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Low Carb Friends http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ Low carb dieting discussion forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf/vb3/images/misc/rss.jpg Low Carb Friends http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ Turkey Brining Question http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647958-turkey-brining-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:17 GMT I was just curious as to what others results have been when using Splenda (or other sweeteners) in brining solution? I want to brine a turkey this year but all the recipes I am running across use sugar as well as salt. I was thinking about substituting the Splenda brown sugar blend but not sure... I was just curious as to what others results have been when using Splenda (or other sweeteners) in brining solution? I want to brine a turkey this year but all the recipes I am running across use sugar as well as salt. I was thinking about substituting the Splenda brown sugar blend but not sure if it would affect the overall turn out of the turkey or even give it a funny after taste. Or I'm thinking about eliminating the sugar all together. Since the turkey is a big part of dinner, I don't want to mess it up.

I am so excited for Thanksgiving to get here, there are so many decadent, low carb options I want to try out.

Here is the recipe I plan on using---Would you substitute the sugar or take it out all together?

Brined Herb-Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

Turkey
1 12-pound turkey (preferably organic and free-range)

Brine
1 cup sugar
1 cup kosher salt
1 bunch fresh sage
1 bunch fresh thyme
3 tablespoons cracked black pepper

Turkey Stock
Turkey giblets, neck, and other trimmings
1 onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups chicken stock

Herb Butter (Make Day of Roasting)
8 tablespoons (one stick) softened unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon

Roasting the Turkey
1 onion, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 to 5 cups turkey stock
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
Instructions

Brine
One to two days before serving, place 1 gallon of water in a large stock pot with the sugar, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and chill.

Place the turkey in a deep casserole or roasting pan that is large enough to allow most (preferably all) of the turkey to be submerged in the brine. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Turn the turkey in the brine every few hours if it is not totally submerged. (You can also place the turkey and brine in a large plastic bag placed in a bowl for support, if you do not have a large enough container.) Let steep for 24 to 36 hours.

Stock
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the last two joints off each turkey wing, leaving the wing drumstick on the bird, and put them in a small roasting pan. Roast until the skin is well browned, 45 minutes to an hour. Put the roasted wings in a soup pot with the giblets and the neck, setting the liver aside. Add the vegetables, 1 teaspoon salt, several grinds of pepper, chicken stock, and 3 cups cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat, partially covered, for 2 to 3 hours, until the meat is falling from the bones and the turkey gizzard is very tender. Poach the turkey liver in the stock for 6 to 7 minutes; remove, cover, and refrigerate. Strain the stock into a bowl or jug, reserving the giblets, and refrigerate. There should be 5 to 6 cups.

Herb Butter
On serving day, place all the ingredients for the herb butter in a food processor and blend. Transfer to a small pastry bag or Baggie, and set aside.

Cooking the Turkey
About 5 hours before serving time, remove the turkey from the refrigerator. Lift it out of the brine, and rinse off under fresh cold water. Dry the bird with paper towels.

Slide a small rubber spatula between the skin and the breast meat to separate them. Pipe half of the herb butter under the skin of both breasts from the cavity opening, spreading the butter evenly over the whole breast area with the fingertips. Rub the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the bird.

Fill the body cavity and the neck cavity loosely with stuffing. Truss the bird loosely with butcher's twine and season with salt and pepper. Spread the sliced vegetables over the bottom of a large roasting pan and lay the turkey on top. Add a cup of stock to the pan.

About 4 hours before serving time, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and position the rack in the lower half of the oven.

Put the turkey in the oven and roast for 1 1/2 hours. Check to see if the turkey is browning evenly, and turn the pan, adding more stock if it gets low. If the turkey is browning too fast, fold a 30-inch length of aluminum foil in half, then fold it loosely again and set it lightly over the turkey breast for the remainder of the roasting time. Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees. Roast the turkey for another 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the thigh is 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer (5) and the juices run clear yellow with no tinge of pink when the thigh meat is pierced. If the turkey is not too brown, remove the foil for the last 1/2 hour of cooking. Take the bird out of the oven, and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes while making the gravy.

Read more: Brined Herb-Roasted Turkey - Main Courses - New York Magazine Brined Herb-Roasted Turkey - Main Courses - New York Magazine ]]> Saccharine Sweet http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647958-turkey-brining-question.html after months and months i have answers ... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/general-health-medical-issues/647951-after-months-months-i-have-answers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:18:19 GMT no celiac but severely allergic to wheat and rye, allergic to corn and rice and mildly allergic to crab tuna shrimp and barely. That was round one, soy is on the next round....Dr and I assume it will pop as bad as wheat. Thyroid chasing is on hold since they found a large fibroid tumor on my... no celiac but severely allergic to wheat and rye, allergic to corn and rice and mildly allergic to crab tuna shrimp and barely. That was round one, soy is on the next round....Dr and I assume it will pop as bad as wheat.

Thyroid chasing is on hold since they found a large fibroid tumor on my uterus and a dermoid on my tube and a cystotoma something on my right ovary. took two shots of dilaudid plus toradol and two doses of xanax to get me out of the hospital....and then still had to go straight to the pharmacy to get my pain meds filled. Not the first time I have had 'female' issues, even had a tubal to help when i was 21...So I am prolly looking at total hysterectomy.

The **** of the matter on sept 23 2009 the gyn gave me a clean bill of health told me to seek a shrink and get on mood stabilizers....the woman is so fired and I am filing a complaint, petty I know but the hell I've been through I would not wish on my worst worst enemy. If she had just listened and not called me crazy she might have done a ultrasound and gotten me into surgery before the pain was so bad it took meds stronger than morphine to stop me from crying out in pain.

Sure Yes I have panic disorder that spontaneously appeared in June....but I am not bipolar and they think its my falling progesterone causing the severe and debilitating 911 call inducing panic attacks. The progesterone which the dumb gyn refused to test for....Thankfully for that ambulance ride they found the tumor et al.....

Thanks to everyone whos answered questions and tried to help....I am on the right path now, lets hope this gyn surgeon is a decent one or I will fire his ass too.

never let them tell you its in your head when you know its not, keep fighting until you find the problem..the medical world is so messed up.....

MUCH love my lo carb bothers and sisters.

Anna aka Darkfire ]]> General Health/Medical Issues Darkfire http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/general-health-medical-issues/647951-after-months-months-i-have-answers.html Almond Flour Fudge Cake - pic http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647939-almond-flour-fudge-cake-pic.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:43 GMT Almond Flour Fudge Cake

Cake:
4 cups almond flour – scooped –16 ounces
2 cups Splenda (liquid equivalent or granular)
1/2 cup Erythritol – granular
4 packets Stevia Plus
1/2 cup cocoa - I like the Hershey's Special Dark
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2-teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons vanilla
1/3-cup oil
4 eggs
1-cup sour cream

Frosting:
1/2-cup butter – 1 stick – room temp
1 large egg – room temp
1/3 cup granular Erythritol – powdered – I use my coffee bean grinder
1/3 cup Splenda
2 packets Stevia Plus
8 ounces cream cheese – room temp
1 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 350° Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine dry ingredients and stir well.

Beat the eggs with the oil and the vanilla…add to the dry ingredients along with the sour cream and mix well. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean and cake is firm to the touch. Do not over cook…cake should still be moist.

Remove from the oven to a wire rack and cool completely.

To Make Frosting:
Beat butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sweeteners and beat well scraping sides of bowl as needed.

Add the egg and beat until very fluffy…beat in vanilla.

Add softened cream cheese a little bit at a time beating until fluffy after each addition.

Frost cake...store in frig.

]]> The Chicken Lady http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647939-almond-flour-fudge-cake-pic.html Lithium http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/general-health-medical-issues/647938-lithium.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:07 GMT Anyone taking it? What side effects have you noticed? Any weight gain or loss? or difficulty losing weight with dieting? Has it helped you? I was just diagnosed with a form of Bi polar and I am going to be taking Lithium along with my Zoloft and I have been losing weight and I do not want to gain.... Anyone taking it? What side effects have you noticed? Any weight gain or loss? or difficulty losing weight with dieting? Has it helped you? I was just diagnosed with a form of Bi polar and I am going to be taking Lithium along with my Zoloft and I have been losing weight and I do not want to gain. TIA ]]> General Health/Medical Issues MSN08 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/general-health-medical-issues/647938-lithium.html <![CDATA[Middle Back Pain & Weakness While on LC Diet]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647937-middle-back-pain-weakness-while-lc-diet.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:59 GMT Anyone experience pain in the middle of the back while pursuing LC diets? Before the diet, I used to have chronic back pains in the usual place, i.e., near the bottom of my spinal cord. Now, I'm having back pains in the middle of the back right about where the ribs start (frontal that is). Is that where the kidneys are? It comes on whenever I stand for a little.

I'm a month into my LC diet and have lost 20-25 pounds. The middle back pain is sometimes accompanied by occasional dizziness when I try to get out of my seat or stand. It doesn't seem to be hypoglycemia; I've checked my levels and I'm normal (85-100). I consume about 85-110 carbs per day and 1600 calories. I'm a month into this, so in theory, I should be used to this level of carbs. Before LC, I suspect I was consuming 500+ carbs and 2000 calories. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby maxell http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647937-middle-back-pain-weakness-while-lc-diet.html Fasting glucose and insulin questions http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647935-fasting-glucose-insulin-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:43 GMT I am being repetitive here but just case you haven't read my other posts:

I was told I had hyperglycemia several months ago with a random blood glucose of 198. I got my butt in gear immediately and cut out all sugar and high carbs, I continued to exercise 6 days a week (I'd already started that) and I lost 25 lbs.

Fast forward to when I finally felt comfortable going in last week to get my fasting glucose, fasting insulin and A1C done....My fasting glucose was 103, fasting insulin was 5 and A1C was 5.2.

The A1C is good. My fasting glucose is prediabetic though very low in that range. However I though lowish fasting insulin was good. Mine is within normal range but low. However the Dr said that that showed I was actually faster on the progression towards diabetes than if it was higher. I tried to go home and look that up and I can't figure out what he is talking about. I can only find stuff that says my fasting insulin is good in that range. That the fasting insulin is lower in people who exercise regularly etc. But I know that that's what the Dr said. I repeated what he said in the form of a question to confirm that I understood him.

So can anyone by any chance explain to me why my fasting insulin of 5 indicates that I am farther to diabetic than just prediabetic? ]]> Diabetes saponaria http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647935-fasting-glucose-insulin-questions.html <![CDATA[I'm scared to death of Thanksgiving! Support group? Text Buddy?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647933-im-scared-death-thanksgiving-support-group-text-buddy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:20 GMT I wish it would be over already or I could just hide out at home with a good movie but I agreed months ago to host it at my home with my Mom, during a time a was backsliding. Now I am back on my WOE (Atkins) I am at my lowest weight ever since I was a preteen, I have tons of energy, I am happy all... I wish it would be over already or I could just hide out at home with a good movie but I agreed months ago to host it at my home with my Mom, during a time a was backsliding. Now I am back on my WOE (Atkins) I am at my lowest weight ever since I was a preteen, I have tons of energy, I am happy all the time, I enjoy my meals and my coffee in the morning is euphoric. It sounds like theres no chance of falling off the wagon...but either my family is over weight (so I feel like I'm rubbing my WOE in their face) or of course theres my 5-something 98lb sister in law, 2 years older than me, beautiful happy-go-lucky-high-on-life-a-always-happy eat ANYTHING including cake and candy including regular meals everyday and not gain an ounce...wears the same jeans she wore in middle school. It makes me so mad, I begin to think...if she can eat that way and stay so thin why can't I? Then I eat and gain 5lbs, feel awful, gassy, tired...my stomach gets HUGE within hours. I went off on Halloween, when my sister was over because I didn't want to appear obsessive or fun-lacking during her visit but I got so sick by that evening I curled up in a ball and wondered if i'd die. Then packing on 7lbs in that coming week...I really did feel like a failure!
Now that I'm back I REFUSE to do that to myself again. I want to be happy and healthy while my family visits not fat and grouchy. But I must have support. On the Holiday for sure, and the days leading up when my Mom fills the house with junk food to be prepared. She is due to arrive tomorrow evening.
Do any Atkins dieters love to text on here? I would appreciate a buddy I could text for support, even at the dinner table with the slice of pie heading towards my mouth. I'm a text addict, anybody not weak willed would be fabulous.
Online support helps a lot, too.
Thanks! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby HotMommy http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647933-im-scared-death-thanksgiving-support-group-text-buddy.html Back again! Has anyone tried this? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647931-back-again-has-anyone-tried.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:28 GMT Hello everyone! It's probably been almost a year or so since I posted last, but a lot has been going on with me (complications in the family, huband's return from deployment, etc.) So now I'm really trying to get back on track with everything because these last few months has had my body and eating habits all out of whack again! :down: But anyhow, I'm going to try to pick up where I left off with Kimmer/Stillman's WOE and callanetics to tone up in the process of weight loss. I had gotten down to 123 which was great, but now I'm back up to 143 which has been my highest in about 5 years or so :eek: It's really bothering me because I've not been able to fit in any of my clothes, in fact, I keep having to buy new pants because I just couldn't put the fork down. Oddly enough, I eat meat all the time... where I'm messing up is the excess bread, because I rarely eat fruits or veggies.. if I'm lucky I might have A serving of each during any one day. In the mean time, I've been taking diethylproprion to help with the cravings, which has done some for me, but apparently not enough.

Has anyone taken weight loss meds or OTC meds for appetite suppression in combination with such a strict WOE? I don't plan to overdo the exercise as I once did when I worked at Curves AND did diet pills so I don't feel like it's going to put a lot of strain on my body. But until I get into ketosis or when I feel like I might want to cheat, I might want some backup. Do you believe this is healthy, yes or no, and why? Eventually I would love to be able to do everything all natural. I have just been a binge eater for so long and it seems like I'm on a constant binge... I eat roughly 2500-3000 cals a day and that's just a guess.

Also I would like to know if you guys have any recs. on what helped you get into the program and what motivated you to stick with it until goal or past! I need all the help I can get! Thanks so much for taking the time to look :) Hope everyone's having a fantastic Friday! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby newbody111 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647931-back-again-has-anyone-tried.html <![CDATA[godsbeloved79's "MAKIN a CHANGE for the BETTER Journey"]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647929-godsbeloved79s-makin-change-better-journey.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:13 GMT YES, this is like my 10th journal, so what!! I want to start A NEW, and I'm NOT waiting until January 1st ..I'm doing it NOW!! I may have some stumbling blocks along the way ..BUT I will remain steadfast! I've learned over the years, that it's a desire that I have to look my best, feel confident in my skin, and be healthy. NOW, I have to take that desire and make it REALITY!! NO ONE else can do it for me ..I HAVE TO DO IT, with God's HELP!!

Helpful tips:

1. Understand what you’re eating.

Atkins is about eating right. But to eat right, you need to know what you’re eating. Atkins makes you a nutrition expert – you’ll learn which foods your body needs to lose or maintain weight, how to easily reduce carbs and sugar in your diet, what that label really says and more.

Start by:

* Reading the Acceptable Foods List for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. That’s your very delicious cheat sheet.
* Understand Net Carbs
* Use the handy Carb Counter in combination with the Acceptable Foods Lists and easily keep track of your Net Carbs

2. Be sensible, not obsessive, about portions.

We don’t make you count calories – we just ask you to use a little common sense. You probably could guess that too many calories will slow down your weight loss, but here’s a surprise – too few will slow down your metabolism. Start with these recommendations as a minimum and adjust based on your results.

Calorie Recommendations:*

* Women should shoot for a range of 1500 - 1800 calories a day
* Men should shoot for a range of 1800 - 2000 calories per day

* Calorie recommendations vary depending on your size, gender, age and metabolism.

3. Eat regularly. That’s right, no starvation.

Regardless of the phase, you should be eating three regular-sized meals with two snacks every day.

4. Enjoy sensible snacks, even on-the-go.

Don’t worry, “snack” is a good word on Atkins – we’ll show you how to stay satisfied between meals and of course, you can enjoy Atkins bars and shakes from day one.

5. Enjoy eating – at home, at a restaurant, wherever.

Other diets inflict a fear of eating. Many require you to eat predetermined expensive, pre-packaged meals. Not Atkins. We’ll teach you how to choose the right foods, at home, in a restaurant, on vacation, anywhere. You’ll make the right choices and stay on track.

6. Drink more water.

It’s really true – more water encourages your body to let go of water weight – plus it’s just plain healthy, so drink at least eight glasses a day.

7. Remember your supplements.

Take a daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron. Take your Omega 3’s and 6’s every day and a fiber supplement if necessary.

8. Up your activity.

Of course, there are lots of benefits to activity/exercise, but in the case of Atkins, we believe more activity means better results, and getting to your goal, faster.

9. Let family and friends support you.

You know they want you to reach your goals. So talk it up, let the important people in your life know how you’re doing and feeling. And if you need some encouragement, don’t beat around the bush – just ask.

10. Track your weight loss success and your health success.

It’s a great idea to visit your healthcare professional and get a check up before you start Atkins – and a follow-up when you reach your goal weight. You might just be amazed at how much healthier you’ve gotten. ]]> Weight Loss Journals godsbeloved79 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647929-godsbeloved79s-makin-change-better-journey.html Pumpkin Bake Is In..... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647928-pumpkin-bake.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:17 GMT The oven! Thought I'd give it a try. I want something l/c to snack on while everyone is devouring their sugar laden sweets on turkey day.
It will be finished baking in about 30 minutes. I'll let y'all know if it's yummy or not! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby FloridaShell http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647928-pumpkin-bake.html For the love of exercise http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647927-love-exercise.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:27 GMT Hello, I have just completed my fourth month of low carb bliss. For some reason, during the first three months my exercise was practically non-existent. WHY? Did I hate to exercise? NO! Was I not used to exercising? NO! I cannot answer why.... During those first three months I lost 28 pounds... Hello, I have just completed my fourth month of low carb bliss. For some reason, during the first three months my exercise was practically non-existent. WHY? Did I hate to exercise? NO! Was I not used to exercising? NO!
I cannot answer why.... During those first three months I lost 28 pounds and I was HAPPY!

Well, my weight loss started to slow. It was still there, but s l o w. Maybe it had to do with a few extra carbs I was throwing in here and there? I also noticed that even though I was getting smaller, some of my parts were getting softer from no activity.

Throughout this journey my energy level has been through the roof!! So I decided - hmmm, start exercising again and see what happens.

WOW! It has kick started my weight loss again like I cannot believe! I am now at a 36 pound loss and happy as a little lark.

I would like to encourage you - if you are not exercising, seriously consider it. Even just a day or two a week at first will make a difference. Then you can slowly add onto that.

I FEEL GREAT!!

I love all the support and suggestions that are found on this board!! I have learned many things and I thought by posting this message it may give at least one person the extra push to start exercising again like I did. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! :)

Erica ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby AirFSU92 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647927-love-exercise.html headaches..... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647925-headaches.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:37 GMT i find that when i'm in ketosis i get wretched back of neck under base of head headaches that no advil/excedrin knock out....

i also find that my TOM of is all shades of wonky even though i'm on the pill....

i love this WOE too much to give it up but man alive i'm starting to hate the side effects....

anyone with help or clues as to fix this....

ps....30 carbs a day and i'm out of ketosis...and all of this stops but the point is to be IN ketosis so......:sick: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby mayleesa http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647925-headaches.html <![CDATA[low carb & low fat combined woe]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647924-low-carb-low-fat-combined-woe.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:09 GMT I have read here that some people do low carb & low fat combined for their woe and loose really fast. What does a typical days menu look like doing both low carb & low fat woe? And what are some weight loss statistics from those who have used this? For example, how long did it take you to loose, how much did you loose and what did you eat during the day, and how did you exercise.

Thanks!!!! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby MICHIE5 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647924-low-carb-low-fat-combined-woe.html HIIT, how does this sound for beginning? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/647917-hiit-how-does-sound-beginning.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:05 GMT I am thinking of starting HIIT I have never tried it before, this is the programme am thinking of doing, does this look ok? any advise is welcome. Alternate Weeks (1,3,5) * 5 minute warm up * 6 sprint intervals, running on spot, star jumps, skipping 30 seconds each * 6 rest intervals... I am thinking of starting HIIT I have never tried it before, this is the programme am thinking of doing, does this look ok? any advise is welcome.

Alternate Weeks (1,3,5)
* 5 minute warm up
* 6 sprint intervals, running on spot, star jumps, skipping 30 seconds each
* 6 rest intervals (between each exercise) 30 seconds each
* 5 minutes cool down and stretches
Total of 16 minutes

Weeks (2,4,6)
* 5 minute warm up
* 30 seconds of skipping
* 30 seconds of lunges
* 30 seconds rest
* 30 seconds of star jumps
* 30 seconds of situps
* 30 seconds rest
* 30 second run
* 30 seconds of squats
* 30 second rest
* 30 seconds of star jumps
* 30 seconds of skipping
* 30 seconds rest
* 5 minutes cool down and stretches
Total = 16 minutes

routine 3 times a week a rest day in between which I will do callanetics or something else on them days. ]]> The Exercise Board tempted_by_food http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/647917-hiit-how-does-sound-beginning.html No alcohol cravings! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/addiction-support/647912-no-alcohol-cravings.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:09 GMT This is the first time I've come back to lc after quitting alcohol for a while, probably a year. I crave carbs like a crazy person after quitting.

This go-round, I've been quit from alcohol for three weeks and quit from carbs for one.

Just induction levels...one salad at lunch and steamed veggies at dinner, proteins and fats fill in the rest.

I'm happy to report I have zero appetite for either alcoholic poison or junky carbs. I feel clean and clear.

I tend to be a "repeat quitter" with pretty much everything, unfortunately.

I think people should never stop trying, and never stop believing.

I feel certain lc is the way to go for alcohol problems. ]]> Addiction Support moonmirror http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/addiction-support/647912-no-alcohol-cravings.html <![CDATA[Should you eat if you're not hungry?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647910-should-you-eat-if-youre-not-hungry.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:50 GMT Went back to induction-levels six days ago and have zero appetite. I feel fine, much less bloated, but I don't know whether it is good to make yourself eat a little bit, or just go without. I know if your body's pulling fuel out of your fat stores you're probably fine, but...just doesn't seem right. :)

What is your opinion? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby moonmirror http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647910-should-you-eat-if-youre-not-hungry.html Christmas Shopping Low Carb Style...??!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647909-christmas-shopping-low-carb-style.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:45 GMT Hi folks…
It felt like Christmas this morning...we have a friend moving and I'm cooking steak for lunch Sunday.

Arrived at Sam's Club before 8am this morning (business membership) and chatted with the lady at the meat counter while I bought 4 packs of steak that are reduced because the sell by date is tomorrow...at a total for 13 pounds of steak for $31.41 or about 8 meals worth of steak at an average $3.92 meal...and 8 of those are full 1 pounders!

2 packages of London Broil (1'' thick) and 2 packages of 4-Top Sirloins each (1.25'' thick). Brought them home and put them up in freezer bags and they are solidifying as I type...

Total ''splurge'' averaged out at 1/2 pound on each London Broil and a full pound apiece on the Top Sirloins...

I found out that if I call ahead, they will custom cut steaks to my thickness (so I can get 1 3/4'' thick ones) with only 30-60 minute lead time! What a great service that will be...

I find it so much easier to properly cook thick steaks without drying them out versus thin ones...

]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby ljguitar http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647909-christmas-shopping-low-carb-style.html <![CDATA[I'm graduated!]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-nutritional-approach/647905-im-graduated.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:30 GMT So I've decided it's time to make the move - on to OWL! I'm feeling good about how much weight I've lost, that my body looks better, and I think it's time to move forward with the program or I'll never learn how to make Atkins a true way of life, right?

So that means I'll be lurking around this end of the forum more :) When I started induction I stuck mostly to posts there since I didn't want to flood myself with LC info I wasn't ready for, but now that I'm 'graduating' I'll be getting around to threads in this section. I haven't had a chance to read much yet but as I've seen some people have been a bit nervous about this phase... and me too! The guidelines aren't as strict, which in one way actually makes it tougher!

I do intend to follow the ladder, so that means a week of more veggies - I'm looking forward to having a bit of tomato in my salad again! - but in general, any of you experienced LCers have any helpful tips for the transition from induction to Atkins OWL? Anything that may have happened to you that may have shocked you? What should I be prepared for?

Thanks and looking forward to the onward journey... ]]> Atkins Nutritional Approach ViolaVixen http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-nutritional-approach/647905-im-graduated.html No Way To Eat A Steak.. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647903-no-way-eat-steak.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:29 GMT Last night I grilled Ribeyes. I thought it was funny to be grilling outside under Christmas lights hanging from the house. Anyways, at dinner my family is cutting their steak and pushing the grilled fat off to the side of their plates. That is my favorite part! I would steel it from them but... Last night I grilled Ribeyes. I thought it was funny to be grilling outside under Christmas lights hanging from the house. Anyways, at dinner my family is cutting their steak and pushing the grilled fat off to the side of their plates. That is my favorite part! I would steel it from them but not sure if chewed pieces were in the mix. Avoiding the grilled fat is not a way to eat a steak, imo. :) ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Madger http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647903-no-way-eat-steak.html Spending money for my health and WOE? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647901-spending-money-my-health-woe.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:41 GMT Hi everyone!
I was wondering if I'm the only one here, but I have a really hard time spending money on things that coud help with my health and well-being. I am a newer teacher (graduated last December) and while I'm making more money now, I have trouble spending the money on things that might help me with my health and well-being.

I seem to have no problem buying lc choices for food (I think because deep down I know that I have to with so many food allergies), but I have trouble spending on other things. For example, I need to get excercising and have looked at the Wii + Wii Fit for forever - I really want one, but when push comes to shove never get around to buying one ...

Same goes for wool socks - hahaha (I know there is no real comparison in price between the two) but the cost around $23 for the Smart Wool socks here in Canada - it's gettng cold and I have sensitivity (extreme) to cold. It took me over a year to buy some...

Anyways - I'm still thinking about the Wii Fit because I know I need to work on my balance, etc. (I have fibromyalgia and hypermobile joints - so I sorta flop every which way for posture - not good for pain), but can't seem to bring myself to buy one... Should I just loosen the purse strings and get one OR am I being reasonable? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby luv_bug http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647901-spending-money-my-health-woe.html Mercury thermometer vs. Digital? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647898-mercury-thermometer-vs-digital.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:21 GMT My Dr asked me to chart my morning temp for a few days before I start my "porcine" using a mercury thermometer under my armpit upon waking. But I can't find a mercury thermometer anywhere, and the onlyone I have is from my son as an infant which was used as a rectal.....eewwww!

So will I get a ok result using the digital i found at walmart under my tongue??

Do i need to compensate in some way for the difference??

My first temp was 96.8. Is that typical for some one who has low ft3 and ft4?

Thanks!!!

Sherry ]]> Thyroid buttonboutique http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647898-mercury-thermometer-vs-digital.html my poor coconut oil http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647892-my-poor-coconut-oil.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:06 GMT got a bad rap on the news yesterday and today. its about the movie popcorn having all that fat in, and they said its more healthier to eat at McD's---it was said of course the popcorn is popped in that coconut oil and thats what is so bad cuz it being a saturated fat--then with all the butter they put on it gives it a double whammy---i know with the combination of all that does have a lot of fat calories, but the coconut oil is not bad for us, people will never understand ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Sunny7 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647892-my-poor-coconut-oil.html <![CDATA[It's Friday, who's working out today?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647889-its-friday-whos-working-out-today.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:55 GMT Hi Gang!

5 miles run done! Beautiful blue skies and 58 degrees. It doesn't get much better than that for running :kicking:

Have a great weekend. Anyone else doing a Turkey Trot race on Saturday? I'll be doing a 5-mile race down here at the Jersey Shore. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby wiz http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647889-its-friday-whos-working-out-today.html <![CDATA[question about Linda Sue's "Just Like Stuffed Baked Potatoes"]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647887-question-about-linda-sues-just-like-stuffed-baked-potatoes.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:46 GMT This is the recipe I have a question about. Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

Does this reheat well? Was thinking about taking this to my Mom's early Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, and was going to make it in the morning and then reheat it once I get to Mom's. :dunno: Thanks in advance. :) ]]> happycat http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647887-question-about-linda-sues-just-like-stuffed-baked-potatoes.html Roll Call: Friday, November 20th http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647886-roll-call-friday-november-20th.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:11 GMT

Uh ... Yes, those are cans of fish - sardines and herring. :laugh:

Good Morning ...

If one of my kids had called this morning at 8:55 and asked "What are you up to?"
I would have had to answer "Taking a picture of canned fish." lol.
I'm thinking that they would not have even batted an eyelash at that answer. :rolleyes:

Actually what prompted it was that fish was on my mind since Doris mentioned it.
(Eating fish four times a week.)

I know I eat too much. Those cans hold 3.5 servings and when I eat I eat all of it.
(See what I mean about moderation? If I open a can - that's it.)
I probably average five servings of fish a week ... but only on two or three days.

I :love: tilapia, flounder, tuna steaks, smoked white fish, shell fish ... and canned fish.
How about you?
. ]]> The Golden Years jezzie http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647886-roll-call-friday-november-20th.html Animals and Poinsettas http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647885-animals-poinsettas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:48 GMT I need some clairification on the danger of poinsettas to my cats. I just bought one and have it on display, but my parents were saying they are poisonous and the internet looks like it has contradictions too. What's the scoope??? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby MICHIE5 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647885-animals-poinsettas.html <![CDATA[Sugar Craving & Super B12 Suppliments]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647883-sugar-craving-super-b12-suppliments.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:26 GMT I just want to share something that I have been taking for 2 weeks and it is absolutely wonderful!!! I found sugar craving suppliments (glutamine & chromium & citrimax) at my health food store, so I got those. And then I have been feeling overwhelmed and stressed for the last several years & my tummy fat & weight gain shows major cortosal issues & my eating has been way way way out of control! So I also started taking Super b12. Since taking these suppliments my life has changed!!! My eneregy is through the roof. I have more self control than ever due to not having intense sugar cravings & my outlook of day to day issues and life as a whole has greatly improved!!! The sugar pills are from Natures Plus. So, just a word about something that is working miracles for me in hopes that this might help someone else. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby MICHIE5 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647883-sugar-craving-super-b12-suppliments.html Atkins Detox Program http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647876-atkins-detox-program.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:43:23 GMT Has anyone done the Dr. Atkins lemon water/Milk of Magnesia detox? I am doing it now and will use the Milk of Magnesia on Saturday night. It is very very good for cleaning your system out and ending constipation. Anyone else ever done this or any other type of detox that you would like to share.... Has anyone done the Dr. Atkins lemon water/Milk of Magnesia detox? I am doing it now and will use the Milk of Magnesia on Saturday night. It is very very good for cleaning your system out and ending constipation. Anyone else ever done this or any other type of detox that you would like to share. By the way the detox is in the Atkins Revolution book.

Thanks! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby MICHIE5 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647876-atkins-detox-program.html <![CDATA[LAZY TROLL' S PUMPKIN DESSERT?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647875-lazy-troll-s-pumpkin-dessert.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:53 GMT is it possible to make a no cooking pumpkin dessert,by merely opening a can of plain pumpkin adding some suitable ingredients such as splenda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and (if necessary) folding in some sugar free whipped cream? then separating it into portion sizes, putting it in the fridge to chill? ... is it possible to make a no cooking pumpkin dessert,by merely opening a can of plain pumpkin adding some suitable ingredients such as splenda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and (if necessary) folding in some sugar free whipped cream? then separating it into portion sizes, putting it in the fridge to chill? What sayeth thou? Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI ]]> flatferenghi http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647875-lazy-troll-s-pumpkin-dessert.html <![CDATA[It's FRIDAY! What are you eating today?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647874-its-friday-what-you-eating-today.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:01 GMT Good Morning!!:kicking:
Breakfast - Maggie's cereal w/cranberries.
Lunch - Assorted veggie crudite and the penultimate serving of Carnitas Casserole.
Dinner - Lettuce salad and a piece of Deep Dish Pizza. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby hdyhouse http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647874-its-friday-what-you-eating-today.html <![CDATA[It's Official----]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647872-its-official.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:26 GMT 50 pounds of fat gone forever!!! Time for a makeover!:clap: 50 pounds of fat gone forever!!! Time for a makeover!:clap: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby wildcatome http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647872-its-official.html Is there a high blood sugar/candida connection? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/candida-yeast/647869-there-high-blood-sugar-candida-connection.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:50 GMT My mom is having high blood sugar problems, and is very tired, etc. Her doc is saying diabetes and has prescribed insulin, but for some reason that isn't sitting quite right with me. So I was wondering...

Anyone know? ]]> Candida and Yeast hippiegirl http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/candida-yeast/647869-there-high-blood-sugar-candida-connection.html My 16 year old and her breasts http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647867-my-16-year-old-her-breasts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:29:11 GMT Sorry to be so personal on here about her. She lost 40 pounds over the summer in to the fall. Since she has lost weight her breasts sag really low and my heart breaks for her because usually when you breasts get that way you have had kids and your older. not 16. I don't say anything to her but when she is home without a bra on you can see how they sag and i don't know what to do to help her. She mentioned it the other day and I acted like it was nothing but honestly it hurts to see her wondering why her boobs look this way. Will they tighten up? I feel odd asking this here. I just dont know what to do. She should be 16 with an older womans body ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Tracy0821 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647867-my-16-year-old-her-breasts.html Finally made some oopsie rolls a.ka. oopsies http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647865-finally-made-some-oopsie-rolls-ka-oopsies.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:14:32 GMT I have been here for a year. A YEAR of (mostly) low-carbing, and I FINALLY tried some oopsie rolls. :doh: They are great! They taste like bread. I had one w/ butter and garlic salt--yum! Right now I'm eating a BLT w/ avocado using another oopsie roll. Yum, yum, yum! (And I'm not a huge bread person...maybe that's why I'd never tried them. :confused:)

Just wanted to encourage people to try them. :)

*****

Oopsie Rolls (Gluten-Free Buns)
Recipe from cleochatra's blog

3 large eggs
pinch of cream of tartar (1/8 tsp)
3 ounces cream cheese (Do not soften)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Separate the eggs and add cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff (if you're using the same mixer, mix the whites first and then the yolk mixture). Using a spatula, gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and spoon the mixture onto the sheet, making 6 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.

Bake about 30 minutes (You want them slightly softer, not crumbly). Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, and then remove to a rack and allow them to cool. Store in a loosely open sack and allow to rest on the counter before use (otherwise they might be too moist). Can be frozen.

Notes: If you are making these to be savory (for burgers) you can add dry mustard and dill or other seasonings to the yolk mixture. If you want a more sweet roll, add a very small amount of stevia natural sweetener to the yolk mixture.

Makes 6@ about 85 calories a piece, >1 carb per
Induction Friendly, Gluten-Free ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby wcwendy http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647865-finally-made-some-oopsie-rolls-ka-oopsies.html what made you stick with it this time? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647864-what-made-you-stick-time.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:35:20 GMT for those of you who have been on this WOL before and reverted back to your old ways...what made you come back? how long have you been back? and...what made you stick with it this time? for those of you who have been on this WOL before and reverted back to your old ways...what made you come back?
how long have you been back?
and...what made you stick with it this time? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby aim36 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647864-what-made-you-stick-time.html <![CDATA[Has anyone read "Nourishing Traditions"]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647849-has-anyone-read-nourishing-traditions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:20 GMT if so what are your thoughts?

I am so fascinated by it. So many memories of the way my mom used to make food is in the book ...it's not low carb...but it talks about so many important ways to prepare food that effect the way we eat. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby healed01 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647849-has-anyone-read-nourishing-traditions.html OT: Who Wears Socks To Bed In Winter? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647847-ot-who-wears-socks-bed-winter.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:13:20 GMT Anyone else out there who wears warm socks to bed on these cold winter nights? I do, but sometimes take them off in the middle of the night and throw them out into the room. I also confess that when it get's below zero here, I sometimes wear my sweat pants and thermal shirt to bed, even though I have flannel sheets, I used to not be this way at all until the past 3 years or so though. Used to be too hot.

What are your thoughts?

Doris ]]> The Golden Years mykneesareback http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647847-ot-who-wears-socks-bed-winter.html Medic Alert Bracelets/Necklaces? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647821-medic-alert-bracelets-necklaces.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:51 GMT This may be a foolish question ... but do any of you wear a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace?

If so, what does it have engraved on it?

I've been thinking of getting one ... and since Xmas is coming, I was hoping to get a gold one from "Santa" ... but I have no idea what it should say on it.

Should it just say "Type II Diabetes" ... or should it also mention Hypertension and High Cholesterol ... both of which I have?

Or ... should I bother getting one at all?

Thanks

Mary ]]> Diabetes hpjrt http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647821-medic-alert-bracelets-necklaces.html Lab Results http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647819-lab-results.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:42:51 GMT T3 3.9 (2.3-4.2) T4 119 (0.80-1.80) TSH 0.06 ( 0.350-5.50) Ferritin 65 (34-182) IMHO, my Ferritin may be low, not sure. I do feel better now, the past few days I have been able to rise without feeling awful and seem to have more energy.:kicking: I think my labs are pretty... T3 3.9 (2.3-4.2)

T4 119 (0.80-1.80)

TSH 0.06 ( 0.350-5.50)

Ferritin 65 (34-182)

IMHO, my Ferritin may be low, not sure. I do feel better now, the past few days I have been able to rise without feeling awful and seem to have more energy.:kicking: I think my labs are pretty good, right? :high5: T4 in mid range and T3 3/4 the range. Or should my T4 be higher? :confused:

My doc said he doesn't want to change or add medication (Currently on Liothyronine, T3,15mcg) and if I start to have a racing heartbeat to notify him immediately. Guess he is fearful I may go hyper? Thoughts?:stars: ]]> Thyroid 2bflawless http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647819-lab-results.html Well, I am back........ again http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647815-well-i-am-back-again.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:09:50 GMT Hi all. I am back for the umpteenth time. Not sure why, but just that this is the way I can stick to eating. The problem is, I seem to be so down when it comes to eating to lose weight, I seem to screw up all of the time. I dont know if it is because I just dont care anymore, (but yet I hate... Hi all. I am back for the umpteenth time. Not sure why, but just that this is the way I can stick to eating. The problem is, I seem to be so down when it comes to eating to lose weight, I seem to screw up all of the time. I dont know if it is because I just dont care anymore, (but yet I hate the way I look) or if it is because it seem every time that I try, I fail. :down: I miss you guys though, maybe you could set me back on track. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby parkmom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647815-well-i-am-back-again.html Armour to Synthroid/Cytomel help please from the experts http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647809-armour-synthroid-cytomel-help-please-experts.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:16 GMT Hi guys, I have been on Armour for quite awhile and I am up to 3 grains/day. My doctor (he listened!) agreed to switch me to Synthroid/Cytomel next month since even though my labs are fine I am not doing very well AND the obtaining Armour issues. Right now I am completing my last month of... Hi guys,

I have been on Armour for quite awhile and I am up to 3 grains/day.

My doctor (he listened!) agreed to switch me to Synthroid/Cytomel next month since even though my labs are fine I am not doing very well AND the obtaining Armour issues.

Right now I am completing my last month of Armour and have added 5mcg of Cytomel in the morning.

Since my doctor and I are both new to the Cytomel combo does anyone know what should my doses be next month of the Synthroid and Cytomel to compare to Armour? (I am sure he is researching it but I want to know my options too, lol).

Thanks for your help!

Lori ]]> Thyroid baxter http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647809-armour-synthroid-cytomel-help-please-experts.html Meat Juice http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647808-meat-juice.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:10 GMT When I cook a steak, I brown it quickly on both sides, cook it a little longer on both sides (I like it medium rare) then let it rest on a plate. This brings out a good amount of "meat juice".

Now I know it's not blood, I know it is supposed to be mostly protein, but I've been throwing it away.

Is there some reasonable use for it? I might be able to collect about a cup a week. Maybe freeze it and keep adding to it? But what would I use it for? I don't usually make recipes... just cook whole foods as they are.

I usually keep a little on the plate to dip my slices in. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Looweewoo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647808-meat-juice.html DREAMFIELDS PASTA, 5 CARBS??? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647806-dreamfields-pasta-5-carbs.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:45:37 GMT I bought some dreamfields pasta for my family. I wasnt planning on having any. But I read the label, 41g carbohyrates 5g fiber. equals, 36g net carbs How does this equal out to be 5g of digestable carbohydrates? I bought some dreamfields pasta for my family. I wasnt planning on having any. But I read the label,

41g carbohyrates
5g fiber.
equals, 36g net carbs

How does this equal out to be 5g of digestable carbohydrates? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby jamistar77 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647806-dreamfields-pasta-5-carbs.html Too much protein? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647801-too-much-protein.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:33:36 GMT I've been reading about people concerned with getting too much protein, or trying to take in moderate portions of protein. I average about 30-35% protein on fitday. Is this too much? Do you keep an eye on your protein, or is just keeping the carbs in check the key to your weight loss? TIA! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby missgocart http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647801-too-much-protein.html No Metformin for 48 hours http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647800-no-metformin-48-hours.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:23:16 GMT I had a CT scan yesterday. They told me that I cannot take my Metformin for 48 hours. Well, I also have some sort of infection (high white blood cell count), and a bit of a cold, so of course, my BG is creeping back up (after being under control for weeks now). I have a slight fever (100) right now... I had a CT scan yesterday. They told me that I cannot take my Metformin for 48 hours. Well, I also have some sort of infection (high white blood cell count), and a bit of a cold, so of course, my BG is creeping back up (after being under control for weeks now). I have a slight fever (100) right now and my BG is 142. I can skip carbs altogether, but I don't know what else I can do. ]]> Diabetes texastigerlily http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647800-no-metformin-48-hours.html How fast does is take to develop type 2? And an intro... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647798-how-fast-does-take-develop-type-2-intro.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:15 GMT Hi. A little over 3 mo ago I went into the ER having an anxiety attack. The ER Dr told me I had hyperglycemia and that I need to go in right away and get my fasting glucose taken. It was 198 at the ER.

I did not go in right away. I can't afford to get a diabetes diagnosis. We have to get new insurance in the spring and you are flat out uninsurable in my state with diabetes. So I have spent the last 3 mo low carbing. I have been mostly following the Rosedale diet but recently learned about Dr Bernstein and bought his book.

I went in for labs last week. I see my Dr tomorrow to follow up. But the nurse called and I asked over the phone about my A1C and Fasting Glucose.

My A1C was 5.2 and my fasting glucose was 103 which is prediabetic. I really would have expected a lower fasting number after low carbing for 3 mo, losing 25 lbs and exercising 6 days a week. BUT I have no idea how bad my blood sugars were before I started low carbing.

I had a baby nearly 3 years ago. At that time my blood sugars in pregnancy were normal. I have never had a high blood sugar number till recently. I just wonder how fast type 2 can come on. I hadn't really had a check up over the last 2 years though.

I am only 32 yo. I am pretty sure my mom is diabetic but she is in denial and not treating it. Her dr has called her "prediabetic" for years but she has avoided a diagnosis out of fear and that it will make her uninsurable if she has a diagnosis. That's my family history as far as diabetes goes.

I am just so frustrated. After reading Dr Bernsteins' book and the numbers he recommends my fasting number seems awful, though clearly it could be worse. I guess I was just really hoping it would be within normal range. If I keep low carbing and exercising can I expect it to keep coming down? ]]> Diabetes saponaria http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/647798-how-fast-does-take-develop-type-2-intro.html Pumpkin pie recipe http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647794-pumpkin-pie-recipe.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:45 GMT I just found this recipe on Allrecipes, and wondered if you think low carb ice cream would work for this. Here is the recipe. INGREDIENTS; 1/1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 3 eggs 1 and 3/4 cups pumpkin puree 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon I just found this recipe on Allrecipes, and wondered if you think low carb ice cream would work for this. Here is the recipe.

INGREDIENTS;

1/1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened
3 eggs
1 and 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS;

preheat oven to 425 degrees F Place ice cream near the wzrm oven.

Whisk together the eggs. Stir in pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.Mixin soft ice cream until smooth. Pour into 2 9 inch pie shells

Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Reduce temp to 360 degrees and bake an additional 30-40 minutes or until filling is set.

It says it uses the ice cream in lieu of the evaporated milk. This would be easy to low carb if the ice cream will work. What do you think? Julie ]]> SCOTTSDALEJULIE http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647794-pumpkin-pie-recipe.html crystal light? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647791-crystal-light.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:08:07 GMT Do any of you guys drink crystal light with your water at all? I am trying to get more water everyday- I drink a lot of soda and coffee so I'm trying to switch it out with water, but I hate the taste so I think it might be better if I supplemented it with something like Crystal Light. Any thoughts? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Dog New Tricks http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647791-crystal-light.html Linda Sue! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647778-linda-sue.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:23 GMT ***I wasn't sure whether to post this here or the Lobby. I figured Linda Sue visits here regularly, though.***

I know you're going through a tough time right now, and I thought this might cheer you up:

Last night I made the Atkins Meatloaf and Just Like Stuffed Baked Potatoes from your website (of which I am a HUGE fan, BTW). Both were delicious, and my family gobbled them up...

...including my little 18-month-old daughter. She's going through a "picky" stage, and I have a hard time getting her to eat a lot. But she kept asking for "More!" of your food!

Thanks so much for your awesome recipes. They make this WOE so much fun! ]]> lunajane http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647778-linda-sue.html jive Turkey http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647776-jive-turkey.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:54:37 GMT i must say that i was quite intrigued by that show on the travel channel about the 10 best fried food places in America. One of them is right here in Bklyn., USA called Jive Turkey. They have a basic bird seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic(no breading). The 14 other varieties are fairly... i must say that i was quite intrigued by that show on the travel channel about the 10 best fried food places in America. One of them is right here in Bklyn., USA called Jive Turkey. They have a basic bird seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic(no breading). The 14 other varieties are fairly carbed up. I think I will get the basic bird for Christmas time, as I am already committed (or should be)for TG. phone # is 718-797-1688. No HEWMONS, just memorex (press 1, press 2 etc.) Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI ]]> flatferenghi http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/647776-jive-turkey.html Small victories http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647774-small-victories.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:40 GMT The weather is gloomy, school is just a drag, and my energy called in sick. I'm driving in my car towards a fork in the road: one route leads home where I want to go curl up by the fire and sleep.. The other route leads to the gym, where I had planned to do a solid hour of cardio this morning. I'm arguing with myself, trying to justify that my body "needs a day of rest" or "i'll just eat less today." In a fleeting moment of strength, I make the decision to go to the gym. I finished my hour's worth of cardio and I feel FANTASTIC, am now sipping a hot, tall chai tea and munching on a cinnamon flax muffin. I feel empowered and invincible.

It is the little victories like this that will lead to lifelong success! Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough credit for getting in 20 minutes of cardio when you'd rather do anything else, or for turning down a cookie tray at the office. We easily forget how epic these decisions can really be, and can collectively become discouraged at this lifestyle.

Challenge yourself:
List one small victory that you have claimed in the past week. It can be anything, small or gigantic, that was a difficult hurdle that you climbed over.
Inspire yourself! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby loveyourself http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647774-small-victories.html turkey-day pitch ins at work... :D http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647767-turkey-day-pitch-ins-work-d.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:08 GMT so for anyone else who's having a turkey-day or christmas pitch-in at work this year - just so's you know, it is VERY easy to stay on plan!

we had ours today and there was SO much food that everyone brought and I stuck with the meat (turkey & ham) - deviled eggs - vegee tray (radishes, cauliflower) - cheeseball - green beans. it was yummy! I stayed far away from the corn casserole, the sweet potato casserole (which looked divine, but no!), the rolls, the mashed taters...

and the dessert spread - there were SOOOO many - but I brought a sugar-free low-carb pumpkin spice cake (must be past nuts/seeds rung 3)
Low Carb Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Cake - - FabulousFoods.com and it was YUMMMY! (i actually made them in small personal serving muffin sizes). And I didn't touch ANY of the other desserts. I wanted to - i wholeheartedly admit it, lol - but nope! didn't touch anything else. :p

so anyone else who's having one - make sure to take your own dessert! that way you can "indulge" with everyone else but make sure you're staying on plan! :) ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Indychick829 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647767-turkey-day-pitch-ins-work-d.html HIDA scan? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647764-hida-scan.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:15 GMT Posting here. No response on General Health board.

Anyone have a HIDA scan?
What were your experiences with it?

I have one scheduled next week. I know it's a fasting test. Will I get nauseated by the test itself?

I also need an x-ray and wanted to go ahead and get it while I'm at the hospital. Then I have a Dr's appointment the same afternoon.

So how am I going to feel after the HIDA?

TIA ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Purple Crayon http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647764-hida-scan.html Office potluck: survived! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647762-office-potluck-survived.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:08 GMT I just had to tell you all how easy it was for me to stay on plan during my office’s Thanksgiving potluck today. Deviled eggs, pickles wrapped in cream cheese and ham (surprisingly delicious), bacon wrapped chicken bites, roasted sweet potatoes, ham and turkey…and while I did indulge in a little... I just had to tell you all how easy it was for me to stay on plan during my office’s Thanksgiving potluck today. Deviled eggs, pickles wrapped in cream cheese and ham (surprisingly delicious), bacon wrapped chicken bites, roasted sweet potatoes, ham and turkey…and while I did indulge in a little corn bread dressing, I left the room completely guilt-free! If I could ignore carrot cake and peanut butter pie, you can do it too!!

PS – I pulled a switcheroo on my co-workers and used Dreamfields elbows in my mac and cheese. :laugh: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby vixxs http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647762-office-potluck-survived.html <![CDATA[My lab results are "in range"...so she does nothing, Shocker!]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647761-my-lab-results-range-so-she-does-nothing-shocker.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37:53 GMT TSH -1.333 nl range 0.350-5.500

Free T3 - 2.5 nl range 2.3-4.2

Free T4 - 1.48 nl range 0.80-1.80

I've been on 88mcg synthroid for eight years...she will not change it or add any T3. Will not consider change to natural thyroid. She says everything looks good and the reason my hair is breaking and I can't lose weight is because of stress and poor diet. Wants to refer me to a dietician. Will not check my hormones because my cycle is normal. :rolleyes:

I am thinking of trying something OTC until I can get a doc to treat my symptoms instead of only labs. Has anyone had any kind of benefit from nutri-meds or something similar? ]]> Thyroid jacky_ks http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/647761-my-lab-results-range-so-she-does-nothing-shocker.html DANDR in Spanish? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-nutritional-approach/647760-dandr-spanish.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:34:29 GMT Does anyone know if DANDR is available in Spanish? My friend is warming up to the idea of low carb, so I want her to get the book, but she is in Spain. A Spanish edition would be great since, they often try to adapt the recipes to foods available in the country etc. Does anyone know if DANDR is available in Spanish?

My friend is warming up to the idea of low carb, so I want her to get the book, but she is in Spain. A Spanish edition would be great since, they often try to adapt the recipes to foods available in the country etc. ]]> Atkins Nutritional Approach InspiredBlue http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-nutritional-approach/647760-dandr-spanish.html How bad is it to not eat organic? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/organic-natural-eating/647759-how-bad-not-eat-organic.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:58 GMT I am 100% for organic, free-range, heirloom and heritage varieties, locally-grown...BUT we're spending SO much money on food! We need money for other things, so I'm considering cutting organic food except:

animal products
oils
the dirty dozen produce list

Currently, everything that we buy is organic unless we can't find it organic (some spices, teas, shirataki...)

I am wondering how this will affect our health. Does anybody know? ]]> Organic and Natural Eating wcwendy http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/organic-natural-eating/647759-how-bad-not-eat-organic.html NEED INFO ON SOME LOW CARB PRODUCTS http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647752-need-info-some-low-carb-products.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:57 GMT Hi, would like to know if someone could give me some info on low carb baking products, I did Atkins several years ago and have started back again, when I did atkins before it was mainly eggs, meat, and meat and eggs:stars: But this time I would like to have more choices:confused: I have checked... Hi, would like to know if someone could give me some info on low carb baking products, I did Atkins several years ago and have started back again, when I did atkins before it was mainly eggs, meat, and meat and eggs:stars: But this time I would like to have more choices:confused: I have checked some sites that sell low carb baking mixes and before I try any I'd like to see if they are worth it, I cannot find any low carb products locally, our War-Marts sure doesn't carry much, if anything, they did at one time, but not now, any suggestions would really help. Thanks ]]> The Golden Years Misty52 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/647752-need-info-some-low-carb-products.html Water... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647749-water.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:51:32 GMT *How much do you drink a day? I find sometimes when i dont drink alot i may be up a few lbs... Im curious to know if i am drinking enough!:confused:* How much do you drink a day?
I find sometimes when i dont drink alot i may be up a few lbs...
Im curious to know if i am drinking enough!:confused: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby SkInNy JeAnS http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647749-water.html Cheez-It http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647748-cheez.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:05 GMT Last night at my daughter's game, a friend pulled a snack out of her purse and offered me some (Fat free Cheez-Its). She said how much she loved them and bragging that they were fat free! I told her no thanks, I'm skipping carbs. She looked at her tiny snack-sized bag and it said 23 carbs! She didn't care and kept eating them. I thought "what a shame". ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Madger http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/647748-cheez.html