BTW, you are probably less winded from simple exercises like climbing stairs because of your weight loss. Sugar and sweets also contribute to elevated triglycerides. Carbohydrate from any source will help maintain blood glucose levels and reduce the loss of protein from the body, which can occur when calories and carbohydrates intake is low. Remember, your body can convert body protein into energy far easier than it can burn body fat. Here is some body fat facts.
Fat cells have a large capacity to increase in size by storing more fat per cell.
Also, fat cells increase in number from birth through age 10 and increase at different times in life including pregnancy. If you were an overweight child, you are more likely to be an overweight adult who is more resistant to lose weight because you have more fat cells. Your body is always prepared for a famine and stores fat for that purpose. So if you have more fat cells to begin with, your body can store more fat. Lastly, testimonials do not replace nutrition science in proving what medical nutrition therapy is recommended for most people.