June is Busting Out All Over (in a good way) Challenge - Page 6

DebbyL · 06-15-2012, 01:08 PM

So sorry Sandy, for your brother's loss. I pray the Lord carry him through this. Blessings,
Debby

JMCM1 · 06-15-2012, 02:02 PM

Sandy I am so sorry for your brother to have to go through this again. We will keep him in our prayers, too.

CarolynF · 06-15-2012, 03:33 PM

Hi gang..

Oh, Sandy...what a sad thing for your brother to have to go through again..Praying for her family and children and your brother..So shocking..

Rachel arrived, so we have been chatting and watching the DVR of the Bachelorette..

The UPS man pulled up and Beth and Shawn sent us bratwurst and bacon..Luckily it was still cold and partially frozen..So, this will last us a while..I guess it was a combo Mother/Father day gift.

Still at 153..

CindyCRNA · 06-15-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee

Cindy: where do we get the cinnamon crackers? I thought they were a recipe on here? I must have misinterpreted your comments. I suppose I could try and bake some.......sigh.

.

Sandy is correct. These are 10 net carbs a bag. Fiber Gourmet Half-Calorie Snack Crackers

JMCM1 · 06-15-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Beth and Shawn sent us bratwurst and bacon

Good gift!

sjl330 · 06-15-2012, 07:17 PM

Thanks everybody for the prayers.

Carolyn, so which one do you want??? I'd take the bacon any day! And I even love brats, but not like good ol' bacon. Nice and crispy please!

mamalaw · 06-15-2012, 08:54 PM

Sandy....So sorry for your brothers loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and your family.
~Lisa

Buffy45 · 06-16-2012, 05:40 AM

Morning!
Oh Sandy, that is so sad for your brother, sorry to hear that.

I am sad that my DD is leaving today to drive back to Nebraska but so thankful to have had her here for 3 days of wonderful visiting. She is a jewel, love her so darn much. She meant to be up and on the road by now but is still sleeping and was so tired that I am going to let her sleep until at least 8:30 or so, that will still get her home by dark and she needed the rest, was pretty stressed out when she got here and we had some really good mother/daughter time to help her with that. Teenage son worries, been there, done that with her brother so we talked it over and I am hoping I helped, think I did. He is a great kid and will be ok, but some rough times right now, wants to do it "his" way which worries them so much.

DGS Grant, 12, got his very own kitten yesterday, now Milo has come to leave with their family and he was so proud to show him off to us last night. He loves animals and will take good care of him. We are a cat family for sure, lots of cats in our family.

Bacon sounds good, need to do a big batch on the grill, ala Sandy's method, which works great. Bacon and tomato, yummo.

dee · 06-16-2012, 08:06 AM

Thank you Cindy for the link. i've never been to that site.
Sandy: so sorry to hear about your sister in law.

I'm slowly losing what i gained on my road trip but the scale is messing with my mind. It told me I was 178.8 the first time but I thought that was a big jump from yesterday so I got on again and I was 181.4. Then it was higher! Tried it a few times thinking I should use an average. Maybe the battery is going? It's been pretty reliable so far so I don't know why it's
jumping around so much. But I decided to get off of it and just use the 181.4 since that seemed the most reasonable. Hope y'all have a great day.

dee · 06-16-2012, 08:10 AM

Oh and Buffy I know how you feel. I am having so many problems with one of my sons. It's actually been a few years of constant stress with him. I can only hope he straightens up soon. Good luck to your daughter.

annie2012 · 06-16-2012, 08:51 AM

Hi, All, I am trying to find a low carb diet and I am going to try this one. I need to lose around 40 lbs. I am from O.K.married, 3 children and 4 about grown grandchidren. They think they are all grown up. Actually late teens. 1 Bichon dog. My husband has emphysema and bedfast in Nursing Home so being by myself at home it is hard for me to cook Just for me. Hope everyone has a great day and good wishes.

JMCM1 · 06-16-2012, 10:03 AM

Well Annie I am in Tulsa.
I hope you have the good success so many others have had.

I am sorry your husband is bedfast.

Maybe just cooking for yourself is what you need to do right now. Take some time to read the other posts on this forum. There is a wealth of information here if you take the time to look. And then if you ask questions, there are lots of friendly and helpful people.

Hope you have a good day today.
Judy

TuscanGirl · 06-16-2012, 10:03 AM

Sandy - Oh no!!

I'm so sorry!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyCRNA

You know, it kinda depends on the fiber. I will say that I can eat the crackers, no problem but can't do more than 1/4 box of the Fiber Gourmet pasta. Experiment......when you are home alone!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjl330

If I remember correctly those crackers Cindy is talking about are high fiber but not really low carb. I could be wrong; I didn't go back and find her post, but I think that's what she and MK were talking about.

Yes - we were talking about lowering cholesterol not LC.
Too many LC's!

CindyCRNA · 06-16-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee

Thank you Cindy for the link. i've never been to that site.
.

Netrition is the one that sponsors this site. If you look at the top of the page on the right, there is a direct link to Netrition.com. I like the $4.95 flat rate shipping and their selection is huge!!

TuscanGirl · 06-16-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyCRNA

Netrition is the one that sponsors this site. If you look at the top of the page on the right, there is a direct link to Netrition.com. I like the $4.95 flat rate shipping and their selection is huge!!

I agree!!

JMCM1 · 06-17-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Flaxseed muffin link: Basic Flax Muffins...(cheap and good)

I made those muffins this evening to get myself ready for the week. I find my only "worry" with this WOE is bread substitutes. I made some oopsies and I made Widget's hamburger buns and they're all in the fridge waiting for me. My dd(age 32) and I split one and thought it was VERY good - thank you.

I think I'd also like to try the Chickenlady's fluffy biscuits to see if such a thing is really possible.

I have a couple of homemade salads dressings I love (a tried and true balsamic vinaigrette and a delicious Caesar) that lend themselves well to this way of eating.

My percentage of protein is a little high today (30%) and carbs low (5.2%). But I don't wish for anything else to eat today to change the percentages. I guess there are good days and bad days.

I am down 6.5 pounds in 2 weeks. I'll get better ratios tomorrow!
(channeling my inner Scarlett O'Hara...)

TuscanGirl · 06-18-2012, 05:14 AM

Awesome!! Your ratios will be great!

CarolynF · 06-18-2012, 10:34 AM

Hi ladies..

152...and it's Monday..I wonder if I am getting muscles? Did my Slow Burn today at my gym with my friend/owner..She was wiggly afterwards, too.

Judy: Glad you liked the muffins..

They are filling and good..I had one with an egg this morning..Sometimes I put cream cheese on them.

I shared this with Cindy/Sandy (thyroid peeps)..My dd30 had half her thyroid removed 5 years ago..No cancer, but she had nodules. Well, she has been getting meds from my
PA (2.5 hours away) and checking in..Her last test for T3 was 10..Soooo high..Normal is
below 4. The PA said get to an endo in KCity..Beth wasn't sure why because she felt fine..So, she has a call in to KU Med/Endo and hopefully they will call her back. I think the other half of her thyroid is going wonky or has a nodule....Keep you posted..

CindyCRNA · 06-19-2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Hi ladies..

152...and it's Monday..I wonder if I am getting muscles? Did my Slow Burn today at my gym with my friend/owner..She was wiggly afterwards, too.

Judy: Glad you liked the muffins..

They are filling and good..I had one with an egg this morning..Sometimes I put cream cheese on them.

I shared this with Cindy/Sandy (thyroid peeps)..My dd30 had half her thyroid removed 5 years ago..No cancer, but she had nodules. Well, she has been getting meds from my
PA (2.5 hours away) and checking in..Her last test for T3 was 10..Soooo high..Normal is
below 4. The PA said get to an endo in KCity..Beth wasn't sure why because she felt fine..So, she has a call in to KU Med/Endo and hopefully they will call her back. I think the other half of her thyroid is going wonky or has a nodule....Keep you posted..

Has she tried going off the Armour? 1/2 of a thyroid is sufficient function. You sholdnd't have to augment it. If you are on life long meds, why didn't they just take the whole thing? She may not need meds.

sjl330 · 06-19-2012, 06:53 AM

everybody!
Busy week here but I wanted to stop and say hi!

Glad Beth has an appt. I'm sure they'll get her fixed right up!

Buffy45 · 06-19-2012, 08:28 AM

Busy week here too, even though I didn't think it was going to be.

Carolyn, wishing Beth the best on getting her thyroid in check.

Went to my Dr. yesterday and left a urine sample for this recurring UTI that I have been fighting, he was going to do 2 tests, not sure what, but waiting to hear from them. Told the nurse I was more than ready to see a urologist and get to the bottom, haha, of this.

JMCM, good loss!

DGS coming over later today and going to spend the night. It is time for his allergy shot so we will probably go out to lunch and then run by and get that. Will look for a movie if there are any out he would like to see.

Otherwise, just laundry and office work, the usual.

JMCM1 · 06-19-2012, 09:52 AM

I don't have thyroid issues, but I admit I've never had it checked. My mother and sister are both on thyroid medication, so I'm always interested.

Buffy how much fun to have a grandson stop and spend the night.

Somebody posted a question on a different thread and it made me go back over not just the percentages of fat/carbs/protein, but to look at the grams for each calorie level. I can see I need to get my protein lower. I like salads, so that will work for me, particularly with full-fat dressings. Still happy with my weight loss over a short period.

Sandy I thought of you this morning when I was at swimming!

CarolynF · 06-19-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyCRNA

Has she tried going off the Armour? 1/2 of a thyroid is sufficient function. You sholdnd't have to augment it. If you are on life long meds, why didn't they just take the whole thing? She may not need meds.

No..she hadn't..I'm sure her endo will work on the concern and suggest things..I know..they didn't take it all cuz the other part looked good..She was on meds because her numbers were bad after her thyroid test and she needed help.Dh and I are both hypothyroid..So....She is having her doctor send a reference to KU Med..

Buffy: Recurring UTI's are NO fun at all..Hope you get a good doctor to settle it for once and for all.

Brett's 25th birthday..I got him some KSU sports shorts/money and the cat will give him some almonds and bacon jerky..LOL..Steak out tonight..

Laundry is a recurring theme here too..I have to wash Gary's Canadian clothes..LOL..Stuff in Canada is expensive..So, he got some new Father's Day clothes.

Hey...DH said he lost 20 pounds since January..Honestly, I didn't notice..opps..but I am happy for him. We are eating the same at home, so I do think it was those lunches and traveling meals that got to him.

oriana · 06-19-2012, 01:43 PM

High fat is the way to go!!!!

CarolynF · 06-19-2012, 03:38 PM

Yes, it is..

TuscanGirl · 06-19-2012, 04:24 PM

Hi!
Crazy day - they're installing carpet and we had to disconnect our wifi.
This is hard on a phone!!

Indies tomorrow!

TuscanGirl · 06-19-2012, 04:26 PM

P.S. Sandy - LOVED the book These Is My Words!!!

DebbyL · 06-19-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Laundry is a recurring theme here too..I have to wash Gary's Canadian clothes..LOL..Stuff in Canada is expensive..So, he got some new Father's Day clothes.

Hey...DH said he lost 20 pounds since January..Honestly, I didn't notice..opps..but I am happy for him. We are eating the same at home, so I do think it was those lunches and traveling meals that got to him.

Yup! Canadians pay more for everything!

That's great for your hubby, losing 20 lbs... that is if he needed to!

CarolynF · 06-19-2012, 06:04 PM

Oh..I always have to write down your book choices...

New carpet...Yipee..

Debby: Oh yes, Mr. dh could stand to lose about 40 more pounds..He did once when we started LCing 10 years ago and looked great..He was in a Medium shirt and 34 pants..

sjl330 · 06-20-2012, 10:00 AM

I want to read the sequels MK. I think there are 2. I'm reading Walk in the Woods right now. Just started it. Just finished Sing Me Home by Jodi Picoult. I'm still trying to figure out if I liked that one, lol.

Today is our 44th wedding anniversary! I always tell people we wouldn't even be married to each other if I hadn't switched bus stops in high school, lol.

06-16-2012, 05:40 AM	#158
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,550 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Morning! Oh Sandy, that is so sad for your brother, sorry to hear that. I am sad that my DD is leaving today to drive back to Nebraska but so thankful to have had her here for 3 days of wonderful visiting. She is a jewel, love her so darn much. She meant to be up and on the road by now but is still sleeping and was so tired that I am going to let her sleep until at least 8:30 or so, that will still get her home by dark and she needed the rest, was pretty stressed out when she got here and we had some really good mother/daughter time to help her with that. Teenage son worries, been there, done that with her brother so we talked it over and I am hoping I helped, think I did. He is a great kid and will be ok, but some rough times right now, wants to do it "his" way which worries them so much. DGS Grant, 12, got his very own kitten yesterday, now Milo has come to leave with their family and he was so proud to show him off to us last night. He loves animals and will take good care of him. We are a cat family for sure, lots of cats in our family. Bacon sounds good, need to do a big batch on the grill, ala Sandy's method, which works great. Bacon and tomato, yummo. __________________ Buffy

06-16-2012, 08:51 AM	#161
annie2012 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 22 Gallery: annie2012 Stats: 181/175/141 Start Date: 6/23/12	Hi, All, I am trying to find a low carb diet and I am going to try this one. I need to lose around 40 lbs. I am from O.K.married, 3 children and 4 about grown grandchidren. They think they are all grown up. Actually late teens. 1 Bichon dog. My husband has emphysema and bedfast in Nursing Home so being by myself at home it is hard for me to cook Just for me. Hope everyone has a great day and good wishes. Last edited by annie2012; 06-16-2012 at 08:58 AM..

06-18-2012, 10:34 AM	#168
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi ladies.. 152...and it's Monday..I wonder if I am getting muscles? Did my Slow Burn today at my gym with my friend/owner..She was wiggly afterwards, too. Judy: Glad you liked the muffins.. They are filling and good..I had one with an egg this morning..Sometimes I put cream cheese on them. I shared this with Cindy/Sandy (thyroid peeps)..My dd30 had half her thyroid removed 5 years ago..No cancer, but she had nodules. Well, she has been getting meds from my PA (2.5 hours away) and checking in..Her last test for T3 was 10..Soooo high..Normal is below 4. The PA said get to an endo in KCity..Beth wasn't sure why because she felt fine..So, she has a call in to KU Med/Endo and hopefully they will call her back. I think the other half of her thyroid is going wonky or has a nodule....Keep you posted.. __________________ May 1: 141

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06-15-2012, 01:08 PM	#151
DebbyL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,224 Gallery: DebbyL Stats: 168/126 WOE: Clean-eating - Maintenance Start Date: October 2012	So sorry Sandy, for your brother's loss. I pray the Lord carry him through this. Blessings, Debby

06-15-2012, 02:02 PM	#152
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,210 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Sandy I am so sorry for your brother to have to go through this again. We will keep him in our prayers, too.

06-15-2012, 03:33 PM	#153
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi gang.. Oh, Sandy...what a sad thing for your brother to have to go through again..Praying for her family and children and your brother..So shocking.. Rachel arrived, so we have been chatting and watching the DVR of the Bachelorette.. The UPS man pulled up and Beth and Shawn sent us bratwurst and bacon..Luckily it was still cold and partially frozen..So, this will last us a while..I guess it was a combo Mother/Father day gift. Still at 153..

06-15-2012, 07:17 PM	#156
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Thanks everybody for the prayers. Carolyn, so which one do you want??? I'd take the bacon any day! And I even love brats, but not like good ol' bacon. Nice and crispy please!

06-15-2012, 08:54 PM	#157
mamalaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: lees summit,mo Posts: 43 Gallery: mamalaw Stats: 291/277/140 5'2" WOE: JUDDD Start Date: May 1,2012	Sandy....So sorry for your brothers loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and your family. ~Lisa

06-16-2012, 08:06 AM	#159
dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Gallery: dee Stats: (HW196)188/183/145 Start Date: started JUDDD June 19.12 (formerly HHCG 2 rounds)	Thank you Cindy for the link. i've never been to that site. Sandy: so sorry to hear about your sister in law. I'm slowly losing what i gained on my road trip but the scale is messing with my mind. It told me I was 178.8 the first time but I thought that was a big jump from yesterday so I got on again and I was 181.4. Then it was higher! Tried it a few times thinking I should use an average. Maybe the battery is going? It's been pretty reliable so far so I don't know why it's jumping around so much. But I decided to get off of it and just use the 181.4 since that seemed the most reasonable. Hope y'all have a great day.

06-16-2012, 08:10 AM	#160
dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Gallery: dee Stats: (HW196)188/183/145 Start Date: started JUDDD June 19.12 (formerly HHCG 2 rounds)	Oh and Buffy I know how you feel. I am having so many problems with one of my sons. It's actually been a few years of constant stress with him. I can only hope he straightens up soon. Good luck to your daughter.

06-16-2012, 10:03 AM	#162
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,210 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Well Annie I am in Tulsa. I hope you have the good success so many others have had. I am sorry your husband is bedfast. Maybe just cooking for yourself is what you need to do right now. Take some time to read the other posts on this forum. There is a wealth of information here if you take the time to look. And then if you ask questions, there are lots of friendly and helpful people. Hope you have a good day today. Judy

06-18-2012, 05:14 AM	#167
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Awesome!! Your ratios will be great!

06-19-2012, 06:53 AM	#170
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	everybody! Busy week here but I wanted to stop and say hi! Glad Beth has an appt. I'm sure they'll get her fixed right up!

06-19-2012, 08:28 AM	#171
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,550 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Busy week here too, even though I didn't think it was going to be. Carolyn, wishing Beth the best on getting her thyroid in check. Went to my Dr. yesterday and left a urine sample for this recurring UTI that I have been fighting, he was going to do 2 tests, not sure what, but waiting to hear from them. Told the nurse I was more than ready to see a urologist and get to the bottom, haha, of this. JMCM, good loss! DGS coming over later today and going to spend the night. It is time for his allergy shot so we will probably go out to lunch and then run by and get that. Will look for a movie if there are any out he would like to see. Otherwise, just laundry and office work, the usual.

06-19-2012, 09:52 AM	#172
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,210 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	I don't have thyroid issues, but I admit I've never had it checked. My mother and sister are both on thyroid medication, so I'm always interested. Buffy how much fun to have a grandson stop and spend the night. Somebody posted a question on a different thread and it made me go back over not just the percentages of fat/carbs/protein, but to look at the grams for each calorie level. I can see I need to get my protein lower. I like salads, so that will work for me, particularly with full-fat dressings. Still happy with my weight loss over a short period. Sandy I thought of you this morning when I was at swimming!

06-19-2012, 01:43 PM	#174
oriana Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,104 Gallery: oriana	High fat is the way to go!!!!

06-19-2012, 03:38 PM	#175
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Yes, it is..

06-19-2012, 04:24 PM	#176
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Hi! Crazy day - they're installing carpet and we had to disconnect our wifi. This is hard on a phone!! Indies tomorrow!

06-19-2012, 04:26 PM	#177
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,655 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	P.S. Sandy - LOVED the book These Is My Words!!!

06-19-2012, 06:04 PM	#179
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Oh..I always have to write down your book choices... New carpet...Yipee.. Debby: Oh yes, Mr. dh could stand to lose about 40 more pounds..He did once when we started LCing 10 years ago and looked great..He was in a Medium shirt and 34 pants..

06-20-2012, 10:00 AM	#180
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,811 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I want to read the sequels MK. I think there are 2. I'm reading Walk in the Woods right now. Just started it. Just finished Sing Me Home by Jodi Picoult. I'm still trying to figure out if I liked that one, lol. Today is our 44th wedding anniversary! I always tell people we wouldn't even be married to each other if I hadn't switched bus stops in high school, lol.