P3 - Week of 2/7/11 - Page 6

minimonkey · 02-13-2011, 01:49 PM

Thanks for being so welcoming, everyone! I am not too hungry today, but will try to listen to my body, and eat more protein if I am hungry later.

TOM is throwing things off a bit, I think... I tend to get some tummy issues along with it, bloating, the whole nine yards.

Tomorrow begins the official p3 for me, and I am pondering what to do first -- more protein, and maybe some greek yogurt. I miss that.

Did most of you ease into more food? I think that is my plan -- up it by a couple hundred calories a day for a while, and see how things go --- I know when I did low carb before, I could eat quite a lot and maintain, but I don't want to throw my system into shock. I am going to ease into the fat slowly -- my gallbladder has given me trouble in the past (due to heavy antibiotic use which damaged it) -- so will definitely be easing into the fats slowly.

I do miss them, though, and want to reintroduce the good fats as soon as I can tolerate them.

minimonkey · 02-13-2011, 01:51 PM

Gibby -- great job with maintaining! I wouldn't stress it if you lose a little bit -- seems a lot of people do -- I think it is mainly that we shouldn't try to keep losing a lot in this phase.

I am just guessing and going by the experiences of others, though... so take that with a grain of salt....

julieboolie · 02-13-2011, 02:21 PM

Emel-thanks! I do enjoy my dairy, and so far, so good. Maybe it's portion control w/ cheese that gets me? I'm dabbling in it now, and so far, so good!! I didn't have plain black tights to wear w/ my dress this morning afterall

. I did have stripey ones, so I wore them and a black skirt and pretty purple top. Got several compliments. It's so nice when people encourage you after losing weight!!

Hey mini-glad you're not hungry yet. I wasn't very hungry my first P3 days even. I took it easy those first few days, then got a bit carried away, reigned it back in, and am now working my calories up a bit. It's going better than I expected. I almost believe this whole "resetting" stuff!

Gibby-yeah!! below LDW is wonderful!! Enjoy it!! KUTGW!! Whatever you're doing is agreeing w/ ya!

Peggy-I always think of you when I push the calorie envelope. I think, well, "Peggy suggested pushing up the cals"

. It's so great that you can lead by example. Eating well and maintaining!! YEAH!!

Today I really ventured out more. I did Mexican

. I enjoyed the bean dip, a few tortilla chips, machaca and eggs (shredded beef) and a side salad. I'm stuffed!! I tried to figure out the calories so far today, and w/o dinner, I'm guessing I'm already at abut 1700. But that's ok!! I'm pretty full, and plan a lighter dinner. Even if I get above 2000 cals, and even if I gain a bit tomorrow, I feel really good about all of this P3!!

I have NEVER been able to eat this high carb level (100+ g a day) and NOT gain weight. I am very hopeful that I can maintain at a more balanced menu approach than the strict LC I've been living the past 8 years!! I never thought it would work for me!!

Too soon to say it's a real win, but so far, so good!!

:

I got changed to run to the store. Skinny jeans (that actually fit!!) and a T-shirt. Dh looked at me and said, "it's simply amazing!! You look amazing!!" . Awww, that made my Valentine's Day

. He's always supportive and encouraging, but unsolicited praise is always the best

.

torister · 02-13-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Peggy-I always think of you when I push the calorie envelope. I think, well, "Peggy suggested pushing up the cals"

. It's so great that you can lead by example. Eating well and maintaining!! YEAH!!

That is funny! I take no credit....Dr. S. told us to EAT!!

I ate ALOT today. I had......

B: Leftover rotisserie chicken and cheddar cheese
S: Pumpkin Bake with HWC
L: Sausage skillet dish...2 servings
D: Home made italian sausage and veggie soup.

Gibby · 02-13-2011, 05:19 PM

Love your picture, Peggy! It's so nice to put a face with who we are "talking" to! Thanks for posting it!

Monkey - yes, gradually add for a couple of days. About 200 calories - I started (and a lot of people start) by having a couple of eggs fried in a little butter and some kind of breakfast meat for breakfast and increasing their P2 protein at lunch and dinner. Don't be afraid - the first week is an up and down journey, I've been told.

Gibby · 02-13-2011, 05:21 PM

Julie - I love Mexican and can't wait to have some. I do have a question - can we have tortilla chips on P3? or was that a little splurge.

minimonkey · 02-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Well, I hope I am hungrier tomorrow than I was today, or this extra eating will be more of a chore than anything. I had to pretty much force down the 500 cals today -- guessing that is from TOM and the tummy stuff that tends to come along with it.

At least this is better than being starving, which is what I expected from stopping the drops.

I am feeling a bit down today -- I think I feel like I am "giving up" by transitioning out of p2... and logically, I know that is totally riduculous. I need to do this, and I am planning to do another round in just a couple/three weeks.

julieboolie · 02-13-2011, 08:42 PM

Peggy-Love you new avi!! You look great!! Did you post new before/afters on that thread? You keep looking younger and younger!! You're gonna' look great at your reunion

!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby

Julie - I love Mexican and can't wait to have some. I do have a question - can we have tortilla chips on P3? or was that a little splurge.

I don't think we can

- but they were yummy!! I shouldn't have had the beans/bean dip either. I was feeling good, I'm enjoying experimenting a bit. I may pay for it tomorrow, but at least I'm experimenting.

My best guess on ****** says it's only 2000 cals today, but I felt highly indulgent and am really full. I had cottage cheese w/ strawberries for "dinner" while dh took me to the movies. I had a nice coke zero and some popcorn!! I haven't had popcorn in AGES!! It was good :blush:. I'm sure btw. the salt and not enough water the scale will be up tomorrow, including more starch from the corn and chips. But I will survive. If I'm out of my window I will be extra careful tomorrow. It was worth it. A nice date w. dh and even eating popcorn at the movies? I felt like a "normal" person

!! A "normal" person wearing skinny jeans

!! And The King's Speech was excellent!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

julieboolie · 02-13-2011, 08:45 PM

Mini-I wasn't very hungry the first few days either. So ironic since I was so excited to eat more food!! I too had to try to eat more, particularly tried for protein, to get my cals up a bit. I worry more about not eating enough while stabilizing than eating too much. Hopefully you'll be hungrier tomorrow and the next few days. It's bittersweet.

minimonkey · 02-13-2011, 09:11 PM

Well -- I am feeling better, after an epic visit from Bernice

I suspect I will have more of an appetitie tomorrow, and that is great. I am not all that attached to eating anything in particular, so I don't mind doing this slowly and methodically.

I am just relieved that I can shuck off some of the lethargy and weakness that was starting to plague me...

And what a sweet comment from your DH, Julie!!! You really do look amazing, and like a completely different person

Viola De Lesseps · 02-13-2011, 09:36 PM

Enjoyed the wedding weekend a little too much. I have not weighed myself yet- I'm waiting till the am, but am prepared to do a high protein day. If I'm within the 2# range I'll be shocked...

I lost 1# my first day of P3 and I ate close to 2000 cals! I need to get back on the wagon- it works.

minimonkey · 02-13-2011, 10:03 PM

Viola--

Glad you enjoyed the wedding, and I wouldn't really stress the food... a couple of correction days, and you'll be back on track! Here's hoping you don't need them at all.

I am so excited to be able to eat something real tomorrow... didn't think I would be, but I am.

Gibby · 02-14-2011, 06:41 AM

Good morning! Weighed in today and I'm in my 2 pound range.

Need to get to work so I have to hit and run!
TTYL

julieboolie · 02-14-2011, 07:27 AM

Good morning!!

I'm up a bit this morning

, but knew it and deserve it!! Not stressing. I know it's not fat, just water. TOM's on the horizon and btw the popcorn and chips/bean dip I'd have been completely shocked not to be up a bit (delighted, but shocked!!).

LDW: 150.6
Today: 154 -

- I earned it though!!

Menu:
B:coffee/hnh
cottage cheese
L:chicken taco soup
WATER, WATER, Water
D:? Maybe a yummy burger? We'll see what dh has up his sleeve

Have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

julieboolie · 02-14-2011, 08:01 AM

Here's a link to the new week's thread!!
P3 - Week of 2/14/11

02-13-2011, 01:49 PM	#151
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Thanks for being so welcoming, everyone! I am not too hungry today, but will try to listen to my body, and eat more protein if I am hungry later. TOM is throwing things off a bit, I think... I tend to get some tummy issues along with it, bloating, the whole nine yards. Tomorrow begins the official p3 for me, and I am pondering what to do first -- more protein, and maybe some greek yogurt. I miss that. Did most of you ease into more food? I think that is my plan -- up it by a couple hundred calories a day for a while, and see how things go --- I know when I did low carb before, I could eat quite a lot and maintain, but I don't want to throw my system into shock. I am going to ease into the fat slowly -- my gallbladder has given me trouble in the past (due to heavy antibiotic use which damaged it) -- so will definitely be easing into the fats slowly. I do miss them, though, and want to reintroduce the good fats as soon as I can tolerate them. __________________ Rogue p2 cycling: 8/28:128.6 .... 10/7 118.4 ....10/20: 115.8

02-13-2011, 02:21 PM	#153
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Emel-thanks! I do enjoy my dairy, and so far, so good. Maybe it's portion control w/ cheese that gets me? I'm dabbling in it now, and so far, so good!! I didn't have plain black tights to wear w/ my dress this morning afterall . I did have stripey ones, so I wore them and a black skirt and pretty purple top. Got several compliments. It's so nice when people encourage you after losing weight!! Hey mini-glad you're not hungry yet. I wasn't very hungry my first P3 days even. I took it easy those first few days, then got a bit carried away, reigned it back in, and am now working my calories up a bit. It's going better than I expected. I almost believe this whole "resetting" stuff! Gibby-yeah!! below LDW is wonderful!! Enjoy it!! KUTGW!! Whatever you're doing is agreeing w/ ya! Peggy-I always think of you when I push the calorie envelope. I think, well, "Peggy suggested pushing up the cals" . It's so great that you can lead by example. Eating well and maintaining!! YEAH!! Today I really ventured out more. I did Mexican . I enjoyed the bean dip, a few tortilla chips, machaca and eggs (shredded beef) and a side salad. I'm stuffed!! I tried to figure out the calories so far today, and w/o dinner, I'm guessing I'm already at abut 1700. But that's ok!! I'm pretty full, and plan a lighter dinner. Even if I get above 2000 cals, and even if I gain a bit tomorrow, I feel really good about all of this P3!! I have NEVER been able to eat this high carb level (100+ g a day) and NOT gain weight. I am very hopeful that I can maintain at a more balanced menu approach than the strict LC I've been living the past 8 years!! I never thought it would work for me!! Too soon to say it's a real win, but so far, so good!! : I got changed to run to the store. Skinny jeans (that actually fit!!) and a T-shirt. Dh looked at me and said, "it's simply amazing!! You look amazing!!" . Awww, that made my Valentine's Day . He's always supportive and encouraging, but unsolicited praise is always the best . __________________ Julie Prov. 3:5-6 - "He shall direct (my) paths" Daily updates in my journal. Maintenance in the 140's http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...s-journal.html

02-13-2011, 10:03 PM	#162
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Viola-- Glad you enjoyed the wedding, and I wouldn't really stress the food... a couple of correction days, and you'll be back on track! Here's hoping you don't need them at all. I am so excited to be able to eat something real tomorrow... didn't think I would be, but I am. Last edited by minimonkey; 02-13-2011 at 10:04 PM.. Reason: typo

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02-13-2011, 01:51 PM	#152
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Gibby -- great job with maintaining! I wouldn't stress it if you lose a little bit -- seems a lot of people do -- I think it is mainly that we shouldn't try to keep losing a lot in this phase. I am just guessing and going by the experiences of others, though... so take that with a grain of salt....

02-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#155
Gibby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,402 Gallery: Gibby Stats: Not telling/Might tell/Will shout from the rooftop WOE: Whatever works Start Date: 7/23/2012	Love your picture, Peggy! It's so nice to put a face with who we are "talking" to! Thanks for posting it! Monkey - yes, gradually add for a couple of days. About 200 calories - I started (and a lot of people start) by having a couple of eggs fried in a little butter and some kind of breakfast meat for breakfast and increasing their P2 protein at lunch and dinner. Don't be afraid - the first week is an up and down journey, I've been told.

02-13-2011, 05:21 PM	#156
Gibby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,402 Gallery: Gibby Stats: Not telling/Might tell/Will shout from the rooftop WOE: Whatever works Start Date: 7/23/2012	Julie - I love Mexican and can't wait to have some. I do have a question - can we have tortilla chips on P3? or was that a little splurge.

02-13-2011, 05:57 PM	#157
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Well, I hope I am hungrier tomorrow than I was today, or this extra eating will be more of a chore than anything. I had to pretty much force down the 500 cals today -- guessing that is from TOM and the tummy stuff that tends to come along with it. At least this is better than being starving, which is what I expected from stopping the drops. I am feeling a bit down today -- I think I feel like I am "giving up" by transitioning out of p2... and logically, I know that is totally riduculous. I need to do this, and I am planning to do another round in just a couple/three weeks.

02-13-2011, 08:45 PM	#159
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Mini-I wasn't very hungry the first few days either. So ironic since I was so excited to eat more food!! I too had to try to eat more, particularly tried for protein, to get my cals up a bit. I worry more about not eating enough while stabilizing than eating too much. Hopefully you'll be hungrier tomorrow and the next few days. It's bittersweet.

02-13-2011, 09:11 PM	#160
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Well -- I am feeling better, after an epic visit from Bernice I suspect I will have more of an appetitie tomorrow, and that is great. I am not all that attached to eating anything in particular, so I don't mind doing this slowly and methodically. I am just relieved that I can shuck off some of the lethargy and weakness that was starting to plague me... And what a sweet comment from your DH, Julie!!! You really do look amazing, and like a completely different person

02-13-2011, 09:36 PM	#161
Viola De Lesseps Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 397 Gallery: Viola De Lesseps WOE: hhcg Start Date: Restart!!	Enjoyed the wedding weekend a little too much. I have not weighed myself yet- I'm waiting till the am, but am prepared to do a high protein day. If I'm within the 2# range I'll be shocked... I lost 1# my first day of P3 and I ate close to 2000 cals! I need to get back on the wagon- it works.

02-14-2011, 06:41 AM	#163
Gibby Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,402 Gallery: Gibby Stats: Not telling/Might tell/Will shout from the rooftop WOE: Whatever works Start Date: 7/23/2012	Good morning! Weighed in today and I'm in my 2 pound range. Need to get to work so I have to hit and run! TTYL

02-14-2011, 07:27 AM	#164
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Good morning!! I'm up a bit this morning , but knew it and deserve it!! Not stressing. I know it's not fat, just water. TOM's on the horizon and btw the popcorn and chips/bean dip I'd have been completely shocked not to be up a bit (delighted, but shocked!!). LDW: 150.6 Today: 154 - - I earned it though!! Menu: B:coffee/hnh cottage cheese L:chicken taco soup WATER, WATER, Water D:? Maybe a yummy burger? We'll see what dh has up his sleeve Have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

02-14-2011, 08:01 AM	#165
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Here's a link to the new week's thread!! P3 - Week of 2/14/11