CarolAnn
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Hello, everyone!Hi! My name is Carol Ann and I am very glad to be here! This is only the second forum I have ever joined, and I am looking forward to getting know all of you. I am a 39 year old divorced mother of two. My son is 19 years old and in college, and my daughter is a 15 year old high school junior.
I have followed a low carb lifestyle for over two years now. In the first six months I lost fifty pounds, going from 196 lbs to 146 lbs. The scales are back up to 149, but I'm going to get those three pounds off and then some. My goal is to weigh no more than 120 pounds. I am only 5'1", so that would be a good weight for me.
I am looking forward to being a part of your community! 
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Alisa
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Hi CarolAnn! 
Wow, congratulations on your loss so far! Fifty pounds is a huge accomplishment. What sort of plan are you following?
You should start a journal so you can mark your journey down to 120. Glad you've joined us! 
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Heather
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And we are so glad to meet you! 
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CarolAnn
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Thanks for the welcome! I started out with Protein Power, counting carbs minus fiber grams. I try to stay between 20 and 30 grams of carbs each day. After a rough, drawn-out divorce and much stress, I had packed back on 11 of those fifty pounds.  I have recently shed 8 of those. I can't be too strict, like with meat and eggs only. I try to avoid all refined sugar and starchy foods. I eat a lot of meat, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, low-carb high-protein bars and puddings, plus low-carb milks. I don't eat a lot of fruits and veggies (I should incorporate more!), but I take a load of vitamins and supplements each day. I don't fit in a lot of exercise. (Work is a killer!) That is my basic plan. If I want something in particular that I might be craving, I just eat a small amount and count the carbs. It isn't rocket science, but it has worked for me! 
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kateryna
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Welcome CarolAnn and congrats on the weight loss so far
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Suzanne
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Sorry to be so late saying howdy! I was out of town. But I see you made yourself at home. Good!
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