You know the food pyramid is all wrong. What we've been told all our lives is based on rather slim science and has been widely debunked.
If you are cutting out carbs you are also probably cutting out a lot of gluten, which could effect your labs.
Palmetto, sounds like you on a keto (ish) diet. Wife and I have been on keto for 6 weeks, I am down 22 lbs. I have been cheating with beer, but I have cut way back. Sweets are all keto recipes. She made keto ice cream over brownies last night.
Keto is:
Lots of fats - butter, mayo...
On Keto, dropping about a lb a day. New years I was 220+, didn't do Keto one weekend and as of this morning, I am at 211lbs. Wife says she can see my weight loss in my face. It helps a lot that my better half is a cook and does all same receipes with keto friendly substitutes. Califlower...
The biggest decision you make in life is who you choose to marry, or IF you choose to marry and when. Stay away from the crazy chicks, play the field as long as you can until you find the right one.
Jobs...meh...you can always change professions. Don't sweat it. If you really want to have a...