~♥~ YES WE CAN! ~ Jan 2009 ~♥~ - Page 15

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 12:52 PM

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Maybe I can go at least one or two days a week. Then when I get back on my financial feet I might can drive down on fridays. Don't know long drive.[/COLOR]

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 01:29 PM

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Ok playing with fitday. So far this is what I have-
988 cals
78.1 fats 72%
13.2 carbs 5%
54.1 proteins 22%

Not too bad I think!!! But the day isn't over yet. Striving for 1500 cals under 30 carbs.[/COLOR]

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Well, that leaves you with 500 cals for Dinner ~ what's on the Menu?
Need to plan out the rest for your day, foodwise, so you know what you can have without going over...

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Well, that leaves you with 500 cals for Dinner ~ what's on the Menu?
Need to plan out the rest for your day, foodwise, so you know what you can have without going over...

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Ok not a lot in the house. DD says she is fixing hotdogs. I know that won't keep me under 500 calories so I have to think about it. I need to fit in a few more grams of protein and fats as well. Any ideas. [/COLOR]

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 01:54 PM

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Well after my afternoon snack of cheese cubes and a dill pickle, this is where I stand.

I have 328 cals
14.8 carbs
32.9 protein
16.9 fats left for the day. Maybe I am not eating enough protein when I think I am!

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ragtopwife · 01-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheshy

So, to the important stuff ~ I'm down 5 pounds this week!!***

WOOOO HOOO!!!! Congratulations!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheshy

Question of the Day ~
What vitamins do you take, and do you remember to take them every day?

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I take a multivitamin, omega 3 fish oil & glucosamine/chondroiton. I remember 75% of the time.

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Originally Posted by hummingbird11

that's a BIG 10-4.

I think I'll NOT do lowfat (also) BUT I'm not gonna do highfat either...KWIM?

hey, can we get that homemade Yogurt Recipe? sounds dee-lish!

Your "sharks in chummed water" cracked me up, too! What a visual!

I use the recipe from this thread 3 Carb Homade Yogurt
I don't add the gelatin as some do, but I do toss it in a coffee filter lined strainer and let sit 1/2 hour to drain excess whey. Makes it super thick. Best yogurt I ever had. Very easy, very "forgiving" recipe. I mean I'm making it in a styrofoam cooler for goodness sake!

I'm not sure what to believe on yogurt carb wise (exception or not) so I just do the count for 1 cup yogurt same as 1 cup Hood milk. So 1 cup = 3 carbs.

ragtopwife · 01-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Ok not a lot in the house. DD says she is fixing hotdogs. I know that won't keep me under 500 calories so I have to think about it. I need to fit in a few more grams of protein and fats as well. Any ideas. [/COLOR]

Chef salad with oil and vinegar maybe?

obraxton · 01-14-2009, 02:24 PM

Can I join? Will be back to post bio?!!!!

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 02:33 PM

Aloha Obraxton! Gorgeous Baby you have there!

Gee, we'd have loved for you to have joined us on 1/1 ~
but the thing is, we're all neck-deep in not only an on-going challenge with each other, but now a challenge with another challenge thread, we've already made the rules & everyone has their part, we're already 3 weeks into this thing, and to be honest, regrettably, it's too late to accept anyone else into our challenge...
I'm so sorry.

This is the Pen Pal section, but if you check-out the Challenge section, I'm sure you'd be able to find a Challenge to hop on that's just beginning, and you can be at the same stage as everyone else...
(which would be more fun & more motivating for you)!

I wish you ALL the best in your Journey!

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Chef salad with oil and vinegar maybe?

that's what I was thinking...a Cobb or Chef Salad w/ LC dressing.

Jen, how many cals per hot dog? I know those things are loaded w/ cals.

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 02:45 PM

Thanks!

What is Hood Milk?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

I use the recipe from this thread 3 Carb Homade Yogurt
I don't add the gelatin as some do, but I do toss it in a coffee filter lined strainer and let sit 1/2 hour to drain excess whey. Makes it super thick. Best yogurt I ever had. Very easy, very "forgiving" recipe. I mean I'm making it in a styrofoam cooler for goodness sake!

I'm not sure what to believe on yogurt carb wise (exception or not) so I just do the count for 1 cup yogurt same as 1 cup Hood milk. So 1 cup = 3 carbs.

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

that's what I was thinking...a Cobb or Chef Salad w/ LC dressing.

Jen, how many cals per hot dog? I know those things are loaded w/ cals.

It is actually the light ones. They have 90 cals, 7 fats 2 carbs,and 5 protein per dog.

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gynx8467

It is actually the light ones. They have 90 cals, 7 fats 2 carbs,and 5 protein per dog.

well then figure out the cals on 2 of those dogs (bunless, of course!) + a green salad.

that should keep you at 1500-1600 cals
w/ maybe even room for a 3-minute flourless choc cake for dessert?

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

well then figure out the cals on 2 of those dogs (bunless, of course!) + a green salad.

that should keep you at 1500-1600 cals
w/ maybe even room for a 1-minute flourless choc cake for dessert?

That sounds good. I don't think I have that flourless cake recipe tho.

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gynx8467

That sounds good. I don't think I have that flourless cake recipe tho.

you have GOT to get out more!

please look around Linda Sue's website:
(it's a GOLDMINE of LC info/receipes)

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

you have GOT to get out more!

please look around Linda Sue's website:
(it's a GOLDMINE of LC info/receipes)

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I know I really got to get my computer at home fixed.

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hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 03:02 PM

since the cake is 200+ cals, you may have to make a choice btwn 2 hot dogs or 1 hot dog + cake.
but either way, you need to have a salad, young lady!

NO cutting cals in THAT dept!

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I know I really got to get my computer at home fixed.

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while you're at work right now, why not choose/print a few days worth of Recipes for meals?

go to the Induction section -- she has B/L/D all laid out for you!

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

since the cake is 200+ cals, you may have to make a choice btwn 2 hot dogs or 1 hot dog + cake.
but either way, you need to have a salad, young lady!

NO cutting cals in THAT dept!

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Yes mom!!! Don't have any cocoa or almond flour right now anyway.

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hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 03:07 PM

that's my good girl!

do you have any cream cheese?

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

gotta go now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Yes mom!!! Don't have any cocoa or almond flour right now anyway.

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lcq · 01-14-2009, 03:16 PM

To all the losers this week.....Shelly, Daisy & Jeanne WOOHOO!!!

....and the rest of you don't let the salt/hormones discourage you...just keep following your plan and we will ALL see goal this 2009

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

that's my good girl!

do you have any cream cheese?

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

gotta go now!

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That I think I might have.[/COLOR]

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

To all the losers this week.....Shelly, Daisy & Jeanne WOOHOO!!!

....and the rest of you don't let the salt/hormones discourage you...just keep following your plan and we will ALL see goal this 2009

Thanks Lisa!!!!

ragtopwife · 01-14-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Thanks!

What is Hood Milk?

Hood Calorie Countdown milk. Great stuff if available in your market...

The yogurt will work with cream, or any combo thereof... even this... Homemade Low Carb Milk

gynx8467 · 01-14-2009, 03:37 PM

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Heading home for the day. I will check in tomorrow. See ya!!! Have a great day all.[/COLOR]

NewMe12 · 01-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Tomorrow is weigh-in Wednesday.

I need each of you to please PM me tomorrow with:

1 - your weight as of Jan 1 (or 12/31)
2 - your weight as of Jan 7
3 - your weight as of Jan 14 (tomorrow)

Many thanks!!
HB

[COLOR="Purple"]Made progress this week--[COLOR="Red"]down 3.8 lbs![/COLOR] That's 8.2 lbs since Christmas.

Christmas =======> 294
New Year's ======> 290
Last Wednesday ==> 289.6
Today ==========> 285.8

No so good on exercise in the past week. Only made it to one Water Aerobics class and one 30 laps swim session. I did walk the dog and went to the dog park 3 times for 2 to 3 hrs each time.

I have to get back into the exercise habit again. Last year, when the pool was closed for a week in August, I went crazy lining up substitute pools that I could use that week. Even went through the LA Fitness sales pitch to get a 3 day guest pass to use that week. The mere thought of going more than a day without going to the pool was unthinkable. I need to get back into that habit again.

One of my problems is I'm working longer hours. I have to choose in the evening whether to take Connor to the dog park or go swimming or get home too late to do either. I know the solution is get up really early and go to the pool before work. I'm not a morning person, but I am going to try this approach next week. I promise to go the pool early morning at least once in the coming week. I CAN DO THIS!!! Right????

I found this website, which had lots of good ideas on self motivation:

Personal Development for Smart People - Steve Pavlina

He had an idea I never thought of for getting up early:

How to Become an Early Riser

Practice, Practice, Practice unil you make it a no-brainer habit. Sound sort of silly, but if it works, I'm all for it!

More later... I have a dog training class tonight... so no pool and no dog park tonight.

Nancy (NewME12)

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ragtopwife · 01-14-2009, 04:48 PM

Awesome job Nancy!

And thanks for the links... I am most definately not a morning person either.... and I have motivation issues...

HB - Thanks for the recipes... I can't wait to try that last chicken one...

My menu today (Carb down - 1 starch):

M1 - Baked ricotta
M2 - turkey wrap, 1/2 bagel
M3 - my yogurt mixed with PB
M4 - meatloaf & salad
M5 - protein shake

Macros:

Calories...1,770
Fat...113.7...57 %
Net Carbs...48.8...10 %
Protein...142.2...32 %

NewMe12 · 01-14-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Awesome job Nancy!

And thanks for the links... I am most definately not a morning person either.... and I have motivation issues...

[COLOR="Purple"]Our first dog training class went well. Connor was even used by the trainer to demonstrate some of the techniques. GOOD DOG! I think dog training class should count as my Wednesday exercise. I came home tired and sweaty... Sounds like exercise to me... One hour walking and running around with your dog. Definitely exercise IMHO!
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[COLOR="Black"]Question of the Day ~
This goes with yesterday's question ~ What is your healthy way of dealing with stress?
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[COLOR="Purple"]The Dog Park is a definite stress reliever. Running around with or sitting quietly under a tree watching a bunch of dogs playing is very relaxing and fun. The dogs always make me laugh.

Swimming is also a stress reliever for me. As a child I swam on several swim teams. I spent more of my waking hours in the water than on land almost every day. Just the smell of chlorinated pool water makes me smile. Is that weird or what?

Finally, I have a bunch of relaxing music and meditation CDs. I try to meditate a couple times a week.

Nancy (NewMe12)

"Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm." --anonymous
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realityjunkee · 01-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Checking in for the day--did I miss the QOTD?

Just in case I did and Shelly doesn't make it back I have one for you all.

"If you were given the opportunity to either become rich or thin overnight which would you choose and why?

hummingbird11 · 01-14-2009, 09:33 PM

OMG Rich (of course) 'cause I could buy my way Thin!
(I'd live at a Fat Camp till it happenned!!)

Where is Shelly and Where is Alberta ?????

01-14-2009, 01:54 PM	#425
gynx8467 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 2,027 Gallery: gynx8467 Stats: 240.4/212/150 WOE: ww Start Date: August 1/ 2008	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Well after my afternoon snack of cheese cubes and a dill pickle, this is where I stand. I have 328 cals 14.8 carbs 32.9 protein 16.9 fats left for the day. Maybe I am not eating enough protein when I think I am![/COLOR]

01-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#429
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	Aloha Obraxton! Gorgeous Baby you have there! Gee, we'd have loved for you to have joined us on 1/1 ~ but the thing is, we're all neck-deep in not only an on-going challenge with each other, but now a challenge with another challenge thread, we've already made the rules & everyone has their part, we're already 3 weeks into this thing, and to be honest, regrettably, it's too late to accept anyone else into our challenge... I'm so sorry. This is the Pen Pal section, but if you check-out the Challenge section, I'm sure you'd be able to find a Challenge to hop on that's just beginning, and you can be at the same stage as everyone else... (which would be more fun & more motivating for you)! I wish you ALL the best in your Journey! __________________ 1) Organic/Free-Range/Grass-Fed/Wild-Caught/Whole/Healthy/Humane! 2) strive for High-Fiber-Whole-Grain Carbs AM only 3) Rest of Day = Protein; Good Fat; Low-Carb/High-Fiber Veggies & Fruit 4) AVOID white sugar; flour; rice; pasta; potatoes; processed; packaged 5) Eat Intuitively (eat only when hungry; stop before full) 6) Daily: walk/hike + AM/PM Callanetics + 3x Week: UB weights 7) Water: DRINK IT EVERY TIME I THINK OF IT 8) Sleep: 8+ hours a night (10:30p to 6:30a) Last edited by hummingbird11; 01-14-2009 at 02:35 PM..

01-14-2009, 03:16 PM	#441
lcq Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 3,824 Blog Entries: 24 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 280.6 - 264.8 - 198 WOE: Low carb my way Start Date: 1 Jan 2009	Congratulations from the Slimfinity Team............ To all the losers this week.....Shelly, Daisy & Jeanne WOOHOO!!!....and the rest of you don't let the salt/hormones discourage you...just keep following your plan and we will ALL see goal this 2009

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01-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#421
gynx8467 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 2,027 Gallery: gynx8467 Stats: 240.4/212/150 WOE: ww Start Date: August 1/ 2008	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Maybe I can go at least one or two days a week. Then when I get back on my financial feet I might can drive down on fridays. Don't know long drive.[/COLOR]

01-14-2009, 01:29 PM	#422
gynx8467 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 2,027 Gallery: gynx8467 Stats: 240.4/212/150 WOE: ww Start Date: August 1/ 2008	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Ok playing with fitday. So far this is what I have- 988 cals 78.1 fats 72% 13.2 carbs 5% 54.1 proteins 22% Not too bad I think!!! But the day isn't over yet. Striving for 1500 cals under 30 carbs.[/COLOR]

01-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#423
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	Well, that leaves you with 500 cals for Dinner ~ what's on the Menu? Need to plan out the rest for your day, foodwise, so you know what you can have without going over...

01-14-2009, 02:24 PM	#428
obraxton Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clementon NJ Posts: 975 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/252/150 WOE: Whatever will work at this point! Start Date: 02/01/09	Can I join? Will be back to post bio?!!!!

01-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#437
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	since the cake is 200+ cals, you may have to make a choice btwn 2 hot dogs or 1 hot dog + cake. but either way, you need to have a salad, young lady! NO cutting cals in THAT dept!

01-14-2009, 03:37 PM	#445
gynx8467 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 2,027 Gallery: gynx8467 Stats: 240.4/212/150 WOE: ww Start Date: August 1/ 2008	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Heading home for the day. I will check in tomorrow. See ya!!! Have a great day all.[/COLOR]

01-14-2009, 04:48 PM	#447
ragtopwife Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SC Posts: 683 Gallery: ragtopwife Stats: 218/186/145 WOE: CTFLC	Awesome job Nancy! And thanks for the links... I am most definately not a morning person either.... and I have motivation issues... HB - Thanks for the recipes... I can't wait to try that last chicken one... My menu today (Carb down - 1 starch): M1 - Baked ricotta M2 - turkey wrap, 1/2 bagel M3 - my yogurt mixed with PB M4 - meatloaf & salad M5 - protein shake Macros: Calories...1,770 Fat...113.7...57 % Net Carbs...48.8...10 % Protein...142.2...32 %

01-14-2009, 09:00 PM	#449
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,725 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.8/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	Checking in for the day--did I miss the QOTD? Just in case I did and Shelly doesn't make it back I have one for you all. "If you were given the opportunity to either become rich or thin overnight which would you choose and why?

01-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#450
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	OMG Rich (of course) 'cause I could buy my way Thin! (I'd live at a Fat Camp till it happenned!!) Where is Shelly and Where is Alberta ?????