Old Timers and Newbies Challenge

[winslow]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Do you drink decaf? I thought that I read that caffeine is not allowed on Adtkins?

Just wondering...because I have been trying to do without my diet pepsi!!! (That's my coffee!!!)

Well, I am not advocating caffeine, BUT waaaaaay back when I read the 1970s atkins book, I decided that I wouldn't give up coffee. Coffee doesn't stimulate my appetite, it actually suppresses it. I drink enough water so that it doesn't dehydrate me.
The medical research says that the process that takes the caffeine out of the coffee beans is a carcinogen.
The most recent published research is great news for coffee drinkers. It has been proven that drinking not 1, not 2, but 3 cups of coffee a day is deters colon cancer.
My honest opinion is to do your own research and make your own decision. I will not recommend anyone drink coffee. I do and will never give it up.

[Ailuros]

I don't know if this will sway your choice of plan, but coffee is allowed on Protein Power .

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Do you drink decaf? I thought that I read that caffeine is not allowed on Adtkins?

Just wondering...because I have been trying to do without my diet pepsi!!! (That's my coffee!!!)

psst........ I never did without my coffee and neither did Winslow. The "Coffee" thing doesn't effect everyone, only some people. I have cut out diet pepsi (I do have some once in awhile) but the reason was not because it slowed weight loss down. It never did for me. So, it's one of those things where "Your mileage may vary". I think it depends on how insulin resistant you are. So, it didn't apply to me, nor to Winslow.

Frankly, I would have killed someone if I went without my coffee!! LOL

[Imustbecrazy]

I replied earlier, but I guess i did something wrong and it didn't post. Oh well! I'll buy the Gary Taubes book because I like to highlight, underline, fold down pages, read and reread...you get the picture. By the way, I don't have internet at home because I'm very frugal (not cheap!)

Okay, i've been wanting to do this since I read through the threads yesterday:
For breakfast, I had some cubes of colby and monterey jack cheese,
a cup of coffee with whole cream, yummy, and a stalk of celery. I took a bunch of vitamins and 3 herb capsules, so i hope there were minimal carbs in them.

for my mid morning snack I had some cheese. I had to come to work at 6 a.m., so 9:00 was mid morning for me.

Is this the wrong place for me to post what I ate? I noticed that Winslow did, but nobody else.

[winslow]

Originally Posted by Imustbecrazy

I replied earlier, but I guess i did something wrong and it didn't post. Oh well! I'll buy the Gary Taubes book because I like to highlight, underline, fold down pages, read and reread...you get the picture. By the way, I don't have internet at home because I'm very frugal (not cheap!)

Okay, i've been wanting to do this since I read through the threads yesterday:
For breakfast, I had some cubes of colby and monterey jack cheese,
a cup of coffee with whole cream, yummy, and a stalk of celery. I took a bunch of vitamins and 3 herb capsules, so i hope there were minimal carbs in them.

for my mid morning snack I had some cheese. I had to come to work at 6 a.m., so 9:00 was mid morning for me.

Is this the wrong place for me to post what I ate? I noticed that Winslow did, but nobody else.

Good job! Post away. That's the best way to get feedback.
I have to be careful with cheese. I've noticed over the years that when the scale won't budge, if I cut the cheese for a few days it moves.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Imustbecrazy

I replied earlier, but I guess i did something wrong and it didn't post. Oh well! I'll buy the Gary Taubes book because I like to highlight, underline, fold down pages, read and reread...you get the picture. By the way, I don't have internet at home because I'm very frugal (not cheap!)

Okay, i've been wanting to do this since I read through the threads yesterday:
For breakfast, I had some cubes of colby and monterey jack cheese,
a cup of coffee with whole cream, yummy, and a stalk of celery. I took a bunch of vitamins and 3 herb capsules, so i hope there were minimal carbs in them.

for my mid morning snack I had some cheese. I had to come to work at 6 a.m., so 9:00 was mid morning for me.

Is this the wrong place for me to post what I ate? I noticed that Winslow did, but nobody else.

No, you can post anything you want in here. We share alot of things. I'll post mine in a few.

Honey, you need to be eating more. Keep posting, we will help with ideas and give you a "Heads up" if your menu doesn't look right.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by winslow

Good job! Post away. That's the best way to get feedback.
I have to be careful with cheese. I've noticed over the years that when the scale won't budge, if I cut the cheese for a few days it moves.

I concur (Cream cheese doesn't effect me though and is actually helpful for me). I watch my Cheese, usually just use it in Salads (Great way for portion control) or for a once in awhile fancy recipe. All the time tends to slow me down.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Imustbecrazy

I replied earlier, but I guess i did something wrong and it didn't post. Oh well! I'll buy the Gary Taubes book because I like to highlight, underline, fold down pages, read and reread...you get the picture. By the way, I don't have internet at home because I'm very frugal (not cheap!)

Okay, i've been wanting to do this since I read through the threads yesterday:
For breakfast, I had some cubes of colby and monterey jack cheese,
a cup of coffee with whole cream, yummy, and a stalk of celery. I took a bunch of vitamins and 3 herb capsules, so i hope there were minimal carbs in them.

for my mid morning snack I had some cheese. I had to come to work at 6 a.m., so 9:00 was mid morning for me.

Is this the wrong place for me to post what I ate? I noticed that Winslow did, but nobody else.

Oh, from the sounds of you...you MUST buy the book. I read it quickly through once, and now I am in the process of going back with highlights and notes!! LOL It's one of those books that you will keep going back to. It's also one of those books that I would NEVER let anyone borrow.

[Imustbecrazy]

Winslow and Tooter: Well, I've had a problem with my stomach since Monday and don't have much of an appetite. Maybe it's a virus. Trust me, this is unusual. I'm a big eater, and love good food. That's why the low carb thing is not so hard for me. I agree about the cheese from past experiences. I have to watch it, so I'm trying to have no more than about 4 oz a day. it's hard for me to find snacks that i don't get sick of, and like I mentioned, maybe in another area, i tend to over eat things. I went crazy with pork skins and then I was sick of them. I don't know how to eat in moderation and that has truly been a problem for me. I'm not overweight, but I eat too much for my health, if that makes sense. Eating low carb has helped me to get back on track with things. i've done it about 3-4 times, but i think this time, I'm going to make it a way of life. I feel better.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Imustbecrazy

Winslow and Tooter: Well, I've had a problem with my stomach since Monday and don't have much of an appetite. Maybe it's a virus. Trust me, this is unusual. I'm a big eater, and love good food. That's why the low carb thing is not so hard for me. I agree about the cheese from past experiences. I have to watch it, so I'm trying to have no more than about 4 oz a day. it's hard for me to find snacks that i don't get sick of, and like I mentioned, maybe in another area, i tend to over eat things. I went crazy with pork skins and then I was sick of them. I don't know how to eat in moderation and that has truly been a problem for me. I'm not overweight, but I eat too much for my health, if that makes sense. Eating low carb has helped me to get back on track with things. i've done it about 3-4 times, but i think this time, I'm going to make it a way of life. I feel better.

[winslow]

Imustbecrazy, CUTE dog!!!

[Tooter]

I asked JustKim to join us. I hope she stops by!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by winslow

Good job! Post away. That's the best way to get feedback.
I have to be careful with cheese. I've noticed over the years that when the scale won't budge, if I cut the cheese for a few days it moves.

How come when I "cut the cheese" ...and I do a lot...the scale doesn't move?!?!

[Tooter]

Ok, My Menu for today (and then I better get back to cleaning and painting...You people are such a bad influence on me)


B: No breakfast, wasn't really hungry. Had 2 cups of coffee w/cream and a cup of tea with coconut oil.

Brunch/lunch Salamon seared in coconut oil, steamed broccoli with butter


S: Tea with Coconut oil and stevia. A Piece of Low Carb Peanut butter Fudge.


D: Tonight is a splurge!! (I don't eat low carb breads all the time, just once in awhile) Low carb pizza (Made with lowcarb pita bread) with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, onions and green peppers. A Tossed salad with greek dressing.

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

How come when I "cut the cheese" ...and I do a lot...the scale doesn't move?!?!

Are you making fun of my user name!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Imustbecrazy

I replied earlier, but I guess i did something wrong and it didn't post. Oh well! I'll buy the Gary Taubes book because I like to highlight, underline, fold down pages, read and reread...you get the picture. By the way, I don't have internet at home because I'm very frugal (not cheap!)

Okay, i've been wanting to do this since I read through the threads yesterday:
For breakfast, I had some cubes of colby and monterey jack cheese,
a cup of coffee with whole cream, yummy, and a stalk of celery. I took a bunch of vitamins and 3 herb capsules, so i hope there were minimal carbs in them.

for my mid morning snack I had some cheese. I had to come to work at 6 a.m., so 9:00 was mid morning for me.

Is this the wrong place for me to post what I ate? I noticed that Winslow did, but nobody else.

Yeah!!! I do not get it?!? I was in the grocery store the other day...and I noticed this really thin lady...I happened to glance at the contents of her cart. Not one thing that was low carb!!!! (Breaded frozen chicken nuggets, marshmallows, bagels, frozen pizza) I thought to myself...how do some people eat so poorly and not be overweight?

If you haven't been eating right...and you're not overweight...consider yourself lucky...Imustbecrazy!!! That is good that you are simply changing your lifestyle to feel better!!!

[Lost and Found]

No...Tooter...I'm not making fun of your user name!!!

It's just that...well...I do cut the cheese more than most people...especially when I'm mad!!!!

Living with only my boys...I'm not the only one around here who lets the air flow freely!!! It has become a way of economical entertainment around here!!!

Whooooopssss!!! Did you feel the breeze go through your hair on that one?

SORRY!!! I just had to "let it out" of the bag right now!!

[Imustbecrazy]

Thank you Winslow! That's Minnie, one of my 5 dogs. I have another one that looks just like her! They're all my special babies.

Well L&F, about my poor eating habits and my weight...God has blessed me with a high metabolism throughout my life. I'm in my 40's, the age, as I've been reading, that heart problems and bad things really can start kicking in, and I don't exercise . I started lifting weights for exercise when I was 19 and continued until 10 years ago when I got cancer of the uterus and just had no energy to do it. I have tried to start back several times since I got well, but I just can't seem to get back into it. I gained a lot of weight after I recovered and that's when I started the Atkins thing. My job requires a lot of sitting, so I have to take control now before my butt and thighs take control over me! They're growing and the cellulite is NOT pretty! So, all of that is why I started the diet. I want to live healthy for a long, long time and look better. I need to start walking. Anybody want to come to Georgia and walk with me?

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Tooter

Ok, My Menu for today (and then I better get back to cleaning and painting...You people are such a bad influence on me)


B: No breakfast, wasn't really hungry. Had 2 cups of coffee w/cream and a cup of tea with coconut oil.

Brunch/lunch Salamon seared in coconut oil, steamed broccoli with butter


S: Tea with Coconut oil and stevia. A Piece of Low Carb Peanut butter Fudge.


D: Tonight is a splurge!! (I don't eat low carb breads all the time, just once in awhile) Low carb pizza (Made with lowcarb pita bread) with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, onions and green peppers. A Tossed salad with greek dressing.

OH MY GOD!!!! **drool*** That all sounds so good!!! Especially the fudge and pizza...and the salmon.

[JustKim]

Thanks for the invite Tooter. It is great seeing such wonderful oldtimers, flower, wendy, winslow and super soaker queen herself tooter. Although I bet Lisa Moore could still give you a run for your money with a sing a long

[winslow]

Has anyone seen LisaMoore?
Pamcake?
WendyB?
If so, say hi for me.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by JustKim

Thanks for the invite Tooter. It is great seeing such wonderful oldtimers, flower, wendy, winslow and super soaker queen herself tooter. Although I bet Lisa Moore could still give you a run for your money with a sing a long

Hi there JustKim!!! I am not an oldtimer...except to eating what the government says is good for us....hmmm....I think that they also have commodoties with the corn, etc.... None-the-less nice to meet you!!

[Tooter]

Originally Posted by JustKim

Thanks for the invite Tooter. It is great seeing such wonderful oldtimers, flower, wendy, winslow and super soaker queen herself tooter. Although I bet Lisa Moore could still give you a run for your money with a sing a long

Lisa Moore was so funny and Witty!! Gosh, I miss her.