~*~" Waist'ing Away" with CLA/GLA in 2008~*~

[michelemomof2]

ADLMA - Bloomsburg is about 1.5 hours north of me. I'm about 6 miles from Harrisburg. I don't think there is a whole lot of places to go in Bloomsburg. My DD's friend went to Bloomsburg University.

[ADLMA]

MMof2 - the University must be near my sister.

Lil - Sounds like I need to check on my aunt and uncle who also live in Tenn. I am so happy you are OK. I am very sorry for the damage around you!

MG - You needed to find out exactly where you are. Too few cals. make you gain weight just as much as too many. Like on Biggest Looser last night -- the black team admitted to eating as few as 500 cals. The lost nothing. Then Jillian made them eat, and they all lost 5 pounds or more for the week. You had to know where you stood with your in take. I can't count either! I did WW and gained weight. I count and recoun my intake just to make certain I counted right. Then, I would eat less points that required, to make sure I did not go over. You had to count it all up to know where you stood. Now, you can tweak. I have to say, I am shocked that what you ate added up to over 2,000! Now, you can tweak. I am praying for ya. On the other hand, you lost all kinds of pounds eating as you have been, perhaps you need to eat something to shock your body into moving again. My sister hit a loooong plateu. She said, "forget it" and ate exactly what she wanted for one day. Got on the scale the next day, and she was 5 pounds lighter. Maybe your bod is ready for a shock!

[buvy]

Will be tracking down a measuring tape and starting this weekend.

I'll also be starting atkins this weekend as I'm finally done with that horrible nutrisystem albatross.

[ADLMA]

buvy - I did Nutrisystem as well. I did the weekend off one. I did great during the week, but met the weekend starving, so I ate the house. The meals bother my stomach also. Talk about processed. . .that stuff is not frozen or anything, yet it can be in room temperature forever! Yikes! I think you will be much more happy with Atkins! I wish you well!

[michelemomof2]

My mom only lost 3 pounds on nutrisystem and bought several months worth of meals. She spent a lot of money for those 3 pounds. Now my girlfriend is doing nutrisystem, but I don't want to discourage her. I hope it works for her. I would much rather eat real food though.

buvy.

[ADLMA]

I hope it works for her too. My sister's, sister-in-law did it and lost 25, which is all she wanted to lose. I guess it might work for someone. . .not me.

[mikkimouse]

it wasent for me either. , or cabbage soup diet, or any other diet. but this combo now that works wonders Wooo Hoooo

[ADLMA]

I must admit, I have been back on the combo for 2 weeks. . .auhm not so much feeling my all purpose strethc pants being loser!!! I am freaking out. I have eaten clean, exercised, and big ole nothing!

Cabbage soup diet did nothing for me. I think I am going to have to go back to The UltraSimple Diet. That worked, once I started the combo.

[ADLMA]

by the way, I am glad you are having a good experience!

[iabowhunter]

Hi!
292 this morning. HELL YEAH!! Goin' down. Gimme the 280's.
My arms have been sore all day from doing upper body Monday. They ought to feel better by Friday when I have to do upper body again. I have to do lowerbody tonight. I should breeze right through that.

Food so far today...
Breakfast, 2 sausage, egg, and cheese muffins.
Lunch, 1 pork steak and 1 cup of sugarfree jello
snack, 2 sausage, egg, & cheese muffins.
Not sure about dinner yet. I'll cross that bridge when I find it.

Originally Posted by Justachic

Well, I'm "feeling" a break in the stall so I'm excited to see if that "whoosh fairy" you all seem to be getting visits from finally made a stop at my place. I know that Mikki and Free were passing her back and forth between each other. Hopefully she escaped them for a bit to visit others! LOL

I just noticed this morning that my chest is looking smaller. Maybe I'm seeing things. Maybe I'm not. Either way it made me feel better about myself today. I forgot all about the feel my self up thing. That was funny.

Alright, gotta go work the legs.

[FreeingMyself]

[QUOTE=Justachic;9905882] Well, I'm "feeling" a break in the stall so I'm excited to see if that "whoosh fairy" you all seem to be getting visits from finally made a stop at my place. I know that Mikki and Free were passing her back and forth between each other. Hopefully she escaped them for a bit to visit others! LOL[QUOTE]


I am sure she is coming your way, she can't stay with mikki and I forever right?......or can she??????(insert evil smiling devil here)
I just need her until April, so as long as you keep sending her here!!
I am SO tired today, but have NO appetite. I did force myself to eat today. It took over an hour tofinish my salad at lunch I wasn't going to eat dinner, but thought I have been doing so well, I don't want to mess it up
I have to admit, I am eating like 4 oopsies a day which is a nice treat and no stall so it must be ok for now.

Menu today was pretty much same as day before yesterday:

B- BET sandwich with mayo on oopsies

L- Huge spinach salad with cucumber, tomato, ham, feta, and hard boiled egg topped with ranch dressing of course!

D- Cheeseburger with mayo, mustard and tomato on oopsies

I am stuffed which is cool! I also have not craved any sweets this time around??? Maybe due to I took out all frankenfoods???

[luckiangel]

i'm just in real quick but i wanted to say congrat's to everyone's hard work!!!!!keep at it!!!! i'll check back later.

[Justachic]

Originally Posted by mikkimouse

LOL my skin is purple.... i normally when i get cold thats what happens but Holy Crap i dont want to be Barney's sister.

Shoot!!! Now that's cold!!!

[iabowhunter]

Lower body workout is in for the day. Details are in my journal if you really want to know.

Right now, I need water...very, very thristy. Must go get water.

[Justachic]

On a good workout Phil!!!! Today was a good one for me too.

[Justachic]

Originally Posted by FreeingMyself

I have to admit, I am eating like 4 oopsies a day which is a nice treat and no stall so it must be ok for now.

Free....Would you mind telling me what your workout schedule looks like?

[tom_912]

freeing... check this out copied from another thread

Question:
What would be so bad eating almost all of them in 1 day?
It's just 3 eggs (most people eat that at breakfast)
And 3 oz. cream cheese (3 oz cheese allowed w/Atkins)
the way i see it it can't hurt you in any way so enjoy!!

phil wtg on the loss buddy
wtg on the workouts.. need to get one in myself soon

and my friends

[RealFoodLiving]

[RealFoodLiving]

Hey y'all,

Today's menu hopefully is more conducive to weight loss.

Breakfast:
Protein shake w/ organic flax seeds

Lunch:
Chicken breast
Homemade Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Supper:
2 Mozzarella string cheese


Totals
Calories 1228
Fat 57g 44%
Carbs 40g 7%
Protein 143g 49%

[tom_912]

mg.. if our outdoor cats could come in thats what they would be doing

[RealFoodLiving]

This is my contribution to the drinking conversation of last week:

[RealFoodLiving]

[smileyface]

Originally Posted by michelemomof2

Deanna - That cake is adorable! You are a good decorator! I love the pic, too. Your belly looks smaller than your first pic in the white shirt. That is the first thing I thought -- that you look like you've lost weight since your first pic. Then, I read what you said in the next post. Girl, you are being too hard on yourself. Keep the faith.

Freeing - on being down to 166! You are smokin'!

Phil - Good going on your exercise and being prepared with your foods. I'm cheap, too, and I used to pack my food for the week when I worked and cart it in and keep it in the refrigerator. I only would get lunch out maybe once every 3 months. I saved all the money I would spend for lunch and used it toward my girls' college education.

MG - Thinking of you this morning because I had a protein shake in the blender, but I forgot to put flax in it. I took another tablespoon of the lemon flavored emulsified cod liver oil and . I don't know if I am going to be able to keep doing that. The good Drs. Eades recommended it in their Protein Power LifePlan book, but I was about to vomit after I put it in my mouth.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Eats for the day:

B - coffee w/carb coundown milk; whey protein shake
L - Not sure yet - maybe ham and cheese on a wrap
D - Hot wings and celery and blue cheese. Yummers!

Thanks Michelle, I appreciate the compliments. I know, I am too hard on myself. But I will definitely keep on trying. I like to decorate cakes, try different ideas out.

Deanna

[smileyface]

Originally Posted by mikkimouse

Good Morning everyone!!!!


Congrats freeing.... Yiiiiiiippppiiiiieeeeeee you go girl!!!

LOL michele... made you tired reading it... hehehehehe
sheesh sometimes i really feel like that is what i have to do everyday. LOL

Deanna, i agree the cake is cute!!!! I think that picture looks good too!!!

Phil, 20 minutes is great!!!! good job!!!

Hello to everyone!!!! Have a great day!

Bfast- 1 piece wgeat toast

S- HB egg

L- baked Sole, steamed veggies

S-Peperoni

D-Nothing, ( maybe a bite ) LOL

WATER WATER WATER
1 1/2 gal a day

Thank you for the comliments !!

Deanna

[smileyface]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Jilly...Hope your cough gets better soon! Both my boys have a really bad cough right now and I just feel so bad for them. At one point my oldest was sounding like a barking seal! Ouch.

Deanna...Your cake was adorable! I love edible art, don't you?

Uhmm, Mikki....Shave the kitty??? LOL....It's really great that in all that busyness you find time for good hygene!!!

ADLMA....I will definitely keep you posted! I do have to say that I think I am finally breaking thru the wall of my stall. Just this morning I woke up and "felt myself up" again. LOL...please let me explain....I know it sounds strange but we all joked about this a long time ago. It just means you are testing your progress by feeling body parts that you expect to start getting smaller with all the work you are doing. Well, I'm "feeling" a break in the stall so I'm excited to see if that "whoosh fairy" you all seem to be getting visits from finally made a stop at my place. I know that Mikki and Free were passing her back and forth between each other. Hopefully she escaped them for a bit to visit others! LOL

Anyhoo...I'm drinking my green tea and will soon be off to punish myself at the gym once more!

Have a great day everyone!!!

Hi Justachic, yes I do like decorating cakes. I do the family birthday cakes. I try to do something different for each person. I'm not perfect, but I do get alot of practice.

Deanna

[smileyface]

Originally Posted by ADLMA

Mikki - my daughter read your post - "does she really have a tiger?" is the big question of the day. Girl, you should be a walking bone with all that stuff you do. Thank goodness you don't have a wood stove too!

Deana - I think you look beautiful! Don't dog that tummy. It will be gone, and for now, it looks firm. Just make sure you eat enough cals! Alos, your son looks like a very very sweet fellow. Cute! I love that he is hanging out with his mom! Cute cake too! Oh, and I can't forget your nephew - cute!

Thanks ADLMA, appreciate the compliments !! Yes, my son is very, very shy in front of strangers. Fortunate for him he didn't get his mothers shape. We get along great. I come from a close family. We like to joke alot. We make sad times fun to help ease the pain, whatever sad moment is going on. I think it has gotten firmer, with all the weight training exercises I do. I'm hanging in there.!!

Deanna

[BerlinBear]

Originally Posted by mikkimouse

LOL ADLMA....ok, so i picture myself sitting on the beach on a hot July day with coconut smelling tanning lotion, hot sand on my piggies ( toes ) A huge glass of iced tea, and just the ocean to look at. ummmm ummmm URRRCH
*Screeching hault * But im still freezing... LOL maybe the beach i am at is
-45 degrees and i am in fairbanks AK. LOL my skin is purple.... i normally when i get cold thats what happens but Holy Crap i dont want to be Barney's sister.

Hi michele how is your day going? I am glad your family is ok.... * Whew *


Hi chic, phil trish, tom , kathy, marsha, MG, freeing, KJ and everyone else i missed.

Mikki - I know exactly what you mean!! My bestfriend teases me all the time now. I used to be a blast furnace, stoked all the time - since losing all this weight, I have started getting cold all the time so he calls me the Ice Princess. My son and I want to come play with your big cats, maybe we can make ice cubes together

Thank you to everyone that congratulated me on my loss.

Trish - when they approved it originally did they give you an authorization number/letter? Or a statement of services rendered.

Hello to everyone I did not mention above

[FreeingMyself]

MG- I would suggest to up your calories. 1200 is on the low side of things and if you start there you have nowhere to go. I think a good trick of the trade is to take your body weightx10 and try that for a few days. If you were intaking 2200 calories, just dropping to 1700 or so will knock 500 off a day!! I just don't want you to feel deprived while cutting back and adjusting

Justachic- When I drop my carbs, I just do strength training and some walking for cardio(play with my son too at the park) I do strength training 4x a week and get in as much household/playtime exercise as possible. If I try to do too much, I get lightheaded and pass out. Not a good thing!!


Now I want to know who stole my whoosh fairy??? I woke up to the same weight as yesterday. I think it's because I didn't go to bed til 1am and got up at 6am. I also drank Theraflu again yesterday because I can't kick this stupid cold. Good 8 hours of sleep always seems to leave me weighing less in the morning. Ah well, I'll get her back tomorrow I'm sure!!

Menu for today

B- BET sandwich(I just can't get enough of these lately, it just hits the spot)

L- Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, mayo on oopsie

D- Tuna salad with cucumber and yellow peppers and egg

And of course my coconut oil and combo

[lildragonfly]

Im not sure I should post in this forum anymore. I have kinda stopped the combo a bit till I see what is causing my stall. So Im not really on the combo now. I am glad to see all the whooshes and exercise going on. I am doing the CO again now with no problem. I think it was the kind I was using was the issue. I am fighting off a cold so I am on antibiotics too so that may make me gain

MG- Lowering your calories that much will cause your metabolism issues and thyroid issues. Freeing is right 10x is what most suggest and more fat then protein is always suggested. I read thru some forum posts last night and seems most everyone loses with 65% fat, 35% protein and 5 % carbs or some variation but always fat higher than protein. So I am trying that now.

Menu:
B: 1 egg scrambled in butter, ham slice, coffee w /cream and splenda
S: 1/2 flax muffin
L: Salad with some type of protein and cheese
S: 1/2 flax muffin
D: Sauted shrimp in butter wiht snow peas and broccoli sauted in butter

[PAULAR42166]

Freeing I am sending the Whoosh fairy your way, Since you were so nice and sent her my way !!!! Down 3 more lbs!!! woohoo , I am happy oh so happy LOL

Hi to everyone!! Have a busy day today so I will check in sometime later !!

Have a wonderful day !!
Paula