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This is the last post I will make here and in the forums in general. Fine, you don't agree with me. Fine, what works for me may not work for you and visa versa. But calling me everything but lazy is too far. You don't know me. You don't know my lifestyle. When I referred to my diet, I was talking about my diet as a…

Thanks for the clarification. Diabetes runs heavy in my family as well. So, maybe there is a connection between these two things, in fact I am sure there is.

Dude, you totally aren't getting it. I am taking responsibility. I am working hard to correct this problem. I am also diligently trying to understand the why. They are not mutually exclusive.

Thank you for hearing me. You are absolutely right that there is more involved than insulin. Other hormones and genes, and environmental factors like a drastic change in diet spurred by a famine or sudden shift in location, etc. all play into it.

And what did you do? Did you in any way cut the amount of carbohydrates and/or sugars from your diet? If so, then I am sure that helped. And I am working on this - I am losing weight - so if that is the criticism of me, then it is unfounded.

Thank you for your comments. That's what I am trying to say but I think you said it much better.

I didn't buy his book. I used something called the public library. Plus, you can get what he is saying in the FREE videos on YouTube and his blog. So, there you go.

I do not abuse food. And yes, if you don't understand the "why" then how can you truly understand how to correct the problem? When I was a teenager, the official wisdom about how to lose weight was to eat a high-carb (whole grain), low-fat diet and to exercise. I did this and actually GAINED weight. I was diligent but I…

But I can assure you that they are not eating a high-carb diet and the first thing they cut out is the sugar in their diet. Even by reducing calories and eating a low-fat diet we will restrict carbs in some way - the percentage of all sources of calories is reduced. This alone could account for the reduction of weight and…

Well agree or don't agree, can you tell me how fat accumulates in the body? Other than the simplistic answer of calories in/calories out? Can you offer another hypothesis? As far as trying, I am and I'm losing! I just refuse to take things at face value. I want to know why, how, what. Anyway, like I said, this site is set…

How about quinoa? It low in carbs, high in protein. Here's the data from the food database on here. Bulk quinoa: Calories 222 Sodium 13 mg Total Fat 4 g Potassium 318 mg Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 39 g Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 5 g Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g Trans 0 g Protein 8 g Cholesterol 0 mg Vitamin A 0%…

How are you dropping so fast? What are you doing exercise and food wise? Congrats on the great progress!

Wow! You are so inspiring! Can't wait till I am able to post such a success story!

Great job! You look great!

Great! Thanks for posting that link. Makes since. I can tell she put on a lot of muscle.

Right. I honestly have never been even close to a normal weight since the age of 5 or 6 so I am just trying to get an idea of where I should be. I think the BMI scale is too low but I won't know for sure until I get into a more normal range for my height. Yes, I am 5'2". Thanks.

That site helps a lot! Thanks

Thank you all for your replies. I appreciate your wisdom on this issue!

I wondered about this myself. I am happy to lose 1-2 pounds a week but my boyfriend watches Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition (not a bad show by the way) and thinks I could be losing a pound a day. I keep telling him that it is unrealistic. Those people have a lot more to lose, they work out 5 hours a day, and they have…

I'm 30 (31 in September). Feel free to add me! 5'2" currently 257 lbs.

Sounds great!

Great Job! I too did not include the weight I had lost before joining MFP. I think I will go back and change it. I lost 40 pounds last year, took a break and am now back at it. Thanks for posting.