SKINNIER SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE - Page 17

Buffy45 · 09-21-2012, 08:36 AM

Oh yes, I know it will lower BP, even without weight loss, but hopefully with both, I can gradually taper off some or all of them.

Shalbrihil · 09-21-2012, 04:50 PM

WOO HOO! Way to go Buffy! You have just reached my dream of finally crossing over into onederland! What a great feeling!

JMCM1 · 09-22-2012, 06:50 AM

Working a little bit this morning then going to try the turkey salisbury steak for dinner tonight. I am going to make them 3 oz or less to fit in with this way of eating.

The recipe is from Jamie's (Cleochatra on this site) Your Lighter Side. I'll let you know how it turns out! (Pssssst: IT'S GOT GRAVY!!)

CindyCRNA · 09-22-2012, 07:15 AM

Hi girls!! Been busy but in a good way. Bought some pumpkin beer yesterday to make a Pinterest recipe called Pumpkin Ale Bread, a sweet pumpkin bread that calls for pumpkin beer. Not really a beer drinker but the recipe calls for only 1 cup and it is a 12oz bottle. What to do, what to do.......

Buffy45 · 09-22-2012, 08:36 AM

Ahhh, let's see, what can we all come up with to help Cindy solve her problem, what to do with the rest of that bottle of beer???? And, it is Sat. night, hmmmmm. Bet she figures it out!!!!

I have to get ready soon to go to a bridal shower, it is a brunch, come and go affair, then going to run a few errands afterwards.

Almost through my 3rd week of new WOE, happy, contented, losing and this morning I hit my highest ketone reading yet for AM, 1.6. I am in the zone baby!

Buffy45 · 09-22-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shalbrihil

WOO HOO! Way to go Buffy! You have just reached my dream of finally crossing over into onederland! What a great feeling!

Thank you so much and this time I truly believe it will stick as long as I continue with my newer version of LC/WOE.

It truly feels great!

portcop01 · 09-22-2012, 08:48 AM

Well!!the beer I no she will do the right thing..buffy you rock....

Buffy45 · 09-22-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portcop01

Well!!the beer I no she will do the right thing..buffy you rock....

Thanks

CarolynF · 09-23-2012, 06:04 PM

Hi gals....

Just got home from the cruise..We started in Boston, then went to Portland, Me, Bar Harbor, St. John's, New Brunswick, then Halifax, Nova Scotia..It was really, really fun.
Had a great time with our St. Louis friends. Gary actually danced a few times..Food
was too good to pass up..So back on the plan tomorrow..We think our St. Louis friend will be giving up wheat tomorrow, too..

Catch up with you tomorrow..

Buffy45 · 09-23-2012, 06:06 PM

home!

DebbyL · 09-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Decided to try a "more-fat-less carb day" Here's what I did... cut out all grains.
Totals 38945632922
CarbsFatProteinSodiumSugar
We got the last of the wood put up, great help from the grand-kiddo's.

They can make a game out of anything!

JMCM1 · 09-23-2012, 09:32 PM

Debby, those were lots of numbers! Glad you got the wood put up, though.

Carolyn's back! Carolyn's back!

Glad you had fun!

Shalbrihil · 09-23-2012, 09:35 PM

Welcome Home Carolyn. We missed you and glad you had a lot of fun!

Judy I made the Pumpkin Muffins today. Wow are they good. Dh had a couple and then I waited to have my one with my evening berries and greek yogurt. That recipe is a keeper!

JMCM1 · 09-23-2012, 09:49 PM

Oh I completely need a thyroid workup - did I post that recipe?

I now have piles and piles of recipes each one looking better than the next and all waiting patiently for me to make them.

portcop01 · 09-24-2012, 03:58 AM

WELCOME HOME.SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A GREAT TIME,!

sjl330 · 09-24-2012, 05:58 AM

Welcome home Carolyn! I'm so glad you had a good time and it sounds like you might've even made some LC/wheat free converts while you were away. Good for you! I bet it was beautiful up there right now. And good for Gary for dancing!! You'll get any extra cruise baggage off in no time, I'm sure.

DebbyL · 09-24-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

Debby, those were lots of numbers! Glad you got the wood put up, though.

Oh my, I didn't see what posting did to my post!
Totals ...38.....94........56........329.........22
--------Carbs---Fat---Protein---Sodium---Sugar
Not impressed with the results...

No change.

Welcome home Carolyn! Sounds like a great time..

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shalbrihil

Welcome Home Carolyn. We missed you and glad you had a lot of fun!

Judy I made the Pumpkin Muffins today. Wow are they good. Dh had a couple and then I waited to have my one with my evening berries and greek yogurt. That recipe is a keeper!

Where did Judy post this? I made some yesterday, wonder if they were the ones you made?

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

Oh I completely need a thyroid workup - did I post that recipe?

I now have piles and piles of recipes each one looking better than the next and all waiting patiently for me to make them.

Oh my yes, my recipe file is growing by the day!

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 08:04 AM

Today is the beginning of my 4th week on NK. I am

at my fickle scale since today is my posting weight day and although it gave me 198.8 on both Friday and Sunday, today it smirks a 199.8 at me! But, I was honest and posted it anyway even though I had told everyone I had hit 10lb loss. Still a nice loss for the week and really, I am very happy about it. I might need that loss more next week,

I suppose you all know about Arnica cream or gel for aches and pains? I had never heard of it, it is homeopathic and you can buy it OTC but it works pretty darn good. I have a problem with aches in both sides of my neck/shoulders and especially while at the computer, where I spend way too much time. Anyway, kind of works like bengay. Also good I guess for healing, lightening bruises, all kind of things.

Going to be a busy week, leaving Friday to meet up with my sister's in Santa Fe where we are going to celebrate one of their birthdays. I hope American Air quits acting up and our flights are on time, etc.

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebbyL

Oh my, I didn't see what posting did to my post!
Totals ...38.....94........56........329.........22
--------Carbs---Fat---Protein---Sodium---Sugar
Not impressed with the results...

No change.

Welcome home Carolyn! Sounds like a great time..

Numbers look good Debby. For me, the carbs would be just a little high and the fat a little low but we each have to figure out our own formula.

JMCM1 · 09-24-2012, 08:48 AM

Sharon, I apologize.

I just remembered which pumpkin muffins you were talking about, and yes I sure did post them earlier in this thread. I thought they were fantastic - or at least a really good memory!

For some reason my mind went immediately to pumpkin cream cheese muffins which now sounds like my next thing to try and wonder why I'm not losing weight!

Honestly I just put a call in to a naturopathic office here. I'm going to get a complete thyroid workup with adrenal values, too. I am genetically predisposed (mother and sister are hypo) and just in the last couple of weeks my skin is much dryer, I can barely sleep at night, etc etc. Won't hurt to check on all that. If it's valid at least it can be treated. If not, we can rule it out.

Does low carb seem to have something to do with thyroid issues?

Shalbrihil · 09-24-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffy45

Where did Judy post this? I made some yesterday, wonder if they were the ones you made?

Buffy it was here in an earlier post. LOL Judy's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

Sharon, I apologize.

I just remembered which pumpkin muffins you were talking about, and yes I sure did post them earlier in this thread. I thought they were fantastic - or at least a really good memory!

For some reason my mind went immediately to pumpkin cream cheese muffins which now sounds like my next thing to try and wonder why I'm not losing weight!

Honestly I just put a call in to a naturopathic office here. I'm going to get a complete thyroid workup with adrenal values, too. I am genetically predisposed (mother and sister are hypo) and just in the last couple of weeks my skin is much dryer, I can barely sleep at night, etc etc. Won't hurt to check on all that. If it's valid at least it can be treated. If not, we can rule it out.

Does low carb seem to have something to do with thyroid issues?

That's ok Judy. I was getting ready to find it again glad you remembered. I don't have a thyroid problem so can't help you there.

CarolynF · 09-24-2012, 11:20 AM

Hi my dear friends..

Buffy is back in Onederland..

Weight report: 5 pounds up..So, back on plan..I'm going to try the high fat version of our plan and see what happens..

Okay..Dd went to the lady endo at KU Med. She is fine..The endo is trying her on a combo of Synthroid and cytomel..(twice daily on the cytomel). I was pleased as I was
afraid that she would put her only on Synthroid..Hopefully this will help in the weight department.

I'm still "rocking"...but had my Bible Study this morning and didn't goof up too much..LOL..

One of our shows on the ship was The Drifters.(Under the boardwalk, up on the roof, save the last dance for me)..They were fabulous..3 of them are still there..probably
around 75 or so in age as their first song was in 1953..Everyone knew all the words in the audience, so it was an older crowd..LOL

JMCM1 · 09-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Oh Carolyn I know that 'rocking' feeling! 100 years ago my college friends and I took an overnight boat from England to Amersterdam. We had "boat legs" for a few days!

So glad to hear from you again!

Pfft - 5 pounds is nuthin'. Hope it was fun putting it on!

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 11:30 AM

Found the pumpkin muffin recipe, will try it this afternoon. If I like it, will freeze some for my trip.

I love that kind of music Carolyn, my era.

Yes, we know our Carolyn, she will zap that 5 lbs in a hurry and I am sure some of it is traveling water weight.

JMCM1 · 09-24-2012, 01:06 PM

This recipe was posted on the new recipe board, Carolyn, for high fat, low carb, moderate protein eating.

There was some discussion of to whom this should be attributed, and Dottie thought this was Cheri or Cherie's recipe. I'm sorry I didn't get the name perfectly. Maybe you all know her. Just to let you know I made this for lunch.
It is delicious!

Low Carb Southwestern Taco Soup
Number of Servings: 8 By Cheri, LowCarbFriends

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey because it needed to be cooked)
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T cumin
1 t chili powder
2 10 oz cans Rotel tomatoes, undrained (tomatoes with green chilies)
2 cans beef broth
1/2 c heavy cream
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
salt, to taste

In a large soup pot, brown the beef with the onion and garlic; drain. Add spices and cook a couple of minutes before adding the tomatoes, broth and cream.

Bring to a rolling boil and gradually add the cream cheese, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste. Makes 8 1-cup servings.

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 01:07 PM

That soup is on my list as well.

I am making your pumpkin muffins for dinner tonight.

JMCM1 · 09-24-2012, 01:14 PM

Oh also - just to fit with our moderate protein, I only used 6 oz. of ground meat in that soup. I also added an extra cup of beef broth. It is delicious and satisfying. I can see having that throughout the winter and being supremely happy!

Buffy45 · 09-24-2012, 01:42 PM

LOL, exactly what I had thought of doing to the soup!

09-24-2012, 08:04 AM	#500
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Today is the beginning of my 4th week on NK. I am at my fickle scale since today is my posting weight day and although it gave me 198.8 on both Friday and Sunday, today it smirks a 199.8 at me! But, I was honest and posted it anyway even though I had told everyone I had hit 10lb loss. Still a nice loss for the week and really, I am very happy about it. I might need that loss more next week, I suppose you all know about Arnica cream or gel for aches and pains? I had never heard of it, it is homeopathic and you can buy it OTC but it works pretty darn good. I have a problem with aches in both sides of my neck/shoulders and especially while at the computer, where I spend way too much time. Anyway, kind of works like bengay. Also good I guess for healing, lightening bruises, all kind of things. Going to be a busy week, leaving Friday to meet up with my sister's in Santa Fe where we are going to celebrate one of their birthdays. I hope American Air quits acting up and our flights are on time, etc. __________________ Buffy

09-24-2012, 08:48 AM	#502
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Sharon, I apologize. I just remembered which pumpkin muffins you were talking about, and yes I sure did post them earlier in this thread. I thought they were fantastic - or at least a really good memory! For some reason my mind went immediately to pumpkin cream cheese muffins which now sounds like my next thing to try and wonder why I'm not losing weight! Honestly I just put a call in to a naturopathic office here. I'm going to get a complete thyroid workup with adrenal values, too. I am genetically predisposed (mother and sister are hypo) and just in the last couple of weeks my skin is much dryer, I can barely sleep at night, etc etc. Won't hurt to check on all that. If it's valid at least it can be treated. If not, we can rule it out. Does low carb seem to have something to do with thyroid issues? __________________ Judy

09-24-2012, 11:20 AM	#504
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,945 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi my dear friends.. Buffy is back in Onederland.. Weight report: 5 pounds up..So, back on plan..I'm going to try the high fat version of our plan and see what happens.. Okay..Dd went to the lady endo at KU Med. She is fine..The endo is trying her on a combo of Synthroid and cytomel..(twice daily on the cytomel). I was pleased as I was afraid that she would put her only on Synthroid..Hopefully this will help in the weight department. I'm still "rocking"...but had my Bible Study this morning and didn't goof up too much..LOL.. One of our shows on the ship was The Drifters.(Under the boardwalk, up on the roof, save the last dance for me)..They were fabulous..3 of them are still there..probably around 75 or so in age as their first song was in 1953..Everyone knew all the words in the audience, so it was an older crowd..LOL __________________ May 1: 141

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09-21-2012, 08:36 AM	#481
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Oh yes, I know it will lower BP, even without weight loss, but hopefully with both, I can gradually taper off some or all of them.

09-21-2012, 04:50 PM	#482
Shalbrihil Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 3,631 Gallery: Shalbrihil WOE: Just keeping foods healthy Start Date: June 2012	WOO HOO! Way to go Buffy! You have just reached my dream of finally crossing over into onederland! What a great feeling!

09-22-2012, 06:50 AM	#483
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Working a little bit this morning then going to try the turkey salisbury steak for dinner tonight. I am going to make them 3 oz or less to fit in with this way of eating. The recipe is from Jamie's (Cleochatra on this site) Your Lighter Side. I'll let you know how it turns out! (Pssssst: IT'S GOT GRAVY!!)

09-22-2012, 07:15 AM	#484
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,304 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	Hi girls!! Been busy but in a good way. Bought some pumpkin beer yesterday to make a Pinterest recipe called Pumpkin Ale Bread, a sweet pumpkin bread that calls for pumpkin beer. Not really a beer drinker but the recipe calls for only 1 cup and it is a 12oz bottle. What to do, what to do.......

09-22-2012, 08:36 AM	#485
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Ahhh, let's see, what can we all come up with to help Cindy solve her problem, what to do with the rest of that bottle of beer???? And, it is Sat. night, hmmmmm. Bet she figures it out!!!! I have to get ready soon to go to a bridal shower, it is a brunch, come and go affair, then going to run a few errands afterwards. Almost through my 3rd week of new WOE, happy, contented, losing and this morning I hit my highest ketone reading yet for AM, 1.6. I am in the zone baby!

09-22-2012, 08:48 AM	#487
portcop01 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,255 Gallery: portcop01 Stats: 197-148-130 WOE: Lc Start Date: July 15	Well!!the beer I no she will do the right thing..buffy you rock....

09-23-2012, 06:04 PM	#489
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,945 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi gals.... Just got home from the cruise..We started in Boston, then went to Portland, Me, Bar Harbor, St. John's, New Brunswick, then Halifax, Nova Scotia..It was really, really fun. Had a great time with our St. Louis friends. Gary actually danced a few times..Food was too good to pass up..So back on the plan tomorrow..We think our St. Louis friend will be giving up wheat tomorrow, too.. Catch up with you tomorrow..

09-23-2012, 06:06 PM	#490
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	home!

09-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#491
DebbyL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,224 Gallery: DebbyL Stats: 168/126 WOE: Clean-eating - Maintenance Start Date: October 2012	Decided to try a "more-fat-less carb day" Here's what I did... cut out all grains. Totals 38945632922 CarbsFatProteinSodiumSugar We got the last of the wood put up, great help from the grand-kiddo's. They can make a game out of anything!

09-23-2012, 09:32 PM	#492
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Debby, those were lots of numbers! Glad you got the wood put up, though. Carolyn's back! Carolyn's back! Glad you had fun!

09-23-2012, 09:35 PM	#493
Shalbrihil Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 3,631 Gallery: Shalbrihil WOE: Just keeping foods healthy Start Date: June 2012	Welcome Home Carolyn. We missed you and glad you had a lot of fun! Judy I made the Pumpkin Muffins today. Wow are they good. Dh had a couple and then I waited to have my one with my evening berries and greek yogurt. That recipe is a keeper!

09-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#494
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Oh I completely need a thyroid workup - did I post that recipe? I now have piles and piles of recipes each one looking better than the next and all waiting patiently for me to make them.

09-24-2012, 03:58 AM	#495
portcop01 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,255 Gallery: portcop01 Stats: 197-148-130 WOE: Lc Start Date: July 15	WELCOME HOME.SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD A GREAT TIME,!

09-24-2012, 05:58 AM	#496
sjl330 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 11,810 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Welcome home Carolyn! I'm so glad you had a good time and it sounds like you might've even made some LC/wheat free converts while you were away. Good for you! I bet it was beautiful up there right now. And good for Gary for dancing!! You'll get any extra cruise baggage off in no time, I'm sure.

09-24-2012, 11:24 AM	#505
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Oh Carolyn I know that 'rocking' feeling! 100 years ago my college friends and I took an overnight boat from England to Amersterdam. We had "boat legs" for a few days! So glad to hear from you again! Pfft - 5 pounds is nuthin'. Hope it was fun putting it on!

09-24-2012, 11:30 AM	#506
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Found the pumpkin muffin recipe, will try it this afternoon. If I like it, will freeze some for my trip. I love that kind of music Carolyn, my era. Yes, we know our Carolyn, she will zap that 5 lbs in a hurry and I am sure some of it is traveling water weight.

09-24-2012, 01:06 PM	#507
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	This recipe was posted on the new recipe board, Carolyn, for high fat, low carb, moderate protein eating. There was some discussion of to whom this should be attributed, and Dottie thought this was Cheri or Cherie's recipe. I'm sorry I didn't get the name perfectly. Maybe you all know her. Just to let you know I made this for lunch. It is delicious! Low Carb Southwestern Taco Soup Number of Servings: 8 By Cheri, LowCarbFriends Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey because it needed to be cooked) 1/2 c onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 T cumin 1 t chili powder 2 10 oz cans Rotel tomatoes, undrained (tomatoes with green chilies) 2 cans beef broth 1/2 c heavy cream 8 oz cream cheese, cubed salt, to taste In a large soup pot, brown the beef with the onion and garlic; drain. Add spices and cook a couple of minutes before adding the tomatoes, broth and cream. Bring to a rolling boil and gradually add the cream cheese, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste. Makes 8 1-cup servings.

09-24-2012, 01:07 PM	#508
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	That soup is on my list as well. I am making your pumpkin muffins for dinner tonight.

09-24-2012, 01:14 PM	#509
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,207 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Oh also - just to fit with our moderate protein, I only used 6 oz. of ground meat in that soup. I also added an extra cup of beef broth. It is delicious and satisfying. I can see having that throughout the winter and being supremely happy!

09-24-2012, 01:42 PM	#510
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,548 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	LOL, exactly what I had thought of doing to the soup!