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SunnyFL · 04-12-2012, 04:51 AM

Awesome Jeanette!!
I'm at 148.8 so averaging a pound a day...I think once I get to my set point of 144 it will slow down.

Stressful meeting this am where we (counselors) get blamed for kids not graduating

I always want to say in the meetings, "remember guys, it takes a village"...idiots!!

Ugh!!!

I keep praying something else comes up, this job as hard as I try to not let it get to me is bad for my mental and physical health

Alas, Phil 4:13....I should tattoo it on my forehead! Constant reminder....sigh'

Ok negative nancy here...I warned y'all the rx makes me hormonal and angry!!! Ahhhhh!!!!

The highlight to my day? It's Thursday

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SunnyFL

I'm doing great this P2 as far as hunger goes. But I am angry today, everything is frustrating me...ew...alien invasion of my personality...boohoo!!!

Jeanette I had some strawberry shortcake coffee black with truvia and it was delish! It was my dessert! I didn't even have my second fruit cuz frankly I didn't want it...so I had the coffee instead. Still love my coffee with HC BUTTTTT I am ok with it black....so yea I should buy me some more to keep me going through the next 37 days!!!! I must be nuts doing a 40 day...we'll see how far I get!
Theresa you crack me up...usually I am the rambler LOL!!!!

ok, kuddos for taking the coffee black.....i CNT! bleh! I've tried to find the yummy dd coffee and i only have the boring flavors

But yippie on the no hunger!! I'm right behind you on the 40 days! We can do it!!!!

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Originally Posted by Doing It Right

Theresa- you better eat girl! Soon enough you'll be back in P2 regretting you didn't eat when you could! Hugs- hope your feeling better.

Haha! I know right??? idk WHAT i'm gonna do w/o butter coffee, avocados & bacon mmmmmmmmm BACON!
ok, did anybody else just do the dog's voice from the beggin' strips commercial??? or was thart just me?

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Originally Posted by star a.d.

so that's it, I'm DONE DOSING. LDW = 198.

my last dose was at lunchtime, so I can have an awesome dinner on friday! so excited!

all this talk of cake is making me want some. I'll make a grain-free low-carb one next week.

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awesome! onderland ldw!!!!! You go girl! Enjoy it! You've worked for it!

and yes.....no more cake talk.....lol i want a cupcake so bad i'm ready to start p2 early just so i can load w a cuppycake!

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Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Cake sounds yummy!! What flavor syrup? I've never bought Torani, but the salted caramel is calling my name...

So I am a little hungry but dont want my strawberries...I honestly just want a piece of bacon LOL!!!

And yea, while on P2 I scour the internet for recipes that I rarely use when on P3 and P4 LOL!!! This time I will!!!!!!

haha! sounds like my pinterest boards! tons of creative stuff i will ner do, never cook, never afford....hot 18 yr old bodies i will never have!

Salted caramel? Holy cakeballs! I need me some of that for my....well, EVERYTHING! ohhhh, salted caramel chocolate dipped bacon!

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Originally Posted by kaylem

I've been MIA since March 29th, which was the beginning of my girls weekend. I had a wonderful time, but DID come back with a 5 pound gain.

it's ok, though--it was worth it to spend time with old friends! One of the hubby's is also an old college friend. He is now a dermatologist, and he kept commenting on how "young" I looked and how great my skin was...ahhh, just another effect of the hcg!

I've been insanely busy since I got back, but I got right back to it and I lost all of the weight I gained plus an additional 3 pounds! I am only 6 pounds from goal and I'm hoping to transition on the 22nd. At least that is the hope! Here's to continued shrinking!! I hope you all are doing well!! I will catch up soon.

Glad you are back! and excellent job on the drop!

Good morning everyone!!!!!

ok, up .8 this am! oh well, good thing i like roller coasters!

I'm enjoying my butter coffee and put in 2 tbs coconut butter in it! REALLY worth trying!

Ok, so here is my menu from yesterday:
150 oz water
Menu:
brkfst:

coffee 20 oz
Butter, stick, unsalted
3 tablespoon
305

lunch
Chicken, breast, fried, no coating
5 oz, boneless, cooked
307

Avocados, raw, California
1 fruit, without skin and seed
227

Bacon or side pork, fresh, cooked uncured
2 medium slice (yield after cooking)
87

Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, with green chilies rotel
0.25 cup

Butter, stick, unsalted
1 tablespoon
102

dinner
Celery, raw (boiled down, whipped into a soup)
2 cup, diced
38

Butter
1.5 tablespoon
154

Sour cream
0.17 cup
81

Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean and fa... smoked
3 oz
279

cabot greek yogurt
0.5 serving
145

coconut manna
1 serving
100

Cheese, Mozzarella, part skim
1 stick
85

What am i missing????

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 05:21 AM

ok my p2 quest is about to start.....so here are some questions:
Anyone hear of imagine organic broths??
Ingredients
Organic Chicken Broth (Filtered Water, Organic Chicken), Organic Onions, Organic Celery, Organic Carrots, Sea Salt, Natural Chicken Flavor, Organic Spices, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola and/or Safflower Oil, and/or Sunflower Oil. (No Msg or Hvp).

It has carrots+oils.....but how much....i HATE making broth on p2! What a PITA!

Next, is there any difference to the hhcg protocol vs rx protocol?
like, is ice cream allowed?? J/K and dreaming!

Do I load the normal 2 days dosing, then start vlc? and can you go past the 43 days on the hhcg? Do i skip any doses or is that w the shots?

Help??

BaileysGirl · 04-12-2012, 06:12 AM

Morning Girlies! P3D13 and down 2 pounds from my modified EGG CD!

WOOT! I had 1 sausage patty & a handful of pecans along w/ my EGGS!

Going to Mexican for lunch today. Decided just to get a taco salad! Then meeting my usual group at CFA for dinner tonight and will have the chargrilled salad as usual w/ lite lemonade! YUMZ!! Hoping all this lettuce will get me moving in the Bernice area. I had a bad time w/ LC before not eating enough veggies/fiber and had BAD TIMES!

So def don't want that to happen again!

Ya'll have an AWESOME THURSDAY CHICAS!

SUNNY - Dollar Tree sells sf syrups and comes in about 3-4 flavors. Can't beat it for 1 buck! Toriani syrups are a bit expensive, I saw them at WalMart for over 3 bucks. I still have a bottle of DaVinci's I got at TJMaxx 5-7 years ago but I'm still using it!

Jeanette - Woot on the loss!

Welcome back Kaylem! Theresa - Good luck starting P2!

misslatte · 04-12-2012, 06:44 AM

Mornin!

Hugs for everyone

Tonya - Yep, they're doing more tests and hopefully will update me today. I don't think I have any pointers because I think I'm still easing into P4 - I've only added in a couple random things (one-off mexican dinners) and then I immediately go back to normal for me which is P3/LC. Maybe start with a new food per week and see how things go? It will take lots of patience! I'll have to make one of those mug cakes soon! SOOO good!

Star - YEAH!! Still in onederland! YAY almost in P3! Rockin it!

Sunny - that peanut butter chocolate chip cake sounds yum!! I really need to start adding fruits back in, slowly.

YAY you loser! lol

Kaylem -

Hope you get to goal sooner than later! I think we're in the same boat.. I can't wait to just get there and be done with it! Those storms yesterday/last night were CRAZY up here in Centennial! Sheesh! I was hoping my windows didn't shatter and rain come flying in everywhere.

Jeanette!!!! YAY progress!!

Theresa - I haven't tried any broths on P2 yet, I've kept it super simple. hhcg=2 loading days (while on drops/pellets) then at LEAST 21 VLCDs. Don't skip any doses. You can go as long as you want (as far as I know) just as long as you're feeling okay. Hope this helps, I'm sure there's more info in the hcg sticky threads that might go into more detail.

161 today! BF

made spinach lasagna last night that was super yummy (as always). I think it's the one thing he's made again and again. I kept my numbers low/simple for the day so the evening meal wouldn't put me over. I was definitely under my calories (per usual it seems) but I wasn't hungry at all during the day. I really need to get my cals up!!!

Gosh it's time to get going!!! I"ll be back later at lunch I hope!

Amy

julieboolie · 04-12-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by misslatte

Hi Tonya! My labs came back 'normal' (for thyroid and iron) but they think there's something wonky with my liver? UGH!!! I can't deal with this right now!!!!

Yep, I'm in P4 but am really be okay with losing, I want to get to goal then figure out what my magic numbers are to maintain. Not sure if I'll do another round or not, if I do I have plenty of pellets. And who knows if 155 will be my final goal or not.. I'll have to figure that out when I get there!

Oh sheesh this isn't the P2 AND P3 AND P4 thread is it? Sorry everyone for the P4 shenanigans.

Hope they can figure out what's going on and you'll be feeling better soon!! And thanks for the iced coffee idea. I have a batch in the fridge. I

my coffee, but couldn't do the watered down leftover coffee anymore!! I used to put it in ice cube trays and make frozen capps out of it, but am out of that habit. Enjoy P4!! i just tried to add things slowly!!

Stress the "tried" part!! you're doing great!! That spinach lasagna is yummy!!

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Originally Posted by star a.d.

heehee, thanks sunny!

hi to everyone!

all good vibes I can muster heading your way(s)!

so that's it, I'm DONE DOSING. LDW = 198.

my last dose was at lunchtime, so I can have an awesome dinner on friday! so excited!

all this talk of cake is making me want some. I'll make a grain-free low-carb one next week.

Congratulations!! You're well into Onederland!! Hope you stabilize easily!!

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Originally Posted by Doing It Right

Way to go star!!!! P3 here she comes!!!!

Ok ladies, sorry if your on P2, you might want to skip this. I just had my cake, and ate it too! Every night I struggle to get my calories and %'s in and load up! I haven't added nut flours yet but have been enjoying mug cake. Real simple, 1 egg, 1T cocoa, truvia, and I add a little vanilla and chocolate Torani's. Only I have to triple this to get counts up. Nuke it for 1 min 50 sec., I've been making whipped cream for it, but tonight 1 mixed 1 oz cream cheese, 1 oz butter, vanilla and truvia, then spread it on like icing. OMG!!! This is so good. Hope someone else wanting cake can benefit. You will not be disappointed!

Tonya

Does this really taste like cake? I haven't made any "mug" cakes yet. I am trying to picture it in my mind. I may have to give this a whirl. Just egg, cocoa and sweetener? Hmmm. Enjoy the peaceful weekend!! I love the idea of having the freedom to CHOOSE what I'll be doing!! I'm still in the kid cycle (vball tournament on Sat. etc). It's a fun season, but I miss the flexibility!

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Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Awesome Jeanette!!
I'm at 148.8 so averaging a pound a day...I think once I get to my set point of 144 it will slow down.

Stressful meeting this am where we (counselors) get blamed for kids not graduating

I always want to say in the meetings, "remember guys, it takes a village"...idiots!!

Ugh!!!

I keep praying something else comes up, this job as hard as I try to not let it get to me is bad for my mental and physical health

Alas, Phil 4:13....I should tattoo it on my forehead! Constant reminder....sigh'

Ok negative nancy here...I warned y'all the rx makes me hormonal and angry!!! Ahhhhh!!!!

The highlight to my day? It's Thursday

Go girl!! Take "every thought captive" and fill your mind w/ God's word. You can do it. Finish strong!! I'm sure God has you in your job for a good reason. You may not see it yet, but He's using you there! and

on the losses thus far!! Keep it up!! You can do it!!

Jeanette-you're doing great!! You're a weight loss machine!! so happy for you!! With all the fun events coming up soon, you'll be slim and styling!!

Theresa-

you're doing great. Your menu looks fine, maybe a bit light on calories, but fine. If you're going back to P2 right away, don't sweat it. Load, enjoy!! How's the packing coming? Are you procrastinating like me?

I'm back in my window even w.o a CD yesterday

. That's good!! I'm at 149.6, so barely back in, but I'll take it. I'll do a general P3 day today and hope for a bit closer to LDW going into the weekend. I need to pack, shop, cook (taking a meal to our friends who's daughter is in ICU-stroke, she has sickle cell anemia-covet your prayers!) and another friend on Sunday who just had a baby. Busy weekend. Dd has a vball tournament Sat. most of the day too!! Hope that will keep me on the straight and narrow. But, it is P4. I am trying to introduce more carbs in hopes my body will accept them. I will try a more balanced approach this weekend.

. Overdoing it on Cadbury isn't the best approach!! But it's fun!!

.

Sorry if I forgot anyone, or anything. I tried to keep up!!

shirleychef · 04-12-2012, 10:55 AM

You gals are all so perky here!! Great losses and maintaining to those on phase 3!! WTG!

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Originally Posted by icecreamjunkie

ok my p2 quest is about to start.....so here are some questions:
Anyone hear of imagine organic broths??
Ingredients
Organic Chicken Broth (Filtered Water, Organic Chicken), Organic Onions, Organic Celery, Organic Carrots, Sea Salt, Natural Chicken Flavor, Organic Spices, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola and/or Safflower Oil, and/or Sunflower Oil. (No Msg or Hvp).

It has carrots+oils.....but how much....i HATE making broth on p2! What a PITA!

I personally would look for a broth that does not have oils in it. ESPECIALLY if you plan to be a strictie.. if you are rouge then it will most likely be fine, but only you will know.

I wouldn't be as concerned about the veggies. Look at the fat & starch content mainly... although I don't think it would be wise to have one that has a lot of sugars/carbs too... sorry... not much help hey??

I always make my own broth or go without.

I haven't updated my round on this thread yet... so..........

BUMMER: only 5 pounds down so far

and it is day 8. So... in tears I asked hubby to take AWAY the scale until I'm ready to weigh for my Last Dose Weight. Yep.. I'm not weighing any more.. it REALLY is hard for me to take such little losses when I'm sticking to protocol and I need to keep my head in the game!!!

Positives:
~I SEE my body slimming.
~I SEE muscle on my lower upper arm.. you know when you hold your arm up and it jiggles... mine is getting toned... YEAH!
~I SEE more thigh definition.
~ I have NOT slacked on my exercise routine! I'm sticking to 2 aerobic miles M, W, F, and weights plus 1 aerobic mile on T, Th, Sat.
~ I feel AWESOME.. my energy is amazing this round which is TOTALLY weird to me since I'm hhcg again... AND I'm exercising.
~ I'm not hungry. I can not eat all morning, do my work out and eat around 1 pm for the first time and be fine. I do find that throughout the afternoon I struggle with wanting to snack... but I think it is more in my head. So I have protein & veggie & starch after workout, then a fruit a couple hours later, then dinner, then another fruit. I'm SO very thankful to not be struggling with hunger.

So... there are more positives than negatives... and I want to keep my mind focused on those rather than a STUPID scale that keeps bouncing between 159-160 when I REALLY want to see the 140's again!!!

Hubby took the scale to work so there is no way I can sneak a peak until I'm ready to conclude this round!!

He decided to hop on the Phase 2 wagon too to get off the 15 he has gained the last 6 weeks due to stress, no sleep and traveling for work. He is still struggling with detox head/neck ache... poor guy. Today is day 3 for him so hopefully it will let up soon!! He has already lost 5 pounds... MEN!!! With the scale gone I won't have to hear of his stellar FAST losses either... yep... selfish of me I guess... BUT I so want to stay committed to this round and for me... it is all in my head!!

So... today I'm off to start my tomato, pepper, kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, califlower, and maybe some greens plants for the garden. My neighbor has a large green house so I can take my pallets of starter plants there to start their life! And I hope to dig a couple trenches to start my garlic today too... off I go! .................like I said... way too much energy this round!! Maybe the exercise is good for me!!

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by julieboolie

Does this really taste like cake? I haven't made any "mug" cakes yet. I am trying to picture it in my mind. I may have to give this a whirl. Just egg, cocoa and sweetener? Hmmm. Enjoy the peaceful weekend!! I love the idea of having the freedom to CHOOSE what I'll be doing!! I'm still in the kid cycle (vball tournament on Sat. etc). It's a fun season, but I miss the flexibility!

Theresa-

you're doing great. Your menu looks fine, maybe a bit light on calories, but fine. If you're going back to P2 right away, don't sweat it. Load, enjoy!! How's the packing coming? Are you procrastinating like me?

I'm back in my window even w.o a CD yesterday

. That's good!! I'm at 149.6, so barely back in, but I'll take it. I'll do a general P3 day today and hope for a bit closer to LDW going into the weekend. I need to pack, shop, cook (taking a meal to our friends who's daughter is in ICU-stroke, she has sickle cell anemia-covet your prayers!) and another friend on Sunday who just had a baby. Busy weekend. Dd has a vball tournament Sat. most of the day too!! Hope that will keep me on the straight and narrow. But, it is P4. I am trying to introduce more carbs in hopes my body will accept them. I will try a more balanced approach this weekend.

. Overdoing it on Cadbury isn't the best approach!! But it's fun!!

.

Julie!!!!!

It does taste like cake! and w sf chocolate sauce + hwhippedc

I haven't had my normal 2300+ cals this week....just haven't felt like eating! I was tired of that so full i'm bloated feeling!

BUT I'm trying to stay near my lowest weight before i load...less to take off to get back to ldw! Especially if i gain my 9lbs like last time!

I am trying to watch my sodium but REALLY????? GRRRRRR i went and paid 20$ for fresh local shrimp for tonight...steak and scampi for my parents w/ grilled asparagus (asp is high in potassium! lol) WHO KNEW shrimp was so ridiculously high in sodium?!?!?!?

I'm going to eat it anywho!!

I am so sorry for your friend's daughter! That is so awful!!! lots of hugs and prayers!!! I don't like anyone to be ill or hurt...but especially a young one!!!

We are kinda coming to a standstill on packing...at that point where everything that can be packed in advance kinda is! How's yours coming? you have to move much quicker! Though....you do have a place to move into! lol...i'm moving in w/ mom and dad....who knows for how long! lol...it is a nice lake house!

Enjoy a cadbury egg for me if you have any more!!!

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Originally Posted by misslatte

Mornin!

Hugs for everyone

Tonya - Yep, they're doing more tests and hopefully will update me today. I don't think I have any pointers because I think I'm still easing into P4 - I've only added in a couple random things (one-off mexican dinners) and then I immediately go back to normal for me which is P3/LC. Maybe start with a new food per week and see how things go? It will take lots of patience! I'll have to make one of those mug cakes soon! SOOO good!

Theresa - I haven't tried any broths on P2 yet, I've kept it super simple. hhcg=2 loading days (while on drops/pellets) then at LEAST 21 VLCDs. Don't skip any doses. You can go as long as you want (as far as I know) just as long as you're feeling okay. Hope this helps, I'm sure there's more info in the hcg sticky threads that might go into more detail.

161 today! BF

made spinach lasagna last night that was super yummy (as always). I think it's the one thing he's made again and again. I kept my numbers low/simple for the day so the evening meal wouldn't put me over. I was definitely under my calories (per usual it seems) but I wasn't hungry at all during the day. I really need to get my cals up!!!

Gosh it's time to get going!!! I"ll be back later at lunch I hope!

Amy

Oh Amy!

I hope everything is ok w/ the dr. Giant hugs and prayers!!!

I will have to let you know about that broth! I am going to order some i think! I hate hate hate making it on p2 but i use it a lot! I think i am going to go as long as i can on the p2 hhcg so long as it is working! I'm trying to make sure i am in the middle of p3 when we hit the road moving...

I have to try that lasagna on my parents! Dad is a reluctant healthy eater....but at 80, i'm slowly converting him!

julieboolie · 04-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Theresa-I'm making broth now. In the crock. Trying to clean out the freezer and had a frozen chicken carcass in there !!

And have a whole chicken in the other crockpot, so I'll make somthing from that tomorrow. I'm slowly but surely working through our stuff. Need more boxes, but don't want to pay for any!!

Really hate packing!! Dh is going over for the home inspection today. Hope all goes well. The pool went well yesterday. You're mostly done? I'm jealous!! Come help me!! I'm really not enjoying it, and need to be more motivated! The yard sale next week will help. And I have to sell some stuff on Craigslist. Maybe I'll go work on that now.

Shirley-so good to hear from you!! And

on your decision to boycott the scale. Good job!! And, we both know, w/ all that exercise you'll eventually lose scale weight, but in the short term, inches will be your best measure. I was thinking about that yesterday. I'm maintaining my weight reasonably well, and adding in running, but not weights yet. I got the Callenetics book from the library, but w/ packing and a trip coming up, know I won't be adding anything else in just now. So, know I admire all your exercise and am really happy for your shrinking toning body!!

Off to pack and cook

. Cleaning out the freezer is a big mixed bad. The meat that's over a year old I am tossing!! I have a 1 year limit on my frozen foods. Off to cook, toss, and organize!

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by julieboolie

Theresa-I'm making broth now. In the crock. Trying to clean out the freezer and had a frozen chicken carcass in there !!

And have a whole chicken in the other crockpot, so I'll make somthing from that tomorrow. I'm slowly but surely working through our stuff. Need more boxes, but don't want to pay for any!!

Really hate packing!! Dh is going over for the home inspection today. Hope all goes well. The pool went well yesterday. You're mostly done? I'm jealous!! Come help me!! I'm really not enjoying it, and need to be more motivated! The yard sale next week will help. And I have to sell some stuff on Craigslist. Maybe I'll go work on that now.

Shirley-so good to hear from you!! And

on your decision to boycott the scale. Good job!! And, we both know, w/ all that exercise you'll eventually lose scale weight, but in the short term, inches will be your best measure. I was thinking about that yesterday. I'm maintaining my weight reasonably well, and adding in running, but not weights yet. I got the Callenetics book from the library, but w/ packing and a trip coming up, know I won't be adding anything else in just now. So, know I admire all your exercise and am really happy for your shrinking toning body!!

Off to pack and cook

. Cleaning out the freezer is a big mixed bad. The meat that's over a year old I am tossing!! I have a 1 year limit on my frozen foods. Off to cook, toss, and organize!

frozen carcass!!! I hate the weighing and stuff before trying to do it!

If you need boxes...go to your local starbucks! Find out when they get deliveries and ask them! Usually i score big time there!

If you are selling any antique glassware (milk glass) let me know! lol im addicted!!!!!!!!!

SunnyFL · 04-12-2012, 02:26 PM

I bought me some butter toffee K cups...OMG OMG!!!! I added a bit of walden farms caramel YUMMMMM!!!!!! I took the caramel dip added some on a cookie sheet and froze it, then broke up the pieces in the hot coffee....

Jeanette...how do you use the caramel dip with your fruit? It's kinda jiggly LOL!!

I also scored a 64 oz pink water jug at CVS for $7! It even has the piece in the middle you can freeze...so excited!!! Now I don't have to fill three jugs lol...

So I went in for my B12 today (even though I have them at home she wanted to give me one today at the clinic cuz I'm so sluggish) and I have lost 3.5 inches already!!!! An inch from my neck alone! Crazy!! But my first rx round I lost a total of like 23 inches, so I'm an incher more than a pounder....anyhow that helped motivate me...but my hips...nope, they don't budge...43 inches LOL...but my waist is 32 inches now

Ok off to sip my coffee heaven!

Doing It Right · 04-12-2012, 03:36 PM

Sunny- you could use and syrup for the cake. I'm sure the salted caramel would be great!

Welcome back Kaylem! Great job getting back on plan and down on the scale! You'll be at goal in no time!

Jeanette- I loved Home Improvement! Nice loss today!

Sunny- nice loss! Hope you sail right through 144!

Natasha- Great CD loss! I like the Torani's and Davinci's. My walmart sells the small bottles for $4 each, but our Sam's has the big bottles for $5.
I went to Sam's last weekend and they had about 20 flavors, all but 2 were $2 a bottle. Needless to say, I think I have about 40 bottles now, just couldn't beat the price! I think they are 7-8 $ on this site.

Julio- Yep, a lot like cake! I loved it with whipped hwc on it, or sf preserves, but the cream ch & butter put it over the top. Just nuke it ( I use a oversized coffee cup, but if you go with 1 egg 1 T cocoa and sweetener, a reg cup will do. I also add a little sf syrup. Beat it real well and cook. When it's finished the top / center still looks a little moist, you want it this way. Glad to see you in your window w/o a CD!!! Prayers for your friend's daughter, and congrat's on that baby! Enjoy your busy weekend, if possible!

Hi Shirley! Busy lady as usual! Glad your hubby is joining you!

Theresa- I've never made or used the broth so no help there. Feeling better today?

I over slept this morning so just now getting here, and I woke up with a cold- BOO! That's ok, it's nice and quiet with no children here! I was +.6 today, no biggie as I'm exactly 2 below LDW.
I added almond butter & walnuts yesterday, yummy!

Hope your all having a nice day! I'm off now until Tuesday! Hope to try some new recipes over the weekend.

Tonya

julieboolie · 04-12-2012, 03:52 PM

Tonya-made the cake

. Thanks! I'll need to do some tweaking, but it's good! I'll play around w/ adding some fat. It's good w. whipped cream, and probably perfect w/ icing. The splenda isn't ideal, may try the stevia or xylitol!! Thanks!! Enjoy your long weekend!! Dabble away in P4!!

SunnyFL · 04-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Awesome Tonya!!! Have a great time off!
Love me some nuts, on P3 I would take pecans, butter, and truvia...heat up in a skillet....divine! Quick candied pecans

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 04:35 PM

Oh Julie i want a cake! lol...Glad you liked it! I love them...but no room after dinner!

Tonya I hate that you are sick!!

I do feel better Thanks!! The headache is mostly gone....i think it is work related!

Ok, so my mission for today was to stay way low on my sodium....that is MUCH harder than it seems!

Did you know shrimp is high?!? I mean, they do suck salt water...so yeah, looking back on it!

I tried to eat more veggies....and dinner wa UH MAZING! I grilled rib eyes, asparagus and made shrimp scampi. But i coudn't eat half of it....I was STUFFED! Lunch was a smoked chicken breast, spinach and sauteed grape tomatoes w/ avocado. If my calculations on ****** is right...i'm at 1741 for the day...i'm gonna guess it is a little higher since i marinade the meat in evoo...though, i know i'm not consuming all of it and some burns off on the grill. How DO you figure that out? I would rather end under and have an allowance for overages.

Also, the pharmacist warned my dad (he picked up my potassium for me) about me getting too much potassium.

I can't keep up. I seriously doubt i'm gonna get too much, but sheesh! I am thinking i need a PhD to keep track of everything i'm trying to figure out! lol.....i just wanna be in p2 where I have NO choices!!!

What is more important.....getting in all the calories or listening to my body telling me it is full? I might nibble on some "white coco crack" if i want anything.

OH and my efforts to cut back on the salty....

Me, mom and dad all commented how "salty" dinner was?!?!?! I BARELY and i do mean barely used any of the tony cacier's cajun seasoning to tie everything together....but really and truly it was minimal...everything else was salt free...

BaileysGirl · 04-12-2012, 05:54 PM

Sunny - So jelly about those inches girl! My waist is still a 38. I swear the HCG attacked my butt and legs and not much else! UGH! Hopefully when I start working out and JUDDDing I will lose some inches in my waist!

Theresa - That FOOD sounds GOOD!!

Tonya - Will def ck out Sams! I've got 2 of the dollar tree bottles maybe I can find something to use them in during the summer b/c I don't drink any capp during summer months...

Hey Julie & Shirley!

kaylem · 04-12-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icecreamjunkie

ok, kuddos for taking the coffee black.....i CNT! bleh! I've tried to find the yummy dd coffee and i only have the boring flavors

But yippie on the no hunger!! I'm right behind you on the 40 days! We can do it!!!!

Haha! I know right??? idk WHAT i'm gonna do w/o butter coffee, avocados & bacon mmmmmmmmm BACON!
ok, did anybody else just do the dog's voice from the beggin' strips commercial??? or was thart just me?

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awesome! onderland ldw!!!!! You go girl! Enjoy it! You've worked for it!

and yes.....no more cake talk.....lol i want a cupcake so bad i'm ready to start p2 early just so i can load w a cuppycake!

haha! sounds like my pinterest boards! tons of creative stuff i will ner do, never cook, never afford....hot 18 yr old bodies i will never have!

Salted caramel? Holy cakeballs! I need me some of that for my....well, EVERYTHING! ohhhh, salted caramel chocolate dipped bacon!

Glad you are back! and excellent job on the drop!

Good morning everyone!!!!!

ok, up .8 this am! oh well, good thing i like roller coasters!

I'm enjoying my butter coffee and put in 2 tbs coconut butter in it! REALLY worth trying!

Ok, so here is my menu from yesterday:
150 oz water
Menu:
brkfst:

coffee 20 oz
Butter, stick, unsalted
3 tablespoon
305

lunch
Chicken, breast, fried, no coating
5 oz, boneless, cooked
307

Avocados, raw, California
1 fruit, without skin and seed
227

Bacon or side pork, fresh, cooked uncured
2 medium slice (yield after cooking)
87

Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, with green chilies rotel
0.25 cup

Butter, stick, unsalted
1 tablespoon
102

dinner
Celery, raw (boiled down, whipped into a soup)
2 cup, diced
38

Butter
1.5 tablespoon
154

Sour cream
0.17 cup
81

Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean and fa... smoked
3 oz
279

cabot greek yogurt
0.5 serving
145

coconut manna
1 serving
100

Cheese, Mozzarella, part skim
1 stick
85

What am i missing????

THERESA!! I wouldn't even let myself read your menu b/c I knew it would push me over the edge!

What little I DID read sounded AMAZING!

I stayed the same this morning--151.5--but I dropped 3 pounds since Sunday, so I won't complain. I've definitely been more rogue this round, mixing some veggies, using splenda products, etc...it has probably slowed my losses, but I mentally prepared myself for a longer round, so it has been ok. However, for the past two days, I have been SOO hungry, and I am thinking that maybe my drops are losing their potency. Here is the strange thing: I purchased a different brand fom Netrition this time. They were the "old style" made with a grain alcohol solution. They also were truly homeopathic--no amino acid or "horomone free" formulas. These drops lasted WAY longer than the other brand that I have used before. When I first started using these drops, they kind of "tingled." Now, they don't tingle so much. I think I have enough to last through next week, so I'm thinking that if I can "push through" the hunger, then I won't order another bottle--especially since once I open them, I suspect they will go bad before I can finish the bottle. Also, I seem to be losing ok, so I'll just keep plugging on. I so want to get back to the 140's...145 would be beautiful. But I also feel like my body is missing some fat. Add to that the fact that my job has been extremely stressful right now...it is in the middle of art show season for my district, as well as figuring out staffing and schedules for next year, along with budgets, my dead kiln, etc....and it all piles up to too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. (which is why I haven't been on here much in the past two weeks!) I probably shouldn't be on here right now, but I just needed to vent and escape my responsibilities for a bit! Now I am done rambling....Have a lovely night, all!

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kaylem

THERESA!! I wouldn't even let myself read your menu b/c I knew it would push me over the edge!

What little I DID read sounded AMAZING!

I stayed the same this morning--151.5--but I dropped 3 pounds since Sunday, so I won't complain. I've definitely been more rogue this round, mixing some veggies, using splenda products, etc...it has probably slowed my losses, but I mentally prepared myself for a longer round, so it has been ok. However, for the past two days, I have been SOO hungry, and I am thinking that maybe my drops are losing their potency. Here is the strange thing: I purchased a different brand fom Netrition this time. They were the "old style" made with a grain alcohol solution. They also were truly homeopathic--no amino acid or "horomone free" formulas. These drops lasted WAY longer than the other brand that I have used before. When I first started using these drops, they kind of "tingled." Now, they don't tingle so much. I think I have enough to last through next week, so I'm thinking that if I can "push through" the hunger, then I won't order another bottle--especially since once I open them, I suspect they will go bad before I can finish the bottle. Also, I seem to be losing ok, so I'll just keep plugging on. I so want to get back to the 140's...145 would be beautiful. But I also feel like my body is missing some fat. Add to that the fact that my job has been extremely stressful right now...it is in the middle of art show season for my district, as well as figuring out staffing and schedules for next year, along with budgets, my dead kiln, etc....and it all piles up to too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. (which is why I haven't been on here much in the past two weeks!) I probably shouldn't be on here right now, but I just needed to vent and escape my responsibilities for a bit! Now I am done rambling....Have a lovely night, all!

OMGEEE Kaylem, are you an art teacher TOO??? lol...the "kiln" gave it away!!

I love teaching art....usually! It is the "other stuff" i don't love! Creating with the kids is awesome!

icecreamjunkie · 04-12-2012, 07:28 PM

Ok, more ??s. What body wash, toothpaste etc did ya'll use on p2? I didn't really switch too much round one...but thought i would try it for this next round?

BaileysGirl · 04-12-2012, 07:41 PM

I don't use body wash, I use Caress soap and Aveeno lotion. I used Crest or Colgate cinnamon toothpaste. I still took my allergy meds every night...Used the same shampoos/lotions/blistex chapstick...

I'm FREEZING so I'm going to bed. It's a chilly 51 here right now. My house retains coolness so I'm cold. Supposed to start warming back up tomorrow! YES! I hate cold weather! I guess this is Blackberry Winter or whatever they call it! LOL

Doing It Right · 04-12-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by julieboolie

Tonya-made the cake

. Thanks! I'll need to do some tweaking, but it's good! I'll play around w/ adding some fat. It's good w. whipped cream, and probably perfect w/ icing. The splenda isn't ideal, may try the stevia or xylitol!! Thanks!! Enjoy your long weekend!! Dabble away in P4!!

Glad you liked it! Someone posted it a while back on a different thread. If you use the SF flavored syrups in it you may not need much sweetener. I use truvia, love it, but hate the price. It's like 5 something for the container but Walmart now carries a refill bag for it that's the same price, only I think it's a little more than double the amount. If you want to add fat, try putting 1 T coconut oil on top when you pull it out from cooking. It melts and runs down the sides, makes it very moist. Then put your topping on. YUMMY!

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Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Awesome Tonya!!! Have a great time off!
Love me some nuts, on P3 I would take pecans, butter, and truvia...heat up in a skillet....divine! Quick candied pecans

Gonna have to try that! I used to buy these chipotle nuts at sams, think they were cashews, almonds, and pecans. They were so good but they quit carrying them. Might have to experiment!