A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey - Page 15

Edwards20 · 03-19-2007, 04:49 AM

Thanks to all my groupies for stopping by

You girlies are the best and I am blessed.

Sorry, I don't think I shared in advance what the weekend plans were. But, we were in Atl all weekend for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. It was a blast !!

Stayed on plan. Carb counts were higher than "normal" for me. But, I am happy to report this morning no loss or no gain on the scales

I will take that anyday.

Yes, Monet ... I do believe in "Pay It Forward" .. have you seen the movie ??

Sadler_Girl · 03-19-2007, 04:52 AM

pay it forward

AuntieMame · 03-19-2007, 04:58 AM

WTG Candy!! You stayed on plan!!!

AuntieMame · 03-19-2007, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

pay it forward

monet0329 · 03-19-2007, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Yes, Monet ... I do believe in "Pay It Forward" .. have you seen the movie ??

Nope... maybe I should?

and good morning

Sadler_Girl · 03-19-2007, 05:26 AM

have kleenex LOTS of it!

Tippy Toes · 03-19-2007, 05:43 AM

Pay it Forward was an excellent movie and well worth seeing. Yes, break out the kleenex box...

Low Carb Mommy · 03-19-2007, 06:18 AM

Hey Candy! Missed everyone this weekend! Good job on with staying steady during a holiday! It really shows that your body is adjusting and not thrown off by a little extra carbs! Be blessed today. I will talk to you some more later!!

KrystaLyn · 03-19-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Stayed on plan. Carb counts were higher than "normal" for me. But, I am happy to report this morning no loss or no gain on the scales

Isn't it nice to know that you can have some flexibility in your plan when you need it, and not have to worry about ruining all your hard work?? WTG!

ScarletBlonde · 03-19-2007, 10:12 AM

Hey Candy!!!

You did really well this weekend. I'm proud of you.

TNT, USA or Lifetime (I forget which) was playing that movie "Pay it Forward"

I didn't get to see the whole thing, since I was cooking, but for the most part......

awesome concept though.

I always pay it forward.

Edwards20 · 03-19-2007, 04:34 PM

Yes, for those of you who have never seen the movie, I highly recommend it.

So staying on plan foods and not posting a gain is a good thing I think. I would have preferred a loss, but not complaining.

This will be a hard week for me. Since I was not home over the weekend, my cooking for the week got messed up. We did go to buy the groceries, but I will have to cook every night. I guess it's not such a bad thing, but boy do I love just microwacing dinner.

We are having taco meat w/cheese and ranch dressing tonight.

In the freezer we have the ground beef for a meatloaf, and a roast (not sure if we have beef or pork, but either would be yummy).

I also have some fresh sausage and a can of pumpkin. So, if I can get the heavy cream and broth, I think I will make the pumpkin soup. I will probably omit the mushrooms.

I bought some coconut oil, and it's usage is still up in the air with me. I got some SF syrup at TJ Maxx. It is 3x the size of Davinci's and the same price. However, the taste/flavor requires a lot more ... so I don't think it will last any longer.

Thank you all for stopping by my place, it really means a lot to me.

Edwards20 · 03-19-2007, 06:54 PM

Today's Menu

Headed to Gazelle and then to sleep ... hopefully a good night's sleep.

monet0329 · 03-19-2007, 08:01 PM

Hey sweet pea..

..

glad you got the c. oil..

I ran out last night while makin my taco soup..

but I will get more on Wed.

..I don't think I would put any more in your coffee then you did.. Becky said she puts 1/8th in hers..I did the whole tablespoon..

.. not that you could taste it over my caramel..lol.. but it was greasy.. not a good thing in coffee..

.. so little bit.. if you make the pumpkin stuff.. maybe put some in it..

..then let me know how it is..

I'm to skeered

ok not much time tonight.. gotta go post in mine..

lub yaaa

ScarletBlonde · 03-20-2007, 04:34 AM

Hey Candy - I'm curious,

are you allergic to egg whites or does it gross you out?

Edwards20 · 03-20-2007, 04:46 AM

Hey Monet --- Yep, did almost a teaspoon/tablespoon (?) It was just a large spoonful (not a measuring spoon) but after eating it plain last night, this is a breeze. I think we will have the pumpkin soup tonight. I really hope it doesn't taste like pumpkin, Randy will be pi$$ed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScarletBlonde

Hey Candy - I'm curious,

are you allergic to egg whites or does it gross you out?

Sorry, I am just the ONE person in the world who cannot seperate the egg yolk from the white

Mel78 · 03-20-2007, 04:48 AM

Morning Candy! I definitely know what you mean about heat-and-eat meals during the week

Things just get so busy in the evenings and just having dinner ready seems to take the stress out of it all...

Good plan with the meals you listed, though!!!

Hope you have a great day!!!

monet0329 · 03-20-2007, 06:51 AM

helloooooooooooooooo.. I have already talked to you on someone elses journal..lol.. or was it my own.. I think I am losing my mind this am.. and yes.. I have had my coffee..

.. just confused whith whos journals whos for some reason..

ok gotta get my booty in the shower..

love yaaaaa

Tippy Toes · 03-20-2007, 07:11 AM

Candy, not gaining when over-doing it a bit is just as important as losing. It's all about the long term success, right? Which seems to me you will achieve! I am having some issues of my own weight wise. Everyone is telling me its time to stop losing but I have this hanging fat on my thighs and butt. I finally spoke to a Doc who says since I have a normal BMI (finally) that I should consider cosmetic cures rather than continue losing weight. I am 46 years old and am afraid I could get some serious face wrinkles by losing much more so I payed close attention to what he offers. I am giving in and starting mesotheropy tomorrow. They call it the new lipo-suction but it is done by a series of injections which breaks the fat pockets down. I am excited that I could actually look good in a bikini and be 100% fat free, finally. When I am done with the procedure I am officially calling goal.

Edwards20 · 03-21-2007, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monet0329

helloooooooooooooooo.. I have already talked to you on someone elses journal..lol.. or was it my own.. I think I am losing my mind this am.. and yes.. I have had my coffee..

.. just confused whith whos journals whos for some reason..

ok gotta get my booty in the shower..

love yaaaaa

Monet, I post to everyone in everyone else's journal. I think it's all good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

Candy, not gaining when over-doing it a bit is just as important as losing. It's all about the long term success, right? Which seems to me you will achieve! I am having some issues of my own weight wise. Everyone is telling me its time to stop losing but I have this hanging fat on my thighs and butt. I finally spoke to a Doc who says since I have a normal BMI (finally) that I should consider cosmetic cures rather than continue losing weight. I am 46 years old and am afraid I could get some serious face wrinkles by losing much more so I payed close attention to what he offers. I am giving in and starting mesotheropy tomorrow. They call it the new lipo-suction but it is done by a series of injections which breaks the fat pockets down. I am excited that I could actually look good in a bikini and be 100% fat free, finally. When I am done with the procedure I am officially calling goal.

Thanks Ms Toes

Thanks for the positive thoughts that I can do this. I know I will need PS at some point ... but it's a long way from now. So, I am jealous you are getting this new stuff. Congrats on your journey and I do love you and value your advice and your opionion

Edwards20 · 03-21-2007, 05:12 AM

Can I be at a set-point this early in the game ?

I never thought about sunflower seeds having salt :duh: I mean, I know they do, just never thought about it. I never considered overdoing it with sunflower seeds and nuts, specifically cashews.

Randy bought 2 cans along with his dry roasted peanuts, and over the course of 3 days, I have eaten at least 1/2 the can.

I failed to log the cashews into fitday, as I was eating them after dinner and figured if I was under on carbs, then it would add enough carbs to "hurt" anything.

Thank goodness the inlaws have been eating them too. I was reading in the Atkins for Life book that they are not the best choice for nuts.

So, here I was thinking I had stalled and even swelled up this morning from the pumpkin sausage soup ... but in actuality it must be nuts period.

Ever since I have added any nuts I really haven't lost. I can control the portions on the macadamias and almonds.

I had the 2 lbs woosh last Wed. night before weigh-in, but not good this morning. Maybe I can get 2 more tonight ...

Coconut oil isn't helping yet. But, I am probably counteracting it with the added sodium.

Pumpkin sausage soup make anyone else retain ?? I am sure it's the nuts.

AuntieMame · 03-21-2007, 05:37 AM

What did you think of the pump/sausage soup?

AuntieMame · 03-21-2007, 05:38 AM

And yup. It's da nuts!!

Sadler_Girl · 03-21-2007, 09:20 AM

I eat the pumpkin soup with put problem, but thats me.

Sadler_Girl · 03-21-2007, 09:33 AM

I saw in the ML you added salt to the soup.
I never did
I use cake spice or apple pie spice and a touch of splenda.
That gives it the sweet pie flavour , then with the spicy sausage yummers!

monet0329 · 03-21-2007, 01:45 PM

yeah .. yeah.. did ya like it? I got my sausage today.. just waiting to hear form you..

03-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#431
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,590 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/216/214 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Yes, for those of you who have never seen the movie, I highly recommend it. So staying on plan foods and not posting a gain is a good thing I think. I would have preferred a loss, but not complaining. This will be a hard week for me. Since I was not home over the weekend, my cooking for the week got messed up. We did go to buy the groceries, but I will have to cook every night. I guess it's not such a bad thing, but boy do I love just microwacing dinner. We are having taco meat w/cheese and ranch dressing tonight. In the freezer we have the ground beef for a meatloaf, and a roast (not sure if we have beef or pork, but either would be yummy). I also have some fresh sausage and a can of pumpkin. So, if I can get the heavy cream and broth, I think I will make the pumpkin soup. I will probably omit the mushrooms. I bought some coconut oil, and it's usage is still up in the air with me. I got some SF syrup at TJ Maxx. It is 3x the size of Davinci's and the same price. However, the taste/flavor requires a lot more ... so I don't think it will last any longer. Thank you all for stopping by my place, it really means a lot to me. __________________ Candy My Fitday My Journal Last edited by Edwards20 : 03-19-2007 at 04:35 PM.

03-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#433
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,471 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	Hey sweet pea.... glad you got the c. oil.. I ran out last night while makin my taco soup.. but I will get more on Wed. ..I don't think I would put any more in your coffee then you did.. Becky said she puts 1/8th in hers..I did the whole tablespoon.. .. not that you could taste it over my caramel..lol.. but it was greasy.. not a good thing in coffee.. .. so little bit.. if you make the pumpkin stuff.. maybe put some in it.. ..then let me know how it is.. I'm to skeered ok not much time tonight.. gotta go post in mine.. lub yaaa __________________ DUMP THE PLUMP People !! Giving it to God !

03-19-2007, 04:49 AM	#421
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,590 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/216/214 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Thanks to all my groupies for stopping by You girlies are the best and I am blessed. Sorry, I don't think I shared in advance what the weekend plans were. But, we were in Atl all weekend for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. It was a blast !! Stayed on plan. Carb counts were higher than "normal" for me. But, I am happy to report this morning no loss or no gain on the scales I will take that anyday. Yes, Monet ... I do believe in "Pay It Forward" .. have you seen the movie ??

03-19-2007, 04:52 AM	#422
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	pay it forward

03-19-2007, 04:58 AM	#423
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	WTG Candy!! You stayed on plan!!!

03-19-2007, 05:26 AM	#426
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	have kleenex LOTS of it!

03-19-2007, 05:43 AM	#427
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Pay it Forward was an excellent movie and well worth seeing. Yes, break out the kleenex box...

03-19-2007, 06:18 AM	#428
Low Carb Mommy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,400 Gallery: Low Carb Mommy Stats: 175/135/125 WOE: Atkins-OWL/Maintenance Start Date: September 2006	Hey Candy! Missed everyone this weekend! Good job on with staying steady during a holiday! It really shows that your body is adjusting and not thrown off by a little extra carbs! Be blessed today. I will talk to you some more later!!

03-19-2007, 10:12 AM	#430
ScarletBlonde Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,552 Gallery: ScarletBlonde	Hey Candy!!! You did really well this weekend. I'm proud of you. TNT, USA or Lifetime (I forget which) was playing that movie "Pay it Forward" I didn't get to see the whole thing, since I was cooking, but for the most part...... awesome concept though. I always pay it forward.

03-19-2007, 06:54 PM	#432
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,590 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/216/214 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Today's Menu Headed to Gazelle and then to sleep ... hopefully a good night's sleep.

03-20-2007, 04:34 AM	#434
ScarletBlonde Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,552 Gallery: ScarletBlonde	Hey Candy - I'm curious, are you allergic to egg whites or does it gross you out?

03-20-2007, 04:48 AM	#436
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Morning Candy! I definitely know what you mean about heat-and-eat meals during the week Things just get so busy in the evenings and just having dinner ready seems to take the stress out of it all... Good plan with the meals you listed, though!!! Hope you have a great day!!!

03-20-2007, 06:51 AM	#437
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,471 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	helloooooooooooooooo.. I have already talked to you on someone elses journal..lol.. or was it my own.. I think I am losing my mind this am.. and yes.. I have had my coffee.. .. just confused whith whos journals whos for some reason.. ok gotta get my booty in the shower.. love yaaaaa

03-20-2007, 07:11 AM	#438
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Candy, not gaining when over-doing it a bit is just as important as losing. It's all about the long term success, right? Which seems to me you will achieve! I am having some issues of my own weight wise. Everyone is telling me its time to stop losing but I have this hanging fat on my thighs and butt. I finally spoke to a Doc who says since I have a normal BMI (finally) that I should consider cosmetic cures rather than continue losing weight. I am 46 years old and am afraid I could get some serious face wrinkles by losing much more so I payed close attention to what he offers. I am giving in and starting mesotheropy tomorrow. They call it the new lipo-suction but it is done by a series of injections which breaks the fat pockets down. I am excited that I could actually look good in a bikini and be 100% fat free, finally. When I am done with the procedure I am officially calling goal.

03-21-2007, 05:12 AM	#440
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,590 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/216/214 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Can I be at a set-point this early in the game ? I never thought about sunflower seeds having salt :duh: I mean, I know they do, just never thought about it. I never considered overdoing it with sunflower seeds and nuts, specifically cashews. Randy bought 2 cans along with his dry roasted peanuts, and over the course of 3 days, I have eaten at least 1/2 the can. I failed to log the cashews into fitday, as I was eating them after dinner and figured if I was under on carbs, then it would add enough carbs to "hurt" anything. Thank goodness the inlaws have been eating them too. I was reading in the Atkins for Life book that they are not the best choice for nuts. So, here I was thinking I had stalled and even swelled up this morning from the pumpkin sausage soup ... but in actuality it must be nuts period. Ever since I have added any nuts I really haven't lost. I can control the portions on the macadamias and almonds. I had the 2 lbs woosh last Wed. night before weigh-in, but not good this morning. Maybe I can get 2 more tonight ... Coconut oil isn't helping yet. But, I am probably counteracting it with the added sodium. Pumpkin sausage soup make anyone else retain ?? I am sure it's the nuts.

03-21-2007, 05:37 AM	#441
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	What did you think of the pump/sausage soup?

03-21-2007, 05:38 AM	#442
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	And yup. It's da nuts!!

03-21-2007, 09:20 AM	#443
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I eat the pumpkin soup with put problem, but thats me.

03-21-2007, 09:33 AM	#444
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	I saw in the ML you added salt to the soup. I never did I use cake spice or apple pie spice and a touch of splenda. That gives it the sweet pie flavour , then with the spicy sausage yummers!

03-21-2007, 01:45 PM	#445
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,471 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	yeah .. yeah.. did ya like it? I got my sausage today.. just waiting to hear form you..