Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of November 10, 2008

[Vladis]

Early Sunday Risers (and our hangover friends )!

I hope you are having a great w/end. I stayed off board yesterday as I felt I was way to chatty the other day and it was time for me to shut up and let other people talk As a result - too much to catch up so I will just say howdy-reply to the latest posts.

Originally Posted by Valcan

Hi,

My dad and brother came to visit last week and my dad brought 5 loaves for low sodium EZ bread with him! Val

Val, I love the fact that you are so super duper organized. And, I love that your family supports you. Please pass it on to your Dad and your brother - good for them for being so considerate and helpful. I am sure they know how important what you are doing is to you.

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

hi everyone.
I just got back from having dinner out with my students. they are a wonderful bunch. I had some kinda margarita drink and now i'm trying to see straight. Hugs and kisses, may your goals be met. Linda

Oh, Linda, I've been there so many times The older I get the longer it takes to shake it off and recover. So it's just 1-2 glasses of wine for me now. I used to just get carried away when I was having fun. I think if someone poured gasoline into my glass I would have drunk it just the same - it was the fun and friends, and happiness that made me most drunk. For some reason I think you are the same way

Rx - LOTS OF WATER and, optional, greasy foods

Originally Posted by free to be me

Hi Ladies...

You all are doing so well!!! WOW, what a group we have become...warms my heart

I have had a heck of a week...confession time...I only worked out twice and fell waaayyyyy off in my eating.

OMG, can you believe it, Alissa is HUMAN
My dearest friend, I am sure you are on the adrenaline diet right now Knowing you even as little that I do, I know you will bounce back in no time. I missed your posts. Take care of your stuff and of yourself first though. Miss ya!!!

Originally Posted by Wendymarie37

For those who celebrate Thanksgiving next week, how about gearing up for the celebration with a challenge. A water challenge! I know from experience that drinking plenty helps you lose weight, I don't always do it. So, until Thanksgiving I challenge you join me in the "Turkey Day Float Away". Let's get flushing!

I am in. Although, according to Alissa's hydration calculator, I drank too much water. I actually had to cut down and watch myself. Now I fill 5 34oz bottles and stop when I am done with the 5th (before I could down 10-12!!!!! - nutcase that I am)

[sophiasapientia]

Wendy, I'd be in for a water challenge ... I need to be better about upping my intake.

Well, I'm on Week 3, Day 2. The scale is up about .5 lb from this time last week but I guess that isn't unexpected. I do look smaller so that's good.

I'm off to run some errands today, including getting DD a pair of boots. It has been snowing here. Nothing has stuck so far but it's a sign that I need to get on the ball with winter preparations.

Have a good day, all!

[Vladis]

I think first time on this plan I had weird cravings last night. I wouldn't even say "cravings", I was hungry. Yes, I ate often - 7:15, 11, 2, 3:30, 6:30, 9 and 10 (7!!!!!! meals/snacks). I went to bed around 10-30 - 11 PM with full stomach at last (not a good thing). I don't know why - maybe I have to change the foods a bit. I bought this big tub of pre-made chicken salad at Costco (all white meat and barely any mayo) and I had it yesterday as my lunch. For dinner I had salad with all the usual suspects (incl. broccoli) and a large omelet (yes, for dinner ) with shiitake mushrooms and salsa. It just seemed like it went right thru me.

My snacks were Atkins shake (on the road at 11 am), 2 spoons of Almond butter (3:30 pm - I was crazily hungry at that moment), cottage cheese at 9 pm (still hungry) and chicken white meat (probably 3 oz) at 10 pm!!!!

Well, at least I didn't go for the second half of that pint of ice cream that I have stashed from my carb up feast.

DRANK A TON OF WATER. Worked out for an hour as well.

What's up with that? Oh, I think TOM is coming any second now (late for some reason this time). Could that be the case?

I just hate that. I don't want to be hungry and I felt sort of helpless last night (although in control of my good senses).

[alwaysdancing]

second bottle of water done. I'm fine this morning, headache already gone. Just cleaning house and off to do privates till classes start at 4:30. I did have a wonderful time last night and everyone was happy to see me joining them in the food festivities. Even drunk I did warn them it was just a D day and not to think I'm back to eating out after every class.
Here is something I came across and thought it would be helpful for snacks and meal planning especially for any newbies starting this next week. Too bad it won't make the next post but it can be copied and saved.

[COLOR=black]The Power of Five

The portions that follow each contain roughly 5 grams of carbohydrates[/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black]Fruit:

1 apricot
1/4 banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup raspberries
1/2 cup watermelon
1/3 cup cantaloupe
1/4 grapefruit

Vegetables:

3/4 cup cooked spinach
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1 medium tomato
2/3 cup cooked broccoli
8 medium asparagus
1 cup cauliflower
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 California avocado

Starchy vegetables:

1/3 cup carrots
1/4 cup peas
1/5 cup mashed potatoes
1/5 cup butternut squash
2/3 cup summer squash
1/6 cup corn

Dairy:

4 ounces whole milk
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup plain yogurt

Nuts and seeds:

1/3 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons [/COLOR][COLOR=#016798]almonds[/COLOR][COLOR=black]
1/3 cup pecans
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
3 tablespoons hulled [/COLOR][COLOR=#016798]sunflower seeds[/COLOR][COLOR=black]
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

Grains:

1 Rye Crisp cracker
1 cup plain popcorn
1/2 cup puffed brown-rice cereal

Legumes:

2 tablespoons lentils
2 tablespoons kidney beans
2 tablespoons chickpeas

THE POWER OF 10

The following portions each contain roughly 10 grams of Net Carbs. Food groups are arranged in the general order in which they should be added.

Starchy Vegetables*
3/4 cup carrots
1/2 cup acorn squash
1/4 cup yams (or sweet potatoes)
2/3 cup peas, shelled
1/4 cup plantain
1 cup beets
1/3 cup parsnips
1/4 cup white potatoes


Legumes*
1/3 cup lentils
1/3 cup kidney beans
1/3 cup black beans
1/4 cup navy beans
1/3 cup lima beans
1/3 cup great northern beans
1/3 cup chickpeas
1/4 cup fava beans
1/3 cup pinto beans

Fruit
1/2 apple
11 cherries
1 peach
12 grapes
1 1/4 cup strawberries
1/2 grapefruit
3/4 cup cantaloupe
1 kiwi
1 cup watermelon
1/2 cup fruit cocktail, canned in water
1 plum
1/2 small banana
1 cup guava
1/3 cup mango

Grains
1/4 cup rice (long-grain, brown*)
1/2 cup plain old-fashioned oatmeal*
1/3 cup corn kernels*
1/3 cup whole-wheat cereal* (Wheatena)
1/4 cup barley*
1/4 cup semolina pasta*

*All figures are for cooked vegetables, starches and legumes.[/COLOR]

[alwaysdancing]

Vladis I think it's just "old cravings" hitting you. I was vacuming out the car yesterday and suddenly I wanted and ice cold pepsi. Just hit me. I just laughed and told myself yes you could go get one but then you no you'll be disappointed in yourself. I did not give in but it was a strong urge.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Vladis I think it's just "old cravings" hitting you. I was vacuming out the car yesterday and suddenly I wanted and ice cold pepsi. Just hit me. I just laughed and told myself yes you could go get one but then you no you'll be disappointed in yourself. I did not give in but it was a strong urge.

But you see, I don't crave anything in particular I really think it's TOM. How can you eat 7 times a day and be hungry????

maybe if I gave in and had something sweet that would have done the trick but I really was afraid to open that Pandora's box

P.S. thank you for your previous post. It's very helpful. I have my own FAQ (Word doc always open on my desktop). When I see something I like and think will be useful I just copy it. I get to lazy to go to our FAQ plus some Q and A don't make it there so I copy whatever I feel is relevant to my interests/progress right away.

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by sophiasapientia

Wendy, I'd be in for a water challenge ... I need to be better about upping my intake.

Well, I'm on Week 3, Day 2. The scale is up about .5 lb from this time last week but I guess that isn't unexpected. I do look smaller so that's good.

I'm off to run some errands today, including getting DD a pair of boots. It has been snowing here. Nothing has stuck so far but it's a sign that I need to get on the ball with winter preparations.

Have a good day, all!

Sophia: My daughter and son-in-law and 5 grandchildren live in Michigan, around the Grand Rapids area. They had a little snow last week, but nothing that stuck on the ground.

[gemini0604]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Morning everyone,

Today is Football Sunday and my DH will be snacking away. I started posting my weekly meals & exercise on my blog page. I did well yesterday with eating and enjoyed a glass of wine and a piece of apple pie. Today is a "B" day for me and I start Cycle 3 tomorrow. So far, so good. I'll talk to you Crackers later. Have a great day![/COLOR]

[jkvetter]

Morning Vladis, Linda (Always Dancin')

Linda, glad you are up and doing great this morning! You sound better! I've had 1/2 quart of water so far this morning, on my way to 3 quarts plus a pint!

Vladis: Do you have the address for that hydration calculator?

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Morning everyone,

Today is Football Sunday and my DH will be snacking away. I started posting my weekly meals & exercise on my blog page. I did well yesterday with eating and enjoyed a glass of wine and a piece of apple pie. Today is a "B" day for me and I start Cycle 3 tomorrow. So far, so good. I'll talk to you Crackers later. Have a great day![/COLOR]

"B" day for me too! Week 5 starts tomorrow. I had a major body shift last night. I wrote about it on my blog too. Abdomen went way down in one night! Amazing! My shirt has lots of wrinkles across the belly as I look down at it instead of being stretched tightly across my abdomen!

Is that myspace address in your siggy line your blog?

[livinagain]

I have been showing horses since I was a kid so I can make them behave and your kids will be able too if they keep at it. You are doomed if they are starting to show they have the illness and I dont think it is curable I am 44 and still have it I started when I was 12.



[QUOTE=kate4w8loss;11142678][COLOR=green]Nina [/COLOR]– ohhh, what a great looking horse. I see you do shows, my girls did their first one last year but didn’t have a clue what they were doing. Great experience and they learned a lot. They prefer the barrels, pole bending and trail part of the show not the dress-up – ride-good – make your horse behave part. Where is the cowboy smiley?? You can freeze the leftover pumpkin, maybe put enough for a few days in each freezer bag/container and then just take it out when you need it.

[jkvetter]

Good morning, Nina. How are you doing this morning? It is a little dreary looking here in Southern Indiana, but I woke up breathing this morning so it is a beautiful day!

[alwaysdancing]

good morning Jackie and Nina just checking one last time before I leave. Our weather has turned cool but i love it. I'm a Fall-Winter person. Sweaters, quilts, hot chocolate and a great book to read and I'm in heaven. Previous life must have been a bear.
All you ladies have a terrific day!

[livinagain]

Good Morning Everyone. I was up way earlier but the computer is in the bedroom and somebody slept in late.

Jackie
We are on the same schedule Week 4 day 7 today and I too felt a shift last night I know I am down in weight too as I am addicted to the scale but I am not going to give my official weight until tomorrow. What day are you chosing for your extra carb down day mon or thurs?

[jmprgrl74]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Thank you, Tam. We are so very proud of them all. They are the best bunch of kids. Madyson, Kaleb and Maya are very good students. They make excellent grades. Madyson is in advanced classes. Maisy and Moriah are in 1st and 2nd grade and are doing very well there also. Aden, well, he's just spoiled rotten! How could he not be with 5 mommies? Everyone wanting to do everything for him? He is a sweetie

Beautiful family!!

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I think we all should move to the same town. That way we can borrow from each other, work out together, have meals together....oh my I could go on. Brain storm: the CTFLC Commune! And we can grow our own grains to make our EZ bread. Ok, I'm bored waiting for Mike to get home so we can have dinner and watch a movie. I did shampoo my family room carpet today and did my C25K. Why did I ever get off white Berber with 4 dogs?[/COLOR]

Wouldn't that be nice?! I wish there were at least one of you near Raleigh to hang out with!

My husband and I put hardwoods in our house after we bought it two years ago. It's so helpful with the 3 dogs. I will never, ever, ever do it ourselves again, though. I grew up on a farm so I'm used to hard work - this was just crazy though. We still have carpet in our bedroom and the walkway at the top of the stairs that I'd like to get rid of. The dogs sleep there and it's never completely clean no matter how much I clean them.

Originally Posted by Wendymarie37

For those who celebrate Thanksgiving next week, how about gearing up for the celebration with a challenge. A water challenge! I know from experience that drinking plenty helps you lose weight, I don't always do it. So, until Thanksgiving I challenge you join me in the "Turkey Day Float Away". Let's get flushing!

Great idea!

I think I ate a little too many sweets yesterday at carb up. :/ Ah well. I'm never sure because it all just feels so 'wrong'. Little one wanted to make a strawberry pie, so we did and I had a slice of that. Then had sushi for dinner out with hubby and a couple glasses of wine then some chocolate covered pretzels after while we watched a movie (in our van out in the driveway! How weird is that?! It was actually my idea and quite fun! Quiet, peaceful, private and kinda romantic

I made a new idea for breakfast this morning. Mom used to make this yummy enchilada casserole thing. So I made a breakfast one instead. Sauteed onions, sliced mushrooms and little cubes of low-fat ham (that you can buy already in tiny cubes at the store). Added that to eggs and egg beaters (can't stand egg beaters alone, blech) in a bowl. Mixed up fat-free cream of chicken soup, a little half and half, italian seasoning, a dash of dill and a little water to thin it out (didn't want to use too much half and half) in another bowl. Layered EZ tortilla, egg mixture, soup mixture, shredded italian cheese and sliced tomato then repeat ending in the soup/cheese/tomatoes on top. Ended up with just two EZ tortillas total in the whole dish. Baked at 400 for about 30 mins. Hubby said he really loved it (he'd def'ly tell me if he didn't...lol)

Off to grocery shop and I really should run today since I didn't Friday or Saturday :/ It's sunny, but cool, so perfect day for it!

Pam

OH! Tam, good to see you. I hadn't known about the no electricity stuff. i bet that's nice though - I enjoy unplugging sometimes and forcing the kids to.

[livinagain]

Linda it is cold here some snow but it didnt stay. Snuggle deep and read is a great idea.

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

good morning Jackie and Nina just checking one last time before I leave. Our weather has turned cool but i love it. I'm a Fall-Winter person. Sweaters, quilts, hot chocolate and a great book to read and I'm in heaven. Previous life must have been a bear.
All you ladies have a terrific day!

[gibster]

Are there any brands that I can substitute for EZ bread? I did find some at the health food store yesterday, and I'm willing to use it, but I also found some LaTortilla High fiber tortillas there that actually have less "active carbs" than EZ bread. Is that the criteria? Or are we not supposed to substitute anything for the EZ bread (except what's on the list).

I know I can use the other brands as SA on carb-up days, but was just curious.

[jmprgrl74]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Kate: It does say made in a facility that also processes tree nuts.



Thank you, Linda. All those M A S names were hard to come up with. You know what is so funny? When our oldest daughter, Rosemary, had her first child 16 years ago, her name was Mique (mickey) Adeline. Mique was the little one who passed away at 3.5 months. So, all of our granddaughters had M A names. They didn't realize this until much later.

My husband's family are all "M_L" too. Merrick (my hubby), Mike, Mitchell, Mitch and Marian are their names, then we named our DD Maia Lynn (same middle name as her daddy


Question for all of you who do callanetics. Do you have to have the bar to do it and how hard is it to get the right 'positions'? It seems like you have to do it just right for it to work and I'd hate to be doing it wrong for a long time without realizing it.

Pam

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by gibster

Are there any brands that I can substitute for EZ bread? I did find some at the health food store yesterday, and I'm willing to use it, but I also found some LaTortilla High fiber tortillas there that actually have less "active carbs" than EZ bread. Is that the criteria? Or are we not supposed to substitute anything for the EZ bread (except what's on the list). I know I can use the other brands as SA on carb-up days, but was just curious.

I believe the criteria is that it is sprouted grain and flourless. I believe it is also the effect on blood sugar, which is definitely different than other what seem to be similar type breads. I've tested it on myself and I am diabetic. There is a mix you can buy, I posted the link on the recipe thread and you can make it yourself in your bread machine. I really haven't found any place that will ship it to you, but you might check if you have a health food store close and see if they can order it for you if you can't bake it for yourself.

Originally Posted by livinagain

Good Morning Everyone. I was up way earlier but the computer is in the bedroom and somebody slept in late.

Jackie
We are on the same schedule Week 4 day 7 today and I too felt a shift last night I know I am down in weight too as I am addicted to the scale but I am not going to give my official weight until tomorrow. What day are you chosing for your extra carb down day mon or thurs?

I think I will do it on Monday.

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

good morning Jackie and Nina just checking one last time before I leave. Our weather has turned cool but i love it. I'm a Fall-Winter person. Sweaters, quilts, hot chocolate and a great book to read and I'm in heaven. Previous life must have been a bear.
All you ladies have a terrific day!

I like fall/winter the best also, although spring is really close. I'm just not much of a really hot summer person. Although that may change once this weight comes off and I can run around half naked!

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by gibster

Are there any brands that I can substitute for EZ bread? I did find some at the health food store yesterday, and I'm willing to use it, but I also found some LaTortilla High fiber tortillas there that actually have less "active carbs" than EZ bread. Is that the criteria? Or are we not supposed to substitute anything for the EZ bread (except what's on the list).

I know I can use the other brands as SA on carb-up days, but was just curious.

Actually, I forgot that you said you found the EZ bread in the first line of your post. I bet the store you found it in could get the tortillas in for you if you asked. I used to manage a health food store in Indy and we would alway order stuff for our customers.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Morning Vladis, Linda (Always Dancin')

Vladis: Do you have the address for that hydration calculator?

Hi Jackie I don't have tht link but Alissa posted it last week (I think). maybe search her latest posts?

Wow, I am so jelous of your tummy fat loss This is my major problem area. If I can lose fat there I would be so, so, so happy. Congrats!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by livinagain

I have been showing horses since I was a kid so I can make them behave and your kids will be able too if they keep at it. You are doomed if they are starting to show they have the illness and I dont think it is curable I am 44 and still have it I started when I was 12.

Nina It's great to observe you now in much better spirits and participating! Glad to have you with us I can't wait for you to post, "Ladies, guess what? I lost...I am shrinking...I am drowning in my pants..."

Originally Posted by gemini0604

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Morning everyone,

Today is Football Sunday and my DH will be snacking away. I started posting my weekly meals & exercise on my blog page. I did well yesterday with eating and enjoyed a glass of wine and a piece of apple pie. Today is a "B" day for me and I start Cycle 3 tomorrow. So far, so good. I'll talk to you Crackers later. Have a great day![/COLOR]

Linda Good for you!!! I had a weird day yesterday but looking forward to a healthy carb up today. I am going to make some EZ pasta with shiitake mushrooms, garlic, parm cheese and will enjoy my glass of wine plus something for dessert.

[Vladis]

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

My husband's family are all "M_L" too. Merrick (my hubby), Mike, Mitchell, Mitch and Marian are their names, then we named our DD Maia Lynn (same middle name as her daddy


Question for all of you who do callanetics. Do you have to have the bar to do it and how hard is it to get the right 'positions'? It seems like you have to do it just right for it to work and I'd hate to be doing it wrong for a long time without realizing it.

Pam

Pam,

I do callanetics and I use a...step ladder (3 steps hight). It is perfect as a barre. If you don't have one at home - I'd buy it because you always need it around (well, I am a shortie 5'2"" so I always do )

For Open and Close I use my stationary bike (holding on to it for dear life, as Callan says)

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

Beautiful family!!


Wouldn't that be nice?! I wish there were at least one of you near Raleigh to hang out with!

My husband and I put hardwoods in our house after we bought it two years ago. It's so helpful with the 3 dogs. I will never, ever, ever do it ourselves again, though. I grew up on a farm so I'm used to hard work - this was just crazy though. We still have carpet in our bedroom and the walkway at the top of the stairs that I'd like to get rid of. The dogs sleep there and it's never completely clean no matter how much I clean them.



Great idea!

I think I ate a little too many sweets yesterday at carb up. :/ Ah well. I'm never sure because it all just feels so 'wrong'. Little one wanted to make a strawberry pie, so we did and I had a slice of that. Then had sushi for dinner out with hubby and a couple glasses of wine then some chocolate covered pretzels after while we watched a movie (in our van out in the driveway! How weird is that?! It was actually my idea and quite fun! Quiet, peaceful, private and kinda romantic

I made a new idea for breakfast this morning. Mom used to make this yummy enchilada casserole thing. So I made a breakfast one instead. Sauteed onions, sliced mushrooms and little cubes of low-fat ham (that you can buy already in tiny cubes at the store). Added that to eggs and egg beaters (can't stand egg beaters alone, blech) in a bowl. Mixed up fat-free cream of chicken soup, a little half and half, italian seasoning, a dash of dill and a little water to thin it out (didn't want to use too much half and half) in another bowl. Layered EZ tortilla, egg mixture, soup mixture, shredded italian cheese and sliced tomato then repeat ending in the soup/cheese/tomatoes on top. Ended up with just two EZ tortillas total in the whole dish. Baked at 400 for about 30 mins. Hubby said he really loved it (he'd def'ly tell me if he didn't...lol)

Off to grocery shop and I really should run today since I didn't Friday or Saturday :/ It's sunny, but cool, so perfect day for it!

Pam

OH! Tam, good to see you. I hadn't known about the no electricity stuff. i bet that's nice though - I enjoy unplugging sometimes and forcing the kids to.

Pam: You should put that recipe on the recipe thread so we can access it easily. It sounds really good!

[jkvetter]

I have to tell you about the shake I just made. I had a vanilla Atkins shake and I added 1/8th tsp ginger, 1/8th tsp cinnamon and 1/16th (approx. cause I don't have one) tsp nutmeg and 1/4th tsp vanilla to my vanilla shake, whisked it up and voila, IT WAS DELICIOUS! I let Ken taste it and he kept trying to come back for more! I told him to "Stay away from my perfectly measured shake!"

I'll make him his own. I'm still trying to get him to read the book so he can understand why we are doing what we are doing!

Oh, by the way, I found some pure rum extract today on the Watkins site. Not an imitation supposedly!

[gibster]

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

Question for all of you who do callanetics. Do you have to have the bar to do it and how hard is it to get the right 'positions'? It seems like you have to do it just right for it to work and I'd hate to be doing it wrong for a long time without realizing it.

Pam

[COLOR=blue]Pam - if you do the Callanetics Evolution, you don't need a bar. Also, if you peruse the Callanetics threads here, I believe there are some alternative positions that were posted by instructors.[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Actually, I forgot that you said you found the EZ bread in the first line of your post. I bet the store you found it in could get the tortillas in for you if you asked. I used to manage a health food store in Indy and we would alway order stuff for our customers.

[COLOR=blue]Thanks, Jackie. There's a new (and bigger) health food store on my way home from work. I'm going to stop in there one day this week. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]I was just curious about the actual nutrient criteria. I don't want to get all anal about it, but also don't want to sabotage myself. I'll stick to the EZ products for now.[/COLOR]

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

"B" day for me too! Week 5 starts tomorrow. I had a major body shift last night. I wrote about it on my blog too. Abdomen went way down in one night! Amazing! My shirt has lots of wrinkles across the belly as I look down at it instead of being stretched tightly across my abdomen!

Is that myspace address in your siggy line your blog?

[COLOR="DarkRed"]That is my myspace address but I blogged on this board. Up at the top of the page next to User Control Panel. I found that I can save it as a draft and add to it each day. At the end of the week, I'll submit it and then start on the following week. I'm going to read your blog about the shift. That is really great![/COLOR]

[gemini0604]

Ok, count me in on the water challenge. I can do that easily. I use Crystal light about twice a day. Can I count that or is that extra, like tea and coffee? Are we going to post everything we drink during the day? I know, too many questions at once.
I've had two cups of coffee and 40 ozs of water so far.

[jkvetter]

Originally Posted by gemini0604

Ok, count me in on the water challenge. I can do that easily. I use Crystal light about twice a day. Can I count that or is that extra, like tea and coffee? Are we going to post everything we drink during the day? I know, too many questions at once.
I've had two cups of coffee and 40 ozs of water so far.

I don't think you can count crystal light because of the sweetener used in it. Nothing that contains sugar, artificial sweetener, caffeine, things like that is my understanding for water intake. Decaffeinated tea can be claimed as long as it is unsweetened.

[gemini0604]

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I don't think you can count crystal light because of the sweetener used in it. Nothing that contains sugar, artificial sweetener, caffeine, things like that is my understanding for water intake. Decaffeinated tea can be claimed as long as it is unsweetened.

Thanks Jackie. I thought so.

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by nanatoot

Hi everyone,

I am so glad to have the TOTY interview finished. I survived. Now I can just enjoy being the TOTY for my school.

So I have been slacking on my exercise and I am so mad at myself. I going to do my best at getting back on track starting tomorrow.

I need some advice. I will be in week # 5 the week of Thanksgiving. My problem is that I plan to go on a girl's weekend shopping trip on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. I am not sure what I should do. I almost would rather have my carb up day on that Friday so that I can enjoy eating dinner out. I think I can manage Thanksgiving as a carb down day. Does anyone have any menu suggestions to help me with this? Also does this plan look right for a Week # 5?

M-Carb down
T-Carb down
W-Carb up
Th-Carb down
F-Carb up
S-Baseline
S-Baseline?

Please give me feed back on this schedule for the week.

Do a mini carb deplete no starches but any veggie you want on wed - do your carb up or cheat on thurs and then the opposite on fri. baselline on sat and maybe carb down on sun. You've got to modify for holidays. Enjoy your girlfriend time!