Hiya Loz,

Loz, I just had a look at your stats, and matey, I think you may want to rethink losing any weight. At your height 173 cm (5'8 in the "old money"), 135 pounds is already at the very low end of the normal weight range. If you get down to 110, you will be so underweight that you will be putting your future health in jeopardy.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but I have nursed too many people with eating disorders (ED) who have had tragic outcomes. I would hate to see you fall into the ED trap. Low carbing is about good health - not about trying to be super skinny.

How about starting off with your carbs at more of a maintenance level? I would suggest 60 carbs a day, and increase if you find you are losing weight.

I really worry about you and others like you. Please have a good look in the mirror, and see yourself as the lovely slim person you are!

I wish you all the best.

Rosebud