Vilya in 2013 - 100 lbs. and beyond! (and this year - pix!)

Vilya · 01-02-2013, 08:41 AM

Hey all! Another year, I can't believe it. 2012 was awesome for me. I hit 101 lbs. lost, and I have another 15 to go. I suspect it will take me most of this year to lose that last bit, as my weight loss has slowed down considerably.

I don't care, though, as long as it comes off I really don't care how slow it is.

This year I'm going to add pictures, just for more interest. I have a great one to start with, which I'll add when I get home tonight.

Thanks to everyone who read and commented last year. It helps to know I'm actually talking to someone, and not just to myself.

AsmallerME · 01-02-2013, 12:17 PM

I'm glad you are doing another journal, V. I'm definitely excited to continue to follow your journey to GOAL and see your progress pics.

Psmileyf · 01-02-2013, 12:19 PM

You did an amazing job last year! I bet people hardly recognize you!

Vilya · 01-02-2013, 04:53 PM

Hello ladies! Welcome to 2013!

I was feeling kind of low recently, feeling fat even though I KNOW I have done a good job with the weight loss. But we still have the old feelings, right? It's hard to think of yourself as "thin" when you've been fat your whole life.

So I found a pair of pants from my fattest, and laid my size 16 jeans over them. Reality check! I immediately stopped feeling bad about myself.

This picture boggles my mind and really shows how far I've come.

Vilya · 01-03-2013, 09:17 AM

You guys, I feel like I am back in control! I've had 2 good days in a row (meaning I stuck to my calorie goal). I'm logging everything again and have cut the carbs back to induction levels. I'm also trying really hard to stick to my general "more fat than protein" rule.

I've been bouncing around between 186 and 188 for the past few weeks, and I need to get away from that! This year I need to reach goal!

Psmileyf · 01-03-2013, 04:50 PM

That picture is amazing!

Vilya · 01-04-2013, 08:32 AM

My current calorie target is 1,400. Yesterday I hit 1,750. Sigh...

I fell victim to going to the grocery store after work and buying a rotisserie chicken. And then eating most of it. So I killed my protein goal as well.

Today is better. I had a faux-flour biscuit and coffee for breakfast. By the way, if you haven't checked out that thread in the Recipe forum, you really should. It's seriously the best flour mix ever. Ouizoid should be proud!

A Fantastic Flour Mix

Vilya · 01-04-2013, 06:05 PM

I posted this in the Recipe thread when I made it, but I'll post it here as well. This is the Almond Flour Fudge Cake I made for Thanksgiving, from The Chicken Lady's recipe. It is to DIE for.

Thread here: Almond Flour Fudge Cake - pic

Psmileyf · 01-05-2013, 06:47 AM

Vilya- I eat rotisserie chickens all the time. I think I will eat a piece or two and then end up consuming 3/4 of the thing in one sitting. Those things are addicting!

Vilya · 01-05-2013, 06:57 AM

Rotisserie chicken is sooooo good! I actually like all the dark meat parts the best. I eat it in this order: wings, legs, thighs, breasts. Sometimes I get an overcooked chicken and the breast meat is so dry, I just pitch it. Like, I'm mad at it for being overcooked.

Psmileyf · 01-05-2013, 07:00 AM

I like thighs, legs, wings then breast.
And I sometimes cut up the dried out breast and make my husband chicken salad for lunch.

Vilya · 01-05-2013, 07:53 AM

I know, I should use it for chicken salad or in soup, but sometimes I'm just like, "I am done with you!" and I toss it.

I'm so hungry right now. I had 2 squares of dark chocolate for breakfast, and obviously that's not enough. For lunch today I'm having a nice salad with lettuce, grilled salmon, a hard boiled egg, and Caesar dressing. Mmm!

cindym · 01-05-2013, 02:00 PM

Happy Saturday Vilya ~ thanks for sharing awesome recipes

Vilya · 01-06-2013, 06:53 AM

Well, I'm still at 188, where I've been for the past 4 weeks. Nighttime eating is killing me, and I haven't figured out how to get past it. Sometimes I make it until 9:00 or 10:00 and think I'm home free, but then I cave and eat something.

It's never a lot or anything carby, but it's just enough to keep my weight stable instead of losing. Arghhh!

Vilya · 01-07-2013, 06:17 PM

Confessional: I just logged all my food online and saw that I went 800 calories over goal.

One step forward, one step back... No wonder I am just maintaining and not losing anything. I didn't want to log the food, but I knew I had to do it if I was keeping to my promise to be honest about what I was eating. I can't hide from this, I am overeating, plain and simple.

I'm supposed to be around 1,400 cals per day, and today I was at 2,200. When I weighed 285 that would have been no problem, but I don't, and it is.

shelby'snana · 01-07-2013, 08:52 PM

Vilya ~~~ enjoying reading your posts and so glad you are having so much success !! Can't wait for the pics

101 lbs is so awesome !

Vilya · 01-09-2013, 07:55 AM

There is a thread in the Lobby about guacamole, and in that thread, cfine posted a fantastic recipe for avocado chocolate pudding. My 2nd attempt at it turned out GREAT. I will take a picture for y'all today so you can see.

cfine · 01-09-2013, 12:19 PM

So glad you liked it, Vilya. I have been meaning to pop in on your thread and congratulate you on your 100lb. loss. I missed it because I was too busy stuffing my face with junk.

I'm back now and feeling better than ever. I love your pics too. It's amazing how far you've come.

Vilya · 01-09-2013, 05:23 PM

Pictures! Here's the avocado chocolate pudding:

And with whipped cream:

shelby'snana · 01-09-2013, 11:53 PM

looks yummy Mine didn't look that good ;/ Hope you love it

Vilya · 01-11-2013, 07:27 PM

OK, I'm going to start counting the # of days I eat properly and don't make bad food choices.

Today counts as the first day. I did very well today, stayed right at my calorie goal of 1,400 and kept my fat and protein goals intact, too.

Portia · 01-12-2013, 08:28 AM

You can do it, Vilya! Just think of the blood sugar spikes and what they do to our bodies.

Vilya · 01-12-2013, 11:33 AM

Controlling my BG is the only thing that keeps me from going completely off the rails sometimes. Even when I overeat, it's very, very rare that I would do so with carby foods. Mostly, I overeat just plain LC calories. Still not good!

Vilya · 01-13-2013, 07:06 AM

Weigh in this morning, and I'm finally headed back down! I was at 187, so now only 3 lbs. over my low.

I made chicken wings today, coated in ranch dressing powder. I used 1 packet of dressing for 2 lbs. of wings, and they were a teeny bit underdressed. Next time I'll use 1.5 packs.

Here's a pic:

shelby'snana · 01-13-2013, 04:41 PM

ok Vilya, I'll take a plateful please .......

Looks super good !

Psmileyf · 01-14-2013, 05:47 AM

I love wings. Never tried them that way. Maybe this weekend!

AsmallerME · 01-14-2013, 05:49 AM

Hey V! Great pic above of the pants. Wow!! Good job for monitoring the calories. You know I'm in the same boat. Your determination is going to get you to goal!!

cfine · 01-15-2013, 04:19 PM

Did you fry those wings? They look yummy.

Vilya · 01-15-2013, 06:59 PM

Yep, fried them in coconut oil.

Vilya · 01-16-2013, 02:46 PM

YOU GUYS. Last night I made faux ice cream with: heavy cream, a few frozen strawberries, Splenda. Blend all in Ninja and eat! It made about half a cup, and was DELICOUS. I had been craving ice cream for a long time, and I finally got to eat some!

I will take a pic next time. I inhaled it too fast this time.

01-02-2013, 08:41 AM	#1
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Vilya in 2013 - 100 lbs. and beyond! (and this year - pix!) Hey all! Another year, I can't believe it. 2012 was awesome for me. I hit 101 lbs. lost, and I have another 15 to go. I suspect it will take me most of this year to lose that last bit, as my weight loss has slowed down considerably. I don't care, though, as long as it comes off I really don't care how slow it is. This year I'm going to add pictures, just for more interest. I have a great one to start with, which I'll add when I get home tonight. Thanks to everyone who read and commented last year. It helps to know I'm actually talking to someone, and not just to myself. __________________ Vilya - dog trainer and uber-geek. Reached the beautiful town of ONEDERLAND on 7/1/2012! Next goal: 185, to hit that Century Club mark. - ACHIEVED!! 11/4/2012

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01-02-2013, 12:17 PM	#2
AsmallerME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,406 Gallery: AsmallerME WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2012	I'm glad you are doing another journal, V. I'm definitely excited to continue to follow your journey to GOAL and see your progress pics.

01-02-2013, 12:19 PM	#3
Psmileyf Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,664 Gallery: Psmileyf Stats: 215/193 on WW/167since LC Aug 1st/166 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2011	You did an amazing job last year! I bet people hardly recognize you!

01-03-2013, 09:17 AM	#5
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	You guys, I feel like I am back in control! I've had 2 good days in a row (meaning I stuck to my calorie goal). I'm logging everything again and have cut the carbs back to induction levels. I'm also trying really hard to stick to my general "more fat than protein" rule. I've been bouncing around between 186 and 188 for the past few weeks, and I need to get away from that! This year I need to reach goal!

01-03-2013, 04:50 PM	#6
Psmileyf Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,664 Gallery: Psmileyf Stats: 215/193 on WW/167since LC Aug 1st/166 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2011	That picture is amazing!

01-04-2013, 08:32 AM	#7
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	My current calorie target is 1,400. Yesterday I hit 1,750. Sigh... I fell victim to going to the grocery store after work and buying a rotisserie chicken. And then eating most of it. So I killed my protein goal as well. Today is better. I had a faux-flour biscuit and coffee for breakfast. By the way, if you haven't checked out that thread in the Recipe forum, you really should. It's seriously the best flour mix ever. Ouizoid should be proud! A Fantastic Flour Mix

01-05-2013, 06:47 AM	#9
Psmileyf Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,664 Gallery: Psmileyf Stats: 215/193 on WW/167since LC Aug 1st/166 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2011	Vilya- I eat rotisserie chickens all the time. I think I will eat a piece or two and then end up consuming 3/4 of the thing in one sitting. Those things are addicting!

01-05-2013, 06:57 AM	#10
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Rotisserie chicken is sooooo good! I actually like all the dark meat parts the best. I eat it in this order: wings, legs, thighs, breasts. Sometimes I get an overcooked chicken and the breast meat is so dry, I just pitch it. Like, I'm mad at it for being overcooked.

01-05-2013, 07:00 AM	#11
Psmileyf Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,664 Gallery: Psmileyf Stats: 215/193 on WW/167since LC Aug 1st/166 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2011	I like thighs, legs, wings then breast. And I sometimes cut up the dried out breast and make my husband chicken salad for lunch.

01-05-2013, 07:53 AM	#12
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	I know, I should use it for chicken salad or in soup, but sometimes I'm just like, "I am done with you!" and I toss it. I'm so hungry right now. I had 2 squares of dark chocolate for breakfast, and obviously that's not enough. For lunch today I'm having a nice salad with lettuce, grilled salmon, a hard boiled egg, and Caesar dressing. Mmm!

01-05-2013, 02:00 PM	#13
cindym Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vernon, BC - Canada Posts: 1,595 Gallery: cindym Stats: 350(Dr.'s office)/317/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 26Feb01 (Restart 16May06) (Restart 27Feb12)	Happy Saturday Vilya ~ thanks for sharing awesome recipes

01-06-2013, 06:53 AM	#14
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Well, I'm still at 188, where I've been for the past 4 weeks. Nighttime eating is killing me, and I haven't figured out how to get past it. Sometimes I make it until 9:00 or 10:00 and think I'm home free, but then I cave and eat something. It's never a lot or anything carby, but it's just enough to keep my weight stable instead of losing. Arghhh!

01-07-2013, 06:17 PM	#15
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Confessional: I just logged all my food online and saw that I went 800 calories over goal. One step forward, one step back... No wonder I am just maintaining and not losing anything. I didn't want to log the food, but I knew I had to do it if I was keeping to my promise to be honest about what I was eating. I can't hide from this, I am overeating, plain and simple. I'm supposed to be around 1,400 cals per day, and today I was at 2,200. When I weighed 285 that would have been no problem, but I don't, and it is.

01-07-2013, 08:52 PM	#16
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,474 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	Vilya ~~~ enjoying reading your posts and so glad you are having so much success !! Can't wait for the pics 101 lbs is so awesome !

01-09-2013, 07:55 AM	#17
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	There is a thread in the Lobby about guacamole, and in that thread, cfine posted a fantastic recipe for avocado chocolate pudding. My 2nd attempt at it turned out GREAT. I will take a picture for y'all today so you can see.

01-09-2013, 12:19 PM	#18
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,442 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	So glad you liked it, Vilya. I have been meaning to pop in on your thread and congratulate you on your 100lb. loss. I missed it because I was too busy stuffing my face with junk. I'm back now and feeling better than ever. I love your pics too. It's amazing how far you've come.

01-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#19
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Pictures! Here's the avocado chocolate pudding: And with whipped cream:

01-09-2013, 11:53 PM	#20
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,474 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	looks yummy Mine didn't look that good ;/ Hope you love it

01-11-2013, 07:27 PM	#21
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	OK, I'm going to start counting the # of days I eat properly and don't make bad food choices. Today counts as the first day. I did very well today, stayed right at my calorie goal of 1,400 and kept my fat and protein goals intact, too.

01-12-2013, 08:28 AM	#22
Portia Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The beautiful North Shore Posts: 5,483 Gallery: Portia Stats: 271/269/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/15/13	You can do it, Vilya! Just think of the blood sugar spikes and what they do to our bodies.

01-12-2013, 11:33 AM	#23
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Controlling my BG is the only thing that keeps me from going completely off the rails sometimes. Even when I overeat, it's very, very rare that I would do so with carby foods. Mostly, I overeat just plain LC calories. Still not good!

01-13-2013, 07:06 AM	#24
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Weigh in this morning, and I'm finally headed back down! I was at 187, so now only 3 lbs. over my low. I made chicken wings today, coated in ranch dressing powder. I used 1 packet of dressing for 2 lbs. of wings, and they were a teeny bit underdressed. Next time I'll use 1.5 packs. Here's a pic:

01-13-2013, 04:41 PM	#25
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,474 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	ok Vilya, I'll take a plateful please ....... Looks super good !

01-14-2013, 05:47 AM	#26
Psmileyf Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,664 Gallery: Psmileyf Stats: 215/193 on WW/167since LC Aug 1st/166 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2011	I love wings. Never tried them that way. Maybe this weekend!

01-14-2013, 05:49 AM	#27
AsmallerME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,406 Gallery: AsmallerME WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2012	Hey V! Great pic above of the pants. Wow!! Good job for monitoring the calories. You know I'm in the same boat. Your determination is going to get you to goal!!

01-15-2013, 04:19 PM	#28
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,442 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	Did you fry those wings? They look yummy.

01-15-2013, 06:59 PM	#29
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	Yep, fried them in coconut oil.

01-16-2013, 02:46 PM	#30
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	YOU GUYS. Last night I made faux ice cream with: heavy cream, a few frozen strawberries, Splenda. Blend all in Ninja and eat! It made about half a cup, and was DELICOUS. I had been craving ice cream for a long time, and I finally got to eat some! I will take a pic next time. I inhaled it too fast this time.