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BellaHMB · 02-25-2008, 04:54 PM

Hey Rena,

I really kept my menu close to induction until I had lost 60 lbs, then lost another 15-18 doing the ladder. I find that when I keep my menu really simple I maintain. I can't eat alot of carby things in general- for instance if I eat mostly protein and veggies, a little fruit,
almonds, cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, salads with small amounts of oatmeal or ezekial bread a couple times weekly then I am good. But if I start eating too much of those ongoing, or eat Atkins bars, Starbucks cappuchinos (10 grams!) then I will slowly add pounds.

What kind of menu do you have?

Bella

Loretta V · 03-03-2008, 08:38 AM

Bella I have quit eating cottage cheese and stopped taking a little ice cream as I prepared DH's dish. Just those two things have helped me not to go over 122. It is taking time but that is ok. I need to really watch those little extras. Do you exercise?

Monday's lf & lc menu

1/2 decaf black coffee, 4 cups all day
Brunch: 1 slice of flax meal bread w SB light
12:30: strawberries w splenda
4:00: left over fish
6:00: pork roast
mock mashed pot
green beans
2 cups mixed greens, fresh veggies, bacon bits, 2 T ranch drsg
6 oz wine
Snack: lc tortilla half w lf mozzarella cheese, grilled in CO, CF diet soda

60 oz water walk 3.12 miles. Exercise workout upper and lower body using 2 lb hand weights, 30 min.

BellaHMB · 03-03-2008, 10:28 AM

Loretta

Yes, 5-6 times a week.

Bella

Loretta V · 03-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Saturday's lf & lc menu

1/2 decaf black coffee, 4 cups all day
Brunch: rf ricotta cheese pancake w sf syrup
12:30: strawberries w splenda
4:00: left over fish
6:00: grilled hamburger patty
onions & mushrooms sauteed in CO
green beans
2 cups mixed greens, fresh veggies, bacon bits, 2 T V&O drsg
6 oz wine
Snack: 40% less fat bacon, few soy nuts, CF diet soda

50 oz water
Exercise workout upper and lower body 30 min.

Have to cut out my walking for now. Dh's cancer is deteriorating and I will not be able to leave him for my daily walk. Wonder if I need to scale back my portions? We will see. I might ride my stationary bike.

LaurieRobo · 03-08-2008, 05:37 PM

All.. still here and eating - well at least I am again after this really NASTY stomach flu last week - sheesh!!!!

Way to busy - and browsing catching up....

Loretta.... my toughts and prayers are with you and your DH through this tough time - I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through

Tecnokitty · 03-30-2008, 07:39 PM

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B - leftover taco beef DH madelast night wrapped in 2 of Sherrie's tortillas w/lettuce, 1 slice of cheese split in half, and sour cream. iced tea w/liquid stevia

S - 1 thin slice lc banana bread with Smart Balance Light butter, more tea

L - shrimp cocktail, more tea

D - Beef Tenderloin with 2 Sauces: Horseradish Sauce and Creole Mustard Dressing by Emeril Lagasse w/a couple minor tweaks to make it LC & Cauli with motz cheese. Iced tea w/liquid stevia, vitamins.

Dessert - I had 2 of LS's 3 min choc cakes version 2. It was DELISH! I didn't put any sweetner just added 2 extra Tbs of the vanilla DaVincini syrup.

Meekness29 · 04-29-2008, 07:39 AM

posting to subscribe...

hummingbird11 · 04-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Ditto!

02-25-2008, 04:54 PM	#91
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,956 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Hey Rena, I really kept my menu close to induction until I had lost 60 lbs, then lost another 15-18 doing the ladder. I find that when I keep my menu really simple I maintain. I can't eat alot of carby things in general- for instance if I eat mostly protein and veggies, a little fruit, almonds, cottage cheese, Greek Yogurt, salads with small amounts of oatmeal or ezekial bread a couple times weekly then I am good. But if I start eating too much of those ongoing, or eat Atkins bars, Starbucks cappuchinos (10 grams!) then I will slowly add pounds. What kind of menu do you have? Bella __________________ Goal Met 5.26.2007! Bella's Life By the Sea Journal http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...d.php?t=498528 My Before and After photos: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...y=-d378t0&Ux=0

03-03-2008, 08:38 AM	#92
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,644 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/122/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Bella I have quit eating cottage cheese and stopped taking a little ice cream as I prepared DH's dish. Just those two things have helped me not to go over 122. It is taking time but that is ok. I need to really watch those little extras. Do you exercise? Monday's lf & lc menu 1/2 decaf black coffee, 4 cups all day Brunch: 1 slice of flax meal bread w SB light 12:30: strawberries w splenda 4:00: left over fish 6:00: pork roast mock mashed pot green beans 2 cups mixed greens, fresh veggies, bacon bits, 2 T ranch drsg 6 oz wine Snack: lc tortilla half w lf mozzarella cheese, grilled in CO, CF diet soda 60 oz water walk 3.12 miles. Exercise workout upper and lower body using 2 lb hand weights, 30 min. __________________ Loretta Goal 120 12/01/01 5'2" Maintaining 118/122 **** 7 YEARS 2 pounds over goal 4/06 WHEREVER YOU ARE - BE ALL THERE! BarbCO 4-15-2007

03-08-2008, 09:30 AM	#94
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,644 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/122/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Saturday's lf & lc menu 1/2 decaf black coffee, 4 cups all day Brunch: rf ricotta cheese pancake w sf syrup 12:30: strawberries w splenda 4:00: left over fish 6:00: grilled hamburger patty onions & mushrooms sauteed in CO green beans 2 cups mixed greens, fresh veggies, bacon bits, 2 T V&O drsg 6 oz wine Snack: 40% less fat bacon, few soy nuts, CF diet soda 50 oz water Exercise workout upper and lower body 30 min. Have to cut out my walking for now. Dh's cancer is deteriorating and I will not be able to leave him for my daily walk. Wonder if I need to scale back my portions? We will see. I might ride my stationary bike.

03-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#96
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 3,371 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B - leftover taco beef DH madelast night wrapped in 2 of Sherrie's tortillas w/lettuce, 1 slice of cheese split in half, and sour cream. iced tea w/liquid stevia S - 1 thin slice lc banana bread with Smart Balance Light butter, more tea L - shrimp cocktail, more tea D - Beef Tenderloin with 2 Sauces: Horseradish Sauce and Creole Mustard Dressing by Emeril Lagasse w/a couple minor tweaks to make it LC & Cauli with motz cheese. Iced tea w/liquid stevia, vitamins. Dessert - I had 2 of LS's 3 min choc cakes version 2. It was DELISH! I didn't put any sweetner just added 2 extra Tbs of the vanilla DaVincini syrup. __________________ 80 Lbs & 46 Inches (from bust, waist, & hips) Gone Forever! Only 5 more inches to go! Goals: Weight: GOAL ACHIEVED 3/28/08! Measurements: I want my 36 26 36 figure that I had before I had my little guy! Almost there! Current stats: bust = 37.5 and between a D and a DD, Waist = 29.5, Hips = 36 Workout: at least 3 times a week!

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03-03-2008, 10:28 AM	#93
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,956 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Loretta Yes, 5-6 times a week. Bella

03-08-2008, 05:37 PM	#95
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 721 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	All.. still here and eating - well at least I am again after this really NASTY stomach flu last week - sheesh!!!! Way to busy - and browsing catching up.... Loretta.... my toughts and prayers are with you and your DH through this tough time - I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through

04-29-2008, 07:39 AM	#97
Meekness29 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,715 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Meekness29	posting to subscribe...

04-29-2008, 04:45 PM	#98
hummingbird11 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 2,067 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/164/145 ~ 5'8" WOE: Atkins/CKD ~ Organic ~ No Frankenfoods/No Sugar Start Date: 3/24/08	Ditto!