http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ Low carb dieting discussion forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:38:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf/vb3/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/ http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4994-day-1-5-clean-eating.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:22 GMT I told you that I had a "free day" yesterday. Well it is "recovery time". Today is my first day eating normally.

B - Dunkin Donuts coffee w/cream and splenda

L- Whole Foods chicken over greens, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, celery, cucumbers, red onions, and lowfat ranch dressing. This was a great and filling salad. :)

D- Will be in Utah so it is Cracker Barrel! Woohoo! I am planning on a Steak salad with ranch.

I will be back to blog over the weekend. :)

Until next time..... ]]> afuentes http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4994-day-1-5-clean-eating.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4993-11-20-09.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:12 GMT Wt: 139.8:clap:

Today starts the 6 week - NA (no alcohol)challenge!
I can and will do this!
11/18/09 - I started 2 other challenges - NPO after 7 p.m. and NO POP!

Whew - that's alot of challenges, but I am confident I can do it! ]]> Joannew http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4993-11-20-09.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4992-november-20-vlcd-14.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:48 GMT Weight: 162.2 Overnight: -0.8 Total: -12.8 93/7 ground beef (in soup): 3.5 oz Green onion (in soup): 0.9 oz Campari tomatoes (in soup): 11.3 oz Chicken broth 33% less sodium (in soup): 2 cups Apple: 4.4 oz Tuna: 1/4 can (if that.) Weight: 162.2
Overnight: -0.8
Total: -12.8

93/7 ground beef (in soup): 3.5 oz
Green onion (in soup): 0.9 oz
Campari tomatoes (in soup): 11.3 oz
Chicken broth 33% less sodium (in soup): 2 cups
Apple: 4.4 oz
Tuna: 1/4 can (if that.)
93/7 ground beef: 3.5 oz

Total: 506 calories

Notes:
Well, it is definitely better for me to stay at 175iu. I wasn't hungry yesterday (aside from fleeting cravings when my partner made grilled cheese), and I've been up 2.5 hours and I am still just fine. I wish I'd noticed the trend a couple days ago and upped it then. Oh well. You live, you learn.

13 more injections!

Edited: Steak I had planned has gone bad. I made tuna, but turns out I don't like tuna without mayo. Huh. So, since nothing else is thawed and/or portioned, I'm doing another 3.5 oz of the ground beef in a hamburger patty with mustard and seasoning. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4992-november-20-vlcd-14.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4991-november-20-day-20-week-3.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:58 GMT just a quick post to get my day started. day 20 and all's well! I didnt' seem to have too much trouble getting back on after my free meal. was a teeeeeeeeensy weeeeeeeeeeeeensy bit tempted by the open container of milk duds so I put them in my daughter's room last night just to be safe.



not sure if I'll be able to walk today or not for exercise. my back is pretty sore this morning from my work out last night so if it's hurting too much I'll take a rest day and see how I am tomorrow. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4991-november-20-day-20-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4990-bmi.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:55 GMT *Start BMI:* 34.35 *Current BMI: *33.68 = 0.67% Fat Loss thus far. *Short Term BMI:* 27.12 Start BMI: 34.35

Current BMI: 33.68 = 0.67% Fat Loss thus far.

Short Term BMI: 27.12 ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4990-bmi.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4989-day-5-202-4.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:19 GMT I released 0.2 ounces overnight. No biggie. I contribute my small loss to not drinking enough water. I had about 43.8 ounces during the day and hadn't touch my big 64oz container until right before bed. And, of course, I didn't drink no where near half of the bottle. Oh well, I'll do better today and expect to see atleast 1 pound release in the morning. We shall see...

Overall, I feel great and I know I sound like a broken record - but I am SO darn glad I switched to the Rx brand of HCG! I feel a MILLION times better than I did on th h-HCG! Thank the Lord!!

My friend and I are going to shoot for 40 days this round. There is NO DOUBT we won't make it! We'll be ahead of the game - while everyone else will be making their New Year's Resolution to lose weight!

I will start Phase 3 right before Christmas. Then do a 23 day round in February, which should put me at my goal or below by my 35th Birthday in March.

Total Weight Loss: 4 pounds in 5 full days on HCG!

Small and steady losses - but I'm right on target! ;)

Foods:
Coffee
Water
Tea
Orange
Chilli
Chicken Breast
Spinach
Tea before bed

No exercise. ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4989-day-5-202-4.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4988-scratch.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:08:52 GMT I will not be doing my weigh in until next Thursday. When I choose to have a "free meal" as I did today, I like to give my body at least 5 days of eating light and super clean.

I did not plan this "free meal" but I had it anyways. :laugh: Oh well. I know how to get back on the wagon for dinner tonight and the next 5 days.

When you are maintaining, that is what it is about. Real life happens and you pay the consequences.

Plus my "free meal" was delicious and I don't have regrets. :p

So I am still 152lbs. and my measurements are still 36DD-28-40. :D

Until next time...... ]]> afuentes http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4988-scratch.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4987-november-19-vlcd-13.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:46 GMT Weight: 163 Overnight: -0.6 Total: -12.0 Campari tomatoes: 12 oz Ground beef 93/7 (in soup): 3.5 Beef broth- 50% less sodium (in soup): 2 cups Green onions (in soup): 2.5 oz Steak: 4.5 oz Apple: 3.5 oz Weight: 163
Overnight: -0.6
Total: -12.0

Campari tomatoes: 12 oz
Ground beef 93/7 (in soup): 3.5
Beef broth- 50% less sodium (in soup): 2 cups
Green onions (in soup): 2.5 oz
Steak: 4.5 oz
Apple: 3.5 oz
Coffee: 10 oz

Total: 530 calories




Note:
Okay, so, yeah. I had a .4 loss this morning. Got back in bed and finished a movie we started last night. When it was over and I got up to come downstairs, I peed and weighed myself again for 163. So that's only 2.2 pounds in the 5 days since I reduced my dosage to 140iu. Prior to that, it was 9.8 pounds in 7 days on the 175iu.

Back on 175iu shots today. Here's hoping it reduces hunger, and my losses are back up.

I went shopping late last night and got tomatoes. Only one pint of grape tomatoes, as most looked gross. But I got a bunch of the Campari tomatoes, which are smaller than Romas or regular tomatoes, but bigger than Cherry (there were no cherry tomatoes). They looked fresher. So... I guess those'll do. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4987-november-19-vlcd-13.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4986-november-19-day-19-week-3.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:29 GMT had a nice evening with my dh last night. we went out to dinner. I really wanted mexican food so that was what we had. I did splurge and have a free meal. I haven't wavered or been tempted since starting back up nearly 3 weeks ago and feel strong so I decided now is as good a time as any to try and see if I can handle incorporating it back into my plan.



I'm not feeling great today but I don't think its because of the food. woke up with a stomach ache but dd19 has had one a couple days this week too so I'm afraid I"m fighting something. ugh. (that in itself is hard for me to stay on plan if I keep not feeling well). but I AM going to get through it this time. I am!


did it. IT was not timed well after my last meal (waited too long) but I did make myself work out. I got an upper body weight routine followed by 40 min. walking on my treadmill. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4986-november-19-day-19-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4985-day-4-202-6.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:15 GMT I released 0.8 overnight! Not too bad. I'm glad I didn't gain b/c I went over my allowed cal intake on y'day. I'm eating extra, extra, EXTRA clean today. I can't wait to graduate out of the 200's again...!!

Total Weight Loss: 3.8 pounds in 3 Full Days on HCG.
Total Fat Loss: 0.6%

Foods:
Tea
Apple
Chilli
Lettuce
Chicken breast
Orange
84.8 ounces of water
Tea before bed

No exercise for now. I feel marvelous! ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4985-day-4-202-6.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4984-im-happy-girl-today.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:08 GMT I weighed myself last night and I am at 199!
:kicking::clap:

Finally under that 200 pound mark!

I also learned about soy flour from a friend at work. Can't wait to make some gravy!

I've also noticed some odd things....

First thing when I wake up I *HAVE* to have a glass of ice water.
Second thing I've noticed is that I'm not hungry. I mean really. Food doesn't really sound interesting. I eat maybe once a day. And I'm fine with that. I know I'm supposed to have snacks & all that, but I just don't feel like I need it and if my body isn't wanting it, why should I?:dunno:

Anyways.... been eating a lot of Hot Browns (turkey, swiss cheese sauce, bacon & tomato)

And lots of Steak-Um's with green peppers & onions.

Bought some almond flour & made almond cookies a few days ago. Those were so good the whole family liked them!:)

I'm still always tired all the time. But I think that may be due to my hectic schedule more than anything.:down:

I think I'm gonna try to make country fried steaks tonight with some cubed steak and that soy flour. ]]> Skoochnski http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4984-im-happy-girl-today.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4983-november-18-day-18-week-3.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:09 GMT exercise has to be top priority today. I HAVE to get it in no matter what since last night I pushed it aside again. ended up watching a movie and just hanging out. not sure about food today, but it will be ON plan. exercise has to be top priority today. I HAVE to get it in no matter what since last night I pushed it aside again. ended up watching a movie and just hanging out.


not sure about food today, but it will be ON plan. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4983-november-18-day-18-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4982-day-3-203-4.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:40:28 GMT I released 1.2 pounds overnight! Awesome! *Total Pounds Loss:* 3 pounds - *Total Fat Loss:* 0.5% *Food:* Chicken Tea Water Turkey 3 fork full of spinach (first time trying it) I released 1.2 pounds overnight! Awesome!

Total Pounds Loss: 3 pounds - Total Fat Loss: 0.5%

Food:
Chicken
Tea
Water
Turkey
3 fork full of spinach (first time trying it)
Apple
Strawberries

No exercise - even tho I have the energy to run 4 miles today. ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4982-day-3-203-4.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4981-november-18-vlcd-12.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:27 GMT Weight: 163.6 Overnight: -0.2 Total: -11.4 Chicken: 3.5 oz Steak: 3.5 oz Cucumbers: 13.6 oz Apple: 7.8 oz Coffee:10 oz Weight: 163.6
Overnight: -0.2
Total: -11.4

Chicken: 3.5 oz
Steak: 3.5 oz
Cucumbers: 13.6 oz
Apple: 7.8 oz
Coffee:10 oz

Cottage cheese: 1 cup

Total: 576 calories


I was starving today. I worked another long day today, and need to figure out another vegetable to replace tomatoes if I can't find any good ones. It's after 9, but I may run out to the neighboring town and see what their grocery store's got.

I was planning on going out tonight, so I would've had a few drinks. I talked myself out of it (postponing until next week), and then proceeded to eat more than I'm supposed to.

I had an extra whole cup of fat free cottage cheese.

Oh well.

I'm noticing that my losses have sucked the past few days. .2, .4, and .2. other than the .8 the first day i did the 140iu injection, that's what I've gotten. I think 140 is too low a dose for me, and since i lowered the dose it's the first time i've been hungry pretty much every day.

So! back to 175 iu tomorrow.

I went ahead and fillled up my syringes with what I had mixed. My plan was to do as many days as the one ampule mixed up. I didn't want to throw some out, and I don't want to mix more and then waste the rest of that. So.. I filled up 15 more syringes at a perfect .5cc/175iu.
I will be doing 15 more days. My last injection will be 12/3.
12/4 and 12/5 will be my VLCDs without hCG.
12/6, I start p3. :)

I really hope my losses pick back up once i'm back at 175iu tomorrow. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4981-november-18-vlcd-12.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/queencitydiva/4980-day-31.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:26:58 GMT I know right? What an odd place to start a blog. But I wouldn't be me if I didn't do things a little backwards! :rofl:

So here goes!

Day 31 Tuesday, November 17, 2009

***Weigh-in Day - lost 5.5 pounds for a total of -19.6 pounds! ***
This was my best weigh-in yet. I was beginning to feel like I might be doing something wrong because my numbers were so low in the previous weeks, but little did I know I was coming down with the H1N1 flu. It knocked me on my butt for a few days, but I'm back in action now and ready to rock!

Water: 116oz
Ketosis: didn't check
Supplements: I took everything except the MegaT today. I keep forgetting to take that because it's in the middle of the day.

Proteins:
String Cheese @ 9:30am 50 calories 1 carb
EAS Shake @ 11:00am 110 calories 4 carbs
Shrimp @ 3:30pm 110 calories 0 carbs
Hot dog @ 3:30pm 100 calories 3 carbs
Chicken breast @ 7:30pm 170 calories 0 carbs

Total Calories 540 Total Carbs 8

Non-proteins
Broccolli @ 7:30pm 25 calories 5 carbs
ketchup @ 3:30pm 0 calories 1 carb
tea @ 9:30pm 8 calories 2 carbs

Total non-protein Calories 33 Carbs 8

Daily totals 573 Calories 16 Carbs

Exercise: None - I suck

With this being my first day back at work after 9 days out with the flu, I think I did pretty good. I'm going to try to get back to my P90X tomorrow morning. He's calling my name! ]]> QueenCityDiva http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/queencitydiva/4980-day-31.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/inthewind/4979-weighed-today-down-20lbs-3-weeks.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:33 GMT *Today is a beautiful day!!!* Weighed in this morning for the first time since I started low carbing again 3 weeks ago and I have lost a total of 20lbs. :up: Yes, I am doing the happy dance. I feel great and am so motivated to keep it going. I know that I have lost quite a few inches but will... Today is a beautiful day!!! Weighed in this morning for the first time since I started low carbing again 3 weeks ago and I have lost a total of 20lbs. :up:

Yes, I am doing the happy dance. I feel great and am so motivated to keep it going. I know that I have lost quite a few inches but will take new measurements tonight. Gonna try to weigh myself at least once every other week. With my personality, I can't do it every week.

Consumed Today: (Reminder I don't follow Atkins to the letter - I stay in the 20-25g range)

B - Two hard Boiled Eggs - 2g
S - Atkins Advantage Peanut Butter Granola Bar - 3g

]]> IntheWind http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/inthewind/4979-weighed-today-down-20lbs-3-weeks.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4978-day-2-204-6.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:21:18 GMT I released 1.8 pounds overnight! Yahoo!! *Total Pounds Loss:* 1.8lbs - *Total Fat Loss: *0.3% Fat Loss *Food:* Apple Peach Tea, 2.2 Liters of water Chicken Beef loin Romaine Lettuce w/my special dressing I released 1.8 pounds overnight! Yahoo!!

Total Pounds Loss: 1.8lbs - Total Fat Loss: 0.3% Fat Loss

Food:
Apple
Peach Tea, 2.2 Liters of water
Chicken
Beef loin
Romaine Lettuce w/my special dressing
Strawberries

No hunger pangs at all. This is beautiful. ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4978-day-2-204-6.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4977-day-1-206-4.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:56 GMT Food:
Tea
Chicken breast, lettuce, tea, strawberries
Beef loin, lettuce, tea, strawberries
2.2 Liters of water

I received my RX brand HCG in the mail on yesterday. I was excited and couldn't wait to mix it - but I had to wait until my husband left the house. LOL. Anyways, I took my first dose lastnight before bed. I woke up this morning with ZERO hunger pangs and released 1.8 pounds this morning. Awesome. ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4977-day-1-206-4.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4976-releasing-thinner-me-hcg.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:27 GMT This is my second attempt at losing weight with HCG. During the first time I lost 10.6 pounds in one week, while using the homeopathic HCG. I gave up due to cheating and hunger. I decided to try the RX brand and see if I will experience less hunger pangs. So far so good. I feel very confident and... This is my second attempt at losing weight with HCG. During the first time I lost 10.6 pounds in one week, while using the homeopathic HCG. I gave up due to cheating and hunger. I decided to try the RX brand and see if I will experience less hunger pangs. So far so good. I feel very confident and I'm committing myself 100% to the protocol this time. I can do this!

My highest weight this year was 230 pounds right before giving birth to my son in July 2009. Today, I am 204.6

Okay, let my journey begin... ]]> MeekNHumble http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/meeknhumble/4976-releasing-thinner-me-hcg.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4975-november-17-day-17-week-3.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:31:44 GMT just a quick post to mark my day!

no real plans. I am going to try and get a weight routine in this afternoon.


I am not set up very well for on plan eating today but I'll make it.


ETA: I did fine with my food, actually, I didn't. I didn't EAT enough :stars:. I didn't get my exercise in, though. going to have to make that top priority for Wed. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4975-november-17-day-17-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4974-november-17-vlcd-11.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:53 GMT Weight: 163.8
Overnight: -0.4
Total loss: -11.2

Cottage cheese (fat free): 1 C.
Apple (w/splenda & cinnamon): 6.9 oz
Steak (top round steak): TBA
Cucumber (w/Walden's creamy bacon): 18.5 oz
Coffee: 20 oz

Total: 470 calories

Note:
I had tomatoes on this list, but when I started to eat them, a lot of them had gone bad on the insides. They looked fine, but I guess it's just too far past the season. I got home and got a fresh pint out of the fridge, and had the same issue. So... *sigh* I have 18.5 oz of cucumbers for my veggies today, but no tomatoes to make me poo. :annoyed: (Edited to add: I did have a good poo today, despite this.) I will have to buy bigger tomatoes. :( I don't like bigger ones as much as I like smaller, plus it is the undigestable skin that helps move things along. Oh well. Beggars can't be choosy, I suppose.

I have no other veggies and i have no desire to eat MORE cucumbers, and I was only at 400 calories. So, I had another 1/2 cup serving of cottage cheese in addition to the 1/2 cup I had earlier. Protein-wise, and calorie-wise, a whole cup is pretty similar to one 3.5 oz serving of meat.
Note, though, that Simeons says a serving is still 100 grams (a hair under 1/2 a cup), so I've had 2 servings, PLUS the 1 serving of steak. I'll see how I fare at tomorrow's weigh in. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4974-november-17-vlcd-11.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4973-almost-my-mini-goal.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:17 GMT I weighed myself on my usual scale last night and it said that I weigh 201!!!!!!
I am soooooo close to my mini goal of weighing in under 200 pounds!
:clap:

I'm loving how loose my clothes are fitting!

And my husband has agreed to join the YMCA by our house with me and even agreed to work out with me!:up:

Made another low carb wrap "pizza" for dinner tonight. Even got my vegetarian teenage daughter to eat one! ( no meat, of course)

For dessert? 2/4 cup of strawberries and heavy whipping cream with splenda. The strawberries were frozen, so I just let them thaw in the cream. It tasted just like Bryers Strawberry ice cream!:kicking: ]]> Skoochnski http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4973-almost-my-mini-goal.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4972-november-16-day-16-week-3.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:35:23 GMT got through yesterday just fine. was a little worried when the family wanted pizza for dinner but I had some wings and was ok for the night.

I'm feeling a little emotional and stressed so am really trying to not let that carry over in my eating habits. not easy but I AM going to make it.

ETA! the day is almost over. boy is it STORMY tonight. anyway, I managed to get a good walk in even with the power flickering and restarting the treadmill twice during. I think it was about 40 min. total. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4972-november-16-day-16-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4971-november-16-vlcd-10.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:35:36 GMT Weight: 164.2 Overnight: -0.2 Total loss: -10.8 Chicken breast: 3.5 oz Honeycrisp apple: 7.4 oz Coffee: 16 oz Cucumber: 15 oz Chip steak: 3.4 oz Grissini - rosemary: 1 Weight: 164.2
Overnight: -0.2
Total loss: -10.8

Chicken breast: 3.5 oz
Honeycrisp apple: 7.4 oz
Coffee: 16 oz
Cucumber: 15 oz
Chip steak: 3.4 oz
Grissini - rosemary: 1

Total: 427 calories


Note: I had 13 oz of grape tomatoes planned, but the ones I had were going bad. I got more at the grocery store after work, but now it's so close to bed time and I just ate some other stuff on that list, so I don't want to add the tomatoes as well. If I do, tomorrow's weigh in will suck.

This was the first grissini I've had since starting this round. I don't really get the point of eating it. I'm getting carbs from the fruit and everything else... white flour just seems superfluous. I digress... I've read it's optional. I have some left from the last time I attempted hCG, so I decided to have one tonight. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4971-november-16-vlcd-10.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/yogamom111/4970-day-1-cycle-1-deplete-week.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:43:13 GMT Happy Monday to all.This is my 2nd time doing CTFLC. The last time I tried this I didn't plan and deplete week kicked my ass. Well I went back to a low-fat vegan diet and I haven't lost any weight.:dunno:My scale said 203.8 lbs. this a.m. Today is day1 deplete for me. It's going well. Had breakfast and a snack all ready. The weather here is getting warmer! I think it might get into the 80's. Here is what my meals look like: B: omelet w/spinach and mushrooms, blk. coffee S:1/2 cup cottage cheese w/lemon pepper L: green salad w/cucumbers and radishes, 4oz. salmon,1TBSP dressing S: protein shake w/ kiwi strawberry diet snapple D: 6oz. chicken breast, 1 cup broccoli, green salad S: chocolate protein shake and 90 oz of water . ]]> yogamom111 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/yogamom111/4970-day-1-cycle-1-deplete-week.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/inthewind/4969-starting-over-feeling-better.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:22:33 GMT Whew what a week last week. Can't really say that it was the flu but being sick did not help my weight loss efforts so now that I am feeling better, I am going to start over.

So far so good!

Consumed Today: (Reminder I don't follow Atkins to the letter - I stay in the 20-25g range)

B - Atkins Advantage Chocolate Chip Granola Bar - 3g
S - Hard Boiled Egg - 1g
L - Green Salad with raw peppers & baked chicken strips - 6g
S - Atkins Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch Bar - 3g
D - Pulled Pork & Broccoli - 4g
]]> IntheWind http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/inthewind/4969-starting-over-feeling-better.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/hunting-for-result/4968-beginning-week-4.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:52 GMT Today starts the 1st day of Week 4 (a full 3 weeks completed) and for the most part, completed as recommended. My biggest challenge is the events that are required for us to attend due to my husband's political doings.

Thursday was Habitat for Humanity Gala and the food was soooo good; Friday another event to attend, however the food wasn't that good; they had salad (made of lettuce), Vegetable Medley (did not eat the carrots) and ham (had one slice, but really don't like ham and it is so high in sodium); Saturday am, I took a water pill because of the ham and Saturday night, we went to an awesome Japaneese restaurant. I know I overate on Saturday night, but did a mini deplete on Sunday and drank lots of water.

This morning when I weighed, I was down 1# and wonder how much I could have lost if it wasn't for these events. As the holiday approaches, it will get worst (usually, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we attend 2-3 events each evening); however, the invites are less this year due to the economy.

I will do at least 3 - 4 exercise times this week. I am home tonight, but the rest of the week nights are spoken for. My biggest challenge this week will be the exercise, making cookies with my cousin on Thursday and the 4 events this week. I will stay strong because I can feel the waist line coming. I have 2 formal events (one in January and one in March) and I am hoping I CANNOT wear the same formal at both dances due to differences in weight so I can buy a second one.:up: ]]> hunting for result http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/hunting-for-result/4968-beginning-week-4.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/nikolet3/4967-running-low-carb.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:39:07 GMT So...I am starting my new "experiment". Low-carb diet has always worked for me to lose weight, yet I have always thought that it got in the way of my passion of running. I ran a marathon last year and helped myself to every carb in the world. Problem: did not lose any weight at all and gained a bit when my runnning tapered. :annoyed: I started back on the low-carb lifestyle and easily lost 10lbs in a month and have maintained after introducing good carbs such as fruits and nuts. I recently ran a half-marathon this November with little training and few carbs (except for the night before, morning of, and during with GUs). I did just as well as when I killed myself with hours of training and carbs. With this in mind, I am going full force to run another full marathon in February. Are there any suggestions you have? :confused: I am open to advice. ]]> nikolet3 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/nikolet3/4967-running-low-carb.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4966-november-15-day-15-week-3.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:44:34 GMT I did it! I made it 2 full weeks on plan. :clap: I lost 7 pounds the first week and 2 the 2nd for a total of 9 pounds to date! not a bad start.

ONE MORE THING!!! I am wearing jeans that are fitting comfortably RIGHT out of the dryer! yeah! I usually have to hang them to dry because I'm afraid they won't fit good enough out of the dryer. :D

yesterday's goals:

• exercise :clap: I did a lower body weight workout followed by 30 min. walking on the treadmill
• eat on plan :clap:
• get a load or 2 of laundry done :dunno: sort of, lol. I got 2 loads washed, 1 dried and none put away

ok, to start week 3 I am going to try weekly goals rather than daily goals. I may go back to daily if I feel myself slipping at times, though. I also plan on continuing to just check in daily even if it's just a quick. still on plan post.

I also MAY come back and "edit" this post at times to keep track of days exercised and such so it's easy to keep track of rather than having to go look at each daily post in order to "count" if I got the amount of days done that I hoped for.

Week 3 goals:
exercise: 3-4 days cardio, 2 days weights paying attnetion to my body and adjusting exercises and weight as needed.

ACCOMPLISHED:

• Mon: 40 min. walking on treadmill.

• Thur: upper body weights, 40 min. walking on treadmill.

Nutrition:
follow my nutritional plan as set up by my nutritionist.

home: keep areas clean that I've completed and continue to declutter and make progress on more areas.

mental and/or personal: finish the book I have from the library and start on a new one. personal devotion/quiet time 5 days.

• Tue: finished my last library book. returned them and got 2 more.

]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4966-november-15-day-15-week-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4965-november-15-vlcd-9.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:52:24 GMT Weight: 164.4 Overnight: -0.8 Total: -10.6 1 egg + 3 egg whites Chicken breast (put into broth for soup): 3.5 oz Chicken broth: 1 cup Navel orange: 4.6 oz Apple (half): 3.2 oz Baby spinach (put into broth for soup): 3.5 oz Weight: 164.4
Overnight: -0.8
Total: -10.6

1 egg + 3 egg whites
Chicken breast (put into broth for soup): 3.5 oz
Chicken broth: 1 cup
Navel orange: 4.6 oz
Apple (half): 3.2 oz
Baby spinach (put into broth for soup): 3.5 oz
Vegetable broth bouillon: 1 cube
Grape tomatoes: 12 oz
Coffee: 16 oz

Total: 439 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4965-november-15-vlcd-9.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4964-wardrobe-malfunction-op.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:36:35 GMT So it seems that I'm losing inches too.
While I was at work tonight ( I'm a dealer in a casino) I felt my panties slipping down off of my hips! Tried to "scoot" them back into place by rubbing my hip on the table as I delt ( cause I am forbidden to put my hands below the table or to touch myself- might be stealing money!)
The "scooting" only made it worse. They started falling down my butt.
By the time I got off of that game and could head to the bathroom to fix it, my panty line was somewhere on the backs of my thighs!:rofl:
:hyst::laugh:

Guess it's time to buy smaller panties!:o
That's a good thing, though, right?!!?:clap: ]]> Skoochnski http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4964-wardrobe-malfunction-op.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4963-november-14-day-14.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:43:28 GMT yesterday's goals:

• exercise :clap: I walked on my treadmill for 40 min.
• eat on plan :clap:
• 15 min. decluttering :(
• read a little out of my book :clap:
• get a load or 2 of laundry done :dunno: I got 1 load in the wash but didn't get it dried.

as you can see above for the most part my day was great. I really need to get the decluttering in addition to normal daily things done so I'm making headway. I'm getting it done most days, but end up missing some here and there too.


I'm not going to try and keep my goals lite today and tomorrow. really not feeling great. not sure if its from my shot yesterday or just cause I don't feel great, lol. could be either, I'm sure. I'll do more if I'm up to it even though it's not in my goals.

today's goals:

• exercise
• eat on plan
• get a load or 2 of laundry done

]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4963-november-14-day-14.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4962-november-14-vlcd-8.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:27:37 GMT Weight: 165.2 Overnight: -1.2 Total loss: -9.8 Chicken breast: 7 oz Chicken broth: 1 cup Cucumber: 7.8 oz Grape tomatoes: 7.5 oz Apple: 7.9 oz Coffee: 24 oz Weight: 165.2
Overnight: -1.2
Total loss: -9.8

Chicken breast: 7 oz
Chicken broth: 1 cup
Cucumber: 7.8 oz
Grape tomatoes: 7.5 oz
Apple: 7.9 oz
Coffee: 24 oz

Total: 418 calories

Note: Today, I cut my injections from 175iu (.5 cc) to 140iu (.4 cc). ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4962-november-14-vlcd-8.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4961-november-13-vlcd-7.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:23:39 GMT Weight: 166.4 Overnight: -0.4 Total: -8.6 Chicken breast: 3.5 oz Shrimp: 3.5 oz Cucumber: 8 oz Grape tomatoes: 14 oz Coffee: 16 oz Weight: 166.4
Overnight: -0.4
Total: -8.6

Chicken breast: 3.5 oz
Shrimp: 3.5 oz
Cucumber: 8 oz
Grape tomatoes: 14 oz
Coffee: 16 oz

Total: 341 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4961-november-13-vlcd-7.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4960-november-12-vlcd-6.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:20:59 GMT Weight: 166.8 Overnight: -1.6 Total loss: -8.2 Green onions (in soup): 3.4 oz Chicken broth (in soup): 2 cups Soy sauce (in soup): 1 T Chicken breast (in soup): 3.5 oz Apple: 7.9 oz Grape tomatoes: 14 oz Weight: 166.8
Overnight: -1.6
Total loss: -8.2

Green onions (in soup): 3.4 oz
Chicken broth (in soup): 2 cups
Soy sauce (in soup): 1 T
Chicken breast (in soup): 3.5 oz
Apple: 7.9 oz
Grape tomatoes: 14 oz
Lemon juice (in meringue cookies): .17 oz
Egg whites (in meringue cookies): 3
Egg: 1
Coffee: 20 oz

Total: 498 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4960-november-12-vlcd-6.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4959-november-11-vlcd-5.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:14:55 GMT Weight: 168.4 Overnight: -0.4 Total loss: -6.6 Coffee: 10 oz Chili: 1 serving Cucumber: 8 oz Chicken broth: 2 cups Apple: 8.5 oz Lemon Juice: .17 oz Weight: 168.4
Overnight: -0.4
Total loss: -6.6

Coffee: 10 oz
Chili: 1 serving
Cucumber: 8 oz
Chicken broth: 2 cups
Apple: 8.5 oz
Lemon Juice: .17 oz
Chicken Breast: 3.5 oz

Total: 492 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4959-november-11-vlcd-5.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4958-november-10-vlcd-4.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:08:42 GMT Weight: 168.8 Overnight: -3.0 Total loss: -6.2 1.2 oz chicken breast 2.3 oz shrimp (last of the shrimp, so added chicken) 8 oz apple 7 oz grape tomatoes 1 serving chili 6 oz cucumber Weight: 168.8
Overnight: -3.0
Total loss: -6.2

1.2 oz chicken breast
2.3 oz shrimp (last of the shrimp, so added chicken)
8 oz apple
7 oz grape tomatoes
1 serving chili
6 oz cucumber
16 oz coffee

Total: 511 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4958-november-10-vlcd-4.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4957-november-9-vlcd-3.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:04:30 GMT Weight: 171.8 Overnight: -2.2 Total loss: -3.2 8.8 oz apple 1 serving chili 12 oz grape tomatoes 3.5 oz chicken breast 5 oz cucumber Weight: 171.8
Overnight: -2.2
Total loss: -3.2

8.8 oz apple
1 serving chili
12 oz grape tomatoes
3.5 oz chicken breast
5 oz cucumber

Total: 510 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4957-november-9-vlcd-3.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4956-november-8-vlcd-2.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:50:12 GMT Weight: 174
Overnight: -1.0
Total loss: -1.0

Didn't eat as much as I should've today.

1 serving hCG chili
25 oz coffee
8.6 oz apple

Total: 339 calories


Mind, I drink a lot of water, but am just not documenting it here. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4956-november-8-vlcd-2.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4955-november-7-vlcd-1.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:43:10 GMT Weight: 175 Today, I had: 2 oz coffee (tasted like crap so it was tossed) 3.5 oz shrimp 7.8 oz apple 7 oz grape tomatoes 3.5 oz chicken breast 3.5 oz spinach .5 oz lemon juice Weight: 175

Today, I had:
2 oz coffee (tasted like crap so it was tossed)
3.5 oz shrimp
7.8 oz apple
7 oz grape tomatoes
3.5 oz chicken breast
3.5 oz spinach
.5 oz lemon juice

Total: 417 calories ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4955-november-7-vlcd-1.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4954-loading-days.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:38:34 GMT Start weight: 174.6 After 1st loading day: 174.8 After 2nd loading day: 175 Retroactive note: I am doing injections. I started out at 175iu for 9 days, then on the 10th day (11/14) lowered to 140iu for fear of overdosing and stalling. Start weight: 174.6
After 1st loading day: 174.8
After 2nd loading day: 175

Retroactive note:
I am doing injections. I started out at 175iu for 9 days, then on the 10th day (11/14) lowered to 140iu for fear of overdosing and stalling. ]]> Brown http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/brown/4954-loading-days.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4953-hello-people.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:20:57 GMT I had a great time out with my girls last night. I was a good girl too! I had a skinny girl margarita and crab cakes! I did have a piece of bread which wasn't a good choice but no damage. :) Anyways lots of dancing so I had a blast.

I am finally 152lbs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo! My next goal is 150lbs so it will take me about two weeks for this goal to be met.

I am back within my 2pound window and so happy about it too! :cool:

I will weigh in again on Wednesday morning and I will hopefully be the same or less.

Until next time low carbers........ ]]> afuentes http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4953-hello-people.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4952-november-13-day-13.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:37:52 GMT I did good on my eating yesterday but some of my other goals went out the window.

yesterday's goals:

• eat on plan :clap:
• exercise :(
• 15 min. decluttering :clap:
• read a little out of my book :clap:
• get a load of laundry done :(

today's goals:

• exercise
• eat on plan
• 15 min. decluttering
• read a little out of my book
• get a load or 2 of laundry done

I moved exercise to the top of my goals today as I NEED to get it done today no matter what.

I may keep my goals a little light the next couple days as far as extra stuff goals. got my H1N1 flu shot today and don't know how I'm going to be feeling. ]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4952-november-13-day-13.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4951-11-13-09.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:31 GMT Day 3 Wt: 141.4 This plan is going well and I am DETERMINED! Day 3
Wt: 141.4

This plan is going well and I am DETERMINED! ]]> Joannew http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4951-11-13-09.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/gagirl160/4950-i-had-mcdonalds-last-night-down-1-5-more.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:30 GMT Good morning! I hadn’t lost anything when I weighed yesterday but today I’m down 1.5 more pounds!! That makes 6.5 since Monday and 7.5 total. Woohoo!! Last night I had MCDONALDS for dinner!!! I ate a double quarter pounder with cheese without the bread and two side salads with ranch... Good morning!

I hadn’t lost anything when I weighed yesterday but today I’m down 1.5 more pounds!! That makes 6.5 since Monday and 7.5 total. Woohoo!!

Last night I had MCDONALDS for dinner!!! I ate a double quarter pounder with cheese without the bread and two side salads with ranch dressing. How cool is that? I forgot and got the whole meal but my husband ate my fries,,,along with his fries. :p I did have ONE fry but that was it.

For the rest of the day I had a steak, cheese and jalapeno omelet for breakfast and ground beef/rotel/cream cheese and pepperoni for lunch.

This morning I stopped and got a western omelet with bacon for breakfast because I didn’t have time to make anything last night or this morning. Yummo!! I have buffalo chicken in the crock pot and I’ll probably eat it over a salad while my hubby eats it in a sandwich. I’ll probably eat more of that ground beef stuff for lunch but I have to go to the grocery store at lunch so I might make myself a salad instead. We’ll see how I feel then.

My plan is to be SO GOOD this weekend and have a loss on Monday,,,,or at least maintain. Who am I kidding?? I want a LOSS on Monday!! ]]> gagirl160 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/gagirl160/4950-i-had-mcdonalds-last-night-down-1-5-more.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/spotsmama/4949-its-friday-finally.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:12:33 GMT :up: Here is my menu for today:
B:5 pieces bacon
diet A&W Root Beer

L:Grilled chicken salad ranch

S:SF Chocolate pudding

D:Steak
Broccoli with cheese

Goals:
Do laundry and start decluttering my house! Box up things that I don't use or really want for a garage sale.

HAGD!!! ]]> spotsmama http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/spotsmama/4949-its-friday-finally.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/starrystateofmind/4948-well-round-two-here-i-come-swinging.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:48:05 GMT Well, I am at a rut I believe. I can't get under my current weight, and I need to very badly... However, I feel like I am obsessing about my weight, and I think I need to just chill (my husband tells me to just chill) but it's a lot easier said than done... not sure how to chill... I am so desperate to get back that 'pre-baby' weight, that it is killing me... So, I am going to start the Atkins again... I tried the beginning of the year and lost 12lbs, therefore I am going to try again... I have 35lbs, that just need to go away, so here goes everything!:clap: ]]> Starrystateofmind http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/starrystateofmind/4948-well-round-two-here-i-come-swinging.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4947-2-shakes-lc-meal.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:33:01 GMT I started this plan on 11-11-09 with a starting weight of 143.4.:down:

I will continue on this plan until my goal weight of 128 is reached. I hope to accomplish this by Christmas.

11-11-09 Weight 143.4
meals
B-Coffee w/cream
L-LC Shake (EAS)
D-Steak, 1 pc. chx, 1/2 pc meatloaf & salad.

11-12-09 - Weight 142.4 (down 1#)
Meals
B-Shake
L-Shake
D-Ground beef/brocoli casserole ]]> Joannew http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/joannew/4947-2-shakes-lc-meal.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4946-happy-almost-friday.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:29 GMT I had a wonderful day off yesterday. I did some volunteer work in the morning and then my hubby and I went to lunch and a movie. Why is it that great actors are in sucky movies lately??? I actually slept through the movie yesterday - it was that bad. Okay, back to topic. Yesterday I had... I had a wonderful day off yesterday. I did some volunteer work in the morning and then my hubby and I went to lunch and a movie.

Why is it that great actors are in sucky movies lately??? I actually slept through the movie yesterday - it was that bad.

Okay, back to topic. Yesterday I had Chinese food for lunch - bad choice. So I am going to give myself 2 correction days to get back to my "fighting weight". :up:

My correction days will consist of protein shakes for 1-2 meals and a protein/fat dinner.

Lets see what the scale says on Sunday!

Until next time..... ]]> afuentes http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/afuentes/4946-happy-almost-friday.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4945-november-12-day-12.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:17:42 GMT day twelve :clap::clap::clap: I had a good day, yesterday but didn't really go how I'd planned. so ON plan but not expected, lol. I just mostly hung around. watched a movie with dh, just relaxed for the most part.

dh and I went out to lunch with my daddy and I did stay on plan, except for the relish that was hidden under my bunless burger and got mixed in. I scraped some off but didn't stress bout it and just ate some too. good thing is I wasn't really hungry the rest the day so dinner was small. just a little of the roast I made in order to say I ate, lol.

yesterday's goals:

• keep up with the kitchen and bathroom where I've already cleaned:clap: I had a small pot and a couple knives to wash that I forgot to go back and do last night BUT I did it first thing this morning before even coming to the computer. I think that counts :p .
• eat on plan:clap:
• exercise:clap: did an upper body weight workout.
• 15 min. decluttering :( didn't do this at all.
• read a little out of my book:clap:
• get a load or 2 of laundry done :( nope. didn't even think about it :o

today's goals:

• eat on plan
• exercise
• 15 min. decluttering
• read a little out of my book
• get a load of laundry done

]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4945-november-12-day-12.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/amandablue/4944-i-have-cheated-myself.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:07:12 GMT I only started the Atkins diet about 8 days ago.I cheated after 3 when I had no option to eat other than chicken tenders( breaded).Thinking it wouldnt do me any harm...but of course it did because it was like starting at day 1 all over again..The weight I had lost in the first 3 days ..came back... I only started the Atkins diet about 8 days ago.I cheated after 3 when I had no option to eat other than chicken tenders( breaded).Thinking it wouldnt do me any harm...but of course it did because it was like starting at day 1 all over again..The weight I had lost in the first 3 days ..came back the next day.So now I am sticking with it completely.I eat turkey burger..no bun..I eat chicken grilled with salad..no crouton..I have them put any dressing to the side..vinagrettes I eat but the creamy ones I will not unless they are packeged and tell me how many carbs are in them .I amhoping having a support place will help with this.Instead of telling my more fit friends who just look at me like a fat a$$. ]]> Amandablue http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/amandablue/4944-i-have-cheated-myself.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4943-low-carb-pizza-minus-2-more-pounds.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:41:55 GMT OK. So I found these tortillas today at the grocery store. They are 4 carbs each. I used some spaghetti sauce that was 2 carbs per 1/4 cup and I used these toppings: pepperonni- zero carbs! ham- zero carbs! mushrooms- zero carbs! 1/8 cup onions- 2 carbs? 1/8 cup green peppers 1/8 cup red... OK. So I found these tortillas today at the grocery store. They are 4 carbs each.
I used some spaghetti sauce that was 2 carbs per 1/4 cup and I used these toppings:

pepperonni- zero carbs!
ham- zero carbs!
mushrooms- zero carbs!
1/8 cup onions- 2 carbs?
1/8 cup green peppers
1/8 cup red peppers
mozerella cheese- generous amount!
parmesan cheese- ditto!
red pepper flakes- a few shakes

By my calculations, the whole thing was 8 carbs! And it was so filling that I was not even interested in jello after that!
Soooo yummy!
:clap:

Keto stick was purple today!
*AND*
while I was at the store, I got on one of those new digital scales ( the $40) kind and it said that I had lost another 2 pounds!
Now, I'm taking that with a grain of salt, because it was a different scale than I had used the first time. And I know that scales can vary. So, I think that when I get paid I am going to by that digital scale. It have the whole BMI thingy on it too! Not sure how to use it, but I'm sure it has instructions!
My mini goal is to weigh under 200 pounds!:aprayer: ]]> Skoochnski http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4943-low-carb-pizza-minus-2-more-pounds.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4942-november-11-day-11.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:32:06 GMT woot! a few more days and I'll have made it 2 weeks. wasn't sure this would ever happen again.


yesterday's goals:

• keep up with the kitchen and bathroom where I've already cleaned :clap:
• eat on plan :clap:
• exercise :clap: treadmill. a little over 30 min. (still slow pace but working up)
• 15 min. decluttering :( I kept putting it off and ended up not doing it
• read a little out of my book :clap:
• get a load or 2 of laundry in the wash :clap:

today's goals:

• keep up with the kitchen and bathroom where I've already cleaned
• eat on plan
• exercise
• 15 min. decluttering
• read a little out of my book
• get a load or 2 of laundry done

]]> stews http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4942-november-11-day-11.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/spotsmama/4941-hi-there.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:08:11 GMT :hiya: I am finallly giving LC another try! I have been on and off (mostly off!!) for about 8 years and I started again on Nov. 1. When I first began LC'ing I weighed 228, got down to 180, and then back up to 208. Just the thought of being back at 228 was enough to make me get motivated!
You are all soooo inspirational! I am so excited about being here! Can't wait to start supporting sharing recipes and info with you! ]]> spotsmama http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/spotsmama/4941-hi-there.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/gagirl160/4940-down-3-more-lbs.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:34:40 GMT Good morning!

This morning I was down THREE more lbs! I am excited. So that makes 6 lbs total.

I had a great day yesterday on Atkins.
B-egg salad
L-ground beef/rotel/cream cheese with pepperoni
D-Steak Umms with provolone cheese and green beans

I should've had more veggies but I forgot to eat my broccoli at lunch. It was the first time I had tried Steak Umms and OMG!!! Yummo!!

Last night I scrambled some eggs with fresh jalapenos and added some steak to have this morning for breakfast. It was SO GOOD this morning and SO LEGAL,,,woohoo!! :clap::kicking: I need to make that a habit!! ]]> gagirl160 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/gagirl160/4940-down-3-more-lbs.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4939-metromint-chocolate-mint-water-zero-anything.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:14:10 GMT Ok. So I went to the grocery today looking for dinner and over in the organic/ health food section I find these cool looking bottles of water called MetroMint. They had several different flavors. Orange mint, Peppermint and Chocolate Mint. I got home & put them in the firdge. After dinner, ( Hot Browns, which I totally forgot were completely legal on induction without the bread-YAY!), I got out the bottle of Chocolate mint.
Oh...My...GAWD!!!! It tasted just like water but after I took a drink it had the after taste of a York Peppermint Patty!
This is great news to me because I *HATE* water! I know what fish do in water! (Ewww.....!)
But not only does this stuff give me the water that I need (16 oz bottle) but it also helps with that chocolate craving!
So, with the Holidays coming up, I started wondering....
What about a low carb hot chocolate with a pepermint "whisper"?

So I poured some MetroMint ChocolateMint in a cup, added some liquid sweetener ( no carbs! Unlike those powders) and then I added a little bit of Half & Half and nuked it! Topped off with some whipped cream, it tasted just like hot chocolate with a candy cane in it! :cool:

All I need to do is pour it in a pretty holiday mug, spray some whipped cream on top & sprinkle with a little unsweetened cocoa powder and nobody at any holiday party knows that I'm "low carbing"!!!!!! ;)

This is gonna be great! :kicking: ]]> Skoochnski http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/skoochnski/4939-metromint-chocolate-mint-water-zero-anything.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/baileysgirl/4938-really-trying.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:10:28 GMT I've struggled the last week and gained back the 3 pounds I lost the first week. :blush: I've got to get serious! I want to meet my first goal. Accomplishing LC for 3 weeks would be a great thing and I'm willing to try my best.

I need to come up with some desserts besides sf popcicles!

This one sounded pretty good...

16oz cottage cheese
1 tub sf cool whip
3 oz pk sf orange jello
Mix cottage cheese and jello. Fold in cool whip. ]]> BaileysGirl http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/baileysgirl/4938-really-trying.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bethanyblondie/4937-starting-low-carb-again-some-wls-help.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:55 GMT I haven't been checking in on LC Friends for a looong time due to the fact that I made it my mission to qualify for Lap Band Weight Loss surgery last year. It took a year to jump through all of insurance's hoops, but I did it and did get Lap Band surgery May 18th, 2009 and am now down 40 pounds. I did not have to be overly careful with what I was eating the first few months, as I had to focus on eating mostly soft food while my stomach healed. Then just having the restriction of the band itself helped me lose a good chunk of weight (I also have been exercising...even participated on a team that ran in the Denver Marathon!). But my energy levels have been low, and my mood "swing-y." I know my body responds best to eating the Atkin's way.

Plus my surgeon really wants me to focus mostly on protein anyways, since I can't eat a lot of food. I am SO ready to get into the 100s, which I am only a few pounds away from. I am starting induction this week and hope to be out of the wretched 200s forever by next week! ]]> Bethanyblondie http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/bethanyblondie/4937-starting-low-carb-again-some-wls-help.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/hunting-for-result/4936-week-3-day-2.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:09 GMT Well Week 2 saw a loss of 1 pound. Was hoping for more but I am okay with any poundage off. The second week was suppose to be like this, so I guess I am normal. The schedule planning is beginning to get normal and for that I am glad. I have been able to stay away from chocolate (my greatest... Well Week 2 saw a loss of 1 pound. Was hoping for more but I am okay with any poundage off. The second week was suppose to be like this, so I guess I am normal. The schedule planning is beginning to get normal and for that I am glad.

I have been able to stay away from chocolate (my greatest downfall) and can really say I am not craving it one bit. I do drink "chocolate" shakes when I do shakes.

I am averaging between 70-80oz of water per day, but the exercise has got to happen. I have a meeting tonight but plan on coming home and exercising after that. I have pulled my treadmill out to the middle of the family room, so I plan on watching some of my "T-Bow" programs while treadmilling. I need to make that a habit rather than watching them in bed reclining.

I am planning to loose 2 pounds this week. My success will be disclosed to you next week. More later. ]]> hunting for result http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/hunting-for-result/4936-week-3-day-2.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/blogs/stews/4935-november-10-day-10.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:22 GMT on day 10 already and not a slip up! yeah me!


Yesterday's goals:

• keep up with the kitchen and bathroom where I've already cleaned :clap: (came home to find dh had put dishes in the dishwasher from the family eating while I was at the shelter last night. :)
• eat on plan :clap:
• exercise (if I have time. monday's are busy) no time.
• 15 min. decluttering :clap: I spend about 15 minutes going through more papers on the table.
• read a little out of my book :( ended up sitting in the hot tub and watching a movie with dh last night. got to bed too late to do any reading.

today's goals:

• keep up with the kitchen and bathroom where I've already cleaned
• eat on plan
• exercise
• 15 min. decluttering
• read a little out of my book
• get a load or 2 of laundry in the wash

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