May Stillman's QWL Losers Rockin' it to Memorial Day Skinny!

[Mim]

Originally Posted by nermo

Hello peeps. Just droppin' by to let u all know I have my good days and my really hard days but I am at a total loss of 9 pounds. I can do it but maybe at a slower pace. So far 5 straight stillman days.

It is so good to "see" you again! Post more!

[purekitten]

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

Hey ladies!
I just weighed myself, and even though I've only been on the diet since yesterday, I lost 5.2 pounds!
SO lost .4, but today was his first real day.

WOW that's great! Keep the work up! I'm SO happy for you!
(insert round of applause)

So yesterday I did the fat fast for 1 day and am down from 133.6 to 131, so down 2.6 lbs. I'll be staying on the fat fast for another few days then going back to Stillman's. Happy to have moved the scale, and its a good thing because in march I was on track for awhile until I reached about 129, then I stalled for over a week and the frustration did me in until I just binged out of anger.

[purekitten]

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

I think it might be coming off fast for me because I've never had to diet before. Then once I had my son, it's like I could NOT get rid of the weight I put on.
This is so motivating!

Just noticed you're from Northern California too!

[BrandyLandon]

Originally Posted by purekitten

Just noticed you're from Northern California too!

What part are you from?

[Mim]

Hmmmmm, I am hungry. I've been hungry all day! I have been eating - on plan of course, but I can't get full! I am truly hungry. This has never happened to me before.

[IM2fat]

Huggs everyone. . too tired and too headachy to post much. I wasn't the greatest today but I think, taking everything into consideration, I did OK. . Not great. .not good just OK. . I'll recover and weigh in again on Tuesday. .

Talk to you tomorrow. . Nighty Nite!

[BrandyLandon]

Today was day 3 for me, and probably the hardest!
I was craving bread, and veggies, and soda.
I resisted the temptation though! I came home, had an egg, and grabbed a flavored sparkling water, and now I'm ok :] I hope everybody else did okay today!

[SrfrGirl]

Hi everyone. I am new to Stillman's and so, would like to join you for ideas and support. I've read the diet and the recipe thread. I think I can do this with your help. I'm a zero carber before today.
Today was day one. I will see what the scale says in the a.m. Not sure if Stillman's works that soon. Looking forward to your words of wisdom and the commradery.
More tomorrow.

[BrandyLandon]

Originally Posted by SrfrGirl

Hi everyone. I am new to Stillman's and so, would like to join you for ideas and support. I've read the diet and the recipe thread. I think I can do this with your help. I'm a zero carber before today.
Today was day one. I will see what the scale says in the a.m. Not sure if Stillman's works that soon. Looking forward to your words of wisdom and the commradery.
More tomorrow.

Welcome!
I'm pretty new too.
It works pretty fast actually!
We'll it did for me, I lost 5 pounds after doing it for two days :]

[SrfrGirl]

That's great Brandy! Congrats on that loss!

And just what I needed to hear.

[BrandyLandon]

Ladies, I just weighed myself.
I'm at 200.2!
That's 7.2 pounds since Friday!
Is this even possible?!

[Angelstill]

Originally Posted by SrfrGirl

Hi everyone. I am new to Stillman's and so, would like to join you for ideas and support. I've read the diet and the recipe thread. I think I can do this with your help. I'm a zero carber before today.
Today was day one. I will see what the scale says in the a.m. Not sure if Stillman's works that soon. Looking forward to your words of wisdom and the commradery.
More tomorrow.

you're going to it here .... I am doing amazing on low carb and zero carb .... I am looking into the 3 or five day fat fast diet plan it is a lot of whipped cream and splenda

[Angelstill]

Totally on plan .... Went out with friends to a bar had ice water with lemon slice .... Pot roast din din and water water water water oh and did I say water ? Oh and espresso for breakfast ....

[Angelstill]

At the end of each week that I stay on plan I am going to treat myself to a sweet treat non food of course like a spa day , new clothes, a bouquet of flowers.... perhaps a new bottle perfume and a night or day for myself ....

[BrandyLandon]

Originally Posted by Angelstill

you're going to it here .... I am doing amazing on low carb and zero carb .... I am looking into the 3 or five day fat fast diet plan it is a lot of whipped cream and splenda

Oh what is the 3-5 day fat fast diet plan?
I haven't heard of that yet!

[Angelstill]

Does eating low carb cause insomnia ?I only ask because it is 2:34 am and I am full of energy !!!! I took an allergy pill and it causes drowsiness so it says on the box but not for me and my head is still pounding

[Angelstill]

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

Oh what is the 3-5 day fat fast diet plan?
I haven't heard of that yet!

It is a 3 or 5 day mini meals of high fat zero carb meals to help unstall or speed up ketosis
foods like cream, sugar free peanutbutter .... Small mini meals throughout the day s ....

[BrandyLandon]

Originally Posted by Angelstill

It is a 3 or 5 day mini meals of high fat zero carb meals to help unstall or speed up ketosis
foods like cream, sugar free peanutbutter .... Small mini meals throughout the day s ....

:O is there a website that has a list of what you can, and cant eat?
I LOVE peanut butter. <3

[BrandyLandon]

Actually I just found one!
Sounds like something I would do if I stall eventually.

[Angelstill]

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

Ladies, I just weighed myself.
I'm at 200.2!
That's 7.2 pounds since Friday!
Is this even possible?!

WTG!!!!! WOot ! WOot !

[Angelstill]

Yesssss Peanutbutter is amazing just go to your neighborhood health food store for fresh sugarfree peanutbutter ....

[Mim]

Originally Posted by Angelstill

Does eating low carb cause insomnia ?I only ask because it is 2:34 am and I am full of energy !!!! I took an allergy pill and it causes drowsiness so it says on the box but not for me and my head is still pounding

I hope you finally got to sleep! Yes, it does cause insomnia for some in the beginning. I have around 2-3 sleep deprived nights soon after I'm in ketosis. It will pass and soon you will be sleeping soundly again!

[Mim]

Good morning! Speaking of sleep - I actually slept in a bit this morning. It felt really good. I just have a bit of work to do and then I'm off for the rest of the day! I wonder what kind of mischief I can get into!

[BrattyS]

mornin everyone! I am UP .8 I know it is not diet related. Just a regular body fluctuation I guess. That or the .8 my husband lost migrated over to me last night. I also did not get all my water in.

I feel great, no urge to binge despite the gain. I am looking forward to tomorrow to see what happens on the scale.

Originally Posted by nermo

Hello peeps. Just droppin' by to let u all know I have my good days and my really hard days but I am at a total loss of 9 pounds. I can do it but maybe at a slower pace. So far 5 straight stillman days.

Congrats on the 9 pounds despite the bad days. Post more!

Originally Posted by Mim

Hmmmmm, I am hungry. I've been hungry all day! I have been eating - on plan of course, but I can't get full! I am truly hungry. This has never happened to me before.

That's funny. I was actually hungry yesterday. First time I have felt it in over a week. It was weird. I was REALLY hungry.

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

Today was day 3 for me, and probably the hardest!
I was craving bread, and veggies, and soda.
I resisted the temptation though! I came home, had an egg, and grabbed a flavored sparkling water, and now I'm ok :] I hope everybody else did okay today!

Great job! It is so satisfying to stay on plan when you feel the urge to go off.

Originally Posted by SrfrGirl

Hi everyone. I am new to Stillman's and so, would like to join you for ideas and support. I've read the diet and the recipe thread. I think I can do this with your help. I'm a zero carber before today.
Today was day one. I will see what the scale says in the a.m. Not sure if Stillman's works that soon. Looking forward to your words of wisdom and the commradery.
More tomorrow.

This diet is a miracle worker if you stay on and let it do it's job.

Originally Posted by BrandyLandon

Ladies, I just weighed myself.
I'm at 200.2!
That's 7.2 pounds since Friday!
Is this even possible?!

That is great! My body did that good the first time I did Stillman. I wish I had known about that golden time then. Now I do not respond as well. It still works, just not as fabulous as it did the very first time.

Originally Posted by Angelstill

At the end of each week that I stay on plan I am going to treat myself to a sweet treat non food of course like a spa day , new clothes, a bouquet of flowers.... perhaps a new bottle perfume and a night or day for myself ....

That is a good idea! I had thought of doing that every two weeks. Right now the only non food treat I have planned is perm eyeliner when I hit my weight goal of 150. Something I have wanted for years.

Originally Posted by Angelstill

Does eating low carb cause insomnia ?I only ask because it is 2:34 am and I am full of energy !!!! I took an allergy pill and it causes drowsiness so it says on the box but not for me and my head is still pounding

It has for me a few times. I was just never tired, or I would sleep for 4 hours and wake up as if I slept 8. I kind of liked it.

[SrfrGirl]

Alright. I lost 4 ozs. yesterday, my first day on Stillman's. Hoping for more loss in the days to come, like you all have had.

Today's menu: eggs, tuna, mustard, ground turkey, water

[Angelstill]

Thank you Mim and Bratty I thought I would never get some sleep .... I am stalled at the same digits I could not pass previously and imagine the joy I felt when that (TOM) came early and my seasonal allergies make me suffer .... I am going to be patient and wait it out .... Espresso for breakfast not hungry

[IM2fat]

Howdy Hi.. Folks. .Just popping in. .Looks like we have some new faces.. Welcome!! I'm trying to work but thinking of food right now so I thought I would read some inspiration. .

Weigh to go Girls. . .I'll talk to you soon!

[Angelstill]

Spicey lean ground beef .... Hot sauce and salsa and seasonings stir fry the ground beef mix it all together voila~ din din is served .... Today is all remote work from home .... Btw does anyone have a low carb recipe for chinese egg drop soup ?

[SillyErin]

WOW - I guess I can't neglect the boards during the weekend. You guys keep up with your posting Thats Awesome!

Today is Day 6 for me - I've remained perfect (except for some pickles)

Bratty - I think you asked me about the Taco Seasoning - YES they do have carbs IF you buy the pre-made packets. You can get an easy recipe online so you can make it yourself. The packets have potato starch and whey (milk solids) and corn syrup.

Ground Turkey with taco seasonings mixed it - in a bowl is AMAZING. So good! I make a big pot of it and just slap it in a bowl and eat it that way.

KittenYou asked me how I got to 120. This is a question I'm asked all the time. In fact, I was posting here in Oct 2009 and documenting it while it happened. First of all, I was "IN THE ZONE" - you know, when you have so much motivation to get there that you CANT STOP.

I wouldnt be this hard on my body now, but I was determined to see if I could get there. I was running about 16-20 miles a week, Doing Fast-5, eating JUST chicken breast, or JUST ground turkey (no seasonings, no mustard, no nothin') and just water. This COMPLETELY turned off my appetite and nixed any cravings for binges. I would eat as much plain chicken or plain turkey as I wanted - but just in an eating window of 5pm-10pm (Google "Fast-5").

I also went off plan at least 2 times a week. I'd have a dinner only (balanced of whatever I wanted) within an hour as to not spike my insulin. As long as I ate perfectly clean the next day, I always stayed in ketosis and always kept losing. When I went off plan it was always intentional, and I considered it part of my plan. In fact, it worked better for me than continually staying on Stillmans totally.

But when I did Stillmans I also left no room for error. I was against artificial sweeteners, any cheese, or dips/condiments and seasoning. Everything changed when I started sticking to those rules. Stillmans literally became almost "too effective". So I believe now, (even though I do it from time to time) that adding the extras COMPLETELY slow down the losses. Kick those out, and the weight will pour off of you.

As far as incorporating intentional "cheats" - I never recommend it if youre still struggling with binges. It can be a very BAD slippery slope. You MUST, MUST, MUST have those cravings GONE (be in ketosis) to be able to do it successfully. Trust me! I was at a point where I was eating emotionally some time last year and trying to jump back on the wagon. Trying to do my original plan while still craving food would lead to eating off plan completely because it awakens cravings back.

The best thing to do is go with Stillmans for as long as you can to KILL THE HABIT of cheating/binges. It will go away eventually, but you have to train your brain that you don't do it anymore. (This is a whole entire other topic ) No matter how much of an appetite you "think" you have, you can train your brain to "eat to live".

And thats the "formula".

We all have trouble losing because of "falling off plan"....if we could just STAY ON, it would be a one shot road to our goal weight. I really believe it starts with taking away those urges to cheat, and you can totally turn off those urges if you just (no matter how hard it is) stay on plan enough to break the habit. After that...it happens. And lemme tell yuh' its SURREAL when you wear a size 2. I never felt it was really me. Its crazy. But its also not "be all, end all" that we think it is in our heads The great feeling wears off and you get used to it.

[littlelavender]

Hi everyone!! I hope you all are doing well and had a great weekend!
Man, I was doing great for a while after a stall for a bit and now I'm back to another stall around 155 lbs. I've been getting kinda creative with my cooking, not staying on strict Stillmans but still staying low carb, so that's probably why. Although I have NOT had any binges at all, and the closest I've come to cheating is a couple carnitas tacos from a favorite taqueria. BUT no sweets, no chocolate, no icecream, no pizza, nothing like that in 3 weeks! Pretty proud of myself for that one. I think making more flavorful meals helps stop the craving for other things. The way I see it, if you make delicious food, you can't even tell you're dieting! I guess it comes with the cost of slower results but I've been pretty generous with the timing of my goals so hopefully it still works out.

Originally Posted by Angelstill

Spicey lean ground beef .... Hot sauce and salsa and seasonings stir fry the ground beef mix it all together voila~ din din is served .... Today is all remote work from home .... Btw does anyone have a low carb recipe for chinese egg drop soup ?

Ooh speaking of yummy meals, I'll have to try that ground beef! I thought I had another recipe for the egg drop soup but here is the one from the Stillmans recipe thread:

Egg Drop Soup
Courtesy of Suzanne Lagoni, List Owner to Stillman Support Group

1 medium egg
1 cup clear soup (broth, bouillon or consomme) *I suggest lowest sodium
Celery salt
Beat the egg lightly with a fork and drop into broth when at the simmering point (don't boil) in saucepan,
stirring constantly. When egg has thickened slighly, serve. Season to taste with celery salt. (90 calories)
Makes 1 serving