~♥~ YES WE CAN! ~ Jan 2009 ~♥~

[sheshy]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

PM msg from Liz!

That's great! Tell her HI!

Originally Posted by LoraJR72

Hello, Ladies!

So much is going on with work and now I'm trying to get more involved with my weight training and clean eating. If I don't come here to the thread that often it is because I'm researching articles and reading reading reading just about everything there is on muscle development. Not sure about competitive as yet. That gets REALLY expensive.

I hope everyone else is doing alright.

Talk to you soon.

Good luck with your weight training!

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="Blue"]Hey I have been having some issues with my left foot and ankle hurting the last three days. I haven't injured it in any way that I remember but it really hurts. So tonight I talked to the doc in the ER and he thinks it is from the new butt blaster and thightmaster stuff I have been doing. He gave me some stretching exercises to help with my sciatica nerve. Who would've thunk it. That is what I get for letting myself go like that. Hey but that prooves I have been exercising.

I have been on plan for the last couple days too. I forgot my book where i wrote everything down in but I will try to catch up later. [/COLOR]

Your Butt and Thighmaster caused the problem!? Poor baby, I'm sorry...hopefully the stretches will help!

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

That is funny! And my dog's name is George!

Shelly - you are cute!

Oh boy, I'm cracking up!

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

Today's intake:

Calories
1,706
Fat 61%
Carbohydrate 3%
Protein 36%

No exercise today--will hit the gym in the morning

See ya'll tomorrow!

How did the gym workout go? Are you lifting weights, cardio...both?

Originally Posted by Lbertas

Shelly Oh no problem talking about vacations, to me with Vegas so close I never think of it as a vacation, when we go for a day it is just a quick get away because it is so close to me, only 3 hours down I-15. Like when we go to Wrightwood or Big Bear to the mountains, same thing. They are just so close we never really look at it as a vacation just a quick get away.


Alberta

Oh you are lucky then! That is an easy distance for a quick getaway!

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Oh my yes it took forever this year and since the lights were defective and have to be returned to manufacturer for new lights we will have to redo the work next year as well, but after that it should be fairly easy. See, since DH sees the world in VERY straight lines, his method to ensure neat lines is to use 1x4 pieces of wood, drill holes in them, poke each and every single light in a hole and then use the strips of wood to go around house and windows... then times 4 colors.... well you get the idea.

After the new lights go in next christmas, we just take wood frames down with lights still attached and store. Make putting it back up a snap.

DH is already making his shopping list of lights that he wants to add for next year's display. Many of the commercial manufacturers are having preorder sales in Jan and Feb. More things in yard, maybe some arches, the roof, colored wall wash floodlights... etc, etc. My job is to rein him in when his vision gets too expensive.

I'm kinda glad I don't have to think much about it for a few months...

Well, you guys did a great job, but I'm sure you're burned out on "lights" !

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Good morning everyone.

Starting Week one of CTFLC today. It's truly a relief. Went shopping over weekend, still need to hard boil some eggs but all in all in good shape to stay on track.

Planning to start my exercises today too.

Only one more week of double the dogs in my house. I am looking forward to them going back to thier own home!

Hi Jeanne!

It's a big day for you, starting your exercise and eating plan! Yea!

HB and Alberta are starting CTFLC today too, right?



And HB, is today your official Day #1 of no smoking? I've been there and done that, so if you need a pep talk or advise, let me know!

Hi iakaren and Nancy!



Back to reality! Argggh, it was a little painful getting out of bed this morning. My eyeballs feel a little dry and want to snap shut...I must overcome !

The day should go by quickly though, this is going to be the first day in a long time that everyone will be at work and we have a lot of catching up to do!

Outside of work, studying and exercising, I don't have any big plans today.

Oh and speaking of studying, I want to add another goal to my list. That is to receive approval of my PMP application (submitted 12/31) and then schedule my exam for the end of the month...and ultimately pass the exam! That will be such a relief having that off my plate!

Okay, that's it for now ~ you can watch my menu progress via my link. My planned exercise is a 10 cardio video, 40 minutes on the treadmill and 25 minutes PM stretch.

Enjoy the day!

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?


***

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?


***

My mini goal again, I have been so close before and didn't make it so I PLAN on being their by Jan 31, the big goal is to be at 155 by July

Have a great day,

Alberta

[Lbertas]

I am sorry for your feet problems I don't understand how the thigh and butt master could have hurt your feet maybe make thighs sore but feet? Hope they get better soon.
Have a great day,

Alberta

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="Blue"]Hey I have been having some issues with my left foot and ankle hurting the last three days. I haven't injured it in any way that I remember but it really hurts. So tonight I talked to the doc in the ER and he thinks it is from the new butt blaster and thightmaster stuff I have been doing. He gave me some stretching exercises to help with my sciatica nerve. Who would've thunk it. That is what I get for letting myself go like that. Hey but that prooves I have been exercising.

I have been on plan for the last couple days too. I forgot my book where i wrote everything down in but I will try to catch up later. [/COLOR]

[iakaren]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?


***

I have been looking at the big picture for the last year and it hasn't been working. I have twice set the goal of losing 10 lbs, and both times, it fell by the wayside and I weigh the same now I did in 2007.

So I am going to set the goal of losing at least 1 lb this week. That should be attainable, even in my life!!!!

Discouraging. Whoever invented Oreos was evil.......

[Lbertas]

Karen You will do it this time, I have been there so many times and then I sabatoge myself and gain everytime seems like, this time WE WILL DO IT!

Alberta
BBL

Originally Posted by iakaren

I have been looking at the big picture for the last year and it hasn't been working. I have twice set the goal of losing 10 lbs, and both times, it fell by the wayside and I weigh the same now I did in 2007.

So I am going to set the goal of losing at least 1 lb this week. That should be attainable, even in my life!!!!

Discouraging. Whoever invented Oreos was evil.......

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Oh and speaking of studying, I want to add another goal to my list. That is to receive approval of my PMP application (submitted 12/31) and then schedule my exam for the end of the month...and ultimately pass the exam! That will be such a relief having that off my plate!

Awesome Shelly. You are a very busy woman aren't you?

Originally Posted by sheshy

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?

I have a mini-goal of 175 by the middle of March. That seems optimistic and I am! Let's see what happens.

[ragtopwife]

My mini goal is 183 by the end of January. That undoes all the damage I did in the last few weeks. My overall goal is 145 on September 6th. Four and a half pounds a monthe will get me there.

This being my 2nd round of CTFLC it is starting to feel like an old friend.

HB you are stopping smoking! Good for you! I quit in May last year. I was chicken though and didn't tell anyone until I had quit for a week. I just couldn't handle the pressure of every one's support and good wishes. Silly aren't I?

[telemetrynurse]

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy and blessed New Year!

I miss posting with everyone! I can only post for a few minutes now because I'm on dial up and they need the phone line.

I'm doing really well with my food plan. I have stocked up on sardines/tuna and make that the focus of my meals. I always eat a huge salad and then when I feel full I will try very small portions of "special" foods. My MIL is a fantastic cook and she is a very determined force feeder. food= love to her and she is very loving.

It has been a struggle to resist the foods that I don't want/need and to try not to hurt her feelings. but I am THAT determined to stay on plan. I refuse to allow anyone to dictate what I should eat.

Last year on my trip to Lebanon I gained 12lbs in 2 weeks. I REFUSE to do that this year. It takes me way too long to lose the weight.

I hope everyone is doing well! I'll try to post more soon.
I've read the rules and will follow them as soon as I get home(jan 20) Until then I'm not sure on the internet connection.

[telemetrynurse]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

~*~ THE RULES ~*~

1) You must be ready for CHANGE and able to Keep Promises to Yourself.
On the 1st of each month, we must each declare the following information:

a) You must choose a WOE and stick to it for at least One Month. Provide the basic details.
[COLOR=red]low carb/low glycemic....1600cals under 50 carbs all from veggies and lower glycemic fruits (the fruits in lebanon are AMAZING)[/COLOR]
b) You must choose an Exercise Plan … and Just Do It!
(or declare that Exercise is not a part of your current plan)[COLOR=red]no formal exercise but do plenty of walking daily[/COLOR]

c) You must choose an article of clothing (i.e. blouse; pants; bra; swimsuit) and on each Wednesday, along with your Weight, report on the Thread, “how” that article of clothing "fits" you. You may also report your Measurements, but only if you choose to do so.
[COLOR=red]size 5 pair of OLD jeans (much smaller than current size 5)[/COLOR]

d) You must decide & declare if you will post your Daily Menu/Exercise/Water consumption. Because we will hold you to it!
[COLOR=red]currently I can't promise this because I don't always have internet access[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]I'm also unable to really plan my meals because MIL decides what will be on the menu. I do always include my beloved sardines and salads[/COLOR]
2) You must answer Teresa's "Question of the Day"!

3) You must NOT be a “slave to the scale”!
Accept the fact that our weights fluctuate daily, even up to 5 lbs each direction, and ... get over it! The scale canNOT tell the difference between muscle, fat, fluid ~ so it’s NOT the best indicator of success! So, no whining re: stuff like: "I gained 3 lbs yesterday", etc. Because THAT is just NOT physically possible (unless you ate 10,000+ calories)!

[COLOR=red]no scale here in lebanon[/COLOR]

4) You must recognize that Friendship & Support & Accountability are fundamental elements of Success.


5) You must promise that, if you mess-up, you will get back on plan at the next meal, NOT the next day, week, month.
absolutely!!!

6) You must be able to give/receive constructive criticism and/or a good kick in the butt when need be! With no hard feelings!
[COLOR=red]kick away![/COLOR]

7) You must have a good sense of humor … and be able to laugh at yourself, even when it hurts!

[hummingbird11]

T-Nurse!! HELLO Everyone!! Today is D-Day!!

I've started CTFLC which = No Wine for 21 days!!

(no "sweets" either )

This is Deplete Week which = Less than 20 Carbs per Day.

I'm trying to gulp a glass of H20 every time I think of it (like now!)

OK, I'm back

Menu Today:

M1: 5 strips Bacon (oops!) + Coffee w/ 2T HWC & 1T Torani SF Syrup

M2: 3 Fried Eggs + 1 oz cheddar cheese (tomorrow I’ll scramble w/ 1 cup fresh Spinach)

M3: 1/2 cup whole full-fat cottage cheese

M4: 8 oz Grass-Fed Ground Beef Burger + 1 cup Broccoli + 1 oz cheddar cheese

M5: Egg Cream Frappuccino Protein Shake

WATER: will be at least 72 oz Total ~ (Nine 8 oz glasses chugged!) ~ I'm over halfway there!

EXERCISE: will ride my stationary bike tonight for 20-30min + do ab work.
Wendy Chant says to "take it easy" on Exercise during Deplete Week. Don't want to expend more Calories than we're consuming or we place the body into "starvation mode" and that's NOT what we want! We want to train the body to use Fat for Fuel!

Sorry I've been a little AWOL today ~ I've been over here:
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lo...nuary-5th.html

XO,
HB

166.6 lbs
25.8% BF

[Lbertas]

Hi again ladies,
My day is almost done with my first day on CTFLC. I had a headache for a while but more water helped me. I have in 100 ounces so far.

B-3 scrambled eggs, 1 string cheese
S- Atkins protein shake
L- chicken breast with parmesian chese, 1 cup brocalli
S-1 deviled egg,1 ounce of cheddar cheese
D-JayRobbs Protein shake

Exercise was ab/lounger 75 crunches


Alberta

[hummingbird11]

whoops! wrong thread!

[realityjunkee]

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Good morning everyone.

Starting Week one of CTFLC today. It's truly a relief. Went shopping over weekend, still need to hard boil some eggs but all in all in good shape to stay on track.

Planning to start my exercises today too.

Only one more week of double the dogs in my house. I am looking forward to them going back to thier own home!

Originally Posted by Lbertas

Jeanne Don't you just hate grocery shopping? I know we went shopping and spent $300.00 told DH I am not shopping again next week unless it is for more eggs. The prices are so high anymore. I am ready for CTFLC today nervous but ready, nervous because I hate not doing things exactly right. That is why I have printed up so many things from over on the boards so I can read it at night when I am offline. Eggs, I should be growing feathers by now, I fix them all the time, more like a snack food to me.
Have a great day,

Alberta

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

T-Nurse!! HELLO Everyone!! Today is D-Day!!

I've started CTFLC which = No Wine for 21 days!!

(no "sweets" either )

This is Deplete Week which = Less than 20 Carbs per Day.

I'm trying to gulp a glass of H20 every time I think of it (like now!)

OK, I'm back

Menu Today:

M1: 5 strips Bacon (oops!) + Coffee w/ 2T HWC & 1T Torani SF Syrup

M2: 3 Fried Eggs + 1 oz cheddar cheese (tomorrow I’ll scramble w/ 1 cup fresh Spinach)

M3: 1/2 cup whole full-fat cottage cheese

M4: 8 oz Grass-Fed Ground Beef Burger + 1 cup Broccoli + 1 oz cheddar cheese

M5: Egg Cream Frappuccino Protein Shake

WATER: will be at least 72 oz Total ~ (Nine 8 oz glasses chugged!) ~ I'm over halfway there!

EXERCISE: will ride my stationary bike tonight for 20-30min + do ab work.
Wendy Chant says to "take it easy" on Exercise during Deplete Week. Don't want to expend more Calories than we're consuming or we place the body into "starvation mode" and that's NOT what we want! We want to train the body to use Fat for Fuel!

Sorry I've been a little AWOL today ~ I've been over here:
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lo...nuary-5th.html

XO,
HB

166.6 lbs
25.8% BF

Good luck ladies with the CTFLC! I'm still plugging on Atkins because small meals are really difficult for me and feel too much like a diet. I don't always do well with that feeling...

I may have to resort to it someday if things to a screeching halt, so I'll never say never!

Originally Posted by sheshy

How did the gym workout go? Are you lifting weights, cardio...both?

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?


***

The workout went ok, 30 minutes on the Elliptical. I typically do cardio, I know I need to add weights but time is in such short supply unless I get up every morning at 5am instead of 3-4 days per week.

QOTD--All I really have are mini goals. I have no idea where this journey will end, after starting at 326 (HW339) this time I just decided to change forever and where it ends, it ends. I'd like to get to a size 8 ultimately but right now I'll settle for 170's.

Originally Posted by iakaren

I have been looking at the big picture for the last year and it hasn't been working. I have twice set the goal of losing 10 lbs, and both times, it fell by the wayside and I weigh the same now I did in 2007.

So I am going to set the goal of losing at least 1 lb this week. That should be attainable, even in my life!!!!

Discouraging. Whoever invented Oreos was evil.......

Good luck Karen, and at least you don't weigh more than you did in 2007! You maintained a whole year! For me, that's an accomplishment every year.

Originally Posted by telemetrynurse

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy and blessed New Year!

I miss posting with everyone! I can only post for a few minutes now because I'm on dial up and they need the phone line.

I'm doing really well with my food plan. I have stocked up on sardines/tuna and make that the focus of my meals. I always eat a huge salad and then when I feel full I will try very small portions of "special" foods. My MIL is a fantastic cook and she is a very determined force feeder. food= love to her and she is very loving.

It has been a struggle to resist the foods that I don't want/need and to try not to hurt her feelings. but I am THAT determined to stay on plan. I refuse to allow anyone to dictate what I should eat.

Last year on my trip to Lebanon I gained 12lbs in 2 weeks. I REFUSE to do that this year. It takes me way too long to lose the weight.

I hope everyone is doing well! I'll try to post more soon.
I've read the rules and will follow them as soon as I get home(jan 20) Until then I'm not sure on the internet connection.

Good to hear from you and good luck with the MIL--they always feel better when you eat, don't they?

I'll post my menu in a bit, see ya'll soon!
Kim

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?

I hadn't, but hmmmm, ya got me thinking...

I've been really hung up on "the damage" I've done to my progess
I can't believe that I gained back half of what I lost !!!!!
I've no one to blame but myself; it's self-sabotage.

So, I guess my 1st mini-goal is to get back to 155.
I'd REALLY like to do THAT by midFeb at the latest.
(we're back in Hawaii for a few days: Feb 12-15)

But that's 11 lbs!!
So I dunno...

I'd REALLY like to be at 150 lbs by my 1-year LCF Anniversary in March!!

I mean Good Gawd!! How long can it take for me to lose 30 lbs ?? Am I gonna drag this out past 1 year ??

Well, I guess it takes as long as it takes (!) but I'm really hoping for a nice loss of 5 lbs per month which would place me very close to goal (-15 bs with 5 more to go) by the end of March so surely I could be AT goal by my 46th BDay on May 30th?? Should be SOONER than that but boy that day will be easier to swallow if I'm thinner! I just don't like the 6's. Didn't like 26; didn't like 36 and won't like 46.

THANKS Shelly!! Great Question!!

[hummingbird11]

Thanks Kim! Day 1 is almost over!

WOW you are an inspiration; you've done so well w/ Atkins!

ITA! Karen, maintaining for a year is a HUGE SUCCESS in itself!!

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

Good luck ladies with the CTFLC!

I'm still plugging on Atkins because small meals are really difficult for me and feel too much like a diet. I don't always do well with that feeling...

QOTD--All I really have are mini goals. I have no idea where this journey will end, after starting at 326 (HW339) this time I just decided to change forever and where it ends, it ends. I'd like to get to a size 8 ultimately but right now I'll settle for 170's.

Good luck Karen, and at least you don't weigh more than you did in 2007! You maintained a whole year! For me, that's an accomplishment every year.

[realityjunkee]

I'm back!

Food for the day:
Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories
2,060
Fat 65%
Carbohydrate 1%
Protein 34%


Whoa baby! Those calories were high today! I know what I did, I ate hefty meat portions all three meals. Back to eggs/bacon.

At least I worked out of the elliptical 30 minutes and burned 245 calories

and...

my carbs were really low. We'll see what the scale says in the morning!

[ragtopwife]

Good evening everyone.

Menu for today:

M1 - 2 eggs & broccoli slaw
M2 - 1/2 turkey & cheese wrap
M3 - Dreamfields spaghetti, meat, 1/4 cup sauce
M4 - Chocolate protein shake

H20 - didn't count but wasn't enough. Will drink it all tomorrow.

Exercise - none

Roughly 10 net carbs. Will fitday tomorrow for more accurate counts.

Have a good night all

[NewMe12]

[COLOR="Purple"]BACK TO WORK TODAY... I have been on vacation since Dec 25th. And of course, it was an "interesting" and very long day... signed off after 9 pm. Nothing like a 12 hour work day, the first day back from vacation. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="Black"]Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Purple"]I countdown 5 lbs at time. My goal is 5-10 lbs per month. Mini goals are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 lbs milestones.

My excerise goal is to get back up to swimming 50 laps twice a week by the end January and add in one Pilates workout session per week in February.

Another goal is to faithfully follow the self-hypnosis/relaxation CD program.

TODAY:

All low carbs... not slip and falls

90+ oz water

No exercise today--too long a work day... Only exercise was unpacking my car from my WV trip...

Take care!


Nancy (NewMe12)[/COLOR]

[hummingbird11]

nice job, Jeanne! I closed at 16.5 carbs today.

Alberta, how about you? I bet you love having broccoli on your menu every day!

well everyone, it's 11:30pm PT and I DID IT!!
I survived Day 1 ~ Woot Woot!!
16.5 Carbs Total

I did well today, considering!
I mean, I quit carbs, sugar, cigs & wine -- all in ONE DAY!
I'm not even THAT grouchy!
But I am CRAVING FRUIT!!!!!
as they say, better go to bed before I eat something stoopid!!

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Roughly 10 net carbs. Will fitday tomorrow for more accurate counts.

Have a good night all

[DaisyGG]

Monday's Post

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...l#post11361607

[Lbertas]

Jeanne I see you like brocalli like me. You had only 10 net carbs, I couldn't make it I had 17 net carbs, had headache so had protein shake before bed.
Have a great day.

Alberta

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

Good evening everyone.

Menu for today:

M1 - 2 eggs & broccoli slaw
M2 - 1/2 turkey & cheese wrap
M3 - Dreamfields spaghetti, meat, 1/4 cup sauce
M4 - Chocolate protein shake

H20 - didn't count but wasn't enough. Will drink it all tomorrow.

Exercise - none

Roughly 10 net carbs. Will fitday tomorrow for more accurate counts.

Have a good night all

[Lbertas]

HB I finished day with 17 net carbs, 100 ounces of water. I had a headache so before I done any damage I went to bed with a Jay Robb protein shake first. I am going to get in more protein today, maybe headaches will be better. You have problems with 6's I have problems with 0's it was hard ot get to 180 now it is hard to get in the 170's I want to be there the end of this month though.
Congrats on giving up cig's and wine not to mention the sugar.
Better run and get water,

Alberta
BBL

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

nice job, Jeanne! I closed at 16.5 carbs today.

Alberta, how about you? I bet you love having broccoli on your menu every day!

well everyone, it's 11:30pm PT and I DID IT!!
I survived Day 1 ~ Woot Woot!!
16.5 Carbs Total

I did well today, considering!
I mean, I quit carbs, sugar, cigs & wine -- all in ONE DAY!
I'm not even THAT grouchy!
But I am CRAVING FRUIT!!!!!
as they say, better go to bed before I eat something stoopid!!

[ragtopwife]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

I did well today, considering!
I mean, I quit carbs, sugar, cigs & wine -- all in ONE DAY!

Yikes woman! You really are a glutton for punishment

Originally Posted by Lbertas

Jeanne I see you like brocalli like me. You had only 10 net carbs, I couldn't make it I had 17 net carbs, had headache so had protein shake before bed.
Have a great day.

Alberta

I do like broccoli. I am the only one in my family here that does though. Steamed w/butter or cheese sauce, raw w/dip, broccoli salad w/bacon... mmmm... Though lately the broccoli slaw has been my "thing"



Hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday.

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

The workout went ok, 30 minutes on the Elliptical. I typically do cardio, I know I need to add weights but time is in such short supply unless I get up every morning at 5am instead of 3-4 days per week.

I struggle with this too. We need to find that time don't we?

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

I have no idea where this journey will end, after starting at 326 (HW339) this time I just decided to change forever and where it ends, it ends. I'd like to get to a size 8 ultimately but right now I'll settle for 170's.

I'm so in awe of your progress. How great you must feel when you think back. Be so proud!

Kim - how do you get your FitDay to display as you do? That looks like a very efficient way to do it.

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by Lbertas

HB I finished day with 17 net carbs, 100 ounces of water. I have problems with 0's it was hard to get to 180 now it is hard to get in the 170's.

Oh I hear that sister! I will dance such a happy dance when I hit the 80s! You know - the 80s are making a comeback in fashion and they need to make a comeback for me.

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

M1 - 2 eggs & broccoli slaw
M2 - 1/2 turkey & cheese wrap
M3 - Dreamfields spaghetti, meat, 1/4 cup sauce
M4 - Chocolate protein shake

H20 - didn't count but wasn't enough. Will drink it all tomorrow.

Exercise - none

Roughly 10 net carbs. Will fitday tomorrow for more accurate counts.

Have a good night all

I've never had that pasta. Is it good? How is it low carb? With lots of fiber?

[Lbertas]

Daisy Don't you hate it when you get stuck on scales in the 10's I was in the 200's for what seemed the longest time then the 190's for 2 years, I found LC and have been here only a few months, seems like LC is doing it for me. You will have your come back soon in the 80's

Alberta

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Oh I hear that sister! I will dance such a happy dance when I hit the 80s! You know - the 80s are making a comeback in fashion and they need to make a comeback for me.

[sheshy]

Morning ladies !!

Originally Posted by iakaren

I have been looking at the big picture for the last year and it hasn't been working. I have twice set the goal of losing 10 lbs, and both times, it fell by the wayside and I weigh the same now I did in 2007.

So I am going to set the goal of losing at least 1 lb this week. That should be attainable, even in my life!!!!

Discouraging. Whoever invented Oreos was evil.......

Great plan! Oreos are not my favorite, but there are so many other , it's a cookie conspiracy, I tell ya!

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Awesome Shelly. You are a very busy woman aren't you?

Thanks! I'm trying to be busy now so I can concentrate fully on the weight loss project this year!

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

My mini goal is 183 by the end of January. That undoes all the damage I did in the last few weeks. My overall goal is 145 on September 6th. Four and a half pounds a monthe will get me there.

This being my 2nd round of CTFLC it is starting to feel like an old friend.

HB you are stopping smoking! Good for you! I quit in May last year. I was chicken though and didn't tell anyone until I had quit for a week. I just couldn't handle the pressure of every one's support and good wishes. Silly aren't I?

That's good that you feel comfortable with the CTFLC ... it's the way I feel when I'm on Atkins and behaving myself!

Originally Posted by telemetrynurse

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy and blessed New Year!

I miss posting with everyone! I can only post for a few minutes now because I'm on dial up and they need the phone line.

I'm doing really well with my food plan. I have stocked up on sardines/tuna and make that the focus of my meals. I always eat a huge salad and then when I feel full I will try very small portions of "special" foods. My MIL is a fantastic cook and she is a very determined force feeder. food= love to her and she is very loving.

It has been a struggle to resist the foods that I don't want/need and to try not to hurt her feelings. but I am THAT determined to stay on plan. I refuse to allow anyone to dictate what I should eat.

Last year on my trip to Lebanon I gained 12lbs in 2 weeks. I REFUSE to do that this year. It takes me way too long to lose the weight.

I hope everyone is doing well! I'll try to post more soon.
I've read the rules and will follow them as soon as I get home(jan 20) Until then I'm not sure on the internet connection.

HI Liz,

It's good to hear from you! Good to hear that you're on plan and doing well.

Enjoy the trip!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

T-Nurse!! HELLO Everyone!! Today is D-Day!!

I've started CTFLC which = No Wine for 21 days!!

(no "sweets" either)

This is Deplete Week which = Less than 20 Carbs per Day.

I'm trying to gulp a glass of H20 every time I think of it (like now!)

OK, I'm back

Menu Today:

M1: 5 strips Bacon (oops!) + Coffee w/ 2T HWC & 1T Torani SF Syrup

M2: 3 Fried Eggs + 1 oz cheddar cheese (tomorrow I’ll scramble w/ 1 cup fresh Spinach)

M3: 1/2 cup whole full-fat cottage cheese

M4: 8 oz Grass-Fed Ground Beef Burger + 1 cup Broccoli + 1 oz cheddar cheese

M5: Egg Cream Frappuccino Protein Shake

WATER: will be at least 72 oz Total ~ (Nine 8 oz glasses chugged!) ~ I'm over halfway there!

EXERCISE: will ride my stationary bike tonight for 20-30min + do ab work.
Wendy Chant says to "take it easy" on Exercise during Deplete Week. Don't want to expend more Calories than we're consuming or we place the body into "starvation mode" and that's NOT what we want! We want to train the body to use Fat for Fuel!

Sorry I've been a little AWOL today ~ I've been over here:
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lo...nuary-5th.html

XO,
HB

166.6 lbs
25.8% BF

Good job today! And no worries about being AWOL, you do what you need to do!

Originally Posted by Lbertas

Hi again ladies,
My day is almost done with my first day on CTFLC. I had a headache for a while but more water helped me. I have in 100 ounces so far.

B-3 scrambled eggs, 1 string cheese
S- Atkins protein shake
L- chicken breast with parmesian chese, 1 cup brocalli
S-1 deviled egg,1 ounce of cheddar cheese
D-JayRobbs Protein shake

Exercise was ab/lounger 75 crunches


Alberta

Sorry about the headache, but Day 1 is done... Just trying to be positive !!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

I hadn't, but hmmmm, ya got me thinking...

I've been really hung up on "the damage" I've done to my progess
I can't believe that I gained back half of what I lost !!!!!
I've no one to blame but myself; it's self-sabotage.

So, I guess my 1st mini-goal is to get back to 155.
I'd REALLY like to do THAT by midFeb at the latest.
(we're back in Hawaii for a few days: Feb 12-15)

But that's 11 lbs!!
So I dunno...

I'd REALLY like to be at 150 lbs by my 1-year LCF Anniversary in March!!

I mean Good Gawd!! How long can it take for me to lose 30 lbs ?? Am I gonna drag this out past 1 year ??

Well, I guess it takes as long as it takes (!) but I'm really hoping for a nice loss of 5 lbs per month which would place me very close to goal (-15 bs with 5 more to go) by the end of March so surely I could be AT goal by my 46th BDay on May 30th?? Should be SOONER than that but boy that day will be easier to swallow if I'm thinner! I just don't like the 6's. Didn't like 26; didn't like 36 and won't like 46.

THANKS Shelly!! Great Question!!

I totally understand the self-sabotage feelings and the "lather, rinse, repeat" feeling of losing the same pounds over and over again. Very frustrating!

BUT, never give up...and you're right...it'll take as long as it takes!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Thanks Kim! Day 1 is almost over!

WOW you are an inspiration; you've done so well w/ Atkins!

ITA! Karen, maintaining for a year is a HUGE SUCCESS in itself!!

Totally agree!

Originally Posted by realityjunkee

I'm back!

Food for the day:
Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories
2,060
Fat 65%
Carbohydrate 1%
Protein 34%


Whoa baby! Those calories were high today! I know what I did, I ate hefty meat portions all three meals. Back to eggs/bacon.

At least I worked out of the elliptical 30 minutes and burned 245 calories

and...

my carbs were really low. We'll see what the scale says in the morning!

That's not too bad...some days I'm just more hungry than others.

And I have control issues with proteins too...portion control is my main focus this time around.

Originally Posted by NewMe12

[COLOR="Purple"]BACK TO WORK TODAY... I have been on vacation since Dec 25th. And of course, it was an "interesting" and very long day... signed off after 9 pm. Nothing like a 12 hour work day, the first day back from vacation. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="Black"]Question of the Day ~

Have you planned mini-goals for your weight loss or just looking at the big picture?[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Purple"]I countdown 5 lbs at time. My goal is 5-10 lbs per month. Mini goals are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 lbs milestones.

My excerise goal is to get back up to swimming 50 laps twice a week by the end January and add in one Pilates workout session per week in February.

Another goal is to faithfully follow the self-hypnosis/relaxation CD program.

TODAY:

All low carbs... not slip and falls

90+ oz water

No exercise today--too long a work day... Only exercise was unpacking my car from my WV trip...

Take care!


Nancy (NewMe12)[/COLOR]

First day back to work, poor baby!

You'll be back in the swing of things in no time!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

nice job, Jeanne! I closed at 16.5 carbs today.

Alberta, how about you? I bet you love having broccoli on your menu every day!

well everyone, it's 11:30pm PT and I DID IT!!
I survived Day 1 ~ Woot Woot!!
16.5 Carbs Total

I did well today, considering!
I mean, I quit carbs, sugar, cigs & wine -- all in ONE DAY!
I'm not even THAT grouchy!
But I am CRAVING FRUIT!!!!!
as they say, better go to bed before I eat something stoopid!!

Good for YOU, HB! Day 1 under your belt! I'm so proud of you!!

Originally Posted by ragtopwife

I do like broccoli. I am the only one in my family here that does though. Steamed w/butter or cheese sauce, raw w/dip, broccoli salad w/bacon... mmmm... Though lately the broccoli slaw has been my "thing"

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday.

Yummy!



Question of the Day ~
What rewards will you give yourself when you achieve mini-goals or your ultimate goal?




My day is going to be a quiet...work, studying and exercising...boring!

Chat later!

[ragtopwife]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

I've never had that pasta. Is it good? How is it low carb? With lots of fiber?

According to the box it is made from durum wheat semolina and thier formula and manufacturing process causes it to only have 5 digestible carbs per serving.

A serving while looking small when weighed out (2 oz) is quite generous and I usually only have 1/2.

There are numerous threads about this pasta, some it stalls, some it does not. Some believe the box, some do not. I choose to believe the box and we eat it once a week or so and have never had a problem. Another one of those "mileage may vary" foods.

As far as taste... almost just like other pastas. I love it.

[DaisyGG]

What rewards will you give yourself when you achieve mini-goals or your ultimate goal?

Hmm . . . such a good question!

Shopping in my closet for one thing.

I have been craving a piece of luggage that is crazy-expensive. Maybe I should think about that as my long-term goal reward.

Either this one

Louis Vuitton: French fashion designer

or this one

Louis Vuitton: French fashion designer

That's a lot of moola. Am I worth it?

~~~~~~

Crap - the links didn't work. How about this . . .



and this