Dukan Diet -- Stunning September! Impossible things happen! - Page 8

iamfaithful · 09-21-2011, 10:25 AM

I just can't let this recipe die in the thread! It is tremendous! I made it again with Milk Kefir & home-cultered Greek yogurt. I used a whole organic chicken, pulled the meat off to cook & used the skin/bones for broth so I could control salt. I skimmed the fat... THIS TOTALLY ROCKS!

Stilldews gave us such a

One thing though -

I CAN'T EAT IT ANYMORE!

I had a painful reaction with my muscles (they have Fobromyalgia but I refuse to own it) hurting intensley. When I was on my second go round I was reading on Foods for Fibromyalgia FB oage that nightshades (like green chilis) can set off a full blown episode.

Wish I had read that 1st but then I would not have known how

it is. My son is low carb-just juicing 6 days & PP on 7th so he said he would be happy to take it off my hands.

to see something so good go. I am going to hang on to a small pint & in 6 weeks after no nightshades I will try it again & see what happens.

But

eat up

it is good for the

tastes better than

but not as good as a 16oz

!!!

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Originally Posted by stilldews

Here is the White Chili Chicken recipe if anyone wants to try it. It was posted on the US Dukan facebook page. I made it in the crockpot and added a little more cumin and some Tajin Classico Seasoning.(chili peppers, salt, dehydrated lime juice)

"Laureen Horwedel's White Chicken Chilli 3lbs. skinless boneless chicken 2 medium chopped onions 3 tsp. garlic powder 2-3 cans low sodium chix broth 4 cans (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 cups fat free sour cream 1 cup skim milk 1 tbl. corn starch In large skillet saute chicken, onion and garlic powder until chix is brown Add broth until you just cover chicken, add chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and let simmer an hour or so. Then I like to shred my chicken (just pull apart with a fork and let simmer a little longer) but some may want to cut the chicken in small chunks before browning. Remove from heat; stir in FF sour cream, skim milk and corn starch. Heat slowly to let the corn starch thicken the broth) This is heavy on the chicken side which makes up for the lack of beans but is nice to have a different flavor."

sinny · 09-21-2011, 10:30 AM

still struggling here. I can't wrap my head around it. Seems likes my days are great and then the night comes. These crazy hours are killing me.

I have been really streesed about retirering for good. I told my family I would get done in Oct.,but I am having a hard time winding down. I cut my hours ,then they start calling and my hours are back up. I am even over my 40 hr limit next week.

I will keep trying .
Turkey sauage so far today.

Happy to see so many new ladies.

Becky glad your back down . Teresa I bet it feels great to be doing so well.

I would love to get into a smaller size. I know that would just give me the incentive I need.

Sorry I haven't addressed every one., but my concentration is not good lately. Heck I didn't even know I was working tonight until my son reminded me,and here DH was trying to get me to go to the casino. No days off until next Monday morn. Oh Well.

Grandkids are here so I better get crackin.

TXniteowl · 09-21-2011, 10:33 AM

WTG Becky!!!!!!

Spyder I love BL. I think this will be a good season. I am liking everyone so far.....except the one who got voted off. Was strange to see the ex football player crying after 10 min. of exercise! How did he ever play football??? Granted he didn't weigh 450 lbs back then but still...an athlete is an athlete and I'm sure he's done plenty of exercise in his time

I didn't like the new guy trainer's method of training. He comes off sounding like a drill sergeant! And the new gal is too soft on them lol. They both need to find a happy medium lol. Felt bad for the older lady who only lost 4 pounds. I hope she does better next week.

becksterinindy · 09-21-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by spydermonkey511

Roast and veggies that sounds great! I'm getting my food together to start only cooking Dukan style instead of making two meals for my husband and I. I think that is some of my problem. Lack of will power is the other ,but baby steps.

Did anyone watch biggest loser?

I'm going to get some of the roast in the freezer for a lazy day. Oh, wait, ALL my days are lazy

Yep I watched BL. Isn't it crazy how they can lose over 30 pounds in one week!!!??? Even though they weigh a lot that seems so extreme!

TXniteowl · 09-21-2011, 10:38 AM

Sinny we were posting at the same time. Sorry you are struggling so with this. It is hard I will admit. Any dieting is hard. I am probably the world's most unsuccessful dieter but I just keep trying. It's all we can do. Hang in there!

becksterinindy · 09-21-2011, 10:43 AM

Cindy I love being retired. That night shift will kill ya. I swear!! It has been a struggle for me this time but feeling better about it now. Hope I stick!

Teresa I like the new guy trainer a lot but Anna needs to step it up, I agree.

spydermonkey511 · 09-21-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TXniteowl

Sinny we were posting at the same time. Sorry you are struggling so with this. It is hard I will admit. Any dieting is hard. I am probably the world's most unsuccessful dieter but I just keep trying. It's all we can do. Hang in there!

I'm pretty sure I am in the running for the most unsuccessful dieter this past weeks.

, but your right just keep trying.

I like Anna on BL ,but when I think of her I don't think trainer. More like 15 love and so on. Not that tennis isn't a challenge ,but I like what Killian brought to the table.

Bejewelme · 09-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Becky you are living the dream, retired, OMG I cant wait, and I got a long way to go, like til I am 90, and finally finish paying for plastic surgery, LOL

BL- OMG I was an emotional wreck, I so know how those people felt, and darn it that is some kick ass exercise, you know they are dying after not moving, level 20 on the elliptical, I cant imagine 8 hours of intese workouts, I do 90 minutes and I am dead, I cant imagine 5 times that!!! No wonder they lose 37 pounds holy crap! I almost died could you imagine getting on the scale and seeing 37 pounds gone in 7 days, that has to make them proceed, although then next week will be a hard weigh in, I am liking Anna and the new guy, it should be interesting, how about running the marathon and then you are automatically in the finale? Pretty cool, but damn, when I run I think 3 miles is like from here to Egypt, I cant imagine 26!!!!!

spydermonkey511 · 09-21-2011, 12:31 PM

Yeah ,but I would feel pretty bad to last the whole time there and miss out on the finale becuase someone beat me in the marathon that was kicked off one of the first weeks.

Purrcy'smom · 09-21-2011, 03:01 PM

Hi Cindy- you say the nights are the rough time. I agree wholeheartedly! We are left to our own devices at night. Have you tried prepping lots of goodies to have handy in place of bad ones at night? try that cheesecake- that has been my savior so far- if you don't have the recipe let me know...it is pure protein, and man, it sure makes life a lot less painful.
Turkey bacon is a nother savior- slightly salty, low in fat... yummy. Just microwave a few slices and voila! Have yourself a turkey bacon and tomato lettuce wrap - just as a snack! I drive everyone nuts at work, nuking my turkey bacon every day at about 10:30 as my mid morning snack- they all come in sniffing- what smells so good in here? Makes me feel like, yay, I am having something good and being envied for a change, LOL!

PS never apologize for not adressing everyone- we are all in this together- I get on rarely and when i do scramble to play catch up and no one ever reprimands me, LOL-
PSS: so glad to see little Elvis on here. that rocks!

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Originally Posted by sinny

still struggling here. I can't wrap my head around it. Seems likes my days are great and then the night comes. These crazy hours are killing me.

I have been really streesed about retirering for good. I told my family I would get done in Oct.,but I am having a hard time winding down. I cut my hours ,then they start calling and my hours are back up. I am even over my 40 hr limit next week.

I will keep trying .
Turkey sauage so far today.

Happy to see so many new ladies.

Becky glad your back down . Teresa I bet it feels great to be doing so well.

I would love to get into a smaller size. I know that would just give me the incentive I need.

Sorry I haven't addressed every one., but my concentration is not good lately. Heck I didn't even know I was working tonight until my son reminded me,and here DH was trying to get me to go to the casino. No days off until next Monday morn. Oh Well.

Grandkids are here so I better get crackin.

becksterinindy · 09-21-2011, 04:43 PM

purr could you post the recipe for your cheesecake purrty please?

Bejewelme · 09-21-2011, 05:54 PM

yeah I just come on and talk, LOL But I read everything,

Man I am dead my trainer is on crack or something, then my son says its running night he said I was pathetic, I did 1.5 miles after the training, I feel like I got hit by a truck tonight, but I got one section cleaned out of clothes, 3 trash bags, man I couldnt believe the size of some of that stuff even stuff I got in early spring, that made me feel good like this darn 'e" is worth it!

Blondey63 · 09-21-2011, 07:02 PM

Thanks for your input everyone....I came to the realization the next day that the scale doesn't matter. I am staying the course...in 1he 10 days i've been low carbing...my blood sugars have dropped over 100-150 points....that is how I know it is working and that is what really matters.... I had started to see the 250's and 300's.....it was 121 today. So I am happy about that. I think I will buy a new scale one of these days and see if I can start again with the weigh ins.
One of the things that I'm having a problem with is constipation....have only gone twice in like 11 days even with softeners.... I bought a different one today and I will see if that helps. If not, I may resort to two pieces of sugar free candy....ROFL.

Blondey63 · 09-21-2011, 07:02 PM

Keep up the good work everyone!

TXniteowl · 09-21-2011, 07:18 PM

Helen I hear ya on the bathroom issue. It was a real problem for me at first too. It gets better after adding veggies. Are you including oat bran every day? I take magnesium every night and did resort to a stool softener just once and it did the trick. Be sure and drink lots of water too.

That is wonderful about your blood sugar readings

becksterinindy · 09-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Tersa I pooh poohed your magnesium suggestion for a long time but now I take it every night and it really does the trick

TXniteowl · 09-21-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by becksterinindy

Tersa I pooh poohed your magnesium suggestion for a long time but now I take it every night and it really does the trick

Sorry couldn't resist

Blondey63 · 09-21-2011, 08:40 PM

iamfaithful · 09-22-2011, 04:36 AM

Ducan works!

& for me Virgin Coconut Oil helps!

167.8 today!

I haven't been this low since I was 33! My body doesn't look like or feel like mine! Going out to dinner for steak

tomorrow & need to go to Kmart today for a pair of slacks that don't hang on me, so I don't embarrass my daughter! (but she wouldn't care- I think

) What a funny feeling!

Oh that right I AM STILL 33 ...Havent moved for 33 years!

If an old lady can, YOU WILL!

Be Blessed with no stress.

yourself and for you

fans just keep on Rockin' & Rollin' the inches & lbs off!

Guess I need to go check my sugar levels right now - not diabetic but ALWAYS been around 120 all my senior life

will let us know tomorrow! Toodles!

Phaedra · 09-22-2011, 05:03 AM

Becky : Way to GO girl !! LOL

From my reading max dose per day on Magnesium is 350mg,so be sure and check you other supplements as they could have some Mag. in them.Also read that it may help with Blood sugars. A win -win situation for our Helen.

Up 4 oz today, but I didn't drink all my water and ate to much salt so... not a suprize.

HappyThursday to all, have some fun today

Bejewelme · 09-22-2011, 05:30 AM

Blondey- yes dont let the scale dictate your successes lowering your blood sugar is a huge testimony. You know I had really bad psoriasis and chronic ear infections, knock on wood but in this year of low carb I have not had one flare up of psoriasis or an ear infection, I was constantly on antibiotics and in pain, so it is funny what all diet can fix, and I am trying to look at that as well. Junk carbs are just that, junk, and reserved for rare and special treats, eating that crap daily does nothing good for us.

Iam- You go!!! OM gosh what a great feeling for you, you are such an inspiration!!!!!

spydermonkey511 · 09-22-2011, 06:49 AM

Morning ladies! Down some today and I'm back on track hard core today ( well until tomorrow night.... I have a cooking class) then back on track. lol

Blondey- I use the scale to help keep me motivated and aware of what I'm eating, but there are times it never moves. When the scale is not moving the inches are. Great work on the blood sugar.

There are about 10 or so Dukan slow cooker recipes on one of those other sites yall may want to try.

spydermonkey511 · 09-22-2011, 07:05 AM

If you do look at the site be carefull as I am looking through some of the recipes I don't think we can really have some of the items. For example one has 1/3c. low sodium teriyaki marinade (like Kikkoman’s) we can't have that right? When I think teriyaki I think sugar. What do yall think?

becksterinindy · 09-22-2011, 08:41 AM

Down to 198.5 feels so good to be back to the lowest. Even though I have not been feeling this blasted dieting and have had some blips Dukie still loves me.

faithful you go girl

I am going out to dinner with my dd next Monday and I will be eating some bad foods but life is too short (esp. in our 60's).

spyder in the past when I have looked at the recipes I have thought the same thing. Many ingredients I won't use even the corn starch they often use. I have a few times used light soy sauce though. Actually lite soy sauce, splenda, minced garlic and onion with a little l/c ketchup makes a tasty marinade.

spydermonkey511 · 09-22-2011, 09:00 AM

I have used corn starch and there is even a dukan approved recipe or two that uses it. That does sound like a good marinade.

I'm always looking for new food ideas and with my schedule slow cooking is a great option.

Bejewelme · 09-22-2011, 10:16 AM

The seal sama brand teriyaki they sell on here is soooooooooooooo good, I use that it is low carb, and way less than regular, I have 6 bottles I loved it so much, it makes a great a marinade, in fact why didnt I think of that, I moved all the LC stuff down to the basement, I need to look through that shelf more often I bet there is some good stuff I could eat!

spydermonkey511 · 09-22-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bejewelme

The seal sama brand teriyaki they sell on here is soooooooooooooo good, I use that it is low carb, and way less than regular, I have 6 bottles I loved it so much, it makes a great a marinade, in fact why didnt I think of that, I moved all the LC stuff down to the basement, I need to look through that shelf more often I bet there is some good stuff I could eat!

I want to get some of the fall flavors of sugar free syrup.

iamfaithful · 09-22-2011, 10:54 AM

Becky, enjoy the noght out & use care but don't make bad choices make wise ones! My DD is taking me out Fri & I am going to get the biggest strak in the menu! A little salad & my downfall all the hot rolls I can handle! I figure the big steak

will off set the rolls..

Sat night is is dinner out with the whole family - these 2 nights out are the only ones in the year. It is at a Pizza place so the thin crust on the buffet will do well. I can eat my eggs

& kefir all day. Today I broke down & went to Subway for the egg 12 inch. Making 3 meals out of it! NO NOT CELEBRATING just hungry & too tired to open a jar.

I have dieted for 40 years and realize if someone finds what is right for them they should stick with it. BUT if it ever comes to the point where occasionally you feel like you can't just go have fun once in a while & enjoy your life while getting healthy & losing weight then it is too strict and you will be in a bondage - the same kind that put you in an unhealthy condition. So, go out to the ball game & have a hot dog or eat that Birthday cake every now and then..... Just not as a regular habit!

I am so proud of every ounce lost here! Remember when the scale

goes down one day a lot then bounces back up the next IT IS NOT FAT Just keep going & don't stress- it will go back down!

Went shopping UGH!

hate this. But it was pleasant & I shopped the sale racks. Bought pant sized 10 (yes I couldn't believe it!) & 12 & had to go to petite for long pants-my legs are thinner & the legs hang longer now. I am set for a while cause I bought Med sweats while I was there. Don't mind "clown style" pants but not for an outin' with the kids!

Feels so weird! My flabby tummy & ribcage still looks like ne but the girls & the leegs & arms don't look like my body anymore! It is so nice to have you ladies to share things with! I don't have anyone else that cheers me on...

You touch my heart!

iamfaithful · 09-22-2011, 11:04 AM

Yeah fastn' home blood sgar 1st thing was 124 & 3 hours later 117...OH well...My body has "Morning Syndrome" where blood shuar goes way up in the morning to wake you up get you going.

In Oct I will get my Labs & will see if the A1C goes down, not to ment cholesterol BP etc. I kicked all my meds but my thyroid & pain RX in August. Will see if I have improved! No worry- I do this occasionally to see if I can get off things. Dropped my BP Rx in June and when I check it- ALWAYS GOOD!

Thanks for letting me share!

BTW- has anyone used Braggs Liquid Aminos insteas of soy sauce? Very similar in taste & so healthy cause you are getting your amino acids!

Bejewelme · 09-22-2011, 11:27 AM

I am so proud of every ounce lost here! Remember when the scale goes down one day a lot then bounces back up the next IT IS NOT FAT

You know what I weighed this morning? 206, I was 201 on Monday and had the most grueling workout of my life and then ran last night, I was like are you freaking kidding me, and then I thought, its OK, its just water, it will come back down I think when I really push myself hard my muscles fill back up, like my disgusting veins were really puffy this morning!

I went shopping at lunch, I got 6 sweater dresses, 2 pairs of totally rocking boots, a sweater, a one arm- purple paisley wild dress and a totally rocking leopard skirt for $200 at Dots I love that store!!!

More boots I could pork into!!!! I love me some boots!!!!

I think I got plenty of cool clothes ow for Vegas, now its deciding what to take!

09-21-2011, 10:30 AM	#212
sinny Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,297 Gallery: sinny WOE: atkins Start Date: 11/14/2004 new 10/9/12	still struggling here. I can't wrap my head around it. Seems likes my days are great and then the night comes. These crazy hours are killing me. I have been really streesed about retirering for good. I told my family I would get done in Oct.,but I am having a hard time winding down. I cut my hours ,then they start calling and my hours are back up. I am even over my 40 hr limit next week. I will keep trying . Turkey sauage so far today. Happy to see so many new ladies. Becky glad your back down . Teresa I bet it feels great to be doing so well. I would love to get into a smaller size. I know that would just give me the incentive I need. Sorry I haven't addressed every one., but my concentration is not good lately. Heck I didn't even know I was working tonight until my son reminded me,and here DH was trying to get me to go to the casino. No days off until next Monday morn. Oh Well. Grandkids are here so I better get crackin. __________________ cindy 10/3/12 .................................................. ...............1/3/13 LC(283) a shocking day 11/3(275.8) 12/3(269.6)...(274.4)2/3(271.4) WW-2/20(281.4)3/20(268.3)4/20(264.2)5/20(257)

09-21-2011, 10:33 AM	#213
TXniteowl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,666 Gallery: TXniteowl	WTG Becky!!!!!! Spyder I love BL. I think this will be a good season. I am liking everyone so far.....except the one who got voted off. Was strange to see the ex football player crying after 10 min. of exercise! How did he ever play football??? Granted he didn't weigh 450 lbs back then but still...an athlete is an athlete and I'm sure he's done plenty of exercise in his time I didn't like the new guy trainer's method of training. He comes off sounding like a drill sergeant! And the new gal is too soft on them lol. They both need to find a happy medium lol. Felt bad for the older lady who only lost 4 pounds. I hope she does better next week. __________________ Teresa

09-21-2011, 11:51 AM	#218
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,638 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	Becky you are living the dream, retired, OMG I cant wait, and I got a long way to go, like til I am 90, and finally finish paying for plastic surgery, LOL BL- OMG I was an emotional wreck, I so know how those people felt, and darn it that is some kick ass exercise, you know they are dying after not moving, level 20 on the elliptical, I cant imagine 8 hours of intese workouts, I do 90 minutes and I am dead, I cant imagine 5 times that!!! No wonder they lose 37 pounds holy crap! I almost died could you imagine getting on the scale and seeing 37 pounds gone in 7 days, that has to make them proceed, although then next week will be a hard weigh in, I am liking Anna and the new guy, it should be interesting, how about running the marathon and then you are automatically in the finale? Pretty cool, but damn, when I run I think 3 miles is like from here to Egypt, I cant imagine 26!!!!! __________________

09-22-2011, 04:36 AM	#229
iamfaithful Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,874 Gallery: iamfaithful	Just popping in to encourage! Ducan works! & for me Virgin Coconut Oil helps! 167.8 today! I haven't been this low since I was 33! My body doesn't look like or feel like mine! Going out to dinner for steak tomorrow & need to go to Kmart today for a pair of slacks that don't hang on me, so I don't embarrass my daughter! (but she wouldn't care- I think) What a funny feeling! Oh that right I AM STILL 33 ...Havent moved for 33 years! If an old lady can, YOU WILL! Be Blessed with no stress. yourself and for you fans just keep on Rockin' & Rollin' the inches & lbs off! Guess I need to go check my sugar levels right now - not diabetic but ALWAYS been around 120 all my senior life will let us know tomorrow! Toodles! Last edited by iamfaithful; 09-22-2011 at 04:47 AM..

09-22-2011, 07:05 AM	#233
spydermonkey511 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 440 Gallery: spydermonkey511	If you do look at the site be carefull as I am looking through some of the recipes I don't think we can really have some of the items. For example one has 1/3c. low sodium teriyaki marinade (like Kikkoman’s) we can't have that right? When I think teriyaki I think sugar. What do yall think? Last edited by spydermonkey511; 09-22-2011 at 07:08 AM..

09-21-2011, 10:38 AM	#215
TXniteowl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,666 Gallery: TXniteowl	Sinny we were posting at the same time. Sorry you are struggling so with this. It is hard I will admit. Any dieting is hard. I am probably the world's most unsuccessful dieter but I just keep trying. It's all we can do. Hang in there!

09-21-2011, 10:43 AM	#216
becksterinindy Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 7,812 Gallery: becksterinindy	Cindy I love being retired. That night shift will kill ya. I swear!! It has been a struggle for me this time but feeling better about it now. Hope I stick! Teresa I like the new guy trainer a lot but Anna needs to step it up, I agree.

09-21-2011, 12:31 PM	#219
spydermonkey511 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 440 Gallery: spydermonkey511	Yeah ,but I would feel pretty bad to last the whole time there and miss out on the finale becuase someone beat me in the marathon that was kicked off one of the first weeks.

09-21-2011, 04:43 PM	#221
becksterinindy Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 7,812 Gallery: becksterinindy	purr could you post the recipe for your cheesecake purrty please?

09-21-2011, 05:54 PM	#222
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,638 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	yeah I just come on and talk, LOL But I read everything, Man I am dead my trainer is on crack or something, then my son says its running night he said I was pathetic, I did 1.5 miles after the training, I feel like I got hit by a truck tonight, but I got one section cleaned out of clothes, 3 trash bags, man I couldnt believe the size of some of that stuff even stuff I got in early spring, that made me feel good like this darn 'e" is worth it!

09-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#223
Blondey63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wantagh, NY Posts: 316 Gallery: Blondey63 Stats: 199.5/180/152 WOE: Dukan Start Date: 4-16-12	Thanks for your input everyone....I came to the realization the next day that the scale doesn't matter. I am staying the course...in 1he 10 days i've been low carbing...my blood sugars have dropped over 100-150 points....that is how I know it is working and that is what really matters.... I had started to see the 250's and 300's.....it was 121 today. So I am happy about that. I think I will buy a new scale one of these days and see if I can start again with the weigh ins. One of the things that I'm having a problem with is constipation....have only gone twice in like 11 days even with softeners.... I bought a different one today and I will see if that helps. If not, I may resort to two pieces of sugar free candy....ROFL.

09-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#224
Blondey63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wantagh, NY Posts: 316 Gallery: Blondey63 Stats: 199.5/180/152 WOE: Dukan Start Date: 4-16-12	Keep up the good work everyone!

09-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#225
TXniteowl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,666 Gallery: TXniteowl	Helen I hear ya on the bathroom issue. It was a real problem for me at first too. It gets better after adding veggies. Are you including oat bran every day? I take magnesium every night and did resort to a stool softener just once and it did the trick. Be sure and drink lots of water too. That is wonderful about your blood sugar readings

09-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#226
becksterinindy Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 7,812 Gallery: becksterinindy	Tersa I pooh poohed your magnesium suggestion for a long time but now I take it every night and it really does the trick

09-21-2011, 08:40 PM	#228
Blondey63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wantagh, NY Posts: 316 Gallery: Blondey63 Stats: 199.5/180/152 WOE: Dukan Start Date: 4-16-12	LOL

09-22-2011, 05:03 AM	#230
Phaedra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 248 Gallery: Phaedra Stats: 248/171/160 WOE: WW Start Date: January 2005	Becky : Way to GO girl !! LOL From my reading max dose per day on Magnesium is 350mg,so be sure and check you other supplements as they could have some Mag. in them.Also read that it may help with Blood sugars. A win -win situation for our Helen. Up 4 oz today, but I didn't drink all my water and ate to much salt so... not a suprize. HappyThursday to all, have some fun today

09-22-2011, 05:30 AM	#231
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,638 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	Blondey- yes dont let the scale dictate your successes lowering your blood sugar is a huge testimony. You know I had really bad psoriasis and chronic ear infections, knock on wood but in this year of low carb I have not had one flare up of psoriasis or an ear infection, I was constantly on antibiotics and in pain, so it is funny what all diet can fix, and I am trying to look at that as well. Junk carbs are just that, junk, and reserved for rare and special treats, eating that crap daily does nothing good for us. Iam- You go!!! OM gosh what a great feeling for you, you are such an inspiration!!!!!

09-22-2011, 06:49 AM	#232
spydermonkey511 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 440 Gallery: spydermonkey511	Morning ladies! Down some today and I'm back on track hard core today ( well until tomorrow night.... I have a cooking class) then back on track. lol Blondey- I use the scale to help keep me motivated and aware of what I'm eating, but there are times it never moves. When the scale is not moving the inches are. Great work on the blood sugar. There are about 10 or so Dukan slow cooker recipes on one of those other sites yall may want to try.

09-22-2011, 08:41 AM	#234
becksterinindy Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 7,812 Gallery: becksterinindy	Down to 198.5 feels so good to be back to the lowest. Even though I have not been feeling this blasted dieting and have had some blips Dukie still loves me. faithful you go girl I am going out to dinner with my dd next Monday and I will be eating some bad foods but life is too short (esp. in our 60's). spyder in the past when I have looked at the recipes I have thought the same thing. Many ingredients I won't use even the corn starch they often use. I have a few times used light soy sauce though. Actually lite soy sauce, splenda, minced garlic and onion with a little l/c ketchup makes a tasty marinade. __________________ Becky

09-22-2011, 09:00 AM	#235
spydermonkey511 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 440 Gallery: spydermonkey511	I have used corn starch and there is even a dukan approved recipe or two that uses it. That does sound like a good marinade. I'm always looking for new food ideas and with my schedule slow cooking is a great option.

09-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#236
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,638 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	The seal sama brand teriyaki they sell on here is soooooooooooooo good, I use that it is low carb, and way less than regular, I have 6 bottles I loved it so much, it makes a great a marinade, in fact why didnt I think of that, I moved all the LC stuff down to the basement, I need to look through that shelf more often I bet there is some good stuff I could eat!

09-22-2011, 10:54 AM	#238
iamfaithful Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,874 Gallery: iamfaithful	Becky, enjoy the noght out & use care but don't make bad choices make wise ones! My DD is taking me out Fri & I am going to get the biggest strak in the menu! A little salad & my downfall all the hot rolls I can handle! I figure the big steak will off set the rolls.. Sat night is is dinner out with the whole family - these 2 nights out are the only ones in the year. It is at a Pizza place so the thin crust on the buffet will do well. I can eat my eggs & kefir all day. Today I broke down & went to Subway for the egg 12 inch. Making 3 meals out of it! NO NOT CELEBRATING just hungry & too tired to open a jar. I have dieted for 40 years and realize if someone finds what is right for them they should stick with it. BUT if it ever comes to the point where occasionally you feel like you can't just go have fun once in a while & enjoy your life while getting healthy & losing weight then it is too strict and you will be in a bondage - the same kind that put you in an unhealthy condition. So, go out to the ball game & have a hot dog or eat that Birthday cake every now and then..... Just not as a regular habit! I am so proud of every ounce lost here! Remember when the scale goes down one day a lot then bounces back up the next IT IS NOT FAT Just keep going & don't stress- it will go back down! Went shopping UGH! hate this. But it was pleasant & I shopped the sale racks. Bought pant sized 10 (yes I couldn't believe it!) & 12 & had to go to petite for long pants-my legs are thinner & the legs hang longer now. I am set for a while cause I bought Med sweats while I was there. Don't mind "clown style" pants but not for an outin' with the kids! Feels so weird! My flabby tummy & ribcage still looks like ne but the girls & the leegs & arms don't look like my body anymore! It is so nice to have you ladies to share things with! I don't have anyone else that cheers me on... You touch my heart!

09-22-2011, 11:04 AM	#239
iamfaithful Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,874 Gallery: iamfaithful	Yeah fastn' home blood sgar 1st thing was 124 & 3 hours later 117...OH well...My body has "Morning Syndrome" where blood shuar goes way up in the morning to wake you up get you going. In Oct I will get my Labs & will see if the A1C goes down, not to ment cholesterol BP etc. I kicked all my meds but my thyroid & pain RX in August. Will see if I have improved! No worry- I do this occasionally to see if I can get off things. Dropped my BP Rx in June and when I check it- ALWAYS GOOD! Thanks for letting me share! BTW- has anyone used Braggs Liquid Aminos insteas of soy sauce? Very similar in taste & so healthy cause you are getting your amino acids! Last edited by iamfaithful; 09-22-2011 at 11:15 AM..

09-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#240
Bejewelme Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reading/PA Posts: 13,638 Gallery: Bejewelme Stats: 350+/221.4/198 (5'10) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarted 9/27/2010	I am so proud of every ounce lost here! Remember when the scale goes down one day a lot then bounces back up the next IT IS NOT FAT You know what I weighed this morning? 206, I was 201 on Monday and had the most grueling workout of my life and then ran last night, I was like are you freaking kidding me, and then I thought, its OK, its just water, it will come back down I think when I really push myself hard my muscles fill back up, like my disgusting veins were really puffy this morning! I went shopping at lunch, I got 6 sweater dresses, 2 pairs of totally rocking boots, a sweater, a one arm- purple paisley wild dress and a totally rocking leopard skirt for $200 at Dots I love that store!!! More boots I could pork into!!!! I love me some boots!!!! I think I got plenty of cool clothes ow for Vegas, now its deciding what to take!

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