Stillman's Losers Rock on in November

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Hi Emily! O.K. you must be tiny-I could never be 100 pounds!!! Sorry can't help with the soup-you'll have to wait for Al. You're menu so far looks good tho!

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Hi Sheri! I know right-I literally did run to the laptop! My friends are seriously bored of me going "oh too many carbs in this"! You guys understand tho! The compliments are great aren't they. Seriously the best motivator of all! Have to remember the feeling the next time I'm craving sthg!

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Food: 4 hard-boiled eggs. 2 grilled turkey breasts, lots of water and tea, and a coffee(I should just write refer to earlier post-always the same!)
Exercise: half hour Pilates, 1.5 hours on the bike-think I'm getting lazier-oops! No seriously it's just so dark in the mornings I can't get up any earlier!Don't actually want to fall asleep at work!

[IM2fat]

hey Em! We are a scary bunch! (((only kidding, guys!))))

O. GT! Good for you. Compliments are the best - especially when they are from someone who doesn't have to notice!!!

This day has been tooooo long in case anyone was wondering. I'm ready for bed!!!

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Nitey nite Im2-sleep tite! Actually if you're still there-what time is it with you ? Just nosey!

[EmilyGray]

Thanks for the welcome im2! I just realized that I haven't actually seen pork anywhere. I had a boneless lean pork center loin chop. Is it okay to have pork or is it too high in fat? Now i feel like I ruined my first day

[EmilyGray]

Hey everyone! Sorry for yet another question (I'll get the hang of this soon i promise!) Does Crystal Lite count as water? I know Stillman says water on top of the diet drinks and stuff but this wasn't invented then and doesn't have sugar, carbonation, or caffeine so i was just wondering Thanks!

Day one down:

B-1 egg and 2 egg whites scrambled
L-3 oz. lean center loin chop- still waiting for the verdict on that
S-1/2 can drained lite tuna w/ mustard
D-4oz turkey breast 99% fat free

Hope everyone is having a great night!

[lvgal]

Emily .. yes, you can have pork as it is a lean meat. No worries there... hope you dont feel like you sabotaged your diet cuz it looks like you did great! Was the tuna packed in water?

[EmilyGray]

Thanks for saying that! I feel so much better! The tuna was packed in water. The first time I went to the store I didn't notice it said vegetable oil until I opened it so I had to go back . Not very easy with an infant but well worth it!

[lvgal]

So I was just browsing some older threads... and wonder where some of the folks are that were starting.. sounding all excited and all.. then I dont see they post again.. or their stats havent changed or what have you.. leading me to believe they didnt stick around.

I have been on this site so many times since 2001. All gung ho.. then next thing you know.. I slowly stop coming because I fall off the wagon and just give up.

I just want to say..I really hope I stick it out this time. I dont want to keep going back and forth!!! I was here last in April I think.. saying I was going to try Atkins again..etc.
Then moved and did all kinds of life stuff and put it off.. again!

Well..Im here still.. and again.. I hope for once I can stick it out and get the job done!

just thought I would ramble a bit..LOL

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Hi Em! Your menu looks good! Not you and the crystal light as well-you guys are obsessed!! We don't have it so I've never tasted it. I had to ask what it was! You're right Still. wrote that ages ago before all was known about sweeteners so dunno what he would say now! I know diet coke makes me stall-and gives me fierce cravings so I stay away! I don't mind plain water anyway. But everyone here keeps saying they should stop the crystal light---so I reckon if you can, keep away!

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Hi Sheri! Don't worry-we won't let you go that easily! You stick with us girl!

[EmilyGray]

Thanks for the info (again )!! I got on the scale first thing this morning and........ 136.5!!!! I can't believe it!! I've gone 2 days without eating anything and didn't see a difference. To be honest I didn't think it'd actually work!! Yay! I'm getting an eliptical machine today. Not brand new but new from craigslist..lol...and i'm excited. Does anyone else use one?

[Lynnehermena]

Originally Posted by Getting there!!!

and went to the counter to pay and the lady at the desk goes-"oh you've lost weight-"I didn't really say anything-firstly I was too shocked that one: she recognised me at all and two: that she noticed that I had lost weight.
But in a way it really did make my day-I couldn't stop smiling all the way home!!

Congrats on the weight loss!!! It is nice when people actually notice.

I went back to my "old job" and they were shocked that I had finally lost some weight. It makes me think - what did I look like before? But I am happy that they noticed.

Still here. I was bad on Sunday, so I didn't post. But I am back on track now.

Have a good Tuesday.

-Lynne

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by lvgal

So I was just browsing some older threads... and wonder where some of the folks are that were starting.. sounding all excited and all.. then I dont see they post again.. or their stats havent changed or what have you.. leading me to believe they didnt stick around.

LV: I think it's just like everything else. .it's all what you put into it and how motivated you really are. I thinks logging in keeps me more accountable and seeing all the success stories reminds me that there is hope! Even the failures suggest that we are only human and have to try, try again! I ride the same roller coaster but I try to keep it right on track. Besides, I KNOW there are a few things I could be doing differently to jump start again but I choose diet pop and I choose to skip exercise and I don't always drink my water. . those are things that will help you reach goal quicker! Besides, after being on here a while, I see familiar people popping in and out! I lurked forever before I finally decided to give my two cents worth. .now they can't shut me up!

GT: It was only 5:05 pm when I posted that yesterday. It was an incredibily long day and everyone at work was getting on my last NERVE!!! I just hate days like that! Today seems to be shaping up in to a better day!

B - 2 eggs, boiled
L - Shall be Tuna Fish
S - Grilled Pork (Yes, Em. . I think it is legal. .it is, after all, the other white meat!!! If you cook it properly, should be no problemo. .

A

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by Lynnehermena

Still here. I was bad on Sunday, so I didn't post. But I am back on track now.

Ahhh. don't worry about one bad day. .it is important not to have 2 bad days so go, go. go! We have to beat Al. .

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[QUOTE

I went back to my "old job" and they were shocked that I had finally lost some weight. It makes me think - what did I look like before? But I am happy that they noticed.

Yeah I wondered that too-so awful that a stranger noticed???!!!!

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Congrats on the loss Em-Stillmans does really work!!

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[QUOTE=IM2fat I lurked forever before I finally decided to give my two cents worth. .now they can't shut me up!

We're glad we can't shut you up!!!

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Love the new pick IM2-I want that too-unforunately my friends are all skinny!!!

[lvgal]

Good morning!
Well.. I am holding steady at 197 ish... I get off and back on and it says 196.. then 197.2 then 196...LOL.
I did the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred yesterday. OY! She is rough. So when I go on the treadmill... Im usually not getting a sweat going until the 15 min mark or so.. I usually do 45 min.. even tho I am overweight I am pretty strong and have pretty good endurance on the treadmill... I really pust myself..... anyhow.. no joke.. within about 5-8 min of the shred I have sweat starting to pour off me ( im not a sweater by nature)... the thing is.. its really basic stuff.
Jumping jacks, pushups, running in place.. and some lunge like stuff... 20 min workout.
And that is level 1...LOL!!!

So... I still wonder if Im eating enough. Seems I should be losing more with what Im consuming. Yesterday was 2 eggs and a few peices of bacon ( i know not stillman but its what I had and I know "I" need some fat).. then I had 2 HB eggs (1yolk) for lunch, dinner was 5 pieces of beef chunks that I pulled out of the stew I made for the family.
This has been about the amount I have been eating every day... maybe not enough?

Sounds like everyone is doing great! Keep it up!

[EmilyGray]

Wow Sheri! You're doing great! Is there any limit to how much protein we consume? So far today i've already had 70g. That seems like a lot! Also, has anyone found a solution to making coffee taste better without really cheating? It's my biggest weakness. I can't drink it black and without it i've got a terrible headache and i'm exhausted. I'm going to try a couple diet sodas....

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Hi Sheri! Nasty scale! I always sweat more if I do aerobics than if on the bike-no idea why-maybe cos you bounce around more!(or maybe I'm lazier on the bike!)
No idea about the calories-mine are always pretty low these days. A lot of people say tho if the scale isn't moving-do up the calories. Yours do seem low. I haven't really ever upped them that much(scared I will actually put on weight) but did one or two days about 2 weeks ago when I was having a long stall and was fed up with it-and it did seem to stop the stall-went back to low-cal tho. Anyway I have no hunger at all on Stills-except in the morning-I actually have to force myself to have turkey at din.! `

Emily-I just cheat with my tea-just can't drink it black so I put in the tiniest bit of milk-I know it's not on plan but I just figure it is the only carbs I have (well not today cos I had yoghurt!)so it won't do any harm! And I would be seriously miserable if I had to do without my tea!!

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B: 2 boiled eggs
L: grilled turkey breast
S: pot non fat Greek yoghurt (yum!)
D: grilled turkey breast
Exercise: 40mins Pilates 2.5 hours bike

[EmilyGray]

Cupcake - can I call you that?- you are an exersize machine!! I'm so jealous. I just got an elliptical today...off craigslist but it seems to be working really well...my problem is just finding the time to do it with a very very clingy 10 week old.

[lvgal]

Oh how I wish I had a workout machine. I really was getting into the treadmill.
I couldnt believe how fast 45 min goes by when listening to my ipod... helps so much.
I really have a hard time on the ellipitcal.. hurts my knee and hip. I think I have Sciatica issues ... and the way the peddles rotates really hurts it.
Anyhow...
I didnt exercise today.. day of rest.. LOL
But.. I also realized something .. Ive only had 2 eggs and 3 slices of bacon today.
Its now 8:30 pm. I made the family garlic bread and pasta with clam sauce and realized I forgot to take some chicken or something out for me .. so I didnt eat any dinner.
I have to fast anyhow... lol, I am doing my bloodwork tomorrow to test my thyroid levels and I told them to do the full work up since Im there. I havent had everything done since being back to low carb so I will be anxious to hear the results. My last showed that my HDL was low, my LDL was creeping up but more importantly my glucose levels were higher than where they should be. I was drinking a lot of alcohol during that time so that may have been part of it. ( not like binging..LOL, but a few cocktails every few days).
I will check in with you all tomorrow... hope you are doing well!

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Hi Em! You can call me whatever you want!! You are the real hero-doing this with a small baby! I have no children so it's def easier for me to find the time(no excuses!)

[EmilyGray]

Cupcake: It is hard with a small baby but that's what motivates me. I was on bedrest or in the hospital for 7 months of my pregnancy so I think I just got tired of doing nothing. It killed my muscles though. I learned that last night. I did 20 minutes on the eliptical doing the "Fat Burner" program and it kicked my butt!! I think it'd be almost harder without the kids because I'd just think 'oh...i'll exersize later...'. With kids I know there is no later

Sheri: The elliptical DOES hurt more!! I read all this stuff about how it's easier on your joints. That's def. not true. It really hurts! I'd reccomend trying craigslist for a really good deal on one! I couldn't have bought one new...especially during the holidays...but craigslist made it possible! Your pasta sounds SO SO good! It's hard to cook and not taste! I made pancakes 2 morinings in a row for my older 2 and they had Pizza last night. It smelled SO SO good! I hope your bloodwork comes out well!

My weight this morning was 135.9 but last night it was 138 again so I have no idea what it really is. I feel like i'm eating A LOT of food though so i'm just glad to see it seems to be working
Yesterday:
B: 4 egg whites
S: tuna with mustard
L: 3 oz ground lean turkey breast
S: half a thing of sugar free jello ( MY 2 year old ate the rest)
D: 4 oz lean ground beef

[slatman]

Good morning..
A little late getting it going this week

Weight: 209

B: water
L: Pulled Pork
D: Steak

[EmilyGray]

Hey everyone! I was wondering what the plan is for Thanksgiving for you guys? I know it's a week away but it's making me nervous already!