Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

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...

Tam, thanks! You'd think I could figure out that one on my own (too much vino last night)

Originally Posted by 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

Thanks, Dede. It did feel very lonely speaking to myself I am so happy to be able to keep up today. Usually I get to my laptop and there are b/zillion new posts and I can never answer everybody.

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, I lost 7 in week 1, up 2 pounds in week 2, and down 1 pound in week 3. I don't see any significant inch drop. However, and I keep repeating it to myself, - we are all different. I am so mad at my body - why can't it lose more so that my pants drop!!! I don't know what I can say - I just want to convince you to give it full 8 weeks and judge your progress from there. That's what I've decided for myself. In the meantime, I am sending you my

Originally Posted by Lynda04

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.

Wow, that's great! I need to hear this. Congrats! It's awesome!!!

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!

Actually, I didn't feel any tipsiness right away. However, now that I am thinking about it, I was very giddy Also, the friends whom we met for dinner, said they would bring some wine. I told my husband that I didn't have any wine in a month (!!!!) so I am not leaving anything to chance and brought a bottle of my favorite wine which I was hogging all night in the most anti-social and unfriendly fashion

Originally Posted by jkvetter

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!

Yeh, Jackie, I read your post after your unfortunate brush with a-not-so-good carb up meal . I love your attitude though - nothing will stop Jackie on her way to success!!! I told my husband last night that from now on I want to have my own carb up nights - like I will cook something "carby" so that we both enjoy it. Last night I had some gnocchi with broccoli and cherry tomatoes. Sounds much better than it tasted - broccoli was so salty my eyes were like this - . Gnocchi were too cold and just not tasty. I did have a beet, spinach and pine nuts salad and it was GREAT! There were just a few pieces of beet so that wasn't too terribly bad.

[onceNforall]

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

That's great that you've lost most weeks and very encouraging. I'm hoping maybe cause I have so much to lose that I will see a loss (at least a little) each week too. I'll look forward to decreasing in sizes....Lord knows I have several in my closet to fit into.

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by 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

Originally Posted by 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

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You are so right, and put it so eloquently, I couldn't have said it better myself, all of it, "a grip on my carbfest eating. The more carbs I ate,the more I wanted. I was a puffy,irritable,unhappy mess! " I hated myself!

Israel's fine- it's evening already, LOL! Almost dark! It was a lovely sunny day, and I was sunny too, wearing a sweater and skirt that I hid under another sweater last year as I was so lumpy and bumpy. Thank G-d for static electricity, otherwise I would have lost my skirt today- had to clip my pedometer onto my pantyhose so it would register, as my skirt was hanging too low....

[livinagain]

I am wondering if we could add cottage cheese to this recipie for the protein. Has anybody tried this and was it good.
Nina

Originally Posted by free to be me

Meal idea...As the weather gets colder...I love soup! I used these recipes long ago when doing weight watchers and they do work here so long as you add a protein.

Steam 2 cups of Cauliflower (or broccoli)...until very soft
Add 12 oz boiling water and some vegetable bullion cubes (to taste I like 2)
Blend using a stir stick or food processor (I have the Cuissanart blender stick that makes it really creamy and just like a cream soup)
Add a sprinkle of parm

Last night I added 3 oz of chicken and pureed it too...Man this was just what I needed to hit my "soup spot"

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Congrats, Sherri! Great job!

Thanks, Vladis....know it won't continue like that but it sure keeps the motivation going this week!!

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by Vladis

Tam, thanks! You'd think I could figure out that one on my own (too much vino last night)

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Did you read my correction- they actually have a built in button for that!!
Made me feel kinda dum

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by 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

You know what, Dede? I think you are right. I will stop this nonsense and have a clean baseline day as smart people recommend. It's that old guilty feeling - I ad desert and now I have to pay. No way! I am not paying today Thank you, my friend. Gearing up for my EZ bread for lunch...

[kelley17]

Hi guys, Sorry I was MIA and thanks Alissa for starting the new thread. Busy, tiring weekend with the kids. I skimmed over the posts but I think I’m just going to start with this week’s thread due to the chattiness of our bunch! If someone asked me a question please do it again and once again Sorry

Carli is not doing to well. I think I’m going to have to go back the pediatrician this afternoon. We were up part of the night crying again. Tam thanks for the suggestion about the dairy – she is a big dairy eater. I’m just worried because she has been on the medicine for 48 hours now and her ear still hurts and she is running a fever. She is with my mom now and I will run out of here as soon as I get rid of my students to take her to the doctor. Poor thing, it hurts me to see her hurt. While the Motrin is working she seems to be ok, but around that 6th hour she holds her ear and cries. Thanks for all the concern and I will update you this afternoon.

[COLOR="Magenta"]Julie[/COLOR] – good luck with your first day back.

[COLOR="Green"]Jupiter[/COLOR] – Welcome and yes forget your workout for that first week and make sure you eat every 3 hours since you are experiencing that shaky feeling. Feel free to post any questions and check out the FAQ thread posted above for additional info. Good Luck the book is a bit confusing but I promise by week 3 you will be a pro!

Sorry NO PB or EZ Bread the first week – stick to the approved list of foods only for the first week. There is no calorie counting for week 1 – eat when you are hungry and eat your protein. If you are hungry before 3-4 hours you did not eat enough at your last meal, if you are still full you ate too much. I have not measured or counted calories this entire time (in week 16). I’ve learned to eat until full.

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi TAM! [/COLOR] Thank you for being so concerned about my little one – you really touched me. LOL – Hope the weather remains dry or you might be showing off your panties!

[COLOR="Red"]Hi dancing Linda[/COLOR] – love your young at heart spirit!

Alissa – Totally agree with you once again NO PB that first week! I do both the protein powder and the atkins shakes – Like Atkins better but my powder is more economical right now

[COLOR="Purple"]Kydanae[/COLOR] – Hi ya!

[COLOR="Sienna"]Dede [/COLOR]– Hi! Love it when the newbies become the masters! YEAH!
Dede – just saw your encouragement to Lynda! I just wrote it out myself.
Gemini Linda – KUTGW! Lucky girl going on a cruise! This plan just whizzes by doesn’t it. I can’t believe I’m in my 3rd round of the cycle. Thanks for the well wishes for my little angel Carli (she is 4 but still my baby).

Dede – You know me too Well! I just saw your post to Vladis. Too funny


[COLOR="SeaGreen"]Sherrie [/COLOR]– Hi! Thanks for the thoughts about my little one. Love those stats – I think it is important we all include our inches along with our pounds loss! I think the exercise gets easier with every inch we lose. Plus you have incentive to exercise so you can have the second high carb meal!

[COLOR="Magenta"]Vladis [/COLOR]– Hi there, hope you are doing well. You gave some great advice! Hey what is this carbing down per Wendy’s advice? Having an extra glass of wine is not a reason to carb down. That is for when you go crazy! You had a perfectly sane carb up and shouldn’t feel guilty for it. Don’t forget you keep adding in Carb Down days when you get to accelerated fat loss week your body will have adapted because you’ve already done it. Quit feeling guilty – Remember that is NOT Allowed!

Thanks for the thoughts on my little one. Now stop feeling guilty and enjoy yourself!

MMMMMMM….. That Banana Cream sounds yummy!

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Lynda[/COLOR] – Hi. It goes in waves. I didn’t lose anything weeks 4 and 5 and then in week 6 I lost 4 lbs and week 7 I lost another 2. Remember worry more about how your clothes fit than that dang scale!

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Kelly [/COLOR]– So sorry to hear your little one is under the weather too. Take care

[COLOR="Red"]Spydermonkey [/COLOR]– Hey there. I would tell her to go on with her planned day and see what happens. If she felt she really blew it she can do a carb down day, but see my note to Vladis.

[COLOR="Navy"]Nina[/COLOR] – Sorry you are discouraged. Since you are so carb sensitive have you thought about following the plan for diabetics? If you are still discouraged try and email Wendy or private message Jerri on this thread.

[COLOR="Indigo"]Jackie[/COLOR] – Hi! How are you and how do you do the multiquote from another thread. You clever girl!

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Did you read my correction- they actually have a built in button for that!!
Made me feel kinda dum

Hey, at least you found it! I am following your expert lead

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

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.

Thanks, Tam....was so excited to make my first 10lb red on my signature, that I forgot to update the profile!! There, that looks better

[carla70]

Hello everyone

I don't have time to read through all the posts but wanted to drop in a hello! I fell off plan over weekend. Not terrible but still fell. So I think I will carb down for a few days to get back on track.

I did notice today however, a shirt I put on this morning wasn't as tight around the midsection as it use to be. Could be just my imagniation but hey I will go with it.

Week 3 already--- wow time flys when your having fun

[onceNforall]

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

I am very carb sensitive too, Nina and worried about that happening to me too. Maybe it just takes longer for some of our bodies to get used to this whole carb cycling process. I know others have experienced that and then shown a good loss in weeks 5&6. Just stick to plan (harder, I know when the scale isn't a motivator) and get your exercise in. Don't get discouraged, and take your measurements...you might be surprised!

[alwaysdancing]

Goodmorning everyone.

I'm excited, i thought for sure I gained at least a pound because I was trying to eat more than I wanted to make sure I was following the woe correctly. I must have chosen the right size portions because I lost 2 lbs.

such a relief to be figuring this out correctly for me. I have two students starting today and I want to be able to give good advise luckily I have had excellant advise here to pass on. Will try to get them to join here though as nothing beats us!

Nina, everyone gets discouraged but the others are right stupid scale doesn't get to be the only way to monitor your progress. Your body is head honcho, do you feel better? Are you hungry? All cravings gone? These three are good and you know your in the right place it's a matter of time.

Sherri congrats on your loss, it's wonderful and now on to conquering the
next week.

Kelly I hope your baby girl is getting best and I know you are busy taking care of her. We'll see you when the time is right. Hugs to you.

Dede, Vladis, Tam and Jackie seems you ladies have everything under control I'm off to eat breakfast and run errands check in later.

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

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

Wow....that must feel great! Can't wait til I can see the sizes start coming down....Congratulations!

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by onceNforall

Thanks, Tam....was so excited to make my first 10lb red on my signature, that I forgot to update the profile!! There, that looks better

Oh, that looks LOVELY!!

Originally Posted by kelley17

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi TAM! [/COLOR] Thank you for being so concerned about my little one – you really touched me. LOL – Hope the weather remains dry or you might be showing off your panties!

!

What a relief to have you back! We missed you terribly!!!!
We just can't live without you- as you can see from your own answers, you are our in house expert and a great inspiration!!
Sorry to hear Carli is suffering! Please try cutting dairy for awhile and see if it helps- wasn't surprised to hear she loves dairy- it may be rough to even try!
New studies show that antibiotics don't always even help ear infections- so it may take awhile- good idea to take her back to the doctor- let us know!!

Did you read the post about your being the age of my kids? Still can't believe it!

The way things are going, I should really be careful, as my panties are too big- I am digging for the old ones that didn't fit until recently, as they fit so much better (sorry TMI).

Didja read Alissa's great news?

I am giddy- it's just such a relief you are OK and back with us- I was worried you never came back from that first doctor's visit- car accident, whatever, and we would never know- or, the way you are going, you may have slid down the drain after a shower

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by kelley17

[COLOR="Magenta"]Vladis [/COLOR]– Hi there, hope you are doing well.* You gave some great advice! Hey what is this carbing down per Wendy’s advice?* Having an extra glass of wine is not a reason to carb down.* That is for when you go crazy!* You had a perfectly sane carb up and shouldn’t feel guilty for it.* Don’t forget you keep adding in Carb Down days when you get to accelerated fat loss week your body will have adapted because you’ve already done it.* Quit feeling guilty – Remember that is NOT Allowed!Thanks for the thoughts on my little one.* Now stop feeling guilty and enjoy yourself! MMMMMMM….. That Banana Cream sounds yummy!

Kelley!!!!!![COLOR="darkorchid"]So happy you stopped by. I am so sorry about Carli. I can't imagine how you must be feeling when your little girl is hurting and you can't do as much as you want to ease that pain. You take care of your girl and we promise not to go too wild here [/COLOR]
Maybe you saw my post to Dede - I did come to my senses and will stay on plan and do a normal baseline today. Old habits die hard Thinking back, I don't think I even had that much wine - maybe 2.5 glasses (DH had some of MY wine as well). I had a small piece of bread, beet/spinach/pine nuts salad and disappointing gnocchi. Then I had 1/2 slices of pumpkin cheesecake. So, Kelley and Dede, no carbing down today - your pupil listens well

[redhotbean]

Goodmorning everyone! Well I have some good news. My husband is joining us on this venture. I am really excited. I told him about the message board so don't know if he will join or not. He says it is all women on there but I told him there are some husbands on here doing it also. So I told him to go on here and read today.
So I hope this week shows some weightloss. I am really having a problem with no appetite. I guess I shouldn't complain.
I am doing carb down today but with how my shedule is going to be this week I will have to do C,C,C,D,B, C,D does that look right. I don't have my book with me here at work. But I need my carb ups on Thurs. and Sunday.

I haven't tried the one minute muffin I keep forgetting. You can have on week 1 right?

Kim

[kelliebel]

Hi everyone!!
I just got caught up! 3 pages and it is still the morning...so fun

I HAD A great weekend...I love that I am not obsessed about food anymore! it is so freeing. I also did Setting the Captives free Bible study from the Lord's Table this year. I have 2 days left! That has been incredible! combined with CTFLC, I think my gluttony is finally gone!!

Have a great Monday! off to work!

Kelley17 your little angle is in my prayers!

[jmprgrl74]

Congrats everyone on your losses and THANK YOU for your support during my melt down this weekend!

I did my carb up yesterday since we had free tickets to the hockey game. Actually didn't eat enough yesterday because I was so busy and just haven't felt hungry these last few days (I know, should eat a little something anyway.) Did get a little carried away with the free beer tho. Not THAT bad, but I had seen how you guys said it went to your head faster than usual with this WOL and not drinking much anymore. It certainly did. Headache big time last night. That'll teach me

Vladis I'm SO right there with you on the weight thing. I am good with it most of the time, but sometimes I cave, weight myself and then have to work not to get bummed about it. I'm hovering between the same 4 lbs since I started this! But my clothes are more comfortable and I'm crossing my fingers that the weight loss will catch up. I'm also trying to get into my 'old jeans' so that's my real goal right now (one size smaller than I am now.) When those not only go on but are loose and comfy, anything else beyond that will be icing on the cake

I'm looking forward to hearing about the bootcamp thing. I'm sure there are tips and things we can learn by doing it. I try to do everything as exact as I can but there might be things I'm missing, who knows?

I'm most excited about the fact that my daughter started the plan today! This is the 16 year old I was so wanting to but it will be a huge commitment for her. She's never really tried any diet and is so picky about her food it concerns me a little, but she seems determined and I tried to find things that I think she'll eat. I told her to just be very careful this first week, then the rest will be much easier and more forgiving. Cross your fingers for her!

Pam

[alwaysdancing]

haven't left yet fixing my signature to show loss and week loss. Kim I bet your husband is going to be quite happy. Men lose faster, so you might get jealous. Tell your husband we don't bite and it would be nice to get a man's perspective. I bet there are other men watching in the background but too shy.

Hey guys! If you have questions or recipes please join us. Woe is for everyone and we all want to be "losers" together.

See ya all later.

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Goodmorning everyone.

I'm excited, i thought for sure I gained at least a pound because I was trying to eat more than I wanted to make sure I was following the woe correctly. I must have chosen the right size portions because I lost 2 lbs.

such a relief to be figuring this out correctly for me. I have two students starting today and I want to be able to give good advise luckily I have had excellant advise here to pass on. Will try to get them to join here though as nothing beats us!

Nina, everyone gets discouraged but the others are right stupid scale doesn't get to be the only way to monitor your progress. Your body is head honcho, do you feel better? Are you hungry? All cravings gone? These three are good and you know your in the right place it's a matter of time.

Sherri congrats on your loss, it's wonderful and now on to conquering the
next week.

Kelly I hope your baby girl is getting best and I know you are busy taking care of her. We'll see you when the time is right. Hugs to you.

Dede, Vladis, Tam and Jackie seems you ladies have everything under control I'm off to eat breakfast and run errands check in later.

Thanks, Linda and congratulations on your 2lb!! Sounds good. (love your tatoo).

[Gracefully]

OK, wise ladies....
All you oldies that know my history (holidays and all....)- what do I do next week- do I do maintenance even though I had all those Holiday weeks in the middle of these 8 weeks, or do I go back to week 2 and do through week 8....?
This is a big question, and I will have to decide by the end of the week.
I am open to ideas and suggestions!!

Second question- I am confused- what exactly is the difference between a high carb and a carb-up day? I read the chapters again and again and just can't figure it out!!! The only difference I see is the fruit at brkfst on high carb day

[redhotbean]

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

haven't left yet fixing my signature to show loss and week loss. Kim I bet your husband is going to be quite happy. Men lose faster, so you might get jealous. Tell your husband we don't bite and it would be nice to get a man's perspective. I bet there are other men watching in the background but too shy.

Hey guys! If you have questions or recipes please join us. Woe is for everyone and we all want to be "losers" together.

See ya all later.

Yea I know he always loses more than me but that is ok he needs to do this so I am excited for him. If he can just get through this week he will be fine.
Yes I think more men should be on here and give there side of the story.

Kim

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

The way things are going, I should really be careful, as my panties are too big- I am digging for the old ones that didn't fit until recently, as they fit so much better (sorry TMI).

Oh, Tam...you've got me hysterical!

It's one thing if the only thing holding up your skirt is static electricity, but if your panties are too big too...you could be in major trouble!!!

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by kelley17

Carli is not doing to well. I think I’m going to have to go back the pediatrician this afternoon. We were up part of the night crying again. Tam thanks for the suggestion about the dairy – she is a big dairy eater. I’m just worried because she has been on the medicine for 48 hours now and her ear still hurts and she is running a fever. She is with my mom now and I will run out of here as soon as I get rid of my students to take her to the doctor. Poor thing, it hurts me to see her hurt. While the Motrin is working she seems to be ok, but around that 6th hour she holds her ear and cries. Thanks for all the concern and I will update you this afternoon.

Kelley...sorry to hear Carli is still feeling so poorly...the poor little sweetheart. Glad to hear she's with Grandma today, who will undoubtedly spoil her and try to make her feel better. (That's our job as Grandma's) Hope the medication kicks in soon and and she's up and active again.

[dede]

Originally Posted by tamjlm

OK, wise ladies....
All you oldies that know my history (holidays and all....)- what do I do next week- do I do maintenance even though I had all those Holiday weeks in the middle of these 8 weeks, or do I go back to week 2 and do through week 8....?
This is a big question, and I will have to decide by the end of the week.
I am open to ideas and suggestions!!

Second question- I am confused- what exactly is the difference between a high carb and a carb-up day? I read the chapters again and again and just can't figure it out!!! The only difference I see is the fruit at brkfst on high carb day

Tam.I was confused about the high carb and carb up too. This is my understanding. First of all,cheat day is any carb,(good or bad,anytime),not waiting til after 3p. Carb up is eating good or bad carbs last 2 meals after 3p. And high carb is eating only "acceptable" carbs throughout the day(not waiting til after 3). And as Wendy says,not overstuffing on any of thiese days.Please correct me wise ones if this is wrong.

[Lynda04]

Originally Posted by dede

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

Do you know I just now tried this recipe for the first time and it was awesome!!! Why in heck did I wait so long??? And it's so simple!

[onceNforall]

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

Congrats everyone on your losses and THANK YOU for your support during my melt down this weekend!

I did my carb up yesterday since we had free tickets to the hockey game. Actually didn't eat enough yesterday because I was so busy and just haven't felt hungry these last few days (I know, should eat a little something anyway.) Did get a little carried away with the free beer tho. Not THAT bad, but I had seen how you guys said it went to your head faster than usual with this WOL and not drinking much anymore. It certainly did. Headache big time last night. That'll teach me

Vladis I'm SO right there with you on the weight thing. I am good with it most of the time, but sometimes I cave, weight myself and then have to work not to get bummed about it. I'm hovering between the same 4 lbs since I started this! But my clothes are more comfortable and I'm crossing my fingers that the weight loss will catch up. I'm also trying to get into my 'old jeans' so that's my real goal right now (one size smaller than I am now.) When those not only go on but are loose and comfy, anything else beyond that will be icing on the cake

I'm looking forward to hearing about the bootcamp thing. I'm sure there are tips and things we can learn by doing it. I try to do everything as exact as I can but there might be things I'm missing, who knows?

I'm most excited about the fact that my daughter started the plan today! This is the 16 year old I was so wanting to but it will be a huge commitment for her. She's never really tried any diet and is so picky about her food it concerns me a little, but she seems determined and I tried to find things that I think she'll eat. I told her to just be very careful this first week, then the rest will be much easier and more forgiving. Cross your fingers for her!

Pam

Pam...so happy to hear your daughter is joining us too. I think it's just wonderful when kids that age handle the extra weight before unhealthy eating habits become a lifelong habit. I certainly wish I had found something like this at that age.

I would love my DD35 to give this plan a try too. I have started so many and then failed, that it's hard for her to get excited with me about a new one. I'm hoping that as time goes on and she sees me looking better and feeling more energetic and still sees me eating "normally" that she will become interested.

[dede]

Glad you liked it. It really fills me up as a snack anytime. dede

[Gracefully]

Originally Posted by onceNforall

Pam...so happy to hear your daughter is joining us too. I think it's just wonderful when kids that age handle the extra weight before unhealthy eating habits become a lifelong habit. I certainly wish I had found something like this at that age.

I would love my DD35 to give this plan a try too. I have started so many and then failed, that it's hard for her to get excited with me about a new one. I'm hoping that as time goes on and she sees me looking better and feeling more energetic and still sees me eating "normally" that she will become interested.

She will! I don't even talk about my WOE at home anymore (besides DH, who is super supportive now that he's seeing the results, and my happiness about it)- once she sees your success she will beg to join us!!!