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I stopped wearing pants like 7 years ago b/c I gave up on waist bands :( I carry most of my weight in my belly (even before 4 c-sections) plus I have broader shoulders. I've lost 36lbs--most of it left my boobs, hips, legs first, but finally seeing some change in my torso. I went from 227 to 191 in 2.5 months. I found this…

I always recommend you keep the fat high if you're just beginning, but many others would disagree with me. I think most people benefit from the satiety of it. I followed the macros and lost very quickly (16lbs the first 10 days on 140g fat), but more importantly was off of diabetes and blood pressure meds within weeks.…

My husband has been struggling too, after 9 weeks, he's lost about 9 pounds. He was only eating about 15g/carbs a day and tracking macros with high ketones (I eat up to 50/g day with low ketones and have lost 34). The issue is that I'm pretty sure he was pre-diabetic. Healing insulin resistance is probably what's going on…

Thanks for the review. I think I just might pick this one up! It's kind of gratifying to see a book that supports the way I eat (well, I do eat dairy). I get so much negativity in other forums because I always push people to eat more veggies and not sweat the carbs. I eat up to 50g/carbs a day and produce ketones. I'm off…

I'm planning on losing 15lbs more by Christmas, despite a 10 night cruise in December. Eeek! Best of luck to all in hitting our goals <3

thats because missing one day of calories if you dont overeat the rest of the days means you are in a deficit.30 lbs in 60 days is 2lbs a day which is a really big deficit(aside from the water and glycogen that was lost from the keto). its not a special diet for weight loss. people can gain weight doing IF too if they eat…

Yes, that's true! I tend to write a lot so I made a unrealistic statement for brevity. My A1C was around 10.6 in late May. My doctor maxed me out on 3 blood sugar medications. I started keto/IF August 7th, 10 days prior to my next fasting bloodwork and my A1C was just over 6. My glucose levels were never over 95 even after…

I started IF with keto in August. I did it primarily to reverse and control diabetes. Within a couple of weeks my A1C had dropped significantly (10 to 6) and I was off 90% of meds. It helped me keep my insulin levels down for a longer time and I had immediate results. I lost 30lbs in the first 60 days (5'8 195). I mainly…

I wanted to eat all the things all week long. But, then right before it starts, I find my appetite goes away. After the first day is when I hit my lowest weight. Which was yesterday for me, I'm now overweight instead of obese :)

I've been doing keto with IF for just over 2 months. After the first 10 days, my A1C had dropped significantly (from over 10 to 6). Within weeks I was off of 2 blood sugar meds and off 75% of the last one. My blood pressure meds were reduced 75%. I no longer have issues with balance, wanting to be in bed every minute I…

I'm vegetarian and find keto has been really rewarding, for the most part. However, I had to admit to myself that I was actually going to have to settle for low carb, high fat since restricting things like onion and tomato was making me miserable. I get closer to 35-45g carbs per day instead of 20. So, even if you can't…

My life is currently a lot of avocado, cheese, nuts and eggs while I avoid carbs. I'm trying out a lot of non-meat, keto recipes. Search those and you will definitely get more fat/protein into your diet.

Hi, I wanted to bump this thread. I've had the recipe bookmarked for months and have finally tried it. The only variation I made was to add a couple drops of vanilla extract. I made it in a regular cereal bowl (I didn't feel like digging for a mug) and cut into 2 big slices. I'm having one w/ Smart Balance and the other…

I've had a good laugh at the interaction between the 2 men. :smooched: Graham is a definite 10, especially after reading about your amazing love of life and your family.

You sound like a great guy and it's really nice to hear you're putting so much thought into the situation. Personally, I'd suggest that you think of your son first and consider couples' counseling. They can really help you sort out whether your relationship is worth putting in the effort to repair or whether it's best you…

Thanks for all the good ideas! I've been using a Ninja drink blender since Christmas and have been buying a lot less soda. I try to keep smooth ingredients really simple and handy. So as soon as bananas are ripe, I throw them into a Ziploc and freeze them. I also keep frozen strawberries. I'll throw a big cup of crushed…

I think that you'll find you become more confident with age. I'm assuming you're pretty young still...once you're over 30, you tend to just start giving up some of the anxieties you have when you're younger. It also takes work to feel good in your own skin. Do you think you have issues with depression or anxiety? Can you…

Hi, I just sent you a friend request. When you check the site often, it can be really motivating. I've been MIA for months, but want to get back on track with the help of others. I hope you're able to reach all your goals :)

I'm THAT vegetarian, the one who is reaching for the ranch dressing and is anything but healthy. I gave up red meat at age 12 and went close to vegan at 16 (no animals, gelatin, eggs). I have added eggs back into my life during my first pregnancy. I also occasionally take fish oil supplements, which completely weirds me…

Thanks so much, I bookmarked the site. I love this idea for afternoon cravings!

My Fitbit died in 2 weeks. Customer service tried to help me 'fix' it, but then it totally stopped working. It was cute in theory, but wish they would have replaced it for me (the way Amazon quickly sent me a new Kindle at the first mention of problems). I wish I could vouch for the product, but my experience was a dud. It…

There is a lot of scientific data that supports calorie restriction. There are people who embrace the lifestyle. Unfortunately, I love food and would prefer to just enjoy life rather than focusing singularly on longevity. You can't predict tomorrow, but you can plan to live it as fully as possible and make health a…

Raises hand...me! me! I also have 7 more lbs to get under 200. I'd love love love someone to help keep me motivated. Most of my friends aren't logging in lately :(

I can definitely see the difference in your arms and your legs are looking slimmer too. Keep up the great work, you're truly an inspiration! I can't wait to hear you had to go buy a whole new wardrobe.

My wake up call was 4 weeks ago today. I was told I was too unhealthy to continue in the arthritis medication study I was in. My triglycerides were 622. My liver was failing to get any better. My weight had gone up to it's highest point. I've been taking 4 blood pressure pills a day, most since I was 19 years old. I felt…

I can definitely use new friends to help with motivation! Most of mine have stopped logging in lately, too. But, I love the site and the people I've met on it.

Wow! You look great and did it in such a short amount of time. I'm sorry about your loss, my grandparents were my best friends too. I miss them every day.

I try not to buy too many clothes b/c I don't want those to be too big in a few weeks, but I do buy a new hand bag or beach tote. I also like the idea of going for a mani/pedi or to buy a new item of makeup at the dept. store.

Awww, congrats, Papa Jeff!

You have no idea how many times I've been tempted to order a deep dish veggie lately...but then I think about the calories and end up zapping a Lean Cuisine or eating a handful of nuts. It's not easy at all, but having MFP has helped me stay on track more often. Feel free to add me, it's fun meeting new people to encourage…