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Tooter · 12-11-2007, 02:07 PM

Jean, read this!

Why The Scale Lies (long article)

Tooter · 12-11-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Thanks, ONCE AGAIN, Tooter!!!

What kind of work do you do?

Hubby and I own a business. He needed me to come in and do a few things around the office. What do "I" Do? Whatever is needed. I'm a glorified gofer, clerk and cleaning lady! lol

I really am very lucky. I don't have to go in unless I want to. Today we had some paper work to do and papers I had to sign. Got it done and then was the "Gofer" the rest of the day.

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

Hubby and I own a business. He needed me to come in and do a few things around the office. What do "I" Do? Whatever is needed. I'm a glorified gofer, clerk and cleaning lady! lol

I really am very lucky. I don't have to go in unless I want to. Today we had some paper work to do and papers I had to sign. Got it done and then was the "Gofer" the rest of the day.

Hi, there...Sweetie!!!!

I've missed you!!!!

What type of business do you own? Yes...I'm nosey!!!

Actually, I just feel like I know you so well already.... that I'm curious!!!

I can not believe how difficult it is to buy things that we can eat....I mean besides the norm!!!! It's like you have to look, and look, and look!!!

I ate my batch of bark today!!!

It didn't "slow" me down at all!!! At first it made me "faster" (Ha! Ha!)

I used the mini muffin pans and put 2 Tblsp. of the stuff in each one...made a triple load. So, 6 candies!!! They did just pop right out when done. Didn't have any coconut, but I grinded up some almonds, and after putting the liquid in the tins, I added these nuts that were put through the grinder. I need to find a way to make the splenda packets dissolve better!!! Maybe, heat the mixture more?

The coconut will really be good in it...after I take the time to go searching

for it!!!

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pear*

I am drinking so much water, I'm sloshing around. Its going right through me. The last few days I've been feeling like a camel, lots going in, not so much going out. So hopefully, I'll have a woosh tomorrow.

Sorry, I have no advice for the heartburn. I havent had it myself. You could try some calcium carbonate (or Tums) and see if it helps. Does Tums come sugar free?

Hey...Pear!!!

Is that how it happens for you? After you drink so much water that you are drinking more than what is coming out...you experience a whoosh?

Just wondering!!!

I'm not weighing myself until friday!!! I hope that I have another good week!!! Friday it will be three weeks!!! I decided to only weigh myself once a week...I go crazy when the scale moves slightly in the wrong direction, or not at all.

*Pear* · 12-11-2007, 04:00 PM

Not a clue, but it sounded like a good theory to me. Lets see what happens in the morning.

MomToEli · 12-11-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanran

I had another bad night last night and woke up with such a burning, acid mouth. I will post what I have eaten and maybe it will help shed some light on what I am doing wrong. Or, it could be a stomach bug going around. At least the sore on the end of my tongue is gone today.

1/2 C pumpkin puree

1 skinless, boneless chicken thigh broiled
1/2 C cooked cabbage

1 6 oz steak broiled
1 1/2 C broccoli
1/4 C jicama
1 Tbs butter

1 carbquik biscuit
1 Tbs butter
1 C whole milk/heavy cream yogurt

I was hoping the yogurt would settle my stomach but no such luck.

Does anyone see something that could be a problem? So far this morning, I have just had an Atkins drink.

Jean

Two questions ... how are you eating the pumpkin? Just plain? And second, what are you drinking, and how much?

MomToEli · 12-11-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

ADDING to this: Ok, Spenda and chocolate tend to taste bitter.

Quick note: vanilla extract fixes this problem (real, not imitation)

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 09:27 PM

Hi, everyone!!!!

Just dropping in before bed!!!! (10:15pm)

Dad was a jerk today.

So, didn't eat much:

While he was away this morning....

4 eggs-scrammbled in 2 Tblsp. butter with garlic powder and cayene pepper
4 pieces of bacon

This is where he came home...

1 peice of deli ham dipped in mayo
2 pieces of bark = (4 Tblsp.= 1 batch)
hot and spicy pork rinds
1 piece of Loraine Swiss Cheese
hard salami-dipped in mayo

water, water, water, and more water!!!

(Helps me "feel" full!!)

During Christmas break, I am trying to find a way to get back to Minnesota to get my name on the waiting list for somewhere to live....hope that I get to!!! The only way that I won't, will be because of $$$$.

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MomToEli

Quick note: vanilla extract fixes this problem (real, not imitation)

Thanks for the info MomToEli!!!

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pear*

Not a clue, but it sounded like a good theory to me. Lets see what happens in the morning.

Hi, Pear!!!

If we stick to our plan...everything will be all right!!! You'll see!!!

Lost and Found · 12-11-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

Jean, read this!

Why The Scale Lies (long article)

I read it too!!!

Tooter...thanks for posting this!!! It is very mind easing!!!

That is why I'm trying to only weigh-in once a week!!! (Last week I weighed 2 times

) This week, however, I'm going to stick to not peeking!!!! Hopefully, come friday morning, I will be pleasantly surprised!!!

Thank you for sharing all of your wisdom!!!

You are such a sweetie!!!

jeanran · 12-12-2007, 01:18 AM

Thanks for the link, Tooter.

MomToEli, I always drink at least 100 oz. of water a day and I ate the pumpkin cold and plain, right out of the bowl.

Jean

Tooter · 12-12-2007, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MomToEli

Quick note: vanilla extract fixes this problem (real, not imitation)

I Knew that! How did I forget that? Maybe because my last batch was made with mint.

Thanks, MomToEli!

Tooter · 12-12-2007, 04:34 AM

Well, I was tired from work yesterday and didn't make LindaSue's White Castle Casserole recipe (I'm making that tonight instead).

Last night we just had (what I like to call) a "Dutch Lunch". I Cut up some Low Carb Lavash bread in cracker size squares and fried them in Coconut Oil. Drained them on a paper towel and salted them.

I then Laid out Sliced meat, salsa, cheese, hot spinach/artichoke dip...and a veggie tray with ranch dip. It was good and a nice "Treat".

Today I have carpets to scrub and Laundry to do.

Can you tell I am thrilled? lol

Have a Great day filled with "Better choices".

Tooter

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 04:37 AM

Good morning everyone!!!

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Well, I was tired from work yesterday and didn't make LindaSue's White Castle Casserole recipe (I'm making that tonight instead).

Last night we just had (what I like to call) a "Dutch Lunch". I Cut up some Low Carb Lavash bread in cracker size squares and fried them in Coconut Oil. Drained them on a paper towel and salted them.

I then Laid out Sliced meat, salsa, cheese, hot spinach/artichoke dip...and a veggie tray with ranch dip. It was good and a nice "Treat".

Today I have carpets to scrub and Laundry to do.

Can you tell I am thrilled? lol

Have a Great day filled with "Better choices".

Tooter

Carpets to scrub and laundry to do?

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Well, I was tired from work yesterday and didn't make LindaSue's White Castle Casserole recipe (I'm making that tonight instead).

Last night we just had (what I like to call) a "Dutch Lunch". I Cut up some Low Carb Lavash bread in cracker size squares and fried them in Coconut Oil. Drained them on a paper towel and salted them.

I then Laid out Sliced meat, salsa, cheese, hot spinach/artichoke dip...and a veggie tray with ranch dip. It was good and a nice "Treat".

Today I have carpets to scrub and Laundry to do.

Can you tell I am thrilled? lol

Have a Great day filled with "Better choices".

Tooter

By the way...your dinner sounds good!!!!

*Pear* · 12-12-2007, 08:03 AM

Ugh, I'm up ANOTHER pound this morning. I'm getting frustrated. I know its (mostly) water because my body fat percentage is still going down.

White Castle Casserole sounds really good.

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by *Pear*

Ugh, I'm up ANOTHER pound this morning. I'm getting frustrated. I know its (mostly) water because my body fat percentage is still going down.

White Castle Casserole sounds really good.

Pear, Pear, Pear.....do we need to throw your scale away? Quit weighing yourself EVERY day!!!! Stick to your plan, and weigh yourself in a week.....you'll be pleasantly surprised!!! DO NOT LET THE SCALE DESTROY YOUR OUTLOOK ON THINGS!!!!! Do you feel good? Have you stayed on the straight and narrow with your plan? Drinking your water? Clothes fitting different? YES, YES, YES, and Yes....the scale doesn't matter all of the time...just keep your answers to the above 4 questions "yes", and you'll be fine!!!

I had a problem with the scale thing too....but I promised (

)Tooter, and Winslow, that I wouldn't weigh myself every day. So, I'm only going to weigh myself every friday...my weekly anniversary of eating the right way!!!

STAY ON PLAN!!!!

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Jean, read this!

Why The Scale Lies (long article)

Pear!!! If you haven't read this...PLEASE DO!!!!

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 08:53 AM

WOOOOOOOOOO-HHHHHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

Dad had to go to work for a few hours!!!!

I get a little peace today!!!

Lost and Found · 12-12-2007, 08:55 AM

OOOOOoooppps!!! That wasn't very nice of me, but it felt good!!!

My youngest does the same thing when he is home from school, and Grandpa has to go somewhere!!!!! (Isn't that sad?)

jeanran · 12-12-2007, 09:42 AM

Good morning everyone, I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. L & C, I see you get a bit of reprieve this morning, enjoy the peace and quiet.

Tooter, I sure wish I had your energy. Your dinner sounded great, it's nice not to have to cook a big meal every day.

I'm on my way to the drug store to pick up some Kopectate for my 88 year old neighbor. I'm afraid he is having a case of nerves after f

12-11-2007, 09:27 PM	#1028
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	Hi, everyone!!!! Just dropping in before bed!!!! (10:15pm) Dad was a jerk today. So, didn't eat much: While he was away this morning.... 4 eggs-scrammbled in 2 Tblsp. butter with garlic powder and cayene pepper 4 pieces of bacon This is where he came home... 1 peice of deli ham dipped in mayo 2 pieces of bark = (4 Tblsp.= 1 batch) hot and spicy pork rinds 1 piece of Loraine Swiss Cheese hard salami-dipped in mayo water, water, water, and more water!!! (Helps me "feel" full!!) During Christmas break, I am trying to find a way to get back to Minnesota to get my name on the waiting list for somewhere to live....hope that I get to!!! The only way that I won't, will be because of $$$$. Last edited by Lost and Found : 12-11-2007 at 09:31 PM. Reason: forgot butter, garlic powder and cayene pepper

12-12-2007, 04:34 AM	#1034
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Well, I was tired from work yesterday and didn't make LindaSue's White Castle Casserole recipe (I'm making that tonight instead). Last night we just had (what I like to call) a "Dutch Lunch". I Cut up some Low Carb Lavash bread in cracker size squares and fried them in Coconut Oil. Drained them on a paper towel and salted them. I then Laid out Sliced meat, salsa, cheese, hot spinach/artichoke dip...and a veggie tray with ranch dip. It was good and a nice "Treat". Today I have carpets to scrub and Laundry to do. Can you tell I am thrilled? lol Have a Great day filled with "Better choices". Tooter __________________ "It shouldn't be a RACE to get thin. It should be a Journey to good health."

12-11-2007, 02:07 PM	#1021
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Jean, read this! Why The Scale Lies (long article)

12-11-2007, 04:00 PM	#1025
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Not a clue, but it sounded like a good theory to me. Lets see what happens in the morning.

12-12-2007, 01:18 AM	#1032
jeanran Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 698 Gallery: jeanran Stats: (Mar. 2007 started @ 226 on low cal) 212/195/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2007	Thanks for the link, Tooter. MomToEli, I always drink at least 100 oz. of water a day and I ate the pumpkin cold and plain, right out of the bowl. Jean

12-12-2007, 04:37 AM	#1035
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	Good morning everyone!!!

12-12-2007, 08:03 AM	#1038
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Ugh, I'm up ANOTHER pound this morning. I'm getting frustrated. I know its (mostly) water because my body fat percentage is still going down. White Castle Casserole sounds really good.

12-12-2007, 08:53 AM	#1041
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	WOOOOOOOOOO-HHHHHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! Dad had to go to work for a few hours!!!! I get a little peace today!!!

12-12-2007, 08:55 AM	#1042
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	OOOOOoooppps!!! That wasn't very nice of me, but it felt good!!! My youngest does the same thing when he is home from school, and Grandpa has to go somewhere!!!!! (Isn't that sad?)