A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey - Page 16

Edwards20 · 03-21-2007, 07:31 PM

That's why I never bothered to buy them. Ever heard of the "burning up/hot" feeling ????
I would think if it's a fever, I would be cold ......

Sadler_Girl · 03-21-2007, 07:32 PM

thats a new ones for me.

becksterinindy · 03-21-2007, 08:01 PM

Just shouting hello to you Candy!!!!

Low Carb Mommy · 03-21-2007, 09:49 PM

Just wanted to say that you are one of my favorite people on here and I look forward to you visiting my journal every day!

I have been taking a supplement you might be interested in. It is Fiber Choice Weight Management Sugar Free Strawberry chewable tablets. It has Chromax and Green tea in it.

I have been chewing one (you can take up to 6 a day) every day and it has been wonderful! No plumbing problems. I bought it at Walmart. You might want to give it a try.

You know...you mentioned "burning up"...well I have been the same way lately!

Take care and burn the fat!!

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becksterinindy

Just shouting hello to you Candy!!!!

Hey Becky

It's so good to see you. Thanks for stopping by.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

Just wanted to say that you are one of my favorite people on here and I look forward to you visiting my journal every day!

You are one of my favorite friends as well. Sorry, I didn't get to visit last night. I will come see you tonight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

I have been taking a supplement you might be interested in. It is Fiber Choice Weight Management Sugar Free Strawberry chewable tablets. It has Chromax and Green tea in it.

I have been chewing one (you can take up to 6 a day) every day and it has been wonderful! No plumbing problems. I bought it at Walmart. You might want to give it a try.

Hmmmm ... I might have to check them out. The CO has been helping with the "quality", but not the regularity. TMI, sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

You know...you mentioned "burning up"...well I have been the same way lately!

Take care and burn the fat!!

So, I am not thinking off the wall ?

Ok, I just posted weigh-in. 238.
No loss/No gain from last weeks post.
With my up and down from this week, the weekend, and the cashews .. I'll take that 238 and be proud.

Got more work ahead of me next week .....

AuntieMame · 03-22-2007, 07:37 AM

Hi Candy!! You are doing fabulous!! You ate Chinese yesterday and didn't have a gain

. You have definitely lost since last week if you can eat Chinese and stay at the same weight.

You'll see the loss as soon as your plumbing is working right + the water retention is released.

I have been reading about your interest in the stablity ball. You might want to check out a dvd called Stability Ball Workout for Dummies.

Not that your a dummy

. There are a whole series of workout dvds made by the people that do the Dummies books. It has basic exercises in it. Mel is using her ball to sit on. This works all her core/stabilizing muscles. The ball can also be used for strength training and even cardio to work all the muscles of your body.

Just thought you might be interested.

Have a great day!!

Tippy Toes · 03-22-2007, 08:23 AM

Candy, you asked if you could hit a set point already. Yes. My whole weight loss journey was to drop a few and have it "set there" for a week or so, then drop a few more... It's normal. However, one thing to say is that although some foods now are agreeing, beware they can turn on you. I was able to eat an entire jar of salted macadamia nuts and lose just fine for a long time. But now if I eat any at all I blow up. I tried unsalted walnuts and had a gain. Sodium has also become a big issue for me. Even crab legs (my fav) will make me gain 2 lbs and the water won't come off without me cutting everything way back. The body seems to adapt and react differently along the way. I think if the scales don't move for you soon a reduction in nuts and sodium may help. Actually, I would bet on it.

Got my shots...all 50 of them.

Thighs are black and blue from the fat disolver. They did cellulite treatment on the butt. The butt feels like I ran nakid thru a bee hive, lol! Thighs are huge. However, my butt appears smoother already. Treatment one down--seven to go.

Low Carb Mommy · 03-22-2007, 10:53 AM

Candy, saw this recipe for the pumpkin soup and thought you might like to try it. I found it on the internet...http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14319.asp

Hearty Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Here's a chili recipe that uses the healthy flavor of pumpkin to give it extra flavor and texture. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup pumpkin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
dash salt
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

In a frying pan, saute the ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meet is brown. Pour off grease and add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt. Mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve with cheese and sour cream as desired.

servings: 4
Carbs per serving: 1g

becksterinindy · 03-22-2007, 03:01 PM

Beth I saw you list this in another forum. I copied it and will try it sometime. Thanks

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 04:27 PM

Sorry to T?J

Beth have you made the pumpkin chilli?

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 05:25 PM

Dixie, thanks for telling me more about the ball. And although I don't classify myself as a dummy, when it comes to stuff like this I am a complete IDIOT :duh: I need to check this out. Thanks for the encouragement.

Beth, thanks for the recipe. I may make that sometime. I will be stopping by at your place this evening. Feel free to leave me recipes ... and remember if they are difficult, you gotta help me with them.

TippyToes, I have decided that until I can control my portions with nuts, they are EVIL. I should stick with macadamia and almonds for a treat every so often. Perhaps it's not all nuts, just the 1/2 can of cashews. I am glad you got your first "treatment" behind you. Gosh 50 shots each time ?? more times ?

As long as I am not gaining (not fluctuating a lb or so), I am going to do this with trial and error and I will make it.

Lisa, you are at my place ... threadjack all you want to.

Well, since lunch was complete disaster carbwise, I just ate pork roast for supper and lots of it. NO additional carbs, so maybe I will be OK.

Note to self: NO MORE LIVER & ONIONS anytime soon. 17g carbs.

What a disaster.

Additional note to self: Loaded broccoli at Longhorn is the BOMB

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 06:41 PM

where did you get 17 g carbs?

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 06:46 PM

Today's Menu

Liver & Onions

I looked at the braised, but it is really for raw.
This was not breaded, but pan fried.

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 06:50 PM

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g

Total Calories 175.000kcal

Total Fat 4.680g

Saturated Fatty Acids 1.493g

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 0.653g

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 0.581g

Cholesterol 381.000mg

Sodium 77.000mg

Total Carbohydrates 5.160g

Dietary Fibre 0.000g

Sugars 0.000g

Protein

Water 62.010g

Vitamins

Vitamin C 0.700mg

Riboflavin 3.425mg

Niacin 17.475mg

Pantothenic Acid 6.943mg

Vitamin B6 1.027mg

Vitamin B12 83.130mcg

Folate 260.000mcg

Vitamin A 26088.000IU

Vitamin E 0.460mg

Vitamin D

Vitamin K 3.900mcg

Folic Acid 0.000mcg

Minerals

Calcium 6.000mg

Iron 6.170mg

Magnesium 22.000mg

Phosphorus 485.000mg

Potasium 351.000mg

Sodium 77.000mg

Zink 5.230mg

Copper 14.588mg

Manganese 0.356mg

Selenium 32.800mcg

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 06:57 PM

110g = how big of a piece ? I got 3oz roughly at 7g ... I think it was more. It was 2 large slices. Then the onions .....

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 06:59 PM

I think fitday is countting more of the onions.
go easy on the onions and make sure no coatting and you should be fine.
Personaly I have no trouble with onions they are a YMMV thing.I hate liver all organ meat but in one of my Atkins books I swear he said organ meat has trace amounts of carbs and are not carb free. Unless you ate like 10 pounds every day I would not stress.

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks Lisa. I stopped and didn't add more carbs tonight ... I went into panic mode. It probably does count more onions. I was at 29 carbs so hopefully OK. I eat onions all the time, so maybe that's not an issue with me. Thanks for checking for me.

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 07:10 PM

I am sitting here actually sweating. I think my house is too HOT !! But, I guess I am too cheap to turn the air on just yet.

Maybe a "sauna" atmosphere is good for weightloss

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Thanks Lisa. I stopped and didn't add more carbs tonight ... I went into panic mode. It probably does count more onions. I was at 29 carbs so hopefully OK. I eat onions all the time, so maybe that's not an issue with me. Thanks for checking for me.

No prob remember weight loss is a great thing but you still have to live and besides liver is way better than say fudge for carbs.

Edwards20 · 03-22-2007, 08:16 PM

True, but fudge tastes MUCH better

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 08:28 PM

true but it is evil

monet0329 · 03-22-2007, 08:32 PM

Hiya Candy girl..

..

I love my livers.. maybe even more then fudge..

.. ok maybe not..

but when I have them . I do eat more liver then onions.. also. if your making it at home.. use the red onions.. less carbs..

.. I think I may have told you that already.. if no.. ignore me..

went to Kaydens Spring musical tonight hehe.. I will post a picture over in me journal.. ok..

love ya lady..

Sadler_Girl · 03-22-2007, 08:36 PM

ooowwwwwww
new pics

Edwards20 · 03-23-2007, 05:54 AM

Well, it's a lovely day. I am sitting here drinking coffee w/my CO. I really would like to play hooky today ... but it's not an option.

The scales were nice to me this morning. They moved down a lb.to 237! What a wonderful feeling, after this week.

So, it's either the CO or the liver

, or perhaps the removal of cashews.

Who knows, it's a live and learn thing. I don't have much energy this morning, but I am in a good mood.

Sadler_Girl · 03-23-2007, 05:58 AM

coconut oil

I was like CO?

Hmmmm
comanding officer????????????
that threw me .

ANYWHO

Goodmorning

03-21-2007, 09:49 PM	#454
Low Carb Mommy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,657 Gallery: Low Carb Mommy Stats: 175/135/125 WOE: Atkins-OWL/Maintenance Start Date: September 2006	Just wanted to say that you are one of my favorite people on here and I look forward to you visiting my journal every day! I have been taking a supplement you might be interested in. It is Fiber Choice Weight Management Sugar Free Strawberry chewable tablets. It has Chromax and Green tea in it. I have been chewing one (you can take up to 6 a day) every day and it has been wonderful! No plumbing problems. I bought it at Walmart. You might want to give it a try. You know...you mentioned "burning up"...well I have been the same way lately! Take care and burn the fat!! __________________ BETH Beth's Real Life Journey to Success Working my way back to the skinny me! "Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!" Samuel 25:6

03-22-2007, 07:37 AM	#456
AuntieMame Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: headed to ONEderland!! Posts: 3,619 Gallery: AuntieMame WOE: Atkins	Hi Candy!! You are doing fabulous!! You ate Chinese yesterday and didn't have a gain . You have definitely lost since last week if you can eat Chinese and stay at the same weight. You'll see the loss as soon as your plumbing is working right + the water retention is released. I have been reading about your interest in the stablity ball. You might want to check out a dvd called Stability Ball Workout for Dummies. Not that your a dummy . There are a whole series of workout dvds made by the people that do the Dummies books. It has basic exercises in it. Mel is using her ball to sit on. This works all her core/stabilizing muscles. The ball can also be used for strength training and even cardio to work all the muscles of your body. Just thought you might be interested. Have a great day!! __________________ DiXiE

03-22-2007, 06:50 PM	#464
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	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 100g Total Calories 175.000kcal Total Fat 4.680g Saturated Fatty Acids 1.493g Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 0.653g Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 0.581g Cholesterol 381.000mg Sodium 77.000mg Total Carbohydrates 5.160g Dietary Fibre 0.000g Sugars 0.000g Protein Water 62.010g Vitamins Vitamin C 0.700mg Riboflavin 3.425mg Niacin 17.475mg Pantothenic Acid 6.943mg Vitamin B6 1.027mg Vitamin B12 83.130mcg Folate 260.000mcg Vitamin A 26088.000IU Vitamin E 0.460mg Vitamin D Vitamin K 3.900mcg Folic Acid 0.000mcg Minerals Calcium 6.000mg Iron 6.170mg Magnesium 22.000mg Phosphorus 485.000mg Potasium 351.000mg Sodium 77.000mg Zink 5.230mg Copper 14.588mg Manganese 0.356mg Selenium 32.800mcg __________________ Become a fisher of tin cans to find strange rewards from mermaids. My Journal

03-21-2007, 07:31 PM	#451
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	That's why I never bothered to buy them. Ever heard of the "burning up/hot" feeling ???? I would think if it's a fever, I would be cold ......

03-21-2007, 07:32 PM	#452
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	thats a new ones for me.

03-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#453
becksterinindy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: babe land Posts: 7,194 Gallery: becksterinindy WOE: fork or spoon I don't care! Start Date: January 2, 2004	Just shouting hello to you Candy!!!!

03-22-2007, 08:23 AM	#457
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, you asked if you could hit a set point already. Yes. My whole weight loss journey was to drop a few and have it "set there" for a week or so, then drop a few more... It's normal. However, one thing to say is that although some foods now are agreeing, beware they can turn on you. I was able to eat an entire jar of salted macadamia nuts and lose just fine for a long time. But now if I eat any at all I blow up. I tried unsalted walnuts and had a gain. Sodium has also become a big issue for me. Even crab legs (my fav) will make me gain 2 lbs and the water won't come off without me cutting everything way back. The body seems to adapt and react differently along the way. I think if the scales don't move for you soon a reduction in nuts and sodium may help. Actually, I would bet on it. Got my shots...all 50 of them. Thighs are black and blue from the fat disolver. They did cellulite treatment on the butt. The butt feels like I ran nakid thru a bee hive, lol! Thighs are huge. However, my butt appears smoother already. Treatment one down--seven to go.

03-22-2007, 10:53 AM	#458
Low Carb Mommy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,657 Gallery: Low Carb Mommy Stats: 175/135/125 WOE: Atkins-OWL/Maintenance Start Date: September 2006	Candy, saw this recipe for the pumpkin soup and thought you might like to try it. I found it on the internet...http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14319.asp Hearty Pumpkin Chili Recipe Here's a chili recipe that uses the healthy flavor of pumpkin to give it extra flavor and texture. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 cup pumpkin 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp pepper dash salt 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream In a frying pan, saute the ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meet is brown. Pour off grease and add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt. Mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese and sour cream as desired. servings: 4 Carbs per serving: 1g

03-22-2007, 03:01 PM	#459
becksterinindy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: babe land Posts: 7,194 Gallery: becksterinindy WOE: fork or spoon I don't care! Start Date: January 2, 2004	Beth I saw you list this in another forum. I copied it and will try it sometime. Thanks

03-22-2007, 04:27 PM	#460
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	Sorry to T?J Beth have you made the pumpkin chilli?

03-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#461
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Dixie, thanks for telling me more about the ball. And although I don't classify myself as a dummy, when it comes to stuff like this I am a complete IDIOT :duh: I need to check this out. Thanks for the encouragement. Beth, thanks for the recipe. I may make that sometime. I will be stopping by at your place this evening. Feel free to leave me recipes ... and remember if they are difficult, you gotta help me with them. TippyToes, I have decided that until I can control my portions with nuts, they are EVIL. I should stick with macadamia and almonds for a treat every so often. Perhaps it's not all nuts, just the 1/2 can of cashews. I am glad you got your first "treatment" behind you. Gosh 50 shots each time ?? more times ? As long as I am not gaining (not fluctuating a lb or so), I am going to do this with trial and error and I will make it. Lisa, you are at my place ... threadjack all you want to. Well, since lunch was complete disaster carbwise, I just ate pork roast for supper and lots of it. NO additional carbs, so maybe I will be OK. Note to self: NO MORE LIVER & ONIONS anytime soon. 17g carbs. What a disaster. Additional note to self: Loaded broccoli at Longhorn is the BOMB

03-22-2007, 06:41 PM	#462
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	where did you get 17 g carbs?

03-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#463
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Today's Menu Liver & Onions I looked at the braised, but it is really for raw. This was not breaded, but pan fried.

03-22-2007, 06:57 PM	#465
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	110g = how big of a piece ? I got 3oz roughly at 7g ... I think it was more. It was 2 large slices. Then the onions .....

03-22-2007, 06:59 PM	#466
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 think fitday is countting more of the onions. go easy on the onions and make sure no coatting and you should be fine. Personaly I have no trouble with onions they are a YMMV thing.I hate liver all organ meat but in one of my Atkins books I swear he said organ meat has trace amounts of carbs and are not carb free. Unless you ate like 10 pounds every day I would not stress.

03-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#467
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Thanks Lisa. I stopped and didn't add more carbs tonight ... I went into panic mode. It probably does count more onions. I was at 29 carbs so hopefully OK. I eat onions all the time, so maybe that's not an issue with me. Thanks for checking for me.

03-22-2007, 07:10 PM	#468
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	I am sitting here actually sweating. I think my house is too HOT !! But, I guess I am too cheap to turn the air on just yet. Maybe a "sauna" atmosphere is good for weightloss

03-22-2007, 08:16 PM	#470
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	True, but fudge tastes MUCH better

03-22-2007, 08:28 PM	#471
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	true but it is evil

03-22-2007, 08:32 PM	#472
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,647 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	Hiya Candy girl.. .. I love my livers.. maybe even more then fudge.. .. ok maybe not.. but when I have them . I do eat more liver then onions.. also. if your making it at home.. use the red onions.. less carbs.. .. I think I may have told you that already.. if no.. ignore me.. went to Kaydens Spring musical tonight hehe.. I will post a picture over in me journal.. ok.. love ya lady..

03-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#473
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	ooowwwwwww new pics

03-23-2007, 05:54 AM	#474
Edwards20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 6,645 Gallery: Edwards20 Stats: 264/231/218 (mini goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2, 2007	Well, it's a lovely day. I am sitting here drinking coffee w/my CO. I really would like to play hooky today ... but it's not an option. The scales were nice to me this morning. They moved down a lb.to 237! What a wonderful feeling, after this week. So, it's either the CO or the liver , or perhaps the removal of cashews. Who knows, it's a live and learn thing. I don't have much energy this morning, but I am in a good mood.

03-23-2007, 05:58 AM	#475
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	coconut oil I was like CO? Hmmmm comanding officer???????????? that threw me . ANYWHO Goodmorning