Meaty May

[Maerow]

Count me in!

I am so happy to see this thread! I have been reading about Stillmans and it sounds awesome so I am giving it a try!

Some background for me is in order I guess as I haven't posted here in a hella long time. ....I've been in Atkins maintenance for the last couple of years, I hit goal at 130lbs but I have gained about 6lbs slowly over the years. I want to take that off and hit 125 for an upcoming cruise to Alaska in August...that's 14 weeks to take off 11lbs. I would like to think this would be easy but I know my body and it's gonna be a catfight and a half.

Breakfast: 1 cup of cottage cheese (regular, but it's the last bit of cottage cheese in my house so I am using it up today, then I will be buying some fat free cottage cheese later today when I go shopping).

Lunch: egg drop soup, making that today for the first time for lunch, woohoo!
Dinner: going to make myself a turkey or chicken burger with a tiny bit of mustard

Edit: ...it's still morning here and I am already at three glasses of water...going to work in the 8 glasses a day, I never drink that much normally...

Wish me luck, and good luck to you ladies! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!

[FattyPatty]

That's great Butterfly!

But I have one question, what exactly is Kerrygold butter and where can I get some, I'm dying to have some butter! :blush:


Brum

[Mar922]

I stuck to my menu last night!

Saturdays Menu:
B: 2 HB eggs, with 1 yolk, chai tea with splenda
L: 1 or 2 chicken breasts
D: Salmon fillets

I am going to a social tonight so I may have an extra chicken breast before I go

[Butterflymama]

Originally Posted by BrumbyBabe

That's great Butterfly!

But I have one question, what exactly is Kerrygold butter and where can I get some, I'm dying to have some butter! :blush:

Well, butter is not allowed on Stillman's, but Kerrygold butter is imported from Ireland and is from grassfed cows, which means it is high in CLA, which is actually good for weight loss. I haven't been eating it while on Stillman's since it's not "on plan", but I figured that it wouldn't hurt to have a bit last night, especially since the steak was very lean. It didn't affect my weightloss.

[Butterflymama]

OK, food today was:

leftover steak & a little more butter
1 fillet of grilled mahi mahi
1/2 cup cottage cheese (Nancy's organic, with live cultures, lowfat)
water, water, water
black coffee w/stevia

[FattyPatty]

Well I broke down and cheated Saturday...

Saturday am weight: 209.0



B-1 HB egg
1 med. cheese crisp
1 cup of black coffee
water


L-6 boiled shrimp with about 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 SF Jello Chocolate Mousse cups
***Here's where I went temporarily insane: I whisked together a package of SF Vanilla pudding with a half a can of coconut milk and made something that was supposed to resemble a SF, LC vanilla mousse...wasn't very tasty so I wouldn't recommend trying it but that sure didn't keep me from eating it like it was going to be my last meal
some water but certainly not what I was supposed to be drinking

D-1 bleu cheese burger (no bun or LTM)
***Another lapse: I chose friend onion tanglers as my side and ate all of them on my plate, dipping each mouthful into a generous amount of Ranch dressing...:blush:
diet pepsi


S-After dinner I made my husband take me to the local ice cream parlor whereupon I wantonly partook of 2 scoops of ice cream covered in fudge and topped with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry...and to add insult to injury I also ate a waffle cone dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles...


Ugghhhh....can't wait to see the scale tomorrow


Brum

[Mar922]

I have decided that on sundays I will allow myself 1 treat (ie a chocolate bar or something small) unless my weightloss stops

Sundays Menu:

B and L: 1/2 c ground beef 2 homemade protein bars
D: 1/4c ground beef, 1 hb egg

Snack: Chocolate coverecd marzipan bar :blush: It was way too sweet and I hated it but I think it will stop me from cheating for a while so maybe it was ok? haha

[Mar922]

Monday Menu

B: 2 HB eggs
L: 1/2 c ground beef
D:1/2 greound beef

Lots of water!

I hate ground beef which is how I am eating so little but I cooked it all up and I'm determined to eat it haha

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by Mar922

Monday Menu

B: 2 HB eggs
L: 1/2 chicken breast w/ lettuce and cukes, and pickles and dressing
S:1/2 ground beef
D: 1/2 c ground beef
Lots of water!

I hate ground beef which is how I am eating so little but I cooked it all up and I'm determined to eat it haha

My mom made me eat a salad for lunch so add that

[Maerow]

B: 3 eggs
L: 2 hard boiled eggs
S: SF/FF yogurt
D: 2 eggs
Snack: egg drop soup

Very eggy day for me but Sunday was a crash and burn day, I was fine until dinner, went to family's house for dinner and the menu was chinese. I had lots and lots of veggies, but the salt and sugar coating everything did me in. Basically starting over.

I have cravings so bad today I ended eating a ton of eggs, just to keep myself out of the bad stuff. Not even weighing myself today. bleh.

You are doing so great Butterfly, a real inspiration!

[Mar922]

Tuesdays Menu
B: Tuna w/ bit of Mayo
L: 1/2 c of Ground beef
D: 1/2 c of ground beef or Salmon filet

I had 3 protein bars last nigth I don't know why but I am sure that will affect my weight but I am not weighing myself for a couple days just so I don't have to see it

[Soldier On]

Dear LC Friends,

So here's my story!! Please forgive me for the long intro posting.

As of May 8, my weight loss has officially stalled, especially since my big pig out on a whole Domino's 12" medium pizza-1800 c, (daily total, 2420 c, fat 115g, net carbs 211g, prot 127g), on 5/6 . I stopped eating by 8p, but I felt "hung over" the next day. Do you think this is the fall out? Carb drunk? LOL That day I weighed in at 221. 2 days later I am at 219, but still in ketosis. (BTW, I have been in ketosis since Atkins on 4/4/11.) This is a stall, considering I was losing 1 lb per day. However, I have lost 1" in my waist. Yay!!

I switched to Stillman because I found I was eating too many calories on Atkins , mostly fat, so on May 1, after fasting for 1 1/2 days--37 hrs., I loosely followed Stillman's repetition diet of egg and tomato, mostly. Lots of herbal tea, water more than 80 oz. I had 2 large eggs, 1/2 tomato, 1 tbs mayo, 2 or 3 times per day, a little spices, no added salt, sometimes 4c coffee, bullion, shredded asiago/parmesan/romano cheese (full fat), no carb soy protein isolate for a shake with choco powder, 1 serving green beans, Sweet & Low. I.F. for every other day, for between 500-700 cals per day. I lost 1 lb per day.

Additionally, each day I take a basic multi (which is not really adequate for calcium, potassium, B12, Vit C), 1/8 cup of apple cider vinegar in 2 cups water, and a self-administered B12 injection containing 500mcg of B12, in addition to a blood pressure med w/a diuretic. I believe my BP is well under control (maybe a little low) and I may need to have the Doc remove me from it soon. (He's the one who wants me under 200 by 6/30.)

I have analyzed (LOL!) my eating during the Stillman losing weight period, 5/1-5/5: 1) under 700 cals but was shooting for 500; 2) 15 net carbs, 3) higher fat, at least 43g fat, more than half the total calories (equivalent to fat grams in extra large eggs; 4) in dark ketosis - 80 mg; 5)energy output the same - 40 min walk; 6)used an IF approach-no solid food after 9p, no breakfast next day, lunch at 2p; 7) lots of herbal tea, water mostly (80+ oz). This worked as long as I had fat in my diet. I lost 7.5 lbs in a week, even with the big pig out.

After my big pig out and beginning 5/8, I thought I should cut back on fat and ate fish, green beans, higher carb dressing on the fish, more coffee, some melon. In other words, higher cals (1000-1100), higher net carbs (23-28) and lower fat (18g). Coffee was a good diuretic but I think it added to my low blood sugar response at night causing cravings for food and sugar. I snacked pickles and some cantaloupe melon. I have both Stillman books, so I know we are to keep fat low and don't count calories if we follow him strictly. But...

So, for now, I will eliminate coffee, bullion, higher carb (8g/2Tbs) dressing (even though it is TJ's yummy Asian ginger), melon and no cottage cheese. I will go back to the egg/tomato with mayo, some fish, chicken to increase fat at little, but under 700 cals/day. He has many diet variations to help accomplish this. I.F. is good for training appetite. I am having coffee for breakfast today, just to test my theory on low blood sugar. I hope to lose 5 lbs this week, down to 215 by May 15 Weigh In.

I will increase exercise after I reach my first goal of 198 lbs.

Friends, any and all comments and suggestions are asked for and welcomed. Maybe I'm panicking. So many of you are doing so well, losing steadily over the short and long term. I want to be part of that group.

_____________________________

Dee
Still Soldiering On - A Special Forces Covert Op!! Target Date: 6/30/2011

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by Soldier On

Dear LC Friends,

So here's my story!! Please forgive me for the long intro posting.

As of May 8, my weight loss has officially stalled, especially since my big pig out on a whole Domino's 12" medium pizza-1800 c, (daily total, 2420 c, fat 115g, net carbs 211g, prot 127g), on 5/6 . I stopped eating by 8p, but I felt "hung over" the next day. Do you think this is the fall out? Carb drunk? LOL That day I weighed in at 221. 2 days later I am at 219, but still in ketosis. (BTW, I have been in ketosis since Atkins on 4/4/11.) This is a stall, considering I was losing 1 lb per day. However, I have lost 1" in my waist. Yay!!

I switched to Stillman because I found I was eating too many calories on Atkins , mostly fat, so on May 1, after fasting for 1 1/2 days--37 hrs., I loosely followed Stillman's repetition diet of egg and tomato, mostly. Lots of herbal tea, water more than 80 oz. I had 2 large eggs, 1/2 tomato, 1 tbs mayo, 2 or 3 times per day, a little spices, no added salt, sometimes 4c coffee, bullion, shredded asiago/parmesan/romano cheese (full fat), no carb soy protein isolate for a shake with choco powder, 1 serving green beans, Sweet & Low. I.F. for every other day, for between 500-700 cals per day. I lost 1 lb per day.

Additionally, each day I take a basic multi (which is not really adequate for calcium, potassium, B12, Vit C), 1/8 cup of apple cider vinegar in 2 cups water, and a self-administered B12 injection containing 500mcg of B12, in addition to a blood pressure med w/a diuretic. I believe my BP is well under control (maybe a little low) and I may need to have the Doc remove me from it soon. (He's the one who wants me under 200 by 6/30.)

I have analyzed (LOL!) my eating during the Stillman losing weight period, 5/1-5/5: 1) under 700 cals but was shooting for 500; 2) 15 net carbs, 3) higher fat, at least 43g fat, more than half the total calories (equivalent to fat grams in extra large eggs; 4) in dark ketosis - 80 mg; 5)energy output the same - 40 min walk; 6)used an IF approach-no solid food after 9p, no breakfast next day, lunch at 2p; 7) lots of herbal tea, water mostly (80+ oz). This worked as long as I had fat in my diet. I lost 7.5 lbs in a week, even with the big pig out.

After my big pig out and beginning 5/8, I thought I should cut back on fat and ate fish, green beans, higher carb dressing on the fish, more coffee, some melon. In other words, higher cals (1000-1100), higher net carbs (23-28) and lower fat (18g). Coffee was a good diuretic but I think it added to my low blood sugar response at night causing cravings for food and sugar. I snacked pickles and some cantaloupe melon. I have both Stillman books, so I know we are to keep fat low and don't count calories if we follow him strictly. But...

So, for now, I will eliminate coffee, bullion, higher carb (8g/2Tbs) dressing (even though it is TJ's yummy Asian ginger), melon and no cottage cheese. I will go back to the egg/tomato with mayo, some fish, chicken to increase fat at little, but under 700 cals/day. He has many diet variations to help accomplish this. I.F. is good for training appetite. I am having coffee for breakfast today, just to test my theory on low blood sugar. I hope to lose 5 lbs this week, down to 215 by May 15 Weigh In.

I will increase exercise after I reach my first goal of 198 lbs.

Friends, any and all comments and suggestions are asked for and welcomed. Maybe I'm panicking. So many of you are doing so well, losing steadily over the short and long term. I want to be part of that group.

_____________________________

Dee
Still Soldiering On - A Special Forces Covert Op!! Target Date: 6/30/2011

Hi Soldier,

This thread is for Menus and I think you would get much more support from all the wonderful ladies on the Marvelous May thread, so hop on over and then you can talk to everyone and you can post your menus here too if you want accountability.

[Soldier On]

Oops! Sorry. Saw the menus and thought this was the place. I'll just hop on over.

Thanks.

Dee

[Maerow]

Doing good today!

Breakfast: three eggs, 1 slice of cooked ham (too salty I think), bit of cheese,
Snack: sf/ff yogurt
Lunch: two boiled eggs
Dinner: 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese and some plain skinless chicken
Snack: sf/ff yogurt

Lots and LOTS of tea. I have stopped drinking coffee because I need too much cream to make it taste good. I can drink tea plain with sweetner.

[Mar922]

Thursday Menu:

B: sf Jello mixed with 1 C dry curd cottage cheese
L: 2 cans Tuna w/ lemon and pepper
D: 2 Chicken Breasts

Lots of CL and water to drink!

[Butterflymama]

Yesterday was grilled chicken, lean ground beef, and 1/2 cup FF Fage.

Today I've had 2 eggs. Will probably eat more grilled chicken, and maybe ground turkey for dinner.

[Mar922]

Friday Menu (I will be eating the same thing all weekend actually)

B: omelet made with 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp ground beef and 2 tbsp ricotta (this made 2 servings)
S: Jello and cottage cheese pudding
L: 2 Chicken Breasts
S: 1/2 can Tuna with lemon and pepper
D: 2 pork chops
Dessert: Ricotta ice cream

[Butterflymama]

Today is:

B: black coffee w/stevia drops
L: turkey burger w/homemade ketchup
S: turkey burger w/homemade ketchup
S: black coffee w/stevia drops
D: not sure yet

[Butterflymama]

Today's super boring menu was:

B: black coffee w/stevia drops
L: turkey burger w/homemade ketchup
S: turkey burger w/homemade ketchup
S: black coffee w/stevia drops
D: 2 turkey burgers w/homemade ketchup
Lots and lots of water

[It'stime]

Originally Posted by Mar922

I have decided to start a thread for my strict May because I don't want to take over the Marvelous May board with Menus. I am going to write my menu for evryday on here to give myself accountability. If anyone else wants to do a strict May with me feel free to put your menus up too andmaybe we can give each other ideas.

I like it,,,,I like it,,,may I join

[Mar922]

Originally Posted by It'stime

I like it,,,,I like it,,,may I join

You sure can!

[Mar922]

Todays Menu:

B: .5 Turkey breast, lemon pudding (made with ricotta and jello)
L: .5 Turkey Breast, rasperrry Pudding
S: 4 HB eggs (I probably wonèt eat them all but I have them just in case
D: Salmon Fillet
S: lemon Pudding (if I want it)

Drinks: CL and black coffee and water

[Butterflymama]

Today's menu:

B: 2 eggs over easy & 1 leftover scallop
L: 8 scallops (yes, I'm over-doing it on the scallops)
D: burgers w/SF ketchup
Black coffee w/stevia
Water, water, water

[Butterflymama]

Today's menu:

B: 2 eggs over easy & 1 leftover scallop
L: 8 scallops (yes, I'm over-doing it on the scallops)
S: 1/2 C FF Fage
S: 1/4 C FF cottage cheese
D: burgers w/SF ketchup
Black coffee w/stevia
Water, water, water

Had to stop in and add my snacks. I'm having a hungry sort of day.

[Mar922]

Tuesday Menu

B: 1/2 lemon Pudding
S: HB egg
L: Portabello musroom and roast veggies (definitely not stillmans friendly haha)
S: HB egg
D: 2 Turkey scallopini
S: Lemon Pudding or HB egg, haven't decided yet

Drinks: Coffee, coffee water, cl

[Butterflymama]

B: coffee w/ a tiny bit of coconut oil
L: 2 lean burger patties with mustard and a few slices of Farmer's Cheese
D: probably grilled chicken

Lots of water and more black coffee w/stevia

[Mar922]

Wednesday Menu

B: 1/2 lemon Pudding
L: 2 Turkey scallopini
D: Salmon Fillet
S: Lemon Pudding or HB egg, haven't decided yet

Drinks: Coffee, coffee water, cl, diet coke

[It'stime]

starting tomorrow,,,,been celebrating all week long, gained 5 pounds but will be done today,,,,,Wedding,,,,Birthdays etc....