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]

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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Marinades.... Posted 09-11-2008 at 06:30 PM by skeeweeaka Updated 09-19-2008 at 12:17 PM by skeeweeaka Ginger Chicken Marinade ¼ c. olive oil ¼ c. soy sauce 1 T. lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced (or 2 t. powder) 1 small piece of ginger, minced (about 1”) 2 t. curry 1 t. cumin 1 t. oregano 1 t. black pepper Mix together and pour over chicken in a covered bowl or ziplock bag and place in the fridge until ready to grill, turning as needed. Marinate at least 3 hours or overnight. This is also good with pork. Also, this one is, I believe, a Kraft recipe, and it's awesome! Not a marinade, but... Continue reading... skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member

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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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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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