Accountability Not Excuses - April 08 - Page 3

*KatNip* · 04-05-2008, 10:13 AM

Hola ladies!!

So I just got back from the health food store, and the lady there sees me all the time, It was kind of embarrassing to talk about poop with her, but she has known all my other issues LOL. So appearantly if you crave chocolate, you are probably deficient in magnesium. I mean, i went in there TO buy magnesium so she didn't have to tell me all a bout magnesium, but I did have to admit i have been addinge xtra cocoa to my morning latte. My fit day chart looks great for the most part (the nutrients part) but my calcium is SUPER low, that's NO GOOD either. So I found the perfect supplement for me. It's called Nerve & Osteo support by country Life. It has a 2:1 magnesium to calcium ratio, and also includes Vit D and Iodine. Which are all necessary. I also got this herbal tea call "smooth move"

It's the same brand that makes my mother's milk tea, but I just find the name soooooo funny! Anyhow, I'm drinking that right now and took my magnesium a lil while ago. I also bought a Whey & greens protein powder that is sweetened with stevia, so it's only 2carbs for 2 scoops!

20g of protein, it has tons of vit A (from Spirulina,chlorella,barley grass, alfalfa) it also has vit C,E,K<B-6,B-12,Calcium,Iron,Phosphorus,Magnesium and potassium. WOW!!

It's like complete nutrition!

Now I have to taste test it! I hope it's not

I'm not too crazy about protein powder, but I was gonna add a superfood to my diet anyway, so this will do

So I got on the scale this morning

I'm up half a pound.

I dunno why, but I'm feeling SO discouraged. No, I don't plan to go binge or take it out on food, but reallyf eel let down. The scale has only been fluctuating UP, not down.

Last night I went over on my carbs by 10

all because I ate cabbage, it's not like I went to go eat cake kwim? I drink at least 72oz of water a day and I don't cheat, not once have I cheated.

I'm NOT happy about this.

cdn_gal · 04-05-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

So I just got back from the health food store, and the lady there sees me all the time, It was kind of embarrassing to talk about poop with her, but she has known all my other issues LOL.

Lucy said poop!

Glad you found something to try!!

Now about the half lb..... Don't fret so much girl, it's obviously a lack of too much poop!

1/2 pound is nothing, and fluctuations happen, its a part of life... You did not gain a half pound of fat, but rather water weight... Could be from anything, salt, cheese, protein, who knows, but plz don't get discouraged... You'll find you'll fluctuate all through your journey, and yes, it IS normal!! Now chin up, and get back to the serious matters here.. Happy pooping!!

Linda

robnkin · 04-05-2008, 11:59 AM

Hello everyone,

I hope you all are having a great weekend! It is dismal and raining here in North Carolina. At least it has warmed up somewhat. Spring hasn't fully "sprung" here yet in my opinion! Everytime I think warmer spring weather is here for good ... we get another cold front! I know... I shouldn't complain because I have relatives up north who have it a lot worse! It's just that I LOVE warm weather!

Well, just to keep me "accountable" I will post today's menu. I am dying to get on the scale but I am restraining myself until next Tuesday. That way I have less chance of sbatoging myself in my first week back on a L/C diet.

Menu:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ unsweetened strawberries (splenda)
Lunch: L/C sub with turkey breast, green pepper, tomato, lettuce and muenster cheese
Dinner: Chicken breast and salad

Have a great day!

Angelica

lcq · 04-05-2008, 12:38 PM

Ok all troops ar accounted for except :

Angelica & Teresa.........get your butts in here....especially you miss Teresa...yes I can feel you lurking in the background

.....come on I have told you all I can...you even got the soft shoe....so there is nothing else to be afraid of

.........BUT the longer you take to get back to being accountable the worse it will be for YOU

Quote:

Originally Posted by munchin missy

.............Your so right I need to up my veggies, I just have a hard time eating any other than salad. My dinner yesterday was a taco salad, it had lettuce and tomatoes, and the sauerkraut is cabbage do those count.

.......................I've been taking carnitine since I heard it's helpful to build muscle and burn fat. I also take womens once a day vitamin. What kinds of vitamins do you guys like.

yea girl those veggies do count.....I am not a big veggie fan....so i like to hide them in food too

As for Vitamins.......I take a bunch of stull but not at the same time......I use the Nutralite brand of products and I use:

multivitamins called Double X

L-Carnatine
Omega 3
concenttrated

fruit & veg ( thah's why I don't feel so bad about my lack of veggies)

ginko for brain health and memory......needs no explanation
CLA
Vitamin C & D
glucosamine
and some others

that I cant remember.....i need to take more ginko

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdn_gal

.............Just like I never go to the store or anywhere else for that matter, with no make-up or a bra! You never know whom you might run in to..(could be my husband)

......................
diet dr pepper and NO WATER!

(Lisa knows how much I like water)

I might take a chance to run to the store without the makeup....I got a hubby already so I don't want to entice anyone ya know

...however NEVER will I leave the house without a bra......cause I only have two hands and I would have to hold them up.....so how could I hold my handbag

As for Lei and water....it's like me and Veggies....just no love there

Quote:

Originally Posted by DENMW

threadjacking again
Did I hear choclate AND peanutbutter?

Let's have that recipe girl!

CC

Linda

..nice of you to drop by......hey that is the recipe

y

Quote:

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Hola ladies!!..........So I got on the scale this morning

I'm up half a pound.

I dunno why, but I'm feeling SO discouraged...... I drink at least 72oz of water a day and I don't cheat, not once have I cheated.

I'm NOT happy about this.

Lucy...you are like a walking drug store....I can't keep up with all your supplements

now as for the 1/2 pound....I remember i used to get so fanatical about the slightest gain on the scale.....it took me years to realise that this was a lifetime change for me and I had to learn to relax and enjoy each day......you know you are not cheating, so your body is just adjusting....I would tell you to lay off the scale for a couple of days....but who would i be fooling

.....so jsust relax and try to shift your focus a bit and I PROMISE YOU the scale will respond positively soon

cdn_gal · 04-05-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

Ok all troops are accounted for except :

Angelica

Um, she did post, a half hour before you did...

Perhaps another capsule of ginko for brain health and memory will help?

I'm just sayin...

Teresa123 · 04-05-2008, 01:18 PM

I'm here, I'm here! I need to go back and catch up on reading. I actually made it through the day yesterday just fine. I ate a ton of food, but nothing off plan. Sadly, the scale stayed the same this morning, but that's OK, I just wanted to get past the out of control feeling and I'll start dealing with the weight gain next week. I really thought I would be back here yesterday but the work day got away from me as it sometimes does, and I had plans with friends after work last night. I didn't get home until 4am! I think just getting out with friends and getting some distance from my own silly problems (not that they're silly, just not as big as I am making them in my own head) was exactly what I needed. Now I'm going to go read how all of you wonderful ladies are doing, bbiab.

*KatNip* · 04-05-2008, 01:29 PM

Lisa- I don't take too many, it's what's in them that make sit sound like alot. Are you keeping track of them?? LOL sorry i confused you

If you ARE keeping track here's what I take.

Magnesium
Calcium
Kelp
(all 3 are in the same HORSE PILL)

Protein powder with superfood(super foods are all the greens that we need powdered together)

CLO (Cod liver oil)
and Juice plus

so its not THAT much lol, I was just listing what superfoods contain

OK i am OFF THIS PUTER or I can waste the intire day away. I'm gonna make a whoosie pie for dinner. Anyone heard of it?? I hope it gives me a whooshie!

cdn_gal · 04-05-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

I'm gonna make a whoosie pie for dinner. Anyone heard of it?? I hope it gives me a whooshie!

I love whooshie pie!! And yes, it usually gives me a whoosh the next day...

Too bad I couldn't stand to eat all the time!...

Teresa123 · 04-05-2008, 02:16 PM

Lucy--I have no clue what a whooshie pie is, but if it works I would like the recipe please!

OK, I'm all caught up, and since I'm behind a couple of days, be prepared for an even longer than usual post!

Angelica--Glad to hear the lavish bread is good for pizza, I'm going to have to give that a try. So you aren't a daily weigher? Girl, you are stronger than I--I go crazy when I can't get on the scale! But then again, lately I have been going crazy when I do get on the scale---so maybe I'm just crazy or maybe I need to stay off--probably both!

Lisa--no electicity for an whole day! Yikes---I can't handle it when it's more than a few minutes! Sound like you and your family made the most of it and had a great day of bonding. Thanks for the "soft shoe" and needed that, and probably a "boot to the head" as well! I think there is some truth to the "goal anxiety"--which also fits with my whole "can I maintain this" anxiety. I'm working hard on staying in today and letting the rest work itself out. Problem is that I am such a control freak that it's really testing me! Now, however, knowing that I have the WHIP OF CORRECTION to look forward to, I am going to stay on the straight an narrow!

Lei--thanks for the hugs! 11 lbs in one day---I hope I never break that record! Ya know, I understand why the big gains when we introduce a bunch of unhealthy carbs, I just don't understand why it has to take so long for the water weight to go away. I'm pretty confident that at least a lb of my pig out gain is fat--and that's fine--I "earned" that so I have to work to lose that again. But, I'm sure it will take at least 2 weeks to get the water weight off, seems like my body doesn't like to play fair! The only upside to it is that it definitely deters me from wanting to do anything like that again anytime soon!

Thumper--no wonder you are nervous about your dd getting on a new horse--how scary! Good for her however that she didn't allow that accident to ruin something that is obviously a passion for her. Gosh, thinking about horses makes me want to go for a ride. I didn't ride for years due to my weight--didn't want to kill some poor horse! I am going to make that a goal for this summer---find someplace nearby where I can "rent a horse" to ride for a couple hours---ahhh, that sounds like so much fun!

Deb--I love your happy and grateful thoughts lists. It makes me feel more centered when I read them. I am going to have to get the book. Do you feel changes internally as a result?

Missy--whipped cream is OK if homemade w/out sugar or if you get the sugar free kind. Land O Lakes has a sugarfree kind in the can that they sell at Wal-Mart. As far as keto sticks--use them first thing in the morning to get the most accurate reading. If your container has remained open and exposed to air for very long they will go bad. Also, it is said they will last for 6 months after opened but I have never had them last that long. How do I know--well, I will show no ketosis when I know that I am in it, then go buy new sticks and low and behold, I am in ketosis! I use them on occasion, but anymore it's not for the same reason as most people. When I get beyond trace ketosis I can't sleep well and I'm starving! When I start to feel that way I will check to see if I'm beyond trace and that is usually the problem, so I just need to up my carbs. I do also use them on occasion when I try new foods just to see if they kick me out of ketosis but mostly I use the scale and my mood and hunger level to determine if a food "agrees" with me.

Lucy--talk about poop all you want, it doesn't bother me! I'm glad you got the magnesium, I love it! I'm sure they told you at the health food store, but just in case they didn't, make sure to take it daily, not just when you are having a problem. You can always up the does if needed, but once you are consistently taking it, you shouldn't end up with a problem unless you have made a dramatic change to your diet or are having some type of health problem. I understand your frustrations with the scale--I often hate mine! But remember all those inches you are losing--dumb scale doesn't know everything!!

OK, submitting this before I lose it!

Teresa123 · 04-05-2008, 02:26 PM

Question of the day---I love being comfy! Right now I am in a huge sweatshirt (that use to fit me) and baggy sweats and big fuzzy slippers!

Vitamins I take daily
Magnesium
Biotin
Multi

Menu for today (again, still eating whatever I want, as long as it's low carb for the rest of the weekend)
b: 2 pumpkin muffins and 2 peanut butter cheesecake muffins (wow, that is a ton of calories right there!)
l: small salad w/grilled chicken, sunflower seeds, cheese and light dressing
d: rib eye and yocheese w/sf apple syrup and cinnamon

Not balanced at all, but it's actually better than yesterday when I ate a ton of lc food with very little veggies or lean protein so I think it will level itself out by Monday.

Have a great Saturday everyone (I can't believe it's almost over---I have basically done nothing today!)!

lcq · 04-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnkin

Hello everyone,

Well, just to keep me "accountable" I will post today's menu. I am dying to get on the scale but I am restraining myself until next Tuesday. That way I have less chance of sbatoging myself in my first week back on a L/C diet.

Angie....we posted at the same time....contrary to what SOME PEOPLE THINK

....you are sooo gooood to stay off the scale for a whole week

.....i have done it before and was pleasantly surprised at the scale reading....but now i try to just weigh once per day and sometimes I even forget to weigh......can't believe I used to be a scale ho

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdn_gal

Um, she did post, a half hour before you did...

Perhaps another capsule of ginko for brain health and memory will help?

I'm just sayin...

So rude

....if you must know...actually we posted at the same time.....I just took 1/2 to hit the POST button.....that is my story and I am sticking to

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teresa123

I'm here, I'm here! I need to go back and catch up on reading. I actually made it through the day yesterday just fine.

WOOHOO you made it back without going over the edge....I am so proud of you......you stuck to the rules and got back on plan immediately....so what if it not an actual plan....the point is....you are LCing all the way baby.....you are going to hit your goal sooner than you think...i can just smell it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

OK i am OFF THIS PUTER or I can waste the intire day away. I'm gonna make a whoosie pie for dinner. Anyone heard of it?? I hope it gives me a whooshie!

Ok now that you summarised your supplements...it's not so bad

.......I hear ya about the wasting an entire day on the computer.....school starts back next week for my kids and that means I need to settle down and do some paperwork .....so I myself will not post as often or as long on a daily basis

cdn_gal · 04-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

So rude

....if you must know...actually we posted at the same time.....I just took 1/2 to hit the POST button.....that is my story and I am sticking to

Um, yeah, okay...

And thanks for making me spray my computer with tea!

lcq · 04-05-2008, 06:12 PM

funnies.jpg

Teresa123 · 04-06-2008, 06:00 AM

Lisa, LOL!

Good morning! Busy day here. Since I have been blowing off responsibilities for the last few days, now I have a ton to do.

b: omelet and strawberries w/cream cheese dip
l: salad (same as yesterday) and granola bar
d: ribeye, green bean casserole and key lime pie custard w/w.c.

Weight is the same and TOM has decided to start 4 days early--ugg!
I decided rather than trying to cycle this week I'm just going to eat my normal low carb/low glycemic/mod fat type of fare and reassess next weekend.

Cooking for today:
pumpkin sausage soup
broccoli/chicken casserole
fried chicken strips
green bean casserole
peanut butter cheesecake muffins
granola bars (I'll share the recipe as soon as I try out the new tweek)
I'm also looking for some type of almond cookie/cake type recipe that could be used for strawberry shortcake. It is that strawberry time of year ya know! If you have a good one, let me know!

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

busybee_deb · 04-06-2008, 07:20 AM

Good morning, ladies!

Just popping in ... was very busy yesterday and never made it here. I see I have a lot of reading to catch up on later in the day.

Right, I need to eat breakfast ...

Hope you all have a terrific Sunday ... I'm sending you all happy thoughts for a wonderful day!

Debbie

cdn_gal · 04-06-2008, 08:46 AM

Morning ladies *yawns*
I'm so glad today is my last shift, I'm soooo tired today, and just want to climb back into my warm bed...
I'll BBL!!

2 c coffee w/whipping cream
2 boiled eggs w/ slice of ham
greek salad
chicken wings w/cauli bake
diet dr pepper, raspberry tea

munchin missy · 04-06-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Lisa, LOL!

Good morning! Busy day here. Since I have been blowing off responsibilities for the last few days, now I have a ton to do.

b: omelet and strawberries w/cream cheese dip
l: salad (same as yesterday) and granola bar
d: ribeye, green bean casserole and key lime pie custard w/w.c.

Weight is the same and TOM has decided to start 4 days early--ugg!
I decided rather than trying to cycle this week I'm just going to eat my normal low carb/low glycemic/mod fat type of fare and reassess next weekend.

Cooking for today:
pumpkin sausage soup
broccoli/chicken casserole
fried chicken strips
green bean casserole
peanut butter cheesecake muffins
granola bars (I'll share the recipe as soon as I try out the new tweek)
I'm also looking for some type of almond cookie/cake type recipe that could be used for strawberry shortcake. It is that strawberry time of year ya know! If you have a good one, let me know!

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

Mmmm! Your menu looks really yummy!

Here's mine

Breakfast:
Tea, instant, 1 cup (8 fl oz) 5 1 0 0
Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, 2 tsp 0 2 0 0

Lunch:
Beef, top sirloin, 8 oz 458 0 18 69
Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, shredded 8 1 0 1
Caesar Dressing, 1 serving 120 1 13 1
Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk, 1 oz 72 1 5 7
Red Lobster, Broiled Rock Lobster tail, 1 serving 200 7 6 30
Asparagus, fresh, 6 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 22 4 0 2
Mayonnaise, regular (mayo), 1 tbsp 57 4 5 0 The carbs are off on this its 0
Butter, salted, 1 tbsp 102 0 12 0

Dinner:
Beef, top sirloin, 16 oz 916 0 36 138

Snack:
Pork skins, plain, 2 oz 309 0 18 35
Designer Whey, French Vanilla, 1 serving 90 2 2 18

CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
2,358 23 114 301

Exercise was walking and crunches!

lcq · 04-06-2008, 11:38 AM

Ok peeps i know it is not weigh day but I have been playing the "bouncing weight dance" soo long that I had to share....down to 273.4 today

I was feeling blah and bloated since TOM is here

however I knew I was going to my ladies get together today and I just wanted to see how my scale was looking.....so it was a great and pleasant surprise

Missy - I see you bought the designer whey....what flavour did you get.....I love the chocolate & vanilla

Teresa......if you find the strawberry shortcake recipe...please share

Lei...just hold on your last shift is almost over

....so what is cauli bake AND I am still waiting to hear how you do your cauli rice

Deb - thanks for the happy thoughts...they worked

Kat & Angie...check in soon

Ok going to get ready for my "lime" Trini for hanging out

later peeps

04-05-2008, 10:13 AM	#61
KatNip Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 191 Gallery: KatNip Stats: 275/254/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	Hola ladies!! So I just got back from the health food store, and the lady there sees me all the time, It was kind of embarrassing to talk about poop with her, but she has known all my other issues LOL. So appearantly if you crave chocolate, you are probably deficient in magnesium. I mean, i went in there TO buy magnesium so she didn't have to tell me all a bout magnesium, but I did have to admit i have been addinge xtra cocoa to my morning latte. My fit day chart looks great for the most part (the nutrients part) but my calcium is SUPER low, that's NO GOOD either. So I found the perfect supplement for me. It's called Nerve & Osteo support by country Life. It has a 2:1 magnesium to calcium ratio, and also includes Vit D and Iodine. Which are all necessary. I also got this herbal tea call "smooth move" It's the same brand that makes my mother's milk tea, but I just find the name soooooo funny! Anyhow, I'm drinking that right now and took my magnesium a lil while ago. I also bought a Whey & greens protein powder that is sweetened with stevia, so it's only 2carbs for 2 scoops! 20g of protein, it has tons of vit A (from Spirulina,chlorella,barley grass, alfalfa) it also has vit C,E,K<B-6,B-12,Calcium,Iron,Phosphorus,Magnesium and potassium. WOW!! It's like complete nutrition! Now I have to taste test it! I hope it's not I'm not too crazy about protein powder, but I was gonna add a superfood to my diet anyway, so this will do So I got on the scale this morning I'm up half a pound. I dunno why, but I'm feeling SO discouraged. No, I don't plan to go binge or take it out on food, but reallyf eel let down. The scale has only been fluctuating UP, not down. Last night I went over on my carbs by 10 all because I ate cabbage, it's not like I went to go eat cake kwim? I drink at least 72oz of water a day and I don't cheat, not once have I cheated. I'm NOT happy about this. __________________ March MG 10 Lbs Goal Met April MG 10 Lbs Goal met -:¦:-•:"":•.-:¦:-•+ Lucy +•-:¦:-•:"":•-:¦:- May mini goal 10lbs 1lbs down 9 to go! 0********5******10 Accountability NOT Excuses! **

04-05-2008, 06:12 PM	#73
lcq MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 2,484 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 293 - 274 - ? WOE: LOW CARB all the way Start Date: 2 Jan 2008	So humour for today...ha ha funnies.jpg

04-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#78
lcq MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 2,484 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 293 - 274 - ? WOE: LOW CARB all the way Start Date: 2 Jan 2008	WOOOHOOO!!!....I finally got past siggy weight.... Ok peeps i know it is not weigh day but I have been playing the "bouncing weight dance" soo long that I had to share....down to 273.4 today I was feeling blah and bloated since TOM is here however I knew I was going to my ladies get together today and I just wanted to see how my scale was looking.....so it was a great and pleasant surprise Missy - I see you bought the designer whey....what flavour did you get.....I love the chocolate & vanilla Teresa......if you find the strawberry shortcake recipe...please share Lei...just hold on your last shift is almost over....so what is cauli bake AND I am still waiting to hear how you do your cauli rice Deb - thanks for the happy thoughts...they worked Kat & Angie...check in soon Ok going to get ready for my "lime" Trini for hanging out later peeps

04-05-2008, 11:59 AM	#63
robnkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 96 Gallery: robnkin	Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a great weekend! It is dismal and raining here in North Carolina. At least it has warmed up somewhat. Spring hasn't fully "sprung" here yet in my opinion! Everytime I think warmer spring weather is here for good ... we get another cold front! I know... I shouldn't complain because I have relatives up north who have it a lot worse! It's just that I LOVE warm weather! Well, just to keep me "accountable" I will post today's menu. I am dying to get on the scale but I am restraining myself until next Tuesday. That way I have less chance of sbatoging myself in my first week back on a L/C diet. Menu: Breakfast: 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ unsweetened strawberries (splenda) Lunch: L/C sub with turkey breast, green pepper, tomato, lettuce and muenster cheese Dinner: Chicken breast and salad Have a great day! Angelica

04-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#66
Teresa123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,413 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: (350)320/153.2/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	I'm here, I'm here! I need to go back and catch up on reading. I actually made it through the day yesterday just fine. I ate a ton of food, but nothing off plan. Sadly, the scale stayed the same this morning, but that's OK, I just wanted to get past the out of control feeling and I'll start dealing with the weight gain next week. I really thought I would be back here yesterday but the work day got away from me as it sometimes does, and I had plans with friends after work last night. I didn't get home until 4am! I think just getting out with friends and getting some distance from my own silly problems (not that they're silly, just not as big as I am making them in my own head) was exactly what I needed. Now I'm going to go read how all of you wonderful ladies are doing, bbiab.

04-05-2008, 01:29 PM	#67
KatNip Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 191 Gallery: KatNip Stats: 275/254/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	Lisa- I don't take too many, it's what's in them that make sit sound like alot. Are you keeping track of them?? LOL sorry i confused you If you ARE keeping track here's what I take. Magnesium Calcium Kelp (all 3 are in the same HORSE PILL) Protein powder with superfood(super foods are all the greens that we need powdered together) CLO (Cod liver oil) and Juice plus so its not THAT much lol, I was just listing what superfoods contain OK i am OFF THIS PUTER or I can waste the intire day away. I'm gonna make a whoosie pie for dinner. Anyone heard of it?? I hope it gives me a whooshie!

04-05-2008, 02:16 PM	#69
Teresa123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,413 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: (350)320/153.2/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	Lucy--I have no clue what a whooshie pie is, but if it works I would like the recipe please! OK, I'm all caught up, and since I'm behind a couple of days, be prepared for an even longer than usual post! Angelica--Glad to hear the lavish bread is good for pizza, I'm going to have to give that a try. So you aren't a daily weigher? Girl, you are stronger than I--I go crazy when I can't get on the scale! But then again, lately I have been going crazy when I do get on the scale---so maybe I'm just crazy or maybe I need to stay off--probably both! Lisa--no electicity for an whole day! Yikes---I can't handle it when it's more than a few minutes! Sound like you and your family made the most of it and had a great day of bonding. Thanks for the "soft shoe" and needed that, and probably a "boot to the head" as well! I think there is some truth to the "goal anxiety"--which also fits with my whole "can I maintain this" anxiety. I'm working hard on staying in today and letting the rest work itself out. Problem is that I am such a control freak that it's really testing me! Now, however, knowing that I have the WHIP OF CORRECTION to look forward to, I am going to stay on the straight an narrow! Lei--thanks for the hugs! 11 lbs in one day---I hope I never break that record! Ya know, I understand why the big gains when we introduce a bunch of unhealthy carbs, I just don't understand why it has to take so long for the water weight to go away. I'm pretty confident that at least a lb of my pig out gain is fat--and that's fine--I "earned" that so I have to work to lose that again. But, I'm sure it will take at least 2 weeks to get the water weight off, seems like my body doesn't like to play fair! The only upside to it is that it definitely deters me from wanting to do anything like that again anytime soon! Thumper--no wonder you are nervous about your dd getting on a new horse--how scary! Good for her however that she didn't allow that accident to ruin something that is obviously a passion for her. Gosh, thinking about horses makes me want to go for a ride. I didn't ride for years due to my weight--didn't want to kill some poor horse! I am going to make that a goal for this summer---find someplace nearby where I can "rent a horse" to ride for a couple hours---ahhh, that sounds like so much fun! Deb--I love your happy and grateful thoughts lists. It makes me feel more centered when I read them. I am going to have to get the book. Do you feel changes internally as a result? Missy--whipped cream is OK if homemade w/out sugar or if you get the sugar free kind. Land O Lakes has a sugarfree kind in the can that they sell at Wal-Mart. As far as keto sticks--use them first thing in the morning to get the most accurate reading. If your container has remained open and exposed to air for very long they will go bad. Also, it is said they will last for 6 months after opened but I have never had them last that long. How do I know--well, I will show no ketosis when I know that I am in it, then go buy new sticks and low and behold, I am in ketosis! I use them on occasion, but anymore it's not for the same reason as most people. When I get beyond trace ketosis I can't sleep well and I'm starving! When I start to feel that way I will check to see if I'm beyond trace and that is usually the problem, so I just need to up my carbs. I do also use them on occasion when I try new foods just to see if they kick me out of ketosis but mostly I use the scale and my mood and hunger level to determine if a food "agrees" with me. Lucy--talk about poop all you want, it doesn't bother me! I'm glad you got the magnesium, I love it! I'm sure they told you at the health food store, but just in case they didn't, make sure to take it daily, not just when you are having a problem. You can always up the does if needed, but once you are consistently taking it, you shouldn't end up with a problem unless you have made a dramatic change to your diet or are having some type of health problem. I understand your frustrations with the scale--I often hate mine! But remember all those inches you are losing--dumb scale doesn't know everything!! OK, submitting this before I lose it!

04-05-2008, 02:26 PM	#70
Teresa123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,413 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: (350)320/153.2/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	Question of the day---I love being comfy! Right now I am in a huge sweatshirt (that use to fit me) and baggy sweats and big fuzzy slippers! Vitamins I take daily Magnesium Biotin Multi Menu for today (again, still eating whatever I want, as long as it's low carb for the rest of the weekend) b: 2 pumpkin muffins and 2 peanut butter cheesecake muffins (wow, that is a ton of calories right there!) l: small salad w/grilled chicken, sunflower seeds, cheese and light dressing d: rib eye and yocheese w/sf apple syrup and cinnamon Not balanced at all, but it's actually better than yesterday when I ate a ton of lc food with very little veggies or lean protein so I think it will level itself out by Monday. Have a great Saturday everyone (I can't believe it's almost over---I have basically done nothing today!)!

04-06-2008, 06:00 AM	#74
Teresa123 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,413 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: (350)320/153.2/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	Lisa, LOL! Good morning! Busy day here. Since I have been blowing off responsibilities for the last few days, now I have a ton to do. b: omelet and strawberries w/cream cheese dip l: salad (same as yesterday) and granola bar d: ribeye, green bean casserole and key lime pie custard w/w.c. Weight is the same and TOM has decided to start 4 days early--ugg! I decided rather than trying to cycle this week I'm just going to eat my normal low carb/low glycemic/mod fat type of fare and reassess next weekend. Cooking for today: pumpkin sausage soup broccoli/chicken casserole fried chicken strips green bean casserole peanut butter cheesecake muffins granola bars (I'll share the recipe as soon as I try out the new tweek) I'm also looking for some type of almond cookie/cake type recipe that could be used for strawberry shortcake. It is that strawberry time of year ya know! If you have a good one, let me know! Hope everyone enjoys the day!

04-06-2008, 07:20 AM	#75
busybee_deb MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fitzwilliam, NH Posts: 1,124 Gallery: busybee_deb Stats: Ideal Weight WOE: Abundant Living Start Date: 7/17/2007	Good morning, ladies! Just popping in ... was very busy yesterday and never made it here. I see I have a lot of reading to catch up on later in the day. Right, I need to eat breakfast ... Hope you all have a terrific Sunday ... I'm sending you all happy thoughts for a wonderful day! Debbie

04-06-2008, 08:46 AM	#76
cdn_gal Daddy's Girl Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canuck Land!!! Posts: 6,490 Blog Entries: 16 Gallery: cdn_gal Stats: 230/158/140~~5'10 WOE: KISS (WW) Start Date: Jan 1st/08	Morning ladies yawns I'm so glad today is my last shift, I'm soooo tired today, and just want to climb back into my warm bed... I'll BBL!! 2 c coffee w/whipping cream 2 boiled eggs w/ slice of ham greek salad chicken wings w/cauli bake diet dr pepper, raspberry tea