Wendy Chant Crack the Fat Loss Code for November 2nd

[kelley17]

Welcome to the Code Cracker Challenge Board!!!

Please look over the next few posts for helpful links and suggestions!

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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[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'!!!

[kelley17]

[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]BASIC INFO[/COLOR]

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

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...l#post10896302


[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]PREVIOUS WEEK'S CHALLENGE THREAD [/COLOR]

Wendy Chant Crack the Fat Loss Code for October 27th


[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]MENUS, RECIPES, AND EXERCISE[/COLOR]

Wendy Chant Menus

Crack The Fat Loss Code - Recipes

~CRACKERS LEARNING TO CRACK THE EXERCISE CODE~

[sophiasapientia]

Hello Everybody,
I thought I'd pop in and say "Hi!" ... My name is Shannon and I'm new to this WOE but not new to Low Carbing. A number of years ago I lost 70+ pounds on CAD and have kept most of it off through basic portion control and exercising. I've been struggling recently, though, heard about this WOE and thought I'd give it a try.

I know this week, week 1, will be the toughest for me since I feel foggy and off when I'm eating so low carb. I've got my meals planned out, though, and will make it through. Looking forward to getting to know you all ...

Shannon
Week 1, Day 2

[Sandra2305]

Hey All- I'm back!!
I started the WOE on July 28 and continue it through mid Sept. I had such great success. My weight loss story began at the end of May when I weighed 160 pounds and I was wearing size 14 pants. I was so miserable!! I worked so hard from then until the end of July. I only dropped around 6 pounds. I was getting so discouraged, as I really wanted to lose my weight during the summer before I started back to work in the fall. Luckily, I spotted this program in First magazine. At that time, I started out weighing 154 lbs and got down to 134 at the end of the 8 weeks!! 20-25 pounds less made such a difference in my life. I just couldn't believe I was carrying around as much weight as my 10 month old grandbaby weighed!! I have so much more energy now and love the way my clothes fit.(size 8) I especially enjoy all the compliments I receive!! Well, I have been able to maintain, yet I have recently noticed my weight creeping back up. I worked too hard to suddenly just gain everything back. I've decided to start the program again and go for getting my weight down to a little below 130. So I will be starting tomorrow!!
I will pop in occasionally to see how everyone is doing!! I teach elementary school full time, so I don't get the opportunity to get on the threads as I did in the summer.
To anyone who is new and just starting out-- this does work-- if you stick with it. THat's the hard part. But for me, it was so worth it!!!

Sandra -- beginning for the second time to help lose that last 10 pounds!!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by sophiasapientia

Hello Everybody,
I thought I'd pop in and say "Hi!" ... My name is Shannon and I'm new to this WOE but not new to Low Carbing. A number of years ago I lost 70+ pounds on CAD and have kept most of it off through basic portion control and exercising. I've been struggling recently, though, heard about this WOE and thought I'd give it a try.

I know this week, week 1, will be the toughest for me since I feel foggy and off when I'm eating so low carb. I've got my meals planned out, though, and will make it through. Looking forward to getting to know you all ...

Shannon
Week 1, Day 2

Shannon. More people will be along tonight and definitely tomorrow. I tend to put the new week up early otherwise forget!

Week 1 is tough for everyone and just remember when you feel horrible that means the shift is just around the corner. You'll love not having any cravings the following weeks. Please remember to gauge your progress by inches lost rather than pounds! Also be sure to check out the threads listed in post 3 for extra info!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey All- I'm back!!
I started the WOE on July 28 and continue it through mid Sept. I had such great success. My weight loss story began at the end of May when I weighed 160 pounds and I was wearing size 14 pants. I was so miserable!! I worked so hard from then until the end of July. I only dropped around 6 pounds. I was getting so discouraged, as I really wanted to lose my weight during the summer before I started back to work in the fall. Luckily, I spotted this program in First magazine. At that time, I started out weighing 154 lbs and got down to 134 at the end of the 8 weeks!! 20-25 pounds less made such a difference in my life. I just couldn't believe I was carrying around as much weight as my 10 month old grandbaby weighed!! I have so much more energy now and love the way my clothes fit.(size 8) I especially enjoy all the compliments I receive!! Well, I have been able to maintain, yet I have recently noticed my weight creeping back up. I worked too hard to suddenly just gain everything back. I've decided to start the program again and go for getting my weight down to a little below 130. So I will be starting tomorrow!!
I will pop in occasionally to see how everyone is doing!! I teach elementary school full time, so I don't get the opportunity to get on the threads as I did in the summer.
To anyone who is new and just starting out-- this does work-- if you stick with it. THat's the hard part. But for me, it was so worth it!!!

Sandra -- beginning for the second time to help lose that last 10 pounds!!

Hi Sandra and Welcome BACK! Feeling great and still love the program! you will love the newbies that joined us.

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey All- I'm back!!
I started the WOE on July 28 and continue it through mid Sept. I had such great success. My weight loss story began at the end of May when I weighed 160 pounds and I was wearing size 14 pants. I was so miserable!! I worked so hard from then until the end of July. I only dropped around 6 pounds. I was getting so discouraged, as I really wanted to lose my weight during the summer before I started back to work in the fall. Luckily, I spotted this program in First magazine. At that time, I started out weighing 154 lbs and got down to 134 at the end of the 8 weeks!! 20-25 pounds less made such a difference in my life. I just couldn't believe I was carrying around as much weight as my 10 month old grandbaby weighed!! I have so much more energy now and love the way my clothes fit.(size 8) I especially enjoy all the compliments I receive!! Well, I have been able to maintain, yet I have recently noticed my weight creeping back up. I worked too hard to suddenly just gain everything back. I've decided to start the program again and go for getting my weight down to a little below 130. So I will be starting tomorrow!!
I will pop in occasionally to see how everyone is doing!! I teach elementary school full time, so I don't get the opportunity to get on the threads as I did in the summer.
To anyone who is new and just starting out-- this does work-- if you stick with it. THat's the hard part. But for me, it was so worth it!!!

Sandra -- beginning for the second time to help lose that last 10 pounds!!

Wow, Sandra- I was looking at your photo- thinking what a cute baby you had, and how you look so good, and what an inspiration you are- and then I hit the word "grandson"- oh MY!!!!
What an inspiration!!!
How tall, and how old are you? WOW again!!

[Sandra2305]

I'm glad I have the support of this group-- I don't think I could have done it without everyone last time!! It's always easier with the motivation on others-- even if they are total strangers!!
This time will be more of a challenge--- since I'm back in school with all the stress. Plus-- you know there is always food around!! I have to be strong!!
You've made great progress-- way to go-- before long-- you and I will be at our goal!! and we will stay that way-- right!!
Have a wonderful day and thanks for staying on this board and keeping everyone so motivated!!

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

I'm glad I have the support of this group-- I don't think I could have done it without everyone last time!! It's always easier with the motivation on others-- even if they are total strangers!!
This time will be more of a challenge--- since I'm back in school with all the stress. Plus-- you know there is always food around!! I have to be strong!!
You've made great progress-- way to go-- before long-- you and I will be at our goal!! and we will stay that way-- right!!
Have a wonderful day and thanks for staying on this board and keeping everyone so motivated!!

... a grandson AND back at school...sigh..... may wonders never cease....

[Sandra2305]

Hey-- well that is my grandson-- he will be one this month!! He is the son of my 23 year old step son!! I wasn't expecting to be a grandmom at the age of 46-- but Oh well! We are loving being grandparents!! It is so different! I also have a 14 year old son!! I love him to death-- but he drives me crazy!! any of you with teenagers-- know what I mean!!
I will tell you I have always looked young for my age-- but when I was overweight-- I didn't look much younger! Losing that weight has been to best thing that has happened to me in years!! I know now that nothing tastes better than skinny!!!!!!
I'm off to enjoy my afternoon on the motorcycle with my husband-- yeah ha!!
--
Take care !

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey-- well that is my grandson-- he will be one this month!! He is the son of my 23 year old step son!! I wasn't expecting to be a grandmom at the age of 46-- but Oh well! We are loving being grandparents!! It is so different! I also have a 14 year old son!! I love him to death-- but he drives me crazy!! any of you with teenagers-- know what I mean!!
I will tell you I have always looked young for my age-- but when I was overweight-- I didn't look much younger! Losing that weight has been to best thing that has happened to me in years!! I know now that nothing tastes better than skinny!!!!!!
I'm off to enjoy my afternoon on the motorcycle with my husband-- yeah ha!!
--
Take care !

Know what you mean- I was a grandmother at 44... and many times since- now I'm 50.... and have 2 teenager, one preteen, and another 6 adults (at least they pretend to be), along with 9.5 grandchildren.
I used to look young for my age- I'm not wrinkled or anything, but a "bit matronly", along with puffy eyes, so that's very aging- can't wait to lose the weight!!!
You are a reall inspiration- enjoy the ride- don't forget the helmet (can you tell I'm a mom?)

[kelliebel]

Welcome back, Sandra!
You are gorgeous! I too was thinking what a beautiful baby you have and did a double take when you said you were a grandma!! good for you! I'm sure you will be able to help us out this week!! you are an inspiration!
Starting week 4 tomorrow

[jkvetter]

Welcome back Sandra, and yes, Sandra, I will say you have a beautiful grandson.

I have 7 grandchildren, 6 living, ages 13 to 3. They are all my pride and joy. 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. Our first, Mique Adalene, (pronounced Mickey) was born 13 weeks prematurely and passed away when she was 13 weeks old. What a treasure and a blessing she was to our lives. She was here to do a miracle and that truly did happen. She gave my husband and I our relationship back with our daughter. What a truly wonderful gift. I will be forever grateful to her for that.


Welcome to you Shannon. You are in a wonderful place. So many beautiful people here to help, uplift and support you.

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey All- I'm back!!
I started the WOE on July 28 and continue it through mid Sept. I had such great success. My weight loss story began at the end of May when I weighed 160 pounds and I was wearing size 14 pants. I was so miserable!! I worked so hard from then until the end of July. I only dropped around 6 pounds. I was getting so discouraged, as I really wanted to lose my weight during the summer before I started back to work in the fall. Luckily, I spotted this program in First magazine. At that time, I started out weighing 154 lbs and got down to 134 at the end of the 8 weeks!! 20-25 pounds less made such a difference in my life. I just couldn't believe I was carrying around as much weight as my 10 month old grandbaby weighed!! I have so much more energy now and love the way my clothes fit.(size 8) I especially enjoy all the compliments I receive!! Well, I have been able to maintain, yet I have recently noticed my weight creeping back up. I worked too hard to suddenly just gain everything back. I've decided to start the program again and go for getting my weight down to a little below 130. So I will be starting tomorrow!!
I will pop in occasionally to see how everyone is doing!! I teach elementary school full time, so I don't get the opportunity to get on the threads as I did in the summer.
To anyone who is new and just starting out-- this does work-- if you stick with it. THat's the hard part. But for me, it was so worth it!!!

Sandra -- beginning for the second time to help lose that last 10 pounds!!

YEA! Sandra's back too!!! Good to see you again.

[free to be me]

Y'all started the party without me I was over on the other thread ALL BY MYSELF until I saw Renee's post

I'm gonna go pout!! Me and my keep-to-myself pessimistic self

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by sophiasapientia

Hello Everybody,
I thought I'd pop in and say "Hi!" ... My name is Shannon and I'm new to this WOE but not new to Low Carbing. A number of years ago I lost 70+ pounds on CAD and have kept most of it off through basic portion control and exercising. I've been struggling recently, though, heard about this WOE and thought I'd give it a try.

I know this week, week 1, will be the toughest for me since I feel foggy and off when I'm eating so low carb. I've got my meals planned out, though, and will make it through. Looking forward to getting to know you all ...

Shannon
Week 1, Day 2

Hi Shannon...welcome I'm RESTARTING tomorrow, so it will be Week 1, Day 1 for me too. This is a great group.

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by sophiasapientia

Hello Everybody,
I thought I'd pop in and say "Hi!" ... My name is Shannon and I'm new to this WOE but not new to Low Carbing.

Shannon
Week 1, Day 2

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey All- I'm back!!

I just read y'all were over here having a party without the rest of us.

Hi [COLOR="Magenta"]Shannon[/COLOR]~~I'm starting week 3 tomorrow. Nice to have you here.

[COLOR="Magenta"]Sandra[/COLOR]~~good to meet you and welcome back!

[COLOR="Magenta"]To all the Grandmothers[/COLOR]~~I'm still waiting! My daughter, age 29, just got married on 10/4 and my son, age 27, is still just "dating". I'm aging myself for sure now.

[COLOR="Magenta"]Vladis[/COLOR]~~just in case you jump over here and don't see my other post, I made the white bean salad. It was very good!

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Tam, are you looking for starch?? You can use legumes...they have some protein too so they might do the trick. Do you have EZ bread or tortillas?? The tortillas as chips with a salsa or bean dip may help you out. I know they won't have tons of protein, but there is some. Does your protein powder have dairy? I know Naomi uses a pea protein powder...some of that may hlep. I wish I could be more help...but maybe these suggestions give you some thinkg to chew on. I just realized I made a funny without even trying! It is good to be able to crack oneself up!

You are so good to me as well...dear friend

IT'S A LOVEFEST!!!

I will now call to order the MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY! Kelley, Tam, Renee, Alissa...Sara and Connie dear ladies where are you???????

Nope, I'm looking for protein. The shake is dairy- only one available other than a foul soy one I wouldn't touch again. I need this for a 5:30-6:00pm-ish snack. Real dilemna.

What are we doing here on a Sun. night? We could have been on page 45 by now

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by sophiasapientia

Hello Everybody,
I thought I'd pop in and say "Hi!" ... My name is Shannon and I'm new to this WOE but not new to Low Carbing. A number of years ago I lost 70+ pounds on CAD and have kept most of it off through basic portion control and exercising. I've been struggling recently, though, heard about this WOE and thought I'd give it a try.

I know this week, week 1, will be the toughest for me since I feel foggy and off when I'm eating so low carb. I've got my meals planned out, though, and will make it through. Looking forward to getting to know you all ...

Shannon
Week 1, Day 2

Shannon.

[kellycarbaddict]

Originally Posted by Sandra2305

Hey All- I'm back!!
I started the WOE on July 28 and continue it through mid Sept. I had such great success. My weight loss story began at the end of May when I weighed 160 pounds and I was wearing size 14 pants. I was so miserable!! I worked so hard from then until the end of July. I only dropped around 6 pounds. I was getting so discouraged, as I really wanted to lose my weight during the summer before I started back to work in the fall. Luckily, I spotted this program in First magazine. At that time, I started out weighing 154 lbs and got down to 134 at the end of the 8 weeks!! 20-25 pounds less made such a difference in my life. I just couldn't believe I was carrying around as much weight as my 10 month old grandbaby weighed!! I have so much more energy now and love the way my clothes fit.(size 8) I especially enjoy all the compliments I receive!! Well, I have been able to maintain, yet I have recently noticed my weight creeping back up. I worked too hard to suddenly just gain everything back. I've decided to start the program again and go for getting my weight down to a little below 130. So I will be starting tomorrow!!
I will pop in occasionally to see how everyone is doing!! I teach elementary school full time, so I don't get the opportunity to get on the threads as I did in the summer.
To anyone who is new and just starting out-- this does work-- if you stick with it. THat's the hard part. But for me, it was so worth it!!!

Sandra -- beginning for the second time to help lose that last 10 pounds!!

Sandra... CONGRATS on a great first 8 weeks. I hope the next 8 will get you where you want to be. I am on week 2 day 7 and would love to see similar results as you, one day at a time. YOU CAN DO IT!

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Nope, I'm looking for protein. The shake is dairy- only one available other than a foul soy one I wouldn't touch again. I need this for a 5:30-6:00pm-ish snack. Real dilemna.

What are we doing here on a Sun. night? We could have been on page 45 by now

Hi Tam...Hmm...dilema for sure. Maybe you could look into the pea protein powder? I know Naomi (mammapo) uses that...it may help your dilema about meat/dairy mixing in the future. Just a thought. I am goin to sound stupid asking this but...no meat...does that also mean no egg whites?? No tuna?? No fish??

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hi Tam...Hmm...dilema for sure. Maybe you could look into the pea protein powder? I know Naomi (mammapo) uses that...it may help your dilema about meat/dairy mixing in the future. Just a thought. I am goin to sound stupid asking this but...no meat...does that also mean no egg whites?? No tuna?? No fish??

Pea protein not available in Israel...
Nope- we can have fish and eggs. I have 2 eggs for breakfast in my muffin. YUM!!!!
Just had brocolli with my tomato olive mushroom sauce and LF cheese for dinner- but that was at 8:30PM- had a hot chocolate shake at 7:45... still have that headache, but am not starving anymore...
I could have tuna, but it's not "snacky" enough for me.
Oh well....

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Nope, I'm looking for protein. The shake is dairy- only one available other than a foul soy one I wouldn't touch again. I need this for a 5:30-6:00pm-ish snack. Real dilemna.

What are we doing here on a Sun. night? We could have been on page 45 by now

Tam, how about some baba ganouj?

[Vladis]

Wow, this thread is hopping!!! Aren't we supposed to be here on Monday? Cheaters![COLOR="blue"]Shannon[/COLOR] and back [COLOR="blue"]Sandra[/COLOR]! Sandra - I remember you from a few months ago (I was lurking but not participating). Great to have you with us!!![COLOR="blue"]Linda[/COLOR] - glad you liked the bean salad. I posted it on the menu thread.

[Vladis]

Howdy, Kellycarb
I saw your post on the previous thread and by the time I was going to go back and post there you turned up here

I am doing well today. Last night I managed to have not enough carbs on my carb-up day Only I can do that

The good thing though I don't have anything to be guilty about. Kelley and other "elders" said I was fine so I am staying put

Today I am doing fine. I had an app-t and then was rushing home like an insane person to get my second starch by 3 PM

Got home and threw 1/2 cup of black beans on my salad. DH grilled some lamb so that went on top as well and then a few cooked shrimp for good measure. I wolfed everything down 15 minutes to 3 PM

Eating is fun now!

How are you doing?

[Vladis]

[COLOR="red"]Hey ladies,Does anybody know if we can have hummus? If so, what do we count it as?[/COLOR]

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Tam, how about some baba ganouj?

Lucky we're Sephardic Jews, otherwise I wouldn't know what you're talking about....
for those who don't know, it's an eggplant salad made with tehina, which is sesame seeds- pretty low carb- guess I would have to eat it as a dip with veggies... that's an idea.... what a pain to make, and I am not crazy about it.... but it IS an idea.
Hey, you're good!

[mammapo]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Lucky we're Sephardic Jews, otherwise I wouldn't know what you're talking about....
for those who don't know, it's an eggplant salad made with tehina, which is sesame seeds- pretty low carb- guess I would have to eat it as a dip with veggies... that's an idea.... what a pain to make, and I am not crazy about it.... but it IS an idea.
Hey, you're good!

you're Sephardic!?!?!?

*throws a big hug*

You know what this means, right? We can exchange recipes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL.

I've been messing with spinach boureka ideas using a variation of Wendy's crepe (thicker, with teff instead of oatmeal)...

[alwaysdancing]

ok, I went looking and found you all on my own. Yea! Hi Shannon and Sandra nice to meet you both and look forward to losing with you. i'm off to work but wanted to make sure i traveled too. Ok, don't get to 45 on this thread before I get back!