**Stillman's QWL APRIL 2008 "Get Er' Done!"**

[slatman]

Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

I decided that I'm going to do Atkins induction for a couple of weeks.

have you tried the Dr.Stillmans ~14 Day Shape Up Program?

[Determinedtolose]

I did read that one before deciding to do Atkins. Do you think that the 14 day would be more beneficial than Atkins?

[onefitgal]

Hello all.

Had a wonderful coffee yesterday. I did eat 1/2 a toast with butter and a few bites of spanish eggs. I just moved the hash browns around on my plate if I took a bite I would have eaten it all!!!

Went to the gym today and really wanted to leave. Just going to do a mile and call it a day. I ended up doing 4 miles and awesome leg work.

I was down 1.5 pounds today.

Really late with the "wrinkle" TOM. Guess it is either the LC and this WOE or Menopause.
Just has not been right lately. I wil be 44 this year.

Never drank diet soda and quit the regular stuff years ago.

Everyone have a great day!!

B-hb egg with mustard and benefiber
L-turkey bacon Hb egg
d- Turkey breast

[slatman]

Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

I did read that one before deciding to do Atkins. Do you think that the 14 day would be more beneficial than Atkins?

Probably not.. maybe easier to switch back and forth from 14 day to qwl (heavy protein programs)

Guess it depends on what you think your missing... I miss salads/veggies... the 14 day helps with that...

[Determinedtolose]

Oh I know what it was now, Slatman. I was missing the fat from my foods and I eat more than 2 eggs during the day.
That's why I'm doing Atkins.

[slatman]

MMMM... SODA....
This is a reminder for me if you love your soda DON'T READ

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

[slatman]

Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

Oh I know what it was now, Slatman. I was missing the fat from my foods and I eat more than 2 eggs during the day.
That's why I'm doing Atkins.

I hear ya... that's why I hit the bacon first thing in the morning or coconut oil... then I don't go scavenging around for food all day

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by slatman

MMMM... SODA....

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include. . .

(ADD)

I heard that same thing recently on Aspartame. Oh that's scary!!!

I drink diet rite soda, has sucralose in it, but only one a day.

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by slatman

I hear ya... that's why I hit the bacon first thing in the morning or coconut oil... then I don't go scavenging around for food all day

That's a good idea. You still put the co in your mouth and let it melt? I need to do that too.

[LoraJR72]

If I skip the veggies at dinner time and eat only meat, will that be considered strict Stillman's?

[slatman]

yep, if i skip the bacon just melt some coconut oil in the mouth... probably is melted on it's own right now starting to heat up here...

I'm sticking to the splenda drinks sobe etc...

[slatman]

Originally Posted by LoraJR72

If I skip the veggies at dinner time and eat only meat, will that be considered strict Stillman's?

Dr.Stillman's ~Quick Weight Loss Diet

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by slatman

yep, if i skip the bacon just melt some coconut oil in the mouth... probably is melted on it's own right now starting to heat up here...

I'm sticking to the splenda drinks sobe etc...

Sounds good!

[LoraJR72]

Thank you!

I will change my snack to cottage cheese and eat only the turkey burgers tonight!

However, I know I need more protein and I will continue to drink the whey protein.

Originally Posted by slatman

Dr.Stillman's ~Quick Weight Loss Diet

[marymc]

Hello everybody!! I'm cycled to Atkins right now but like Diana, I also like to check in on occasion and keep up with everyone in the meantime. Once I get through with all the "heavy lifting" of spring garden prep and planting, I'll be flipping over to Stillman's again. Got a load of bulbs in today to get in the ground. When I get ready to switch again I think I also need to have a look see at those other Stillman plans.

Slatman, no doubt that sodas are just not nutritionally sound for sure! But, like my coffee... I love having them! Maybe one day I'll give 'em up, but for now I'll stick with my Diet Rites. I like Diet Rites most because they have no sodium, no caffeine and they use Splenda rather than aspartame. I have to admit I'm always leary of the artifical sweetener warnings, I guess I'm a skeptic, but then I try not to use them or anything else in excess anyway! Since I've been using some form of sugar replacement for most all my adult life, and I've made it to 50 with no major health problems, I guess it'll be okay!

Slatman, how's your dad?

Everyone else... best of luck and wishes for whooshes!!!!

[marymc]

Antigone... if you are still having problems with bowel movements, you may want to add some magnesium to your diet.

I added a calcium/magnesium combo at night with my dinner, mostly because I had read that it was supposed to help with sleep, and boy does it! But one additional benefit of that combo is that it helps to move things along in the colon. So, you might want to give it a shot.

I think I read that you were trying some kind of fiber, but my experience with that is you better make sure to get LOADS of water or the fiber tends to slug up everything otherwise!! Sort of defeats the purpose. I have also been taking the flavored sugar free Metamucil one to three times a day to get in some fiber. Metamucil is really just nicely flavored psyllium, but I usually get tons of water in every day too. I've just always been a big water drinker since I stay constantly dehydrated (whole 'nother story). But, some days I forget the Metamucil ... however... the calcium/mag supplement together with my morning coffee, seems to keep things moving along fine!!

Hope this is of some help for ya!

[slatman]

Mary, just giving them up for April... need to limit them after that... splenda is a much better option going to stick with it and cut out all the other artificial sweeteners...

much of the "scare" is crap but I really think anything you don't shoot, pick, or dig up can cause problems down the road and needs to be kept to a minimum... somehow my one soda a day turns into six a few months later

visited dad last night.. the pain has subsided some and he's keeping us entertained with his hallucinations .. maybe coming home thursday or friday

[magickal1]

oh my just got done reading the effects slatman left on here ok no more soda for me, i have a head ache every day and i bet thats why so is splenda ok or is there something better reason i ask that is i love that flavorred water that is zero everything but has splenda in it? yes dont go no where diana and mary I need u. Slatman u are a world of information I love reading ur stuff i been all over lately gaining emotional strength and i have come across some of ur writings and they have helped me tremendously.

menu for today
all i have in the house right now is 2 cans of turkey breast i really dont like it but its lean and all i can afford at the moment so im not really hungry any more which i love so im using one can for breakky and lunch and the other for dinner and breaky tomorrow and lots of water water water .

also finally a sunny day and we almost at 50 degrees I so need to move to a warmer state! I walked for about 4 blocks felt real good

[KSS]

Day 3 for me... down 5 pounds total...yeah I know it's the water weight at first but hey, I'll take it .
I am drinking a minimum of 1/2 gallon of water a day and I have limited myself to one diet pepsi a day but I cannot/will not drink it until I have had at least the 1/2 gal. of water first... so hopefully that will help. I have been eating chicken pretty much for all meals so far... I will mix it up later but I accidently defrosted more chicken then I planned and I don't want it to go to waste. I am going to make a few hard boiled eggs today...maybe.

What is really weird to me is that I have yet to feel "crappy"... no headache, no fatigue, no withdraw feelings...I am not really complaining but I just find it odd. I actually made sure I had nothing going on for these first few days fully expecting the normal yucky feelings in the beginning. I would think I am in Ketosis by now...probably going to buy the sticks today to check. Has anyone else NOT had the "yuckies" before.

Anyway... good luck to everyone... keep up the good work ...and slatman I hope your dad is doing better

[slatman]

magickal1.. a couple people in my family have problems with sweeteners except splenda.. I think there is a diet coke out there with splenda and diet rite... I think like kss does above getting the water in first should be a priority

the food prices are crazy I stock up on any kind of meat that goes on sale less than 2 bucks a pound.. I've got the wife and kids kind of on my program so with teenagers it's amazing how much meat you can go through...

[slatman]

KSS.. I had it bad the "first" go around doing low carb
never had it again.. I heard some get it everytime.. that would be some great motivation though not to cheat

[magickal1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ILL BE LOOKIN AT THE LABELS WHEN I GO FOR MY FLAVORRED WATER - DOING REAL WELL WITH THE WATER GETTIN A GALLON OR MORE A DAY SO DONT REALLY HAVE ROOM FOR NOTHING ELSE .......

WTG ON UR LOSS KSS!!!!!!!!

[lbh17]

Originally Posted by Windycitygal38

Just wondering if any of you experienced unusual spotting while on Stillmans? I have been getting some spotting the last few days. I am mid cycle but this has NEVER happened to me before and I am in my 30s-I just started Stillmans a week ago so could this be from the drastic diet change you think??

Yes, actually, the very same thing happened to me the week I started Stillman's. It was very unusual and also one week before my period. Weird.

[Determinedtolose]

Yeah KSS!! That's great, good job on the 5lbs! That is a good idea to drink the water first then your soda, almost like a reward for you.

I like the diet rite soda, preferably in the white grape flavor. I drink one and the rest is water, oh and I have my after dinner coffee drink. I'ts a must!!!

I don't think I ever had that "foggy" thingy feeling either when I did Stillmans. Maybe because I'm naturally like that!

I work for my dad and he comes in the office and I'm not always miss smiles at work because of all the "stuff" that happens. He asked me about some job and I answer him in a get to the point answer. So then he asks me what's wrong! Blah, blah, blah! Finally he say's how how he created a monster in me because the way I act. And I said well, you created me, doesn't that tell you something!

So when I say foggy, I guess that's how I go about all the time! Only a work though, not when I'm away from it. It's hard to work for family!

What Fun!!!

I'm not going anywhere Magickal1!!!