Sue's Journey to FINALLY getting this weight off!

[seb]

Hillary~yes, so much more fun to eat. I just bought spaghetti squash and turnips today. Will have "spaghetti" tonight.:grin:

Beth~yocheese and greek yogurt are the same thing. I have found mine at Walmart and Safeway (Kroger for you?). The yogurt at Safeway is Mountain High, or something like that, and the one I buy at Walmart is Dannon. I much prefer the Dannon.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Thanks. I will look for it again at Walmart. Is it in a little carton or a big one and what exactly does it say on it. Thanks for you help.

[seb]

It's in a big carton. It just says something like plain yogurt, no mention of fat on it, that I remember. I don't have one here right now to look at it.

[Low Carb Mommy]

So, when you make the yo cheese....you strain it over night? Does it have any taste being plain yogurt to begin with. Do you add things to it? Sorry for all the questions.

[crazyredhead]

Beth and Sue: Hi. Don't mean to be nosy but thought you might want to know about "Dannon All Natural"... not sure if that's what you buy Sue? It comes only in a large container (at least in my stores) it's white with blue writing and is only 12 carbs per cup (not sure about fiber counts if any as I don't do net). I believe it's full fat as well. I think it only comes in plain, but it's really good. Sometimes I'll add just a touch of splenda... but not much and berries. As far as the Greek Yogurt goes, I've gotten a brand called "Fage" which is also really good but I personally like the Dannon a little bit more (or sometimes I'll mix the 2 since the Fage is only 6 carbs per cup... or is it 9? can't remember). I actually bought both of them over this past weekend - lol. Not sure what stores you guys have by you... but around here we have stop & shop, shop rite, shaw's etc. - all of them carry both the Dannon All Natural and the Fage.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I will go look!

[seb]

Yep, that's the yogurt I get Hillary. I drain it for 24 hours and it is just like the Fage yogurt that I've gotten at Trader Joes. My dog loves the whey, so I just give it to him in his food bowl.

[Edwards20]

Hello Sue, I hope you were able to enjoy the time with your father. Kudos to the family for cleaning up the house I am glad you are feeling better and eating more. Don't feel bad about the whining, we all have our moments. Spaghetti squash ? Do you have to make it into spaghetti or is it already in noodle shape ?

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

You know I was thinking today that we don't wear our weight on a sign around our neck. But everyone sees how we look!

At the beach, I felt like I had a sign around my neck. It is how we perceive other's thoughts when they look at us.

[seb]

Candy~after cooking the spaghetti squash, you scrape it out of the shell (or whatever that's called) with a fork, and it comes out in strings like spaghetti. It's great with butter and salt, put spaghetti sauce on top then parmesan cheese. Yum.

My perceptions of others thoughts about me are usually negative. That's sad, isn't it?

[Low Carb Mommy]

I love the spaghetti squash. I add marinara sauce and parmesan cheese. Other times I add alfredo sauce (I have a recipe). Krysta adds ham and alfredo. I am going to try that sometime.

On the yogurt, I found the white container of it. I thought it was it because it had no mention of fat on the top, and then got up to the checkout and saw Nonfat on the side of the container. It was Dannon white with blue writing and 12 carbs per cup. Is the kind you guys get Nonfat? When I do find it, I forgot how you drain it. And you eat the part that is the thickest?? The liquid part (the stuff that drains) is what?

[seb]

Beth~since you got the non-fat variety, why not add fat to it after draining it? Add heavy cream, coconut oil, or something like that. I put a paper towel in a strainer, pour the yogurt into that, put a bowl underneath, and let the whey drain out. I do it for 12-24 hours, but others do it less. I heard that the carb count for 1 C is 8 carbs. I give the whey to my dog and he loves it. You can add so many things to this to make it good. Last week I added a bit of natural peanut butter, coconut oil and chocolate SF syrup. Loved it.

I don't have much time this morning as MIL is coming for a visit for a few days. I need to get ready for her around here.

Weight was up this morning, but I'm not worrying about it.

Later........

[Low Carb Mommy]

Thanks for the advice. I didn't actually buy the yogurt, but I will try doing that if I can't find the full fat. Hope everything goes well with the MIL. Do you have a good or strained relationship with her? My MIL is the best. She has been a God-send to me! Take care. I will look forward to talking with you later.

P.S. We are just not going to worry about this weight gain!

[seb]

I have a great relationship with MIL. It's great.

[crazyredhead]

Hi Sue. Hope you have a good visit with MIL! I'm proud of you for not letting the gain get to you... I was up a pound myself this morning... it happens... it will go back down again .

Beth: Not to threadjack again ... but try looking at Dannon's website... they show all their products there... they have a whole line of "All Natural"... I get the full fat... hopefully you'll be able to find it somewhere .

[Low Carb Mommy]

Great idea!!

[Edwards20]

Morning Sue

Hope you are enjoying this time with your MIL. I love mine with all my heart, but if she ever stayed at my house, I would go insane. She is quite the character.

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday.

[AuntieMame]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Hope you are enjoying this time with your MIL. I love mine with all my heart, but if she ever stayed at my house, I would go insane.

[crazyredhead]

Hey Sue .

[Low Carb Mommy]

Missing my friend! Hope you are having a wonderful visit! Come back soon!

[seb]

Hi all my dear friends. I'm here, busy with MIL and can't spend much time on line while she's here. I already have too much to do, so that would be rude.

I was a down .5 pound yesterday, so hoping for more today!

You ladies are the greatest!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Whoo Hoo! A 1/2 pd is great! Can't wait to see what today brings!

[Edwards20]

Glad you are having a good time. Congrats on the loss and thanks for popping in.

[crazyredhead]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Glad you are having a good time. Congrats on the loss and thanks for popping in.

What she said

[seb]

Thanks ladies. you all.

[seb]

Just another quick check-in this morning. I might be able to get back on later, but it is a very busy day. MIL is leaving, but after we go out for lunch, I need to go grocery shopping, then a baseball game tonight.

I am down another pound this morning. My body really seems to be liking more carbs. I'm eating around 20 NET carbs now, and I am loving it.

[crazyredhead]

Originally Posted by seb

I am down another pound this morning. My body really seems to be liking more carbs. I'm eating around 20 NET carbs now, and I am loving it.

Woohoooooooooooooooooooooooo . I'm so glad you decided to up the carbs... it seems to definitely be making a difference!!! Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Sorry I didn't get to talk to you today. My company was here and we were out most of the day. Congrats on another pound! Have a great weekend! Talk to you soon!