Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[dede]

They do grow on you.Experiment with ingredients and cooking time. Also,they're good if you split them and toast em'. dede

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by kellycarbaddict

I just tried the one minute muffin (pumpkin version). As my son would say... it was a little weird. Not sure what I was expecting, kindof like a bread pudding.

I can see them being versatile and growing on me.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'm having a craving for peanut butter. I feel like making a muffin and smothering it with PB. I know what started it, my DH is trying to quit smoking and he bought a whole bag of Hershey mix. I'm going to have 1 little reeses PB cup, later and maybe a glass of wine, too. I'll see how I feel after I eat dinner. [/COLOR]

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'm having a craving for peanut butter. I feel like making a muffin and smothering it with PB. I know what started it, my DH is trying to quit smoking and he bought a whole bag of Hershey mix. I'm going to have 1 little reeses PB cup, later and maybe a glass of wine, too. I'll see how I feel after I eat dinner. [/COLOR]

Remember NO GUILT Allowed! Enjoy!

[Wendymarie37]

Originally Posted by dede

They do grow on you.Experiment with ingredients and cooking time. Also,they're good if you split them and toast em'. dede

Seriously, you can toast them? Right out of the microwave, or do you wait?

[dede]

Okay. I just wanted to say one thing then I'll move on. The thing about posting messages,emails etc.on this amazing thing we call the internet is,that it is a poor substitution for real face to face converstion. When you actually talk to someone,you can hear all the little intonations in a person's voice that you cannot do reading printed words. Consequently there can be misunderstandings. Anyway,I just wanted to say that in case anyone was offended on this thread. My name is dede and I have approved this message!
dede

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by sarab118

Trying Kelley's attachment advice. Don't think I am doing it right.


Sara

WHAT A CUTIE PIE!!!!!

I want one...oh yeah right...NO I DON'T!!!

[dede]

Hey Wendy! Yep,they're good toasted. Not in a pop up toaster,in a toaster oven.ha! dede

[dede]

Originally Posted by free to be me

WHAT A CUTIE PIE!!!!!

I want one...oh yeah right...NO I DON'T!!!

No Alissa! You want a house! dede

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by dede

No Alissa! You want a house! dede

Yes, dede, you are right my dear

I had my hands full of vomit today, changing a diaper would NOT add to that glory!!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Yes, dede, you are right my dear

I had my hands full of vomit today, changing a diaper would NOT add to that glory!!

But don't you miss the insanity???

[bballgirl00]

Hey Guyz- im on day 5 of week 1...and i am having major cravings for something other than protein....

what are these minute muffins everyones talking about?? what is the recipe and are they allowed on week 1??

i noticed someone posted a recipe for chocolate waffles...but they require baking powder and cocoa...arent those high in carbs?? or maybe i am just confused....Thanks.

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by bballgirl00

Hey Guyz- im on day 5 of week 1...and i am having major cravings for something other than protein....

what are these minute muffins everyones talking about?? what is the recipe and are they allowed on week 1??

i noticed someone posted a recipe for chocolate waffles...but they require baking powder and cocoa...arent those high in carbs?? or maybe i am just confused....Thanks.

The chocolate waffles are a definite no no for week 1 but there is a debate about the minute muffins. If you do them make sure to do the plain ones and not the ones with pumpkin in them! they are made from flax.

[bballgirl00]

Originally Posted by kelley17

The chocolate waffles are a definite no no for week 1 but there is a debate about the minute muffins. If you do them make sure to do the plain ones and not the ones with pumpkin in them! they are made from flax.

Kelly17-

Thanks for the quick reply...whats the actual recipe for the muffins??
Btw...I noticed your progress...congrats!!! You are doing great!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]No bother really. The one that is posted is a little different in that it's the pumpkin muffin. Here's the one posted somewhere in the threads. I printed it out and keep it handy.

1/4 c ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 packet of splenda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 whole egg
1 tblsp butter

microwave 1 min.

tweak it anyway you want. Enjoy![/COLOR]

Originally Posted by bballgirl00

Kelly17-

Thanks for the quick reply...whats the actual recipe for the muffins??
Btw...I noticed your progress...congrats!!! You are doing great!

See above and thanks. Remember to check out the recipe thread for recipes and if you have one to share be sure to post it!

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by kelley17

But don't you miss the insanity???

Oh my dear, you are presuming I am beyond insanity?

I'm still living in the insanity



Lovin' every minute of it! Sing it Mike Reno with LoverBoy!!!

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Originally Posted by LPARISH

OH IM SO SORRY I BOTHERED YOU I DID LOOK ON THE RECIPIE THREAD FIRST AND THE ONE WITH THE FLAX SEEDS IS NOT ON THERE! SO I CAME OVER TO ASK FOR HELP!! I WONT BOTHER YOU AGAIN. AND I ALSO SEARCHED ON THIS THREAD FOR AWHILE WITHOUT ANY LUCK SO I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK!!!!!

Linda, I count my muffin as a protein serving (for the egg) and an "A" fat serving (for the 2T milled flax seed). If I use pumpkin, I count that as a veggie serving.

[kelley17]

Hi guys, I found the calculator to use to find out how much you need to eat according to your BMR:
BMR Calculator
BMR:Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting in humans). The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, brain and the rest of the nervous system, liver, kidneys, sex organs, muscles and skin. BMR decreases with age and with the loss of lean body mass. Increased cardiovascular exercise and muscle mass can increase BMR. Illness, previously consumed food and beverages, environmental temperature, and stress levels can affect one's overall energy expenditure, and can affect one's BMR.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? BMR is the minimum amount of calories your body needs to function while at COMPLETE REST.

There is an additional calculation we will use as well called your Harris Benedict Calculation. This calculation takes into account additional calories burned through activity.

So whats the challenge? Eating to your BMR as a bare minimum every single day. This means NEVER having a day where you eat below your BMR calorie requirements.

The second calculation (the HB should be used to take into account the upper range of calories). Here is the link to the HB equation:

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by kelley17

See above and thanks. Remember to check out the recipe thread for recipes and if you have one to share be sure to post it!

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'm sorry. You know what I mean, you all were there. dede~~I want you and EVERYONE out there to know, that by nature I am not a doom and gloom person. So my tone is usually HAPPY! I am Linda, I approve this message. PEACE![/COLOR]

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Hi guys, I found the calculator to use to find out how much you need to eat according to your BMR:
BMR Calculator
BMR:Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve hours of fasting in humans). The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, brain and the rest of the nervous system, liver, kidneys, sex organs, muscles and skin. BMR decreases with age and with the loss of lean body mass. Increased cardiovascular exercise and muscle mass can increase BMR. Illness, previously consumed food and beverages, environmental temperature, and stress levels can affect one's overall energy expenditure, and can affect one's BMR.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? BMR is the minimum amount of calories your body needs to function while at COMPLETE REST.

There is an additional calculation we will use as well called your Harris Benedict Calculation. This calculation takes into account additional calories burned through activity.

So whats the challenge? Eating to your BMR as a bare minimum every single day. This means NEVER having a day where you eat below your BMR calorie requirements.

The second calculation (the HB should be used to take into account the upper range of calories). Here is the link to the HB equation:

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'm sorry. You know what I mean, you all were there. dede~~I want you and EVERYONE out there, that by nature I am not a doom and gloom person. So my tone is usually HAPPY! I am Linda, I approve this message. PEACE![/COLOR]

Yes - I'm LMAO - Dede and her d@*n Muffin Recipe always starting trouble

[free to be me]

You all crack me up



Now I am hearing Huey Lewis singing "You crack me up...you really really do!"

I think I am going nutso!

[Vladis]

Howdy everybody! Wow! The one minute MUFFIN controversy

Hope all of you and your kids are doing well
I am having a pretty darn good day - a LOT of energy. I mean, I know myself and I am days from TOM and I should be totally wiped out BUT ....I have a LOT of energy.

When I started the program I could barely do my stationary bike (15-20 min on NO level - just pedaling). Today I did 30 min and 30 min later in the day - 12 miles altogether (albeit on level 1).

I had two carb downs and tomorrow is my carb up. I am actually liking my carb downs and baseline days much better - less stress. We are going to a function tomorrow so God only knows what we'll be eating .

OK, glad everybody's having fun. Just wanted to say howdy and let you know that I don't complain ALL the time.

to all!

[free to be me]

Hi Vladis,

Good job! A nice side effect (yet again another NSV!!!)... higher energy level!! Great job!!

[Vladis]

Finally!!!!! Just heard back from Wendy!!!!!!!

I asked her if I can add acai juice to my diet. And she said that I can but not on carb down days. Yehhhhhhh!!!!!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Howdy everybody! Wow! The one minute MUFFIN controversy

Hope all of you and your kids are doing well
I am having a pretty darn good day - a LOT of energy. I mean, I know myself and I am days from TOM and I should be totally wiped out BUT ....I have a LOT of energy.

When I started the program I could barely do my stationary bike (15-20 min on NO level - just pedaling). Today I did 30 min and 30 min later in the day - 12 miles altogether (albeit on level 1).

I had two carb downs and tomorrow is my carb up. I am actually liking my carb downs and baseline days much better - less stress. We are going to a function tomorrow so God only knows what we'll be eating .

OK, glad everybody's having fun. Just wanted to say howdy and let you know that I don't complain ALL the time.

to all!

Vladis! So glad you are feeling good. I'm sure you will do fine tomorrow - REMEMBER GUILT FREE!
Awesome Job on the exercise!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Finally!!!!! Just heard back from Wendy!!!!!!!

I asked her if I can add acai juice to my diet. And she said that I can but not on carb down days. Yehhhhhhh!!!!!

Great! I love it!

[Vladis]

Beaver on crack the fat loss code diet.....

YouTube - COOL Funny (Beaver) clip

P.S. THAT'S WHY MILK IS NOT ALLOWED!!!!!!!!!

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hi Vladis,

Good job! A nice side effect (yet again another NSV!!!)... higher energy level!! Great job!!

Originally Posted by kelley17

Vladis! So glad you are feeling good. I'm sure you will do fine tomorrow - REMEMBER GUILT FREE!
Awesome Job on the exercise!

Thank you, ladies, my dear mentors!
I love the fact that I am "in the groove" again. I used to work out 5-6 days a week and felt great. Then, of course, life (or laziness) got in the way and everything went south. No more!

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Howdy everybody! Wow! The one minute MUFFIN controversy

Hope all of you and your kids are doing well
I am having a pretty darn good day - a LOT of energy. I mean, I know myself and I am days from TOM and I should be totally wiped out BUT ....I have a LOT of energy.

When I started the program I could barely do my stationary bike (15-20 min on NO level - just pedaling). Today I did 30 min and 30 min later in the day - 12 miles altogether (albeit on level 1).

I had two carb downs and tomorrow is my carb up. I am actually liking my carb downs and baseline days much better - less stress. We are going to a function tomorrow so God only knows what we'll be eating .

OK, glad everybody's having fun. Just wanted to say howdy and let you know that I don't complain ALL the time.

to all!

Hi Vladis,

I feel the same way about C and B days too. Kelley's going to tell you NO Guilt about your function tomorrow. Fantastic about the stationary bike. I have one that I need to dust off and maybe use in between the days I'm not on the treadmill. I don't think any of us complain on here.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

Hi Vladis,

I feel the same way about C and B days too. Kelley's going to tell you NO Guilt about your function tomorrow. Fantastic about the stationary bike. I have one that I need to dust off and maybe use in between the days I'm not on the treadmill. I don't think any of us complain on here.

Thanks, Linda! I plan on enjoying myself. There will be hors-d'oeuvres at first and then a sit-down dinner. I am sure there will be wine. I will give in tomorrow and then no wine for me my next carb up on Sunday. I read somewhere that you can have wine only on one of the carb-ups, isn't it right?

My bike was also pretty dusty. I had to have it a few years back and my DH kept asking me why exactly did we have to buy it if nobody was using it I used to say, "To hang clothes". I enjoy it now VERY MUCH. I read, I listen to my books on my iPod - it's great!!!

[dede]

Just got back from Ruby Tuesday's for dinner. Had pasta and 2 glasses wine for carb up. Yum. Funny how I'm looking forward to baseline tomorrow. Love this WOE! dede