Dr. Stillmans October Bewitching Casting a Skinny Spell On You!!!!!!!!!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

It is really torture getting back on plan when you fall off. So far I have been perfect today. I think I will be fine for the rest of the evening.

I was curious. How do most of your do your chicken? Defrost and cook fresh everyday or cook several days at one?

So did you stay on plan the rest of the evening? I'm positive you did!! If I did, I know you did too!! Cause you know what? We're doing this together!! I need ya girl!!

Chicken.....ugh. So over it. However, I tend to crockpot mine in order to make it really moist and yummy. Frozen with onion soup mix or taco seasoning & salsa are my go to's. Putting it in the crockpot frozen ensures the moisture once it's done!! Fresh chicken always dries out for me!! It's hard for me to eat leftovers of stuff I'm not absolutely gaga over. I usually make enough for 2 days....and my dog gets some hearty portions after that

[Aloha Linz]

Today was a successful day! Yippeee! Feeling under control and that feels GOOOOOOOOOOD. Ate tuna, more tuna, a little of my turkey/beef mixture, and some eggs. Got in around 120 oz of water....errr, crystal light I'm giving up cupcakes this week, then I'll think about giving up crystal light next week. I'm keeping the lesser of the two evils!

Jogged with my dog for half hour this morning, then later did 40 minutes on the treadmill. I usually don't do twice a day workouts, but it just happened today. Want an intense treadmill workout WITHOUT running?

Try this:
Set the incline at the highest you can go (I did 12)
Start at speed 3, and work your way up to speed 4 for 30-60 minutes (I did 40 today). It's grueling and brutal but an amazing, sweaty, low impact workout. Let me know if anyone does this! I know the treadmill isn't very exciting, but the girls keep me company: Gaga, Pink, Katy Perry, Britney....to name a few!!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

Thank you for the post. It really made my night. Unfortunately I can not blame anyone but myself for my weight gain. I had a hysterectomy, quit smoking, and went through serious depression after having cervical cancer. I literally ate a tub of ice cream and a 12" sub sandwich every night. It is amazing I did not gain more than I did. However...a 70lb gain in less than a year is pretty bad.

I have one friend who thought she was eating healthy, veggies and whole grains all the time. She has 20 lbs and a gluten intolerance to show for it. She is doing low carb and says she feels better than she ever has.

Ugh, I could so kill myself for falling for the vegan thing. What a load of crap.

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Oh Bratty!! - But then 1 days, 2 days, a week, a month are under our belt & we feel better (& leaner) than ever!! Keep checking in here, no matter what! Ok? Pinky swear?

xoxo
Lindsey

[CCGirl]

Whew! Got a response from my dad, apparently the info on LC and Crohn's woke him up a bit. Crohn's is the next step after the doctors untreat your UC and will eventually lead to a life of adult diapers, drugs and surgeries then death. I sent him a buttload of links, just hope he actually reads them........

[Mar922]

Morning ladies!!!!

Yesterday was thanksgiving so I had the day of, I have eaten so much this weekend IRS crazy and I have 1 more dinner tonight, I have more or less stayed the same weight ( thank you running) so I an happy but I still feel all bloaty and gross .

And because I know you are all dying to know I have hung out with the neighbor a few more times haha

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Oh Bratty!! I'm hugging you right now!! It's so hard when you fall...and climbing back on is the hardest part. But then 1 days, 2 days, a week, a month are under our belt & we feel better (& leaner) than ever!! Keep checking in here, no matter what! Ok? Pinky swear?

xoxo
Lindsey

Pinky Swear.

It just feels weird checking in with "Hey! I am pigging out on <whatever crap I am eating>!!" Probably because I know you all will say the things I know I need to hear.

I will make a promise to check in no matter what from now on. I need the accountability.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

So did you stay on plan the rest of the evening? I'm positive you did!! If I did, I know you did too!! Cause you know what? We're doing this together!! I need ya girl!!

Chicken.....ugh. So over it. However, I tend to crockpot mine in order to make it really moist and yummy. Frozen with onion soup mix or taco seasoning & salsa are my go to's. Putting it in the crockpot frozen ensures the moisture once it's done!! Fresh chicken always dries out for me!! It's hard for me to eat leftovers of stuff I'm not absolutely gaga over. I usually make enough for 2 days....and my dog gets some hearty portions after that

I made it! I am down 1.5 today. I should be fine now. The first day is the hardest for me. That is a good idea with the chicken. I use the onion soup on beef for my husband but I tend to avoid beef on stills. I will try it with the chicken tomorrow.

Taco seasoning is a new one for me. I will have to try it. Chicken is so bleh after awhile. It is great to keep the flavors changing.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Today was a successful day! Yippeee! Feeling under control and that feels GOOOOOOOOOOD. Ate tuna, more tuna, a little of my turkey/beef mixture, and some eggs. Got in around 120 oz of water....errr, crystal light I'm giving up cupcakes this week, then I'll think about giving up crystal light next week. I'm keeping the lesser of the two evils!

Yay! It always feels great to make it through a day. Good luck giving up the CL. I can't do it. I hate water and would never drink enough of it plain.

I cupcakes! They are not allowed in the house or I would eat them all.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Whew! Got a response from my dad, apparently the info on LC and Crohn's woke him up a bit. Crohn's is the next step after the doctors untreat your UC and will eventually lead to a life of adult diapers, drugs and surgeries then death. I sent him a buttload of links, just hope he actually reads them........

Sorry about your dad. I hope he heads your advice and at least gives it a try.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Mar922

Morning ladies!!!!

Yesterday was thanksgiving so I had the day of, I have eaten so much this weekend IRS crazy and I have 1 more dinner tonight, I have more or less stayed the same weight ( thank you running) so I an happy but I still feel all bloaty and gross .

And because I know you are all dying to know I have hung out with the neighbor a few more times haha

That's awesome. If I even look at anything off diet I gain 5 pounds.
I missed who the neighbor is. I am guessing the male variety?

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Whew! Got a response from my dad, apparently the info on LC and Crohn's woke him up a bit. Crohn's is the next step after the doctors untreat your UC and will eventually lead to a life of adult diapers, drugs and surgeries then death. I sent him a buttload of links, just hope he actually reads them........

Crossing my fingers, toes & eyes for your dad CC!!! He's lucky to have you!!!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by Mar922

Morning ladies!!!!

Yesterday was thanksgiving so I had the day of, I have eaten so much this weekend IRS crazy and I have 1 more dinner tonight, I have more or less stayed the same weight ( thank you running) so I an happy but I still feel all bloaty and gross .

And because I know you are all dying to know I have hung out with the neighbor a few more times haha

Happy belated Turkey day Mar!!! Hope you had fun & indulged on some punkin pie & all the fixin's!! I just love the holidays!!

Soooooo.....talk to us about the neighbor boy! What's the scoop?! More bacon?!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

Pinky Swear.

It just feels weird checking in with "Hey! I am pigging out on <whatever crap I am eating>!!" Probably because I know you all will say the things I know I need to hear.

I will make a promise to check in no matter what from now on. I need the accountability.

Yippppppeeeeeeeee!!! thanks for comitting bratty! I can't tell you how many times I've actually logged on, posted, and didn't mention what I ate AT ALL, because I know it was off plan. It was my way of avoiding you guys, yet still staying in touch. My personality is to give up completely if I fail once, so i'm trying so hard to break that and just stay on task! If I were to come on here & tell you I ate my bodyweight in cupcakes, I know you'd say, "come on Linz, don't sweat it! just get right back on the horse! Shake it off! No big thing chicken wing!" Right?! And we'd do the same for you my sweet!!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

I made it! I am down 1.5 today. I should be fine now. The first day is the hardest for me. That is a good idea with the chicken. I use the onion soup on beef for my husband but I tend to avoid beef on stills. I will try it with the chicken tomorrow.

Taco seasoning is a new one for me. I will have to try it. Chicken is so bleh after awhile. It is great to keep the flavors changing.

Woooo hooooo!! Atta girl!! Ok let's drop another pound tomorrow!! I'm drinking my bodyweight in water today.....with CL!

Why do you avoid beef? Does it stall you? I really do well on it....but I know we're all different. The salsa chicken is awesome!! Sprinkle some low sodium taco seasoing all over your breasts (of chicken!!) and then dump a jar of your favorite salsa all over the top. Let it cook for 6-7 hours on low and it's absolutely divine!! Your house will smell insanely yummy. Anything in the crockpot smells insanely yummy though doesn't it?? I the crockpot!!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

Yay! It always feels great to make it through a day. Good luck giving up the CL. I can't do it. I hate water and would never drink enough of it plain.

I cupcakes! They are not allowed in the house or I would eat them all.

Thank you!! It does feel good to make it though a day....let alone getting a stack of days underneath me!! I'm on day 3 now & feel very focused! Praying it lasts this time.

Oh CL...I just feel so weird drinking a big bottle of colored stuff....and the artificial sweetner. It's done nothing to my appetite, so I'm gonna keep drinking it, guess I just don't feel like a good example to the kids I coach when I'm drinking all that "poison" in front of them. I know, I'm taking this a little far!

I'm convinced cupcakes are from the devil! for the past 2 weeks, I've probably spent over $100 at this cupcake store by my house.....they are 3 bucks a pop and the yummiest, moistest, best frosted little darlings I've ever tasted! I can't just get one....I usually walk away with 4! Peanut butter, black & white, strawberry, mango, java chip, carmel macchiato, double vanilla, red velvet, chocolate macadamia nut, pumpkin......oh it goes on & on! One time, I went in and ordered a dozen and was planning on having a binge fest all day, but I forgot my wallet!! Thank gawd....I am sick sick sick!

[Aloha Linz]

Ok gang! I'm down 2 lbs today to 162! Praying to be in the 150's by the weekend! I am doing higher fat today since I'm lifting weights at 1 today. I'm eating a big bowl of lean ground beef, lean ground turkey & BACON right now!! Probably 2-3 cups worth. Then I won't have anything til after workout which will be my protein shake, glutamine & BCAA's. And then nothing again til 7, if I'm still hungry. With my work schedule it just works out that way. Have a wonderful day everyone!! I won't be back til tonight to check in!! xoxoxo lindsey

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Mar922

Morning ladies!!!!

Yesterday was thanksgiving so I had the day of, I have eaten so much this weekend IRS crazy and I have 1 more dinner tonight, I have more or less stayed the same weight ( thank you running) so I an happy but I still feel all bloaty and gross .

And because I know you are all dying to know I have hung out with the neighbor a few more times haha

Happy Thanksgiving Mar!!!!!!

I can just picture the scene with you and the new meat, er, man (); you lounging on a chaise while he feeds you bacon, wearing a loincloth and waving a huge feather fan.........

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

Pinky Swear.

It just feels weird checking in with "Hey! I am pigging out on <whatever crap I am eating>!!" Probably because I know you all will say the things I know I need to hear.

I will make a promise to check in no matter what from now on. I need the accountability.

Originally Posted by BrattyS

I made it! I am down 1.5 today. I should be fine now. The first day is the hardest for me. That is a good idea with the chicken. I use the onion soup on beef for my husband but I tend to avoid beef on stills. I will try it with the chicken tomorrow.

Taco seasoning is a new one for me. I will have to try it. Chicken is so bleh after awhile. It is great to keep the flavors changing.

All right girl!!!!!!!!

yeah, tell us when you're feeling the urge to eat crap, we'll cheer you to stay straight!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Crossing my fingers, toes & eyes for your dad CC!!! He's lucky to have you!!!

thanks girl......if only he felt that way......

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Happy belated Turkey day Mar!!! Hope you had fun & indulged on some punkin pie & all the fixin's!! I just love the holidays!!

Soooooo.....talk to us about the neighbor boy! What's the scoop?! More bacon?!

see my comment on that boy

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Yippppppeeeeeeeee!!! thanks for comitting bratty! I can't tell you how many times I've actually logged on, posted, and didn't mention what I ate AT ALL, because I know it was off plan. It was my way of avoiding you guys, yet still staying in touch. My personality is to give up completely if I fail once, so i'm trying so hard to break that and just stay on task! If I were to come on here & tell you I ate my bodyweight in cupcakes, I know you'd say, "come on Linz, don't sweat it! just get right back on the horse! Shake it off! No big thing chicken wing!" Right?! And we'd do the same for you my sweet!!

there is no fail, there is pause, play, and rewind........

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Woooo hooooo!! Atta girl!! Ok let's drop another pound tomorrow!! I'm drinking my bodyweight in water today.....with CL!

Why do you avoid beef? Does it stall you? I really do well on it....but I know we're all different. The salsa chicken is awesome!! Sprinkle some low sodium taco seasoing all over your breasts (of chicken!!) and then dump a jar of your favorite salsa all over the top. Let it cook for 6-7 hours on low and it's absolutely divine!! Your house will smell insanely yummy. Anything in the crockpot smells insanely yummy though doesn't it?? I the crockpot!!

O girl, have chicken paprika in the crock now.......can't wait til it's done!

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Thank you!! It does feel good to make it though a day....let alone getting a stack of days underneath me!! I'm on day 3 now & feel very focused! Praying it lasts this time.

Oh CL...I just feel so weird drinking a big bottle of colored stuff....and the artificial sweetner. It's done nothing to my appetite, so I'm gonna keep drinking it, guess I just don't feel like a good example to the kids I coach when I'm drinking all that "poison" in front of them. I know, I'm taking this a little far!

I'm convinced cupcakes are from the devil! for the past 2 weeks, I've probably spent over $100 at this cupcake store by my house.....they are 3 bucks a pop and the yummiest, moistest, best frosted little darlings I've ever tasted! I can't just get one....I usually walk away with 4! Peanut butter, black & white, strawberry, mango, java chip, carmel macchiato, double vanilla, red velvet, chocolate macadamia nut, pumpkin......oh it goes on & on! One time, I went in and ordered a dozen and was planning on having a binge fest all day, but I forgot my wallet!! Thank gawd....I am sick sick sick!

EEK Satan lives near you!

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Ok gang! I'm down 2 lbs today to 162! Praying to be in the 150's by the weekend! I am doing higher fat today since I'm lifting weights at 1 today. I'm eating a big bowl of lean ground beef, lean ground turkey & BACON right now!! Probably 2-3 cups worth. Then I won't have anything til after workout which will be my protein shake, glutamine & BCAA's. And then nothing again til 7, if I'm still hungry. With my work schedule it just works out that way. Have a wonderful day everyone!! I won't be back til tonight to check in!! xoxoxo lindsey

wooooohoooo now we're talkin! 2 pounds...awwwwwwwwwsommmmme!!

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Woooo hooooo!! Atta girl!! Ok let's drop another pound tomorrow!! I'm drinking my bodyweight in water today.....with CL!

Why do you avoid beef? Does it stall you? I really do well on it....but I know we're all different. The salsa chicken is awesome!! Sprinkle some low sodium taco seasoing all over your breasts (of chicken!!) and then dump a jar of your favorite salsa all over the top. Let it cook for 6-7 hours on low and it's absolutely divine!! Your house will smell insanely yummy. Anything in the crockpot smells insanely yummy though doesn't it?? I the crockpot!!

I did not eat beef for almost 15 years. I just started again a few years ago. I do not really care for it (except in greasy hamburger form). It is higher calories so I just save it for when I can eat it the way I want to.

Do you add any water to the slow cooker when you use the onion soup and chicken breast?

I almost spit my water out when I read the breast remark.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by Aloha Linz

Ok gang! I'm down 2 lbs today to 162! Praying to be in the 150's by the weekend! I am doing higher fat today since I'm lifting weights at 1 today. I'm eating a big bowl of lean ground beef, lean ground turkey & BACON right now!! Probably 2-3 cups worth. Then I won't have anything til after workout which will be my protein shake, glutamine & BCAA's. And then nothing again til 7, if I'm still hungry. With my work schedule it just works out that way. Have a wonderful day everyone!! I won't be back til tonight to check in!! xoxoxo lindsey

Beef turkey and bacon sounds yummy.

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Happy Thanksgiving Mar!!!!!!

I can just picture the scene with you and the new meat, er, man (); you lounging on a chaise while he feeds you bacon, wearing a loincloth and waving a huge feather fan.........

[BrattyS]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

EEK Satan lives near you!

Awesome cupcakes!

[BrattyS]

Day two under my belt. Not too bad feeling either. I usually feel like complete crap on day two. I hope the rest of you had a great day. G'night!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Happy Thanksgiving Mar!!!!!!

I can just picture the scene with you and the new meat, er, man (); you lounging on a chaise while he feeds you bacon, wearing a loincloth and waving a huge feather fan.........

Ah ha ha!!! That's hysterical!! GO MAR!! You in all your bacon glory!!

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

O girl, have chicken paprika in the crock now.......can't wait til it's done!

EEK Satan lives near you!




wooooohoooo now we're talkin! 2 pounds...awwwwwwwwwsommmmme!!

CC - anything new from dad?

How do you make the chicken paprika? Sounds yummmmy!

Omg those cupcakes are hysterical and horrible at the same time!! Who on earth would make those?!? So funny!! Must stay away from cupcakes....must stay away from cupcakes....

Thanks for the on the 2 lbs! I'm excited too xoxo

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

I did not eat beef for almost 15 years. I just started again a few years ago. I do not really care for it (except in greasy hamburger form). It is higher calories so I just save it for when I can eat it the way I want to.

Do you add any water to the slow cooker when you use the onion soup and chicken breast?

I almost spit my water out when I read the breast remark.

Good call on the beef....everyone has to figure out what works for them! Especially if you're not a big fan! I adore it, and could eat it all day, every day. Well, I guess not all day, cause that's the beauty of Still's...I can't "binge" on protein! Could you imagine trying to binge on chicken?!?

Ooops I forgot to mention that I add about 1/2 cup water to the chciken & soup mix. But no water to the taco seasoning & salsa concoction!

I just had to "go there" with the breasts! I couldn't resisit

[Aloha Linz]

Originally Posted by BrattyS

Day two under my belt. Not too bad feeling either. I usually feel like complete crap on day two. I hope the rest of you had a great day. G'night!

Great job my dear!! I'm so glad you don't feel like crap....that's the worst feeling. I had that headache yesterday. Ughhhh! Frontal lobe to the max! Sleep well beauty xoxo

[Aloha Linz]

Well guys, I am absolutely, positively, super duperly exhausted!! Not sure if it was the long day, or the lack of eating that did me in, but put a fork in me, I'm done! I had my scheduled beef/turkey/bacon bowl this morning, then my shake during/post workout at about 2ish. Shakes, I feel like, don't even count as meals cause they don't give me any sense of "full". I need to chew my meals! Anyway, didn't eat again til almost 8....I wasn't super hungry, but knew I needed to eat. Was feeling a little shaky & weak. I stopped at Trader Joe's on my way home to pick up a few meaty items.....one of which sparked my fatty appetite was the korean short ribs in the freezer section. They had only 2g carb, but more fat than protein by a lot.... I made them tonight since today was my higher fat day and they were just ok...too much grissle and I just can't eat the grissle like that. Reminds me of The Great Outdoors when John Candy eats the Old 96er!

Here's to another great on plan day tomorrow guys! Love you all, thank you for your support!! It means soooo much to me!! xoxo