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]

Barbecued Spareribs... Posted 11-06-2008 at 10:13 PM by skeeweeaka [COLOR=magenta](ATKIN'S '72-- From the Book) Serves 6 3 pounds spareribs ¼ cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon bacon drippings ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup of water 1/8 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoons lee & Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce 3 tablesoons Brown Sugar Twin 1 cup Hunt's Tomato Juice 3 tablespoons of Soy Sauce ¼ teaspoon Paprika 1 tablespoon Gold Seal cocktail Sherry (optional) preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut Spareribs into rib pieces place... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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Coconut Cake... Posted 11-06-2008 at 09:46 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 11-06-2008 at 09:50 PM by skeeweeaka [COLOR=#006400]The coconut cake recipe I used is from Bruce Fife's book 'Cooking with [/COLOR][COLOR=#016798]Coconut Flour[/COLOR][COLOR=#006400]' -I just added coconut as shown below.[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1/2 C. Butter- melted (if using salted, omit salt below)[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1/2 C. Coconut milk[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]12 Eggs[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1 C. Sugar or replacement ( I used Whey Low D)[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1 tsp. Salt[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1 tsp. sf Vanilla[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1 C. Coconut flour- sifted[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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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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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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Revolution Rolls by T-Man... Posted 10-08-2008 at 07:52 PM by skeeweeaka Revolution Rolls - 12 Rolls 8 eggs, separated 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar 3 Tbs. of Hellman's Mayonaise 1/4 Tsp of Garlic powder (optional) Sprinkle of cheddar for the top Sprinkle of freshly grated parmesian cheese for top Put whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat until whites are stiff..(don't move in the bowl), but not dry. NOTE: Separate the whites from the yolk in a separate container because I've noticed if you get any yolk in your whites then they won't beat as fluffy.... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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