Today is Friday and I've been having a difficult week...and overall a difficul time losing weight. First of all, I ate half of a Carrot Cake....but was on plan prior to that eating Whitecastle Pie...but that seemed to be a lot of calories...and cheese!

When I was on Atkins I stuck to it but I was tired all of the time and I was eating a lot of fat, but especially a lost of cheese.... I've been reading a lot of diets on this forum trying to figure out just what is right for me... I like CAD and lost initially 5 pounds, but nothing after that. Then I started cycling and kept gaining and losing the same 5 pounds... Then went to South Beach and lost that 5 pounds in a two week period and nothing since....that was around August 9th...

Based on what I know for sure, I know that when I switch diets I lose weight initially that week but afterwards nothing. So that is telling me that I need to switch things up to continue losing, however, that could simply mean adding in some good carbs and not switching plans...

Plans that I am considering are Eat Fat Get Thin, Barry Groves, and Suzanne Sommers, Sommercize Program....

Today Fawn suggested that following these guidelines would result in a good weight loss program....

[COLOR=red]A solid weight loss plan that most will not have any problems losing on would include:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]animal proteins including eggs and fish[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]coconut oil[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]olive oil[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]butter[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]vegetables all other than root veggies and corn[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]avocado[/COLOR]

[COLOR=red]Now that's pretty boring but it's a guaranteed weight loss plan.[/COLOR]

Difficult Time.... Posted 09-19-2008 at 12:05 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:14 PM by skeeweeaka I am having a difficult time right now....so difficult... The depression is really eating at me and I can't seem to get myself together enough to go out and jog which would probably help if I could do it. Eating wise, I haven't been eating my veggies like I should. I am just not taking care of myself today... I so feel like crap! Why me, why me I so don't totally deserve this. I just want some peace in my life. Happiness alludes me and I have totally disappeared. Am I going to go to my grave only knowing fleeting moments of happiness in my life. How sad that is. To... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Getting Rid of Fruit Flies... Posted 09-17-2008 at 05:42 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:15 PM by skeeweeaka Get Rid of Fruit Flies A Homemade Fruit Fly Trap By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Battling a swarm of fruit flies in your kitchen or bathroom? Get rid of them quickly with this simple, homemade trap: What You Need: Apple cider vinegar Dish soap A jar or small bowl Plastic wrap What You Do: 1. Pour a cup of apple cider vinegar into a jar or small bowl. 2. Add a couple drops of dish soap to the jar. 3. Cover the container with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in the wrap. 4. Place in the area... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Blackout and Stress Eating.... Posted 09-17-2008 at 04:30 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:16 PM by skeeweeaka Well it's been a while since I have been on the boards and a while since I have exercised... We have a Blackout here in Ohio, Kentucky, and some parts of Indiana...due to a wind storm! I am so frustrated. Today was the first day that we have had power in four days! Nothing was open...nothing! Only a few gas stations....lines were blocks long. Banks, restaurants, stores, everything closed. All of the food in my frig went bad, I have been eating crap and totally stressed out. I would hate to get on the scales at this point... I'm so disappointed in myself for caving into the stress... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Deep Dish Pizza Quiche... Posted 09-13-2008 at 05:17 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:39 PM by skeeweeaka [COLOR=#a0522d]DEEP DISH PIZZA QUICHE [/COLOR] 4 oz softened cream cheese 4 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 1 tbs chives 1/2 tsp Italian or pizza seasoning 2 cups shredded cheese (I use mozzarella/cheddar mix) 1/2 tsp wet garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup lowest carb tomato or pizza sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese Toppings to taste (I use pepperoni, sausage, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, whatever!) Preheat oven to 375. Beat together cream cheese and eggs till... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Down Two Pounds Today... Posted 09-12-2008 at 07:22 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:16 PM by skeeweeaka Well I am down two pounds today. Originally, I weighed myself with my gown on and I was the same so I took it off and it read 218... Now I'm wondering if I have in fact lost weight or if I've been 218 all along... Don't know but I'll take it. Still trying to eat to my BMR, 1500-1800 calories. I would rather stay at the 1500 range though, although it did say I could eat at 1800 and lose two pounds per week...hmm! Why don't I believe that one! Perhaps because weight loss has always meant deprivation for me, so unless I am eating around 1200 calories I don't think it is going... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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