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]

Brownie Muffins... Posted 09-06-2008 at 04:44 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:19 PM by skeeweeaka Here is the muffin recipe: 1/4c butter 1/4c semisweet chips 1 egg 1/4 t vannilla 1/4c. flour 1/4 pecans in micro-wave, melt butter and chips, stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat egg and sugar, stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture, gradually add in flour to choclate mixture and fold in peacans. fill paper cups 2/3 full...bake at 325 for 20-25 min. , makes four. I ended up increasing my oven to 350 degrees, they wouldn't cook at 325...I also used a silicone muffin pan and sprayed with pam. Maybe... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Cream Cheese Pancakes... Posted 09-06-2008 at 04:18 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:19 PM by skeeweeaka Here you go for those that asked. It's WONDERFUL! When I made them this morning I didn't use the Cinnamon. Also, if you don't use the cinnamon or [COLOR=#016798]Splenda[/COLOR] you can make savory ones - I did ham and cheese and the Splenda was light so it wasn't too sweet - but I imagine no Splenda and using for low carb enchiladas or seafood crepes with crab, shrimp, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, parmesan and cream cheese and herbs! YUM! Easy to make, and totally induction friendly ... AND THEY ARE GOOD ! 4 oz cream cheese, softened 4 eggs 4 tsp... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Losing the Last 10 Pounds... Posted 09-02-2008 at 09:00 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:20 PM by skeeweeaka Lose the Last 10 Pounds! By Karen Asp, Prevention Prevention You've cleaned up your diet, sweated off countless calories, and watched pounds melt away. But now the scale has come to a screeching halt. What gives? It's an unfortunate law of weight loss: The last 10 pounds are harder to shed than the first 30. That's because the slimmer you become, the fewer calories you burn just going about your day, explains Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., founding director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and author of The Runner's Diet. For every... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Cheesecake Pudding... Posted 09-01-2008 at 01:37 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:20 PM by skeeweeaka CHEESECAKE PUDDING 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces sour cream 3/4 cup granular [COLOR=#016798]Splenda[/COLOR] or equivalent liquid Splenda 2 teaspoons vanilla Fruit, not included in the counts Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, Splenda and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Serve with fruit, if desired. Makes 4 cups or 6 servings TJ Do not freeze from Linda's Low Carb site ETA: for those who are avoiding artificial... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Flourless Chocolate Cake Posted 09-01-2008 at 01:34 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:20 PM by skeeweeaka CAROLYN'S 3-MINUTE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon heavy cream 2 tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granular [COLOR=#016798]Splenda[/COLOR] or equivalent liquid Splenda 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 tablespoon butter, softened Spray a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl with cooking spray. I used a Grab-it bowl. Add the egg and beat it with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Microwave on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until it puffs up and no longer looks wet in the... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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