There doesn't seem to be much activity here, but that's not going to keep me from writing!

I'm an American living in Germany, where carbohydrate addiction and a low-carb lifestyle are non-existent concepts.

I'm coming off a 5 month gain of around 35 lbs. after almost 2 years of a stable, healthy low-carb lifestyle maintained weight.

So what happened? The day came along in October of last year when I simply said "it won't really hurt to have just one; I...

People often wonder about being self-employed. It's one of those things people fantasize about after a bad day at the office or something. At least, I did...

It should surprise nobody that the reaility doesn't always live up to the fantasy.

Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my unoiffical business rules that I've found helpful...

• The less they've paid, the more they expect. ALWAYS.
• People that take up a big amount of time and energy before you've got a project always

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I think at some point this week I reached that special place where it all clicks. I've had a rocky beginning - but know from reading here that's normal. It's not easy to change a lifetime of bad eating habits, especially in a world so intent on shoving 'wtf foods' down your throat (serisously, 100 calorie packs do NOT make a decent food choice!). I started, cheated, beat myself up, but tried again . . . and again. Hearing others say they too had this experience has kept me trying. And now??...

This is a tad long, and maybe tmi, but - what the hey, we're all friends here. Also, I'm honestly concerned about this effecting my eating, in a bad way!! Got a call from my baby bro last night - he is FINALLY leaving/kicking out that gold digging tramp he married (gee, get the impression I don't puffy heart my SIL?) I actually didn't meet her until he brought her to LA to get married (our dad is in a care facility and I'd arranged to have the wedding there) - so I'd hadn't chance to check...

LONG story short, my baby bro called late last night and I'm flying on 4 hours of sleep right now (thankfully, I can work in zombie mode!)

Last night stopped by the market, got some flax meal and tried the OMM - omGAWD that thing rocks!! Also clears you out, but wow, what a great find. I learn so much just cruising through the threads here.

Lack of sleep = lack of appetite so I've only had chicken broth so far today. Lunch I've got what I call 'cheesy chicken' - chix...