Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

Thanks for clearing that up. Sorry if I brought up a sore subject again , I haven't been online all week! I've missed you all! I wish I could keep up!

I think I've made a miracle happen. DH has decided to start this WOE on Monday! I never thought it would happen! I am a little worried because Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. I know my dh will not be able to pass up my mom's cheesecake, so I'm not sure what to do (since he shouldn't have sweets before day 21). Should he just start after Thanksgiving, or start now, eat on Thanksgiving, then see how the cravings are afterwards? He's not a real sweets person, so I am hoping it won't matter much

Why put it off?? Encouraging good/better eating habits is always a great thing no matter when! I say to capitalize on his desire to join at this moment...take tomorrow (or two weeks from now) as it happens!!

Just my humble opinion

Hi Ladies!!

I am off to get the kiddies to school (except youngest...) and then hit the gym. Sitter is on her way pver to give me a needed break and trip to the gym. My body is in shock from my lack of exercise this week (relative to my typical week)...I am anxious to get back to business!!! Happy Day to you all!! More later...

Muffingate I love it!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

Thanks for clearing that up. Sorry if I brought up a sore subject again , I haven't been online all week! I've missed you all! I wish I could keep up!

I think I've made a miracle happen. DH has decided to start this WOE on Monday! I never thought it would happen! I am a little worried because Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. I know my dh will not be able to pass up my mom's cheesecake, so I'm not sure what to do (since he shouldn't have sweets before day 21). Should he just start after Thanksgiving, or start now, eat on Thanksgiving, then see how the cravings are afterwards? He's not a real sweets person, so I am hoping it won't matter much

So glad you are back. I think he should start now and get week 1 over before the holiday. And do a cheat day on thanksgiving. Carb deplete day on Wed and then anything goes on Thurs and pick up week 2 from there. Remember avoiding sweets the first 21 days is a suggestion not a MUST! Plus I bet you will both me more in control for the holiday if you are doing it together

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by Pat in Mich

what a beautiful baby!

Hi Pat - missed you!

[glasschick]

Can anyone tell me where to get ground flax seed? I'd like to try those muffins everyone is talking about.
deb

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by kellycarbaddict

We are such rebels....

Yehhhhhh! Another one! Thank you, Kelly! Hopefully, it will be the easiest recipe to find now

HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY?

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by glasschick

Can anyone tell me where to get ground flax seed? I'd like to try those muffins everyone is talking about.
deb

Deb~~

I get mine in my local health food store. I imagine you could get it in any grocery store (I hope).

Frankly, I don't know what's so special about these 1-min muffins. Either I don't make them right or i just don't get them - they taste BLAH to me... Great source of fiber though....

[Pat in Mich]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

Hi ladies,

Had my second carb up day today. It was OK. I really like baseline days. I am down a bit in weight this week. I have been lifting weights, but haven't gotten completely back into my cardio routine yet.

I am really stressed out right now. I was voted Teacher of the year at my school and tomorrow is the interview for the system TOTY. I am so nervous. I really just want it to be over. I am fine in a room full of 5 year olds, but I am about in a panic about having to talk to 4 adults. I always feel like everyone else is smarter than me.

Please keep me in your thoughts that the interview will be over quickly and I won't make a fool of myself by not being able to answer their questions intelligently. Well going to bed to read and try to relax. Have a great evening.

Renee, sure hope your interview went well. You are plenty smart, don't cut yourself short. And I'd say you're pretty deserving of that title too...for the entire state! Good luck to you!

[Pat in Mich]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Hi Pat - missed you!

Thanks Kelley and congrats on the house Alissa....I'm on here reading all the time but it takes all my time up to read and then I don't have any left for posting! I may get desparate and start using the dial up at home!

[Pat in Mich]

I'm very excited...I bought two of the Callenetics dvd's....one is the evolution and one is 10 in 10....will start them tomorrow. Tonight I'll have between 20 and 25 17 year old girls in my house....grand daughter is having a "girl's night out" and they are coming to spend the night....love it....and since she's a senior, it will likely be her last one. (the kids don't have school today or tomorrow) Then grandson and his friend are staying tomorrow night...but there will only be two of them! And they keep my husband busy shooting goals (hockey) at him...if it's warm enough outside and not raining...

I'm on my 6th week and it's going pretty well. I have to say I did horrible two different meals on different days, and all last week-end, but I really don't feel any quilt. I'm going to weigh myself at the end of 8 weeks and see how I've done. If I've lost 10 pounds, I'll be happy...and will know to get better results by not eating no bake cookies and going off for an entire week-end. I also like the baseline days.....not too many carbs that I feel bloated but enough I'm excited...today I'm having rice with my chicken....looking forward to it! I love this board....so glad you all are here!

[wildcat1842]

Thanks Alissa and Kelley! I think having my DH on this WOE will make it so much easier for me!

Originally Posted by glasschick

Can anyone tell me where to get ground flax seed? I'd like to try those muffins everyone is talking about.
deb

I got mine at Super Wal Mart, but I can't remember which aisle. Probably the baking aisle.

Originally Posted by Vladis

Deb~~

I get mine in my local health food store. I imagine you could get it in any grocery store (I hope).

Frankly, I don't know what's so special about these 1-min muffins. Either I don't make them right or i just don't get them - they taste BLAH to me... Great source of fiber though....

I just had my first one, and it was awesome! But that's probably because I am so sick of scrambled eggs that I want to ! Thank you all who came up with the idea and who posted the recipes. I REALLY needed a change!

[jmn0301]

Hi everyone,

I have been reading your post for the past week and they have been very inspiring. I started Cycle 1 this past Monday (11/10). Although I had a really bad headache for the first three days I have stuck to the program, and I'm happy to report today I'm really feeling great! I guess the "shift" is happening.

Anyway, thought I'd post and hopefully get to know all of you. Again thanks for getting me through these last few days! I can't wait to report on 11/17 my week 1 results.

[cynthialynn]

Hi all,

I've been very busy at work - so I haven't taken the time to post - but I do read ALL your posts!
Congrats to all of you on your success!
I am happy to report that as I near the end of 2 complete cycles I have now lost a total of 27.6 lbs. I just can't believe it!
This is the easiest plan ever!
Keep up the good work everyone!


-Cynthia

[jmprgrl74]

Originally Posted by Vladis

This article was in August issue of Self magazine (I subscribe and would highly recommend it - A LOT of really cool info). First I was going to re-type in (nut that I am) and then my DH (smart a$$) told me that apparently we have something called "Internet" (Al Gore invented it, in case you didn't know). I went on line and found the article with all the details and pretty pics. Enjoy!!!

20 superfoods for weight loss: Food & Diet: self.com

P.S. It is amazing how much in sync Wendy and all of us are with this

Thanks for the link - very interesting! I wish we could have those Goji berries..they sound yummy. I'm a huge cranberry fan so I drink this sugarfree cranberry drink to get my fix (generic crystal light from Walmart). DD loves Dragontales where they are always talking about dragon berries- maybe I'll convince her cranberries are dragon berries

Originally Posted by Vladis

This IS much help. For some reason I had it in my head that I shouldn't exercise on carb-up I have no idea where I got it.

I remember reading in the book about the "periodization" of exercise. Maybe today I will do yoga..

BTW, I can't thank you enough for reminding me about callanetics. I enjoy it so, so much!!!

OOhh....I did yoga last night...keep in mind I've never done it before, and all that downward dog about did me in after my carb up food. Felt good on my sore legs though.

[COLOR="Blue"]TAM![/COLOR] Thanks for the tips for my legs...it was a huge help!

Originally Posted by kelley17

I agree with Vladis Pam. You are strong and you definitely have a wonderful hubby

Thank you You guys are all so sweet. Yeah, took me three times but I got a keeper finally. Off the internet too...before it was 'cool'. Go figure

Originally Posted by jmn0301

Hi everyone,

I have been reading your post for the past week and they have been very inspiring. I started Cycle 1 this past Monday (11/10). Although I had a really bad headache for the first three days I have stuck to the program, and I'm happy to report today I'm really feeling great! I guess the "shift" is happening.

Anyway, thought I'd post and hopefully get to know all of you. Again thanks for getting me through these last few days! I can't wait to report on 11/17 my week 1 results.

Hi and welcome!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by jmn0301

Hi everyone,

I have been reading your post for the past week and they have been very inspiring. I started Cycle 1 this past Monday (11/10). Although I had a really bad headache for the first three days I have stuck to the program, and I'm happy to report today I'm really feeling great! I guess the "shift" is happening.

Anyway, thought I'd post and hopefully get to know all of you. Again thanks for getting me through these last few days! I can't wait to report on 11/17 my week 1 results.

and be sure to take advantage of all the threads we have to help you. See post #3! Good Luck and you made it hump day! Yeah!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by cynthialynn

Hi all,

I've been very busy at work - so I haven't taken the time to post - but I do read ALL your posts!
Congrats to all of you on your success!
I am happy to report that as I near the end of 2 complete cycles I have now lost a total of 27.6 lbs. I just can't believe it!
This is the easiest plan ever!
Keep up the good work everyone!


-Cynthia

'
Yeah Cynthia! I just started my 3rd round this week. KUTGW

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

Thank you Kelly, Kate, and Tam! Ok, so what exactly is this? A protein Is it ok to have on carb down? I seem to be having a brain fart, it's 2am and I've been up ALL night , I have no idea how to categorize the muffin. Thanks!

Oh, and what is this muffin scandal? Can someone point me to the page it's on, I am very curious

Great for carb down or anytime! A protein and a good fat!!!

I still haven't figured out how this muffin business turned into a scandal. (Reminds me of my "mommy troubles" that are still going on a month later....never could figure out how it escalated....)

Originally Posted by Jupiter

It would do Wendy a world of good to hook up with a creative team (nutritionist/chef and graphic designer) for her next book. So many of us are confused and the layout of the book is really bad! Thank goodness for this board. Also, the menu's are so limited (cavemen didn't eat 2 protein shakes a day!) and boring. And the recipes...c'maaan! Maybe she will check these boards and get some good ideas from us gals...especially a Val type menu layout. It would be great if we could download blank menu planners from her site so each week we could slap it on the fridge and fill it out ahead of time (better meal planning), or at least fill it out as we go. I was thinking about designing a magnetic menu system with a dry erase surface for myself that would help keep me organized and on track.

Great idea, and at that point it'll turn commercial, and start costing a pretty penny! That's how it is with other sites- in the beginning they're "doing you a favor", and then they start charging for everything.

As for 2 shakes a day... I'm having my issues with that. I've had this headache since before my TOM- 1.5 weeks now.... and I think it may be a buildup of the sweetener in my system. I have the sweeteners in 2 shakes a day, my muffin (Love that muffin!!), and my carb free dark chocolate (I count that as a good fat), and an occasional SF popsicle. No other explanation. I thought it was because I go to sleep hungry, but last night I was NOT hungry- carbed up seriously in the evening... sweet stuff at those weddings and bar-mitzvah...., and it's been aching the whole day, every day...kind of PMSing without the M
I'll try to skip the second one today- and have salad and cottage cheese instead....
Any feedback?

Originally Posted by Vladis

Pam!
The bad thinking is so much shorter . I personally think that no matter how hard we try to be cheerful ALL THE TIME it is just not realistic. We are all prone to ups and downs and it's OK as long as we can snap out of it. You are not a machine. You are allowed to feel badly, to doubt and to struggle. Put it behind you and smile that bright smile of yours and keep on going.

By the way, did you see another beaver clip I posted. It contains a very important CTFLC info. Please make sure to watch and it will cure your blues PRONTO

Seriously, we are here for you and I am here for you

Oh, my... you made me cry ... it's been a hard week here and I'm trying to prop myself and everyone else up , and not allowing myself to get down, even though I'm walking around on the verge of tears all the time... and feeling guilty for not cheering everyone else up!

Originally Posted by LPARISH

DEDE, KELLEY, AND EVERYONE ONE THAT WAS ON YESTERDAY I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM SOOO SORRY FOR ACTING THE WAY I DID. I CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT TO MAKE ENEMIES HERE. I LOVE THIS THREAD AND AM ON HERE EVERY DAY. I AM CARB DEPLETING THIS WEEK AND I AM REALLY HUNGRY AND THAT MAKES ME REALLY CRABBY. I KNOW THIS IS NOT AN EXCUSE BUT MAYBE A REASON BECAUSE I AM NOT LIKE THIS GENERALLY. THIS IS LEESA AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE LOL- FRIENDS AGAIN?

You did nothing wrong- this is crazy. Or did I miss something....??? Is this what the muffin scandal is? Are you the one that asked for the recipe? Am I going senile??????

Originally Posted by kelley17

[COLOR="Navy"]Tam[/COLOR] – Hi YA! How are you doing today? I hope you are feeling positive, energized and slim.


[COLOR="Purple"]Wildcat[/COLOR] – Hi – missed you! just a couple pages back my friend is the saga of the muffin scandal. I’m keeping mum about muffins from now on, crazy thing is I was just trying to be helpful to remind everyone where they should post their great recipes, exercise, and menus so they would be easier to find. Didn't mean to offend anyone.

Funny you should ask- It's been a rough week here and it's totally off topic, but on top of my being "emotionally frail" lately over this mommy issue I can't talk about, and other stuff that's going on over here, I lost an aunt and uncle this week- it's a long story- they were married at least 60yrs- I have to ask my mom... my aunt died Monday morning at home all alone at 83, sad story... and her DH was at an old age home, as he needed dialysis and could not do it while living at home (stairs, travelling, etc. The old age home took care of the transportation, etc...). He's been very frail lately so they decided not to tell him she died. He took a turn for the worst yesterday morning, was hospitalized on life support, awakened crying last night (Drs. said his awakening was miraculous), and died this morning. I , and others from the family, am convinced that he sensed something... or his soul did....
It was the saddest funeral (we have the funeral the day of the passing) - their grandaughter who got married last night was there with her groom, a grandson who's bar mitzvah was supposed to be on Monday and was postponed. Children, and grandchildren losing both parents/grandparents the within 3 days of each other...
Whatever... I feel like crying my heart out....

Originally Posted by Vladis

Leesa
I am sure I am speaking for everybody - no hard feelings (not that there ever were any)! Don't worry - we are a very easygoing and loving bunch. It was just funny - you have no idea how many times this darn muffin came up. I am proposing we all put the recipe in our siggy.

P.S. When I was carb depleting I almost bit my DH's head off when he tried to eat a tiny piece of my carefully measured grilled salmon

Yes, and I still guard my 24 almonds (1 oz) with my life... let them take some from the jar if they want any...

Originally Posted by Vladis

One, two, three...testing, testing...added 1 min darn muffin recipe in my siggy line

(I used Tan's recipe as the most basic one)

Aw.... I am so flattered!!

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by wildcat1842

I just had my first one, and it was awesome! But that's probably because I am so sick of scrambled eggs that I want to ! Thank you all who came up with the idea and who posted the recipes. I REALLY needed a change!

Wildcat Glad you liked THE muffin. I found that it is very beneficial to have one the night before you weigh yourself (if you know what I mean )

Originally Posted by jmn0301

Hi everyone,

I have been reading your post for the past week and they have been very inspiring. I started Cycle 1 this past Monday (11/10).

jmn0301 and

Originally Posted by cynthialynn

Hi all,
I am happy to report that as I near the end of 2 complete cycles I have now lost a total of 27.6 lbs. I just can't believe it!-Cynthia

Cynthia and HOLY COW!!! Can you post your stats (if you don't mind). It would be great to see your progress. Great JOB!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

Thanks for the link - very interesting! I wish we could have those Goji berries..they sound yummy. I'm a huge cranberry fan so I drink this sugarfree cranberry drink to get my fix (generic crystal light from Walmart). DD loves Dragontales where they are always talking about dragon berries- maybe I'll convince her cranberries are dragon berries

OOhh....I did yoga last night...keep in mind I've never done it before, and all that downward dog about did me in after my carb up food. Felt good on my sore legs though.

Pam
I love yoga! I used to take classes several times a week and then stopped (lazy). This time around I thought to start taking classes again but then decided to do it at home - I have SUPER tapes. I had a great teacher back then (he studies in India for 20 years) and he is pretty hard to replace (don't know what happened to him, moved maybe?). I tried a few other classes and was disappointed - teachers seemed to be freshly certified, no zing. No personal attention there either so I decided to take video classes from the MASTERS

Berries... I don't know if you saw my post re acai berry. I have been taking that juice every morning now and I seem to behave like beaver on steroids - A LOT of energy. I cleared it with Wendy - can have that juice on all days but carb down. One can have up to 3 oz (no more) a day. Mine has 10 cal per serving (1 oz), 3 g of carbs (1 of those sugar). Nothing artificial in it - all natural (at least if you believe the label). Great stuff.

[Gracefully]

My Muffin needs 2 minutes!!!! It'll be a wet mess after one!

Originally Posted by kelley17

So glad you are back. I think he should start now and get week 1 over before the holiday. And do a cheat day on thanksgiving. Carb deplete day on Wed and then anything goes on Thurs and pick up week 2 from there. Remember avoiding sweets the first 21 days is a suggestion not a MUST! Plus I bet you will both me more in control for the holiday if you are doing it together

Couldn't have said it better! By the time Thanksgiving comes his eating will be so under control that he will have the best holiday ever, and enjoy the feast much more! The voice of experience talking here....

[Vladis]

[quote=tamjlm;11131260]Great for carb down or anytime! A protein and a good fat!!!I still haven't figured out how this muffin business turned into a scandal. (Reminds me of my "mommy troubles" that are still going on a month later....never could figure out how it escalated....) [QUOTE]


[COLOR="purple"]Now you know[/COLOR]


[QUOTE] As for 2 shakes a day... I'm having my issues with that. I've had this headache since before my TOM- 1.5 weeks now.... and I think it may be a buildup of the sweetener in my system. I have the sweeteners in 2 shakes a day, my muffin (Love that muffin!!), and my carb free dark chocolate (I count that as a good fat), and an occasional SF popsicle. [QUOTE]


[COLOR="purple"]Tam, I suffer from frequent and really bad migraines so I decided to use as little of those artificial sweeteners as possible (even Atkins shakes). I blend my own now and use unsweetened tea, squeeze some lemon, a few drops of some extract and stevia (maybe). I have Atkins shakes only when I am on the road and that's my "emergency" snack (or hard-boiled eggs).[/COLOR]


[QUOTE] Oh, my... you made me cry ... it's been a hard week here and I'm trying to prop myself and everyone else up , and not allowing myself to get down, even though I'm walking around on the verge of tears all the time... and feeling guilty for not cheering everyone else up![QUOTE]


[COLOR="purple"]I hope that beaver made you laugh as well . Don't feel guilty - you;ve been cheering everybody up and telling us cool stories all the time. It just might be YOUR time to be consoled and hugged, and babied. There, there[/COLOR]


[QUOTE] You did nothing wrong- this is crazy. Or did I miss something....??? Is this what the muffin scandal is? Are you the one that asked for the recipe? Am I going senile??????[QUOTE]


[COLOR="purple"]Nope, that was the beginning of the Muffingate Leesa, we should be thanking you - c'mon that's great stuff. We can all laugh now. Plus the recipe is now readily available at least on two siggy lines - Kellycarbaddict and mine [/COLOR]


[QUOTE] Funny you should ask- It's been a rough week here and it's totally off topic, but on top of my being "emotionally frail" lately over this mommy issue I can't talk about, and other stuff that's going on over here, I lost an aunt and uncle this week [QUOTE]


[COLOR="purple"]I believe he must have felt something on some spiritual level. However sad, it is beautiful. Tam, you are really having it rough this week [/COLOR]

Aw.... I am so flattered!!

[COLOR="purple"]Yeh, except I called you "tan" . Sorrrry, my bad, TAM [/COLOR]

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by jmn0301

Hi everyone,

I have been reading your post for the past week and they have been very inspiring. I started Cycle 1 this past Monday (11/10). Although I had a really bad headache for the first three days I have stuck to the program, and I'm happy to report today I'm really feeling great! I guess the "shift" is happening.

Anyway, thought I'd post and hopefully get to know all of you. Again thanks for getting me through these last few days! I can't wait to report on 11/17 my week 1 results.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]

Hi jmn0301~[/COLOR]

[sarab118]

Vladis you crack me up. Sienna is my granddaughter. That is her when she went with Sarena to Gettysburg on vacation, in her prairie bonnet. Sarena is my only child.

Sometimes Sienna is up early and I have to share my breakfast with her, i.e. oatmeal or eggs. It has crossed my mind that I will be hungry earlier because I did not get a full serving of my meal. But she is so cute that I don't mind.


Alissa how exciting about the house. I hope you have been packing?

Kelley glad Carli is better.


Congratulations to all the successes on the board with inch and weight loss.


Sara

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

My Muffin needs 2 minutes!!!! It'll be a wet mess after one!




Couldn't have said it better! By the time Thanksgiving comes his eating will be so under control that he will have the best holiday ever, and enjoy the feast much more! The voice of experience talking here....

Thank you, Tam. I am going to correct it right now . We can't afford another Muffingate

[Gracefully]

Hey, Vladis,
Thanks for the strokes and consolations, and sage advice.
Only problem is, I can't find protein powder without sweetener!!!
I also get migraines. This is something different- a persistent forehead headache- the kind I get b4 TOM...
I'll try to cut down on the shakes- but I just got my strawberry flavor replenished, yum! I also need it for the protein- I'm already eating 2 eggs every morning in my muffin.

Thanks again...

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by sarab118

Vladis you crack me up. Sienna is my granddaughter. That is her when she went with Sarena to Gettysburg on vacation, in her prairie bonnet. Sarena is my only child.

Sometimes Sienna is up early and I have to share my breakfast with her, i.e. oatmeal or eggs. It has crossed my mind that I will be hungry earlier because I did not get a full serving of my meal. But she is so cute that I don't mind.


Alissa how exciting about the house. I hope you have been packing?

Kelley glad Carli is better.


Congratulations to all the successes on the board with inch and weight loss.


Sara

And who is that cute little boy that looks like your DH?

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Wildcat Glad you liked THE muffin. I found that it is very beneficial to have one the night before you weigh yourself (if you know what I mean )


Berries... I don't know if you saw my post re acai berry.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]It is soooo beneficial to eat one the night before weighing. Glad I'm not the only one.

I take the orgainic acai berry freeze dried capsule. That could be part of the reason I have more energy too.[/COLOR]

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Hey, Vladis,
Thanks for the strokes and consolations, and sage advice.
Only problem is, I can't find protein powder without sweetener!!!
I also get migraines. This is something different- a persistent forehead headache- the kind I get b4 TOM...
I'll try to cut down on the shakes- but I just got my strawberry flavor replenished, yum! I also need it for the protein- I'm already eating 2 eggs every morning in my muffin.

Thanks again...

Darn it! It's too bad. I found ONE - it's Whey to Go. It's only whey protein and they specifically say on the label that there are no artificial sweeteners. I buy it in my local health food store. Do you think you might have these one around where you are? It is very tasty...

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]It is soooo beneficial to eat one the night before weighing. Glad I'm not the only one.

I take the orgainic acai berry freeze dried capsule. That could be part of the reason I have more energy too.[/COLOR]

Oh, no, baby, you are not alone I made it a requirement to have one the night before

[wildcat1842]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Wildcat Glad you liked THE muffin. I found that it is very beneficial to have one the night before you weigh yourself (if you know what I mean )

Originally Posted by Vladis

[COLOR="purple"]Tam, I suffer from frequent and really bad migraines so I decided to use as little of those artificial sweeteners as possible (even Atkins shakes). I blend my own now and use unsweetened tea, squeeze some lemon, a few drops of some extract and stevia (maybe). I have Atkins shakes only when I am on the road and that's my "emergency" snack (or hard-boiled eggs).[/COLOR]

I suffer from Migraines as well. I've been on many preventative meds (Topamax, Depakote, Pamelor, etc). My neurologist never could find anything that worked for me. The funny thing is, my cardiologist did! I went to him because I have a rapid heart rate (due to anxiety) and he put me on Toprol. It was amazing. I went over 4 weeks without a headache! I stopped taking it because I just don't like to take pills. Anyway, the point of my story is 5-htp. I know I promised not to talk about it again, but maybe this can help someone. Wendy told me about 5-htp for my sugar cravings, but it also took away my headaches! 5-htp helps with serotonin levels. Here's an article:

5HTP Benefits

I don't mind taking it because it's natural, it's the prescription meds I don't like taking!

[lanimac]

Kelley, you are a queen!! I have personally enjoyed the lack of drama and the wealth of warmth humor and support. I made my way thru quitting smoking with an internet support group, and we could be a grouchy, easily offended bunch!!
(and only imagine real life AA meetings! I pick my meetings very specifically for Lack of Drama, its not God's way IMHO)

[glasschick]

Hi Ladies
Thank you for the help on where to find ground flaxseed. I'm going to try and get some today! I think I had 'burnout' because I didn't mix it up at all and only followed Wendy's menus. Not this time! When I get a few minutes, I'm going to get on the recipe link and get some good ideas! BTW since I started on Monday I'm down 4.3 of the 7.5lbs I was up. Yay, me! I can't wait until my current classes are over so I can spend more time with you all! Showed DH and DS the picts. of 5lbs fat vs 5lbs muscle, and they were shocked! Fat sure is gross!! Can't wait to have a lot less of it!!
deb