~~Losing 100 lbs i 2007~~ September 3-10 - Page 5

Christy514 · 09-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Hi everyone

Long time no talk

How is everyone doing?

I haven't weighed myself in at least a week!

I stalled for over 2 weeks at the same weight and had it! So on friday I ate normal food and started back on atkins on Saturday! This has been a horrible week craving wise.

Has anyone had any negative experiences with the Dreamfields pasta? I just bought some.

I hope everyone is doing well

Bug · 09-05-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Christy514

Has anyone had any negative experiences with the Dreamfields pasta? I just bought some.

Hiya stranger!

I've used the Dreamfields twice now in the past couple of weeks and still maintained my weight loss. No one in the family even noticed the different pasta - everyone thought it was great!

Missed you lately!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 12:30 PM

Well I up 2pds from my cheat

But its ok, like alot of you have said, I'm learning. Last night I did alot of researching and I have decided to go back to Atkins....I know it works and If it aint broke dont fix it right?

Thank you all for your encouragment, you a great bunch of people, and I appreciate you all

Christy514 · 09-05-2007, 12:48 PM

I am trying to read what I missed but it might take a month lol/...

Quick comment: Beware of the homemade ice cream! It caused me to have extreme cravings! I craved it everynight for a week and my weight would not budge! I am having to go back to induction atkins to hopefully get rid of the sweet tooth

Christy514 · 09-05-2007, 12:51 PM

Hiya Bug I was thinking of you all, but have been super busy.

My youngest started school, my daughter started piano lessons and I am still working 50+ hour work weeks!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 01:05 PM

Hey Bugs........Can I join your challenge?

PoorAggieMom · 09-05-2007, 01:27 PM

Dream - as always, thanks so much for the encouragement and tips! I know I haven't lost near as much as the rest of you, but you still let me stay! It seems as though every time I get bummed, you or Lisa are there to lift me back up and keep me going! Sometimes I feel like it's two steps forward and one step back, but I couldn't do it without y'all!

DMM - What can I say that hasn't already been said? You are doing an awesome job, and I can't thank you enough for all of your helpful insight!

Over the long holiday weekend I reverted back to regular low carbing because of what I had available. I never left home; in fact, I didn't get off the couch (thanks to the Vicodin) and now that I'm back at work and climbing the stairs, I'm feeling better and headed back in the right direction - down a pound this morning. I think the cabbage and spinach are helping to keep things moving!

Christy - You were missed! I don't have time to read all of the posts either, and can't relate to a lot of them because I no longer have TOM, little ones, or pets, but I still get encouraged, so I keep coming back!

Bug/Christy - I am probably the only person on this whole site who doesn't like the Dreamfield's. Everyone has their own opinion, and I've heard all the positives, but I thought it was like a big glob of goo! Blech!

By the way, I thought I might share this tip with you all...I've been drinking Diet A&W Cream Soda when I have cravings for sweets. I stock up on the 2 liter bottles when they're on sale, and fill up a small glass (so as not to drink so much). It satisfies my sweet tooth, and I'm not caving on the diet drinks because it's just a little. When I'm thirsty, I drink my water, but when I want something sweet, I drink a little of that.

Anyone heard from Jamie, Jennay, Paula, Gran or Tannie?

Bug · 09-05-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xbeyondthebeautyx

Hey Bugs........Can I join your challenge?

Come on Laura - jump right on with both feet and take off running!

Make your goal and go for it. The more the merrier!! WE CAN DO IT!!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bug

Come on Laura - jump right on with both feet and take off running!

Make your goal and go for it. The more the merrier!! WE CAN DO IT!!

Awwwww thanks bugs, whats the end date of goal?

kbetz0419 · 09-05-2007, 03:25 PM

Hi every one. Boy, you guys are flying. I am trying to keep up but I am still lagging behind. I had a few planed cheats yesterday.I have learned from the past that when I get sick it is better to give a few extra crabs. Its not the time to have my body eating itself. I ate a oatmeal cookie, and a child sized bowl of mac n cheese. I didnt even bother weighing this morning beacuse TOM showed up out of the blue. I thought it was in 2 weeks? Who knows! Things are getting better all the way around.
Give me a few days and I will be back to my go team, go , self!

mycattaz · 09-05-2007, 04:05 PM

HI everyone... I got home about 1:00 went to lay down was going to take a 15 minutes nap....lol.. I woke up at 4:00.... so much for the nap....

HI Christy so glad to see you... missed you while you were gone.... I not sure where everyone went..... Tannie hit her hundred pounds lost and I haven't seen her on the board anywhere.... I made the homemade icecream twice, I didn't have a problem with it... some people I guess get craving from different things....

Pooraggie, so glad you are feeling better... I too like the cream cheese muffins... I hear you can freeze them ok.. haven't tried it... I thought dh would like him but he didn't..... I like them with coffee in the morning.... but portion control with them is hard

Laura are you going to do introduction for two weeks since you are doing atkins.... And don't fret over the 2 lbs.... alot of times when you get off plan, you gain water weight.... not really sure why this happens.... but, drink plenty of water and those 2 lbs should be gone in just a few short days.....

Well, I drank a glass of water for breakfast this morning... mom picked up some donuts and i passed on them

then on the way home we stopped at Pizza hut to eat..... I had 6 slices of sausage and cheese pizza without the bread (gotcha lol) and I made me a big salad with lettus, cheese, thousand island dressing and drank half of a diet pepsi.... and one sip of a regular pepsi.... thanks to the waiter

ok, maybe to sips... for some reason my taste buds did't pick up the taste of it... dh pointed it out to me.... he had the regular one...... I don't drink alot of diet drinks... I usually stick to water with lemon when I go out add alittle sweet and low... Instant lemonade..... and if I am at home, I just drink sf lemonade koolade....

not sure what i am going to have for dinner.... nothing sounds good right now... so I am just drinking me a glass of water....

InTheProcess · 09-05-2007, 04:38 PM

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick check in. I don't have time today to go back and read. Hope everyone is doing great and had a visit from the woosh fairy.

Talk to you soon.

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 04:50 PM

Hey Lisa...Thanks for your words of encourgement

I'm joing bugs challenge with you guys, what the goal date?

kbetz0419 · 09-05-2007, 06:44 PM

luara -Bug challenge is nov 10
would you also like to join the walking challenge. You can set a goal of how much walking/exercise you want to do by nov 10. I am doing 60 miles in 12 weeks. My miles are real miles and also I do the Lesly sampsone, walk away the pounds. It has mile markers in it.

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kbetz0419

luara -Bug challenge is nov 10
would you also like to join the walking challenge. You can set a goal of how much walking/exercise you want to do by nov 10. I am doing 60 miles in 12 weeks. My miles are real miles and also I do the Lesly sampsone, walk away the pounds. It has mile markers in it.

kbetz.............I would love to thank you

mstrudy · 09-05-2007, 06:52 PM

So could you guys give me a sample menu of 20 carbs or less??? I am trying to figure meals out that I can fix and take to work with me. I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!!

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mstrudy

So could you guys give me a sample menu of 20 carbs or less??? I am trying to figure meals out that I can fix and take to work with me. I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!!

mssturdy.....I'm learning too

jennaysteele · 09-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Hey gals- back to a regular schedule today so I decided to jump back in with both feet since I have been off plan for 4 weeks! (YIKES! time flies when you are cheating) I am at 202.5 (up 8 lbs) so for now my gaol is lots and lots of water/green tea and get back into the wonderful Onederland! Oh, yeah, TOM is this week so loss might start out slow. I'm here again to stay, sorry for my stray/off plan eating. Welcome all the new posters and thanks everyone else for keeping this thread going! I'll check back tomorrow...

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jennaysteele

Hey gals- back to a regular schedule today so I decided to jump back in with both feet since I have been off plan for 4 weeks! (YIKES! time flies when you are cheating) I am at 202.5 (up 8 lbs) so for now my gaol is lots and lots of water/green tea and get back into the wonderful Onederland! Oh, yeah, TOM is this week so loss might start out slow. I'm here again to stay, sorry for my stray/off plan eating. Welcome all the new posters and thanks everyone else for keeping this thread going! I'll check back tomorrow...

Welcome back and thanks for your welcome

Divine Miss M · 09-05-2007, 08:46 PM

Lisa, Bug, Tiffani, Jennifer, Dream, Penny: Thanks, ladies! The fact that I hit 65 lbs. is still surreal...Btw, Penny, what in the world happened that you're on Vicodyn? (sp?)

Christy: Hey, hon, if you're stalling, do something to shake it up - not give it up!!!

I'm glad you're back! Now listen, babe: You know I stalled in August and it took some experimentation to figure out what to do...5 weeks' worth! I only dropped a little over 7 lbs last month, but all that tweaking was good for my metabolism. Kept it guessing and it also primed it up for a low-carb, low-fat session (which I'll start again shortly).

MsTrudy: Welcome!

Laura and Trudy: 20 carb grams isn't much, so you might want to consider 2 small (1 cup, unpacked) lettuce salads (plain) or topped with a few slices of cucumber, or just a few cups of low-carb veggies per day. There is a scant amt. of carbs in eggs, in tea, etc., so don't forget to look for the little buggers everywhere!

I'm experimenting with cycling amts. of fats, proteins, and calories while keeping it low-carb. I do that to keep my metabolism on its toes!

So...babes, since you asked, here are a few real examples from my various menus this past week, so you can see what 20 carbs or under looks like:

Example 1:

B: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces lean Canadian bacon (12 oz. tea with a double dash of whipping cream, stevia)
Drink: 12 oz. bottled water
L: 5 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1 tbsp. Kraft’s Fat Free Ranch (1 SF Rock Star)
S: 1 SF Jello
Drink: (2) 12 oz. bottled water
D: 2 pieces (2-3 oz.) thinly-sliced, skinless and boneless chicken breast, 1 cup fresh asparagus – both pan-fried in 1 tbsp. EVCO with seasonings (1 SF Rock Star)
S: 1 SF Jello

Totals:
Cals: 935
Fats: 46
Carbs: 20 (total, not net)
Proteins: 88

Example 2

B: 2 scrambled eggs, 1 piece Krakus Polish ham, ¼ cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, ½ tbsp. butter in PAM (12 oz. tea with 3 tbsp. half-n-half, stevia)
Drinks: (2) 20 oz. bottles Fruit 2-0
L: 5 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1cup lettuce, 1 tbsp. Spectrum Essentials Enriched Flax Oil with Lignans and a few drops of lemon juice (1 SF Rock Star)
Snack: 1 Sugar Free Jello
D: 2 slices thin-sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breast and 1 cup fresh asparagus, sauted in 1 tbsp. EVCO (1 SF Rock Star)
Snack: 1 Sugar Free Jello

Totals:
Calories: 1,094
Fats: 64
Carbs: 12 (total, not net)
Proteins: 103

Example 3:

B: 1 cup Egg Beaters mixed with 1 piece thinly-sliced Krakus Polish ham (shredded), sprinkled with salt, pepper, and oregano (cooked with Pam spray), topped with 1 tbsp. DaVinci’s SF Pancake Syrup (Drinks: 16 oz. Fruit 2-0 Hydration flavored 0 carb/0 cals water, plus 16 oz. SF Rock Star)
Drink: 16 oz. bottled water, with vitamins
L: 10 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1 tbsp. Kraft’s Fat-Free Ranch (16 oz. SF Rock Star)
Snack: 1 SF Jello
Drink: 16 oz. bottled water
D: 2 pieces thinly-sliced chicken, dredged in egg and coated with parmesan cheese mixed with garlic powder and oregano (16 oz. bottled water), 1 cup fresh asparagus – all sauted in 1 tbsp. EVCO (16 oz. Rock Star)
Snack: 1 SF Jello
Drink: 16 oz. bottled water

Totals:
Water: 128 oz.
Cals: 1024
Fats: 33
Carbs: 10 (total, not net)
Proteins: 146

xbeyondthebeautyx · 09-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Thanks Divine Miss

mycattaz · 09-06-2007, 06:42 AM

goodmorning All.....
Laura did you ever get fitday to come up...You can plan your day on there... puting in everything you eat and it will give you the total for the day, you can add , subtract from there

Jennay so glad you are back.... We are all in this together and when someone doesn't show up they are missed.... don't fret over the 8 lbs....with the cheats, its more then likely water weight and will come right back off.... and plus since you were off plan for a few weeks, it might cause a shake up and start your metabolizn in full gear.....

mstrudy have you tried fitday.com....... its a wonderful way to keep up with what you are eating till you get things going for you and its free, just have to sign up for it.... like I was telling Laura you can put all your foods in it for the day and find out what your carb count is for the day.....

As for me, all my carbs come from vegetable..... I stick with mostly eggs and meat... and add a salad and some salad dressing....

last night, I made me some breakfast and had a piece of Lc Bread for toast, this is not exceptable of introduction..... but man was it good.... I haven't had bread in a very long time....

if bread is a trigger food for you, you can choose to eat it the last meal of your day and for me it doesn't set off those cravings

Bug · 09-06-2007, 06:54 AM

everyone!

Laura - so sorry I didn't get back in last night before I left work.

you got the date 11/10 for the end of the 12 week challenge. Again, sorry didn't get back to you.

Doing lots better this morning. Was able to walk the treadmill last night after dinner/cleaning up. I walked 1.5 miles on random 3 hills.

that was a work out - did 30 minutes and it felt like an hour. It was a great workout! I was able to walk, cool down, take a shower and I hit the bed probably around 9pm. Finally, I got some sleep!

I try not to jump on the scales during the week. I just try to weigh in on Saturday mornings but I got on this morning.

Still maintaining at 302. Someone please open the door to the 200's please - I really want to get under 300 this Saturday.

Everyone take care of you and I will check in throughout the morning.

thewhitehouse · 09-06-2007, 07:21 AM

Good morning.

Laura and Mstrudy- Here are a few web sites with induction menus and recipes. But basically just eat all the meat and eggs that you need to be full (try not to habitually eat like I use to) hehe...You can have 3-4 oz of cheese a day. Get your 20 grams or less mostly from green leafy veggies and then a little low carb veggies. Here is a list of veggies and carb content.
Atkins - Carb Counter

They suggest you stay on induction for 2 weeks but if you have a lot of weight to lose they say you can stay for as long as 6 months. I went 4 weeks on induction because I had/have a bad sugar addiction. I wanted to break it, and it worked.

So basically, I ate meat (tried to stay away from lunch meats and hot dogs because of nitrates) but a hot dog is a quick way to get a snack. I had eggs fried in real butter or hard boiled eggs for snacks. Once a day, usually at supper with the family, I would have a salad. I used romaine and then very low carb veggies like broccoli and cauliflower, peppers and mushrooms. I would add my meat and cheese here. I usually used olive oil and lemon juice for a dressing and added garlic.

That is just a sample and you can add your own favorites and varieties and modify it to fit your needs and bodies wants.

Really look for hidden carbs, some hot dogs and bacon, have sugar added. I found the cheaper hot dogs (yuk) had lower carbs.

Don't forget to try to take supplements...a good multi-vitamin (you might want to look for one without iron, know what I mean?) Take a calcium supplement (or 2-3) with magnesium and D. Most women are deficient in Magnesium.

On the following web site, the recipes with * after them are fit for induction phase.
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Here is another link. I put you on the page for induction recipes, but other pages have more.
Induction : LowCarbCooking.org

Here is a good site for beginners. She has great advice, rules and menus.

A BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO LOWCARBING

Hope this helps. Just a suggestion...if you have a bad sugar addiction like me, you might want to stay away from sweetners and sweet LC food like sf at first. I had to other wise that would be all I would eat. I had a glass of diet soda when I needed something sweet. But I had it BAD. I remember there were months where most of the food I ate was junk food. But you know yourselves and what you need.

And lastly but certainly first. Pray. I realized I couldn't do this. I have tried so many times before. I literally put it in God's hands. He will have me lose as much or as little as He wants. And He is testing my faith. Try to put Him in the Pilot seat and you co-pilot! Seriously.

09-05-2007, 12:30 PM	#123
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Hi everyone and good morning!!!! Well I up 2pds from my cheat But its ok, like alot of you have said, I'm learning. Last night I did alot of researching and I have decided to go back to Atkins....I know it works and If it aint broke dont fix it right? Thank you all for your encouragment, you a great bunch of people, and I appreciate you all

09-05-2007, 01:27 PM	#127
PoorAggieMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372 Gallery: PoorAggieMom Stats: 226.5/here we go again WOE: Low carb Start Date: 5/7/07	Dream - as always, thanks so much for the encouragement and tips! I know I haven't lost near as much as the rest of you, but you still let me stay! It seems as though every time I get bummed, you or Lisa are there to lift me back up and keep me going! Sometimes I feel like it's two steps forward and one step back, but I couldn't do it without y'all! DMM - What can I say that hasn't already been said? You are doing an awesome job, and I can't thank you enough for all of your helpful insight! Over the long holiday weekend I reverted back to regular low carbing because of what I had available. I never left home; in fact, I didn't get off the couch (thanks to the Vicodin) and now that I'm back at work and climbing the stairs, I'm feeling better and headed back in the right direction - down a pound this morning. I think the cabbage and spinach are helping to keep things moving! Christy - You were missed! I don't have time to read all of the posts either, and can't relate to a lot of them because I no longer have TOM, little ones, or pets, but I still get encouraged, so I keep coming back! Bug/Christy - I am probably the only person on this whole site who doesn't like the Dreamfield's. Everyone has their own opinion, and I've heard all the positives, but I thought it was like a big glob of goo! Blech! By the way, I thought I might share this tip with you all...I've been drinking Diet A&W Cream Soda when I have cravings for sweets. I stock up on the 2 liter bottles when they're on sale, and fill up a small glass (so as not to drink so much). It satisfies my sweet tooth, and I'm not caving on the diet drinks because it's just a little. When I'm thirsty, I drink my water, but when I want something sweet, I drink a little of that. Anyone heard from Jamie, Jennay, Paula, Gran or Tannie? __________________ Penny

09-05-2007, 03:25 PM	#130
kbetz0419 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moveing to wonderland ASAP Posts: 1,353 Gallery: kbetz0419 Stats: 5"7 -300/272/170 WOE: 20 carbs and eat 4 times a day Start Date: Restart may,2008	Hi every one. Boy, you guys are flying. I am trying to keep up but I am still lagging behind. I had a few planed cheats yesterday.I have learned from the past that when I get sick it is better to give a few extra crabs. Its not the time to have my body eating itself. I ate a oatmeal cookie, and a child sized bowl of mac n cheese. I didnt even bother weighing this morning beacuse TOM showed up out of the blue. I thought it was in 2 weeks? Who knows! Things are getting better all the way around. Give me a few days and I will be back to my go team, go , self! __________________ A fourty pound gift to my self for Christmas ( may1st 2008- 300#) 300,299.298.297.296.295.294.293.292.291.290.289. 288.287.286.285.284.283.282.281.280,279,278,277, 276,275,274,273 272,271,270,269,268,266,265,264, 263,262,261,260.259,258,257,256,255,254,253,252,25 1,250 Merry Christmas ...... Goal will be met!

09-05-2007, 04:05 PM	#131
mycattaz Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 4,479 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/279.6/249 WOE: low carb	HI everyone... I got home about 1:00 went to lay down was going to take a 15 minutes nap....lol.. I woke up at 4:00.... so much for the nap.... HI Christy so glad to see you... missed you while you were gone.... I not sure where everyone went..... Tannie hit her hundred pounds lost and I haven't seen her on the board anywhere.... I made the homemade icecream twice, I didn't have a problem with it... some people I guess get craving from different things.... Pooraggie, so glad you are feeling better... I too like the cream cheese muffins... I hear you can freeze them ok.. haven't tried it... I thought dh would like him but he didn't..... I like them with coffee in the morning.... but portion control with them is hard Laura are you going to do introduction for two weeks since you are doing atkins.... And don't fret over the 2 lbs.... alot of times when you get off plan, you gain water weight.... not really sure why this happens.... but, drink plenty of water and those 2 lbs should be gone in just a few short days..... Well, I drank a glass of water for breakfast this morning... mom picked up some donuts and i passed on them then on the way home we stopped at Pizza hut to eat..... I had 6 slices of sausage and cheese pizza without the bread (gotcha lol) and I made me a big salad with lettus, cheese, thousand island dressing and drank half of a diet pepsi.... and one sip of a regular pepsi.... thanks to the waiter ok, maybe to sips... for some reason my taste buds did't pick up the taste of it... dh pointed it out to me.... he had the regular one...... I don't drink alot of diet drinks... I usually stick to water with lemon when I go out add alittle sweet and low... Instant lemonade..... and if I am at home, I just drink sf lemonade koolade.... not sure what i am going to have for dinner.... nothing sounds good right now... so I am just drinking me a glass of water.... __________________ Weight changes Today 279.6

09-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#138
jennaysteele Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Western Washington Posts: 504 Gallery: jennaysteele Stats: 244/workin on it!/135 WOE: atkins and whatever works! Start Date: 9/2/08	Hey gals- back to a regular schedule today so I decided to jump back in with both feet since I have been off plan for 4 weeks! (YIKES! time flies when you are cheating) I am at 202.5 (up 8 lbs) so for now my gaol is lots and lots of water/green tea and get back into the wonderful Onederland! Oh, yeah, TOM is this week so loss might start out slow. I'm here again to stay, sorry for my stray/off plan eating. Welcome all the new posters and thanks everyone else for keeping this thread going! I'll check back tomorrow... __________________ Current: 231.5 down 12.5!

09-05-2007, 12:24 PM	#121
Christy514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 77 Gallery: Christy514 Stats: 293/263/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/17/07	Hi everyone Long time no talk How is everyone doing? I haven't weighed myself in at least a week! I stalled for over 2 weeks at the same weight and had it! So on friday I ate normal food and started back on atkins on Saturday! This has been a horrible week craving wise. Has anyone had any negative experiences with the Dreamfields pasta? I just bought some. I hope everyone is doing well

09-05-2007, 12:48 PM	#124
Christy514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 77 Gallery: Christy514 Stats: 293/263/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/17/07	I am trying to read what I missed but it might take a month lol/... Quick comment: Beware of the homemade ice cream! It caused me to have extreme cravings! I craved it everynight for a week and my weight would not budge! I am having to go back to induction atkins to hopefully get rid of the sweet tooth

09-05-2007, 12:51 PM	#125
Christy514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 77 Gallery: Christy514 Stats: 293/263/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/17/07	Hiya Bug I was thinking of you all, but have been super busy. My youngest started school, my daughter started piano lessons and I am still working 50+ hour work weeks!

09-05-2007, 01:05 PM	#126
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Hey Bugs........Can I join your challenge?

09-05-2007, 04:38 PM	#132
InTheProcess Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 18 Gallery: InTheProcess Stats: 248/150 Start Date: Aug 28, 2007	Hi Ladies, Just a quick check in. I don't have time today to go back and read. Hope everyone is doing great and had a visit from the woosh fairy. Talk to you soon.

09-05-2007, 04:50 PM	#133
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Hey Lisa...Thanks for your words of encourgement I'm joing bugs challenge with you guys, what the goal date?

09-05-2007, 06:44 PM	#134
kbetz0419 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: moveing to wonderland ASAP Posts: 1,353 Gallery: kbetz0419 Stats: 5"7 -300/272/170 WOE: 20 carbs and eat 4 times a day Start Date: Restart may,2008	luara -Bug challenge is nov 10 would you also like to join the walking challenge. You can set a goal of how much walking/exercise you want to do by nov 10. I am doing 60 miles in 12 weeks. My miles are real miles and also I do the Lesly sampsone, walk away the pounds. It has mile markers in it.

09-05-2007, 06:52 PM	#136
mstrudy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 48 Gallery: mstrudy	So could you guys give me a sample menu of 20 carbs or less??? I am trying to figure meals out that I can fix and take to work with me. I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!!

09-05-2007, 08:46 PM	#140
Divine Miss M MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Divine Great Lake State Posts: 1,323 Gallery: Divine Miss M Stats: A Divine Goal: 160-165 WOE: Protein Power/EFGT/Stillman's Start Date: Restart: 5/03/07	Lisa, Bug, Tiffani, Jennifer, Dream, Penny: Thanks, ladies! The fact that I hit 65 lbs. is still surreal...Btw, Penny, what in the world happened that you're on Vicodyn? (sp?) Christy: Hey, hon, if you're stalling, do something to shake it up - not give it up!!! I'm glad you're back! Now listen, babe: You know I stalled in August and it took some experimentation to figure out what to do...5 weeks' worth! I only dropped a little over 7 lbs last month, but all that tweaking was good for my metabolism. Kept it guessing and it also primed it up for a low-carb, low-fat session (which I'll start again shortly). MsTrudy: Welcome! Laura and Trudy: 20 carb grams isn't much, so you might want to consider 2 small (1 cup, unpacked) lettuce salads (plain) or topped with a few slices of cucumber, or just a few cups of low-carb veggies per day. There is a scant amt. of carbs in eggs, in tea, etc., so don't forget to look for the little buggers everywhere! I'm experimenting with cycling amts. of fats, proteins, and calories while keeping it low-carb. I do that to keep my metabolism on its toes! So...babes, since you asked, here are a few real examples from my various menus this past week, so you can see what 20 carbs or under looks like: Example 1: B: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces lean Canadian bacon (12 oz. tea with a double dash of whipping cream, stevia) Drink: 12 oz. bottled water L: 5 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1 tbsp. Kraft’s Fat Free Ranch (1 SF Rock Star) S: 1 SF Jello Drink: (2) 12 oz. bottled water D: 2 pieces (2-3 oz.) thinly-sliced, skinless and boneless chicken breast, 1 cup fresh asparagus – both pan-fried in 1 tbsp. EVCO with seasonings (1 SF Rock Star) S: 1 SF Jello Totals: Cals: 935 Fats: 46 Carbs: 20 (total, not net) Proteins: 88 Example 2 B: 2 scrambled eggs, 1 piece Krakus Polish ham, ¼ cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, ½ tbsp. butter in PAM (12 oz. tea with 3 tbsp. half-n-half, stevia) Drinks: (2) 20 oz. bottles Fruit 2-0 L: 5 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1cup lettuce, 1 tbsp. Spectrum Essentials Enriched Flax Oil with Lignans and a few drops of lemon juice (1 SF Rock Star) Snack: 1 Sugar Free Jello D: 2 slices thin-sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breast and 1 cup fresh asparagus, sauted in 1 tbsp. EVCO (1 SF Rock Star) Snack: 1 Sugar Free Jello Totals: Calories: 1,094 Fats: 64 Carbs: 12 (total, not net) Proteins: 103 Example 3: B: 1 cup Egg Beaters mixed with 1 piece thinly-sliced Krakus Polish ham (shredded), sprinkled with salt, pepper, and oregano (cooked with Pam spray), topped with 1 tbsp. DaVinci’s SF Pancake Syrup (Drinks: 16 oz. Fruit 2-0 Hydration flavored 0 carb/0 cals water, plus 16 oz. SF Rock Star) Drink: 16 oz. bottled water, with vitamins L: 10 oz. Valley Fresh chicken, 1 tbsp. Kraft’s Fat-Free Ranch (16 oz. SF Rock Star) Snack: 1 SF Jello Drink: 16 oz. bottled water D: 2 pieces thinly-sliced chicken, dredged in egg and coated with parmesan cheese mixed with garlic powder and oregano (16 oz. bottled water), 1 cup fresh asparagus – all sauted in 1 tbsp. EVCO (16 oz. Rock Star) Snack: 1 SF Jello Drink: 16 oz. bottled water Totals: Water: 128 oz. Cals: 1024 Fats: 33 Carbs: 10 (total, not net) Proteins: 146 __________________ Please Visit My Blog: The Delightful Designs of the Divine Miss M ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I like whooshes better than carbs!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One Year Anniversary on 5/03/08:95 lbs. off! - Exercise: Self-Designed Water Calisthenics Last edited by Divine Miss M : 09-05-2007 at 08:49 PM.

09-05-2007, 09:11 PM	#141
xbeyondthebeautyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 420 Gallery: xbeyondthebeautyx Stats: 288/276/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 25 2008	Thanks Divine Miss

09-06-2007, 06:42 AM	#142
mycattaz Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 4,479 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/279.6/249 WOE: low carb	goodmorning All..... Laura did you ever get fitday to come up...You can plan your day on there... puting in everything you eat and it will give you the total for the day, you can add , subtract from there Jennay so glad you are back.... We are all in this together and when someone doesn't show up they are missed.... don't fret over the 8 lbs....with the cheats, its more then likely water weight and will come right back off.... and plus since you were off plan for a few weeks, it might cause a shake up and start your metabolizn in full gear..... mstrudy have you tried fitday.com....... its a wonderful way to keep up with what you are eating till you get things going for you and its free, just have to sign up for it.... like I was telling Laura you can put all your foods in it for the day and find out what your carb count is for the day..... As for me, all my carbs come from vegetable..... I stick with mostly eggs and meat... and add a salad and some salad dressing.... last night, I made me some breakfast and had a piece of Lc Bread for toast, this is not exceptable of introduction..... but man was it good.... I haven't had bread in a very long time.... if bread is a trigger food for you, you can choose to eat it the last meal of your day and for me it doesn't set off those cravings

09-06-2007, 06:54 AM	#143
Bug Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South Posts: 6,690 Gallery: Bug Stats: so far -90 pounds! WOE: Low Carb/Healthy!	everyone! Laura - so sorry I didn't get back in last night before I left work. you got the date 11/10 for the end of the 12 week challenge. Again, sorry didn't get back to you. Doing lots better this morning. Was able to walk the treadmill last night after dinner/cleaning up. I walked 1.5 miles on random 3 hills. that was a work out - did 30 minutes and it felt like an hour. It was a great workout! I was able to walk, cool down, take a shower and I hit the bed probably around 9pm. Finally, I got some sleep! I try not to jump on the scales during the week. I just try to weigh in on Saturday mornings but I got on this morning. Still maintaining at 302. Someone please open the door to the 200's please - I really want to get under 300 this Saturday. Everyone take care of you and I will check in throughout the morning. __________________ 2008 - The year to get to goal!!