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Yes. For me, eating at CICO was awful because I'm hypoglycemic. So low-carb, high-fat paleo worked much better for me. I wasn't restricting for "no reason" as others have said. I even saw a lot of plus ups others have neglected. I gain muscle much faster than I did before, and so my body composition has improved even…

2 things I discovered (at least for me.) 1) Measure everything accurately, even exercise. It sounds like you are on the edge of eating too little anyway, so if you happen to be eating less than you think, or burning more than you think, that can stall progress as much as eating too much. 2) Don't be afraid to experiment…

Hey! I'm 25 and have a young daughter. (She's five, and adopted as of 4 months ago.) I have never been truly overweight, but diabetes also runs in my family and I've struggled with hypoglycemia and depression related to my diet. For me, eating well is also so much more than what I lost. I would love to support you through…

I am also the opposite! I have hypoglycemia (extreme low blood sugar.) If I don't severely carb restrict (<50g daily) and watch my glycemic index like mad, my overactive insulin makes me ravenous 95% of the time. (Due to low blood sugar, which convinces my body I'm starving.) So I either spend all day eating or trying to…

I was never on olanzapine, however, I found while on most bipolar meds doing a moderate to low carb diet (between 100g - 35g net carbs a day) really helped with weight loss (over and above results for Calories In Calories Out alone) and actually improved my symptoms as well. But like Tahlia said, talk to a doctor.

My mother is diabetic, type II. I have hypoglycemia (chronic low blood sugar) and find that under 75g total (so 15g for meals, 10g for snacks) is where I start really seeing my numbers stabilize. I am now trying to stay under 35g net carbs a day (carbs minus dietary fiber). Feel free to friend me, or ask for meal ideas.…

As an aside, I was eating a very similar diet to this, plateaued constantly (despite no cheats and daily exercise) and my blood sugar kept crashing, and I was I so cold had to wear a jacket outside during summer... in Texas. It took 6 months for me to lose 8lbs. And I was miserable that whole time.

I don't recommend this diet for two major reasons: 1) That many carbs and (if it comes from fruit) sugars is going to do horrors to your blood sugar. If you also eat at a calorie deficit, you may experience hypoglycemic symptoms: freezing limbs, irritability (like crying for no reason), and gnawing hunger. 2) You need…

It's probably bloating and waste, especially if your stomach is distended. (I have a bunch of pics of me looking weirdly pregnant, but it was all bloat.) Personally, I don't recommend fiber. It's okay for keeping you regular, but can make things worse if you're already constipated. If this is a persistent thing for you,…

I am also following a LCHF diet. I'm also pretty focused on a more paleo take to it (high vegetable/nuts/unprocessed foods.) Both of you feel free to friend me if you'd like support.

To improve the cardiovascular system, you'll have to do cardio, swimming will take care of this. And if you are swimming hard for about 10 min twice a week, that is enough to improve your cardiovascular system. For the rest of the body, you'll want to strength train. The major motions that will cover almost everything are:…

I don't know about any other deficiencies, but definitely watch the electrolytes. I find that most non-packaged foods have to be looked up manually. MFP has nutritional info for most of it, but you need to know how much you ate. (Kitchen scales are a good investment if you cook a lot.) Go to http://www.reddit.com/r/keto…

Also, if you need easy/quick calories, nuts are a great way to bump up your intake by 200 - 300 cals daily with almost no prep. Seriously, 1/4 cup of most nuts is 200 cals! And congratulations on the wedding. I'm sure you'll get there.

I believe that you that you don't have an ED, but you probably feel fine because your body has given up trying to tell you it's hungry, not because you're eating enough. I was in a similar situation about a year ago (only I was netting around 800-900 Cals daily). I bumped it up to 1200 and started losing weight like…

You'll probably have to make them yourself. I never bother with them because they usually have as much or more sugar than a candy bar.

This sounds really cool. I'd like to join!

For me, I just look for products that are chemical free. Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion is probably the best lotion I've ever used, everything else varies depending what's on sale.

For me, I log everything because my main reason for trying to shift into a paleo/primal diet is to manage my hypoglycemia and bipolar. Thus, it is essential I only eat 100g carbs a day. This will become less essential once I fully adopt a paleo diet. Right now the macro-nutrients are the priority and until I clear my…

I just started transitioning into a primal diet. I still eat between 100-150 carbs a day and 1 meal with grains, but that's only until I can clear out my pantry. (I don't have too many good ways of getting rid of opened grain packages.)

Two things: 1) definitely check with a doctor to make sure you aren't over doing things and 2) don't expect to lose that weight evenly. You may be able to lose weight more quickly at first, but slow down as you reach your goal weight. Once you are at a healthy BMI, you really shouldn't try to lose more than .5 - 1.5 lbs…

There are 3,500 calories in a lb of fat. So you should try to have a deficit of around 500 a day. MFP can calculate your BMR and subtract 500 calories based on your goal. (And remember, this is net calories. So whatever you burn exercising gets subtracted from how much you eat.) It should be under tools or settings.…

You have a REALLY high calorie deficit. It is possible your body is slowing down its metabolism because it thinks you're starving. Try losing weight more slowly now that you are in a very healthy weight range. Stick to losing 1 lb a week max. Anything more is unhealthy for your body. I know it sounds counter intuitive, but…

For me, the hard and fast rule is urine color. Doctors recommend that the urine is clear or mostly clear every time you use the restroom. The problem with getting hydrated by tea (I don't know if decaf makes a difference) is that it is a diuretic, so you may not be getting the proper hydration. That being said, if your…

I totally know what you mean. I try to "slip up" near the end of the day so I don't do this as often!

That's my lunch today! It's awesome! Thanks everyone. These are really great ideas. AND I already have a lot of it.

All the time. I think my warm-ups just don't cut it. Once my muscles get nice and limber I can usually push myself much harder near the end.

I love making pasta salad. Get some frozen cheese tortellini (so you don't need to cook it), add lettuce, a light vinaigrette, some veggies (you can also get great salad veggies pre cut if you are really busy), and toss it in a ziplock. Usually by lunch the pasta is defrosted and delicious! I also love me some…

I use 3 lbs. It looks like they are using 2-3 lb weights in the vid.

My suggestion would be to switch your workout. Start doing something that really challenges your body. I've also heard calorie shifting can help getting over a plateau.

Thank you all for your great answers. I feel a lot better. Diabetes does run in my family, but I have never worried much because I have consistently low blood sugar. (We tested my blood sugar frequently and found I couldn't get over 95, which is well within a healthy range, and I eat a lot less sugar now than I did then.)…