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]

Spinach Dip... Posted 10-27-2008 at 07:31 AM by skeeweeaka Chanty103...Spinach Dip Recipe... 8-12 oz cream cheese (i used 12 oz but maybe less can be more) 1/2 cup cheese blend (i have no clue exactly how much i use just a small handful, i don't measure) 1 can pico 1/2 cup sour cream (to taste) 4 slices bacon big frozen bag of chopped spinach seasonings (i use garlic powder and red pepper) Cook spinach with seasonings to taste. Drain. Stir in all other ingredients over med heat. In separate pan cook 4 strips of bacon; crumble. Put spinach in serving dish and top with bacon. ... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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PMS Song...Mary J. Blige... Posted 10-26-2008 at 03:55 PM by skeeweeaka [COLOR=magenta]PMS Lyrics I wanna talk to the ladies tonight About situation I'm pretty sure y'all be able to relate to Trust me Today I'm not feelin pretty See I'm feeling quite ugly Havin one of this days When I cant make up my mind So don't even look at me See I don't wanna hear your problem Cause I'm having some of my own I know it was not your fault That I'm feelin down I just wanna be left alone Down I'm down and out in depression I think the worst of everything My lower back ... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Failure is Not Final.... Posted 10-26-2008 at 02:10 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 10-26-2008 at 05:26 PM by skeeweeaka Wow...I read this today in the lobby and it is quite profound...frankly I wept...sorry but today I am an emotional mess...what can I SAY! [COLOR=#800080]There will be a day that you can remember as being the day of failure. It might be a divorce, rejection, or even the death of a loved one. It is a day you will always remember.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#800080]But the next day is the first day of the rest of your life. It will be the day of new beginnings. It might not be the new beginning you were hoping for but it is a new beginning. If there are issues with that... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken... Posted 10-26-2008 at 03:01 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 10-26-2008 at 12:50 PM by skeeweeaka 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4 halves) 1/4 cup julienned green bell pepper 2 tablespoons diced red onion 1 medium plum tomato, cored and diced (about 1/4 cup) 4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese 1. Preheat oven... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Empowering Passion... Posted 10-25-2008 at 09:48 AM by skeeweeaka Updated 10-25-2008 at 09:50 AM by skeeweeaka Empowering passion Is there something you desperately need? Your sense of desperation and your need will work against you, and will make it even more difficult to attain what you're after. By very definition, whatever you need you do not have. When you continually reinforce the idea that you do not have something, you continually push that thing away from yourself. Replace your desperate need with a passionate desire. That will frame your situation in a much more positive, powerful perspective. With desperation, you feel like... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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