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Low Carb Friends http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ Low carb dieting discussion forum en Thu, 17 May 2012 01:52:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf/vb3/images/misc/rss.jpg Low Carb Friends http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) Help http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771852-candied-jalapenos-cowboy-candy-help.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:53:14 GMT I'm looking to make this recipe Low Carb and am open to any suggestions/help.

Ingredients

3 pounds Firm, Fresh Jalapeno Peppers, Washed
2 cups Cider Vinegar
6 cups White Granulated Sugar *
½ teaspoons Turmeric
½ teaspoons Celery Seed
3 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper

Preparation Instructions

Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end along with the stem. Discard the stems.

Slice the peppers into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside.

In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seed, granulated garlic and cayenne pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pepper slices and simmer for exactly 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peppers, loading into clean, sterile canning jars to within 1/4 inch of the upper rim of the jar. Turn heat up under the pot with the syrup and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 6 minutes.

Use a ladle to pour the boiling syrup into the jars over the jalapeno slices. Insert a cooking chopstick to the bottom of the jar two or three times to release any trapped pockets of air. Adjust the level of the syrup if necessary. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel and fix on new, two-piece lids to finger-tip tightness.

If you do not want to can these to the point of shelf stable, you can simply put the jars in your refrigerator and store them there. I prefer to keep the fridge space free so I can them. If you wish to can them, follow the instructions below.

Note: If you have leftover syrup, and it is likely that you will, you may can it in half-pint or pint jars, too. It’s wonderful brushed on meat on the grill or added to potato salad or, or, or … in short, don’t toss it out!

To can, place jars in a canner and cover with water by 2-inches. Bring the water to a full rolling boil. When it reaches a full rolling boil, set the timer for 10 minutes for half-pints or 15 minutes for pints. When timer goes off, use canning tongs to transfer the jars to a cooling rack. Leave them to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours. When fully cooled, wipe them with a clean, damp washcloth, then label.

Allow to mellow for at least two weeks, but preferably a month before eating. Or don’t. I won’t tell!

* For the sweetners I have the following available:
- EZ-Sweet
- Splenda (grandulated)
- Splenda (Quick pak)

Which one would work best with this recipe? Will any of them develop into a syrup or will I need to add something?

TIA for your help,

PDBoy ]]> PDBoy http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771852-candied-jalapenos-cowboy-candy-help.html LC and WW? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771851-lc-ww.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:23:32 GMT Anyone do weight watchers and low carb together?

Do you stay within your points?

I'm thinking I cut out all carbs, sugars, etc except veggies and some fruit. I want to try to stay in my daily points, but not sure if that's feasible. I figure if I still eat lean meats, add in some fats, and have veggies - I should be good.

Any thoughts or anyone who does this have any advice? What's your plan look like? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby tina1973 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771851-lc-ww.html Craving Juice... what in the world? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771850-craving-juice-what-world.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:00 GMT What in the world is going on here? I came in from my run today and I am absolutely craving juice. Any kind of juice.. I could drink a gallon of orange juice... grape juice... JUICE! What is it? My mind? My body actually telling me something? HELP?!?! What in the world is going on here?

I came in from my run today and I am absolutely craving juice. Any kind of juice.. I could drink a gallon of orange juice... grape juice... JUICE!

What is it? My mind? My body actually telling me something?

HELP?!?! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Coots http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771850-craving-juice-what-world.html marshmallow fluff..dd friendly http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771849-marshmallow-fluff-dd-friendly.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:05:22 GMT Some of us were discussing marshmallow fluff to go with pb2, and I finally made a batch. Easy and delicious! Dissolve off heat in saucepan 3 packets gelatinous with 2oz cold water. Let sit 5 minutes. add 4oz boiling water, 5tbsp erythritol, dash sea salt, 1 tbsp raw honey, and bring to low... Some of us were discussing marshmallow fluff to go with pb2, and I finally made a batch. Easy and delicious!

Dissolve off heat in saucepan 3 packets gelatinous with 2oz cold water. Let sit 5 minutes.
add 4oz boiling water, 5tbsp erythritol, dash sea salt, 1 tbsp raw honey, and bring to low boil whisking constantly. Turn off heat and add .25 tsp glucomannan powder and 1 tbsp good vanilla, whisk in so glu is completely dissolved. Set aside
beat 2 large eggwhites with 2 tsp powdered eggwhite .5tsp cream of Tartar until barely stiff peaks. Keep beating and trickle in the hot gelatin mixture until completely combined and fluffy. Store in jars in refrigerator.

Makes two full quart mason jars and 200 calories for all of it. Even if you eat a full cup for a serving that would be 25cal. The honey really makes the flavor round out but you could use agave nectar or maple syrup. Gorgeous at a 6 Cal .25 cup dollop on a 12oz mug of my 37 Cal clean sugar free cocoa. Hooray ]]> JUDDD b_lou_who http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771849-marshmallow-fluff-dd-friendly.html anyone familiar with carbquick/dreamfields? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771848-anyone-familiar-carbquick-dreamfields.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:04:10 GMT what do you think of it? does it taste ok? I ordered some from netrition today.

what about dreamfields pasta? I've heard conflicting stories on that, so was wondering what your experiences with it were. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby dopplercb http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771848-anyone-familiar-carbquick-dreamfields.html One week on JUDD and the scale has moved http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771847-one-week-judd-scale-has-moved.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:45:34 GMT Today is 1 week since I started JUDD. I came from Atkins and am still continuing with lower carbs (probably anywhere from 20-35). My starting weight was 128.5 and 30% body fat. So, I lost 1 lb and 1% of body fat, down to 127.5 and 29% BF. I have not checked my weight the whole week and I thought I... Today is 1 week since I started JUDD. I came from Atkins and am still continuing with lower carbs (probably anywhere from 20-35). My starting weight was 128.5 and 30% body fat. So, I lost 1 lb and 1% of body fat, down to 127.5 and 29% BF. I have not checked my weight the whole week and I thought I will see at least 2 lb drop as I feel and look smaller. But hey, I am very happy with the 1 lb. It is TOM and so maybe there is some water ratention. The DD were not easy for me. I will try to stick to 500 calories this week, but if does not work, I think I will go up to 700 cal. I am reading the past posts and learing so much from you guys. Thank you!!! ]]> JUDDD tobelowcarber http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771847-one-week-judd-scale-has-moved.html Question..... http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771846-question.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:43:06 GMT Powerade Zero... Yay or Nay? Powerade Zero... Yay or Nay? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby SoCalMomma http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771846-question.html Lambshanks http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771842-lambshanks.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:25 GMT Anyone have a great recipe for these? I went to a Greek restaurant last night and had a bite off of my friends shank. Oh my gosh, tender, juicy, and oh so delicious. I have never had it before. Ideas? Anyone have a great recipe for these? I went to a Greek restaurant last night and had a bite off of my friends shank. Oh my gosh, tender, juicy, and oh so delicious. I have never had it before. Ideas? ]]> Tilly http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771842-lambshanks.html Women used to have such tiny waists! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771841-women-used-have-such-tiny-waists.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:14 GMT I was just reading on a news site and saw a picture from the 1950's of gals waiting for a turn in the new photo booth... 4 poses for 25¢.

The '50s was the decade when I was in jr. high and high school. I'd forgotten about the dresses with full skirts and fitted bodices, with little belts at the waist.

I remember my waist was 26 inches, and I was embarrassed because so many of the other girls had 24-inch waists.

:laugh: ]]> JUDDD SoHappy http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771841-women-used-have-such-tiny-waists.html FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771839-ftc-skechers-deceived-consumers-shoe-ads.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:28:23 GMT FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads

WASHINGTON — The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.

Skechers USA Inc. will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the footwear company made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg and stomach muscles. Kardashian, Burke and other celebrities endorsed the shoes in Skechers ads.

Wednesday's settlement also involves the company's Resistance Runner, Toners, and Tone-ups shoes and claims of deceptive advertising for those shoes as well.

Consumers who bought the shoes would be eligible for refunds, though it's not clear how much money they'll get. The FTC says that will depend on how many claims are received in the eight-month filing period. Buyers can go to the FTC website to file a claim.
Most of the $40 million federal settlement would be returned to consumers, but a small amount of the settlement would be used to administer the payouts.

The settlement is related to a broader agreement also announced Wednesday that resolves a multi-state investigation led by the attorneys general from Tennessee and Ohio and involving more than 40 states. The company will provide an additional $5 million to the states, and pay $5 million in class-action attorney fees.

"The FTC's message, for Skechers and other national advertisers, is to shape up your substantiation or tone down your claims," said David Vladeck, director of the agency's consumer protection bureau. For millions of consumers, he said, "the only thing that got a workout was their wallet."

The commission settled similar charges with Reebok last year over its EasyTone walking shoes and RunTone running shoes. That $25 million agreement also provided customer refunds.
Skechers denied the allegations but said it settled to avoid long litigation.

"Skechers could not ignore the exorbitant cost and endless distraction of several years spent defending multiple lawsuits in multiple courts across the country," said David Weinberg, the company's chief financial officer. "While we believe we could have prevailed in each of these cases, to do so would have imposed an unreasonable burden on the company."

The company, based in Manhattan Beach, Calif., said it has received overwhelmingly enthusiastic feedback about the shoes from thousands of customers.

Skechers billed its Shape-ups as a fitness tool designed to promote weight loss and tone muscles with the shoe's curved "rocker" or rolling bottom — saying it provides natural instability and causes the consumer to "use more energy with every step." Shape-ups cost about $100 and are sold at retailers nationwide.

Ads for the Resistance Runner shoes claimed people who wear them could increase "muscle activation" by up to 85 percent for posture-related muscles and 71 percent for one of the muscles in the buttocks, said the FTC.

The commission says Skechers falsely represented that clinical studies backed up the company's claims about its toning shoes. The FTC's Vladeck said the studies had defects, such as one that said people lost weight wearing the toning shoes, when in fact they gained weight.

The settlement bars Skechers from misrepresenting any tests, studies or research on its shoes in the future.

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Online: www.ftc.gov/skechers
FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads *| ajc.com ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby tulipsandroses http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771839-ftc-skechers-deceived-consumers-shoe-ads.html Nopalitas? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771838-nopalitas.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:08:26 GMT Does anybody know if prickly pear cactus pads (commonly called nopalitas here in Texas) are low carb? :confused: Does anybody know if prickly pear cactus pads (commonly called nopalitas here in Texas) are low carb? :confused: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Sonofabeach http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771838-nopalitas.html Painful last 10 pounds http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771837-painful-last-10-pounds.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:39:08 GMT I finally decided to do my "last" round to lose my last 10 pounds. (Although I usually stabilize about 4 pounds over my LDW, so I'm not sure this will really be the last round.)

I am only on Day #3 of the VLCD and I'm already feeling very fatigued. I definitely have about 5 pounds of abnormal, cellulitic fat on the outsides of both my thighs, so I know I am not at goal weight at my present weight.

I do feel that each round I have done, as I have gotten closer to goal, each round has been harder to do--my last round I started to feel exhaustion about a week into the VLCD and had to cut it short. I'm only on D#3 and I'm already feeling it.

Anyone else here experience difficulty with their last 10 pounds? I'm also going to check in with the maintenance group, because probably a lot of people who finally did lose their last 10 have moved on.

I'm just struggling already and I really want to lose these last few pounds already. ]]> HCG Diets garnet10 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771837-painful-last-10-pounds.html just got back from my honeymoon....HELP http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771836-just-got-back-my-honeymoon-help.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:12:02 GMT & good GRIEF did i drink a LOT. ugh...i look pregnant :(
i'm not getting back on the scale till sunday but how long does it normally take for a week of drinking frozen drinks & 2 pieces of cake (ugh...& meat covered in sugary/gluteny jamacian spices) to come off

i dont regret enjoying myself bc it was my honeymoon..but my bday is june 8th & i want to look good & not so bloated by then :(

sorry for being so paranoid & annoying.. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby loveispeakincode http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771836-just-got-back-my-honeymoon-help.html <![CDATA[I've been treading water. So haven't gotten to read here for some time?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771835-ive-been-treading-water-so-havent-gotten-read-here-some-time.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:10:30 GMT I had forgot how much u all make me laugh.
I've missed it! I've missed u allllll.
Good part is I'm holding my wt 133-135 lbs.
Haven't had a cold day for some time either.
I also miss that part.
Reading here is sorta like a hobby.
Gota work it in!
My brother in law has started Atkins. I feel for him.
Two weeks induction is almost over, he's lost 10 lbs. Happy us! ]]> JUDDD Eieio http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771835-ive-been-treading-water-so-havent-gotten-read-here-some-time.html Is it just me.......? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771834-just-me.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:49:51 GMT Or am I gathering from reading threads, that alot of you females who are short and don't have alot of weight to lose, do better by eating a little less fat, a little less calories, and a little higher protein? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby rotay60 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771834-just-me.html Awesome lab results :) http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771831-awesome-lab-results.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:07 GMT Got a great report from the doc and major improvements in my lab work in less than 3 months of low carbing: (Pre LC/*Now*) Total Cholesterol: unable to calculate due to high trig / *196* Triglycerides: 626(H) / *196(H)* HDL: 27(L) / *35(L)* LDL: unable to calculate due to high trig /... Got a great report from the doc and major improvements in my lab work in less than 3 months of low carbing:

(Pre LC/Now)
Total Cholesterol: unable to calculate due to high trig / 196
Triglycerides: 626(H) / 196(H)
HDL: 27(L) / 35(L)
LDL: unable to calculate due to high trig / 122(H)
A1c: 9.5(H) / 6.2
Glucose: 231(H) / 127(H)
Also my liver enzymes are normal now after being very high previously.

YAY Low Carb!!!

Can't wait to see how much improvement I see the next time :)

Edited to add that my blood pressure is WAY better now too. So much so that my medication has been decreased by half! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby muncheechee http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771831-awesome-lab-results.html Happy Birthday meeha! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771830-happy-birthday-meeha.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:03 GMT :birthday::birthday::birthday:

I hope you're getting to eat cake on your special day! ]]> JUDDD KeirasMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771830-happy-birthday-meeha.html Happy Birthday Hazelsmrf!! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771829-happy-birthday-hazelsmrf.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:50:20 GMT :birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday: Enjoy all those birthday treats today! Have a wonderful year. :birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday: :birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday:

Enjoy all those birthday treats today!
Have a wonderful year.

:birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday::birthday: ]]> JUDDD KeirasMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771829-happy-birthday-hazelsmrf.html Happy Birthday bflogurl! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771828-happy-birthday-bflogurl.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:06 GMT :birthday::birthday::birthday:

I hope it's an Up Day! ]]> JUDDD KeirasMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771828-happy-birthday-bflogurl.html DD Snacks? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771826-dd-snacks.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:43 GMT I eat celery with Walden Farms dressing (10 cals/stalk, 0 cal dressing), but I don't have any other good go-to foods for a quick tide-me-over to my next meal.

Got any good ones? ]]> JUDDD http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771826-dd-snacks.html Here we go again http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lean-life/771825-here-we-go-again.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:50 GMT Hello board, Ok so this is my 2nd round on Lindora (well 3rd but my 2nd time I really didnt dedicate myself). The first time I lost 19 lbs in 8 weeks I went from 143 to 124 and then got pregnant right away haha, that was 10 years ago. I was young 21 and no babies, so now I am finding at 32... Hello board,

Ok so this is my 2nd round on Lindora (well 3rd but my 2nd time I really didnt dedicate myself). The first time I lost 19 lbs in 8 weeks I went from 143 to 124 and then got pregnant right away haha, that was 10 years ago. I was young 21 and no babies, so now I am finding at 32 and after baby mentally its harder. I am on day 3 of protein and down 5.1 lbs, (I forgot how HARD these days are)I have a goal of 15 in the 6 week program. I'm finding they have a lot of new foods that are pretty good I must admit.

Any new tips and survival tricks from anybody?

Good luck everybody........ ]]> Lean for Life kellyrm http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lean-life/771825-here-we-go-again.html Does your symptoms do this when????? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771824-does-your-symptoms-do-when.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:01:04 GMT Does your thyroid symptoms get worse when it is time for your period? Does your thyroid symptoms get worse when it is time for your period? ]]> Thyroid dandydoodle http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771824-does-your-symptoms-do-when.html <![CDATA[Don't forget to take your measurements!]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771823-dont-forget-take-your-measurements.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:38:49 GMT You'll be glad you did. :cool:

I took mine on Day 1 back to Atkins and now 9 weeks later I've lost an inch and a half off my waist, an inch off my bust, an inch off my hips, and an inch off each thigh as well. No wonder my clothes are feeling a little looser! :up: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby leeloo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771823-dont-forget-take-your-measurements.html No Oodles versus Shiritake Noodles http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771822-no-oodles-versus-shiritake-noodles.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:51 GMT Someone on the LC cruise suggested buying the No Oodles (angel hair) pasta cuz they liked it better than the shiritake angel hair..So, I got some.

Honestly, they don't have that rubbery texture of the Shiritake Noodles, but they are made from the same thing..Must be the processing or something.

Maybe Netrition will carry the No Oodles as well as the Miracle ones..I'll ask.

Anyone tried the No Oodles..I had to get them on-line, but my LC friend said she found them in her store.. ]]> CarolynF http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771822-no-oodles-versus-shiritake-noodles.html Jucing with hashi/hypo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771821-jucing-hashi-hypo.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:24 GMT Hello everyone....just wondering if anyone has done jucing and smoothies to lose weight. Since we aren't suppose to have soooo many vege's raw, what would be a good way to do this. Should I just try it out? I love all the vege's that we can't have like spinach, cabbage, kale, broccolli...and so one...but that makes it hard to figure good recepies for juice drinks.

Anyone know anything I could look for? I am not going to only juice by the way, just thought I would for some meals.

Thanks!!!

ls ]]> Thyroid lkelley36 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771821-jucing-hashi-hypo.html new here! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771817-new-here.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:56 GMT I am 31 (yesterday!) and am going to try low-carbing it. I currently weigh about 295lbs, was 338 in september-october of 2011 (this is the heaviest I have ever been). my goal is 255lbs to start with, as that is what I was in 2009, before I started a drug that added some 80lbs to my frame (this... I am 31 (yesterday!) and am going to try low-carbing it. I currently weigh about 295lbs, was 338 in september-october of 2011 (this is the heaviest I have ever been). my goal is 255lbs to start with, as that is what I was in 2009, before I started a drug that added some 80lbs to my frame (this irritated me to no end, and I discontinued the drug in october 2011). I am diabetic, diagnosed in 2007 or 2008 (can't remember too well, haha). my last a1c reading was 6.9, but I have a feeling it has gone up some, so I need to work on that, too. it had dropped from 8.9 in december. the class of drug I was on, that added to my weight, is notorious for worsening or causing diabetes, and my a1c was 10.8 at the height of that period in my life. I have no desire to go there again.

so, I look forward to learning from you guys! oh, and my name is Leslie :) ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby dopplercb http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771817-new-here.html work lunches http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lean-life/771815-work-lunches.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:21 GMT What are your favorite take to work lunches? Has anyone found any frozen meals that work for this plan on weight loss days?

I work 12 hour days and need some easy ideas...

when i did lindora last year i used a lot of their products but would like to use " real" food this time! ]]> Lean for Life luzeit4good http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lean-life/771815-work-lunches.html Day 5 on atkins, I have a question http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771813-day-5-atkins-i-have-question.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:34:20 GMT So today is day 5 for me and im loving this new way of eating but i do have a question. SO far I have lost 5 pounds and then this morning when I weighed myself I had gained 8 ounces, I know this seems like not much but im confused. So yesterday my menu 2 eggs and 4 slices of bacon for... So today is day 5 for me and im loving this new way of eating but i do have a question.

SO far I have lost 5 pounds and then this morning when I weighed myself I had gained 8 ounces, I know this seems like not much but im confused.

So yesterday my menu

2 eggs and 4 slices of bacon for breakfast

4 fried mozzerella sticks breaded in pork rinds, a small spinach salad with 5 yellow sun bursts cherry tomoatoes and half of a 10 oz steak fried in a little oil ( i couldnt finish the whole thing.) 2 tbs of ranch dressing, and about 1/8 cup of sour cream. for lunch

1 pork steak fried in olive oil, (I would say no less then 8 oz) Boiled zuccinni with butter, and loaded mashed califlower.

yesterday at work i didnt drink nearly as much water as i usually do and i put a little too much seasoning salt on the steak so it was kind of salty.

also had 5pieces of some turkey jerky.

I ate dinner really late yesterday like 9:45pm then went to bed at 10:15 can you help me figure out where i went wrong?

I did measure myself and so far about an inch is gone off my stomach so im not discouraged just want to do this right. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby nmcowgurl http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771813-day-5-atkins-i-have-question.html Almond Milk http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-induction/771812-almond-milk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:43 GMT Is it okay to have Almond Milk unsweetened if you are in Atkins Induction? I would love to add to my protein powder, and is protein powder ok. It is less than 1 carb per scoop....Jay Robb brand?? In Atkins Induction. I am trying this instead of Atkins bars and shakes because they say you can... Is it okay to have Almond Milk unsweetened if you are in Atkins Induction?
I would love to add to my protein powder, and is protein powder ok. It is less than 1 carb per scoop....Jay Robb brand?? In Atkins Induction. I am trying this instead of Atkins bars and shakes because they say you can stall on them. ]]> Atkins Induction liteasabutterfly http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-induction/771812-almond-milk.html Should I lower/raise/same my calorie intake on P3 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771811-should-i-lower-raise-same-my-calorie-intake-p3.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:25:31 GMT This is my first 7 days of P3 and first time doing the hcg diet. I think I am doing very well so far but sometimes I think that maybe I shouldn't be taking in 2000 calories a day when my BMR/Benedict says I should be at 1534. My weight so far has been pretty stable. I have tried to go slow but have added more things than I thought I would have this first week. LOL

I guess my question is should I continue doing what I am doing or change something? If my body can handle more cals should I try to increase another 100-200? I don't seem to have any major fluctuations with my weight so does this mean I am stabilizing so far for week 1?

Here is how my first week has been going on P3 with the new foods added in, weight and a typical day menu:

Weight

Day 1-120.2 lbs
Day 2-119.0 lbs
Day 3-118.2 lbs
Day 4-119.6 lbs
Day 5-119.6 lbs
Day 6-119.6 lbs
Day 7-119.6 lbs

New Foods added so far:
Heavy Whipped Cream
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Coconut Flour
Butter w/olive oil
Sour Cream
Ranch Dressing
White Cheese
Mayonaise

Daily Totals:

Calories
2014

Fat
126.2 g

Fiber
12.7 g

Carbs
48.2 g

Sodium
1870.1 mg

Protein
126.5 g

Water
75 fl oz
Daily Calorie Composition: 10% from carbs, 62% from fat and 28% from protein.

Breakfast:

Heavy Whipped Cream 6 tbsp
Coffee 20 oz
Organic Coconut Flour/muffin
Coconut oil Extra Virgin(Nutivia) 1 tblsp
Strawberry 1/3 cup

Subtotal 540

Morning Snack:

Tuna, Canned In Water 3 oz
Celery 1 tbsp
Mayonnaise 1 tbsp

Subtotal 201

Lunch:

Tilapia 4 oz
Cauliflower, Frozen 1/2 cup
Broccoli Cuts /2 cup
Butter, Salted 1 tbsp

Subtotal 277

Afternoon Snack:

Fage 3/4 cup
Peach, Raw 1 small

Subtotal 129

Dinner:

Ground Beef, Raw, 80% Lean
Onion 100 grams
Certified Organic Beef Broth (Swanson Broth)
Mozzarella Cheese(Kraft) blocked/self shredded 2 oz
Heavy Whipped Cream 3 tbsp

Subtotal 867

Water:

75 fl oz of water consumed ]]> HCG Diets Turk http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771811-should-i-lower-raise-same-my-calorie-intake-p3.html Wednesday workouts?? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771810-wednesday-workouts.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:09 GMT Sucked rocks yesterday and took the day off. I have lots of excuses - rough day in the hospital, kids stayed up late, etc, but truth is I was just worn out. But back at it today! P90X plyometrics. Sucked rocks yesterday and took the day off. I have lots of excuses - rough day in the hospital, kids stayed up late, etc, but truth is I was just worn out. But back at it today! P90X plyometrics. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby RDBhan http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771810-wednesday-workouts.html Mexican Bread calories? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771809-mexican-bread-calories.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:11:13 GMT My coworker brought in bread from the Mexican bakery this morning. All my day's planned eating is out the window! :yummy:

I've had a roll filled with cream cheese and jalapenos and topped with sesame seeds. I have no idea what it's called and haven't been able to find calories listed anywhere on-line. Does anyone know what it's actually called, or have a good calorie estimate? The bread was not sweet, and the whole thing was about the size of two dinner rolls with about 1 - 1 1/2 oz cream cheeze and a few slices of jalapeno.

TIA! ]]> JUDDD KeirasMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771809-mexican-bread-calories.html Insurance Question http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/medi-weightloss/771807-insurance-question.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:03 GMT Hello everyone. I will be starting MWC on June 12 when I return from some trips (I want to be all ready to go and not traveling to start). So excited to start a very big journey - need to lose 100 pounds. My insurance covers nutritional programs when medically supervised and when you have a... Hello everyone. I will be starting MWC on June 12 when I return from some trips (I want to be all ready to go and not traveling to start). So excited to start a very big journey - need to lose 100 pounds. My insurance covers nutritional programs when medically supervised and when you have a condition such as obesity. Has anyone had any luck with having their insurance plan cover some or all of the cost of the program? Many thanks, Jennifer ]]> Medi Weightloss rudyrooster13 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/medi-weightloss/771807-insurance-question.html egg/meat fast and exercising http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771805-egg-meat-fast-exercising.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:57:09 GMT Hi All I am in the middle of a long standing plateau and was looking to try the 3 day egg/meat fast. For those who have done it did you work out those days? If so was is just walking or weight training? Thanks! Michelle Hi All

I am in the middle of a long standing plateau and was looking to try the 3 day egg/meat fast. For those who have done it did you work out those days? If so was is just walking or weight training?

Thanks!

Michelle ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby mhouck2003 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771805-egg-meat-fast-exercising.html Two-Riffic! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771804-two-riffic.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:10 GMT Thanks to an ongoing Biggest Loser Challenge at work since January, as well as a pretty good(bad) bout of Strep to get me over the hump, I have made it back to the land of Two. !!! happy dance happy dance happy dance !!! Weekly Weigh Ins on Wednesday Jan 4 2012 - 323 May 9 2012 - 302.6 May... Thanks to an ongoing Biggest Loser Challenge at work since January, as well as a pretty good(bad) bout of Strep to get me over the hump, I have made it back to the land of Two.

!!! happy dance happy dance happy dance !!!

Weekly Weigh Ins on Wednesday
Jan 4 2012 - 323
May 9 2012 - 302.6
May 16 2012 - 294.2

yay for being Down With The Sickness! (which coincidentally, could also be Dancing with the stars, but I'll go ahead and leave DWTS at the sickness) ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby roamer723 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771804-two-riffic.html Do you have a cheat weight? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771803-do-you-have-cheat-weight.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:54:37 GMT If I get down to 195ish I go ballistic. Normally twice a week. I know many of you never go off plan, but for those who do? Other than a little lethargy, carbs really don't affect me negatively ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby alligatorpie http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771803-do-you-have-cheat-weight.html Long Term Side Effects?! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771801-long-term-side-effects.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:33 GMT I did hcg over a year ago along with a friend and her mother. Recently, my friend and her mother have been claiming to be extremely tired, have terrible acne, B-12 deficiencies, and a whole slew of other problems they attribute to hcg. (I used hhcg, and I believe they used sublingual hcg ordered... I did hcg over a year ago along with a friend and her mother. Recently, my friend and her mother have been claiming to be extremely tired, have terrible acne, B-12 deficiencies, and a whole slew of other problems they attribute to hcg. (I used hhcg, and I believe they used sublingual hcg ordered from overseas).

My friend recently visited a doctor about her lethargy, and "came clean" about hcg. The doctor said that she personally has seen 2 people come in to the ER with liver failure. (A high number conisdering our tiny population).

Additionally:
"She thinks my acne and sudden hair growth on my legs is because it actually boosts the testosterone in your body"

"She is running thyroid tests because it can screw that up."

"It messes up your metabolism big time, that is why I am not losing any weight now, and gaining weight if I am not restricting calories. . . . also why I couldn't lose anything the second time around."

"That's why you don't see any adverse side effects when you research it. . . There is no way they COULD directly link all these problems to HCG, because they COULD be un-related. . . . However, when she has seen MANY MANY patients come on with the same problems after being on HCG, you can't help but believe they are all related."

I'd really love to hear some opinions on this, or whether anyone else has had experience with any of these symptoms. I personally tend to be skeptical and wonder if they are just making hcg the scapegoat since it seems like an easy culprit... ]]> HCG Diets MsHistory http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/771801-long-term-side-effects.html LC turns back the clock! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771800-lc-turns-back-clock.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:22 GMT I know this isn't new news to you veterans, but I got a great compliment at the gym the other day.

Now that my dry skin and hair have been remedied in part by this WOE, in part by using coconut oil as a moisturizer and in part by supplementing with biotin and hyaluronic acid - my forehead and other face lines are flattening out, and the deep dark circles under my eyes are fading. I had a stranger offer an unsolicited guess as to my age. Mind you, I had no makeup on and hadn't been awake very long.

"I guess you're only around 23 or 24."

Yeah, I did a grinning jaw drop, and let them know I'd be 40 in less than a year. So I got a jaw drop in return and a request for 'how do you do that?' which of course I happily answered. I'm not a vain person, but I really enjoyed that outside confirmation that yes, I look HEALTHIER. Thank you Dr. Atkins! ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Hildebeest http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771800-lc-turns-back-clock.html Up day calories? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771798-up-day-calories.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:21 GMT Hi all, Today is my first UD. Sorry for such a noob question.... I ordered the book and it should be at the house later today to refer to and not ask dumb questions to you all. :o I went to the calculator and my UD calories at 20% are over 2800!!!! That seems like a TON. :eek: Do I really... Hi all, Today is my first UD. Sorry for such a noob question.... I ordered the book and it should be at the house later today to refer to and not ask dumb questions to you all. :o

I went to the calculator and my UD calories at 20% are over 2800!!!! That seems like a TON. :eek: Do I really need to eat that many? WIll I have a better loss if I stick to around 1500, or do I really need to eat that many?:confused:

So far I have had 440 calories.
Coffee with cream (100 cal)
Oatmeal square: (220 cal)
LARGE Banana: (approx 120 cal)

If I *really* need to eat up to 2800 I;m going to have to eat something naughty! ;) ]]> JUDDD practicemakeperfct http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771798-up-day-calories.html Anyone have a GOOD thyroid doctor in Georgia? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771797-anyone-have-good-thyroid-doctor-georgia.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:53:10 GMT Does anyone have a really Good Thyroid doctor in Georgia. I really need one please give me names and numbers. I live in Acworth, Ga. so I prefer close to that. Thanks, Michelle Does anyone have a really Good Thyroid doctor in Georgia. I really need one please give me names and numbers. I live in Acworth, Ga. so I prefer close to that.

Thanks,
Michelle ]]> Thyroid dandydoodle http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771797-anyone-have-good-thyroid-doctor-georgia.html Do you re-calculate as you go down? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771796-do-you-re-calculate-you-go-down.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:09 GMT Or just keep the same numbers. My 10 lb loss doesn't change my numbers drastically, but it does change. Should I go to new numbers or do y'all stay the same? ]]> JUDDD kimberino http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771796-do-you-re-calculate-you-go-down.html Egg Fast diet ? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771792-egg-fast-diet.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:19 GMT Hi Everyone

I am trying to find the one thread where a member documented what she ate on the egg fast diet each day and how much she lost but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone post links to those who have completed their egg fast so I can read how they did it and what they ate?

Thanks so much

Michelle ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby mhouck2003 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771792-egg-fast-diet.html Best Options From a Chinese Restaurant? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771791-best-options-chinese-restaurant.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:56:49 GMT Hi guys. :hiya:

My colleague is also doing Atkins and has just asked me what she should have from a Chinese restaurant. I don't really eat Chinese so - any suggestions? She's in the OWL phase and eats nuts.

Thanks. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Amber_Baby http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771791-best-options-chinese-restaurant.html <![CDATA[It's WEDNESDAY! What Are You Eating Today?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771788-its-wednesday-what-you-eating-today.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:11 GMT Morning all.

Brekky: Atkins Advantage mocha shake.

Lunch: Mustard cured ham slices with lettuce, cucumber, celery, cherry tomatoes and mayo.

Dinner: I'm going to a friend's house and she is making spaghetti bolognese! :dunno: So I think I will make an omelette to take with me - mushroom and parmesan with a side salad - yum!

Snacks if needed: Babybel, peperami.

Plus lots of water and a Diet Coke. ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Amber_Baby http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771788-its-wednesday-what-you-eating-today.html Numers still higher than I want http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/771787-numers-still-higher-than-i-want.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:54 GMT Ok my diabetes friends-I need a little help. I probably already know what I need to do, I'm just finding it very hard to come to grips with it.

Since adding in a little AS, my numbers are staying in the 100-115 range in the AM. They were staying around 90-95 when I first started LC. The reason I am posting is because of this: I check my BG at night about two hours after I eat anything with AS in it. My levels are always fine. They are usually around 90.

So, I go to bed thinking they will be fine in the morning because they don't initially spike my BG. Can anybody tell me what's going on? :dunno:

I know that the healthiest thing would be to totally cut the AS out, but I am REALLY trying to make this my WOL for good. I can't imagine not getting to have a latte with my SF vanilla syrup :cry: ]]> Diabetes cfine http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/diabetes/771787-numers-still-higher-than-i-want.html What are your thoughts on protein powders to supplement? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771786-what-your-thoughts-protein-powders-supplement.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:44:04 GMT Necessary or no??? My nutritionist said it's for athletes and those muscle builders...not general dieters and exercisers. He feels I get enough with my eggs, bacon, meats and nuts. I've been doing a whey protein shake made with almond milk and coconut oil and sometimes powerded peanut butter daily...can too much protein stall me????:weigh: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Geesebaby http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771786-what-your-thoughts-protein-powders-supplement.html So why high fat, moderate protein??? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771785-so-why-high-fat-moderate-protein.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:39:19 GMT I am always trying to learn what has worked for others. I have stalled for about 8 weeks now. Waiting to get some bloodwork to rule out thyroid and any other metabolic issues...but still trying to tweak plan. I've been doing glycemic load diet, but it really focuses on carbs. Advice on the the fat/protein recommendations would be appreciated. And how do you get the high fat with moderate protein...coconut oil and other oils maybe, EFA's, fish oil??? TIA for any tips! Always trying to tweak! :confused: ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby Geesebaby http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771785-so-why-high-fat-moderate-protein.html Oat Porrage, is my induction now ruined? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-induction/771784-oat-porrage-my-induction-now-ruined.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:07:02 GMT Hi,
I've been doing really well with my induction (second time around) been strick with myself, but this morning i had ran out of eggs and bacon, neither I had anything else to replace, so feeling the induction headache coming back I made myself oatporrage with flax seed meal 60/40, it was prox 50 grm portion with tsp of butter, 1 tsp xylitol, 2 Table spoons of double cream. My question is did it ruin my induction? hubby went to shops and I went back to my eggs and bacon for lunch, so I'm not giving up, but it's quite discouraging :cry: ]]> Atkins Induction juhanna http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/atkins-induction/771784-oat-porrage-my-induction-now-ruined.html <![CDATA[It's Wednesday! What are you eating?]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771777-its-wednesday-what-you-eating.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:47:08 GMT UD

B: black coffee, Quest bar - Almond Vanilla Crunch (208)
S: SW shake (84)
L: Large Wendy's chili w/habanero sauce (310)
D: ??

Only at 602. I think I'll take my organic dark chocolate truffle bar to work for snacking purposes. ]]> JUDDD KeirasMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771777-its-wednesday-what-you-eating.html Big gulp of NON-diet soda! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771776-big-gulp-non-diet-soda.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:07:00 GMT So, I rarely drink soda anymore, but this morning decided I could use one. Grabbed a diet coke out of the fridge, opened it up and took a big gulp....YUCK! It was one of the leftover Christmas regular Coke white cans that I mistook for diet. Is this big gulp going to knock me out of ketosis?... So, I rarely drink soda anymore, but this morning decided I could use one. Grabbed a diet coke out of the fridge, opened it up and took a big gulp....YUCK! It was one of the leftover Christmas regular Coke white cans that I mistook for diet.

Is this big gulp going to knock me out of ketosis?

I don't even like regular soda!

Guessing going super high fat and super low/no carb today will help keep me going...

Any unintentional mistakes anyone else has made? ]]> Main Lowcarb Lobby joanchris2000 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/main-lowcarb-lobby/771776-big-gulp-non-diet-soda.html See you in two weeks! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771774-see-you-two-weeks.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:32:10 GMT In a few hours I climb on a big bird and flap my way across the US...three days in Vancouver followed by a cruise.

I have maintenance level eating planned. And am looking forward to seeing who is stronger - me or the creme brulee?

I won't have much time on the computer. I will miss you all and look forward to hearing about your amazing successes when I get back!

:love: You All! ]]> JUDDD gotsomeold http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771774-see-you-two-weeks.html weightloss journal http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/771770-weightloss-journal.html Wed, 16 May 2012 05:02:34 GMT todays my first induction day. Ate clean all day/ feeling a bit tired but overall optimistic :D todays my first induction day. Ate clean all day/ feeling a bit tired but overall optimistic :D ]]> Weight Loss Journals Ginaoo http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/771770-weightloss-journal.html ROLL CALL, Wednesday, May 16 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/771768-roll-call-wednesday-may-16-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:27:40 GMT Middle of the week already :shake: See you all in the morning, at some point, after I pry my butt off of the bike seat, that is ;);) Middle of the week already :shake:

See you all in the morning, at some point, after I pry my butt off of the bike seat, that is ;);) ]]> The Golden Years mykneesareback http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/golden-years/771768-roll-call-wednesday-may-16-a.html <![CDATA[pictures of brown recluse bite and I've blown my diet]]> http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771767-pictures-brown-recluse-bite-ive-blown-my-diet.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:44:14 GMT Quick recap....I was bitten by a brown recluse spider on Sunday morning. Immediately went to the doctor but nothing can be done. You just have to wait and see if you react. I did get antibiotics, but they won't stop the poison. At the hospital they draw a circle around bite so they can see if reaction has spread.

I've not had a DD since this happened. I need to make tomorrow a DD. I've gained 2 lbs.

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]]> JUDDD Horsetrainer110 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771767-pictures-brown-recluse-bite-ive-blown-my-diet.html Love that chicken at Popeyes! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771765-love-chicken-popeyes.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:24:23 GMT So - new delicious DD find, ladies and gents. 3 piece naked tenders at Popeye's with a side order of green beans and a Diet Coke. Delicious meal at 210 calories! The chicken has a really nice spice, was tender and juicy - needed no dipping sauce or anything extra. (The meal comes with a biscuit, but I bit the bullet and gave that to my son, as I hadn't saved the calories for it. )

2 thumbs up!! :up: ]]> JUDDD 2BoysMom http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771765-love-chicken-popeyes.html Gone 2 days, back 2, gone 2 weeks http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771764-gone-2-days-back-2-gone-2-weeks.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:23:21 GMT My crazy traveling schedule is here again. I'll be gone Wed/Thurs; back home Fri/Sat and flying to the east coast for a 2 week stay.

I'm going to do my best to stick to rotations but some days will probably look more like fast-5.

I'll check in when I can. :hiya: ]]> JUDDD Yam-Yam http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771764-gone-2-days-back-2-gone-2-weeks.html Gonna pull my hair out!!!!! Will life ever be normal again??? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771761-gonna-pull-my-hair-out-will-life-ever-normal-again.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:51:00 GMT I found out I have hypothyroidism about 5 years ago and had symptoms for a while before that. Now that I am on meds for it I can thinking eventually things are gonna get better. Well I guess I am better then I was 5 years ago but, I still feel I am on a roller coaster. My labs are now in the normal... I found out I have hypothyroidism about 5 years ago and had symptoms for a while before that. Now that I am on meds for it I can thinking eventually things are gonna get better. Well I guess I am better then I was 5 years ago but, I still feel I am on a roller coaster. My labs are now in the normal range but, I still have symptoms about 85% of the time. My dose for synthroid was 75 and 3 cytomel pills a day. ( sorry I don't know the dosages by heart. I will check in the morning if you need to know.) I was super sick and my doc kept telling me I was fine since I was in the normal range and kept pumping me up with zoloft and different things. I decided enough was enough and went to a endocrinologist. My knew Endo says she won't do Cytomel and made me stop. Oh yea, she also said that even though I was in the normal range I was to high for me according to my symptoms. So then I was on just the 75 synthroid, I felt okay for a couple a weeks and then I started feeling sick again. I think I was then low. Then she put me on 88 dosage on the synthroid. I was okay for a couple of weeks and then I started getting sick again, I think I might have been going high. She took me back down to 75 on the synthroid an basicly told me thats that and there is nothing that can be done I will just have to deal with it. REALLY AM I GONNA BE THIS SICK FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE???????????

Well I decided on my own I would take the 75 synthroid and just one of my cytomels. I was okay for a couple of weeks and now I think I am high again. Sorry I know this is confusing but, I feel like I am on a roller coaster and just not really getting better. If anyone has any suggestions I am getting desperate and would really appreciate any help. I am to the point I feel sick a lot more then I feel okay and I don't think I can even tell if I am up or down anymore. Does anyone know once they actually get you in the normal range how do you get to the point you are at a level that is good for you.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense, when I go high (or what I think is high) I get to the point I can't concentrate and have trouble reading.

Please help me if you know how.

:cry: ]]> Thyroid dandydoodle http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/thyroid/771761-gonna-pull-my-hair-out-will-life-ever-normal-again.html HCG--Oldie... JUDDD--Newbie http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771758-hcg-oldie-juddd-newbie.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:28:25 GMT Hi Girls (and Guys) I have been lurking for a month or 2, I was waiting till I actually start JUDDING before posting.. First I have to say, I have NEVER seen a group of more loving, supportive and positive people in my LIFE! I was on the another HCG forum for a long time and while I met... Hi Girls (and Guys)

I have been lurking for a month or 2, I was waiting till I actually start JUDDING before posting..

First I have to say, I have NEVER seen a group of more loving, supportive and positive people in my LIFE!

I was on the another HCG forum for a long time and while I met some amazing people that I now call friends, I have to say the majority of them were negative to the point of nastiness. One slip up/cheat, they crucified you and sent you to HCG hell.

So thank you for making it so welcoming here, you guys ROCK!

Last year I did my first HCG round, went from 146 (I'm 5'7") to (my lowest ever) 123. (LIW was 126) I haven't been 123 since I was way to short to be 123:stars: I stabilized pretty well for a few months but with parties, BBQ's, unknown food sensitivities- I was doing one too many correction days. I would panic if I went above 125 (I wish I was 125 now!) So like an IDIOT I decided to go for another round to get me some wiggle room and a lower LIW.. DUMB MOVE!

I reloaded, gained 12lbs in 2 days, got that off, went to a Christening, had some wine and opened the door to cheating all the way thru my P2. I feel like once you cheat on HCG it is next to impossible to get back to following the protocol perfectly. I finally ended that miserable excuse for wasted time at 124.. I know, dumb..

This brings me to diving into last summer -P3- in "cheating mode." Skipped the scale all summer and just had (too much) fun.. Got back on the scale in Sept at 143 with the intention of cycling HCG around the holidays to keep my weight in check, knowing I couldn't do a proper round until Jan 1. Bad Idea # 2..

After loading for what I thought would be another successful round that would bring me back to the previous years 123, I was 151! WT? This round went on forever, I got down to 130 in March when I took a planned interruption for an unplanned trip and never got back on the scale. From there I would do good all week, lose it on the weekends and start over on Monday.

This became a never ending cycle. All I wanted was to get off HCG to start JUDDD. but not until I felt like I was below 130.. Finally I said forget it, I can't live like this. I kept pigging out b/c honestly who can live like that? It is a quick fix that not many people can maintain.

So I bit the bullet last week and finally got on the scale at 138.. HORRIBLE!! But even tho I have a frig full of HCG, I can't do it anymore, probably not for a loooooong time, if ever.

That brings me here.. My first real up day and loving it! I had a bagel and I was allowed to have a bagel.. How weird is that? My numbers are 381 and 1903. I choose one to two levels down from my normal exercise level. Tomorrow my menu is actually 419 cals but I am not going to stress over it, if it takes me longer and allows me to have a life and not be a hermit that will be so worth it!

Thanks for being awesome guys!!:heart: ]]> JUDDD Skye http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771758-hcg-oldie-juddd-newbie.html Anyone ever try cinammon rolls with Almond Flour? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771755-anyone-ever-try-cinammon-rolls-almond-flour.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:22:48 GMT I've seen a few recipes online. Any experiences? Got any T&T recipes? ]]> tulipsandroses http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/771755-anyone-ever-try-cinammon-rolls-almond-flour.html My second month on JUDDD http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771754-my-second-month-juddd.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:47 GMT Today marks month number 2 on JUDDD!! I am still loving it!! I have to admit, I didnt work JUDDD for all its worth this month. I have a few UUAUD's, and a few of those UUADD's too! All in all I cant complain.

I am still running almost everyday. I make sure I run atleast 5 days but if I can run the 7 days I will! I am moving more than ever. I enjoy walking farther in a store parking lot, I love taking the steps. I even enjoyed push mowing the whole 2 acres of grass, twice already this season!

I was kinda stalled at 175. I kept seeing it on my scale. I was growing to hate the number 175. 2 weeks over and over 175, 175, 175......But this weekend I needed to switch around my rotation and low and behold I have seen 171 on my scale since (monday and today)!!! I guess I needed to shake up my body a bit and it realized "oh wait still JUDDDing".

So my starting JUDDD weight on march 15th was 184.5, today I weighed in at 171.

I have to admit......I showered the other day and was standing nekkid in front of the mirror and was just looking. I am kinda shocked at things happening!! My inches are slowing, but I can actually see hip bones appearing! I can feel my bones on my chest. I can actually see a collar bone appearing. So JUDDD is still working! Changes I can actually see for myself now!! I can see it in my face now too! I was staring at my face thinking, omg my eyes are popping again, in a good way!! I was wearing a tank top yesterday and wasnt embarrassed of my arms, they dont look as bad as they did to me now! All in all I am getting definition that wasnt there before! I have only been running, not lifting weights or anything like that. But it seems like those "fat pockets" are dissappearing! They dont stand out to me anymore! So inches are melting in places I dont measure!!

My inches are as follows:

(start/first month/second month)

Calves have gone from 15 1/4 to 14 1/2 to 14
thighs have gone from 24 to 22 to 22
butt has gone from 43 to 41 to 40
stomache has gone from 41 1/2 to 38 to 37.5
arms have gone from 13 1/2 to 12 1/2 to 12

I am quite proud of myself!!! This hasnt been like any other WOE I have ever tried. I have those OMGWHATHAVEIDONE days and then the next day, back to it, never questioning myself, just JUDDDing along! I get inspired by my scale now. Just like that whole 175, 175, 175, thing.........I watched everything that I ate, stepped up my exercise, anything I could do to drop that number!! I didnt give up!!! As long as it didnt go higher, but I was determined to see it fall!! My next determination is to see the 160's on my scale!! Its coming, and soon!!! I know I will see it and I will do anything I can to see it!!! You all will know when I hit it too!! It will be the scream heard around the world lol!!!

Thank you JUDDD BUDDDs another month down, a lifetime to go, all with your help!! ]]> JUDDD Katiebubb http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/juddd/771754-my-second-month-juddd.html