Stillmans Firecracker Hotties in July Starts HERE

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by It'stime

Well I made it through today on stillmans and just want to try another day! I hope to be able to just make one more day with you all....Then maybe I'll try the next....

Happy 4th to you all!

Originally Posted by nermo

207 today down 1 yayyyyyyyyyyy I am back in the game!

woot woot!

Originally Posted by Cyone

Good morning all!!

Down 1.6 today Loving it not bad at all for a holiday so glad I stayed on track
A total of 5.5 lbs for Stillmans since I started last week, even with 4 off days. Fully committed to plan today hopefully just meat,eggs, and salad this week and to hit the 10lb loss mark.

Have a great day ladies!

alllllllllright!



Walked two miles this morning, finally back out after six weeks of either intolerable rain or bugs.go me!

[akagal20]

Hello
Ok I'm back from my tropical cruise vacation
Ive been gone for five days with no scale, endless buffets, drinks and desserts galore!

The cruise was just ok, nothing special to be quote honest
We will try to plan something more to our liking
This was a planned family trip that we had to double as a honeymoon!
Yuk right ?!?

We made it through

Ok so I have a food and status report
Just to let everyone know that going on a vacay does not have to mean loads of weight gain and to cause us to go off track again for good
The last time I went on vacation I gained weight and then just kept eating bad after that and gained 15 lbs an kept going

This time, the story was a little different
I worked out only twice ( 30 min power walks at the track)
I ate heavy in the mornings and semi heavy at lunch and kept dinner light
I did have a few late midnight pizza eatings
Ugh
Overall not horrible but I didn't do as well as I wanted
Fortunately all the " real food" worked through my system so I was able to go to the restroom quite regularly, I was thankful for that

So I weighed this morn and took out my tape measure too
I'm up only 1.8 lbs and my measurements are exactly the same

Can you believe that? About 2 lbs gain after 5 days cruise

Let's just say that Is proof that stillmans teaches us smarter habits and how to manage in situations outside of our control! We can have some good things but not completely lose it and spoil our efforts

Now I can focus on my lifetime maintain situation and see If I can create the perfect program

Stills program has given me the power to eat but stay slim

This week i get to use the 1.8 lbs gain as an excuse to eat clean for a bit

[sallyb]

Originally Posted by momtocj7mea

Title works for me!! I have Lyle Mcdonald's book if anyone is interested just pm me I know some were talking about it on the June thread.

Hi there

I am interested in Lyle Mcdonald's book as I train and need the energy and am finding I just dont have this with Stillmans.
I have kept off the weight I lost with stillmans but have away to go.

many thanks

[CCGirl]

Tanya WTG!!!!!!!! Did you at least try to have fun?

[CCGirl]

Lyle McDonald - Bodyrecomposition

that's his site I think

[Mar922]

Morning!

I had another dog related episode last night but didn't binge eat and even got some cuddle time in with the puppies and my big man (big dog, no real man in the picture hahah )

Here is the episode of Marissa's life last night:

So last night I took Dexter to the dog park again and he got into another scrap with a different BIG male dog luckily this time it was
my friend's dog and she managed to drag him off so I am thinking he doesn't like other young male dogs, someone told me that it takes
about 6 months for the testosterone to work its way out of the system after a dog is neutered so I am wondering if that has something to do with it? After the dog "fight" I took Dexter home because he wouldn't calm down and went back to the park with my dogs... well apparently Dexter can escape his kennel because I got home and he had ruined 3 sets of my blinds, 2 I can still roll up but the 3rd one is destroyed AND he somehow let the puppies out so I walk into the door and stepped right into a big pile of poop! And then at 3 am Bones decided that peeing in my kitchen was a good idea, this is the dog that has been house trained forever and has never had an accident in the house! I don't think it was an accident..... On the plus side Maggie's tummy problem is doing a lot better! so there was no huge clean up today!

[akagal20]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Tanya WTG!!!!!!!! Did you at least try to have fun?

CC

Yes for sure, we did have a great deal of fun.

we drank HEAVY and soaked up a ton of sun
We both have very dark tans

We tried our best and were able to get in tons of beach time and fruity drinks once we hit the Bahamas

-Tanya

[akagal20]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Tanya WTG!!!!!!!! Did you at least try to have fun?

Proof of fun ( mai tai included)

[Getting there!!!]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

Week 1 of my PSMF experiment is done, down 5.6 pounds! I was coming off of a week of low carb the week before, bringing me to 11 pounds as my 2 week total. I'm happy with that!

looks like it's really working for you!!

[Getting there!!!]

Originally Posted by nermo

207 today down 1 yayyyyyyyyyyy I am back in the game!

Yay!!

[Getting there!!!]

Originally Posted by Cyone

Good morning all!!

Down 1.6 today Loving it not bad at all for a holiday so glad I stayed on track
A total of 5.5 lbs for Stillmans since I started last week, even with 4 off days. Fully committed to plan today hopefully just meat,eggs, and salad this week and to hit the 10lb loss mark.

Have a great day ladies!

Yay!

[Hazelsmrf]

Carnival? You didn't like it? I've loved our cruises, I really want to plan one for Jan 2013 but I think the friends are leaning more towards an all inclusive resort, boooo It's so great that you managed to only gain 2 pounds! I had a week cruise in January and that was NOT the case for me, but I ate absolutely horridly. I had that bad mentality "I should eat everything that looks good because right after this I'll have to diet hard!". Horrible, horrible thinking. Next time I'll keep lunch light and just have whatever looks good on the supper menu in the dining room, and stay away from the cakes at the specialty coffee shop, and stay away from any snacking between meals.

[Getting there!!!]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

woot woot!


alllllllllright!



Walked two miles this morning, finally back out after six weeks of either intolerable rain or bugs.go me!

Go you!!!..........it's nearly too hot to do anything here!!

[akagal20]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

Carnival? You didn't like it? I've loved our cruises, I really want to plan one for Jan 2013 but I think the friends are leaning more towards an all inclusive resort, boooo It's so great that you managed to only gain 2 pounds! I had a week cruise in January and that was NOT the case for me, but I ate absolutely horridly. I had that bad mentality "I should eat everything that looks good because right after this I'll have to diet hard!". Horrible, horrible thinking. Next time I'll keep lunch light and just have whatever looks good on the supper menu in the dining room, and stay away from the cakes at the specialty coffee shop, and stay away from any snacking between meals.

Hello there!

Yes it was Carnival, I have been on so many Carnival cruises, I think I am just completely over the whole thing.
My hubb and I do prefer the all inclusive resorts these days.
This trip was not our plan, it was a family trip that we were asked to go on , so we kind of just had to do what we were told.

-Tanya

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by chrissym

Ugh. I am going to try this again.

So, what has been stopping my success? It's just the first 3 days. i can eat nothing but low fat protein after that for weeks. But the 1st three days is so difficult. What helps people? You who have been successful with stillman's, what did you do to make it through the first 3 days? I'd love to hear it. It isn't the carbs I crave, it is the fats. That is the tough part for me. What do you do to help yourself with the fat cravings?

Plan for the day:
2 hours cleaning for exercise
7-8 med eggs (560-640 cals)
coffee
water

I'm really no expert but this time around I found that I upped my fat for the first few days and it was much, much easier. . Had my cheeseburger and some grilled steak. . I found that after day 3 my cravings were gone. .

The only other thing that seemed to help me. . SLEEP! Seriously. .O. .and hot coffee.. broth!

You can do this. . I struggle, myself . . but you just have to make up your mind. . Do it for you. . Do it to feel better. Do it to look better! You can do it. . and so can I! Let's roll. . .

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by nermo

207 today down 1 yayyyyyyyyyyy I am back in the game!

Hugss to you Nermo!! I knew you could do it!!1

[IM2fat]

Cy! Awesome. . Holidays are for losin!!

[IM2fat]

Tanya; Awesome Job. .

[IM2fat]

Ok. so i'm trying to lay off the scale until Thursday. don't ask me why I picked Thursday. just seemed like a good idea. . If it doesn't report anything down. I'm going to toss it out in the garage and get a new one.. .

Eating Tuna and chicken today. O. .and an egg or two. . that's my plan and I'm stickin to it!

[Hazelsmrf]

Originally Posted by akagal20

Hello there!

Yes it was Carnival, I have been on so many Carnival cruises, I think I am just completely over the whole thing.
My hubb and I do prefer the all inclusive resorts these days.
This trip was not our plan, it was a family trip that we were asked to go on , so we kind of just had to do what we were told.

-Tanya

How do you find the AI food compares to the Carnival dining room, I love the food on the cruise, that's why I was worried I might be less than impressed with resort food, or get bored with being in one spot all the time. And I think I'd miss the casino, I must have spent about 4 hours a day last cruise at the blackjack tables I think I broke even! Next vacation is with kids though, our cruises have all been adults only, that's why they are leaning towards a family AI rather than a cruise.

[CCGirl]

Casey Anthony not guilty

I KNEW it, I swear

[CCGirl]

yay maitais good girl Tanya!

GT Dad is still cruising around Budapest......lovely pics so far.
Warm here, too but still have the windows open, not muggy enough for the a/c.

yay IM, so far today two eggs and some short ribs, so delish

O Mar, mama said there would be days like that.......I am thankful the horses don't live inside with us

[momtocj7mea]

Hello everyone!! Looks like everyone did great and had a wonderful holiday. I stayed on plan for the most part but did more of a Lyle's plan because I had veggies. So far today...protein only, I am so ready to be done I am just going to do it already.

Tanya, you look great and that Mai Tai looks pretty darn good right now and I am not even a drinker, lol! I am very encouraged that you only regained around 2lbs. Leaves me some hope I can keep this weight off this time around.

I didn't follow the trial but I had a feeling Casey was going to be found not guilty

Gonna have fish and shrimp for a few days, grilled some the other day and it was pretty good

Hang in there guys, we can do this!

[momtocj7mea]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Ok. so i'm trying to lay off the scale until Thursday. don't ask me why I picked Thursday. just seemed like a good idea. . If it doesn't report anything down. I'm going to toss it out in the garage and get a new one.. .

Eating Tuna and chicken today. O. .and an egg or two. . that's my plan and I'm stickin to it!

My scale is going all crazy on me too! Decided to wait until Saturday morning to weigh in so we will see otherwise I am with you, gonna smash it and get a new one, lol.

[Cyone]

I want some watermelon so bad! I gotta get in the gym tonight so I wonder if having a few pieces would hurt, I had some yesterday and still lost so we will see!

[Hazelsmrf]

I got a new scale last year because my scale was being completely stupid with weights... I'd get on, it would say one thing. I would get off, my husband would get on (to force it to "reset"), then I'd get on it again and it would have a completely different weight. If I picked up a 5 pound weight it did not register as exactly 5 pounds heavier. I did a ton of research and ended up buying the EatSmart scale (look it up on Amazon), it had a ton of 5 star reviews, I've had it for a year and it's always been extremely accurate. I can step on 30 times and it'll read the same weight. Someone else can step on it and I'll step on after and it goes back to the same weight. I get on with my son in my arms and it shows exactly my weight + my son's weight. Love it!

[CCGirl]

Low Sodium, Low Salt, Heart Healthy Cooking

apparently the Hebrew National reduced fat hot dogs are the lowest sodium..........the site is a good read for other low sodium options.

[CCGirl]

OMG you guys and yer scales........mine is an old dial one, if I don't like the number I kick it to a new spot

Momto what's yer secret to grilled shrimp? I loathe the prep and peeling them....

[Cyone]

I'm considering doing a fruit detox:


Here’s a simple 7-day detox plan that most people in good health can follow. This is an effective but not too aggressive detox:




1) On days one and two, stick with liquids. Drink only pure spring or filtered water, water with lemon squeezed into it, herbal teas, juiced leafy greens, or bone broth. I like to use 50% water mixed with 50% coconut water since coconut water has valuable electrolytes in it. It's a good idea to drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids daily up to a maximum of about 100 ounces per day. Avoid fasting if you are taking prescription drugs, if you have hypoglycemia, diabetes, or another medical condition (such as pregnancy), or if you feel dizzy, nauseated, or experience cramps.


2) On days three through seven, add brown rice (1 cup throughout the day), fruits, and vegetables. Try to stick with organic produce. Cruciferous vegetables--such as bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, rutabagas, and turnips--are particularly effective at activating those enzymes in the liver that promote the natural detoxification process. *I stick to greens, greens, greens during these days. *You can add healthy oils on top, such as olive, avocado or coconut oil. You should eat portion sizes appropriate to your hand size as per Eat-Clean Diet Recharged (page 405) and eat 6 small meals each day. Healthy fats, Remember, NO breads or pastas. This is basically a strict Eat-Clean plan like The Eat-Clean Diet Stripped, however, protein is coming from brown rice and bone broth.


3) Consider herbs and supplements in addition to your standard multivitamin. Chlorophyll-rich "green" products—for example, those containing wheat grass, barley grass, or various types of algae—are a source of beta-carotene and other vitamins and minerals. Although studies are lacking, many people claim these green drinks and powders provide an energy boost. It is really important to take a good vitamin C supplement throughout the detox.


4) After 7 days return to your normal Eat-Clean Diet plan.


5) I maintained a normal workout schedule, but we are all different. You may need to go lighter. This could be an opportunity to try an equally detoxifying workout routine such as Bikram or Moksha yoga (aka hot yoga). Sweating it out in an infra-red sauna is similar. Remember, listen to your body to decide how much activity you can do.


**AS MENTIONED ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT DETOX WHILE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING**


This is kinda like the Stillman Inches Off plan I was thinking of doing this one week thisn Stillmans 3 weeks every month until I hit goal. Anybody game?

[CCGirl]

I don't see any fruit in there