Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of 20 October 2008

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by Tyler'sGM

Hey there ladies!
Well, you can also count me in on the same schedule. I've done nothing but eat when and what I wanted for the past 2 weeks. Can't even remember what week I'm supposed to be in! Supposed to be in the same week as Kelley.
Anyway, I started my first of 5 carb down days today so I'm back in week 2 with the rest of you lovely ladies.
Linda

Yea! My neighbor is back! I've been missing you Linda - now get back on track and check inhere more often LOL!!!

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

Did Jerri say that? Did I miss the holiday schedule? Thanks Kelley!

Hey Wildcat - glad to have you back on plan too!!! I think you were on schedule with me, but jumping back to week 2 is a good idea. I'm with Kelley on the number of carb down days. Jerri did post something a long time ago, but I can't remember where. I saved the infor on holiday eating, but not vacation eating. I'm sure she'll be back soon to let you know. Yea for starting again!!!

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by kate4w8loss

Dede – I had trouble sleeping but more in week two and when I stay up late, I want to eat! I used to do that all the time. It seems when my belly is full, I can sleep better but when I eat that late, I wake up bloated and vow to never to it again . . . I really do love the minute muffin, have you tried it yet?

Jody – congrats on your weight loss! Kutgw!

Pat – I lost the most the first week and was quite disappointed after that but am starting week 7 and down 10lbs now. I totally fluctuated in week 2, 3 and 4 and lost maybe one or two pounds then and now starting week 7, am down 10 so just keep at it and don’t worry so much about the scale. I still weigh myself a few times a day but I am really liking how my clothes are fitting, that is where I can tell the most. Also, I weigh myself so much cause I can’t believe I have lost 10lbs and I just need a reminder that the scale is not playing a cruel joke on me!

Kim – instead of the protein powder on your oatmeal, you should try the Atkins premade shakes. They are delicious on oatmeal, I like the vanilla the best. I am totally not a runner and have only done two days of the c25k program and I actually like it. The first day I could only do it for 20 minutes and the second day I did it for 25 minutes. I am looking forward to doing it tomorrow. I alternate days with Curves and C25k (or at least that is my plan!)

Kelley – glad you had fun and sorry you ended up not feeling well. Hope you get better soon!

Renee – congrats on the 5 minute run. I hope I am able to achieve that. I just started and will be doing day 3 of week 1 tomorrow.

Everyone – I have printed off the food logs and use them daily to plan my meals. Each food log is pretty close to what you should be eating with a few ‘tweaks’ but I just refer back to the book and fill it p/v/s/o/ff/a etc, whatever I am supposed to be eating for that week. That is also where I keep track of the day/week I am on. I actually plan almost a week in advance. I change it if I want but at least I start out with a plan. Does all that make sense? Sorry for the dumb question but people keep talking about ‘kosher’, what does that mean?

Can anyone tell me how much protein we are supposed to eat a day? I am sure I read how many grams but can’t seem to find it now, even went through the book . . . How about how much fat too?

Chris – I open word and then everytime someone says something that I want to comment on, I switch to word, type their name and my comment then back to reading again. When I am finished, I cut and paste into the comment spot on the thread.

Lani – i got rid of all that stuff from the house so I am not tempted and no one in my family needs cookies and chips anyways (they are thin but those foods are not good for them). It would be really hard for me if the temptation was there but I do find myself craving things like that less and less. I also bought the 100 calorie cookie treats and chips so that at least if I ‘fall off the wagon’ the calories are controlled.

Molly – I posted before that I absolutely HATE carb up days because I start out with a carb and then go crazy. I have now cut out my carb in the morning and eat carbs for supper and for my snack, otherwise I can’t seem to stop myself. I am like you, oh, I have lost 10lbs now, I deserve a treat . . . I have always used food for my moods, happy, sad, mad etc. and it is hard to get out of that habit. When I look at a food I can’t eat ( I made the family banana cream) I know that if I start, just one teency weency forkful, I won’t be able to stop so I don’t have any at all and was happy my family enjoyed it. There was one piece left and I made them eat it so it didn’t sit in the fridge and call my name.

Good luck to everyone starting again!

Kate - GREAT advice!!! And for my 5 minute run - you can do it too!! I NEVER thought I would be able to run for 5 minutes straight, but I was able to start week 5 today - YEA!!! I might follow your lead on my next carb up day - start with a protein based breakfast and wait till the last meals for my carbby stuff - good idea!

[free to be me]

Hi Ladies...back from my run and weight session...feeling stronger. For those of you who asked...the ex...yes he is something else. He is not complying with some of the courts orders, as a result I have to file legal actions to force his compliance...right? Yes. Well, yesterday at pick up (he has a 4 hour visit on 2 Sunday's a month)...he started pestering me about the attorney and the court action. I told him I would not discuss it in front of our child (duh) and that he needed to direct his questions/issues to my attorney. He then poked his finger in my chest and came up to my face (about 1" away) and yelled at me (his spit was hitting me in the face) "If you continue with this you will regret it"...I slipped away and ran inside to call the police as he would not just go and then he yelled "Your greed will kill you" . The police did nothing, as you can imagine. They consider it a "custodial" issue. The policeman treated me like I was a hysterical ex-wife. Listen, I am NO shrinking violet and this time the ex really scared me. In any event, my recourse is to file an anti-harassment protection order...and so I am. The paperwork is extensive and I won't have it done until tomorrow...but boy howdee...getting the police to actually do something to protect you is a very hard thing to do. I felt like saying...i am so sorry to break up your coffee hour. My word. Anyhoo...enough of me I told y'all it was a story for a different support group!! Thanks for your concerns and for listening. I DID NOT EAT BADLY IN RESPONSE TO THE STRESS!! That is a success!

Carbing down has been easy today...ask me on Wednesday or Thursday! MAN, I am going to enjoy my Saturday this weekend! Aren't we girls?? Connie, Kimad, Onex, Sunny...I know there a re a few more with us restarting...how many total??

[wildcat1842]

Originally Posted by driving_mrs_daisey

Hey Wildcat - glad to have you back on plan too!!! I think you were on schedule with me, but jumping back to week 2 is a good idea. I'm with Kelley on the number of carb down days. Jerri did post something a long time ago, but I can't remember where. I saved the infor on holiday eating, but not vacation eating. I'm sure she'll be back soon to let you know. Yea for starting again!!!

Thanks! I think I'll search for Jerri's post and see what I can find! Oh, I tried your cheeseburger salad thingy, and it was sooooo good!

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

Thanks! I think I'll search for Jerri's post and see what I can find! Oh, I tried your cheeseburger salad thingy, and it was sooooo good!

Yea! I'm glad you like it. It hits the spot doesn't it? I added glilled onions and mushrooms the last time - YUM!! BTW did you see Jerri answered you on the last page? Don't carb down 7 days - that's not necessary (yea for you!)

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Alissa - Sorry to hear you're having some troubles with the ex. Hugs to you. So proud of you for being so strong. XOXO.......

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Well, I guess I'm off to do bedtime routine. I hear loud thuds and bumps coming from the living room. Yes, Power Rangers is on and that always inspires DS to karate chop everything that he can reach with his feet. Melissa, can I come hide with you? G'Night all!!!!!!

[free to be me]

Thanks Renee...I was laughing with my sister...I told her I could be the subject of a lifetime movie!! Or maybe an ABC after-school special!! It is so absurd sometimes I have to laugh...surreal actually.

I swear kids know when we are tired and stressed...even when we keep it in check so well! My young one has been cranky ever since the ex brought her back yesterday. She went to bed cranky, woke up cranky, fussed near all day...OH MY!! It is exhausting! She is FINALLY settled down and watching a movie...thank goodness for Barbie and the Diamond Castle! I hate to use the TV as a sitter but dang!! Where is the "I'm ripping my hair out" yellow face?!?!? Melissa and Renee...I want to play hide and seek and tell my daughter to hide! I'll let her believe she is such a good hider I can't find her! Ya think it'll work??

[onexone]

I was searching through my cupboards and found some Curves vitamin and mineral supplement drink mix; chocolate flavour. From searching on the net it's got no sugar and 30 gr of protein. The big problem is it is soy: soy protein isolate. Think I could use this for a week or so until I have more $ to get the right stuff? I am needing something like this to get through the day... how bad could this be?

Opinions?

Happy to report I had broccoli and I successfully carbed down today. Just 3 more cups of water and I will have done that too.

[wildcat1842]

Originally Posted by Mischief1

[COLOR=red]Kelley[/COLOR] ! Missed your smiling face (and your little one's too)! Glad you had such a great time with your friends! Did they know you had lost all the weight? Glad to have you back! Sorry to hear your Dad is having more issues with the cancer. You know he is in our prayers.

[COLOR=blue]Wildcat[/COLOR] and [COLOR=blue]Tyler'sGM[/COLOR] and [COLOR=blue]Jeanib [/COLOR]- join us as noted in the next paragraph!

[COLOR=deepskyblue]Onex and Kim and Wildcat [COLOR=mediumturquoise]and Tyler'sGM[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR=#48d1cc]and Jeanib [/COLOR]to the Carb Down 4 Days and then to Day 5 of Week 2 Support Group! The more the merrier! Remember it is not a carb deplete (like week one), just carb down! Day 5 of week 2 is also a carb down so you will actually be doing 5 in a row.[COLOR=black] You are not alone. Alissa, Kim, Sunny and I are right there with you.[/COLOR]

Connie

Thanks for the welcome! Good to know I am in good company

Originally Posted by driving_mrs_daisey

Yea! I'm glad you like it. It hits the spot doesn't it? I added glilled onions and mushrooms the last time - YUM!! BTW did you see Jerri answered you on the last page? Don't carb down 7 days - that's not necessary (yea for you!)

I did see that, thanks! And thank you Jerri! I was just looking for something on vacation eating, but after re-reading her post, I see she hasn't posted it yet. I guess I figured I would have to more than 4 carb down days after a full week of cheating.

[alwaysdancing]

Taking a quiet moment to check in an see how we all did. I’m glad to say Day 1 is done and so much for worrying. Still not hungry. Going to work out earlier and see how that goes. How’s the Terrific 8 doing?

You all figure out the first day. See ya before I go to bed.

[COLOR="Blue"]Allisa,[/COLOR] perhaps he has some in his family that can talk with him. It’s pretty serious, take care.

[COLOR="blue"]Onexone [/COLOR]good for you! The water will help , if I get shakey I just drinks some cold water and feel better. Hmm I’m not sure about the shake, but plenty of ladies here who drink it a lot so they will
Know.

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by onexone

I was searching through my cupboards and found some Curves vitamin and mineral supplement drink mix; chocolate flavour. From searching on the net it's got no sugar and 30 gr of protein. The big problem is it is soy: soy protein isolate. Think I could use this for a week or so until I have more $ to get the right stuff? I am needing something like this to get through the day... how bad could this be?

Opinions?

Happy to report I had broccoli and I successfully carbed down today. Just 3 more cups of water and I will have done that too.

YAY onexone!!

Well, Wendy does not like soy protein for a variety of reasons...you can google it and find tons of articles on it. There are many body builders and fitness folks who don't like soy protein. At the same time, I think you need to decide what it may mean to you and the program you want to work. If it is going to help you succeed in this 5 carb down week, then I say it would be worth it especially if you can't get an alternative protein powder/shake.

[dede]

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Let's all clap, I'm not as dumb as I thought. I neglected to scroll all the way to the bottom and save. Well, one last thing on my to do list.

Okay Linda.This'll keep you from feeling dumb....what's an "avatar"? I haven't been able to get my picture up. Maybe I'll try again in the morning. Today went well. Not hungry at all just ai lttle weary of all the prep work and cooking and menu planning. I know it will get to be second nature eventually. Night all. dede

[Meatpea26]

Well, day one is in the can...YAY!!! Me and the BF are doing fine so far and the best part is that we are all set for tomorrow too. The lunches and snacks are all prepared.
Also, I am not a big water drinker but managed to finish 90oz, (i think my back teeth are floating! ) I am a little tired though, so I am on my way to catch some extra zzzz's. Good Night Everyone!

[Tyler'sGM]

Originally Posted by driving_mrs_daisey

Yea! My neighbor is back! I've been missing you Linda - now get back on track and check inhere more often LOL!!!

Thanks Renee! By the way, LOVE the new haircut and you definitely look thinner !

[Mischief1]

Dancing Linda - Ya did it! Nice photo!

Crickett - look for Renee's cheeseburger salad on the recipe thread (go to page 1, 3rd post). Everyone RAVES about it! I have not tried it with my Mom yet, but plan to this week.

Onex - A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! There may be reasons why soy is not the best choice, but........ A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!

I forgot to buy broccoli at the store today, and you are a cup of water ahead of me! But I have about 4 hours to bed, so I think I will make it!

Meatpea - glad your BF is hanging in there with you! Hope he knows he is included when we say "Ladies"!

Alissa - Here's who I have on the Carb Down week list: Kim, Sunny, Wildcat, Tyler'sGM, Jeanib, Onex, You and Me. Togetherness Ladies!

See newbies. We are not perfect, but what is soooooo wonderful about this WOE, is that if you really screw up it is not hard to get right back doing it again! You all enjoy your baseline days this week!

Later.

Connie

[Tyler'sGM]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Well, yesterday at pick up (he has a 4 hour visit on 2 Sunday's a month)...he started pestering me about the attorney and the court action. I told him I would not discuss it in front of our child (duh) and that he needed to direct his questions/issues to my attorney. He then poked his finger in my chest and came up to my face (about 1" away) and yelled at me (his spit was hitting me in the face) "If you continue with this you will regret it"...I slipped away and ran inside to call the police as he would not just go and then he yelled "Your greed will kill you"

Oh, Alissa!!!!!
Please, please be careful dear lady! We don't want anything to happen to you and those precious babies. If you need to "get away" for a while, take a trip to Texas! I'll be glad to put your family up for a while!

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Taking a quiet moment to check in an see how we all did. I’m glad to say Day 1 is done and so much for worrying. Still not hungry. Going to work out earlier and see how that goes. How’s the Terrific 8 doing?

Linda,
I'm here and reporting that I did well today. Only problem was that I didn't get but 3 meals in today. Will get an earlier start on the day tomorrow so I'll be able to eat more meals!

[alwaysdancing]

Seem's day 1 went without a hitch. good for us! Dede just go to the top left corner and click the user control and you'll see where to go. Then go down and check you want to use your own avatar and download your photo and then.............go to the bottom and click save. We shall see you tomorrow.

onoxone even though it is a protein drink, because it is soy, I would ask is it effecting how much you lose. Peace of mind might be more important. It's not going anywhere so won't be wasted save for one of your carb-up days.

[COLOR="Red"]Carb-Down Ladies our hats are off to you and keep inspiring your underlings! [/COLOR]

I'm heading to the gym at 5a.m. so I'm off to bed. This is our usual time but not eating all night in bed might effect how much energy I have to do this. will post tomorrow results.
goodnight everyone~

[kate4w8loss]

[COLOR=purple]Dede[/COLOR]– I usually have it for breakfast and when I was really hungry, I had two of them. I don’t know about anyone else but I do not count them as a starch because they are mostly egg and flax seed. I would eat them anytime and I count them as a protein.


[COLOR=fuchsia]Alissa[/COLOR] - sorry for our experience. It must have been frightening. He isn’t getting his own way so he is getting nasty. I will pray for you.


WHO HAS THE RICIPE FOR ZUCCHINI FRIES??? Please tell me where it is or post it. Thanks.


Your profile picture is the picture that shows up on your personal profile and your avatar is the picture that shows up when you post something. Does that help anyone?

[Mischief1]

Jusr wanted to tell you what I had for dinner tonight. It was really good and I don't know why I did not think of it before. Made beef fajitas, and since no evening carbs for me, I thought I would have a nice salad with it. Then I said, why not put the fajitas on my lettuce? And I did and it was goooood!!!

So another dinner/lunch idea for everyone.

Wanted something warm after my walk this evening as it is getting cool here. Hmmmm...what would happen if I warmed up my Atkins chocolate shake and had it like hot chocolate? It was pretty good I think!

Tam - are you out there? Hope all is well with you and your kiddo!

Have a cracking good day Ladies and Gentlemen!

Connie

[kydanae98]

Where is the cheeseburger salad recipe????Hope everyone has a good day!

[dede]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hi Ladies...back from my run and weight session...feeling stronger. For those of you who asked...the ex...yes he is something else. He is not complying with some of the courts orders, as a result I have to file legal actions to force his compliance...right? Yes. Well, yesterday at pick up (he has a 4 hour visit on 2 Sunday's a month)...he started pestering me about the attorney and the court action. I told him I would not discuss it in front of our child (duh) and that he needed to direct his questions/issues to my attorney. He then poked his finger in my chest and came up to my face (about 1" away) and yelled at me (his spit was hitting me in the face) "If you continue with this you will regret it"...I slipped away and ran inside to call the police as he would not just go and then he yelled "Your greed will kill you" . The police did nothing, as you can imagine. They consider it a "custodial" issue. The policeman treated me like I was a hysterical ex-wife. Listen, I am NO shrinking violet and this time the ex really scared me. In any event, my recourse is to file an anti-harassment protection order...and so I am. The paperwork is extensive and I won't have it done until tomorrow...but boy howdee...getting the police to actually do something to protect you is a very hard thing to do. I felt like saying...i am so sorry to break up your coffee hour. My word. Anyhoo...enough of me I told y'all it was a story for a different support group!! Thanks for your concerns and for listening. I DID NOT EAT BADLY IN RESPONSE TO THE STRESS!! That is a success!

Carbing down has been easy today...ask me on Wednesday or Thursday! MAN, I am going to enjoy my Saturday this weekend! Aren't we girls?? Connie, Kimad, Onex, Sunny...I know there a re a few more with us restarting...how many total??

Hey Alissa. Just couldn't let this go by without making a comment. I was actually having flashbacks to a few years ago when my ex did the same thing to me. I swear,there was one particular time when if there'd happened to have been a sharp instrument close by....well,let's just say that the temprary insanity thing is real!
WHEW! glad that craziness is all done now but I have to say,he's still an a** most every time I have to talk to him. Unfortunately,because kids are involved,we'll be tied to our exes forever. The good news is that it does get better. Your ex does not know how to handle NOT being in control anymore. It drives them crazy. Just keep your cool,(as it sounds like you did), and you'll be so much bigger than him.
Anyway,just wanted to say that I truely understand. I'll keep you in my prayers sister!

[cricket0777]

Originally Posted by LoriSax

I did find the recipe. I look forward to trying this tomorrow. I made the Zuchini fries tonight, boy was that good!! I want to try the spaghetti squash pancake too. I totally enjpoy this way of eating!!
Lori

[COLOR="Green"]Lori-[/COLOR] how did you make the zuchini fries?? I looked again on the recipe thread and didn't see it, could you post it?/ Thanks they sound so yummy....and I won't even tell what they are

[cricket0777]

Originally Posted by kydanae98

Where is the cheeseburger salad recipe????Hope everyone has a good day!

You have to go on the recipe thread on page 1, I think its on the 3rd page.

[cricket0777]

Originally Posted by Mischief1

Jusr wanted to tell you what I had for dinner tonight. It was really good and I don't know why I did not think of it before. Made beef fajitas, and since no evening carbs for me, I thought I would have a nice salad with it. Then I said, why not put the fajitas on my lettuce? And I did and it was goooood!!!

So another dinner/lunch idea for everyone.

Wanted something warm after my walk this evening as it is getting cool here. Hmmmm...what would happen if I warmed up my Atkins chocolate shake and had it like hot chocolate? It was pretty good I think!

Tam - are you out there? Hope all is well with you and your kiddo!

Have a cracking good day Ladies and Gentlemen!

Connie

Connie the fajitas sound good, I may do that tonight. hubby would love!!! So you warmed up the Atkins shake??? We had our 1st frost yesterday morning and wow it was chilly and I refuse to turn the heat on...during the day it was wonderful....I really need to get out and do the flower beds and cut stuff back. I don't like doing it alone and who has a son that is never home ME!!!!!

[onexone]

Hello Cracker Ladies!

Well my killer school week starts today. I am up-to-here with projects that are due, things to hand in, and a meeting about the job I have at school in the ceramics room.
I'm not sure how I'll get everything done. I don't think I've been this far behind before but I must have been at some point. I will get it done no matter how late I have to stay up this week. Next week my schedule changes cause I don't have to work over the weekends anymore. That will be a relief.

Anyway, have my lunch packed, ate my breakfast, am waiting on some boiled eggs to throw in there for snacks and I am good to go. My body let go 4lbs of water weight overnight from my carbfest this weekend. I am not so far from 249 as I was yesterday. I may just make it in time for my birthday yet

Gotta run. Have a crackin' day everyone!

[Wendymarie37]

Good morning all. I tried a protein shake yesterday afternoon, it wasn't bad and it certainly helped me through a late afternoon meeting until I could get home for supper. I will try one as a morning snack today.
Wendy

[livinagain]

Originally Posted by Wendymarie37

Good morning all. I tried a protein shake yesterday afternoon, it wasn't bad and it certainly helped me through a late afternoon meeting until I could get home for supper. I will try one as a morning snack today.
Wendy

Day two
I was surprised to I didnt mind the protein shake and I think they are going to be my lifesaver now I just have to find out how I can make them ahead of time I dont always have a blender handy lol
Nina

[ladibuc]

Originally Posted by Wendymarie37

Good morning all. I tried a protein shake yesterday afternoon, it wasn't bad and it certainly helped me through a late afternoon meeting until I could get home for supper. I will try one as a morning snack today.
Wendy

Wendymarie, Are you using the powder or premade shakes? If you are using a chocolate powder and like coffee, try adding a tsp of instant coffee. It made a huge difference in the taste for me and I don't even like instant coffee. Anyways just a suggestion for variety...The Mocha protein shake receipe is in the book...It's yummy!