Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[kelley17]

Hey Alissa, I was logged on but out of the room! I'm getting the kiddies ready for bed and then I'm hitting the hay myself with a good book. I'm so happy for you and hope you get in before thanksgiving - your holidays are going to awesome!

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Hey Alissa, I was logged on but out of the room! I'm getting the kiddies ready for bed and then I'm hitting the hay myself with a good book. I'm so happy for you and hope you get in before thanksgiving - your holidays are going to awesome!

HI KELLEY!!!!

Thanks...no matter when we move it will be good...how's Carli?? What book are ya reading????

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by lightenup

Just wanted to give a shout out. I am new to this site but have been following your threads since I started cracking on NOV 3. I am on W2D5 - i have lost 7 lbs and feel terrific. I am looking to lose 15 - 20 total. I just wanted to say thanks, I am learning so much from you guys!

Hi Lightenup and !!

[Vladis]

Hi Alissa
I am here too - just watching some mindless TV. DH is very sick (cold or flu or both). I am trying to stay away I have to work this w/end and don't want to get what he has.

So happy about your house!!!!!!! And glad things with your ex are getting resolved. OK, off to keep watching but I will be back to check in again

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by free to be me

HI KELLEY!!!!

Thanks...no matter when we move it will be good...how's Carli?? What book are ya reading????

Carli is doing great but I just gave her medicine that is supposed to be for 10 days and I think I will be out in 7 - UGH!

Don't know the name of it, isn't that awful, but it is one of those mysteries. Do you know Jonathan Kellerman? I love him and this one is sort of like that.

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Carli is doing great but I just gave her medicine that is supposed to be for 10 days and I think I will be out in 7 - UGH!

Don't know the name of it, isn't that awful, but it is one of those mysteries. Do you know Jonathan Kellerman? I love him and this one is sort of like that.

I love Kellerman!!! If it is a good read, dish me the title...I always love a good recommendation. I can't wait to read a book on my NEW FRONT PORCH I'm going to post a pic of my lovely new home after it is really mine

[free to be me]

Hi Vlad!!

Resolved issues with ex...hmmm...not so much so that is why i still have three attorneys (they all handle a very specific aspect of "life with Chris as an ex" BUT I have a pretty good attitude about it ) As I mentioned before, the man I married and loved dearly is gone. This person is nothing remotely like that man...so I can put it into perspective and honor who he is today ONLY as Megs dad and respect that she deserves to have him in her life in what ever capacity he is capable of being in it...barring any adverse effect or injury to her over it of course Thank you for the well wishes...you sound like you are in a very good place today! YAY FOR YOU!

[free to be me]

Kelley, I am feeling ever so slightly guilty for not wanting to grab a work out BUT at the same time I really am relishing the notion of doing absolutely NOTHING

Well, as close to doing nothing as a single mom of three can get

[livinagain]

Kim
I gained 3lbs in week two stayed the same for week three and no change so far for week 4. I am a scale addict as well and the carb up days scare me too. Carb up but dont stuff that is the advice I am getting. I am hoping for the scale to move too but I am giving it 8 weeks so maybe my body will get a clue soon. I figure that my body is very crafty and I need to outlast it and do the 8 weeks to retrain it. It is being very stubborn.
I hear ya sister
Hang in there
Keep the faith

Originally Posted by catmomkim

Okay, HELP HELP HELP!!!!! I am on W2 D 5, and I gained a pound this week and I'm not happy!!!! I've been sticking to things, but tomorrow is a carb up day and I am afraid to CARB UP!!!!! I sure liked losing a lot of weight on week 1, but realize I canNOT eat like that forever. I did lose an inch off hip and waist, so I am thankful for that, but the weight thing is scaring me. I know. Don't weigh. I can't help it. I have to. Think of it as a sickness. I need a little encouragement. Carb Up Day is scaring me. . . .

[livinagain]

MY profile says senior member now How can that be. I feel the pressure now.
I have to set a good example

[free to be me]

Nina...

You ARE in control of your WOE you senior member you!!!

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Great Job Jackie!!! I think Pork is good from time to tine...just not as a "Main" source of protein regularly!

May I ask where you get your Agvar nectar and how is it used? Not that I want to start nectar-gate...just curious and I have heard lots of you ladies mention it I trust your "food-sense" and love how your recipes sound so I'm betting that you have put that Agvar to good use

It is used as a sweetener instead of artificial sweeteners or sugar. It has a very low glycemic index. I buy the Mudhava brand on amazon.com. It is way cheaper there. I also make sure I get the raw, organic one. It is great in hot tea or just about anything you need to use sugar for. If baking with it, you use about 1/3 the amount of sugar you would use and lower your oven temp about 25 degrees.

Raw foodists will dispute the "rawness" of agave nectar, but I'm not so concerned about that. I'm just glad to find that it is low glycemic.

[livinagain]

I may be called upon to give advice console the confused OH the pressure of it all
I know I will just do a referral I am good at that. there problem solved ,Kelly Alissa just wait for your referrals

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by free to be me

This is the third time this week when I have "entered" the room and everyone leaves



I'm talking to myself again...



Anyone? Anyone? Sniff...



Just say it....Y'all are just plain sick of me aren't you???



Ok...I can't pull off the pouting and fussing too well... I hope I had you all laughing though!

Miss you all...I'll look again later!!!

I'm here, Alissa, I'm with Vladis, just watching some TV

Originally Posted by livinagain

I may be called upon to give advice console the confused OH the pressure of it all
I know I will just do a referral I am good at that. there problem solved ,Kelly Alissa just wait for your referrals

I do great referral! Hey, Alissa, Hey Kelley what do you think?

[livinagain]

I will be adding you too my referral list as well

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I'm here, Alissa, I'm with Vladis, just watching some TV



I do great referral! Hey, Alissa, Hey Kelley what do you think?

[livinagain]

I tried the 2 min muffin I tweaked it with a little vanilla and cocoa powder and it was not too bad

What is it counted as a protein and fat

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by livinagain

I tried the 2 min muffin I tweaked it with a little vanilla and cocoa powder and it was not too bad

What is it counted as a protein and fat

That one sounds good too. I'll try that one on Sunday. Tomorrow is a carb up day. I think I'm going to make a fish soup for dinner or something!

[livinagain]

What is the muffin counted as, when can I have it. If it is a protein and fat then can I have it as a snack or is it a carb ???????

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Dinner was roasted cauliflower and broccoli and a pork chop fixed with wheat germ and saute'd in olive oil.

It was really good. I know Wendy doesn't like the pork, but sometimes I make it to keep from getting bored.

I got all my water in today too! Yipee!

[COLOR="DarkRed"]yep, I like pork chops/country ribs too. We had country ribs the other night. They were cut small and I had one piece. I really enjoyed it for a change.

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[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hi Vlad!!

Resolved issues with ex...hmmm...not so much so that is why i still have three attorneys (they all handle a very specific aspect of "life with Chris as an ex" BUT I have a pretty good attitude about it ) As I mentioned before, the man I married and loved dearly is gone. This person is nothing remotely like that man...so I can put it into perspective and honor who he is today ONLY as Megs dad and respect that she deserves to have him in her life in what ever capacity he is capable of being in it...barring any adverse effect or injury to her over it of course Thank you for the well wishes...you sound like you are in a very good place today! YAY FOR YOU!

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yikes, you must be tired. Three attorneys! Just one drove me crazy. It took many years for my ex to admit to the mistakes he made. He told our two children that he was sorry for what he put them through. He missed a lot when they were growing up because he was walking around with his head up his arse. Anyway, good luck with the house, you deserve the best. [/COLOR]

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by livinagain

What is the muffin counted as, when can I have it. If it is a protein and fat then can I have it as a snack or is it a carb ???????

I believe it is partially a protein and a fat due to the flax seeds.

[jkvetter]

Going to bed now, all. Have a great night!

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I believe it is partially a protein and a fat due to the flax seeds.

Jackie, you are so right! Look at you doling out advice

Good night my dear...sleep well...

HUGS!

~ Alissa

[free to be me]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yikes, you must be tired. Three attorneys! Just one drove me crazy. It took many years for my ex to admit to the mistakes he made. He told our two children that he was sorry for what he put them through. He missed a lot when they were growing up because he was walking around with his head up his arse. Anyway, good luck with the house, you deserve the best. [/COLOR]

Thanks Linda! It is easier to just let the attorneys handle things...honestly it ends up that way eventually only if I interact with him I feel like crud and all beat up again...so best to skip right to the attorneys! My divorce attorney has actually become my friend if you can believe it! I love going out to lunch and catching up with her. Now that those issues are buttoned up, we can relax in a friendship. My appeals attorney is handling an outstanding issue from the divorce trial...stupid money stuff but necessary. My collections attorney and real estate attorney is handling the judgment, since he owes me so much money and won't pay...though he did now of course he was near 6 months delinquent! You know, it worked out for the best So there you go, three attorneys! Two of them have suggested that I become one...after this baptism into the world of family law I probably could!!

[kate4w8loss]

HELP! I cannot find EZ bread anywhere and i am wondering how this dempsters bread compares to ez bread. Someone was going to check the ez bread package to see if it contained traces of nuts or was made in a nut facility. I may not even be able to have the ez bread. I have found a few types of sprouted grain bread but all were made in a nut facility. I know this has whole grain and not sprouted grain but just wondering how different it is. Thanks.

Dempsters Ancient Grain bread

Ingredients: whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ, whole grain flax, whole grain millet, whole grain spelt flakes, whole grain kamut flakes, whole grain barley flakes, whole grain poppy seeds, whole grain amaranth, whole grain quinoa, rye flakes, sugar, wheat gluten, vinegar, soluble raisin syrup, salt vegetable oil


Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120.0
Calories from Fat 18.0
Fat 2.0g 3%\
saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 170.0 mg 7%
Potassium 100.0mg 3%
Carbohydrate 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 12%
Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 2%
Thiamin 10%
Niacin 8%
Phosphorus 8%
Selenium 30%
Iron 8%
Vitamin E 2%
Riboflavin 4%
Manganese 40%
Magnesium 15%
Zinc 10%

[catmomkim]

THANKS Nina and Linda!! That gives me encouragement about Carb Up days. I am not going to stuff, that's for SURE!! I am goign to a volleyball tournament for my son tomorrow, and so I've got my meals squared away and wrapped up and ready to go. Okay. I did NOT KNOW that the scales were such an enemy of the state! SO SORRY KELLY 17!!!! I will TRY to steer clear of them. . . . I will do my best. I definitely do not want any voodoo on the scale - as it already seems possessed. . . . Thanks again guys. I am not a techno person, so when my daughter comes home from college she can help me do things like put up a picture , how to quote messages etc. I know that sounds so lame, but what can I say. I have other talents. hahaha

[alwaysdancing]

hello those of you still here. just getting home from work. People will dance all night if you let them.

Welcome newbies its fun to have someone to encourage.

I worried to death about week 2 and D days have too much eating freedom for me. I do follow the days exactly so I can see exactly how the woe works for me. I was surprised I still lost each week.

I can say I have not had one thing on my junk list. Don't want to tempt myself but also because what i'm doing is keeping the cravings for junk away and I don't want to mess with that.

Kim and Nina hang in there it's gonna happen.

Good night everyone.

[alwaysdancing]

I forgot to ask how did everyone do that weighs on Wednesday? I'm a Monday person as I want to get it over with. I've always avoided scales they scare me. My sanity can't take it.

[bballgirl00]

Hey Guyz~

I am starting week 2 tomorrow. I forgot my book at home and had to go away for a couple of days. Are the first two days of week 2...baseline days or carb down days..and in general whats the difference?? thanks

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by bballgirl00

Hey Guyz~

I am starting week 2 tomorrow. I forgot my book at home and had to go away for a couple of days. Are the first two days of week 2...baseline days or carb down days..and in general whats the difference?? thanks

The first 2 days of week 2 are carb down days. A carb down day simply means you can have 1 carb serving before 3:00 p.m. On a baseline day you can have 2 carb servings before 3:00 p.m. Neither day allows for carb servings after 3:00 p.m.

Just in case you are gone longer than 2 days, the week is like this:

Monday, carb down; Tuesday, carb down; Wednesday, baseline; Thursday, baseline; Friday, carb down; Saturday, carb up; Sunday, baseline.

Don't forget to get in all your water while you are gone. Very important.

Have a great trip!