Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of Aug 25th 08

[kelley17]

Welcome to the Code Cracker Challenge Board!!!

This is a continuation of the Wendy Chant “Crack the Fat-Loss Code” WOE Challenge Board! Please refer to prior challenge threads and the Other Diets board for general diet information and pick up the book, "Crack the Fat-Loss Code" for full diet information, guidelines, cycling schedules, sample menus, menu logs and more!

Whether you are just starting with the Cycle 1, Week 1 Carb Deplete or you are somewhere along the way, jump on in!! There are people at all levels of the Wendy Chant Way in here. This is a great group of helpful people who will be a great resource and support group for you.

Remember to weigh and measure yourself or select a pair of slacks to judge your losses by – you can choose whether you want to report your stats to the group or not … up to you … but you definitely need a measure of your progress.

Since we have so many levels, it's helpful when you ask questions or claim braggin' rights, if you mention in your postings what cycle, week and day you are on! Especially since the first weeks do have some restrictions that the latter weeks don’t.

Be sure to post tips and such too – especially if you’ve already been doing CTFLC for awhile now! And don't forget to share your menus! That is helpful for others, but also a good measure for others to help you should you encounter any problems yourself!

This is the place to share your weight loss successes, your personal story, your mistakes, grab some support, give some support ... whatever it is. We're here for you and each other. It really is a great group!

Sooooo, how 'bout we get Crackin'?! LET'S DO THIS!!!
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~Mary
Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear.
"In my food world, there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off-limits ...
rather it follows the philosophy of Usually-Sometimes-Rarely. There is no Never. ~Ellie Krieger

[kelley17]

This challenge is based on the 8-week program from "Crack the Fat Loss Code" by Wendy Chant. This challenge is open to any and all “Code Crackers” who are at any Cycle, any Week of the CTFLC program, whether it’s Cycle 1, Week 1 or Cycle 4, Week 8 or somewhere in between, and to those who are curious to watch and learn.

In brief, the 8 week program is divided into four cycles.

Cycle 1: Carb-Deplete Cycle – WEEK 1

This is the toughest week! For 7 days you will be restricting certain foods – mostly carbs – in order to manipulate the glycogen stored in the muscle. During this cycle you’ll be shutting off the body’s dependence on sugar and also teach it where to find the fat stores for energy! This week you will be counting carbs very closely so your veggies are somewhat limited and fats are more focused on the good fats. But, if you carefully follow the cycle you will never have to count carbs again!

Cycle 2: Macro-Patterning Cycle – WEEKS 2-4

Now you’ll move into what is called the Macro-Patterning Cycle. This is where you begin to slowly re-introduce carbs into your life, teaching the body to burn fat while slowing down the adaptive response. During week 2, you will begin to bring most of the foods that you consume regularly back into your daily meals. You will see less rigidity in the meal plans—and more substitutions. For best results, it is recommended that you continue to abstain from alcohol on carb-up days during Week 2. During Week 3, you will have two carb-up days, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. After this week is the best time to add in sweets and alcohol on your carb-up days.

*There are 3 kinds of days in Cycle 2.

Baseline Days

This is where you are teaching your body to adapt. You will be taking in the basic nutrients your body needs through proteins, you’ll take in good fats, but you’ll be adding in one starchy food at two different meals in your day, so long as you eat them before 3:00 p.m.

Carb-Down Days

These are days where you will have a more minimal starch intake to force your body to use fat as an energy source. One these days you will still get your fats from good fat sources, and you will consume one starch before 3:00 p.m.

Carb-Up Days

This is where you will increase your starches to stoke the metabolic rate and give the body what it needs for repair and growth. Your last 2 meals on this day will be primarily carbs! Yes, you can splurge on those usual forbidden foods – bread, desserts, pizza and even alcohol. We call these days Food Passes and you have two of them a week, typically on Wednesdays and Sundays, but the beauty of this plan is that you can adjust these Carb Up Days as needed for special occasions, making it very convenient and totally interchangeable.

Cycle 3: Accelerated Fat-Loss Cycle – WEEKS 5 & 6

For the 3rd cycle, you will begin to pick up the pace! You will continue to follow the same types of days that you did with the Macro-Patterning Cycle, but you will change how they are cycled in order to increase the body’s use of fat stores.

Cycle 4: Maintenance Cycle – WEEKS 7 & 8

The 4th cycle is all about teaching your body to reset back to a higher nutrient profile in favor of carbohydrates and fats. During this cycle you will get 2 new days – a cheat day where you can have any food you like – including any carbs you’ve missed, and you’ll also get a High-Carb Day where you have clean starches all throughout your day. If you have made your goal by this week, you will use this cycle to maintain. If you seek to continue your weight loss, you will restart your program at Cycle 2.

Let's get crackin'!!!
__________________
~Mary
Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear.
"In my food world, there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off-limits ...
rather it follows the philosophy of Usually-Sometimes-Rarely. There is no Never. ~Ellie Krieger

[kelley17]

Prior Challenge Threads

Wendy Chant Code Crackers for July '08

Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of July 28, '08

Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of Aug. 4, '08

Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of Aug. 11th, '08

Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of Aug. 18th, '08

Other Threads:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...loss-code.html


Menu Ideas & Tips:

Wendy Chant Menus


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__________________
~Mary
Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear.
"In my food world, there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off-limits ...
rather it follows the philosophy of Usually-Sometimes-Rarely. There is no Never. ~Ellie Krieger

[Mischief1]

Oh Boy!!! I get to be the first (after Kelley of course) to post on the new thread! So, that's a change.

to Hummingbird, Agee, and Sahara! Know you will enjoy all these lovely people, and feel to join in with your questions, comments and ideas!

To all the teachers already back at school and all those getting ready to start - thank you and God Bless you!

I am sorry about the havoc Fay brought upon Florida, but thankful she did not go to a full-blown hurricane! Unfortunately, I hear she is still hanging around. Continued prayers to Florida and anywhere else she feels like going .

Agee or was it Hummingbird? - Unless you want to try and rearrange your days for the different patterns, I would either start tomorrow or go ahead and add another day to carb deplete. The patterns start with Mondays so that you get a Wednesday for carb up starting in week two. And you get carb up days on Wednesday and Saturday starting in week 3. The Wednesday gives you a nice middle of the week break. And Saturday is usually the day most folks go out. If you need to change to a different day for a special occasions, it is not difficult to change the pattern to meet your needs.

Hummingbird - you asked about how people have done on this WOE. I am a 56 yr old Type II Diabetic who had a double by-pass in 2000. I am ending week 4. While my weight loss seems to have stablized at 5#, I am fitting into clothes much better! I have a pair of shorts that a few weeks ago I could not button. They are going to another family member now as I wore them yesterday and they were literally falling down. My diabetes is in much better control, and I have reduced my insulin intake. I will post my last doctor's visit results in a few. I know I need to exercise more, but it is one of my least favorite things. Having done Atkins before, week one was no problem. The different patterns are not difficult to get used to. I made a copy of each of the week's patterns, and pasted them on 3x5" cards so I can keep a reference handy in my purse. If I am unsure of the day or what tomorrow is, it is a quick reference guide. I am not following Wendy's meals exactly, but do follow the protein/veggie/etc. If Mom wants rice, and it's not my time for rice, I fix it as a side for her. She wanted tacos for dinner the other night, and I was on a carb down day. I fixed her tacos, and I made a nice big green salad with the taco meat mixed in and a sprinkle of cheese on top. I used fresh salsa on top too. It is a doable program. And it is nice to be able to attend a birthday party (like yesterday) and have a piece of pizza and salad instead of just eating the cheese, etc., on the top without the crust. I even had a taste of the ice cream cake! NO GUILT! And I did not overdo or have deep desires to eat more and more and more. Had spaghetti and a salad the other night. Love spaghetti more than pizza! Made a couple of small 1" meatballs to go with it only because I knew I needed to have the protein. So, that's my thoughts on this WOE. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Gotta run. Later.

Connie

[free to be me]

Hello all!!

I bought Wendy's book last week and could not put it down. I was plateaued with 12 pounds left to loose back in June. I got so frustrated at how hard I was working (at the gym and with my food choices) WITH NO RESULTS for about two months this summer I completely went off the deep end...not even wanting to get on a scale but kow I am about 25# from where I would like to be based on how I fit in my jeans! My 8's no longer fit...ugh...10's are very tight (not to be worn out of the house tight) and my 12's are snug but fit well. I refuse to buy a larger size! YIKES... Now that summer has ended and my kids are headed back to school (YIPPEE) I am refocusing on my fitness and health (and getting into my size 8s) and with this book/plan have a new approach.

My brief bio...I am a single mom (recently divorced...FINALLY...and let me tell you it was a nasty long and very draining one lasting just about 3 years) to three wonderful children. My youngest, Megan (5), has a disability, so I am often heavily consumed with her needs and navigating her busy therapy schedules. My older two are terrific kiddos with their own crazy schedules! My son, Max (9) moves from football to basketball to baseball in rapid succession through out the year and my oldest, Maddie (11) is on the swim team (daily practice) and a top student in her class. I love the Lord and have learned for the first time in my life the importance of living Christ-Centered. I am now excited to live MY life as He would have me and begin the journey to being "Me" again I love to work out (step aerobics, weight training and have recently learned the value of relaxation through Yoga) but am a total carb addict! I am looking for some encouragement and maybe a buddy who is also starting the carb depletion cycle. I no longer weigh myself (the scale contributed to my frustration even when I was shrinking)...I have smaller jeans that I will be trying on at the end of each week.

I look forward to getting to know you all better and sharing this exciting journey Thanks for reading about me!

Blessings...

Alissa

[hummingbird11]

you are ALL so awesome! thanks for the welcome!

I've ordered the book, will read that + keep up with reading this thread daily and will read the previous couple threads (printed) and join you after Labor Day! meanwhile, I'm going to continue Keto w/ weekly Refeed.

I'm super excited to do carb cycling with y'all next month!

[Agee]

Thank you so much for the welcome!
I went to the grocery store today and I am all stocked up with what I hope is right for the carb deplete week. I will start tomorrow - tonight we are going to my sister's for dinner and her husband is a gourmet chef, so it's good I planned on tomorrow and not today!
I will really be happy when my book comes so I know exactly what I'm doing.
Off to cook some chicken breast so I have it on hand -
A

[free to be me]

Hello all

Welcome A! I was just in the kitchen cooking and packaging my 1.5 oz ground beef and chicken breasts for easy access and prep this week!! I also went grocery shopping last night and stocked up. Though I am starting today (Sunday) it looks like we are on the same cycle

Anyone have any thoughts on the protein powder? Maybe I missed postings on it but as a newbie I get lost back tracking through threads. I have Arbonne's chocolate powder, though it is not Whey based protein. The macro-nutrient counts fall in line with many powders with 7 carbs and 18 protein per scoop...and it is tasty. The protein is Pea Protein Isolate. I am game to try any protein powder...and recommendations from a seasoned CTFLCer?

Thanks!

Alissa

[wildcat1842]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Hi guys, I've slowly become the only person to post my menus on the Menu thread - Where is everybody??? Please come back and join me because I love seeing what everyone is eating and it gives me ideas for future meals. Plus it helps keep us all honest! Here is the link come post your menus for the day!

Wendy Chant Menus

I'm sorry! I've been messing with my days a little, so I didn't want to post! I'll try tonight!

Ok, I quoted that from the last thread, but wanted to start posting here!

Jerri said for holidays, we can do a carb deplete before, and after the holiday. I knew I was going out this weekend, and not just for dinner, but for a whole day of fun! So I treated Saturday like a holiday. I did carb deplete on Friday, ate whatever on Saturday, and am doing carb deplete today. Is that ok, or should I now do 4 carb down days?

to all the newbies!

[Agee]

So - sorry to be such a newbie, but I have some basic questions.
I read some of the sample menus and they're very helpful, but I need to know how big a serving size is of protein and of fat...
Based on what you all are eating, it seems like it's probably 3-4 oz of lean meat, but how much fat is a serving?
Are their restrictions on coffee (please say no!) Is diet soda ok?
Thanks - and like I said, once I get my book I won't be so needy.
A

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hello all!!

I bought Wendy's book last week and could not put it down. I was plateaued with 12 pounds left to loose back in June. I got so frustrated at how hard I was working (at the gym and with my food choices) WITH NO RESULTS for about two months this summer I completely went off the deep end...not even wanting to get on a scale but kow I am about 25# from where I would like to be based on how I fit in my jeans! My 8's no longer fit...ugh...10's are very tight (not to be worn out of the house tight) and my 12's are snug but fit well. I refuse to buy a larger size! YIKES... Now that summer has ended and my kids are headed back to school (YIPPEE) I am refocusing on my fitness and health (and getting into my size 8s) and with this book/plan have a new approach.

My brief bio...I am a single mom (recently divorced...FINALLY...and let me tell you it was a nasty long and very draining one lasting just about 3 years) to three wonderful children. My youngest, Megan (5), has a disability, so I am often heavily consumed with her needs and navigating her busy therapy schedules. My older two are terrific kiddos with their own crazy schedules! My son, Max (9) moves from football to basketball to baseball in rapid succession through out the year and my oldest, Maddie (11) is on the swim team (daily practice) and a top student in her class. I love the Lord and have learned for the first time in my life the importance of living Christ-Centered. I am now excited to live MY life as He would have me and begin the journey to being "Me" again I love to work out (step aerobics, weight training and have recently learned the value of relaxation through Yoga) but am a total carb addict! I am looking for some encouragement and maybe a buddy who is also starting the carb depletion cycle. I no longer weigh myself (the scale contributed to my frustration even when I was shrinking)...I have smaller jeans that I will be trying on at the end of each week.

I look forward to getting to know you all better and sharing this exciting journey Thanks for reading about me!

Blessings...

Alissa

Alissa, Welcome! I hope you will enjoy this WOE as much as most of us have. Carb Deplete is not too difficult, but many of us did get a nasty headache and zero energy about the 4th or 5th day in. Go back to the links above and check out the threads for July 08 and July 28 that is when most of us were going through our carb deplete weeks so you can see how we were feeling and the foods we were using to get us through. Remember if you crave something sweet grab that protein shake - they really helped to get me through! Stick to the approved foods for week 1 and keep carbs under 20 grams and you should do fine.

When you get to week 2 you will probably be leery about adding in your starches, but all of us have done it and we are all getting good results. Remember don't be a slave to the scale. Wendy's plan is a FAT loss plan NOT a Weight loss plan. You will be losing fat and gaining muscle so the scale will not reveal your TRUE progress - measure yourself by your size 8 jeans! Who cares what the scale says as long as you look great in your jeans!

We are all here to support you and while you will sometimes get conflicting answers we are all very respectful and you go with the answer you think suits you best. Good Luck!

[sahara910]

Can I ask a question about maintenance? Is this the type of program that after 8 weeks we still have to keep track of what day it is? carb up, baseline etc or by then can we just limit intake etc (providing we reached the weight we wanted of course!)

By the way I introduced myself today on the last thread but Im Sarah a stay home mom of 2 who is way over weight, and just starting this.

Thanks!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by sahara910

Can I ask a question about maintenance? Is this the type of program that after 8 weeks we still have to keep track of what day it is? carb up, baseline etc or by then can we just limit intake etc (providing we reached the weight we wanted of course!)

By the way I introduced myself today on the last thread but Im Sarah a stay home mom of 2 who is way over weight, and just starting this.

Thanks!

Sarah - if you look at weeks 7 and 8 they are maintenance with baseline days during the week and a high carb day and cheat day on the weekend. Believe it or not though - this becomes automatic - I just know what day I'm supposed to be doing. Good Luck!

[bailey42]

Sarah, once you hit maintenance you eat like week 7-8. Wendy said she prefers to eat clean all week and then whatever on the weekends. Which is exactly what week 7-8 are like. Clean eating is like no sugary stuff but more like grains and good stuff. Then a day of higher carbs and a day of cheat.

I started maintenance this week and did not do well at all. I was missing my mid week carb up day and ended up cheating. I always look forward to Wednesday and Saturday carb up. I could hang in there if those days were just around the corner. Well when I started week 7 Monday I was already pouting that I had to wait all the way until Saturday to have a carb up day and so by Monday evening I started to cheat and then all day Tuesday. It was like Kelly says, a 3 year old child inside me threw a tantrum. I felt deprived before I even really got started with the week. So for me, when I hit my final maintenance I will break my cheat days into Wendesday and Saturday rather than wait for the weekend. I am an impatient spoiled person.
For me, I am skipping week 8 of maintenance and starting tomorrow with 4 carb down days then restart with week 2 again. This what Wendy recommened for me personally but please do not tweak the plan unless you really need to. It is best to follow the plan as written but in my case, I already really screwed it up and asked Wendy for advice.
Deb

[sahara910]

IM missing the crunch.. I think I might have violated 2 rules... I ate 3 cherries before I thought ooops no cherries too sweet.. so I switched to raspberries ate about 1/.2 a cup then later read no fruit. DOH!
and tonight I was really missing the crunch so I had 1/4 c of pistachios.

Is diet soda allowed? What do you eat when you are facing the sugar cravings in week 1?
besides cottage cheese w sf syrup (which i couldnt find so I got the caramel flavored splenda and that worked ok)

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by sahara910

IM missing the crunch.. I think I might have violated 2 rules... I ate 3 cherries before I thought ooops no cherries too sweet.. so I switched to raspberries ate about 1/.2 a cup then later read no fruit. DOH!
and tonight I was really missing the crunch so I had 1/4 c of pistachios.

Is diet soda allowed? What do you eat when you are facing the sugar cravings in week 1?
besides cottage cheese w sf syrup (which i couldnt find so I got the caramel flavored splenda and that worked ok)

You need to start tomorrow fresh - you can't have any food that is not on the list for week 1. This week is very strict but also the most important week to keep to the plan or else you will not rid your body of the sugar. It is also very important that you eat every 3-4 hours to keep yourself from going off plan.

I can't remember do you have the book? If not go back to the July 08 thread and read the page about week 1 and what food is allowed and the rules.

When you want something crunchy - celery or cucumbers and when you want something sweet - chocolate protein shake. Please go back and read the rules and food for week 1 it is the most important week!

[onexone]

I keep forgetting to post this but all you Canadians looking for the EZ bread I found the Fit for Life bread Wendy recommends in the Sobey's here in Ottawa. I got the sesame and the whole grain? regular? not sure I just snapped it up...it wasn't the raisin that's for sure. And they had the EZ tortillas too...pricey though: bread $4.99 tortillas $3.59... glad to have it all though. Had my first 2 slices this morning, toasted, it's good, very whole grain-y--the real deal. I feel good eating this stuff. I'll bet it is in the Loblaws too as someone suggested. Just wanted to pass that on.

[onexone]

Wow. I don't know if it was the overload of carbs yesterday or what I was doing today but boy did I feel awful. I was at an outdoor art show, sitting in the sun and the heat and the humidity and I packed 3 meals for myself and had breakfast at home 9 am and brought my water and my meals with me. I had meal 2 at the show at noon: protein powder (and a cucumber), which I added to my coffee (powder only haha!) and after I finished that I was still starving! I waited, and eventually, very soon after, I was woozy. Felt nauseous and kind of dizzy, like the carb depletion week. Drank a litre of water.... Doing an outdoor show is quite physical, setting up the booth and stuff and then the heat and humidity...but I figured okay you're STARVING so eat. So I had my meal 3=3oz chicken breast, 1 oz cheese, cucumbers. Still starving. Waited again, again felt crummy, then STARVING so I ate meal 4: spinach with plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, 3oz chicken, 2 tsp olive oil and 2 tbsp vinegar, a cucumber. After that I was out of packed food...all before 4pm. I ate everything on the hour. I ended up walking around for a bit and felt better and then just held strong until the show was done at 7. Came home and had an egg and egg whites and broccoli. If this is how it is after over-indulging in carbs I am not doing that again. Yuck.

[ScarletBegonais]

I finally got some EZ bread and tortillas today. Today was suppose to be baseline for me, but I never got my carbs in so I dont think I'll end up having anytoday, kind of a carb deplete day for me, Hopefully that doesnt hurt things too much by skipping the carbs todays. I'm pretty excited at the fact that I get 2 carb up days for week 3 I didnt even realize that! YAY Pizza on friday night was absolutly wonderful, I had salad before I ate it so I wouldn't go over board like I normally can do w/ pizza. And I'm in the process of reading Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs, who ever recommened that book THANK YOU! It's wonderful! I don't think I have anything to really cut out for the food plan part since I'm already doing this, and I know that junk food is my weakness so its never in the house. But exercise wise my goal is to start w/ 1 mile w/ weights WATP for a week then switch to 2 miles w/ weights WATP for a week or two and then 3 miles w/ weights for a week or two and then work my way up to her Walk Slim series which is 2,3 and 4 or 5 miles but w/ interval training so a little more difficult.

[sahara910]

Originally Posted by kelley17

You need to start tomorrow fresh - you can't have any food that is not on the list for week 1. This week is very strict but also the most important week to keep to the plan or else you will not rid your body of the sugar. It is also very important that you eat every 3-4 hours to keep yourself from going off plan.

I can't remember do you have the book? If not go back to the July 08 thread and read the page about week 1 and what food is allowed and the rules.

When you want something crunchy - celery or cucumbers and when you want something sweet - chocolate protein shake. Please go back and read the rules and food for week 1 it is the most important week!

the totalk carbs I had all day were 20g so I should still be ok no?

[Mischief1]

Originally Posted by ScarletBegonais

I finally got some EZ bread and tortillas today. Today was suppose to be baseline for me, but I never got my carbs in so I dont think I'll end up having anytoday, kind of a carb deplete day for me, Hopefully that doesnt hurt things too much by skipping the carbs todays. I'm pretty excited at the fact that I get 2 carb up days for week 3 I didnt even realize that! YAY Pizza on friday night was absolutly wonderful, I had salad before I ate it so I wouldn't go over board like I normally can do w/ pizza.

Jessica - there are no carb deplete days after week one. I think you should have had some kind of carb even if it was after 3pm. The idea is to get the body used to carbs again, so it doesn't go into starvation mode and start storing more fat. Please try and get your carbs in each day. I don't know how big a thing this is, but for all our newbies - it is not a good idea to start throwing in a carb deplete here or there. It will screw up the program for sure if you do it too often.

You never did say why you didn't eat your carbs today. It is so easy to have some toast at breakfast,(instead of 2 slices of EZ bread, have one regular slice) or hash browns if you have time. And some type of starch with lunch (sandwich, rice).

Connie

[ScarletBegonais]

Originally Posted by Mischief1

Jessica - there are no carb deplete days after week one. I think you should have had some kind of carb even if it was after 3pm. The idea is to get the body used to carbs again, so it doesn't go into starvation mode and start storing more fat. Please try and get your carbs in each day. I don't know how big a thing this is, but for all our newbies - it is not a good idea to start throwing in a carb deplete here or there. It will screw up the program for sure if you do it too often.

You never did say why you didn't eat your carbs today. It is so easy to have some toast at breakfast,(instead of 2 slices of EZ bread, have one regular slice) or hash browns if you have time. And some type of starch with lunch (sandwich, rice).

Connie

I know there are no deplete days after week one. I did not have my carbs today because I had breakfast at the b/fs house and he doesn't have that kind of food around, when I got home I had a protein shake since it was about 3 hrs after breakfast and before I knew it it was after 3. I didnt plan on it by any means, heck I'm a newbie myself still, and its not something I do all the time I look forward to my rice or power oats every day, but at this point its so late I dont want to eat carbs and then just go to bed in 2-3 hours. I didn't know I could have regular bread or I would have had some toast this morning w/ breakfast.

I didn't get my bread till about 5 when I finally made it to the grocery store. So all together today I had breakfast w/ the b/f which was eggs a couple slices of broiled bacon and a couple sasuage links probably a little fatter than I should have had but no carbs there, and lots of protein, a protein shake, sald w/ some meat, and then for dinner I had some broccoli and a little steak.

Weekends are very hard for me to get everything in because I'm not on the same track as I am during the week, so the sleeping in during the weekend makes everything all out of whack, I dont have the set breaks like I do during the week, during the week I'm up at 630 so breakfast is right around 7ish, then lunch at 1130, snack at 3, dinner at 6, and snack at 8ish. I hate the weekends for eating, they dont work well w/ me at all, even before I started this program there would be days where I'd only eat once a day cause I was never hungry and it'd be like well its 8 I should probably eat something. And I"m not about to start getting up at 630 even on my days off, I need my precious sleep and the b/f would kill me for waking him up so early.

[Quandria]

Hello Ladies,

Just checking in, briefly (since I was so talkative on Friday). Oh heck, I'm so confused about what week number I'm on anymore, I don't know...okay it must be the end of week 4 (2nd time around), so tomorrow I'm back to ACCELERATED FAT LOSS - you gotta love the sound of that!!

Yesterday was carb-up and I made spaghetti for the family but didn't have any myself, just stuck to the bread I made and a nice ear of corn. My bf brought home drumstick ice cream bars, my favorite, and somehow I resisted and I am VERY proud of that. Proud too that there's still one in the freezer and it is remaining there and not in my fat hands. I want to go into ACCELERATED FAT LOSS weeks with a clean conscious and give myself the best chance possible for some serious fat loss. That strategy is also keeping me from having the glass of wine I really would like to have tonight. I'm not going to let that happen.

I hope all that isn't coming across as me being all full of myself. I've read the posts about people cheating lately, and you saw my confessions last week about times I went off-plan. Just remember that it's a good thing to also post the times you've stayed on plan when it hasn't been easy to do so. And the times you've exercised when you didn't feel like it, and all that too.

Happy 1st and 95th birthdays to everyone having one!

[Mischief1]

Jessica, please don't feel like I was yelling at you. I don't get up that early any day of the week, so you are ahead of me in that respect!!!! I just wanted you to know that is it important to get those carbs in. Remember, that if you need to skip, you are better off skipping those inbetween meals. Have you figured out how you will do next weekend at your boyfriend's ? Are you taking some bread with you, a potato you can nuke? (Saturday I believe will be a carb up day for you, so you will need more starches throughout the day). I am glad you found the EZ bread, it's not bad, just different. I wish I could find the tortillas in my town, but no luck so far. I would like to try them! Hope you have a good week. And please forgive me if you felt like I was yelling at you. I know you are a "newbie" but you're moving into the oldie realm, as there are new folks starting in, and my comments were meant for them as well.

Connie

[ScarletBegonais]

Originally Posted by Mischief1

Jessica, please don't feel like I was yelling at you. I don't get up that early any day of the week, so you are ahead of me in that respect!!!! I just wanted you to know that is it important to get those carbs in. Remember, that if you need to skip, you are better off skipping those inbetween meals. Have you figured out how you will do next weekend at your boyfriend's ? Are you taking some bread with you, a potato you can nuke? (Saturday I believe will be a carb up day for you, so you will need more starches throughout the day). I am glad you found the EZ bread, it's not bad, just different. I wish I could find the tortillas in my town, but no luck so far. I would like to try them! Hope you have a good week. And please forgive me if you felt like I was yelling at you. I know you are a "newbie" but you're moving into the oldie realm, as there are new folks starting in, and my comments were meant for them as well.

Connie

Lol, not at all. And I'm one of those people that can sleep anywhere any time, I love my sleep. I honestly think I probably sleep too much, but the doctors haven't figured anything out yet as to why I'm always so sleepy. He works on Saturdays so we won't have breakfast that day but probably on Sunday. I'm banking on skettie for Saturday carbs! And now that I have my own bread I'll take that w/ me on next sunday. I think my store had bagles too but I figured the bread and tortillas was enough to get me started.

[Savannah]

Hi all,

We sure are a Gabby bunch!!!!
I'm feeling so good today. Did have trouble getting food/meals in today as I also slept in & then did food shopping missed lunch, but had a shake & then made dinner too full to eat anything else. This seems to happen after carb up
day for me! not perfect, just a work in progress. I did lose again today , I know, I know, stay off the scales especially after a carb up daynstill lost 2 lbs all right to those who are joining us
this program really is a great WOE & healthy. I am so thrilled to be eating healthy & it's not just about weight loss anymore. I'm eating my favorites like oatmeal, rice, peas, & losing like I thought I would never be able to do again after only eating meat & eggs & wandering why I kept cheating?????? to those who are contemplating, I am happy I found this WOE. I have my whole family eating healthier my DGS loves Wendy's crepe with oatmeal. He asked for oatmeal today & asked to have a Wendy's crepe much healthier than pop tarts right
let's see tomorrow is week 6!!!!!

[free to be me]

Hi Ladies

I had a great first day...though the protein powder I got violates Wendy's rule. It has 7 grams of carbs and 4 grams of sugar...I only had 3/4 scoop in one shake BUT I will consider today my practice day and start day 1 tomorrow (Monday). It seems like the program is geared to eventually have Wednesday be the carb up day and Saturday the free day so I will conform! All in all, that was my only flub. I took in 17 grams of carbs (I still can't believe that I can have 3 cups of lettuce/radicchio and a cucumber for 0 carbs). I also had a great workout today...very intense and I was concerned about not taking in enough but I feel satisfied and don't have the late night munchies I usually get at this time.

I do have three questions, if I may...maybe another flub as I journal all my meals. I read that we are only supposed to use one fat per meal, however there are several meals in the book that call for evoo (1 fat) and cheese (also a fat) on a salad. I am guessing it would be 1/2 servings of each...I know it sounds stupid but just checking. I goofed on that one too...I had one OZ of cotija AND 2 TBS of my fav full fat salad dressing on my salad at dinner time along with the 4 oz of chicken.

Second question...is Half and Half creamer considered a condiment? I only need a TBS in my coffee. I was not sure if dairy (other than the cheeses) were OK in the first week.

Last, hmmm...I completely blanked...LOL I guess I'll have to add it later

I am so excited to eat "real" food again. I have been buying low cal, reduced fat, lower fat, higher fiber stuff for so long (former Weight Watchers follower for years at lifetime). OMG! I love the way REAL cottage cheese tastes...and REAL cheese and REAL salad dressing. Oh my word...FABULOUS!

Thank you all so very much!

~Alissa

[jlshields]

All the new folks. I am sure you will find this a very helpful group.

I have been AWOL this weekend, been busy with life and no time to visit here or to et right. Like a few others I find it very hard to get enough meals and carbs on the weekends. I will have to do better because I am not losing! I am sure it is because I am not eating enough. Only got two meals and one protein shake in today.

Tomorrow is the start of another week and I pledge to follow the plan correctly.

[happyartist]

I discovered that I hate, hate, hate...protein shakes. They make me nauseated and I really can't choke them down anymore. (God, I feel better just saying it) Any ideas of what I could substitute for them. (and don't say cottage cheese. I'm starting to hate that also) Starting Week 3. Thanks for any help.

[bailey42]

Good morning evceryone and welcome to the newcomers.
Congrats Savannah on the loss
Onexone-I always feel that way on a carb down day. It is like my body is detoxing all over again. Every single carb down day I feel dizzy and yucky then better once I add the carbs. I was sooo sick carb deplete week because of the detox. It is not as bad I noticed if I eat clean on my carb up days. If I eat sweets and junk, my detox on carb down days are terrible. I also noticed that if I exercise hard on carb up days, I use up some of the glycogen and the carb down doesn't feel as bad and also if I drink a lot of water to flush the toxins out. Good luck.
Deb