A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey - Page 17

monet0329 · 03-23-2007, 08:43 PM

Hiya my friend.. just checkin in on ya..

for the loss.. gotta love that!!!!

I'll catcha tomorrow.. its almost bed time.. sweet dreams..love yaaa

Sadler_Girl · 03-24-2007, 04:49 AM

You awake this early on a Saturday???

Edwards20 · 03-24-2007, 06:27 AM

Tippy Toes, save that bikini LOL. Even if I get thin, I am not a bikini girlie

Beth, I will stop by your journal this afternoon.

Lisa, yes I was up at 6AM, just left the alarm the same.

Everyone else, catch you later on. Gotta get ready to take Hannah to a b-day party.

PS - Got some ketosticks last night and Randy and I both are in the moderate zone. More discussion about this later. And Monet, I got another Atkins Book. Read 2 Chapters last night.

Tippy Toes · 03-24-2007, 08:00 AM

Candy...Never say never...

monet0329 · 03-24-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Tippy Toes, save that bikini LOL. Even if I get thin, I am not a bikini girlie

Beth, I will stop by your journal this afternoon.

Lisa, yes I was up at 6AM, just left the alarm the same.

Everyone else, catch you later on. Gotta get ready to take Hannah to a b-day party.

PS - Got some ketosticks last night and Randy and I both are in the moderate zone. More discussion about this later. And Monet, I got another Atkins Book. Read 2 Chapters last night.

let me know what book ya got???
have fun at the partyt?

Low Carb Mommy · 03-24-2007, 08:21 AM

Yea for Ketones!!

Hope your lose is going better than mine lately!

seriouschick · 03-24-2007, 07:07 PM

Hi Candy! Hope you're having a great evening.

twinkerbell · 03-24-2007, 08:10 PM

Hey Candy! Thanks for posting in my journal! I feel special!

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

Candy...Never say never...

Just to get me in a 1 piece bathing suit is an accomplishment ... and one that LOOKS good .... well, that is my dream. I really don't care for bikinis. Plus I have some surgical scars and numerous stretch marks ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by monet0329

let me know what book ya got???
have fun at the partyt?

Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinkerbell

Hey Candy! Thanks for posting in my journal! I feel special!

Twinker ... you ARE special !!!

Beth, I am coming to your journal .....

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 07:14 AM

Pizza Recipe to try:
Most Awesome Pizza

Quote:

I was craving pizza tonight...I mean REALLY craving pizza! My plans were to make LindaSue's deep dish pizza. I ended up working late and the weather is so bad I went straight home without stopping at the grocery store.
So...I made do with what I had.

The crust:
1/4 c flaxmeal
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion salt
1 packet Splenda
1 tbs Italian seasoning
1 tbs grated parmesan
1 egg
2 tsp water

Mix dry ingredients, then add egg and water. Spay a dinner plate with Pam and spread mixture into plate. (Will be about the size of a 'personal pizza') Microwave for about 1 minute 40 seconds.
Slide off plate into a pam sprayed frying pan and brown both sides on high.
Place crust on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread pizza sauce over crust almost to edges. Top with cheese of your choice (I used a moz./jack blend) and toppings of your choice. Pepperoni and mushroom for me. Heat in oven at about 350 until cheese melts and toppings reach desired 'doneness'. Cut into 4ths and enjoy. It looks like pizza, tastes like pizza, you can pick it up and eat it like pizza, has that crunch like a thin crust pizza. I loved it....and wouldn't you know...by the time I finished making it I was hungry and ate it (the whole thing!) without taking a pic!

Tippy Toes · 03-25-2007, 07:34 AM

I will have to try your Pizza, Candy! You sure are getting creative! A sure sign of a successful weight loss plan... I am so proud of you. What an honor to be able to see your progress and determination! Thanks for sharing.

BTW, someone here had a black one piece bathing suit on the avator that I have been eyeing--most cute! Who was it and where did you get it, lol?

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks Tippy ... but I wasn't the one who made the pizza

I am soooo NOT creative. Lisa (Sadler_Girl) shared the post with me. If you click on the link you can see who posted it.

However, I did post it here so that I could try it.

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 10:06 AM

Ok, I just updated my goal for the 30-in-3 challenge in fitday. I had the wrong date in there. We started March 1st, so my ending date would be May 31st, right ? That leaves 67 days ... 2.09 lbs per week. That sounds more realistic than before. I had Aprill 30th as the end and it said over 3lbs per week. I can't count.

Also, updated my menu from yesterday and breakfast so far today.

Yesterday's Menu and Today's so far

I don't like fitday sometimes, because it doesn't subtract the fiber in your totals. SOOO ... the only thing to officially go by is my total carb count.

We are headed back outside to finish a few things and little more laundry.

Then I will check back in.

From there, we are cleaning inside and cooking up a few things for the week.

Sadler_Girl · 03-25-2007, 01:37 PM

hey Candy yup May 31 is the date.
I just repoted that pizza in Maggies page , it is very tasty.
I love it.

Low Carb Mommy · 03-25-2007, 02:14 PM

You can do two pounds a week..no problem! Just imagine you in that bathing suit you want to get in this summer!! You will be looking good girl!

Now that I look at that pizza again....I think I will have to try it! I said in my response to you in my journal that I wasn't using any flour substitutes but that doesn't have any in there...read it wrong!

Your menu looks good...I hate that about Fit day too! At least we always know that we are doing better than it tells us.

It is a beautiful day to be out...a little hot but beautiful. I plan to plant some flowers this afternoon myself. Make sure you stop by and read my long response to you!

Sadler_Girl · 03-25-2007, 02:18 PM

Beth I love that pizza it realy works well.
I have added minced roasted garlic ( from the jar) and it is sooo good.
I have topped it with pizza sauce and oil and garlic.
It is nice to be able to pick it up and have pizza with the family.

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 03:54 PM

Lisa, thanks for sharing the pizza recipe. I am not a good baker, but maybe I can do this.

Beth, I will be right over ...

Posting some info from Becky (seriouschick) on coconut bark:

Quote:

So I've been trying to incorporate this into my diet, but I can't do it in the coffee. At least, not in large enough quantities. It's too weird and greasy.

SO, I made a batch of the chocolate bark and had some of that for a snack and it's AWESOME. I used:

4 Tbs coconut oil (Nutiva brand)
1.5 Tbs cocoa powder
1 pkt Splenda
1 Tbs pepita seeds (just cuz I love 'em)
2 Tbs unsweetened coconut

It's like a rockin' chocolate bar!
4 Tbs Coconut Oil
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbs. sliced raw almonds
1 tbs. SF banana syrup

It's like the yummiest, chocolate covered banana (with nut topping!) ever!!

I just mixed up a new batch to pop in the fridge for tonight. I used SF Davinci syrup in Cookie Dough flavor. YUM!!! I find that if I make it just a few minutes before eating it, the freezer is great -- cuz it gets firm right away. But if I'm not going to eat it until evening and I'm making it earlier in the day, I just leave it in the fridge -- then it's the right chocolate-y consistency and not too hard.

I don't do anything for the coconut oil bark except mix it up. It takes about 30 seconds to make it.

I just use Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder. I just toss everything in a little bowl, stir until combined. Then I line a little ramekin/dish with saran wrap & spray it lightly with Pam. Pour the chocolate bark in it, pop it in the freezer for about 3 minutes and you can pop it out and eat it. YUM.

I just mixed up a new batch to pop in the fridge for tonight. I used SF Davinci syrup in Cookie Dough flavor. YUM!!! I find that if I make it just a few minutes before eating it, the freezer is great -- cuz it gets firm right away. But if I'm not going to eat it until evening and I'm making it earlier in the day, I just leave it in the fridge -- then it's the right chocolate-y consistency and not too hard.

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 04:29 PM

Coconut Oil Fudge Recipes

Sadler_Girl · 03-25-2007, 04:32 PM

the pizza is more microwave than baking you just bake it long enough to melt the cheese.

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 04:34 PM

Coconut Oil Recipes and Ideas

Edwards20 · 03-25-2007, 04:36 PM

AllieCat's yogurt/candy crunch ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllieCat0817

I had 1 cup of vanilla yogurt, and stirred in some Stevita Delight chocolate powder (same consistency of cocoa, but already sweetened with Stevia), Stirred that together, then melted 1tb coconut oil in the microwave and stirred that in. The melted oil blended with the chocolate in the yogurt and formed crunchy chocolate pieces (just like candy). So it wasn't really a coating on top of the yogurt, but crunchy candy pieces mixed into the yogurt.

SO SO SO GOOD.

Sadler_Girl · 03-25-2007, 06:54 PM

That sounds yummy

KrystaLyn · 03-25-2007, 11:04 PM

Hey Candy, just stopping in to say good luck this week, just in case I don't make it back here before I get home from my trip! I think 2 lbs a week is totally do-able! I think I have just about been convinced to give coconut oil a try. I know they carry it at my health food store, and those recipes youve been posting look like something I could totally do! Of course, it will have to wait till I get back. Anyway, good luck and I hope to see great stats next week when I get back!

Edwards20 · 03-26-2007, 05:57 AM

Thanks Krysta. I hope you have a wonderful trip.

I am not sure my coconut oil is the acceptable type. I mean I don't think it's bad, just not sure it's effective. It's the LouAnn brand from Walmart. Apparently that's not EVCO.

I am somewhat disappointed this morning. Do you think your eating has a direct impact on the scales the next morning or the day after ? I mean would what I consumed yesterday be showing on the scales this morning, or would what I consumed Saturday be showing ??

I had my fitday all missed up. I had skipped Friday somehow, so all my foods were on the wrong day.

Anyway, I had 2 of the Atkins bars (at 2 different times) on Saturday. I had a LC beer yesterday evening (and they normally don't bother me and they make me pee a lot). Saturday morning, I was down a pound from Friday. Yesterday morning I was still down that lb. This morning, I am UP 3 lbs from Friday

I am not freaking out, just a little confused. I am in ketosis -- the large zone. I still feel "hot" and like I am burning ....

I thought surely with all the sweating out in the yard that I would at least stay the same this morning. I have not gazelled since Wed evening. I gazelled 20 minutes last night.

Just wondering how I retained 3lbs of water ....

Oh well, can't change it ... I can only learn from it --- ONCE I pinpoint the problem.

I don't think I even had ENOUGH carbs yesterday ....

03-25-2007, 02:14 PM	#495
Low Carb Mommy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,656 Gallery: Low Carb Mommy Stats: 175/135/125 WOE: Atkins-OWL/Maintenance Start Date: September 2006	You can do two pounds a week..no problem! Just imagine you in that bathing suit you want to get in this summer!! You will be looking good girl! Now that I look at that pizza again....I think I will have to try it! I said in my response to you in my journal that I wasn't using any flour substitutes but that doesn't have any in there...read it wrong! Your menu looks good...I hate that about Fit day too! At least we always know that we are doing better than it tells us. It is a beautiful day to be out...a little hot but beautiful. I plan to plant some flowers this afternoon myself. Make sure you stop by and read my long response to you! __________________ 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

03-25-2007, 11:04 PM	#503
KrystaLyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina Posts: 1,977 Gallery: KrystaLyn Stats: 158/156 post-partum/125, 5'2 WOE: Breastfeeding Start Date: Second Time Around started Jan 01.07	Hey Candy, just stopping in to say good luck this week, just in case I don't make it back here before I get home from my trip! I think 2 lbs a week is totally do-able! I think I have just about been convinced to give coconut oil a try. I know they carry it at my health food store, and those recipes youve been posting look like something I could totally do! Of course, it will have to wait till I get back. Anyway, good luck and I hope to see great stats next week when I get back! __________________ Krysta My 2008 Journal My boys are here! Ronan & Ashe born 11.5.2008 2007 LC Journal Our Recipes

03-23-2007, 08:43 PM	#481
monet0329 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Indiana ~ Posts: 8,639 Gallery: monet0329 Stats: ?/ ?/ 200.. for now.. WOE: Low carb...because it works! Start Date: Febuary 27,06.. restart 6/14/08	Hiya my friend.. just checkin in on ya.. for the loss.. gotta love that!!!! I'll catcha tomorrow.. its almost bed time.. sweet dreams..love yaaa

03-24-2007, 04:49 AM	#482
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	You awake this early on a Saturday???

03-24-2007, 06:27 AM	#483
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	Tippy Toes, save that bikini LOL. Even if I get thin, I am not a bikini girlie Beth, I will stop by your journal this afternoon. Lisa, yes I was up at 6AM, just left the alarm the same. Everyone else, catch you later on. Gotta get ready to take Hannah to a b-day party. PS - Got some ketosticks last night and Randy and I both are in the moderate zone. More discussion about this later. And Monet, I got another Atkins Book. Read 2 Chapters last night.

03-24-2007, 08:00 AM	#484
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...Never say never...

03-24-2007, 08:21 AM	#486
Low Carb Mommy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,656 Gallery: Low Carb Mommy Stats: 175/135/125 WOE: Atkins-OWL/Maintenance Start Date: September 2006	Yea for Ketones!! Hope your lose is going better than mine lately!

03-24-2007, 07:07 PM	#487
seriouschick MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: KC Posts: 1,258 Blog Entries: 9 Gallery: seriouschick Stats: 249/166/150 (5'9") WOE: WW Flex Plan Start Date: May 2006	Hi Candy! Hope you're having a great evening.

03-24-2007, 08:10 PM	#488
twinkerbell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,195 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: twinkerbell	Hey Candy! Thanks for posting in my journal! I feel special!

03-25-2007, 07:34 AM	#491
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	I will have to try your Pizza, Candy! You sure are getting creative! A sure sign of a successful weight loss plan... I am so proud of you. What an honor to be able to see your progress and determination! Thanks for sharing. BTW, someone here had a black one piece bathing suit on the avator that I have been eyeing--most cute! Who was it and where did you get it, lol?

03-25-2007, 09:48 AM	#492
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 Tippy ... but I wasn't the one who made the pizza I am soooo NOT creative. Lisa (Sadler_Girl) shared the post with me. If you click on the link you can see who posted it. However, I did post it here so that I could try it.

03-25-2007, 10:06 AM	#493
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	Ok, I just updated my goal for the 30-in-3 challenge in fitday. I had the wrong date in there. We started March 1st, so my ending date would be May 31st, right ? That leaves 67 days ... 2.09 lbs per week. That sounds more realistic than before. I had Aprill 30th as the end and it said over 3lbs per week. I can't count. Also, updated my menu from yesterday and breakfast so far today. Yesterday's Menu and Today's so far I don't like fitday sometimes, because it doesn't subtract the fiber in your totals. SOOO ... the only thing to officially go by is my total carb count. We are headed back outside to finish a few things and little more laundry. Then I will check back in. From there, we are cleaning inside and cooking up a few things for the week.

03-25-2007, 01:37 PM	#494
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	hey Candy yup May 31 is the date. I just repoted that pizza in Maggies page , it is very tasty. I love it.

03-25-2007, 02:18 PM	#496
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	Beth I love that pizza it realy works well. I have added minced roasted garlic ( from the jar) and it is sooo good. I have topped it with pizza sauce and oil and garlic. It is nice to be able to pick it up and have pizza with the family.

03-25-2007, 04:29 PM	#498
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	Coconut Oil Fudge Recipes

03-25-2007, 04:32 PM	#499
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	the pizza is more microwave than baking you just bake it long enough to melt the cheese.

03-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#500
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	Coconut Oil Recipes and Ideas

03-25-2007, 06:54 PM	#502
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	That sounds yummy

03-26-2007, 05:57 AM	#504
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 Krysta. I hope you have a wonderful trip. I am not sure my coconut oil is the acceptable type. I mean I don't think it's bad, just not sure it's effective. It's the LouAnn brand from Walmart. Apparently that's not EVCO. I am somewhat disappointed this morning. Do you think your eating has a direct impact on the scales the next morning or the day after ? I mean would what I consumed yesterday be showing on the scales this morning, or would what I consumed Saturday be showing ?? I had my fitday all missed up. I had skipped Friday somehow, so all my foods were on the wrong day. Anyway, I had 2 of the Atkins bars (at 2 different times) on Saturday. I had a LC beer yesterday evening (and they normally don't bother me and they make me pee a lot). Saturday morning, I was down a pound from Friday. Yesterday morning I was still down that lb. This morning, I am UP 3 lbs from Friday I am not freaking out, just a little confused. I am in ketosis -- the large zone. I still feel "hot" and like I am burning .... I thought surely with all the sweating out in the yard that I would at least stay the same this morning. I have not gazelled since Wed evening. I gazelled 20 minutes last night. Just wondering how I retained 3lbs of water .... Oh well, can't change it ... I can only learn from it --- ONCE I pinpoint the problem. I don't think I even had ENOUGH carbs yesterday ....