Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Morning Vladis,

I see you keep your book close to you at all times too! I'm always looking back in it to double check to see what I can and can't have. I'm gearing up for our next cycle, wk 5 & 6. So happy that this board is here. Such a great group of ladies with tons of support. GROUP [/COLOR]

You got it. I keep it right on my desk next to my computer. As you might have noticed from my numerous whining posts (), I am a tough loser and I keep re-reading it hoping for a line or two I overlooked.

I am convinced that, as our elders said, one day/week the flood gates will open and inches will come off.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by dede

Mornin! Another healthy day right? dede

Dede!
Yep, I am carbing down today. I had a carb up last night (switched from Saturday). The highlight of the day was my first glass of wine in a month. The food (we ate out) was blah... It was OK but not a carb-up day OK, if you know what I mean. Oh well...

I did have a pumpkin cheesecake (shared with DH) and more than one glass of wine () so, per Wendy's instructions, I am carbing myself down today. And you know what? I don't mind that at all. I find baseline and Carb down days be as comfortable as my favorite pair of PJs.

Dede, I forgot - are we on the same week or you are one week ahead? It's my week 4.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by Lynda04

Good morning everyone. Our school has today and tomorrow off so I'm very happy with that! I have some painting to do in my bedroom so that will keep me busy.

Sherrie, Wow! Great job on the weight loss and the inches gone! I wish I had measured myself. I think I will do that right now. Better late than never right? I am on week 6, day 1 today. At week 5 I was down 17 lbs. and stayed the same as of this morning (start of week 6). This was the first week I hadn't lost. I am on the accelerated fat loss weeks so hopefully by next Monday I will have lost more. I remember someone here saying that on week 5 they didn't lose but on week six they lost 3 lbs. Anyway, I've dropped a couple sizes in clothes so I'm very happy. I use my treadmill faithfully. This is the easiest plan to stick to that I have ever been on. I love this WOE!!!
Lynda

Lynda~~
Wow, great results
Do you mind my asking - how much you lost after week 1 and how much after that one?

[Vladis]

Kelly~~

I am so sorry about your daughter. I hope she feels better today and I hope you had some rest as well. Please say howdy when you can. I am thinking about you and sending you lots of

[Vladis]

Rhonda~~~
I haven't seen your smiling face in a long time (at least it seems like a long time)!!! Glad you are back! Missed ya

[Vladis]

Kelley~~~

How is your little girl doing? It's not like you not to check in - we are all worried here. Hope you and your little angel and doing better - more smiling than crying

[spydermonkey511]

Good morning. thisi s week week 3 day one nad i just weighed in and i am down .8lbs from last week. i was pretty excited.

i have a question though. My co-worker is doing this diet with me as well and we are both on the same week. Saturday was her carb-up day and she said she had some candy ,but nothing else bad ,but blew it yesterday on her baseline day. What day should she have to day to get back on track? i wasn't sure what to tell her. thanks in advance for your help.

[Vladis]

Sorry, I am monopolizing the thread but I am responding to peeps from the previous one and I don't know how to multi-quote from thread to thread

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by spydermonkey511

Good morning. thisi s week week 3 day one nad i just weighed in and i am down .8lbs from last week. i was pretty excited. i have a question though. My co-worker is doing this diet with me as well and we are both on the same week. Saturday was her carb-up day and she said she had some candy ,but nothing else bad ,but blew it yesterday on her baseline day. What day should she have to day to get back on track? i wasn't sure what to tell her. thanks in advance for your help.

Hey there spydermonekeyIn the book, page 97, where Wendy talks about food passes, she advises to carb down the day before and, in case of over-indulging, carb down the day after. I would consider your friend's slip up as an overindulgence on her free pass day and carb down. Maybe the elders can chime in...

P.S. That's what I am doing today - had too much fun last night with my carb-up

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by onceNforall

Good morning all.....Of course I have "tons" to lose and had really "carbed up" those last two weeks I was on vacation prior to starting, but I am so thankful for being rid of my cravings and finding this WOE. I truly believe it's a WOL I will be able to continue. Heading for the Y this morning; my biggest problem is I have never been able to stick with any kind of exercise and am truly deconditioned. I'm hoping once I get into some kind of routine, it will get easier.

Wishing everyone a good week!

Update your stats! It'll make you feel even better about the loss. I can't wait to update mine!!!!

Not only the routine will make exercise easier, but also those 10 lbs and 5.5 inches! As you get lighter and leaner it gets easier to move.

Originally Posted by spydermonkey511

Good morning. thisi s week week 3 day one nad i just weighed in and i am down .8lbs from last week. i was pretty excited.

i have a question though. My co-worker is doing this diet with me as well and we are both on the same week. Saturday was her carb-up day and she said she had some candy ,but nothing else bad ,but blew it yesterday on her baseline day. What day should she have to day to get back on track? i wasn't sure what to tell her. thanks in advance for your help.

Advice you got sounds great- my two pence: Tell her to keep an eye on her carb-up day- either she's overdoing it, or had that candy on an empty tummy- I never have sweets by themselves- preferably after protein/fat- otherwise they cause a blood sugar drop- and that causes CRAVINGS the next day!!!
If you already have cravings, keep the protein/fats up, and drink alot- don't ever let yourself get hungry!!!

Originally Posted by Vladis

Sorry, I am monopolizing the thread but I am responding to peeps from the previous one and I don't know how to multi-quote from thread to thread

Multi quoting from last thread:
Multiquote on the old thread, push reply, and then cut and paste it all onto a reply on the new thread. Works like a charm!!

Very worried about Kelley- she went off to the doctor with her baby, and never came back- not like her..... Hope all's OK over there...

[Lynda04]

Originally Posted by dede

Congrats on 17#!!! Way to go. Kelley17 said she did not lose week 5 but lost 4lbs week 6. Keep doin what you're doin! dede

Thank you Dede. I have been sticking to plan and I can feel it in my clothes so I'm not worried at all. I will see what next Monday brings. Thanks!

[dede]

man Vladis! You're a chatty cathy today!ha! thought I'd write something so you wouldn't feel all alone on this page hehe. dede

[livinagain]

week 4 day 1

I am not having the great success that I feel I should. I lost great in week one 9lbs. I am sooooo carb sensitive I know if I delete them I lose weight. Then week two I gained 3lbs and week three no loss at all.
How do I tweak this to get results, I need some results it is too hard to stay motivated.
I am following the plan. I have not gone down in pant size. I did measure myself at the begining at Curves but havent remeasured as of yet.
I am realistic I know a 1 - 2 lbs loss weekly is the best for lasting weight loss.
But that is not happening.
I am still on the plan but feelilng discouraged.
Nina

[jkvetter]

Thought I'd post it here as well:

Originally Posted by free to be me

Vladis! I will certainly let you all know when we can register. How cool if several of us take this virtual class together!!!

I want to do it too!

Originally Posted by gemini0604

You've lost more inches. My 12's are loose, so I'm happy about that! But I want to wear all those size 10's packed away. I gave away everything smaller than that about 5+ years ago. I'll be really excited to not have to buy XL anything ever again!

I bought size 16/18 pants on Saturday instead of 18/20! I also bought some XL pull ons instead of XXL! YAY!!!!

Originally Posted by kate4w8loss

oh, almost forgot, i have to update my siggy but i am down 16lbs now.

YAY, Kate!!!!! WTG!!!!!

Originally Posted by cricket0777

Hey girlies, I started a new job last week, so don't have time during the week to get on, and have been so busy. I kinda fell off this WOE this weekend. I'm down 10 lbs and back atit tomorrow. I just wanted to say hi and I was thinking about everyone.....

Missed you Rhonda. Congrats on the new job!

Originally Posted by free to be me

I am totally stunned...she is a beautiful lady. I never considered myself pretty. p.s. I splurged and got my DD6 the Biscuit life-sized animated doggie It is the top item on her Christmas list! She will be thrilled!! No snacking at Costco at all and I had some yummy steamed veggies and Thai chicken at Panda Express with my friend. On plan today

Alissa: you are a very beautiful woman, never doubt that!

My granddaughter wants that Biscuit dog! They are so cute!

[Vladis]

Howdy ladies

I thought this recipe might be good for when we can finally have fruit and it can masquerade as a "dessert". I will post it on the recipe thread as well.

Frozen Banana Cream


1 Serving

This is an old restaurant trick that has been around for years. Use this delightfully simple "sorbet" wherever you would use ice cream. Try it sprinkled with chopped nuts, or on a bed of pureed raspberries or strawberries. We can also add nutmeg and cinnamon to give our metabolism and extra kick in the butt

Ingredients:
1 very ripe banana

Instructions:
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks. Put the chunks, uncovered, on a plate in the freezer, and freeze for at least an hour. (They can stay overnight.) When you're ready to serve, take out the banana and put the frozen pieces in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the container as needed. As the bananas thaw slightly, the texture will become smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:
92 calories
0 g total fat (0 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
23 g carbohydrate
1 g protein
2 g fiber
1 mg sodium

[Lynda04]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Lynda~~
Wow, great results
Do you mind my asking - how much you lost after week 1 and how much after that one?

Vladis, I lost 12 lbs. the first week, 2 lbs. the second week, 2 lbs. the 3rd week and 1 lb. the 4th week. Week 5 I stayed the same but I've also stepped up my time on the treadmill because I've felt so good so I'm thinking I'm gaining muscle which I needed to do.

[dede]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Dede!
Yep, I am carbing down today. I had a carb up last night (switched from Saturday). The highlight of the day was my first glass of wine in a month. The food (we ate out) was blah... It was OK but not a carb-up day OK, if you know what I mean. Oh well...

I did have a pumpkin cheesecake (shared with DH) and more than one glass of wine () so, per Wendy's instructions, I am carbing myself down today. And you know what? I don't mind that at all. I find baseline and Carb down days be as comfortable as my favorite pair of PJs.

Dede, I forgot - are we on the same week or you are one week ahead? It's my week 4.

I am a week ahead. Startin week 5 today. So were you a cheap date? Did the wine make you tipsy? It does me now. The pumpkin cheesecake made my mouth water. I think some of you know how I feel about pumpkin. Still having my pumpkin 1 minute muffin.yum! I am glad that you are happy to cut back today. We'll learn eventually not to cram a whole week's worth of goodies into one day. ha!

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by Vladis

You got it. I keep it right on my desk next to my computer. As you might have noticed from my numerous whining posts (), I am a tough loser and I keep re-reading it hoping for a line or two I overlooked.

I am convinced that, as our elders said, one day/week the flood gates will open and inches will come off.

Vladis: I keep my book right with me at all times too. It came with me to Indy yesterday!

Originally Posted by livinagain

week 4 day 1

I am not having the great success that I feel I should. I lost great in week one 9lbs. I am sooooo carb sensitive I know if I delete them I lose weight. Then week two I gained 3lbs and week three no loss at all.
How do I tweak this to get results, I need some results it is too hard to stay motivated.
I am following the plan. I have not gone down in pant size. I did measure myself at the begining at Curves but havent remeasured as of yet.
I am realistic I know a 1 - 2 lbs loss weekly is the best for lasting weight loss.
But that is not happening. I am still on the plan but feelilng discouraged.
Nina

Nina: Don't be discouraged. I lost 10.5 pounds the first week, 1/2 pound the second week, and 1 pound the third week. Look at it as if you have had a 6 pound weight loss over the past 3 weeks. That's great! Your body is adjusting. Are you posting your daily intake on the menu thread? That could be important. Are you getting in all your water every day? That's very important. I know I am not getting enough water in. I think my loss would be greater if I would get my water in. If you are not posting your daily intake, go ahead. Kelley and Alissa are on over there and there might be some things they can help you tweak. You're still on plan, so keep smiling!

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by dede

I am a week ahead. Startin week 5 today. So were you a cheap date? Did the wine make you tipsy? It does me now. The pumpkin cheesecake made my mouth water. I think some of you know how I feel about pumpkin. Still having my pumpkin 1 minute muffin.yum! I am glad that you are happy to cut back today. We'll learn eventually not to cram a whole week's worth of goodies into one day. ha!

Hi. Dede. Can you post that pumpkin one-minute muffin recipe again? Or did you put it on the recipe thread?

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by Vladis

P.S. That's what I am doing today - had too much fun last night with my carb-up

Too funny, Vladis. You really make my day most days. I love reading your posts! I didn't overindulge on carbup Saturday, but my choice of foods (Chinese) left me feeling less than desirable! I drank some water, took my cal/mag and extra magnesium (to help clean me out) and went to bed. Woke up the next morning feeling brand new, fit as a fiddle, and discovered I'd lost 1 pound! YAY!!! It's still going down!

[dede]

Oh one more think. I think that Kelley17 would look at what you ate on your carb up and say that you did nothing wrong. She swears that that is what it is for and that unless you absolutely stuffed yourself,that you were within limits.She says,(can you tell that I think she and Alissa are great),that we have to stop feeling guilty about the treats we have on carb up.You might want to just do a baseline today. My 2 cents for what it's worth. dede

[jkvetter]

Now it looks like I'm talking to myself!

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by livinagain

week 4 day 1

I am not having the great success that I feel I should. I lost great in week one 9lbs. I am sooooo carb sensitive I know if I delete them I lose weight. Then week two I gained 3lbs and week three no loss at all.
How do I tweak this to get results, I need some results it is too hard to stay motivated.
I am following the plan. I have not gone down in pant size. I did measure myself at the begining at Curves but havent remeasured as of yet.
I am realistic I know a 1 - 2 lbs loss weekly is the best for lasting weight loss.
But that is not happening.
I am still on the plan but feeling discouraged.
Nina

NO TWEAKING to lose faster- this is what it's all about - you are repairing your body and metabolism, preparing it for a great new way of life.
You will become less carb reactive over time (I have, immensely), and will break free from the shackles of carb cravings and emotional eating!!
Nina, 6 lbs in 3 weeks is GREAT!!!!! Don't forget you are also shrinking.
See this as an 8 week project, and don't even think about it til you finish, weigh and MEASURE. I haven't lost weight in weeks (had a Jewish holiday month in the middle, and this WOE helped me not gain any back, and continue shrinking through the whole thing, while enjoying the holidays more than usual) so I am technically starting W6 now, with under 6 lbs lost, but many inches- but am sticking it out til the end- the benefits outweigh the fact the scale isn't budging.
Just go on autopilot for the next 5 weeks- when you surface you will be ecstatic!!!

You can do it!! Just read the threads when you get discouraged!!!

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Morning dede,

This one is a short one. Just 5 days, down to Keywest & then to Cozumel. Taking the grown up children and their SFO's. We got tired of trying to figure out what to get them for Christmas, soooo we got a good deal on this package. My husband and I did an Alaskian cruise in May. Now that was awesome. Have a great day![/COLOR]

What a great idea!! I want to be one of your grown up children!

[Gracefully]

In tiny letters along the bottom of my last message, I found a message telling me I have 4 other messages selected from another thread- see along the bottom, and then just press that- and gollee- you've multiquoted old thread.

[dede]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Hi. Dede. Can you post that pumpkin one-minute muffin recipe again? Or did you put it on the recipe thread?

Hey Jackie. How are you!? Can you believe we're starting to be 'baby' experts of this plan? ha! Here's the pumpkin muffin recipe. Guess I could post it on the recipe thread huh? Mix in coffee mug,2 Tbsp.ground flax seed
1/2 tsp baking powder
1-2 packets splenda
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or
I have also use 1/4t cinnamon
and 1/4t nutmeg instead.
then beat in one whole egg and
2 tbsp pumpkin
microwave for 1&1/2-2min I do
mine for 2 min.


dede

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by dede

Wowee! Rock on girl!! dede

Thanks, Dede. Big choice this morning...couldn't decide between my oatmeal or french toast (decided on the french toast).

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Now it looks like I'm talking to myself!

Hey, Jackie, you are NOT talking to yourself- I heard it all! Kudos on the smaller size clothes- flat pockets and all!!!
It's just impossible to keep up with this all.
I'm not shopping this winter- decided to shop my closet instead! I feel so much better in last winter's clothes (most of my stuff is much older than that....I buy good classic stuff) that I want to revel in that.
End of season sales are very early here (some have started already) that I may just pick up something then. Meanwhile, I am enjoying my new body instead of the new clothes!!

Hiya, Dede!
I'm enjoying my plain 2 minute muffin every morning! 1/2 t. cinnamon, and a bit of splenda in it, and 1/2 t. honey and some cottage cheese spread on it. Yum!!
My DS11 eats it every morning with honey and butter.

BTW- put a bit of butter in my hot chocolate shake last night, instead of a bit of half and half (not available here) and it was delish - more chocolatey than cocoaey, if you know what I mean- that will be an occasional splurge!
Thanks for the advice about the almonds, guys and Jerri- they have saved my life!!!

[dede]

I'm with the others-6lbs in 3 week is really is great! If you had done any other plan,it couldn't have been better. I have been very fortunate to have lost quite a bit in the first 3 weeks but I would bet that when I weigh tomorrow, that I will have either stayed the same,(which I will be happy about),or maybe gained a little. The thing I'm happiest about is that I feel good and I have finally gotten a grip on my carbfest eating. The more carbs I ate,the more I wanted. I was a puffy,irritable,unhappy mess! Please don't give up. Give it the whole 8 weeks. Oh and as others have said-water,water,water!


dede

[dede]

Mornin Tam. How's Israel this morning? I cannot wait to go! And,it will be great that my clothes will be so much smaller in May and won't take up so much room in my suitcase hehe. dede