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Determinedtolose · 08-20-2008, 04:46 AM

Hi Jen, I thought I posted my weight. I weighed in on Monday at 205, and will weigh in again next Monday.

I need to figure out what I'm going to eat today. I ate all my Coney Island chili and the meatloaf is for lunch. I think I may do something with eggs for dinner. I've got a couple of steaks thawing out. If they do get thawed I'll do those.

I just have to say that I feel good mentally and phyiscally. Mentally because I've stayed on plan and I don't have to worry if I'm going to gain weight from my cheats. That is the key for me to this woe. If we don't cheat and eat off plan for more than I'd say a week, then it just motivates me to continue eating on plan. I know what I just went through with those past weekends eating off plan and gaining these 5lbs I've been trying to lose. It took me 2 weeks to lose them!! That is too long! But I've finally lost them and I don't want to go backwards again.

I know I've been tempted to cheat. Yesterday when I went to run an errand, I past buy this candy store that has some great chocolate. They also make sf chocolates too. My mind tried to rationalize how I can get away with eating a piece and how it wont' hurt! Yeah right!!

I didn't go there, I just kept my mind focused and thought about my goal and how far I've come.

If I would have given in, then I would have tormented myself about why I did that and never let it go!

I feel good physically again, because I believe if you want to feel good physically, I have to feel good mentally. So everything is in sync!!

Well that's it for now!!

Let's all feel good, stay on plan and not be tempted to eat something we shouldn't so we can meet our goal!!!!

seb · 08-20-2008, 06:44 AM

You did great passing up those chocolates, Diana.

Sounds like you're really in a good frame of mind right now.

I read your post in the Main Lobby about potatoes and corn. I love potatoes and corn and could eat them everyday, but not without fat! Well, I hope your dad doesn't gain weight from the Potatoes and Corn Diet.

I think I would.

Determinedtolose · 08-20-2008, 09:20 AM

Hi Sue! Thanks!!
As much as I love my dad, he will believe anything he reads or hears! I don't know how he is going to do eating potatoes, but he thinks it will help him lose. I can't say anything to him, so I'll just have to let him find out the hard way.

ll__raine__ll · 08-20-2008, 02:40 PM

yay for passing on the chocolate

i feel the same way about cheating. the guilt just makes it sooo not worth it!

NewYorkGiants32 · 08-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Isn't it funny how we try to rationalize having a cheat? My dad always said I should have been a lawyer.

la.lady · 08-20-2008, 02:47 PM

Diana, you have done so well and I am so proud of you... I wanted to get into the cantaloupe so bad night before last, but I didn't and it paid off...

Debralynn · 08-20-2008, 03:50 PM

Hey there gorgeous! Missed ya! You are doing a phenomenal job as always!

Determinedtolose · 08-20-2008, 04:49 PM

Thanks everyone!

Deb!! You are going to get on track and kick some butt!!!

LOL, Jen, yep, I can see that!!!

Raine, it is hard to resist chocolate because I love it!!! But one day I will treat myself.

seb · 08-20-2008, 05:48 PM

...........why does chocolate have to taste so good?

Determinedtolose · 08-20-2008, 07:40 PM

Sue, I know! It's not fair!!! LOL!! I really don't want chocolate, but if I feel like it, I'll just make me a chocolate flavored coffee. I ate some fat, so I feel very content.

Hi Patty! Didn't mean to ignore you Sweetie!!

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 08:44 AM

Another great day!

I was told about a website that talks about coconut oil. I know it's very beneficial, but to actually read what helps with, makes me want to start using it again. I have a container but just couldn't handle the smell or the taste anymore.

Here is that link. It's very interesting because I had no idea it could in many areas.

Coconut Research Center Home Page

I had another good day yesterday. I'm happy about that!

My menu:
B- egg bake, w/veggies only, coffee, hc, sf davinci
S- 2 celery stalks w/ cream cheese
L- lettuce wraps w/turkey and mayo
D- steak, shrimp, small salad
Water- 101 oz
Ex- elliptical 1 mile
Total carbs: 16.9, Total Fat:93.5, Total Protein: 89.3, Total cals: 1292

I hope everyone has a great day!!!

NewYorkGiants32 · 08-21-2008, 09:31 AM

Oh, I did not tell you I have been using coconut oil? I agree...the health benifits are amazing! I am doing the oil pulling.

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkGiants32

Oh, I did not tell you I have been using coconut oil? I agree...the health benifits are amazing! I am doing the oil pulling.

Good for you Jen!!! That will totally help with your weight loss, if it is aready!!

la.lady · 08-21-2008, 10:35 AM

Diana get the oil in capsule form. That is what I take and it makes me feel so good. It even gives me lots of energy... Cindy, on my CAD thread is the one that got me started on it and I am so glad... Even my skin is doing better...

Good Mornig and have a great day!!!!

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by la.lady

Diana get the oil in capsule form. That is what I take and it makes me feel so good. It even gives me lots of energy... Cindy, on my CAD thread is the one that got me started on it and I am so glad... Even my skin is doing better...

Good Mornig and have a great day!!!!

Hi Patty, that's good to know that it's in a capsule. I'll have to look for that today!!
Thanks!!!

I'm glad you're skin is doing better. I didn't even think about that with you skin itching. That's awesome!

NewYorkGiants32 · 08-21-2008, 10:46 AM

I did not know it came in a capsule? Do you know where? Do you get the same type of benefits whether it be liquid or capsule?

seb · 08-21-2008, 10:58 AM

Wish I could use coconut oil now, but I do use it on my skin periodically. I love cleansing my face with it, but then it tends to make my hair oily. Strange. My face does feel wonderful when I clean it two times at day with the CO.

I'm very proud of you for doing so well with your eating. Determinedtolose is going to lose!

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seb

Wish I could use coconut oil now, but I do use it on my skin periodically. I love cleansing my face with it, but then it tends to make my hair oily. Strange. My face does feel wonderful when I clean it two times at day with the CO.

I'm very proud of you for doing so well with your eating. Determinedtolose is going to lose!

Thanks Sue! I know, I'm amazed that I've been able to go this long. But I do give all glory to God for giving me the strength to do this!!

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkGiants32

I did not know it came in a capsule? Do you know where? Do you get the same type of benefits whether it be liquid or capsule?

Me either! I'll find out though and let you know. Unless Patty will come back and tell us where she got hers from.

Oh Pattttyyyyy!!!

seb · 08-21-2008, 12:04 PM

You could get them at a health food store or a place like GNC, I'm sure. I'll bet Walmart carries them also.

la.lady · 08-21-2008, 12:14 PM

Sorry ladies, I was busy cleaning and making us a healthy salad for dinner.

I get my caps from Prime Vitamins over the internet. They are having a sale or at least when I got mine that if you buy one bottle you get two free. Just go to prime vitamins. com and order. I got mine within a week after I ordered them. I really believe that they give me energy and good moods also...they are supposed to help with low thyroid, sugar diabetes, energy and so forth...

Debralynn · 08-21-2008, 12:51 PM

Good day, sweetie! How are you?

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debralynn

Good day, sweetie! How are you?

Hey! Two days in a row!! Boy I feel special!!

It's good to see you too! I'm doing great and just low carbing away!!

Coming to visit yooouuu!

Determinedtolose · 08-21-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by la.lady

Sorry ladies, I was busy cleaning and making us a healthy salad for dinner.

I get my caps from Prime Vitamins over the internet. They are having a sale or at least when I got mine that if you buy one bottle you get two free. Just go to prime vitamins. com and order. I got mine within a week after I ordered them. I really believe that they give me energy and good moods also...they are supposed to help with low thyroid, sugar diabetes, energy and so forth...

Thanks Patty, I'll be looking at that website!! Yum healthy salad, sounds great!!

la.lady · 08-21-2008, 12:59 PM

Also Diana, you can find them at Health Food Stores, but I don't have one here and think you can get them cheaper through Prime Vitamins. Make sure that you get the Organic Coconut Oil pills...

NewYorkGiants32 · 08-21-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by la.lady

Also Diana, you can find them at Health Food Stores, but I don't have one here and think you can get them cheaper through Prime Vitamins. Make sure that you get the Organic Coconut Oil pills...

How much are they online??

08-20-2008, 04:46 AM	#1021
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,314 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Hi Jen, I thought I posted my weight. I weighed in on Monday at 205, and will weigh in again next Monday. I need to figure out what I'm going to eat today. I ate all my Coney Island chili and the meatloaf is for lunch. I think I may do something with eggs for dinner. I've got a couple of steaks thawing out. If they do get thawed I'll do those. I just have to say that I feel good mentally and phyiscally. Mentally because I've stayed on plan and I don't have to worry if I'm going to gain weight from my cheats. That is the key for me to this woe. If we don't cheat and eat off plan for more than I'd say a week, then it just motivates me to continue eating on plan. I know what I just went through with those past weekends eating off plan and gaining these 5lbs I've been trying to lose. It took me 2 weeks to lose them!! That is too long! But I've finally lost them and I don't want to go backwards again. I know I've been tempted to cheat. Yesterday when I went to run an errand, I past buy this candy store that has some great chocolate. They also make sf chocolates too. My mind tried to rationalize how I can get away with eating a piece and how it wont' hurt! Yeah right!! I didn't go there, I just kept my mind focused and thought about my goal and how far I've come. If I would have given in, then I would have tormented myself about why I did that and never let it go! I feel good physically again, because I believe if you want to feel good physically, I have to feel good mentally. So everything is in sync!! Well that's it for now!! Let's all feel good, stay on plan and not be tempted to eat something we shouldn't so we can meet our goal!!!! __________________ DIANA Wilkommen, bienvenu, welcome, c'mon in!! "Your a Daisy if you do!" DOWN 46LBS 202, 201, 200, 199, 198, 197, 196, 195, 194, 193, 192, 191, 190, 189, 188, 187, 186, 185, 184, 183, 182, 181, 180, 179, 178, 177, 176, 175, 174, 173, 172, 171, 170, 169, 168, 167, 166, 165, 164, 163, 162, 161, 160 MAYBE GOAL, 159, 158, 157, 156, 155, 154, 153, 152, 151, 150 GOAL!

08-20-2008, 06:44 AM	#1022
seb Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,940 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 48 Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	You did great passing up those chocolates, Diana. Sounds like you're really in a good frame of mind right now. I read your post in the Main Lobby about potatoes and corn. I love potatoes and corn and could eat them everyday, but not without fat! Well, I hope your dad doesn't gain weight from the Potatoes and Corn Diet. I think I would.

08-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#1023
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,314 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Hi Sue! Thanks!! As much as I love my dad, he will believe anything he reads or hears! I don't know how he is going to do eating potatoes, but he thinks it will help him lose. I can't say anything to him, so I'll just have to let him find out the hard way.

08-20-2008, 02:40 PM	#1024
ll__raine__ll Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 445 Gallery: ll__raine__ll Stats: 196/183.26/132 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 24 July 2008	yay for passing on the chocolate i feel the same way about cheating. the guilt just makes it sooo not worth it!

08-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#1025
NewYorkGiants32 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wa State Posts: 1,888 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 Stats: 197/188.0/150 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: July 28th 2008	Isn't it funny how we try to rationalize having a cheat? My dad always said I should have been a lawyer.

08-20-2008, 02:47 PM	#1026
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 16,665 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/172.5 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Oct. 13, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Diana, you have done so well and I am so proud of you... I wanted to get into the cantaloupe so bad night before last, but I didn't and it paid off...

08-20-2008, 03:50 PM	#1027
Debralynn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,698 Gallery: Debralynn Stats: 222/147/135 WOE: Atkins, chasing after my 2 and 4 year old boys! Start Date: (1997, 2002, 2005) re-start June 1, 2007	Hey there gorgeous! Missed ya! You are doing a phenomenal job as always!

08-20-2008, 04:49 PM	#1028
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,314 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Thanks everyone! Deb!! You are going to get on track and kick some butt!!! LOL, Jen, yep, I can see that!!! Raine, it is hard to resist chocolate because I love it!!! But one day I will treat myself.

08-20-2008, 05:48 PM	#1029
seb Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,940 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 48 Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	...........why does chocolate have to taste so good?

08-20-2008, 07:40 PM	#1030
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,314 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Sue, I know! It's not fair!!! LOL!! I really don't want chocolate, but if I feel like it, I'll just make me a chocolate flavored coffee. I ate some fat, so I feel very content. Hi Patty! Didn't mean to ignore you Sweetie!!

08-21-2008, 08:44 AM	#1031
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,314 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Another great day! I was told about a website that talks about coconut oil. I know it's very beneficial, but to actually read what helps with, makes me want to start using it again. I have a container but just couldn't handle the smell or the taste anymore. Here is that link. It's very interesting because I had no idea it could in many areas. Coconut Research Center Home Page I had another good day yesterday. I'm happy about that! My menu: B- egg bake, w/veggies only, coffee, hc, sf davinci S- 2 celery stalks w/ cream cheese L- lettuce wraps w/turkey and mayo D- steak, shrimp, small salad Water- 101 oz Ex- elliptical 1 mile Total carbs: 16.9, Total Fat:93.5, Total Protein: 89.3, Total cals: 1292 I hope everyone has a great day!!!

08-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#1032
NewYorkGiants32 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wa State Posts: 1,888 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 Stats: 197/188.0/150 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: July 28th 2008	Oh, I did not tell you I have been using coconut oil? I agree...the health benifits are amazing! I am doing the oil pulling.

08-21-2008, 10:35 AM	#1034
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 16,665 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/172.5 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Oct. 13, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Diana get the oil in capsule form. That is what I take and it makes me feel so good. It even gives me lots of energy... Cindy, on my CAD thread is the one that got me started on it and I am so glad... Even my skin is doing better... Good Mornig and have a great day!!!!

08-21-2008, 10:46 AM	#1036
NewYorkGiants32 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wa State Posts: 1,888 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 Stats: 197/188.0/150 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: July 28th 2008	I did not know it came in a capsule? Do you know where? Do you get the same type of benefits whether it be liquid or capsule?

08-21-2008, 10:58 AM	#1037
seb Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,940 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 48 Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	Wish I could use coconut oil now, but I do use it on my skin periodically. I love cleansing my face with it, but then it tends to make my hair oily. Strange. My face does feel wonderful when I clean it two times at day with the CO. I'm very proud of you for doing so well with your eating. Determinedtolose is going to lose!

08-21-2008, 12:04 PM	#1040
seb Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,940 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 48 Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	You could get them at a health food store or a place like GNC, I'm sure. I'll bet Walmart carries them also.

08-21-2008, 12:14 PM	#1041
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 16,665 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/172.5 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Oct. 13, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Sorry ladies, I was busy cleaning and making us a healthy salad for dinner. I get my caps from Prime Vitamins over the internet. They are having a sale or at least when I got mine that if you buy one bottle you get two free. Just go to prime vitamins. com and order. I got mine within a week after I ordered them. I really believe that they give me energy and good moods also...they are supposed to help with low thyroid, sugar diabetes, energy and so forth...

08-21-2008, 12:51 PM	#1042
Debralynn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,698 Gallery: Debralynn Stats: 222/147/135 WOE: Atkins, chasing after my 2 and 4 year old boys! Start Date: (1997, 2002, 2005) re-start June 1, 2007	Good day, sweetie! How are you?

08-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#1045
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 16,665 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/172.5 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Oct. 13, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Also Diana, you can find them at Health Food Stores, but I don't have one here and think you can get them cheaper through Prime Vitamins. Make sure that you get the Organic Coconut Oil pills...