Accountability Not Excuses - April 08

[cdn_gal]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

so I need to use it for motivation and not to say "f-it" right!? I have had a major "f-it" attitude off and on for awhile now--and not just about my weight.

I love it when you talk like that!

Sis, is that you? You sound a lot like me...Not too sure yet, if thats a scary thing, or a good thing?

Lisa~ thanks for the pm, and just so you know, thats really what I was talking about! Sorry, couldn't resist...

Missy, Lucy~ Hope your both having an awesome on plan day today!!

2 fried eggs in Coconut oil w/1 rev roll
Slice of pork roast rolled up w/dill pickle
small greek salad
baked chicken in parm w/ smashed cauli
(yes, back to Atkins, just till Tuesday)

[*KatNip*]

Okay, question of the day... Do you have a "Goal" outfit? If you have already made it to goal, did you have one while you were losing weight? If so what is it?

I don't have a particular outfit yet, but I do want to fit into a skirt I used to love when I first met my husband. This was only 4 years ago, but I've come a long way since

[munchin missy]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Alright, I'm calling it a night. I have a stomach ache from eating so much today--not good, but not sugar.

So, here's a question for the day---anyone use 5-HTP? How about GTF Chromium? I don't think a supplement is going to "cure" me, but I think I need some serious help right now--actually for a few months now--so I figure it's worth checking into....since none of you know how to do labotamies!

Teresa, I've never herd of those before. I'm just taking GNC Active women's multivitamin right now. I do have something called lcarnitine but haven't been taking it.

Originally Posted by Teresa123

Missy--I hope you have a great time on your date! And girl, you need to eat more!

Well, I think I have made it through the day without sugar. Oh, I have eaten way-way-way too much of everything else but no sugar (nor anything else not low carb). Thanks ladies for your support--tomorrow will be a better day!

Night!

I usually eat way more than that. My dad showed up and stayed late that evening and I helped him with paperwork so didn't have time to eat anything barely got the piece of chicken in lol!
Woo hoo Good job staying on track today , keep it up

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Just wanted to let you all know that Im here. Having a rough time eating lately. I'm not liking much of the food I've made lately. I have a hard time tenderizing cheap cuts of beef and throwing them in the slow cooker isn't always something Im willing to do, it just gets a certain "stewy" taste to it. Today I had breakfast and went all the way till 6 without eating. I've had a bad depressing day today. Anyhow< I had some curried meat that came out like leather and some curried okra. YES WE ARE BIG CURRY MOUTHS HERE. and well the okra was a success at least. Of course, now Im starving and I dunno what to eat. *sigh*

Still have not stepped on the scale!

Lucy I hope you find some food you like better, Do you like baked chicken at all. Eat girl, I get headaches if I go that long without food

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Okay, question of the day... Do you have a "Goal" outfit? If you have already made it to goal, did you have one while you were losing weight? If so what is it?

I don't have a particular outfit yet, but I do want to fit into a skirt I used to love when I first met my husband. This was only 4 years ago, but I've come a long way since

I don't have a goal outfit just want to be healthy and smaller, way smaller I can't wait to buy new clothes. I do have a goal tummy tuck does that count. I promised myself if I lose the weight and still have icky baby tummy I can get a tummy tuck and lose the stretch marks too. I've got them above my belly button and all the way down really bad. I had two big babies.

Breakfast:
Designer Whey, French Vanilla, 1 serving 90 2 2 18
Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened, 6 berry 22 6 0 0
Cream Cheese, 2 oz 198 2 20 4
Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, 1 tsp 0 1 0 0
Dinner:
Great value whole wheat bread per slice, 1 serving 70 13 1 3
Louis Rich Turkey Breast (fat free), 1 serving 24 1 0 4
McDonald's Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken, 1 serving 260 12 9 33
McDonald's Newman's Own Creamy Caesar Dressing (2 fl oz), 1 serving 190 4 18 2

Snack:
Milk, nonfat, 1 cup 86 12 0 8
Blueberries, fresh, 0.25 cup 20 5 0 0
Carrots, raw, 2 strip, medium 3 1 0 0
Celery, raw, 2 strip (4" long) 1 0 0 0
Great value whole wheat bread per slice, 1 serving 70 13 1 3
Hellman's Real Mayonnaise, 0.5 tbsp 45 0 5 0
Bob Evans, Sausage Patty, 1 serving 170 0 15 9
Ham, extra lean, (5% fat), 2 slice (6-1/4" x 4" x 1/16") 74 1 3 11

CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,324 72 74 96

I've been upping my carbs to see what happens and I think you guys were right and mine were too low for me. I've went up as high as 90 3 days ago nd 70's a lot and stayed in deep ketosis.
I also lost the headache I'd had for 2 weeks. Dont know if had anything to do with the carbs though. Just was really fatigued and headache for a while now.
This was yesterdays' menu.

Lei and Lisa

[munchin missy]

omg Don't order mcdonalds asian salad w/ grilled chicken. I got it and yes ate it with the sesame ginger dressing. I saw the dressing was 15g carbs but figured salad wasn't much so it'd be okay. UH, UH

The salad is 23 g carb

Don't I feel dumb

[heythatsfun]

Hi! Do you guys mind if I join? I really like the set of rules that were established on the front page of this thread! I will be starting Atkins tomorrow after a failed attempt at low calorie eating...

[*KatNip*]

Welcome!

[lcq]

Hi guys,

I have been nursing a headache for two days now and feel blah.......it is almost like a carb withdrawal headache....but the only thing I have changed recently is that I am drinking my protein shakes again and I have cut out the sprite zero completely


I am hungry now and have some steaks in the frige....my splurge for the week.....anyone has a recipe for the perfect grilled , fried or broiled steak...let me know soon ok....I'm hungry



yesterday


B - choc/nut protein shake
S - warm peanut butter and chocolate chips
L - squash and ground beef lasagna
D - bacon & sausage


Teresa.....I hear ya on the boring leftovers..and the F-it attitude about EVERYTHING.....must be the moon

However your pumpkin mousse does sounds interesting......can I have the recipe please.....also do you have a recipe for home-made carbquik...cause we don't get that here in the tropics

Anyway ...just like you I am trying to think more positive today....but it is an internal battle




Lei - do you put feta cheese in your Greek salad....you know I have never tried feta....is it yummy?...what other cheese does it taste like?

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Okay, question of the day... Do you have a "Goal" outfit? If you have already made it to goal, did you have one while you were losing weight? If so what is it?

I don't have a particular outfit yet, but I do want to fit into a skirt I used to love when I first met my husband. This was only 4 years ago, but I've come a long way since

Lucy.....I have so many clothes in different sizes to fit into ...let me count the hangers

However I want to buy a little RED dress at goal ...and I stress little

Originally Posted by munchin missy

omg Don't order mcdonalds asian salad w/ grilled chicken. I got it and yes ate it with the sesame ginger dressing. I saw the dressing was 15g carbs but figured salad wasn't much so it'd be okay. UH, UH

The salad is 23 g carb

Don't I feel dumb

Missy..... thanks for the warning......what the heck do they put in that salad for 23g carb

good job on upping your carbs and staying in ketosis


heythatsfun... to the low carb way ogf eating hun....I see you don't have much to lose so this should be pretty quick and painless for you

[heythatsfun]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I don't know if any of you read the main lobby threads, but I kind of had a mini meltdown with the low carbing, lol. I'll tell you a bit about meself and give you me history, lol:

I've done Atkins off and on for years (you know the drill, lose the weight, keep it off for a while, slowly you gain it back, lose it again, etc.), and I recently had an ingenious idea -- when I was under the influence of PMS hormones, mind you! -- to try doing low calorie for a while because I just wasn't feeling the low carb foods so much anymore... But after less than a week of that , I'M BACK! I really want to stick with it this time. I am DETERMINED to do a clean induction, continue exercising daily... I've been better about that this time around .... and then slowly work me way up the carb rungs! I hope you all won't be afraid to give me a kick in the arse should I even HINT at the fact that I might cheat or start doing some sort of low calorie thing again.

I look forward to chatting with all of you! All of your losses are very inspirational as well!

[heythatsfun]

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Okay, question of the day... Do you have a "Goal" outfit? If you have already made it to goal, did you have one while you were losing weight? If so what is it?

I don't have a particular outfit yet, but I do want to fit into a skirt I used to love when I first met my husband. This was only 4 years ago, but I've come a long way since

My goal outfit is really a goal closet I'd say! I have a whole wardobe of size 4's that I'd love to be able to fit into again!

[cdn_gal]

Originally Posted by *KatNip*

Okay, question of the day... Do you have a "Goal" outfit? If you have already made it to goal, did you have one while you were losing weight? If so what is it?

Who's at goal?
Yes, I have a pair of goal jeans that my best friend Weezie bought for me... She can fit in them and she's a skinny mini!
While I was/am losing weight, I've always had a pair of jeans a size smaller than I was wearing...I would try them on every week, till they fit, then went and got one one size smaller...

Originally Posted by heythatsfun

Hi! Do you guys mind if I join? I really like the set of rules that were established on the front page of this thread!

Were happy to have you join our little group!

Originally Posted by lcq

Hi guys,


Lei - do you put feta cheese in your Greek salad....you know I have never tried feta....is it yummy?...what other cheese does it taste like?

Yes, I use feta cheese in my greek salad... And it taste just like feta cheese! I can't really explain it, it has a unique taste all on it's own...

Originally Posted by heythatsfun

Thanks for the warm welcome! I don't know if any of you read the main lobby threads,

Yes, I read your post.... (hanging my head in shame) I read there, but don't post for fear of the carb police... Low calorie diets are just plain foolish... Nothing like slowing starving yourself from nutrients, minerals, and food! Glad to see you are back on track now!

[Teresa123]

Welcome Heythatsfun! Any chance you have a shorter name/nick name we can use?! Don't feel bad about trying something new--now you know that low cal isn't the way to go! I've been trying all kinds of new things lately and none of them are working---you think I'd learn! Glad you joined us!

Lei--Sis! Well, I'm pretty sure that being my sis right now is a scary thing--but hey, it keeps life interesting! I do the same thing with clothes--I've bought tons over the last year and a half but other than an outfit when I had an interview, I have never bought anything that fits--I always buy one size smaller. Now I'm just going with snug as I don't know if I'll make it a full size smaller or not. It will be weird to actually go and buy clothes that fit when I buy them! What size are you shooting for?

Missy--that was one carby salad! I wonder what the headaches are about? Are you prone to them? I'm glad you're finding the increased carbs are working out for you. I know a lot of people start and stay too low that don't need to and that always worries me. A lot of people do need to be lower, but not everyone. I don't think I will ever be over 100 net unless I really start to get into exercise, but I can live with that!

Lucy--how was today? Have you found your appetite yet? As far as a goal outfit, I don't really have one.....I do have a pair of size 6 jeans that are currently quite tight and a really cute clingy blouse. In the back of my mind I hope they will fit and look nice by this summer...so I guess that's my goal outfit!

Lisa--I hope your headache goes away and that you had a great steak dinner tonight! Sorry you have the f-it attitude too---mine has been coming and going today, but that's a bit better than it was. Here's the recipe for Pumpkin Mousse
1 8oz brick of cream cheese--softened
1 cup canned pumpkin
sweetener to taste (there really were no measurements on this, so I just add a few drops liquid splenda or stevia until I get it right)
1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (I actually use about a tablespoon of each--but I love these flavors!)
1/2 to 1 cup cream, whipped

Mix everything together except whipped cream, then fold whipped cream into the mixture.

That's it! Very tasty and very high fat, even if you use a light cream cheese. I ate it a lot during my first month or so of low carb--it helped with the sweet tooth thing and kept hunger at bay.

Carbquick--I have no sub for this. I order it through Netrition. I'm guessing they ship to where you are (?). I don't use it a whole lot, but it is nice to have.

On the feta cheese thing---just my opinion, but I think it tastes like feet! Not that I have tasted feet, but it tastes like I think feet would taste!


Well, I decided that I would try the 5HTP since I already have it. It's a natural supplement that is suppose to basically help with mood, appetite and sleep. It was all the rave awhile back on these boards and I was having a lot of trouble sleeping at that time so I bought some. I only took it a couple of days and saw no results (I like quick fixes--can ya tell) and quit taking it. Anyway, I'm going to give it another shot. The GTF Chromium is just a specific type of chromium (I guess like Chromium picolonate is a specific type?) that is suppose to help with sugar cravings. I don't have any but I think I will pick some up this weekend. It is suppose to have an immediate effect, which I need! Anyway, I try not to fall into all the quick fix gimmicks I see, but right now I think I need all the "crutches" I can get until I find my mojo again!

Night ladies--hope you all have a great weekend!

[lcq]

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...l#post10238526

[Teresa123]

Lisa---Did I read your menu correctly--warm peanut butter with chocolate chips????

Going to check out the stinky pee thread--I always need a good laugh!

[lcq]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

.........Carbquick--I have no sub for this. I order it through Netrition. I'm guessing they ship to where you are (?). I don't use it a whole lot, but it is nice to have.

On the feta cheese thing---just my opinion, but I think it tastes like feet! Not that I have tasted feet, but it tastes like I think feet would taste!
(I like quick fixes--can ya tell)

Thanks for the pumpkin mousse recipe.......will be trying that soon

As for feta feet.....I have never tried because it is very expensive....now i will have to think twice...thanks for the heads up....I think i will make DH buy a salad with it next time we go out and taste from his plate

As for Carbquik....I may have to order it....however i remember someone once posting a home-made recipe....i will have to do some research

Good night hun

[cdn_gal]

Originally Posted by Teresa123

It will be weird to actually go and buy clothes that fit when I buy them! What size are you shooting for?

I'm going for a size 6.... Or 28 inch waist..Whichever comes first..

Originally Posted by lcq

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...l#post10238526

I almost peed my pants when I read that!

Originally Posted by lcq

Thanks for the pumpkin mousse recipe.......will be trying that soon

As for Carbquik....I may have to order it....however i remember someone once posting a home-made recipe....i will have to do some research

Good night hun

That sounds yummy!!! I wanna try that too!! *pouts*

Lisa, I have the fake version on the Atkins Bake mix, it's just like carbquick, but much better tasting.. I'm at work right now though, but will post it when I get home, or first thing in the morning!

[cdn_gal]

Here, I found it....

Faux atkins bake mix

1 cup soy flour (can substitute with almond flour if you want)
2 cups soy protein isolate
2 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Splenda

Sift together then store and use as you would the atkins bake mix.

Here's another great site for recipes...(not sure if I can post it, but their not selling anything so don't see why not) If you dont see me for awhile, then you know why!

Intheknow Cooking - Pam's RecipeXchange - Low carb

Great recipes, I have tried alot of them....

[heythatsfun]

Hi again! Silly me I forgot to tell you all me name! I'm Anna, nice to meet you!

I came up with me meal plan for tomorrow and for the rest of the week. I've never done this before, but I'm hoping that it'll keep me on track. I just needed something different because how I was doing Atkins before my "low calorie meltdown" [that's what I'm calling it ] just wasn't working; I couldn't stay on track. For the first time ever, I prepped all of me food for the next 4 or 5 days! I steamed all me veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, cut up all me lettuce, pre-cooked and shredded me chicken, individually packaged beef and ground turkey patties, and all that sort of thing. I really have no excuse for not following it now. Another new change is that I won't be eating breakfast/lunch/dinner; I'll be eating many smaller meals throughout the day. I've heard that works well for some people so maybe I'll be one of them.

Meal 0: coffee w/ half&half and a bit of Splenda
Meal 1: 2 eggs scrambled with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese
Meal 2: 1/2 cup of steamed cabbage with butter
Meal 3: chicken salad (I made it with just mayo, shredded chicken breasts, chopped up cucumbers, and italian seasoning)
Meal 4: 1/2 cup steamed broccoli with butter and garlic
Meal 5: hamburger patty w/ lettuce and a slice of cheese
Meal 6: Salad with Italian dressing

I think that looks Atkins friendly!

... Oh, and about the feta taste question, I find it to be more of an "acquired" taste, and by that I mean that I hated it at first and then grew to love it. I would eat a Greek salad for every meal if I could!

[cdn_gal]

Originally Posted by heythatsfun

Meal 0: coffee w/ half&half and a bit of Splenda
Meal 1: 2 eggs scrambled with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese
Meal 2: 1/2 cup of steamed cabbage with butter
Meal 3: chicken salad (I made it with just mayo, shredded chicken breasts, chopped up cucumbers, and italian seasoning)
Meal 4: 1/2 cup steamed broccoli with butter and garlic
Meal 5: hamburger patty w/ lettuce and a slice of cheese
Meal 6: Salad with Italian dressing
I think that looks Atkins friendly!