Wonderful story! 18 months is great! I am at 8 so far and loving it as well. If you do not mind me asking... what is a typical menu for you?
06 Jun 19 by member: liv001
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06 Jun 19 by member: jcmama777
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As one of my long time FS buddies you must know I'm totally applauding you right now. I've never been able to get past the 'terrible twos' of weight loss and maintenance but like you I've always done it low cal / constant hunger. I'm hoping and praying I too can share your statistics. Eighteen months with a minimal gain then loss... I WANT to be you when I grow up!
06 Jun 19 by member: FullaBella
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Hi Liv001! Typical menu for me - Breakfast = coffee with cream and butter or cacao butter. Lunch = simple protein (usually leftover from night before) and a salad with bacon, olive oil, and vinegar. Dinner ranges from simple proteins w/buttered vegetables, eggs and bacon, or casseroles (thank you diet doctor!). I also roast my own pecans with butter and salt for that crunchy/salty taste fix.
I eat NOTHING out of a box. The only bags I use are frozen vegetable bags. No more frozen hockey pucks (aka lean cuisine) for lunch. It has been a complete shift for me to go from highly processed foods to only foods I cook myself. Sundays are meal prep and planning days for me.
07 Jun 19 by member: RiverRes
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Low carb is the only thing that worked for me too. I know people frown on eating the bacon and red meats but it worked for me. Congrats and keep it going!!!!
07 Jun 19 by member: SheriLC
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07 Jun 19 by member: Erquiaga
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Thanks RiverRes. I love you menu. It is the kind of simple I really aspire to
07 Jun 19 by member: liv001
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That's an awesome story! I also do LCHF and fasting. I love this way of life 😀
07 Jun 19 by member: birdeegirl
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Hi Birdeegirl! Me as well
07 Jun 19 by member: liv001
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07 Jun 19 by member: ally_jo
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Ally_jo - I fast nearly every day for at least 16-18 hours (dinner to late lunch). I just don't need breakfast anymore. I also sometimes do OMAD (one meal a day). Once or twice every three months I will do a longer fast (up to 72 hours) for an immune system re-boot. The big thing is to mix it up. There are times that my body seems to hold onto weight. When it does that (scale isn't moving), I either feast or fast. Both have caused the scale to move downward and keeps my body guessing. LCHF feasting also ensures that my metabolism stays up and then I don't have to worry about my body thinking 1500 calories is all it will ever need.
12 Jun 19 by member: RiverRes
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