MEAT AND EGG, 3-5 Days or Until You Reach Goal***You Decide***MARCH 1-31 *** - Page 7

Cat430 · 03-17-2008, 06:43 AM

[COLOR="SeaGreen"]So I bounced a little bit this past weekend. I was up almost 1/2 a pound Saturday morning (not sure why), stayed the same on Sunday, but then I was up a whole pound this morning.

Couldn't have been that my DH went and picked up Chinese food and I had six Oreos for dinner last night!

and it really didn't make me happy, I will try to keep that in mind next time

Back on the horse today and I will get all my water in which should help to get all the sodium out from the Chinese food.

AlphaBeth1017

and

back to dr4g0nfly - you are too funny

I think I remember that truck vaguely...

and of course to thenewme2be - always great to read your posts!

Congrats to all the losers

KUTGW, you are awesome.

Happy St Patricks Day![/COLOR]

MyCarolinagirls · 03-17-2008, 08:48 AM

Morning girls! Where is everyone at? It's quiet around here. You guys we can do this! The warmer weather is coming up fast and I know we all want to be smaller by then! So get to it. One day at a time.

Well I'm down again today to 210.6! I'm really motivated and sticking with it. I can't wait to reach wonderland. I hope everyone has a great day!

Parisfox · 03-17-2008, 09:04 AM

Good morning and I was DOWN another 0.6 of a pound. MUCH better than UP!!

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Congrats to all the losers.... newbies and those returning. WE CAN DO THIS!!

Work your plan and your plan will work!!!

Have a great day....WCBL.

Eigna · 03-17-2008, 10:06 AM

[COLOR=DimGray]Hi Everyone!

Had a bit of a busy weekend, and made it thru very well...but on Saturday evening, my hubby wanted us to watch a movie at home and poured a glass of Bailey's I drank very little of it, but yesterday I was up 0.8 of a pound...But yesterday I stayed on plan pretty well, and went to bed early...unfortunately I woke up at around 11pm...with some kind of anxiety attack..it was SOO horrible! I can't really explain it...had some camomille, went back to bed and it was worse....so I turned the tv on..and then I started looking for sweets I ate a cinnamon roll...but today I was down 0.2 of a pound...I plan to excersise really hard and drink a lot of water....to see if it doesn't show tomorrow..

New2bme: Thanks for the birthday wishes! So glad to see you back! no matter how much you weight! You'll lose them soon, as long as you worry about your health and boy, you know...you're on the right track!

MyCarolina: Glad to see you back also! And you're losing weight so fast it's awesome! just don't get discouraged, and if you fall off the wagon, just come back on!

Paris and Gilly: KUTGW!

dr4g0nfly and alphabet: You're on the right track!

Cutepixi: Hope you feel better soon!

Everyone I'm not mentioning, sorry, but HI! Let's do this! Have a great St. Patricks!

Take Care...

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lynnp · 03-17-2008, 02:30 PM

Hello all...

back to those returning and

to those here for the first time.

TOM hit hard on Sat and has shown no signs of going elsewhere any time soon.

Judy I love the idea for cream soup of protein..sounds yummy.

Feel better cutepixy.

Happy St. Pats day to all.

AlphaBeth1017 · 03-17-2008, 02:53 PM

I know I should be very, very strict...but I really have a hard time without a cup of decaf or a cup of tea...the cream and 1 splenda help with any sweet cravings...I just made a london broil, and some shrimp scampi for dh...I know I will have a few shrimp...I feel great, though...I did lose a few (maybe 2 lbs) and I've been walking a lot...so I'm not letting the scale dictate! I will check the scale again next Monday...! Also, how do those FUZi drinks taste? I saw them at costco, but thought they'd be too high carb...What's the deal? Thanks for the support! Beth

Parisfox · 03-17-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaBeth1017

I know I should be very, very strict...but I really have a hard time without a cup of decaf or a cup of tea...the cream and 1 splenda help with any sweet cravings...I just made a london broil, and some shrimp scampi for dh...I know I will have a few shrimp...I feel great, though...I did lose a few (maybe 2 lbs) and I've been walking a lot...so I'm not letting the scale dictate! I will check the scale again next Monday...! Also, how do those FUZi drinks taste? I saw them at costco, but thought they'd be too high carb...What's the deal? Thanks for the support! Beth

Beth....You can have decaf coffee and decaf tea. It's just caffeine drinks that you should avoid. And that includes diet soda if it has caffeine.

Have you tried the liquid splenda? It doesn't have any carbs and only takes like 1 drop for a cuppa. It's called Sweetzfree.
The only place I know of to get it is here: Sweetzfree , No Calories, No Carbs, No Fillers!

Hi, Angie and Lynn....Good to see you both. KUTGW. We're getting there!!

MyCarolinagirls · 03-17-2008, 09:41 PM

Great job Judy! Down down we go!

Eigna, Thank you! I am trying so hard to stick with it. I know I'm losing fast right now. I hope it doesn't slow down too much, I know it will soon. I hope you get to feeling better.

Lynn, Hi. I've been wondering how you were doing. Don't let TOM stop you from doing this.

Beth, The Fuze drinks are amazing! I just love them! They have the slenderize drinks that are lowcarb. Each bottle is 2 servings and they have between 1- 2 carbs per serving. I just drink 1/2 a bottle for a sweet treat or pick me up. They are loaded with vitamins and supplements for weight loss. They were on sale at Bi- Low for $1.00 each until today. I stock up on them because they are almost $2.00 normally. Walmart sells them for $1.50 though. You really should try them.

Well I've got to try to go back to bed. I am getting a cold. I have felt week all day and my face was really red and hot earlier. I woke up around 10 and my throat is sore and itchy. I'm thinking about buying that Zicam stuff. has anyone tried it to stop a cold? Well night night ladies!

MyCarolinagirls · 03-18-2008, 06:49 AM

Morning girls! I'm down again today another 1.6 pounds to 209! Boy this is really working now that I've cut out all the soda, no junk and tons of water. I bought a huge box of eggs, like 5 dozen. LOL 2 1/2 are for Easter but it was funny at the checkout. Well I'm off to have a shake with 2 eggs and WATER. I hope everyone has a great day!

Virgo_17 · 03-18-2008, 07:01 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm down about 3 pounds since last Wednesday. I think TOM is on its way, so I'm not losing as quickly as usual. I also slipped up a little on Saturday night. We went to P.F. Changs for a friend's birthday and they served a bunch of different entrees family style, so I couldn't really choose my meal. Oh well, I got right back on track Sunday morning.

I've had to add back in some vegetables because I'm having a major problem staying regular with just eating meat and eggs. What do you guys do to help things move along?

Parisfox · 03-18-2008, 10:40 AM

I bounced UP 0.2 of a pound....which really isn't any worse than "holding" so I'm not too concerned. I did have more calories than normal yesterday.

Virgo...I use magnesium pills to "keep things moving." You should be taking Calcium/Magnesium every day anyway. Just up the magnesium until you find the dose that works for you. I just get the cheapo magnesium pills that Walmart sells. I "think" they are 400mg each. Be careful you don't take too much or you will have the opposite problem.

Eigna · 03-18-2008, 11:08 AM

[COLOR=DimGray]Well, After being very good yesterday, I was UP 1.1 pounds this morning!
I think I overdid it with the exercise yesterday (over 1 hour walking/jogging) because I feel sore all over, so I'm guessing that pound is water retention...Anyway...I feel good I'm doing something for myself!
MyCarolina: You're doing so great! Congrats on the loss and keep it up! don't blow the momentum!
Alphabeth: I know a lot of people here don't do it, but I'm a confessed coffee addict, and I've NEVER left it since I started this almost a year ago...not even when I was losing 0.5-1 pound a day...It did not affect my weight loss...although everyone is different...you have to judge for yourself.
Paris: Hope tomorrow takes that little weight off along with a whole new pound!
Virgo: Flax seed muffins do the trick for me...but they may stall some people...Try one in the morning.

Everyone I'm not mentioning HI! Let's KUTGW, hope you're all doing GREAT!

Have a nice one...

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gillygum · 03-18-2008, 12:05 PM

angie! i agree!! coffee actually helps me i think! it decreases my appetite, gives me a bit of energy, and keeps me regular. i hadn't really started drinking it til the beginning of this year. but now i have it daily!

i think i've finally found what works for me:
EGGS, coffee, lots of water!!, tuna, and taking my vitamins!

i'm happy!!

the scale keeps moving down! let's hope that continues!

Antigone · 03-18-2008, 12:25 PM

^Me too! Coffee helps me. It keeps me from snacking.

I take it with about half a teaspoon of coconut oil and its so good. I also discovered that when I have eggs for two meals/day I lose weight. But then again it might just be purely coincidental.

Cat430 · 03-18-2008, 06:02 PM

[COLOR="Green"]Well I lost the extra pound I put on from this weekend and lost two more along with it. I am thrilled

Congrats to all you losers!

Angie- When I exercised and got sore I gained a pound, I think it was the water retention too! It will be gone quickly I'm sure.

Congrats MyCarolinaGirls on the weightloss, hope it never stops!

Gillygum: finding what works for you is a big struggle, congrats on finding it

Coffee and magnesium keeps me regular as well!

KUTGW everyone, hope the whoosh fairy comes your way![/COLOR]

Virgo_17 · 03-19-2008, 07:56 AM

I've been bouncing around the past couple of days. I know TOM is looming...plus I've got a head cold/tummy thing that's not helping.

Oh well, I'm sticking to mostly meat/eggs. I did have a flax muffin on monday night followed by bacon and eggs the next morning, that helped with the constipation issue.

This morning I had 3 eggs, 1 slice provolone cheese, and a sprinkle of real bacon bits...

I'll probably have tuna for lunch and dinner, maybe over lettuce for a little extra fiber. I know it's not technically meat/eggs, but it's way cleaner than I normally eat, which is a good thing.

Virgo_17 · 03-19-2008, 07:59 AM

Sounds like I need to take up drinking coffee...I did have a coffee from Starbucks last night for the first time in a while...but that has yet to do anything

Eigna · 03-19-2008, 09:26 AM

[COLOR=DimGray]Good Morning everyone:

I'm FINALLY down 2.1 pounds BUT I did even more exercise yesterday than the day before (around an hour and a half) and now I'm REALLY sore...I'll just do like 20 minutes today and relax and see how it goes...
About the coffee again...everyone has to see what works for them and if it doesn't stall you, then why give it up...I just don't want anyone to think I'm encouraging it's use....for me, as I said, is an addiction like any other and you all know that all addictions are bad...
I hope everyone is doing great, we'll keep in touch, let's KUTGW!

Take Care...

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Gracie514 · 03-19-2008, 12:35 PM

Hello Ladies!

Angie I love your new pic ~ you look great! All your exercise is really paying off! I'm struggling with staying strict M/E as TOM is due on Saturday. I really crave chocolate the week before TOM. Oh well, I may just wait it out and start over new once TOM starts. It's those darn hormones

I also find that coffee helps "move things along" plus gives me energy. I usually have 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup at about 2 pm. It has never really caused a stall for me, but everyone is different. You just have to see what works best for you.

Everyone KUTGW, summer is just around the corner!

Parisfox · 03-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Bounced up another 0.2 of a pound. Yesterday was on plan and today will be too. So far I've had a protein shake for lunch and a boiled egg for a snack. Having a NY Strip steak and a small lettuce salad w/Ranch dressing for dinner.

Congrats to all the losers....and hugs to those struggling....

MyCarolinagirls · 03-19-2008, 07:50 PM

Hi girls! Well i was up this morning??? 1 pound. I'm not sure why? No worries though. I've got a long road ahead of me and I'm doing great so far.

I had a shake fro breakfast and a boiled egg. Three slices of roast beef for lunch and 1/2 of a pork steak for dinner. A ton of water too. Oh and a fuze today. LOL I hope I'm down in the morning!

Congrats Eigna and Cat on your losses!

Judy just stick with it. It's weird how the scale can go up and down in one day isn't it. ?? As long as we try the weight will come off.

TTYL girls. I'm ready for bed!

gillygum · 03-19-2008, 08:14 PM

Yayy!!! [COLOR="Lime"]Spring[/COLOR] begins tomorrow!!!!

Congratulations everyone with keeping on track!

I still have small amounts of veggies and cheese sometimes with M&E. For example, onions and cheddar in my omelets, and then today I somewhat veered and had a few bites of cottage cheese. But at least it was still LC?

I had no loss this morning, but no gain either. I'm the exact same as yesterday, 154.4. But TOM just arrived yesterday, so I'm just happy I didn't go UP!

Cat430 · 03-20-2008, 06:25 AM

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[COLOR="SeaGreen"]Finally spring is here I am so excited.

Angie & Gilly - love the new pics, you both look great!

Virgo - Like Angie coffee is an addiction so I wouldn't take it up just to get yourself moving.

Gracie - Hang in there, hopefully it will be over soon. I will never give up chocolate completely I

it too much

Mycarolinagirls - Hope the weight is off today, you look like you ate really great yesterday. Sometimes you just bounce

I was up two ounces yesterday, but am down a half pound today. I have exercised everyday and stayed on plan. I am heading to Atlanta at the end of next week so I want to feel good in those shorts.

Congrats to all you losers and

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Virgo_17 · 03-20-2008, 07:40 AM

Good morning everyone!

Happy to report that I am down to 230.2 this morning. I've been bouncing between 231 and 232, so I was happy to see that.

I just had a flax muffin w/ peanut butter for breakfast.

Carolina-You may be retaining water from the sodium in the roast beef and pork. Just drink lots of water today and you'll be fine.

Gilly-If you holding steady and TOM just arrived, you're sure to have a whoosh!

Eigna · 03-20-2008, 09:29 AM

[COLOR=DimGray]Hey Everyone! Finally the scale has moved consistently 2 days in a row! I was down 1.1 pounds yesterday and 0.8 of a pound today! I hope this trend keeps going! I so want to be in the 120's when I meet over 50 family members I haven's seen in years in Puerto Vallarta!
Yesterday I went to an Asian Supermarket and found some Coconut Cream that has 3g of carbs per 1/2 cup!!! I've used coconut cream before but it always has sugar....the only thing similar is the milk and it doesn't cut it...
Sooo I had a little over half a cup with Cinnamon, splenda and some other spices and it was SOOO great I thought I would bounce! I even had it at around 11pm! I am THRILLED! and it's only 0.79 cents a 2.5 cup can! Anyways....I don't know how many of you even like coconut, but when you're from the Caribbean like me, it's an every day necessity!

MyCarolina: I'm sure it's just a weight fluctuation, watch carefully what you eat, just in case it continues...But you're doing GREAT, just a few steps from ONEderland again!

Gilly: I agree, you do look very pretty! KUTGW!

Cat and Virgo: Congrats on the loss!!!

Gracie: Just low carb your TOM days ( I usually do) and buy some Russell Stover's Sugar Free chocolate, I bet THAT will get some things moving LOL anyways, it'll help with water retention...

Paris: I hope the scale had good news today!

Everyone I'm not mentioning, A big Hug...hang in there and lets KUTGW!

Take Care...
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gillygum · 03-20-2008, 12:45 PM

Haha, awww! Thanks Cat & Angie!! You guys are so sweet!
And Angie! I love your new pic too! I'm super jealous of your figure!!

Well, I guess I spoke too soon, because this morning I was UP 3.6 FREAKIN POUNDS!!!
How does that even happen?!! That makes me soooo upset! I'm back at 158 now. UGHH!
I was on track and everything yesterday! I haven't been going to the bathroom lately though. I'm gonna have an EGG day today. And hope for the best on the scale tomorrow!

Cat430 · 03-21-2008, 05:32 AM

[COLOR="Purple"]TGIF and yipee Easter is almost here...all those hard boiled eggs and all those recipes to try out

Although we have a chance of snow today, I am still in good spirits. I didn't lose or gain yesterday, probably due to the fact that I ate a little more fat than usual, including pork rinds, needed something crunchy,way too many hotwings, and some cheese. I would have been okay but I couldn't exercise, I was just too dang busy.

Congrats Eniga and Virgo on your weight loss, hope it keeps going for you

Don't worry Gilly, it will come back off, just stick with it. You might want to try Milk of Magnesia, that should help get things moving. I read in a book once that if you don't eat a lot of roughage there won't be a lot of roughage, but cleaning house is always a good thing

Have a great Easter weekend everyone, I have a math final and a paper to write so I am not sure I will get back in to post!

WHY DON'T THEY MAKE SUGAR-FREE JELLY BEANS!!! Life just isn't fair

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gillygum · 03-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Haha! Ok, well now I'm down to 153.7. So apparently my scale or body just likes to play games on me?

Hey! I think they actually DO sell SF jelly beans!! I swear I've seen em at Walgreen's!

Parisfox · 03-21-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MyCarolinagirls

Hi girls! Well i was up this morning??? 1 pound. I'm not sure why? No worries though. I've got a long road ahead of me and I'm doing great so far.

Judy just stick with it. It's weird how the scale can go up and down in one day isn't it. ?? As long as we try the weight will come off.

Jennifer...Like you said, "As long as we try the weight will come off." If I didn't believe that, it would be even harder. Although, even if it didn't come off, I feel so much better since I stopped eating carbs and low-fat that I still wouldn't give up this WOE. I feel too much better and have so much more energy eating this way.

So...hang in there, do the best you can and this WILL work!!

Angie...Congrats on the loss and thanks for thinking of me...I didn't get here yesterday, but was DOWN 0.8 of a pound yesterday and 0.2 of a pound this morning....so that's 1 pound. Will have another on plan day today so hopefully, there will be more down reports from me soon. KUTGW.

Congrats to ALL the losers out there....and hugs to those struggling and/or bouncing (like me).

I've seen SF Jelly Beans...but they have malitol or sorbitol in them.

Now if you want to get things moving, just eat too much of either of those ingredients. Of course, they will give you the stinkiest gas you can imagine and no one will want to be in a room with you....not even yourself!!

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Cat430 · 03-21-2008, 08:10 PM

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Well I just must be blind. Maybe that is a good thing, I would probably just eat the whole bag and then I wouldn't be able to stand being around myself...

I was too busy to exercise again tonight, darn finals. I am very stressed and I really just wanted to eat everything in sight.

So I grabbed my laptop and headed to bed, away from the kitchen. Even with my "I am starving" feeling I ended up finishing off my chicken wings and a little bit of cheese, well OK too much cheese.

It was the only thing I thought wouldn't totally destroy all my progress. I was out of Chocolate Cherry Diet Dr. Pepper, so I went for the cheese

Congrats to all you Losers!

Hope everyone one who is reading, but unable to post has a great Easter, we miss hearing from you!!![/COLOR]

03-17-2008, 06:43 AM	#181
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 334 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="SeaGreen"]So I bounced a little bit this past weekend. I was up almost 1/2 a pound Saturday morning (not sure why), stayed the same on Sunday, but then I was up a whole pound this morning. Couldn't have been that my DH went and picked up Chinese food and I had six Oreos for dinner last night! and it really didn't make me happy, I will try to keep that in mind next time Back on the horse today and I will get all my water in which should help to get all the sodium out from the Chinese food. AlphaBeth1017 and back to dr4g0nfly - you are too funny I think I remember that truck vaguely... and of course to thenewme2be - always great to read your posts! Congrats to all the losers KUTGW, you are awesome. Happy St Patricks Day![/COLOR] __________________ Cat 139 138 137 136 135 134133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110 GOAL

03-17-2008, 10:06 AM	#184
Eigna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 275 Gallery: Eigna Stats: 178/142/127@5',2.5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/2007	[COLOR=DimGray]Hi Everyone! Had a bit of a busy weekend, and made it thru very well...but on Saturday evening, my hubby wanted us to watch a movie at home and poured a glass of Bailey's I drank very little of it, but yesterday I was up 0.8 of a pound...But yesterday I stayed on plan pretty well, and went to bed early...unfortunately I woke up at around 11pm...with some kind of anxiety attack..it was SOO horrible! I can't really explain it...had some camomille, went back to bed and it was worse....so I turned the tv on..and then I started looking for sweets I ate a cinnamon roll...but today I was down 0.2 of a pound...I plan to excersise really hard and drink a lot of water....to see if it doesn't show tomorrow.. New2bme: Thanks for the birthday wishes! So glad to see you back! no matter how much you weight! You'll lose them soon, as long as you worry about your health and boy, you know...you're on the right track! MyCarolina: Glad to see you back also! And you're losing weight so fast it's awesome! just don't get discouraged, and if you fall off the wagon, just come back on! Paris and Gilly: KUTGW! dr4g0nfly and alphabet: You're on the right track! Cutepixi: Hope you feel better soon! Everyone I'm not mentioning, sorry, but HI! Let's do this! Have a great St. Patricks! Take Care... [/COLOR] __________________ [COLOR=DimGray]´¨) ¸.• ´¸.•´¨) ¸.•¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•'ANGIE...[/COLOR]

03-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#186
AlphaBeth1017 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 25 Gallery: AlphaBeth1017 Stats: 150/146/133 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	thanks Paris, for the info...I'm doing ok, with modifications... I know I should be very, very strict...but I really have a hard time without a cup of decaf or a cup of tea...the cream and 1 splenda help with any sweet cravings...I just made a london broil, and some shrimp scampi for dh...I know I will have a few shrimp...I feel great, though...I did lose a few (maybe 2 lbs) and I've been walking a lot...so I'm not letting the scale dictate! I will check the scale again next Monday...! Also, how do those FUZi drinks taste? I saw them at costco, but thought they'd be too high carb...What's the deal? Thanks for the support! Beth

03-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#188
MyCarolinagirls Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 805 Gallery: MyCarolinagirls Stats: 232/149-2005//NOW 244/188/140 WOE: Very Low Carb & M/E Start Date: Jan. 05-Oct 05/March 14,2008	Great job Judy! Down down we go! Eigna, Thank you! I am trying so hard to stick with it. I know I'm losing fast right now. I hope it doesn't slow down too much, I know it will soon. I hope you get to feeling better. Lynn, Hi. I've been wondering how you were doing. Don't let TOM stop you from doing this. Beth, The Fuze drinks are amazing! I just love them! They have the slenderize drinks that are lowcarb. Each bottle is 2 servings and they have between 1- 2 carbs per serving. I just drink 1/2 a bottle for a sweet treat or pick me up. They are loaded with vitamins and supplements for weight loss. They were on sale at Bi- Low for $1.00 each until today. I stock up on them because they are almost $2.00 normally. Walmart sells them for $1.50 though. You really should try them. Well I've got to try to go back to bed. I am getting a cold. I have felt week all day and my face was really red and hot earlier. I woke up around 10 and my throat is sore and itchy. I'm thinking about buying that Zicam stuff. has anyone tried it to stop a cold? Well night night ladies! __________________ [COLOR="Magenta"]*~ºOº~~ºOº~~ºOºº~~ºOº~~ºOº~~ºOº~~ºOº~[/COLOR] [COLOR="Black"][COLOR="Black"]JENNIFER[/COLOR][/COLOR]**

03-18-2008, 07:01 AM	#190
Virgo_17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 177 Gallery: Virgo_17 Stats: 254/241/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2009	Hi Everyone, I'm down about 3 pounds since last Wednesday. I think TOM is on its way, so I'm not losing as quickly as usual. I also slipped up a little on Saturday night. We went to P.F. Changs for a friend's birthday and they served a bunch of different entrees family style, so I couldn't really choose my meal. Oh well, I got right back on track Sunday morning. I've had to add back in some vegetables because I'm having a major problem staying regular with just eating meat and eggs. What do you guys do to help things move along? __________________ Starting Over 05/11/09 Mini-goal #1: 229 by June 1st

03-17-2008, 08:48 AM	#182
MyCarolinagirls Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 805 Gallery: MyCarolinagirls Stats: 232/149-2005//NOW 244/188/140 WOE: Very Low Carb & M/E Start Date: Jan. 05-Oct 05/March 14,2008	Morning girls! Where is everyone at? It's quiet around here. You guys we can do this! The warmer weather is coming up fast and I know we all want to be smaller by then! So get to it. One day at a time. Well I'm down again today to 210.6! I'm really motivated and sticking with it. I can't wait to reach wonderland. I hope everyone has a great day!

03-17-2008, 09:04 AM	#183
Parisfox MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LaVista, NE Posts: 1,742 Gallery: Parisfox	Good morning and I was DOWN another 0.6 of a pound. MUCH better than UP!! ..................................... Congrats to all the losers.... newbies and those returning. WE CAN DO THIS!! Work your plan and your plan will work!!! Have a great day....WCBL.

03-17-2008, 02:30 PM	#185
lynnp Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,418 Gallery: lynnp Stats: size 26/22/size 6 WOE: protein and vlc Start Date: October 20, 2008	Hello all... back to those returning and to those here for the first time. TOM hit hard on Sat and has shown no signs of going elsewhere any time soon. Judy I love the idea for cream soup of protein..sounds yummy. Feel better cutepixy. Happy St. Pats day to all.

03-18-2008, 06:49 AM	#189
MyCarolinagirls Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 805 Gallery: MyCarolinagirls Stats: 232/149-2005//NOW 244/188/140 WOE: Very Low Carb & M/E Start Date: Jan. 05-Oct 05/March 14,2008	Morning girls! I'm down again today another 1.6 pounds to 209! Boy this is really working now that I've cut out all the soda, no junk and tons of water. I bought a huge box of eggs, like 5 dozen. LOL 2 1/2 are for Easter but it was funny at the checkout. Well I'm off to have a shake with 2 eggs and WATER. I hope everyone has a great day!

03-18-2008, 10:40 AM	#191
Parisfox MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LaVista, NE Posts: 1,742 Gallery: Parisfox	I bounced UP 0.2 of a pound....which really isn't any worse than "holding" so I'm not too concerned. I did have more calories than normal yesterday. Virgo...I use magnesium pills to "keep things moving." You should be taking Calcium/Magnesium every day anyway. Just up the magnesium until you find the dose that works for you. I just get the cheapo magnesium pills that Walmart sells. I "think" they are 400mg each. Be careful you don't take too much or you will have the opposite problem.

03-18-2008, 11:08 AM	#192
Eigna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 275 Gallery: Eigna Stats: 178/142/127@5',2.5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/2007	Good Morning Everyone! [COLOR=DimGray]Well, After being very good yesterday, I was UP 1.1 pounds this morning! I think I overdid it with the exercise yesterday (over 1 hour walking/jogging) because I feel sore all over, so I'm guessing that pound is water retention...Anyway...I feel good I'm doing something for myself! MyCarolina: You're doing so great! Congrats on the loss and keep it up! don't blow the momentum! Alphabeth: I know a lot of people here don't do it, but I'm a confessed coffee addict, and I've NEVER left it since I started this almost a year ago...not even when I was losing 0.5-1 pound a day...It did not affect my weight loss...although everyone is different...you have to judge for yourself. Paris: Hope tomorrow takes that little weight off along with a whole new pound! Virgo: Flax seed muffins do the trick for me...but they may stall some people...Try one in the morning. Everyone I'm not mentioning HI! Let's KUTGW, hope you're all doing GREAT! Have a nice one... [/COLOR]

03-18-2008, 12:05 PM	#193
gillygum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 227 Gallery: gillygum	angie! i agree!! coffee actually helps me i think! it decreases my appetite, gives me a bit of energy, and keeps me regular. i hadn't really started drinking it til the beginning of this year. but now i have it daily! i think i've finally found what works for me: EGGS, coffee, lots of water!!, tuna, and taking my vitamins! i'm happy!! the scale keeps moving down! let's hope that continues!

03-18-2008, 12:25 PM	#194
Antigone Guest Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,114 Gallery: Antigone	^Me too! Coffee helps me. It keeps me from snacking. I take it with about half a teaspoon of coconut oil and its so good. I also discovered that when I have eggs for two meals/day I lose weight. But then again it might just be purely coincidental.

03-18-2008, 06:02 PM	#195
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 334 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="Green"]Well I lost the extra pound I put on from this weekend and lost two more along with it. I am thrilled Congrats to all you losers! Angie- When I exercised and got sore I gained a pound, I think it was the water retention too! It will be gone quickly I'm sure. Congrats MyCarolinaGirls on the weightloss, hope it never stops! Gillygum: finding what works for you is a big struggle, congrats on finding it Coffee and magnesium keeps me regular as well! KUTGW everyone, hope the whoosh fairy comes your way![/COLOR]

03-19-2008, 07:56 AM	#196
Virgo_17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 177 Gallery: Virgo_17 Stats: 254/241/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2009	I've been bouncing around the past couple of days. I know TOM is looming...plus I've got a head cold/tummy thing that's not helping. Oh well, I'm sticking to mostly meat/eggs. I did have a flax muffin on monday night followed by bacon and eggs the next morning, that helped with the constipation issue. This morning I had 3 eggs, 1 slice provolone cheese, and a sprinkle of real bacon bits... I'll probably have tuna for lunch and dinner, maybe over lettuce for a little extra fiber. I know it's not technically meat/eggs, but it's way cleaner than I normally eat, which is a good thing.

03-19-2008, 07:59 AM	#197
Virgo_17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 177 Gallery: Virgo_17 Stats: 254/241/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2009	Sounds like I need to take up drinking coffee...I did have a coffee from Starbucks last night for the first time in a while...but that has yet to do anything

03-19-2008, 09:26 AM	#198
Eigna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 275 Gallery: Eigna Stats: 178/142/127@5',2.5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/2007	[COLOR=DimGray]Good Morning everyone: I'm FINALLY down 2.1 pounds BUT I did even more exercise yesterday than the day before (around an hour and a half) and now I'm REALLY sore...I'll just do like 20 minutes today and relax and see how it goes... About the coffee again...everyone has to see what works for them and if it doesn't stall you, then why give it up...I just don't want anyone to think I'm encouraging it's use....for me, as I said, is an addiction like any other and you all know that all addictions are bad... I hope everyone is doing great, we'll keep in touch, let's KUTGW! Take Care... [/COLOR]

03-19-2008, 12:35 PM	#199
Gracie514 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: 227/202.2/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/4/09	Hello Ladies! Angie I love your new pic ~ you look great! All your exercise is really paying off! I'm struggling with staying strict M/E as TOM is due on Saturday. I really crave chocolate the week before TOM. Oh well, I may just wait it out and start over new once TOM starts. It's those darn hormones I also find that coffee helps "move things along" plus gives me energy. I usually have 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup at about 2 pm. It has never really caused a stall for me, but everyone is different. You just have to see what works best for you. Everyone KUTGW, summer is just around the corner! __________________ Gracie hcg week #1 -9.4# (217.6-208.2) hcg week #2 -2.6# (208.2-205.6) 10 POUND CLUB!!! 08/22/2009 15 POUND CLUB!!! 10/15/2009 20 POUND CLUB!!! 10/29/2009 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...t-healthy.html

03-19-2008, 02:59 PM	#200
Parisfox MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LaVista, NE Posts: 1,742 Gallery: Parisfox	Bounced up another 0.2 of a pound. Yesterday was on plan and today will be too. So far I've had a protein shake for lunch and a boiled egg for a snack. Having a NY Strip steak and a small lettuce salad w/Ranch dressing for dinner. Congrats to all the losers....and hugs to those struggling....

03-19-2008, 07:50 PM	#201
MyCarolinagirls Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 805 Gallery: MyCarolinagirls Stats: 232/149-2005//NOW 244/188/140 WOE: Very Low Carb & M/E Start Date: Jan. 05-Oct 05/March 14,2008	Hi girls! Well i was up this morning??? 1 pound. I'm not sure why? No worries though. I've got a long road ahead of me and I'm doing great so far. I had a shake fro breakfast and a boiled egg. Three slices of roast beef for lunch and 1/2 of a pork steak for dinner. A ton of water too. Oh and a fuze today. LOL I hope I'm down in the morning! Congrats Eigna and Cat on your losses! Judy just stick with it. It's weird how the scale can go up and down in one day isn't it. ?? As long as we try the weight will come off. TTYL girls. I'm ready for bed!

03-19-2008, 08:14 PM	#202
gillygum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 227 Gallery: gillygum	Yayy!!! [COLOR="Lime"]Spring[/COLOR] begins tomorrow!!!! Congratulations everyone with keeping on track! I still have small amounts of veggies and cheese sometimes with M&E. For example, onions and cheddar in my omelets, and then today I somewhat veered and had a few bites of cottage cheese. But at least it was still LC? I had no loss this morning, but no gain either. I'm the exact same as yesterday, 154.4. But TOM just arrived yesterday, so I'm just happy I didn't go UP!

03-20-2008, 06:25 AM	#203
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 334 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="Magenta"]H[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]A[/COLOR][COLOR="Lime"]P[/COLOR][COLOR="SandyBrown"]P[/COLOR][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Y[/COLOR] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]S[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]P[/COLOR][COLOR="Orange"]R[/COLOR][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I[/COLOR][COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]N[/COLOR][COLOR="Magenta"]G[/COLOR] [COLOR="SeaGreen"]Finally spring is here I am so excited. Angie & Gilly - love the new pics, you both look great! Virgo - Like Angie coffee is an addiction so I wouldn't take it up just to get yourself moving. Gracie - Hang in there, hopefully it will be over soon. I will never give up chocolate completely I it too much Mycarolinagirls - Hope the weight is off today, you look like you ate really great yesterday. Sometimes you just bounce I was up two ounces yesterday, but am down a half pound today. I have exercised everyday and stayed on plan. I am heading to Atlanta at the end of next week so I want to feel good in those shorts. Congrats to all you losers and to all those struggling with the craving demons.[/COLOR]

03-20-2008, 07:40 AM	#204
Virgo_17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 177 Gallery: Virgo_17 Stats: 254/241/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2009	Good morning everyone! Happy to report that I am down to 230.2 this morning. I've been bouncing between 231 and 232, so I was happy to see that. I just had a flax muffin w/ peanut butter for breakfast. Carolina-You may be retaining water from the sodium in the roast beef and pork. Just drink lots of water today and you'll be fine. Gilly-If you holding steady and TOM just arrived, you're sure to have a whoosh!

03-20-2008, 09:29 AM	#205
Eigna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 275 Gallery: Eigna Stats: 178/142/127@5',2.5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 03/21/2007	Good Morning Ladies! [COLOR=DimGray]Hey Everyone! Finally the scale has moved consistently 2 days in a row! I was down 1.1 pounds yesterday and 0.8 of a pound today! I hope this trend keeps going! I so want to be in the 120's when I meet over 50 family members I haven's seen in years in Puerto Vallarta! Yesterday I went to an Asian Supermarket and found some Coconut Cream that has 3g of carbs per 1/2 cup!!! I've used coconut cream before but it always has sugar....the only thing similar is the milk and it doesn't cut it... Sooo I had a little over half a cup with Cinnamon, splenda and some other spices and it was SOOO great I thought I would bounce! I even had it at around 11pm! I am THRILLED! and it's only 0.79 cents a 2.5 cup can! Anyways....I don't know how many of you even like coconut, but when you're from the Caribbean like me, it's an every day necessity! MyCarolina: I'm sure it's just a weight fluctuation, watch carefully what you eat, just in case it continues...But you're doing GREAT, just a few steps from ONEderland again! Gilly: I agree, you do look very pretty! KUTGW! Cat and Virgo: Congrats on the loss!!! Gracie: Just low carb your TOM days ( I usually do) and buy some Russell Stover's Sugar Free chocolate, I bet THAT will get some things moving LOL anyways, it'll help with water retention... Paris: I hope the scale had good news today! Everyone I'm not mentioning, A big Hug...hang in there and lets KUTGW! Take Care... [/COLOR]

03-20-2008, 12:45 PM	#206
gillygum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 227 Gallery: gillygum	Haha, awww! Thanks Cat & Angie!! You guys are so sweet! And Angie! I love your new pic too! I'm super jealous of your figure!! Well, I guess I spoke too soon, because this morning I was UP 3.6 FREAKIN POUNDS!!! How does that even happen?!! That makes me soooo upset! I'm back at 158 now. UGHH! I was on track and everything yesterday! I haven't been going to the bathroom lately though. I'm gonna have an EGG day today. And hope for the best on the scale tomorrow!

03-21-2008, 05:32 AM	#207
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 334 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="Purple"]TGIF and yipee Easter is almost here...all those hard boiled eggs and all those recipes to try out Although we have a chance of snow today, I am still in good spirits. I didn't lose or gain yesterday, probably due to the fact that I ate a little more fat than usual, including pork rinds, needed something crunchy,way too many hotwings, and some cheese. I would have been okay but I couldn't exercise, I was just too dang busy. Congrats Eniga and Virgo on your weight loss, hope it keeps going for you Don't worry Gilly, it will come back off, just stick with it. You might want to try Milk of Magnesia, that should help get things moving. I read in a book once that if you don't eat a lot of roughage there won't be a lot of roughage, but cleaning house is always a good thing Have a great Easter weekend everyone, I have a math final and a paper to write so I am not sure I will get back in to post! WHY DON'T THEY MAKE SUGAR-FREE JELLY BEANS!!! Life just isn't fair [/COLOR]

03-21-2008, 08:00 AM	#208
gillygum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 227 Gallery: gillygum	Haha! Ok, well now I'm down to 153.7. So apparently my scale or body just likes to play games on me? Hey! I think they actually DO sell SF jelly beans!! I swear I've seen em at Walgreen's!

03-21-2008, 08:10 PM	#210
Cat430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 334 Gallery: Cat430 Stats: 5'3 160/138/110 WOE: Stillman's QWL	[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Well I just must be blind. Maybe that is a good thing, I would probably just eat the whole bag and then I wouldn't be able to stand being around myself... I was too busy to exercise again tonight, darn finals. I am very stressed and I really just wanted to eat everything in sight. So I grabbed my laptop and headed to bed, away from the kitchen. Even with my "I am starving" feeling I ended up finishing off my chicken wings and a little bit of cheese, well OK too much cheese. It was the only thing I thought wouldn't totally destroy all my progress. I was out of Chocolate Cherry Diet Dr. Pepper, so I went for the cheese Congrats to all you Losers! Hope everyone one who is reading, but unable to post has a great Easter, we miss hearing from you!!![/COLOR]

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