Don't Be a Turkey November Challenge - Page 6

Buffy45 · 11-15-2010, 09:16 PM

Thank you so much dear friends!!! Prayers are ever so helpful.

Carolyn, he has the beginnings of dementia and of course is bi-polar, so along with all the health problems, a very hard case to handle.

TuscanGirl · 11-16-2010, 04:19 AM

Morning!

Blood test this morning, then circuit class, a Thai Yoga class, library, a mom visit . . .

Buffy -

Weigh in:
M- 119.8
Tu - 117.2

CarolynF · 11-16-2010, 05:58 AM

Hi ladies..

148 down part of a pound..

Now I have to be good today to keep it up.

Oh, Buffy..I think the right medication is so crucial in these cases. Of course, the AD part is so hard to control...So sad..but God is good..

Wow..MK: that is wonderful on your weigh-in....

Good job.

Off to exercise, then book club at the library..then to Bible Study..The book is Thanksgiving by Janet E. It's really a very simple story..not much to discuss.

Labyrinth · 11-16-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Morning!

Blood test this morning, then circuit class, a Thai Yoga class, library, a mom visit . . .

What's "Thai Yoga"? sounds fun!!!

Carolyn: WhooHoo on the downy scale.

Daily Weigh in: 172

have a great day everyone!!!

TuscanGirl · 11-16-2010, 11:13 AM

Thai Yoga is a kind of massage/yoga session.
It felt good!

Carolyn - I think I lost lots of water.
Day 2 of protein is going well so far!

sjl330 · 11-16-2010, 12:00 PM

Going well here too. I actually like all protein days. You don't have to think much which works for me. I am dreading the challenge tonight but I feel confident I can make it through. I might have a small amount of veggies but I'm passing on all the bad carbs.

CarolynF · 11-16-2010, 03:55 PM

Have fun tonight, Sandy..Veggies taste way better than carbs anyway..

TuscanGirl · 11-16-2010, 07:09 PM

We had sloppy joes tonight - so not pure protein but no bread.

I'm sure I won't lose as dramatically tomorrow - but it was great to get rid of the water weight.

I'm also not eating after 7:00.

CarolynF · 11-16-2010, 07:40 PM

How is your brother, Buffy?

sjl330 · 11-16-2010, 08:08 PM

I did it!!!!!

I had salmon, pork and beef and chicken and a tiny bit of zucchini and broccoli and a side salad with a little bit of ranch dressing. No starches, no desserts! And I felt satisfied!!! I'm sure I had way too much protein but I'm proud of myself nevertheless.

TuscanGirl · 11-17-2010, 04:27 AM

Yay! Sandy!!

Today is Spin, book sale at the hospital, lunch with a friend to admire her daughter's wedding pics, and home to finally clean house!!

Weigh in:
M- 119.8
Tu - 117.2
W - 117.2

Buffy45 · 11-17-2010, 06:21 AM

Morning.
Very busy day here today, our niece is coming in to spend the night and go to her job interview in the morning. And, I finally got my reservations made about midnight last night to go see my brother and I am supposed to leave at 6:am tomorrow. Did a package on Expedia to save money and it took forever to search out a decent hotel in the area I was wanting to stay in, and get a good price. There was a doubletree right near the hospital but about $300 more for the trip, so I opted for a cheaper motel but in a safe area. Trying to keep the cost down as I presume I will be making this trip fairly often. I just wasn't up to driving up and back again, that is a long trip by yourself.
He had a good day yesterday I hear.

You gals are all doing well with your plans, keep up the good work. Maybe I can walk a lot at the hospital. My cousin is meeting me there to keep me company, for which I am very thankful.

Have a great day my dear friends....

Labyrinth · 11-17-2010, 06:26 AM

172 this morning.

yesterdays ******:
cals: 1456
Fat (75%)
Carbs (5%)
Protein (20%)

CarolynF · 11-17-2010, 01:06 PM

Hi ladies..

Good for you, Sandy on eating totally on-plan..

and MK for maintaining your loss..
and Donna for staying the same.

I was up .5 pound this morning, but I know it was water weight..LOL..

Oh..Buffy, safe travels up north..Take some warm clothes..Cheaper hotels are much better when you are going to be in the hospital most of the time...Hope your niece gets that job...That would be great.

Exercised for over an hour this morning..My friend took me out to lunch. I'm not eating any dinner cuz I did eat an eggroll..

TuscanGirl · 11-17-2010, 03:00 PM

I'm home for a while - out to dinner with DH and DS18 to celebrate ~ he's been accepted at 2 colleges so far!

Chicago Loyola and St Louis University both want him!

Then I'm home for the night.

Labyrinth · 11-17-2010, 05:29 PM

Hubby grilled Salmon for dinner. it was my first time. :blush: It was SO GOOD!!!!! OMG - i never believed it!
(my previous experience w/ salmon was smoked and i was 6).

that just became my new favorite meat!!!!

today's ******:
cals: 1365
Fat (67%)
Carbs (6%)
Protein (28%)

i am not expecting good things from the evil scale monster, however. i was out of tea so my liquid consumption was way to low. oh well...

have a great night everyone!!!

CarolynF · 11-17-2010, 08:45 PM

MK: Both are great schools..Maybe the difference in scholarships will make up his mind.
Are they the same distance apart???? Congrats to your son..

Grilled salmon...Donna, sounds good..

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 04:16 AM

Morning!

Donna - I

salmon!!

Carolyn - one school is 2 hours away, the other about 4 and they both offered him the same amount!

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 04:39 AM

Carolyn!!!

sjl330 · 11-18-2010, 06:21 AM

I hope your day is perfect in every way. Do you have any big plans?

I'm happy and thrilled to report I'm back below my 150 Iron Curtain this a.m. I'm loving these protein days. I think I'll start adding a veggie now at dinner if I want one.

I've been eating eggs, bacon, butter, hamburger patty, mayo and steak. Except for the dinner theater day when I added the veggies and the small salad. The best part is I've not even been hungry or had any cravings. It's amazing what happens when you "set your mind" to something, isn't it?

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 08:41 AM

Yay! Sandy!!

I'm up to 118 today. I'm blaming it on the salt from the taco meat last night.
I'm eating all my meals at home today though ~ and lots of water!

Circuit class finiahed, laundry is running and I'm ready to tackle the kitchen!
AND get dinner in the crock pot.

CarolynF · 11-18-2010, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the birthday wishes..I was up .5 pound from that darned delicious homemade crispy eggroll yesterday. We are going out to dinner tonight..I will have crab cakes, salad, and a veggie..

The cc aren't bready, so I'll be very good.

Mary Kay..Big choices, huh? I might go for Loyola..A friend of my dd's went there and loved it..He is a lawyer now, but don't let that stop him from going there..LOL..

150..

Sandy..I know about the Iron Curtain..and you when you eat "good" you lose weight..Your body is built for LC..

sjl330 · 11-18-2010, 09:48 AM

My body might be built for LC so why do I love carbs so much, lol. I am lucky in that respect. If I eat good I do lose well. The trick is to eat well for longer periods of time, I guess.

I love crab cakes!! Enjoy every morsel.

Labyrinth · 11-18-2010, 10:20 AM

carolyn!

hope it's a good one.

171 this morning.

subbed this morning and now finally have some time to myself.

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 11:52 AM

Congrats Donna!

Carolyn - Crab cakes are so good!!! Enjoy!

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 11:55 AM

So far today -

B - 2 eggs, coffee with coconut milk creamer
S - sopressata
L - homemade sloppy joes (meat only)

CarolynF · 11-18-2010, 12:12 PM

I just had a tuna salad salad at Subway..

Then did my WMart shopping..Bought a few pairs of exercise slacks..Whoopee...

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 06:34 PM

I had vegetable beef soup for dinner and some nuts for a snack.
Hopefully my weight will be stable tomorrow.

CarolynF · 11-18-2010, 07:38 PM

Had a nice dinner..Even ordered an appetizer...No dessert. I ordered big shrimp and boy, those shrimp were filling..

Of course, I learned today that our stomachs are the size of two bananas..put together.
The Doctors, today...

This is very interesting: A man emailed me today..He lives down the road from my greatgreatparents (1840) farmstead, which has burned down. It's in Canterbury, NH and he has been doing
research on the area. He found some pottery and is going to send me a piece.
Wierd, huh? I guess this is a birthday present from my relatives who are in heaven.

TuscanGirl · 11-18-2010, 07:42 PM

Awesome Carolyn!!

11-17-2010, 06:21 AM	#162
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,529 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Morning. Very busy day here today, our niece is coming in to spend the night and go to her job interview in the morning. And, I finally got my reservations made about midnight last night to go see my brother and I am supposed to leave at 6:am tomorrow. Did a package on Expedia to save money and it took forever to search out a decent hotel in the area I was wanting to stay in, and get a good price. There was a doubletree right near the hospital but about $300 more for the trip, so I opted for a cheaper motel but in a safe area. Trying to keep the cost down as I presume I will be making this trip fairly often. I just wasn't up to driving up and back again, that is a long trip by yourself. He had a good day yesterday I hear. You gals are all doing well with your plans, keep up the good work. Maybe I can walk a lot at the hospital. My cousin is meeting me there to keep me company, for which I am very thankful. Have a great day my dear friends.... __________________ Buffy

11-17-2010, 01:06 PM	#164
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi ladies.. Good for you, Sandy on eating totally on-plan.. and MK for maintaining your loss.. and Donna for staying the same. I was up .5 pound this morning, but I know it was water weight..LOL.. Oh..Buffy, safe travels up north..Take some warm clothes..Cheaper hotels are much better when you are going to be in the hospital most of the time...Hope your niece gets that job...That would be great. Exercised for over an hour this morning..My friend took me out to lunch. I'm not eating any dinner cuz I did eat an eggroll.. __________________ May 1: 141

11-18-2010, 06:21 AM	#170
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,766 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Happy Birthday Carolyn! I hope your day is perfect in every way. Do you have any big plans? I'm happy and thrilled to report I'm back below my 150 Iron Curtain this a.m. I'm loving these protein days. I think I'll start adding a veggie now at dinner if I want one. I've been eating eggs, bacon, butter, hamburger patty, mayo and steak. Except for the dinner theater day when I added the veggies and the small salad. The best part is I've not even been hungry or had any cravings. It's amazing what happens when you "set your mind" to something, isn't it? __________________ Sandy Everybody thinks that every womans dream is to find the perfect man.....OH PLEASE....every womans dream is....TO EAT WHATEVER THEY WANT WITHOUT GETTING FAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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11-15-2010, 09:16 PM	#151
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,529 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Thank you so much dear friends!!! Prayers are ever so helpful. Carolyn, he has the beginnings of dementia and of course is bi-polar, so along with all the health problems, a very hard case to handle.

11-16-2010, 04:19 AM	#152
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning! Blood test this morning, then circuit class, a Thai Yoga class, library, a mom visit . . . Buffy - Weigh in: M- 119.8 Tu - 117.2

11-16-2010, 05:58 AM	#153
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi ladies.. 148 down part of a pound.. Now I have to be good today to keep it up. Oh, Buffy..I think the right medication is so crucial in these cases. Of course, the AD part is so hard to control...So sad..but God is good.. Wow..MK: that is wonderful on your weigh-in.... Good job. Off to exercise, then book club at the library..then to Bible Study..The book is Thanksgiving by Janet E. It's really a very simple story..not much to discuss.

11-16-2010, 11:13 AM	#155
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Thai Yoga is a kind of massage/yoga session. It felt good! Carolyn - I think I lost lots of water. Day 2 of protein is going well so far!

11-16-2010, 12:00 PM	#156
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,766 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Going well here too. I actually like all protein days. You don't have to think much which works for me. I am dreading the challenge tonight but I feel confident I can make it through. I might have a small amount of veggies but I'm passing on all the bad carbs.

11-16-2010, 03:55 PM	#157
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Have fun tonight, Sandy..Veggies taste way better than carbs anyway..

11-16-2010, 07:09 PM	#158
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	We had sloppy joes tonight - so not pure protein but no bread. I'm sure I won't lose as dramatically tomorrow - but it was great to get rid of the water weight. I'm also not eating after 7:00.

11-16-2010, 07:40 PM	#159
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	How is your brother, Buffy?

11-16-2010, 08:08 PM	#160
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,766 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I did it!!!!! I had salmon, pork and beef and chicken and a tiny bit of zucchini and broccoli and a side salad with a little bit of ranch dressing. No starches, no desserts! And I felt satisfied!!! I'm sure I had way too much protein but I'm proud of myself nevertheless.

11-17-2010, 04:27 AM	#161
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Yay! Sandy!! Today is Spin, book sale at the hospital, lunch with a friend to admire her daughter's wedding pics, and home to finally clean house!! Weigh in: M- 119.8 Tu - 117.2 W - 117.2

11-17-2010, 06:26 AM	#163
Labyrinth Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Springs! Posts: 553 Gallery: Labyrinth Stats: 179/190/160 WOE: Atkins '72 (VLC) Start Date: Sept. 1, 2012	172 this morning. yesterdays ******: cals: 1456 Fat (75%) Carbs (5%) Protein (20%)

11-17-2010, 03:00 PM	#165
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	I'm home for a while - out to dinner with DH and DS18 to celebrate ~ he's been accepted at 2 colleges so far! Chicago Loyola and St Louis University both want him! Then I'm home for the night.

11-17-2010, 05:29 PM	#166
Labyrinth Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Springs! Posts: 553 Gallery: Labyrinth Stats: 179/190/160 WOE: Atkins '72 (VLC) Start Date: Sept. 1, 2012	Hubby grilled Salmon for dinner. it was my first time. :blush: It was SO GOOD!!!!! OMG - i never believed it! (my previous experience w/ salmon was smoked and i was 6). that just became my new favorite meat!!!! today's ******: cals: 1365 Fat (67%) Carbs (6%) Protein (28%) i am not expecting good things from the evil scale monster, however. i was out of tea so my liquid consumption was way to low. oh well... have a great night everyone!!!

11-17-2010, 08:45 PM	#167
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	MK: Both are great schools..Maybe the difference in scholarships will make up his mind. Are they the same distance apart???? Congrats to your son.. Grilled salmon...Donna, sounds good..

11-18-2010, 04:16 AM	#168
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning! Donna - I salmon!! Carolyn - one school is 2 hours away, the other about 4 and they both offered him the same amount!

11-18-2010, 04:39 AM	#169
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Carolyn!!!

11-18-2010, 08:41 AM	#171
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Yay! Sandy!! I'm up to 118 today. I'm blaming it on the salt from the taco meat last night. I'm eating all my meals at home today though ~ and lots of water! Circuit class finiahed, laundry is running and I'm ready to tackle the kitchen! AND get dinner in the crock pot.

11-18-2010, 08:46 AM	#172
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Thanks for the birthday wishes..I was up .5 pound from that darned delicious homemade crispy eggroll yesterday. We are going out to dinner tonight..I will have crab cakes, salad, and a veggie.. The cc aren't bready, so I'll be very good. Mary Kay..Big choices, huh? I might go for Loyola..A friend of my dd's went there and loved it..He is a lawyer now, but don't let that stop him from going there..LOL.. 150.. Sandy..I know about the Iron Curtain..and you when you eat "good" you lose weight..Your body is built for LC..

11-18-2010, 09:48 AM	#173
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,766 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	My body might be built for LC so why do I love carbs so much, lol. I am lucky in that respect. If I eat good I do lose well. The trick is to eat well for longer periods of time, I guess. I love crab cakes!! Enjoy every morsel.

11-18-2010, 10:20 AM	#174
Labyrinth Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Springs! Posts: 553 Gallery: Labyrinth Stats: 179/190/160 WOE: Atkins '72 (VLC) Start Date: Sept. 1, 2012	carolyn! hope it's a good one. 171 this morning. subbed this morning and now finally have some time to myself.

11-18-2010, 11:52 AM	#175
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Congrats Donna! Carolyn - Crab cakes are so good!!! Enjoy!

11-18-2010, 11:55 AM	#176
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	So far today - B - 2 eggs, coffee with coconut milk creamer S - sopressata L - homemade sloppy joes (meat only)

11-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#177
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	I just had a tuna salad salad at Subway.. Then did my WMart shopping..Bought a few pairs of exercise slacks..Whoopee...

11-18-2010, 06:34 PM	#178
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	I had vegetable beef soup for dinner and some nuts for a snack. Hopefully my weight will be stable tomorrow.

11-18-2010, 07:38 PM	#179
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,830 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Had a nice dinner..Even ordered an appetizer...No dessert. I ordered big shrimp and boy, those shrimp were filling.. Of course, I learned today that our stomachs are the size of two bananas..put together. The Doctors, today... This is very interesting: A man emailed me today..He lives down the road from my greatgreatparents (1840) farmstead, which has burned down. It's in Canterbury, NH and he has been doing research on the area. He found some pottery and is going to send me a piece. Wierd, huh? I guess this is a birthday present from my relatives who are in heaven.

11-18-2010, 07:42 PM	#180
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Awesome Carolyn!!