Wendy Chant Crack the Fat Loss Code for November 2nd

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by susiturk53

Ok Ya'll- I am hungry today! Wonder why? I think I might have sabotaged myself this morning right at the beginning by not having enough protein at breakfast. I have been fighting the munchies since I got home at 5:30. I am on my 3rd glass of iced tea. Anyone got any ideas? You know as I look at it myself- I am seeing that I just didn't have enough protein at my meals. Guess that is what my problem is. Bet I do tomorrow!
And- I am sooooooooooooooo afraid of gaining! These carbs are really scary ya'll to someone who has been low carbing for so long.
Thanks for all of the help on here.
Have a great night all!

Susi

Susi - YOU MUST EAT to LOSE FAT! If you eat at 530 you must eat by 930 and so on until 2 hours before you go to bed. I usually eat 5-6 meals everyday. Don't be afraid to eat. Remember you are slowly adding starches back to your diet. Just follow the rules and you will be fine!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by teachermom

Hi all!
I just finished doing my grades for report cards. I can't believe it's that time already.
Surgery is tomorrow morning - I'm kind of nervous, so I think I'll stay up and knit awhile.
Hope everyone had a great day. Missed you all, since I've been doing grades all evening and not posting!
Later all!

and - I'm sure everything will turn out great!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by Mischief1

Tam! on the sweater! And you have been so down on yourself lately! Tsk=tsk! The protein jello/pudding dessert thinking sounds really good! I look forward to giving it a try. I used to put sour cream in my jello and mix . Maybe I will try using vanilla protein drink in it and see what happens.

Congrats Vicki Lynn on your blood pressure. I have successfully lowered my nightly dose of Lantus from 12 to 7 U with this WOE. I also take less of one of my two oral meds. To me, that is the most important thing - my health is improving!

Sarena - I started guessing with your first post that based on where you lived and Sarena vs Sara that SaraB might be Mom! We love her! And I am sure we will love you too!
Good job Trish! You had a tough day one and you made good decisions for yourself! The rest of the week should be a breeze!

Naomi, just keep on truckin' on. Life happens. If you let this mistake get in your way and say to heck with it, I can't do it, then you lose. Don't worry about the apple bar, just keep on doing what you should do![

Julie, we will all have you in our prayers tomorrow. You will be fine! Go to sleep with positive thoughts and God's love in your heart! Have fun knitting and enjoy watching that yarn become something! I crochet, but knitting is not in me! Love seeing something come together!


You guys get so far ahead of me it is hard to get caught up! Hope you all have a great day tomorrow!

Connie

Yeah connie!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by kate4w8loss

I am still here but just can't seem to stay caught up with everyone!

Kelley - thanks for the advice. i will do what you and Alissa say since i trust you and i know you know what you are doing.

When i went into curves today, the manager said to me "Wow, you just keep getting slimmer everytime i see you". I guess i am getting used to pulling down my pants without undoing them now and i honestly haven't been thinking about my size as much. I do have a pair of 'goal' jeans but i might have picked too small of a pair since i still can't get them past my hips! (these are now the hips of a mom that had four 10lb and over babies in 8 years). i know i feel better and that is important to me. I think after 8 weeks, i am finally getting it! SCALES ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS!

Just want to let the newbies know that i thought i would never get here, finished my first 8 weeks, and now i have done it. NSV! i am wanting more than ever now to keep going and see where it takes me . . . hopefully it will bring me to a whole new person . . . a whole new way of living . . . YES, I CAN DO IT!

Kate - I had those jeans too! Only 3 babies in 6 years - but my jeans would not go up my hips until after the full 8 weeks. I can now get them buttoned but they are a little too uncomfortable to wear - I'm so passed being uncomfortable for fashion now a days! It will happen!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by kelliebel

Alissa,
did you see my post over on Callanetics? I had 3 of the songs you listed on your playlist on mine So, I downloaded a couple from your list! I loved them! I had a better run yesterday because of my new songs

I also checked out the site you gave me, and am going to do one of the programs! I did a 1/2 marathon 2 years ago, I would like to do another in the spring...this will get me in gear!!

Susi so glad you are here!! I agree, drink your water and add more protein, that will sustain you longer!

Kellie! I need to get on the new Callanetics thread - I've done it twice already this month that is after only 4 or 5 times in October!

I also did a 1/2 marathon a little over a year ago. I walked it as it was only 4 1/2 months after I had my daughter Emerson. I did it in 3 hours 15 mins. My girlfriend wants me to do another one with her so if I like this running stuff I might be up for another one.

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

Congratulations! I ended week 1 with a 4 1/2 lb loss and also starting TOM. I was a little bummed about the small loss, but I have also been low carbing around 20-30 grams for a while now, so I guess my body didn't respond the same way it would have had I been used to eating carbs.

4.5 pounds is a huge loss. Congratulations! I think you will see that your clothes start to fit you looser, that's what I have really seen.

Great Job!

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by teachermom

Hi all!
I just finished doing my grades for report cards. I can't believe it's that time already.
Surgery is tomorrow morning - I'm kind of nervous, so I think I'll stay up and knit awhile.
Hope everyone had a great day. Missed you all, since I've been doing grades all evening and not posting!
Later all!

Julie...just read your post this morning and I will say a prayer for you. I need knee surgery too but they want me to lose weight first.

[alwaysdancing]

good luck Julie, you see we're waiting for you to get back. Congratulations Dede on your loss you did great! Boy we are going to be some sharp looking women when we all meet our goal. I figure it will take me 3 sets of 8 to reach mine if I loss 20 each time. We shall see. I'm off to breakfast.

[gemini0604]

Good morning everyone!

[COLOR="Red"]Julie[/COLOR]~~I'm just reading through everything this morning. I'll be praying for you.

I've got a busy day today. My husband and I will be leaving today for our house in upstate NY, a 4.5 hour drive. We don't usually stop, but with me drinking water all day, I think I might need a pit stop. Going to pack something to eat so I don't screw up my "C" day. First thing I have to do before we leave is VOTE! Second is don't forget to take my CTFLD book!!

[lanimac]

well here's what happened to me. yesterday I went to my moms. I've been doing 98% good, and I saw a reeces p-nut pumpkin. I ate 2 bites and a handful of candy corn. Last night just had chicken. This morning I woke up and I had woken up to go to the bathroom a couple of times and I just "felt" like I had lost weight and I weighed myself. I had lost 2.5 more pounds for a total of 15 in 6 weeks. I think the difference is that I didn't feel like I had blown it and start eating everything in sight. I will probably do a carb down today. and thats it. I am enormously excited. its true that this plan is very very forgiving, and b/c of that I'm even more committed to this WOE. Its absolutely incredible!!!! NOW i have to change my stats!!!

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by teachermom

Hi all!
I just finished doing my grades for report cards. I can't believe it's that time already.
Surgery is tomorrow morning - I'm kind of nervous, so I think I'll stay up and knit awhile.
Hope everyone had a great day. Missed you all, since I've been doing grades all evening and not posting!
Later all!

Good luck today. (((HUGS)))

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Here is a positive quote for your siggy...

If you think you can or you think you can't....YOU ARE RIGHT!" ~ Henry Ford

You have been on my mind

I LIKE it.... thanks... I changed it.

[livinagain]

Week 3 day 2

I tried the crepes this morning I added vanila and used stevia as my sugar subsitute (tastes better than splenda) The taste was good but the were way too dry. Any suggestions to moisten them up. Also I could'nt eat them all I ate some and brought the rest to work to finish them. I used a 1/2 cup oatmeal I will try 1/4 cup next time. Could we use some applesauce or is that a no no.
Nina

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by dede

Mornin Crackers! Pleasant surprise this morning. Did my once a week weigh -in. I LOST 4 LBs. this past week!!! That's a total of 15 lbs in 3 weeks! I've been following the program to the letter and have done some form of excercise pretty much every day. So girls,this woe is no fluke. It works!

WOOHOO! WTG Dede

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by lanimac

well here's what happened to me. yesterday I went to my moms. I've been doing 98% good, and I saw a reeces p-nut pumpkin. I ate 2 bites and a handful of candy corn. Last night just had chicken. This morning I woke up and I had woken up to go to the bathroom a couple of times and I just "felt" like I had lost weight and I weighed myself. I had lost 2.5 more pounds for a total of 15 in 6 weeks. I think the difference is that I didn't feel like I had blown it and start eating everything in sight. I will probably do a carb down today. and thats it. I am enormously excited. its true that this plan is very very forgiving, and b/c of that I'm even more committed to this WOE. Its absolutely incredible!!!! NOW i have to change my stats!!!

Lani -

I too had the battle with my kid's candy last night and lost. But I also started my TOM last night so I hoping to settle down and get back on track this morning. I am in my Second Round of the Cycle Week 8.

I am currently eating my EZ cinnamon raisin toast w/ PB and Banana and my Chocolate protein shake - how decadent! Yummy - that is one reason I love maintenance - I get to have fruit everyday!

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by kate4w8loss

Just want to let the newbies know that i thought i would never get here, finished my first 8 weeks, and now i have done it. NSV! i am wanting more than ever now to keep going and see where it takes me . . . hopefully it will bring me to a whole new person . . . a whole new way of living . . . YES, I CAN DO IT!

WTG Kate. Great job getting to the goal. Keep up the good work.

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by livinagain

Week 3 day 2

I tried the crepes this morning I added vanila and used stevia as my sugar subsitute (tastes better than splenda) The taste was good but the were way too dry. Any suggestions to moisten them up. Also I could'nt eat them all I ate some and brought the rest to work to finish them. I used a 1/2 cup oatmeal I will try 1/4 cup next time. Could we use some applesauce or is that a no no.
Nina

apple sauce is a no-no! Definitely go for 1/4 cup of oats and use a tad of butter and you can use low sugar jam or sugar free maple syrup to moisten them up a bit. I love them with chocolate protein powder and banana extract - just like chocolate banana pancakes - YUMMY!

[jmprgrl74]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

Congratulations! I ended week 1 with a 4 1/2 lb loss and also starting TOM. I was a little bummed about the small loss, but I have also been low carbing around 20-30 grams for a while now, so I guess my body didn't respond the same way it would have had I been used to eating carbs.

Congrats! That's fantastic! That's really a very decent loss...1/2 pound more than I did in TWO weeks

Originally Posted by gemini0604

I want to weigh as much as "THE DOG." Even though they sometimes are bad, don't ya just love them. I bet he walks fast too. You are really getting a workout just doing that!

hmmmm gummy bears, one of my weaknesses. Along with many other sweets.

What kind of pup do you have? I have three adopted, a rott/dane mix, black lab mix and a Mastiff we just got last January that is also about 130'ish. She was only 109 and underweight when we got her from the pound. I adore them all but she's a huge huggy bear. I'm getting ready to do another training class so she can be a therapy dog

Originally Posted by Vladis

This is a great recipe. I made this last night and it was great. DH ate some raw and was just as thrilled. I had some leftovers tonight for dinner and it tasted just as good. I will also post this on our menu thread.

This recipe is from The Whole Foods Market Cookbook (love it!!!)

4 cups broccoli florets
2 med red peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 med green peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup tamari
2 tsp dried Italian herbs
1/4 tsp ground pepper
pinch of salt
1 whole garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 TBSP olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, quartered

Preheat oven to 400F.
Steam broccoli 2 min then chill in a bowl of ice water for another 2 min. Drain and dry on paper towels.

In a large bowl, place broccoli, red & green peppers, onion, olive oil, tamari, Italian herbs, pepper & salt. Toss to combine.

Place veggies in a baking pan and roast for 8-10 min until broccoli is tender yet firm.

In the meantime, toss garlic cloves with oil and roast them separately for 10 min (just on a separate rack) until golden and tender. Add tomato quarters to the broccoli pan and roast for additional 4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften. Remove the veggies from the oven. Add roasted garlic and toss lightly.

Enjoy!!!

Per 1 cup serving:
90 cal
Fat 5 g
saturated fat - 0.5 g
cholesterol - 0 mg
sodium - 270 mg
carbs - 9 g
protein - 3 g

Sounds fabulous! I am going to have to look up that book!

Originally Posted by driving_mrs_daisey

OK,so this morning I made my crepes (which I LOVE) except I added the puimpkin like someone (sorry I forgot who) suggested and they turned out great! I added 1/2 t baking powder, some vanilla, and some pumpkin pie spice. Boy were they thick! Good breakfast if you know you will have a long wait until you can eat your lunch. I'm in a pumpkin mood. I found a recipe for pumpkin chile. I might try that tomorrow. It has balck beans in it. Sounds interesting. I'll post the recipe on the other thread if anyone is interested. I'm so happy to be caught up on all the posts - Yea for me LOL!!

[COLOR="Red"]When is pumpkin okay to eat?[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

I had the Power oats for breakfast this morning. They were pretty good, but I could really taste the protein powder. Next time I am going to try the oatmeal without the protein powder and just eat some eggs with it.

I have also been very inspired by all of the people doing the running program. I have never ran in my life, but I always wanted to be able to do it. I went and paid my gym membership today so I can get back into my exercise.

I have never every 'got' running but am in week 6 of the program and love it now. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I'd rather sit on the couch and watch TV, and it's still hard sometimes, but I love how it makes me feel. It takes 5-10 mins to get warmed up then it actually gets easier for a bit then hard again right at the end for me. I figure that's about right for being challenging but not TOO challenging.

Originally Posted by teachermom

Hi all!
I just finished doing my grades for report cards. I can't believe it's that time already.
Surgery is tomorrow morning - I'm kind of nervous, so I think I'll stay up and knit awhile.
Hope everyone had a great day. Missed you all, since I've been doing grades all evening and not posting!
Later all!

I missed this last night! I hope all is going very well for you!

Originally Posted by lanimac

well here's what happened to me. yesterday I went to my moms. I've been doing 98% good, and I saw a reeces p-nut pumpkin. I ate 2 bites and a handful of candy corn. Last night just had chicken. This morning I woke up and I had woken up to go to the bathroom a couple of times and I just "felt" like I had lost weight and I weighed myself. I had lost 2.5 more pounds for a total of 15 in 6 weeks. I think the difference is that I didn't feel like I had blown it and start eating everything in sight. I will probably do a carb down today. and thats it. I am enormously excited. its true that this plan is very very forgiving, and b/c of that I'm even more committed to this WOE. Its absolutely incredible!!!! NOW i have to change my stats!!!

Congratulations! My husband and I both agree we've never done a plan that we love so much as this. (Believe me, I've drug him through a lot of them!) It works, yet is forgiving. How amazing is that?!


As for me....I'm actually wearing some pants that I usually don't wear because they are so tight it's inappropriate to wear them You know what I'm talking about. LOL! They fit perfectly now.

Little one is sick again. Not sure what's up with her as my family is lucky enough to hardly ever get sick - we're blessed with strong immune systems. But she has a truly nasty cough and her temp is holding steady since yesterday at about 100. Hubby took his turn home with her today. She's still acting crazy and wild but I'm watching her to make sure it doesn't turn into something worse.

Have a great day everyone!!

Pam

[jmprgrl74]

Off topic, but here are my pups:

http://www.pureromancebypam.com/images/Judge.jpg
http://www.pureromancebypam.com/images/Tuffy.jpg
http://www.pureromancebypam.com/images/Tonks.jpg


Pam

[livinagain]

Can we use coco powder.

Originally Posted by kelley17

apple sauce is a no-no! Definitely go for 1/4 cup of oats and use a tad of butter and you can use low sugar jam or sugar free maple syrup to moisten them up a bit. I love them with chocolate protein powder and banana extract - just like chocolate banana pancakes - YUMMY!

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by lanimac

well here's what happened to me. yesterday I went to my moms. I've been doing 98% good, and I saw a reeces p-nut pumpkin. I ate 2 bites and a handful of candy corn. Last night just had chicken. This morning I woke up and I had woken up to go to the bathroom a couple of times and I just "felt" like I had lost weight and I weighed myself. I had lost 2.5 more pounds for a total of 15 in 6 weeks. I think the difference is that I didn't feel like I had blown it and start eating everything in sight. I will probably do a carb down today. and thats it. I am enormously excited. its true that this plan is very very forgiving, and b/c of that I'm even more committed to this WOE. Its absolutely incredible!!!! NOW i have to change my stats!!!

15 lbs in 6 weeks is awesome. KUTGW!

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Lani -

I too had the battle with my kid's candy last night and lost. But I also started my TOM last night so I hoping to settle down and get back on track this morning. I am in my Second Round of the Cycle Week 8.

I am currently eating my EZ cinnamon raisin toast w/ PB and Banana and my Chocolate protein shake - how decadent! Yummy - that is one reason I love maintenance - I get to have fruit everyday!

Glad to hear that you hoped back on the wagon, it can be done. A little slip, but right back on track.

I miss fruit..... 6 more days.

[alwaysdancing]

It seems candy corns get the best of you. Pam glad to hear your feeling a change in your pants, just needed time. I'm excited to hear of the ladies losing 3 or 4 pounds even in week 3 so it just goes to show you never know what to expect. Keep plugging away and get a surprise.

I'm going to go plant some flowers and then hit the gym so I'll probably check in before I head to work tonight. Later.

[spydermonkey511]

good morning all. i am so excited about this diet i feel great and the numbers are dropping and i put a dress on today that is usually a little snug when zipping and it fit perfect.
so exciting. i hope you all have a great day and remember to take time to make an educated vote!

[lanimac]

we get to eat fruit? I've lost my book and ordered another one. I had no idea!! oh my gosh, I'm going for a bananna!

[jmprgrl74]

[COLOR="Blue"]Congrats spydermonkey![/COLOR]

BTW guys...there are a ton of recipes on Whole Foods Site also here: Recipes @ Whole Foods Market | WholeFoodsMarket.com

[Jerri906]

Originally Posted by livinagain

Can we use coco powder.

Cocoa powder is fine....yummy too!

[Vladis]

Dear friends, good morning!
Here's my resolution for today - I will TRY to keep up with all the posts DH thinks I am absolutely addicted to this board

Originally Posted by onexone

Wow Jerri I didn't expect you to show up and answer... what a great early birthday present!

Dear Onex Here's to a new great year of your life! May all your dreams come true!!!

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Thought I'd post a photo of me and my daughter and my son's girlfriend at the time. We went to cancun for the summer. See you ladies in the morning.

Linda, You girls look like you are having a great time. I do miss your smiling beautiful face

Originally Posted by dede

Mornin Crackers! Pleasant surprise this morning. Did my once a week weigh -in. I LOST 4 LBs. this past week!!! That's a total of 15 lbs in 3 weeks! dede

Congrats, Dede! People like you and their achievements make me going! Thank you for sharing



Kelley, How often do you do callanetics? Is it getting easier for you? I try to do at least 20 min a day, sometimes 40.

Pam,

LOVE your pups!!! They are so adorable. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog. If I can figure out how to post a picture I would. I don't know how

And congrats on your pants fitting better!!!

Lani, great job on the loss

Kelly (carbaddict), How did you do last night?

[carla70]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

Congratulations! I ended week 1 with a 4 1/2 lb loss and also starting TOM. I was a little bummed about the small loss, but I have also been low carbing around 20-30 grams for a while now, so I guess my body didn't respond the same way it would have had I been used to eating carbs.

GREAT JOB

I also just finished Week 1 and am in day 2 of week 2. I lost 4 pounds on week one, but as you I was doing LC before that some so think the same as you. My body already was used to not eating the carbs.

[carla70]

Originally Posted by Wendymarie37

I read the words "baked oatmeal" on here somewhere...anybody got a recipe that passes muster? Or should I ask on a different board?
Wendy

I mentioned the Baked Oatmeal - I have to look at my recipe and see if I can tweek it to fit in to this.

Will look at that tonight when I get home. And let you know.