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I notice many of the posts say-here I go again. Well, that is exactly what I said when I joined here yesterday. My problem is feeling somewhat self-defeated at the outset. I know myself. I start out with a lot of will power and make good progress, only to then- about three months in- (after about 20lbs gone) ,start that stagnant platea phase. I am a bit more determined now because its now about my being prediabetic. I have a four year old that I need to be here for. She inspires me, plus, I want to set a good example for her. Any advice on how to take it all in stride and not worry about the past failures with maintaining a loss? Also, I am not used to cutting carbs, just calories, so I am really stumped on what is a good go to food, that can be low carb but satisfying. Thanks.

Great advice. I will help you to mix carbs in your diet.
How to Mix Carbs, Fats, Proteins In Your Diet Protein.
Protein helps make up bone, muscle, skin, hair and other parts of the body. The body makes protein from amino acids in protein-rich foods, but it can't store amino acids -- so you have to eat protein every day.

Some protein sources, such as fatty meats and whole-milk dairy products, are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to obesity and heart disease. Other sources of protein include fish, nuts, dried beans and soy foods. Foods from animals, such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products, contain all the amino acids you need to make protein. Except for soy, vegetable proteins (from vegetables, beans, fruits, grains and nuts) lack one or more amino acids.

Eat a variety of proteins from different food groups. A healthy amount in one day is equivalent to a bowl of cereal with milk, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and a piece of fish with a side of beans.

Carbohydrates include sugars, fibers and starches. They're important to a balanced diet because they give the body energy and help organs function. During digestion, carbohydrates break down into glucose (sugar) and enter the bloodstream.
Sources
Fruits or milk yield "simple carbohydrates" -- sugars like glucose and lactose. Grains, beans, potatoes and some other vegetables offer "complex carbohydrates," which consist mainly of starches and fiber. Some complex carbohydrates that are low in fiber - such as refined grains, pasta and white rice - raise blood sugar levels quickly. A diet loaded with such foods may raise your risk for diabetes, some experts say, so it's better to limit them.
For good health
Get most of your carbohydrates from less-processed whole foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat six to 11 servings of complex carbohydrates daily. What's a serving? A slice of whole-grain bread, a half-cup of whole-wheat pasta or one-third of a cup of brown rice.
The body needs fat for energy, to pad organs and to transport vitamins. Too much fat can fuel obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease. But not all fats harm you. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may actually help lower cholesterol.
Sources
Monounsaturated fats are found mainly in olive oil, canola oil and nuts. Some vegetable oils, such as corn and canola oils, contain polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats and trans-fatty acids raise the risk for heart disease because they push up cholesterol levels and leave plaque on arteries. Butter, cheese, meat, poultry, palm oil, lard, solid shortenings, and whole or reduced-fat milk yield saturated fat. Trans-fatty acids turn up in solid margarine and a lot of baked goods.
For good health
Limit fast food and processed foods. Use low-fat dairy products and replace saturated fats such as butter with monounsaturated fats like olive oil.
How much?
In a 2002 report, the Institute of Medicine (part of the National Academy of Science) suggested these guidelines for a healthy diet:
• Carbohydrates - 45-65 percent of calories
• Fat - 20-25 percent of calories
• Protein - 10-35 percent of calories
I hope this helps!

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I don't feel motivated to do anything at all... I don't know what to do right now so I need your advice right now. Thanks in advance everyone here.