New and Need the forums for support

Hi all! I鈥檓 brand new (day one) and I can already tell I鈥檓 going to need some support! I鈥檓 37, female from Nebraska, United States. I have a 13 year old son and a 5 year old 馃惗. 50 g net carbs is my max. I started this way to get a feel for things. That is about 8% of my total calories. I鈥檝e heard others say to go lower, especially when starting but I can鈥檛 even imagine that right now. What are everyone else鈥檚 macro goals at? Where鈥檇 you start? 

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    • shaka625
    • shaka625
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Hi there. I am a 58 year old female. Welcome to carb manager!   I started around 30-40 carbs.  I now aim for 20 but usually go over. It is hard to keep carbs that low.  I am losing weight though.  Good luck!!!

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  • Welcome. I am a 52 year old female with hypothyroidism. I started at 1170 calories, 27g net carbs, 72g protein, 90g fat. I usually eat close to my calories. My net carbs are usually less than 21g. Protein varies, sometimes over by 10g or so which I鈥檓 okay with. Fat is always under. I started this lifestyle at the beginning of October. So far I鈥檝e lost 15lbs, but there have been weeks where I didn鈥檛  see any change on the scale. I鈥檓 just trusting the process and sticking with it. Besides I鈥檝e seen non scale victories such as more energy, no bloating, better focused throughout the day and no cravings. All of these also help to keep me committed to this new way of eating. I wish you success!

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    • Jsimpson1
    • Jsimpson1
    • 4 yrs ago
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    I just started and gained 2 pounds! It's freaking me out! I'm ok on all and under my calories...any ideas?

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  • How long have been following this life style?

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    • Joyce
    • Joyce.10
    • 4 yrs ago
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    Jsimpson1 

    Probably just water. I am doing a 3-day egg fast. I hope it kick starts me as I have plateaued, even not gained a lb or 2.

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