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Back at it
Hi guys- I'm Angela. I'm back the lchf after a brief break. I did it from Jan to April with no weight loss. Took a month off ( ate ok but prob more like south beach) didn't gain thankfully. I'm ready to start back and using keto os this Time. I guess I didn't go low carb enough so I'm working on that. Day 2 and I'm…
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Just changed by Diary Settings/Goals UP! Bulking or Reset??
I've been leaning in to upping my calories and in the meantime watching lots of videos and reading info. I'm wondering if I should have just made the jump since it has taken me 10 months! However, I wanted to check in here since I know how I felt in the beginning. Like somehow I was special and it wouldn't work for me. So…
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An Attitude of Gratitude- For those that understand the past...
It's that time of year again. The time that makes all dieters knees quake in fear of losing control, setbacks and such. But this year will be different. Why? Because I say so, because I choose to be different. This year I am so grateful that I'm on a path of health. I'm grateful that I am in control. I know that I live in…
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What I've learned by watching the scale daily.
After a break from the scale I have been tracking my weight, activity, macros, doms, and cycle for about 2 months. I'm not going to do it forever as it is just to collect data and even though I still have days the number makes me a little upset it has helped me to see what it really is. Just a measurement of actual weight,…
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Weighing in on Whey??
Today- I just didn't feel like eating a lot of meat. I'm looking at my journal and I had 40 grams of whey protein and I'm short about 30 grams of my protein goal. It's the end of the day and I just didn't plan well so I know the alternative foods but I feel like I'd like a shake, nothing else sounds really good. Sometimes…
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Inviting your opinions.
I picked up a 2015 calendar and have tracked EVERYTHING. I decided that now that I'm nearing my goal THIS will be the year I understand my body. I'm watching body fat measurements, daily morning weight, daily calories and macros, and weekly average calories. I'm hitting 130-160 protein, 50-80 fat, 150-200 carbs and…
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Looking for motivating friends.
Hi guys. I'm looking for like minded women to be my co motivating fp friends. I lost 40 lbs this year. Went from 43 to 18% pinch test. Have dieted for 12 months off and on. Now I have about 10 lbs left and I've been slowly upping my calories intuitively to support muscle and am so glad to have found a like minded group.…
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Meal Prep Ideas & Quick Meals.
I've gathered my fave go to meals in one place so I don't have to worry about what to make or get stuck in a rut. I'll copy it here if it's not too long. I'd love to see your "go to" meals. PROTEIN HACKS- Quinoa chips, lentil pasta, bone broth soup, add Greek yogurt when possible. I like to use Horizons Organic Mozzarella…