum would make fasting MORE difficult for sure.

Welcome again, Julie!

I have a whole new obsession with planet sounds as white noise: A bit of creepy, calming, and scary...helps concentration or relaxation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hADFOZY5BUs

Wow, Tracey!

I never post there anymore. Yeah, MFP is built around casual 30-something women with about 15 lbs to lose who want to run around and buy the latest Underarmour products. They don't want to be associated with what actually works, but might be considered extreme by these white, middle-class, treadmill jogging women that get…

What were you warned for? Specifically?

Yes.

OMG, KITTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYBODY DANCE!!!!

Don't mean to hijack your thread, but I'm not taking anything except Ashwaganda, selenium, B12, and D3 right now. They want me on levo as well. I'm just not ready yet.

I think my number went up to 7.242 or something like that. Doc wants to medicate, but I say not yet. I'm going to do a video on it, but the antibodies of thyroiditis are similar to type-1 diabetes and I have PTO and GAD65 both. My mother showed the same at 41. And everybody in our family has a thyroid that eventually…

I was recently diagnosed with Hoshimotos Thyroiditis. I have Gad65 and PTO antibodies attacking me. I have all but beaten back the symptoms, though, and in December, I will go back for another test.

I hear where the partner is coming from. And it's true--people don't want truth. They just don't. Sometimes it's easier to just give a general answer like, "Oh, I IF."

You got this!

Keep in mind that anytime anyone does a bear-esque maintenance plan, your body will learn what you are doing and you will start storing water even if you don't eat on the days you normally tank up on. It's normally (and most wonderfully, reversible).

Hey there! What is your starting weight and what is your goal weight? -Joe

Hi, letzlive! Welcome! Glad I was instrumental in bringing some newfound gusto for you!

Hi! Welcome! Way to go on the loss! You know what it's like to be on a journey downward, I can see. That is extremely valuable. Reach out if you need some personalized advise. -Joe

Nice breakdown, Jim!

I've gone back to strict OMAD with a meal at 7pm. I'll stay between 180 and 190, though.

lol Damn right!

Updated.

Hi, Brittany! Welcome! What are some of your struggles? -Joe

Can I use your before/after pics in a vid?

Hi, Matt... I can assure you that OMAD does not cause such things. Those are from your accumulated mileage and/or genetics, my friend. Glucose levels can be elevated when one starts OMAD, but they gradually come down as you adapt. High triglycerides come from your body's inability to filter your blood. Fat digestion, along…

I had planned to do a video on when to know how much fasting is too much, but you just solidified that intent; it comes back to: 1) Feedback from others that you don't need to lose any more. You get this, and at first, you ignore it, but then you start to mentally "squirm" with the following reasons. 2) A recurring feeling…

I just read these last couple days of posts...you gals are so cute! lol

Not really. I think you'd be okay. 10 calories isn't much.