Losing 100 lbs In 2007 week of Oct 8th -Oct 14

mycattaz · 10-08-2007, 11:56 AM

Ok, its time to get serious about this.... Only 3 months left to kick butt and loss some weight.....

wither you loss 50, 75, 100... thats alot of weight, so lets begin this week fresh and new and do this right......

mycattaz · 10-08-2007, 12:03 PM

ok, I have play the past few weeks... losing and gaining the same weight all over again.... I am back on introduction this morning..... going to stick it out the full two weeks before uping my carbs....

I want so bad to be down 100 lbs by the end of the year.... And I can still make that goal, if I get serious about it now.....

we all need to pick something and stick with it... And atkins always works for me... so lets do it....

after the two weeks are up I am wanting to start adding some protein shakes in.... I talked to a lady the other day that was buying some protein stuff, she said she adds it to her coffee and said it was wonderful.... she had the gastric bypass done... I wish they made it in a trial size, so I could try it before buying ahuge container of it....

I know its going to be a tuff next few days....

this morning- 3 eggs w/ 3 sausage coffee w/cream

dinner- steak

I ate a late breakfast.... so I don't know if I will get 3 meals in today or not....

hope everyone is having a wonderful day....

Bug · 10-08-2007, 12:20 PM

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend.

I'm wearing my new clothes today and a couple of people have made some comments about noticing my weight loss.

It does make a difference when you actually wear clothes that actually fit - my old pants were so loose it looked like a family was living in them!

Although the banks are closed, I have to work tonight. Probably will get to leave early so that's good - tomorrow night will be the kicker. There's no telling what time I'll get home tomorrow.

Didn't walk this weekend or today yet. I plan on hitting the treadmill tonight and at least three more times this week. I would really like to see -5 on the scale this coming Saturday and hitting 282! - crossing fingers! That would mean the 270's would be close by - don't you love my logical thinking!

We have to keep in this together!! Everyone take care and I'll check in later!

mycattaz · 10-08-2007, 02:22 PM

Bugs you are doing awesome.... WTG on the new cloths....and for people noticing.... that always makes a girl feel good....

KUTGW!

hattia · 10-08-2007, 04:37 PM

Hi Everyone,
So I resisted the cake temptation & the pizza

It feels so good to be in control. Since I knew this would be a tough situation, I ate before the party and had a salad there.

I have been stuck at the same weight for 2 days............I think I need to focus on water, my ketosis sticks are dark purple so I should be losing, right???

I know it hasn't been a week yet that i started, however, I feel so good physically & mentally that I am in control, not starving, & have you guys for support. I have tried this WOE before & I think what was missing was all of the support from others

Have a great day

Holly
__________________
LOSING IT WITH BUGS
Starting Challenge 10/2/07
Goal: Lose 25lbs by 11/10

10/2/07 243lbs (start weight)
10/6/07 240lbs (-3lbs)

Many Thanks To My Fellow Supporters!
Holly

mycattaz · 10-08-2007, 06:01 PM

WTG Holly... I wish I could say I resisted the cake temptation over the weekend... I ate a piece and it wasn't even good....

I too find the support here, just what I need to make this way of eating so much easier.... so glad you have joined us....

mycattaz · 10-09-2007, 07:26 AM

Ok, where is everyone?????

I am down this morning... happy with that... Dh is starting again with me on atkins.... hope he sticks with it this time.... we both need to be doing it...

today

breakfast- 3 egg w/ sausage coffee w/ cream
lunch- turkey w/ pork rinds sf tea to drink
dinner- bbq chicken thighs w sf tea to drink

hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Jennifer · 10-09-2007, 09:05 AM

[COLOR="Magenta"]Bug - [/COLOR]I'm glad you got some nice compliments! You're doing great!

[COLOR="magenta"]Lisa - [/COLOR]

for a good first day!

[COLOR="magenta"]Holly - [/COLOR]

for resisting pizza & cake! Good job

Just remember that you won't necessarily lose every day, and normal daily fluctuations may even cause a gain. As long as you're sticking to plan it will all even out. The ketosis sticks register fat you've eaten as well as body fat you're losing, so just because you're in ketosis doesn't mean you'll see a loss each day, and vice versa. Measure yourself and pay attention to how your clothes are fitting; the scale is just one measure of progress & it can be stubborn & evil

Don't get discouraged - you're going great!

[COLOR="magenta"]Penny - [/COLOR]How are you feeling? How's your DD?

Belated

[COLOR="magenta"]Dream[/COLOR]!

[COLOR="magenta"]MissM - [/COLOR]As much as I like seeing your divine self in your cool shades, I think your new avi is pretty swell

[COLOR="magenta"]Tiffany, kbetz[/COLOR]

hattia · 10-09-2007, 09:08 AM

[COLOR="Cyan"]mycattaz[/COLOR]...........congrats on your loss

That is great that your dh is starting with you, I would love for mine to join me too!

My weight loss for my first week is 3.5. I haven't lost in the past 3 days & have been in dark purple ketosis............I have not been working out & my water consump. could be better. Do u think that may be the problem??? I am still happy with the loss I had.

What does everyone do to get their fiber??? You any of you put flaxseed in your food???

Have a great day

Jennifer · 10-09-2007, 10:09 AM

[COLOR="Magenta"]Holly - [/COLOR]Read what I posted to you above.
Exercise is great for you and I highly recommend it. Just be aware that the scale may go up at first because your body is retaining water to repair muscles that aren't used to being worked so hard

I try to get in at least 100 oz of water each day, not sure if it helps my loss that much or not, but I figure it's better for me than diet coke, etc.

Do you use fitday or some other on-line food journal? It's helped me a lot.

I eat a flax muffin twice a week or so (recipe below) & it gets things moving if you kwim.

Relax, stick to plan, try to start exercising & you'll do fine. If you want, post your menus &/or link to your fitday & I'll be glad to take a look and offer any tips I can.

Quote:

Serving Size: 1

1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 packet splenda packet
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg
1 teaspoon butter

Put the dry ingredients in a coffee mug.

Stir.

Then add the egg and the butter. Mix.

Microwave 1 minute (or more). Take out. slice, butter, eat.

Cream cheese would go nicely, too.

Notes: 11.1 total carbs, 8.8 fiber, for 2.3 net carbs.

The shape of this can be changed by making it in a bowl.

It can be "toasted" once it's cooked.

The cinnamon can be replaced. I would imagine that any sugar free syrup could be added.

Per serving: 235 Calories; 18g Fat (63% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 223mg Cholesterol; 284mg Sodium

Dreamcometru · 10-09-2007, 11:12 AM

[COLOR=seagreen]Thanks Jennifer for the birthday wishes. We had a good time last night. DS took me to dinner. DH had to work late. I was good though and had a small piece of steak and broccoli. The cool thing is for some reason, when restaurants prepare broccoli, it's flavored so good with garlic or something. Delish.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]No loss to report today. But I do officially weigh in with my research group. I anticipating being 185 or 186. Oh well, it's better than the 189 I was last month. I will report tomorrow.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Lisa: Congrats on your loss. You are doing so great.

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[COLOR=seagreen]Holly: I have also made flax meal pancakes. Yummy. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Bug: Enjoy your new clothes![/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Hi Tiffani, Kbetz and Divine.[/COLOR]

hattia · 10-09-2007, 03:14 PM

[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]Jennifer[/COLOR]: Thanks for the recipe. I just bought flaxseed & flaxseed meal today after watching yesterday's Oprah.

Yes, excercise is vital. I am trying to work it in my schedule.

[COLOR="Magenta"]Dream[/COLOR]: How do you make the flaxseed pancakes?

Thanks,
Holly

mycattaz · 10-09-2007, 03:17 PM

Dream happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had a good one....

mycattaz · 10-09-2007, 03:48 PM

holly here is a good recipe...fast and easy with flax meal

Thank You 4 the 1-minute Muffin Recipe!

hattia · 10-09-2007, 10:41 PM

Lisa- I can't wait to try it, thank you.
Holly

mycattaz · 10-10-2007, 06:36 AM

Holly this is another good one.... I usuall put these in the freezer and take out what I want and microwave....

Banana Nut Muffin
2 cups milled (ground) flax
1 cup nuts (I use walnuts) *Optional
1/2 cup granulated splenda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

1 tbl banana extract *Optional
1/2 cup davinci vanilla syrup
1/3 cooking oil
4 eggs beaten

bake 350 for 15 minutes
Makes 12 muffins. Tastes very similar to real banana nut muffins

mycattaz · 10-10-2007, 06:46 AM

these scales are moving down

I still have another 6 lbs getting back to my profile weight

dh did really well, until last nigth.... he came to bed after watching house and said he drank some milk

I told him it was not allowed, he didn't understand why cheese was and milk is not.....

He is not weighing... instead he is just going to go by his clothing and how he feels.... last time he lost 28 lbs in three weeks... maybe this time he will too....

I stayed on plan yesterday, I stuck it out, felt really good.... I know in a few days my body will be back into ketosis and the weight will continue to fall off.....

wouldn't it be great if I was back to my siggy weight by friday.... and doing two weeks of introduction be down about 25 lbs.... that would put me around 334 in just a few weeks... that would be awesome....

Now i am getting excited.....

I brought me some protein mix yesterday... I would love to start drinking one of those a day.... I printed out some recipes... some I can't do right now.... but there is one for Mocha coffee that sounds good....

I would love some new recipe idea's if anyone has any for the chocolate flavor shake mix......

today:

b=-3 egg w/ sausage coffee w/ cream
l=- all meat chili w/ tea
d=-t-bone steak

hope everyone has a wonderful day..... will be back later

thewhitehouse · 10-10-2007, 07:28 AM

Hey Ladies!! I'm ready [COLOR="red"]Lisa[/COLOR]! Lets do this. Wonder Twin powers, activate. Form of ... a slim us!! OH yeah. I restarted AGAIN today. What ever happened to the honeymoon phase. I miss that. Anyways, it is TOM and a weird one for me. Usually it is over in 3 days at the most, sometimes 1 1/2 days. Well, it is day 4 and still going on. It is much slower/lighter this time. Maybe my body is getting back to normal. I have PCOS and it gives me hards TOMs. Well, they aren't regular as far as timing yet, but getting closer. I made some goodies over the weekend and ate them!! So, today is the first day of being back on woe. I didn't weigh in, but will tomorrow. I know it probably isn't as bad as I think, but that's ok. I still don't want to look.

Not much of seclection to eat right now. Tomorrow is my shopping day. So it will be eggs pretty much today. I think I may have some ground turkey. I like taco salads with it.

Well, everyone is doing great...[COLOR="Red"]BUG IS A HOTTY [/COLOR]is what I hear. OK, I will do Curves on Friday and eat right for two weeks. No matter what. I will do Curves three days a week to.

Hey, weigh in for[COLOR="red"] BUGS [/COLOR]challenge is in one month. I need to kick this thing into gear....here I go.

thewhitehouse · 10-10-2007, 07:50 AM

[COLOR="Red"]Holly-[/COLOR] You are doing good. Don't get discouraged. Drink lots of water. How much are you drinking? I have to drink at least 96 oz. but I try to drink 128. I do well with that. Can you post what you are eating? I have a friend that when she drinks diet soda, she stalls. I stall when I eat SF jello. So do watch what you are eating the first weeks. What kind of exercise are you going to do? Are your clothes feeling looser? Go by how your clothes fit for a while, not the scales.

thewhitehouse · 10-10-2007, 07:55 AM

[COLOR="Red"][COLOR="red"]Jennifer[/COLOR]-[/COLOR] so those muffins work, ey? I need something that works. I really want to do a colon cleanse. I bet I will feel so much better and be less bloated. But I definately need something to keep me moving through the week. I don't want to have to keep taking stool softeners or such.

mycattaz · 10-10-2007, 08:47 AM

tiffani we can do this.... I am so ready to get the scales to moving again.... the scales are doing great right now and this is just the third day.... I know I will be back in the 340's soon...

I am looking ( bidding) on a walking stick on ebay.... I really think this will help with my balance while walking... I will know soon if I won it or not... I really need to start doing some kind of exercise... Not only for the weight loss, but for how it gets my body into balance.... I can really tell when I am walking, that my body is more limber and I move alot easier... I am wanting to go to the track at the park and walk... dh thinks I am crazy for wanting a walking stick, but I have done alot of reading on it and it might be the way to go, expecially since my balance in not very good....

I was thinking too about a taco salad... yesterday I made a all meat chili... it was really good... and filling....

will be back later

Dreamcometru · 10-10-2007, 09:45 AM

[COLOR=seagreen]Hi Ladies. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Thanks Lisa for the belated birthday wish.

When I went to my research group yesterday, one of the ladies made a flourless chocolate cake. OMGosh, it was so good.

And very carb friendly.

You are doing great. I know you will hit your siggy weight soon if not completely pass it up. You are fortunate your DH is doing this with you. My DH has started several times and keeps giving up. Not enough variety in what he can eat I guess.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Tiffani: I'm with you, jumping back on the wagon. To many birthday goodies.

A friend of mine in the research group said she's determined to lose 20 by the end of the year. Okay, I would like to lose 10 by the end of the year. I'm hoping I can do it. I at least want to reach the 170's, something I never thought I could do, so that's what I'm looking toward.

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[COLOR=seagreen]I'm not sure how I'm going to jumpstart my losses this time. I need to change something up majorly to get my metabolism going again.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Bug is a hotty? Okay Bug, that's the rumor, so let's see. Post a pic.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Holli: I make flax meal pancakes with egg beaters, about 1 cup, 2 tablespoons of flax meal, about 1/8th of a cup or a little more DaVinci's vanilla syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and a little salt. I use egg beaters to cut down on the fat. I try to cook them in very little butter or nonstick spray. The good thing is you can keep them in the fridge for a few days and eat them as snacks.

You can also eat them warm with a little butter melted on and DaVinci's syrup or SF maple syrup. The carb count on the egg beaters is nil (or you could just use eggs) and just divide the carb count on the flax meal by how many pancakes you make out of the batch. I ususally get 4 and the pancakes run about 4 carbs each. If you use SF maple syrup, that may add carbs depending on the type you get. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Oh, my "Official Weigh in" at the research group was 185.2.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=seagreen]Hi everyone else.

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thewhitehouse · 10-10-2007, 10:04 AM

[COLOR="Red"]DREAM-[/COLOR] [COLOR="Purple"]Happy Birthday!![/COLOR]

Bug · 10-10-2007, 10:22 AM

Hey ya'll
You're embarrassing me

LOL! Hotty - yeah okay - I have a LONG way before hotty status

Love the new clothes. They really inspire you to keep going right along through bad/good times. The only think I am absolutely

right now is this darn muffin top. It has to go NOW. It's getting smaller but arrgghh!

Everything hang in there WE CAN DO THIS and WE WILL DO THIS!!

mycattaz · 10-10-2007, 10:24 AM

dream I have the same problem with my dh.... He can go all day long without eating and then he eats till bed time... on this diet, he is always starving.... I tell him to eat more protein, but this doesn't seem to help him for some reason....my dh holds most of his weight in his stomach area.... legs, butt small.... I read the other day that people that have bigger stomach do really well at losing weight on atkins.... I wish he would stick with it, cause it makes it easier for me to stick with it....

Jennifer · 10-10-2007, 12:33 PM

My DH can never stick to Atkins either. He does his version (Scottkins

) & never gets rid of his cravings (he eats s/f ice cream & candy all the time), so he cheats. Plus he doesn't control his portions & eats out of habit rather than hunger, and has the one bite or serving won't hurt me attitude. I wish I could get him to commit, but I know it has to come from within, and I don't want to be the food police. I grew up with the food police. As much as I want to, I won't use the emotional manipulation of "if you reallly loved me you'd do it". You know, I gave my weight issues up to God when I started this woe, but last week I told God that I would gladly take them back if He'd help DH see the light. I want him to be around for a long, long time. Who else will I aggravate?

I told him if he wanted to do WW or any other plan I'd be glad to cook legal meals for him. He says he wants to do Atkins, but he wants to eat whatever he wants & gets mad when I explain to him that that's just not possible if he wants to be healthy. Sorry for the vent. This weighs very heavily on me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewhitehouse

[COLOR="Red"][COLOR="red"]Jennifer[/COLOR]-[/COLOR] so those muffins work, ey?

Yep. They're the only thing that works for me. I highly recommend them, especially if you're having problems.

[COLOR="Magenta"]Dream - [/COLOR]Congrats on your weigh-in!

[COLOR="Magenta"]Lisa - [/COLOR]Try to convince your DH to eat during the day so he won't be so hungry at night. Especially foods high in fat which satiate us.
Thanks for the banana muffin recipe.

Hi [COLOR="magenta"]Holly, Bug, DivineMissM, kbetz[/COLOR]

mycattaz · 10-10-2007, 03:47 PM

Jenifer we just talked about this.... I told him he was always hungry when he goes on a diet

I tried to tell him to up his fat and protein at night... if he could just stick with it for a few days eating like I do... maybe he could get himself into ketosis....today was my third day and i can already tell I am going into ketosis...

where is Kbetz? Penny?

mycattaz · 10-11-2007, 06:32 AM

I got to change my siggy weight

I lost 6.6 lbs overnight.... thanks you whoosh fairy.... and it puts my weight at 346.4 this morning......

I have to mention I went to the bathroom about every 30 minutes yesterday.... surely thats all the fluid.... we will just have to wait and see... thats 12.6 lbs since monday...

what ever it is, fluid, fat.... I am just so glad to see the scales dropping..... only 7.4 lb to go to be in the 330's

today

Breakfast- 2 eggs scambled w/ 2 sausage coffee/cream
lunch- bowl of all meat chili w/ tea
dinner- hamburger pattie w/ salad w/tea

Yesterday I tried the protein mix.... I mix the required cup that came with it to a cup of coffee and added my powder creamer and sweet and low.... wasn't to bad..... do you think the protein drink has something to do with me dropping 6.6 lbs overnight.... hmmmm Just curious... this is my first time to ever try it.....

I won my walking stick yesterday.... Has anyone ever seen on of these or used one of them..... I am really excited about getting it in.....

well, hope everyone is having a fantastic morning.... for the ones not posting... I am missing you guys... please hurry and come back.....

will be back later

hattia · 10-11-2007, 09:43 AM

[COLOR="Magenta"]Lisa[/COLOR]: Great job on the huge weight loss this week!!!

I am still stuck at my weight, I am going to drink tons of water today and see if it makes a diff. I am also going to try the flax muffin. Maybe this will help me. I know I need to get to the gym too, not sure if it will be today though.

My energy was a bit low since starting last week, but I can tell it's starting to come back. Does caffeine or Splenda & or Equal slow down the weight loss?

Have a great day guys..........I appreciate you all

Holly

mycattaz · 10-11-2007, 09:51 AM

Holly some people seem to have a problem with splenda it does have 1 carb per pack..... I use sweet and low

I have also notice that some people have problems with any artificial sweetners.... I am lucky I am not one of them....

hopefully the scales will start moving for you again soon... I know when you are doing everything right and its not moving, it can get discouraging.... that why it is so important to measure too... sometimes you lose inches even when you don't lose weight.....

I know even though my tape measure didn't measure lost, my cloth were sure getting loser.... so don't let the scales get you down... and just remember if you are doing everything right, then the scales will also move too very soon.....

10-08-2007, 11:56 AM	#1
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Losing 100 lbs In 2007 week of Oct 8th -Oct 14 Ok, its time to get serious about this.... Only 3 months left to kick butt and loss some weight..... wither you loss 50, 75, 100... thats alot of weight, so lets begin this week fresh and new and do this right......

10-08-2007, 12:03 PM	#2
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	ok, I have play the past few weeks... losing and gaining the same weight all over again.... I am back on introduction this morning..... going to stick it out the full two weeks before uping my carbs.... I want so bad to be down 100 lbs by the end of the year.... And I can still make that goal, if I get serious about it now..... we all need to pick something and stick with it... And atkins always works for me... so lets do it.... after the two weeks are up I am wanting to start adding some protein shakes in.... I talked to a lady the other day that was buying some protein stuff, she said she adds it to her coffee and said it was wonderful.... she had the gastric bypass done... I wish they made it in a trial size, so I could try it before buying ahuge container of it.... I know its going to be a tuff next few days.... this morning- 3 eggs w/ 3 sausage coffee w/cream dinner- steak I ate a late breakfast.... so I don't know if I will get 3 meals in today or not.... hope everyone is having a wonderful day.... __________________ Weight changes Today 226 27 lbs away from first goal 1st goal 199 by Christmas

10-08-2007, 12:20 PM	#3
Bug Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere trying to find me and happiness Posts: 8,825 Gallery: Bug WOE: Healthy and exercise	Hey everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm wearing my new clothes today and a couple of people have made some comments about noticing my weight loss. It does make a difference when you actually wear clothes that actually fit - my old pants were so loose it looked like a family was living in them! Although the banks are closed, I have to work tonight. Probably will get to leave early so that's good - tomorrow night will be the kicker. There's no telling what time I'll get home tomorrow. Didn't walk this weekend or today yet. I plan on hitting the treadmill tonight and at least three more times this week. I would really like to see -5 on the scale this coming Saturday and hitting 282! - crossing fingers! That would mean the 270's would be close by - don't you love my logical thinking! We have to keep in this together!! Everyone take care and I'll check in later! __________________ 2009 - The year to finish what I started!

10-08-2007, 04:37 PM	#5
hattia Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 23 Gallery: hattia Stats: 243/243/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/08	Hi Everyone, So I resisted the cake temptation & the pizza It feels so good to be in control. Since I knew this would be a tough situation, I ate before the party and had a salad there. I have been stuck at the same weight for 2 days............I think I need to focus on water, my ketosis sticks are dark purple so I should be losing, right??? I know it hasn't been a week yet that i started, however, I feel so good physically & mentally that I am in control, not starving, & have you guys for support. I have tried this WOE before & I think what was missing was all of the support from others Have a great day Holly __________________ LOSING IT WITH BUGS Starting Challenge 10/2/07 Goal: Lose 25lbs by 11/10 10/2/07 243lbs (start weight) 10/6/07 240lbs (-3lbs) Many Thanks To My Fellow Supporters! Holly __________________ [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR]HOLLY:

10-09-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,915 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: oh noes! WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 1/30/07	Good Morning! [COLOR="Magenta"]Bug - [/COLOR]I'm glad you got some nice compliments! You're doing great! [COLOR="magenta"]Lisa - [/COLOR] for a good first day! [COLOR="magenta"]Holly - [/COLOR] for resisting pizza & cake! Good job Just remember that you won't necessarily lose every day, and normal daily fluctuations may even cause a gain. As long as you're sticking to plan it will all even out. The ketosis sticks register fat you've eaten as well as body fat you're losing, so just because you're in ketosis doesn't mean you'll see a loss each day, and vice versa. Measure yourself and pay attention to how your clothes are fitting; the scale is just one measure of progress & it can be stubborn & evil Don't get discouraged - you're going great! [COLOR="magenta"]Penny - [/COLOR]How are you feeling? How's your DD? Belated [COLOR="magenta"]Dream[/COLOR]! [COLOR="magenta"]MissM - [/COLOR]As much as I like seeing your divine self in your cool shades, I think your new avi is pretty swell [COLOR="magenta"]Tiffany, kbetz[/COLOR] __________________ November Walking Challenge Minutes: 60 Miles: 3.42

10-08-2007, 02:22 PM	#4
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Bugs you are doing awesome.... WTG on the new cloths....and for people noticing.... that always makes a girl feel good.... KUTGW!

10-08-2007, 06:01 PM	#6
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	WTG Holly... I wish I could say I resisted the cake temptation over the weekend... I ate a piece and it wasn't even good.... I too find the support here, just what I need to make this way of eating so much easier.... so glad you have joined us....

10-09-2007, 07:26 AM	#7
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Ok, where is everyone????? I am down this morning... happy with that... Dh is starting again with me on atkins.... hope he sticks with it this time.... we both need to be doing it... today breakfast- 3 egg w/ sausage coffee w/ cream lunch- turkey w/ pork rinds sf tea to drink dinner- bbq chicken thighs w sf tea to drink hope everyone has a wonderful day!

10-09-2007, 09:08 AM	#9
hattia Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 23 Gallery: hattia Stats: 243/243/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/08	[COLOR="Cyan"]mycattaz[/COLOR]...........congrats on your loss That is great that your dh is starting with you, I would love for mine to join me too! My weight loss for my first week is 3.5. I haven't lost in the past 3 days & have been in dark purple ketosis............I have not been working out & my water consump. could be better. Do u think that may be the problem??? I am still happy with the loss I had. What does everyone do to get their fiber??? You any of you put flaxseed in your food??? Have a great day

10-09-2007, 11:12 AM	#11
Dreamcometru MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,691 Gallery: Dreamcometru Start Date: November 2006	[COLOR=seagreen]Thanks Jennifer for the birthday wishes. We had a good time last night. DS took me to dinner. DH had to work late. I was good though and had a small piece of steak and broccoli. The cool thing is for some reason, when restaurants prepare broccoli, it's flavored so good with garlic or something. Delish.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]No loss to report today. But I do officially weigh in with my research group. I anticipating being 185 or 186. Oh well, it's better than the 189 I was last month. I will report tomorrow.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Lisa: Congrats on your loss. You are doing so great. [/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Holly: I have also made flax meal pancakes. Yummy. [/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Bug: Enjoy your new clothes![/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Hi Tiffani, Kbetz and Divine.[/COLOR] __________________ GOAL: 160's by Christmas.I can do this!

10-09-2007, 03:14 PM	#12
hattia Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 23 Gallery: hattia Stats: 243/243/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/08	[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]Jennifer[/COLOR]: Thanks for the recipe. I just bought flaxseed & flaxseed meal today after watching yesterday's Oprah. Yes, excercise is vital. I am trying to work it in my schedule. [COLOR="Magenta"]Dream[/COLOR]: How do you make the flaxseed pancakes? Thanks, Holly

10-09-2007, 03:17 PM	#13
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Dream happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had a good one....

10-09-2007, 03:48 PM	#14
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	holly here is a good recipe...fast and easy with flax meal Thank You 4 the 1-minute Muffin Recipe!

10-09-2007, 10:41 PM	#15
hattia Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 23 Gallery: hattia Stats: 243/243/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/08	Lisa- I can't wait to try it, thank you. Holly

10-10-2007, 06:36 AM	#16
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Holly this is another good one.... I usuall put these in the freezer and take out what I want and microwave.... Banana Nut Muffin 2 cups milled (ground) flax 1 cup nuts (I use walnuts) Optional 1/2 cup granulated splenda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbl banana extract Optional 1/2 cup davinci vanilla syrup 1/3 cooking oil 4 eggs beaten bake 350 for 15 minutes Makes 12 muffins. Tastes very similar to real banana nut muffins

10-10-2007, 06:46 AM	#17
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	these scales are moving down I still have another 6 lbs getting back to my profile weight dh did really well, until last nigth.... he came to bed after watching house and said he drank some milkI told him it was not allowed, he didn't understand why cheese was and milk is not..... He is not weighing... instead he is just going to go by his clothing and how he feels.... last time he lost 28 lbs in three weeks... maybe this time he will too.... I stayed on plan yesterday, I stuck it out, felt really good.... I know in a few days my body will be back into ketosis and the weight will continue to fall off..... wouldn't it be great if I was back to my siggy weight by friday.... and doing two weeks of introduction be down about 25 lbs.... that would put me around 334 in just a few weeks... that would be awesome.... Now i am getting excited..... I brought me some protein mix yesterday... I would love to start drinking one of those a day.... I printed out some recipes... some I can't do right now.... but there is one for Mocha coffee that sounds good.... I would love some new recipe idea's if anyone has any for the chocolate flavor shake mix...... today: b=-3 egg w/ sausage coffee w/ cream l=- all meat chili w/ tea d=-t-bone steak hope everyone has a wonderful day..... will be back later

10-10-2007, 07:28 AM	#18
thewhitehouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 263 Gallery: thewhitehouse Stats: 295/244.4/170 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 27, 2007	Hey Ladies!! I'm ready [COLOR="red"]Lisa[/COLOR]! Lets do this. Wonder Twin powers, activate. Form of ... a slim us!! OH yeah. I restarted AGAIN today. What ever happened to the honeymoon phase. I miss that. Anyways, it is TOM and a weird one for me. Usually it is over in 3 days at the most, sometimes 1 1/2 days. Well, it is day 4 and still going on. It is much slower/lighter this time. Maybe my body is getting back to normal. I have PCOS and it gives me hards TOMs. Well, they aren't regular as far as timing yet, but getting closer. I made some goodies over the weekend and ate them!! So, today is the first day of being back on woe. I didn't weigh in, but will tomorrow. I know it probably isn't as bad as I think, but that's ok. I still don't want to look. Not much of seclection to eat right now. Tomorrow is my shopping day. So it will be eggs pretty much today. I think I may have some ground turkey. I like taco salads with it. Well, everyone is doing great...[COLOR="Red"]BUG IS A HOTTY [/COLOR]is what I hear. OK, I will do Curves on Friday and eat right for two weeks. No matter what. I will do Curves three days a week to. Hey, weigh in for[COLOR="red"] BUGS [/COLOR]challenge is in one month. I need to kick this thing into gear....here I go. __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Tiffani[/COLOR] [COLOR="Blue"]http://www.Mykidzcome1st.com[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"]Stayin' Home and Lovin' It! Moms Helping Moms Work From Home[/COLOR] [COLOR="Blue"]"For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7/NIV[/COLOR]

10-10-2007, 07:50 AM	#19
thewhitehouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 263 Gallery: thewhitehouse Stats: 295/244.4/170 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 27, 2007	[COLOR="Red"]Holly-[/COLOR] You are doing good. Don't get discouraged. Drink lots of water. How much are you drinking? I have to drink at least 96 oz. but I try to drink 128. I do well with that. Can you post what you are eating? I have a friend that when she drinks diet soda, she stalls. I stall when I eat SF jello. So do watch what you are eating the first weeks. What kind of exercise are you going to do? Are your clothes feeling looser? Go by how your clothes fit for a while, not the scales.

10-10-2007, 07:55 AM	#20
thewhitehouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 263 Gallery: thewhitehouse Stats: 295/244.4/170 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 27, 2007	[COLOR="Red"][COLOR="red"]Jennifer[/COLOR]-[/COLOR] so those muffins work, ey? I need something that works. I really want to do a colon cleanse. I bet I will feel so much better and be less bloated. But I definately need something to keep me moving through the week. I don't want to have to keep taking stool softeners or such.

10-10-2007, 08:47 AM	#21
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	tiffani we can do this.... I am so ready to get the scales to moving again.... the scales are doing great right now and this is just the third day.... I know I will be back in the 340's soon... I am looking ( bidding) on a walking stick on ebay.... I really think this will help with my balance while walking... I will know soon if I won it or not... I really need to start doing some kind of exercise... Not only for the weight loss, but for how it gets my body into balance.... I can really tell when I am walking, that my body is more limber and I move alot easier... I am wanting to go to the track at the park and walk... dh thinks I am crazy for wanting a walking stick, but I have done alot of reading on it and it might be the way to go, expecially since my balance in not very good.... I was thinking too about a taco salad... yesterday I made a all meat chili... it was really good... and filling.... will be back later

10-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#22
Dreamcometru MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,691 Gallery: Dreamcometru Start Date: November 2006	[COLOR=seagreen]Hi Ladies. [/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Thanks Lisa for the belated birthday wish. When I went to my research group yesterday, one of the ladies made a flourless chocolate cake. OMGosh, it was so good. And very carb friendly. You are doing great. I know you will hit your siggy weight soon if not completely pass it up. You are fortunate your DH is doing this with you. My DH has started several times and keeps giving up. Not enough variety in what he can eat I guess.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Tiffani: I'm with you, jumping back on the wagon. To many birthday goodies. A friend of mine in the research group said she's determined to lose 20 by the end of the year. Okay, I would like to lose 10 by the end of the year. I'm hoping I can do it. I at least want to reach the 170's, something I never thought I could do, so that's what I'm looking toward.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]I'm not sure how I'm going to jumpstart my losses this time. I need to change something up majorly to get my metabolism going again.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Bug is a hotty? Okay Bug, that's the rumor, so let's see. Post a pic.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Holli: I make flax meal pancakes with egg beaters, about 1 cup, 2 tablespoons of flax meal, about 1/8th of a cup or a little more DaVinci's vanilla syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and a little salt. I use egg beaters to cut down on the fat. I try to cook them in very little butter or nonstick spray. The good thing is you can keep them in the fridge for a few days and eat them as snacks. You can also eat them warm with a little butter melted on and DaVinci's syrup or SF maple syrup. The carb count on the egg beaters is nil (or you could just use eggs) and just divide the carb count on the flax meal by how many pancakes you make out of the batch. I ususally get 4 and the pancakes run about 4 carbs each. If you use SF maple syrup, that may add carbs depending on the type you get. [/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Oh, my "Official Weigh in" at the research group was 185.2.[/COLOR] [COLOR=seagreen]Hi everyone else.[/COLOR]

10-10-2007, 10:04 AM	#23
thewhitehouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 263 Gallery: thewhitehouse Stats: 295/244.4/170 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 27, 2007	[COLOR="Red"]DREAM-[/COLOR] [COLOR="Purple"]Happy Birthday!![/COLOR]

10-10-2007, 10:22 AM	#24
Bug Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere trying to find me and happiness Posts: 8,825 Gallery: Bug WOE: Healthy and exercise	Hey ya'll You're embarrassing me LOL! Hotty - yeah okay - I have a LONG way before hotty status Love the new clothes. They really inspire you to keep going right along through bad/good times. The only think I am absolutely right now is this darn muffin top. It has to go NOW. It's getting smaller but arrgghh! Everything hang in there WE CAN DO THIS and WE WILL DO THIS!!

10-10-2007, 10:24 AM	#25
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	dream I have the same problem with my dh.... He can go all day long without eating and then he eats till bed time... on this diet, he is always starving.... I tell him to eat more protein, but this doesn't seem to help him for some reason....my dh holds most of his weight in his stomach area.... legs, butt small.... I read the other day that people that have bigger stomach do really well at losing weight on atkins.... I wish he would stick with it, cause it makes it easier for me to stick with it....

10-10-2007, 03:47 PM	#27
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Jenifer we just talked about this.... I told him he was always hungry when he goes on a diet I tried to tell him to up his fat and protein at night... if he could just stick with it for a few days eating like I do... maybe he could get himself into ketosis....today was my third day and i can already tell I am going into ketosis... where is Kbetz? Penny?

10-11-2007, 06:32 AM	#28
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	I got to change my siggy weight I lost 6.6 lbs overnight.... thanks you whoosh fairy.... and it puts my weight at 346.4 this morning...... I have to mention I went to the bathroom about every 30 minutes yesterday.... surely thats all the fluid.... we will just have to wait and see... thats 12.6 lbs since monday... what ever it is, fluid, fat.... I am just so glad to see the scales dropping..... only 7.4 lb to go to be in the 330's today Breakfast- 2 eggs scambled w/ 2 sausage coffee/cream lunch- bowl of all meat chili w/ tea dinner- hamburger pattie w/ salad w/tea Yesterday I tried the protein mix.... I mix the required cup that came with it to a cup of coffee and added my powder creamer and sweet and low.... wasn't to bad..... do you think the protein drink has something to do with me dropping 6.6 lbs overnight.... hmmmm Just curious... this is my first time to ever try it..... I won my walking stick yesterday.... Has anyone ever seen on of these or used one of them..... I am really excited about getting it in..... well, hope everyone is having a fantastic morning.... for the ones not posting... I am missing you guys... please hurry and come back..... will be back later

10-11-2007, 09:43 AM	#29
hattia Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 23 Gallery: hattia Stats: 243/243/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/08	[COLOR="Magenta"]Lisa[/COLOR]: Great job on the huge weight loss this week!!! I am still stuck at my weight, I am going to drink tons of water today and see if it makes a diff. I am also going to try the flax muffin. Maybe this will help me. I know I need to get to the gym too, not sure if it will be today though. My energy was a bit low since starting last week, but I can tell it's starting to come back. Does caffeine or Splenda & or Equal slow down the weight loss? Have a great day guys..........I appreciate you all Holly

10-11-2007, 09:51 AM	#30
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 6,097 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Holly some people seem to have a problem with splenda it does have 1 carb per pack..... I use sweet and low I have also notice that some people have problems with any artificial sweetners.... I am lucky I am not one of them.... hopefully the scales will start moving for you again soon... I know when you are doing everything right and its not moving, it can get discouraging.... that why it is so important to measure too... sometimes you lose inches even when you don't lose weight..... I know even though my tape measure didn't measure lost, my cloth were sure getting loser.... so don't let the scales get you down... and just remember if you are doing everything right, then the scales will also move too very soon.....

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