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If you've never done it before, Borchkins Jan 2018 #1
I've heard about the low carb "flu." Tobin S. Jan 2018 #7
The first 4 or 5 days without grain carbs are hellish. Cravings and irritability. After that emulatorloo Jan 2018 #2
Yup... It is amazing what happens when you break,even for a single meal and hlthe2b Jan 2018 #6
It always cost more to eat "right" Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #3
This Yavin4 Jan 2018 #20
Good luck, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2018 #4
I've done the low carb diet. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #5
I'm doing daily intermittent fasting. GreenEyedLefty Jan 2018 #47
Dr. Fung is a good resource. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #48
Good luck. I hope you can maintain it. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #49
That's good to know about your appetite. That is what I am expecting will happen. GreenEyedLefty Jan 2018 #50
Ive been on the fast-5 and doing very well on it lunatica Mar 2018 #78
I did the 5 - 2 diet for about 2 years and did lose weight, got lazy around the holidays and have a kennedy Feb 2018 #65
My first lab work/Dr visit since starting 5/2 Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #66
Pork Rinds....yum. safeinOhio Jan 2018 #8
I ate those... Cirque du So-What Jan 2018 #9
I do low carb for diabetes left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #10
Good tips! Thanks! RandomAccess Jan 2018 #25
good culture cottage cheese? Mosby Jan 2018 #27
I've never seen blueberry cottage cheese left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #29
no, its a brand I buy Mosby Jan 2018 #30
Well ... left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #31
I love Good Culture cottage cheese - the olive one is also good womanofthehills May 2018 #104
I can get it at target, believe it or not. nt Mosby May 2018 #105
Diet soda (no carbs) for between meals left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #11
Seltzer water is good too! I put flavored stevia drops in it. n/t woodsprite Jan 2018 #16
I tried stevia on my oatmeal left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #17
I do use Sweet and Low if I have iced tea because it disolves so well. woodsprite Jan 2018 #19
Diet soda is worse than regular soda. pangaia May 2018 #101
I like it and use it left-of-center2012 May 2018 #102
Pro Tip blogslut Jan 2018 #12
Good luck to you... PoiBoy Jan 2018 #13
Best of luck on your LC journey! woodsprite Jan 2018 #14
My brother just started a low carb diet and it was hard to reduce the carbs. procon Jan 2018 #15
Watch out for hydration cyclonefence Jan 2018 #18
keep strong! handmade34 Jan 2018 #21
Hang in there d_r Jan 2018 #22
Low carb is great! PennyK Jan 2018 #23
I am a big fan of low carb and I have an amazing addition Iwasthere Jan 2018 #24
Think of carbs/sugars as low-grade poisons - they are, hence Type 2 diabetes. Some tips... kysrsoze Jan 2018 #26
Rice is not a good carb quakerboy Jan 2018 #57
You;ll eventually find hte diet that works for you crazycatlady Jan 2018 #28
when you figure in the money you save from not eating out rurallib Jan 2018 #32
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE IDEAS AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT! Tobin S. Jan 2018 #33
Forget calories. Count carbs PennyK Jan 2018 #35
I'm counting both. Trying to keep it to 1700 calories and no more than 20 carbs a day. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #36
I've counted calories in vs calories out for about 9 months now BlueSpot Jan 2018 #37
I have discovered the secret to eating vegetables I don't like. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #34
A Few Tips And Words of Advice.... becca da bakkah Jan 2018 #38
I'm progressing well after 5 days. My clothes are already a little looser. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #39
Good to hear, Tobin, elleng Jan 2018 #42
I did Atkins some years ago and it did work. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #40
You can do low carb vegetarian. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #41
That would probably mean subsisting on nuts and tofu. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #43
There are 500 low carb recipes on dietdoctor.com Tobin S. Jan 2018 #44
spaghetti squash and cauliflower rice MissMillie Jan 2018 #45
I thought green veggies were OK on this diet. nt zanana1 Feb 2018 #68
Week 1 Weigh-in: 294.6. Down 10.6 pounds or about 4.8 kilograms. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #46
Congrats! Freethinker65 Jan 2018 #52
GOOD WORK, Tobin! elleng Jan 2018 #54
As others have said, low carb is not NO carb Freethinker65 Jan 2018 #51
All I eat are carbs. MLAA Jan 2018 #53
I respect those who don't eat meat for ethical reasons. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #55
Here is a free website for you MLAA Jan 2018 #56
This is going to sound a little gross, but it's important. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #58
In other news, my wife says that the ten pounds I lost the first week all came from my ass. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #59
Week 2 Weigh-in: 292.6. Down 2 lbs. or 0.9 kgs for the week. Down 12.6 lbs.or about 5.7 kgs total. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #60
Week 3 Weigh-in: 289.8 lbs. Down 2.8 lbs. for the week and 15.4 lbs. total. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #61
Week 4 Weigh-in: 288.8. Down 1 pound for the week and 16.4 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #62
Week 5 Weigh-in: 283.4. Down 5.4 pounds for the week and 21.8 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #63
Week 6 Weigh-in: 282.8. Down 0.6 pounds for the week and 22.4 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #64
Are you exercising? TexasBushwhacker Feb 2018 #67
No, research is suggesting that exercise is overrated for weight loss unless you live in the gym. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #69
Week 7 Weigh-in: 280.8. Down 2 pounds for the week and 24.4 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #70
Week 8 Weigh-in: 276.2. Down 4.6 for the week and 29.0 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #71
That's awesome! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #72
Thank you! n/t Tobin S. Mar 2018 #73
Week 9 Weigh-in: 274.8. Down 1.4 pounds for the week and 30.4 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #74
30.4 pounds is great! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #75
AWESOME JOB! KEEP UP THE GR8 WORK! I go strict low-carb whenever I'm above my desired weight... FreepFryer Mar 2018 #76
Keep it up, you're doing great! n/t LuckyCharms Mar 2018 #77
Week 10 Weigh-in: 274.0. Down 0.8 for the week and 31.2 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #79
Good on you Tobin irisblue Mar 2018 #80
Keep it up! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #81
I wish I had your discipline DFW Mar 2018 #82
Thanks, DFW. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #83
I hear you there DFW Mar 2018 #85
Week 11 Weigh-in: 270.4. Down 3.6 pounds for the week and 34.8 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #84
Week 12 Weigh-in: 269. Down 1.4 for the week and 36.2 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #86
great job Tobin! rurallib Apr 2018 #87
Good job hibbing Apr 2018 #88
Week 13 Weigh-in: 267.4. Down 1.6 for the week and 37.8 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #89
Week 14 Weigh-in: 266.0. Down 1.4 for the week and 39.2 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #90
I'm impressed!! bluestarone Apr 2018 #91
Thanks! n/t Tobin S. Apr 2018 #92
Don't forget moderate daily exercise Yavin4 Apr 2018 #93
Week 15 Weigh-in: 264.2. Down 1.8 for the week and 41.0 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #94
👏👏👏👏👏 irisblue Apr 2018 #95
Week 16 Wiegh-in: 261.6. Down 2.6 pounds for the week and 43.6 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #96
Good job, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #97
Thanks, Peggy. Tobin S. May 2018 #99
When you do plateau its the last battle you need to win ooky May 2018 #112
Great job, Tobin. ploppy May 2018 #98
Thank you. Tobin S. May 2018 #100
Week 17 Weigh-in: 260.6. Down 1.0 pound for the week and 44.6 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #103
Thumbs up! ploppy May 2018 #106
Week 18 Weigh-in: 258.8. Down 1.8 pounds for the week and 46.4 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #107
Week 19 Weigh-in: 257.2. Down 1.6 pounds for the week and 48.0 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #108
Wow! ploppy May 2018 #109
Thanks, ploppy. I appreciate the encouragement. n/t Tobin S. May 2018 #110
Week 20 Weigh-in: 256.8. Down 0.4 pounds for the week and 48.4 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #111
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