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20 Pounds Gone, Plateau, Need to Get Back on Track!
I was on MFP about four years ago. I've lost 20 more pounds since last October by generally following lower carb and exercising, but I've been stuck in a plateau for about two months! I had two recent trips, one to help my sister after surgery and one for family vacation. I came back from both trips basically unscathed, up…
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Homemade Mayonnaise
Anybody perfected their recipe? I've tried all kinds of variations: Olive oil, macadamia oil, coconut oil, different combinations of the three oils, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, etc. I guess I haven't quite found the recipe for me. I generally use the mayo to make salad dressings and I'm just not…
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Help With Lunch!
I'm a part time accountant and basically work the first 2 weeks of the month doing book closings. It's very tedious work and my days can be very long. I try to have a decent protein breakfast before I leave home. Usually, around 12-2 p.m., I dig out of my paperwork and find myself suddenly starving (I know, poor planning…
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Low Carb for the "Mature" Folks
I'm not new to low carb - been doing it in some form or fashion for many years. I lost over 25 pounds in my late 30's and kept most of it off for a good while. Then, life got in the way - raising 3 boys to be hopefully responsible adults, terminal illness in my father, the diagnosis of diabetes, work stress, and the…
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Olive Garden
I've been trying to figure out how to count this. I was dreading a trip to Olive Garden, not exactly a low carb kind of place. I had the salad without the croutons and no breadsticks (that was hard). I ordered the seafood alfredo served over broccoli instead of the pasta. It was heavenly, but I can't figure out if I did a…
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How Do I Get Past Stress Eating???
I did well all week, logged everything, was making great progress, then last night happened. One of my grandsons is having some health issues and is having some medical tests and my other son took his youth group to Atlanta and was driving back with a carload of teenagers in severe thunderstorms. I had picked up Outback…
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What to Eat Before Exercise?
I'm definitely not new to low carb, but am "recommitting" myself to what I know works best for me. My goal right now is 50-70 grams per day. I've been exercising pretty regularly, usually walking my dog or the walking on the treadmill, some weight lifting. My exercise sessions are 45-60 minutes. I generally exercise…
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Snack to Maximize Your Workout?
I usually work out in the morning and have some Greek yogurt beforehand. I seem to run out of steam if I try to work out on an empty stomach. Is there a better choice pre-workout?
