Getting Healthy for Baby *February 2008*

Stinkerbelle · 02-02-2008, 06:46 AM

Getting Healthy for Baby- January!! A New Year

Another month...maybe the Month of Love will bring us some BFP's!

What do you want for yourself this month? Any personal goals? Changes you would like to make?

For myself, I want to stay focused and strong. I would like to add some exercise into my routine. Very hard with the crappy weather up here but luckily, Feb is another step towards spring!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

LuckyKitty · 02-02-2008, 08:26 AM

"she's back..."

ladies, I've missed ya'll!

I'm back from the brink of

and had a weekend trip unexpectedly cancelled, so I get to hang out and catch back up with ya! I'm packing up a storm today, but I'm only making myself do 15 mins of work for every 30 minutes of enjoying my Saturday (I'm getting there, Flylady

).

Thanks for getting the new thread started, Belle! My big Feb goal is exercise. In fact, after debating about waiting to start "fresh" on a Monday, I've decided that I'm gonna start today so by Monday - which promises to be a *challenging* day at work - it's already a pattern.

How's everyone doing? I haven't had a chance to go back and read the other thread yet

Stinkerbelle · 02-02-2008, 09:30 AM

No worries Kat- nice to have you back!

I am hangin in there- things have been a bit more stressful than I would like but I just get through one day at a time and fix what I am able. Been sticking to LC with no slip ups at all. Only "slip up" is me looking into WW. I am going to stick LC through this coming week and keep doing some research. I might do a cycle of WW and Atkins....that outta really screw me up! haha

Off to a fun filled day or driving all over the place for DD and soccer- be back lata

Rustybeth · 02-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Hello ladies.

In case you hadn't noticed, I don't get a chance to post here every day. But when I do get a chance, I read up on all the goings-on and cheer our victories and pray for our strife.

I was down 2kg this weigh in. I learned long ago that weighing in every day is not something that contributes to my success. I find twice a month is good enough. I get too frustrated by the daily fluctuations, and it's easier to see the downward trend with fewer data points. (Sorry, I'm a geek!) Regardless, I'm down 84 lbs from my highest, and glad to say I haven't gained more than 1kg (2 lbs) since 2006. At least I've quit being a yo-yo!

I go in on Thursday for my follow up with the ob/gyn. I know he's going to say Clomid or Metformin or whatever the other OI drugs are. He's eager to get things going, so I am expecting some agressive treatment. I'm on CD 13. Yes we did try again on this cycle (with the okay from the doc), so we're heading into the 2WW. The first thing I'm going to do if (when) we get a BFP is request a referral to a nutritionist who works with women who have gestational diabetes. Since my age and weight put my risk factors up there, I want to make sure that I eat properly and LOW CARB during the whole pregnancy. I will be happy to stay out of ketosis, but I am not going to eat foods that don't contribute positively towards health for both of us. I was reading in another thread about one of our ladies being encouraged to eat graham crackers. Yeah, right.

I've also been trying to find any discussion of ketosis in pregnant women that isn't due to diabetic ketoacidosis. I have not been able to find a single paper on it, nor any studies. Everything I've read has been about diabetic women who are out of control, and the results saying that ketosis causes intellectual impairment in their babies. I hate to break it to the scientific community, but my mother had hyperemesis with me and every one of my siblings. She was in ketosis off and on (due to lack of nutrition) for the critcial first eight weeks with me, during organogenesis. And if I'm intellectually impaired, then I'd be aghast at why my actual potential could have been! Anyway, I do not want to risk anything for the bub, so I'll be sure to be OUT of ketosis as soon as I know the good news. I just wish there was more information available.

I've spent the morning making up a menu for the week and a grocery list. I must dash off to do the shopping and then spend the afternoon cooking (as it's already Sunday 11am for me).

I hope everyone stays on track, well, and positive this month. I'll check in on the coming weekend (if I don't get a chance before) with the news from the doc.

Cheers everyone!

Stinkerbelle · 02-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Hey Rb- no worries- just post when you can! Good luck at the docs- look forward to here your route of attack. But, most of all, good luck in the TWW!

Congrats on the weight loss and the end of yo-yoing!

My menu today:
B- 2 eggs ham cheese
S- coffee w/cream
L- broccoli, shredded chicken, cheese sauce
S- iced coffee w/cream
D- 2 eggs, ham cheese
S- 2 cream cheese muffins with raspberries

Sorry for the quick post- I am wiped out...gotta get my rest- more soccer tomorrow and the big Patriots game! woohoo!!!

Be back tomorrow- take care Ladies!

LuckyKitty · 02-03-2008, 07:02 AM

RB - Congrats on the WL

Stopping the yo-yo cycle is a big goal of mine, too, so BIG WTG from me

I really like the idea of being referred to a GD nutritionist early on. I hadn't though of it before, but that's probably not a bad idea for any LCer, cause that eating is going to be much more on track with our bodies than the traditional shpeal. Also, please do let us know if/what you find on ketosis in PG women. I know that there are - or at least used to be - a couple of women here that strongly believed there was no concern for exactly the reasons you cited; LOTS of women put themselves in ketosis the first tri w/o even realizing it, just cause they can't keep anything down.

Belle - Go Pats!

I'm off to the store to try to get out of there before all the last minute Super Bowl shoppers are frantically taking each other out for the last wings

I'll check back in later.

to my ladies!

ETA: I forgot to let ya know that my lazy heiney got on the t/m yesterday and did 20 mins of intervals!

shew, it whooped me, but I feel great about it and plan to do it again today!

Stinkerbelle · 02-03-2008, 07:52 AM

Nice job Kat! And yes, you better get to the store before the wings are gone!

My Superbowl menu:

Buffalo chicken salad (from 30 minute meals on Fodd Network)
Scallops and bacon
Shrimp and guacamole
maybe a side of nachos and salsa for kiddos

I just made the chicken for the salad and am going to make the guacamole. I am excited for my LC treats!

Have a fabulous Sunday everyone!

AsmallerME · 02-03-2008, 10:36 AM

Mmm...I want to go to Belle's for dinner.

We're not big football fans and don't have plans to attend any parties tonight so I doubt we'll do anything special for the game. We may watch it, but no special SB foods. Although I do have to grocery shop today and hadn't even thought of the crowds. Hopefully it won't be too bad.

Kat - Congrats on the TM!! 20 minutes is a great start!

RB - Good luck in the 2WW! I agree that's a great idea to get to the nutritionist early. Keep us informed of your progress.

I'm going to go and make my menu up for the week. I'll be back in a bit to post more.

LuckyKitty · 02-03-2008, 02:16 PM

OMG Belle, I wanna come to your place for the game! Your menu sounds divine!

Amber - Didya have as much fun at the store as I did

Just checkin in before I take the pup for a jog - yup, 2 days in a row of exercise..., scary

I'm workin on some soup and some cheesecake-ish concoction to help keep me on plan this week.

Enjoy the game ya'll!

AsmallerME · 02-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Kat - yep, I had just as much fun!

It was really crowded and people seemed so stressed out - guess the party planning and thought of cooking all the food was on everyone's minds. I tried to leisurely shop around the perimeter of the store so it really wasn't too bad. I only had to park as far away from the store as possible and say "excuse me" about a million times when my cart hit a thousand other carts trying to navigate through the sea of chips, dips, and wings.

Today has been a real light eating day. I haven't been in the mood for much and haven't been too hungry. I'm going to go and make Linda Sue's Enchilada Bake Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes some flax muffins and maybe a cream cheese concoction. Not sure about that last one though. I'll be back later once the stuff is in the oven.

Menu:
B: hotdog w/ mustard
L/D: spinach egg drop soup
W: lots

AsmallerME · 02-04-2008, 03:48 PM

Hey girls. No one has been around so I figure I'll come and talk to myself. Day has been good. Had a major ketosis induced headache today. I need to remind myself not to eat carbs just to avoid this pain.

Food has been boring and yummy. I've been eating the enchilada bake all day. I know I need variety but it's really good and helping me to stay on track. I will go back to a more varied diet tomorrow....I promise!

I hope you all had a wonderful day today!

LuckyKitty · 02-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Amber!

Things here are pretty status quo. The exercise thing is s l o w l y growing on me

So far, so good. I'm munchin on cheesecake, so I'm a happy girl - altho that enchilada bake sounds Yum-O!

have a good evening, ladies

Stinkerbelle · 02-04-2008, 04:46 PM

Hey Ladies

Sorry I haven't been too chatty....AF came to visit and man, is she angry!!

I feel like a truck hit me! I go to the doc tomorrow for a blood test to check FSH and then hopefully I will get the results from last weeks test.

I have stayed on plan- today wasn't a very good day but all on plan.

B- 2 eggs, 3 breakfast sausage
S- coffee w/cream
L- late lunch...chicken salad (buffalo and chicken club)
S- iced coffee w/cream
D- steak topped salad
S- I think some jello and whipped cream

Kat- gotta love munchin on cheesecake! What recipe do you use? Good job on the exercise

Amber-hang in there- tomorrow you should feel better...enchilade bake sounds yummy!

to everyone else!!

Nik · 02-04-2008, 07:32 PM

CRAP! Thanks for checking up on me, Stinker! I was lost.

Well, my temps are still low, I'm on cycle day 26, and FF has not detected ovulation. Maybe it's today? Who knows...we'll keep trying! The good thing is that since I started charting, we waited to start BDing, so we're not tired of it yet. Tired, yes-just in general. Who isn't?

I can't wait for spring and a dose of sunshine!

My menu today:
B: 2 EAS shakes (I prefer Atkins)
S: nuts
L: turkey/cream cheese salad
S: Diet Pepsi MAX (with ginseng)
D: taco salad made w/spinach leaves

Amber: Sometimes it's easier to eat the same thing than to think of all the things you're NOT eating instead. Hang in there.

amlundie · 02-05-2008, 07:11 AM

Hi ladies,

Just checking in, took yesterday off to catch up on some stuff.

lets see....

I made stuffed mushrooms for the super bowl party I went to. Good thing I did cause there wasn't much else to eat.

Weigh in tomorrow, I have been feeling heavy lately, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow.

food
B: 3 eggs w/ onions, coffee w/ cream
L: Fajita Beef w/ broccoli
S: peanut butter
D: either fajita meat or sausage w/ some kinda veggie

Have a great day ladies, I'll check in later

LuckyKitty · 02-05-2008, 07:15 AM

Belle - Sorry about AF

That's great news about the tests tho, how do they check FSH? KUP when you get results!
The cheesecake is nummy.

I started with the "This is Atkins Cheesecake" from the recipe room and tweaked it a little (for some reason I feel this undeniable need to tweak every recipe I get my hands on

). And I made a "crust" out of flax meal, wheat germ, splenda, cinnamon and butter

I think I'm gonna keep this on hand all the time. It's great for b-fast and for a quick-fix "dessert".

Nik - Girl, get your groove on!

Sorry no O yet, but have fun with your BDin! I hear ya about spring, altho it's supposed to get to the low 70s here today

- no sunshine, tho... boooooo

ETA: mel - I think we're always posting at the same time

Good thinking on making the mushrooms, nothing worse than being stuck all night watching everyone else eat crap. How do you make your shrooms?

Based on my CF, I'm getting ready to O, so we'll commence the BD-a-thon tonight

Wish that counted as my exercise so I wouldn't have to drag my lazy butt onto the t/m

Have a great day, ladies!

amlundie · 02-05-2008, 07:30 AM

Kat- guess we're on the same schedule. I followed the recipe on linda sue's site, everyone loved them!

ArmyWife88 · 02-05-2008, 07:59 AM

Hey Everyone! I'm back around now that everyone is feeling better in my house and that I found the new thread lol I was like 'Wow, it's quiet in here..' Back to LCing for me today is Day 1 of my induction. Hopefully I'm a little better this time around. I got an exercise ball and also joined a group on CafeMom that has weekly challenges and mini groups to keep motivated so hopefully I'll be off my heiny and working out regularly. I'm doe for AF today but so far she's a no show. She'll must likely show up sometime tonight or tomrrow. Hopefully she's decided to leave me alone! I'll post my menu tomorrow morning.

Stinkerbelle · 02-05-2008, 08:14 AM

Hey Christina- welcome back! Glad everyone is feeling better- best of luck with induction!!

that AF stays away!

Kat- no worries about AF- I knew she was coming since DH has been away. He is due back on Friday and then the following weekend I am due to O. So, hopefully since we have to make up for lost time, O schedule will be perfect

haha. They do a blood test to test FSH on Day 3 of your cycle. Will keep you posted on the results..

Mel- your menu looks yummy! you are doing fantastic!

Nik- have fun BDing!!! Hope O happens soon for ya!

Well- off to the docs and then have to do some work- will check back in later with the menu! Have a good day!

ArmyWife88 · 02-05-2008, 01:10 PM

Alrighty here we go with the menu again.

B: 2 eggs w/ 1 tbsp onions and 1/3 c mexi cheese - 4 carbs
S: 6 oz tuna w/ 3 tbsp mayo - 1 carb
L: large salad, 1/8 c grape tomatoes, 2 tbsp dressing - 11 carbs
S: 1 oz cream cheese - 2 carbs
D: 1 boneless chicken breast, 1 turkey burger w/ 1 tbsp mayo and a thin slice of tomato - 1 carb

That's 19 carbs for today (according to fitday)!!!!

Here's my totals: Calories - 1751, Fat - 119, Carbs - 19, and Protein - 147.

I'm slacking on 64oz of water but I'll try to get it all in by tonight.

Stinkerbelle · 02-05-2008, 02:20 PM

EXCELLENT JOB CHRISTINA!!

AsmallerME · 02-05-2008, 04:06 PM

Kat -

Good job on the exercise!

Christina - good job with the menu. It looks so healthy and well balanced!

Belle - it looks like you're going to have some valentine's BDing ahead of you!

And your menu that you said wasn't good looked really good to me. Are you still thinking of trying WW soon?

Mel - you'll probably have great results on the scale tomorrow. I find that when I feel light I'm usually up in weight and when I feel heavy I'm lighter. I guess it's just a cruel trick of the scale.

Well, I've be good today. I'm going to start counting my cheese intake starting tomorrow. I think I'm in deep ketosis now and I feel much better. Today has been more of the same - enchilada bake!

I'm going to go and eat a different dinner though - probably green beans and a hotdog.

I'll be back in a bit.

Stinkerbelle · 02-05-2008, 04:23 PM

Hiya Ladies!

Amber- yeah I guess my menu was okay..I think because I ate at wacky times, it just didn't feel right. I might switch to WW in a bit. No rush really- I have been doing lots of research on it. I think it would be a healthy way to eat while preggo. Funny that everytime I switch, I always end up back on Atkins! That's okay though... It is great when you hit that deep ketosis, huh? Nice job.... Cheese is always a killer for me- I love the stuff!

I had a good day- pretty busy and kinda feel yucky but a decent day. I went to work and got to babysit for a bit. Let me tell you- baby (one year old) was the grumpiest baby ever! Finally I plopped her butt in the carriage and outside we went for a walk....in the rain. That quieted her right up

My menu:
B- 2 eggs, ham and cheese
S- coffee w/cream 1/2 atkins bar
L- sliced steak, turkey breakfast sausage and some spponfuls of a sinful sauce- sage and spinach white sauce. I know it was made with a flour rue but I had to taste it (again and again) hopefully I didnt do too much damage!

S- iced coffee w/cream
D- buffalo chicken salad- more spoonfuls of sauce then I dumped it all in the trash!

S- maybe some sf jello

I am looking forward to weigh in tomorrow. Of course, Amber jinxed me becuz I am feeling lighter today!

Oh- my thyroid and progesterone tests came back within the normal limits. Just waiting on the blood test I did today..

AsmallerME · 02-05-2008, 05:14 PM

My dinner was really so good. I cut up one hotdog, added 3/4 cup of green beans (1/2 can), and sprinkled about 1oz of mexican cheese blend (cheddar and some other cheese) on top. Microwaved for about 1.5 minutes. Stirred it up and ate. So delicious and easy. Kind of tasted like macaroni and cheese w/ hotdogs (at least I told myself it did!

Belle - no, I jinxed myself, not you. I'll go and knock on tons of wood for you now!

Buffalo chicken salad sounds amazing. I always want to eat at your house.

Hope you all have a wonderful night! See you all tomorrow!

02-02-2008, 06:46 AM	#1
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Getting Healthy for Baby February 2008 Getting Healthy for Baby- January!! A New Year Another month...maybe the Month of Love will bring us some BFP's! What do you want for yourself this month? Any personal goals? Changes you would like to make? For myself, I want to stay focused and strong. I would like to add some exercise into my routine. Very hard with the crappy weather up here but luckily, Feb is another step towards spring! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

02-02-2008, 08:26 AM	#2
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	"she's back..." ladies, I've missed ya'll! I'm back from the brink of and had a weekend trip unexpectedly cancelled, so I get to hang out and catch back up with ya! I'm packing up a storm today, but I'm only making myself do 15 mins of work for every 30 minutes of enjoying my Saturday (I'm getting there, Flylady ). Thanks for getting the new thread started, Belle! My big Feb goal is exercise. In fact, after debating about waiting to start "fresh" on a Monday, I've decided that I'm gonna start today so by Monday - which promises to be a challenging day at work - it's already a pattern. How's everyone doing? I haven't had a chance to go back and read the other thread yet __________________ Kat Feed yourself what you would feed a person you loved and care for. Love and care for yourself. ---Juniper01

02-02-2008, 09:30 AM	#3
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	No worries Kat- nice to have you back! I am hangin in there- things have been a bit more stressful than I would like but I just get through one day at a time and fix what I am able. Been sticking to LC with no slip ups at all. Only "slip up" is me looking into WW. I am going to stick LC through this coming week and keep doing some research. I might do a cycle of WW and Atkins....that outta really screw me up! haha Off to a fun filled day or driving all over the place for DD and soccer- be back lata __________________ "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." -Paul Valery

02-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#4
Rustybeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a Texan in Melbourne Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Rustybeth Stats: kg: 169/130/75 (lbs:372/287/165) WOE: Atkins, even if it's passe. I only weigh 2x/month. Start Date: Why do I ever stop? DOH!	Hello ladies. In case you hadn't noticed, I don't get a chance to post here every day. But when I do get a chance, I read up on all the goings-on and cheer our victories and pray for our strife. I was down 2kg this weigh in. I learned long ago that weighing in every day is not something that contributes to my success. I find twice a month is good enough. I get too frustrated by the daily fluctuations, and it's easier to see the downward trend with fewer data points. (Sorry, I'm a geek!) Regardless, I'm down 84 lbs from my highest, and glad to say I haven't gained more than 1kg (2 lbs) since 2006. At least I've quit being a yo-yo! I go in on Thursday for my follow up with the ob/gyn. I know he's going to say Clomid or Metformin or whatever the other OI drugs are. He's eager to get things going, so I am expecting some agressive treatment. I'm on CD 13. Yes we did try again on this cycle (with the okay from the doc), so we're heading into the 2WW. The first thing I'm going to do if (when) we get a BFP is request a referral to a nutritionist who works with women who have gestational diabetes. Since my age and weight put my risk factors up there, I want to make sure that I eat properly and LOW CARB during the whole pregnancy. I will be happy to stay out of ketosis, but I am not going to eat foods that don't contribute positively towards health for both of us. I was reading in another thread about one of our ladies being encouraged to eat graham crackers. Yeah, right. I've also been trying to find any discussion of ketosis in pregnant women that isn't due to diabetic ketoacidosis. I have not been able to find a single paper on it, nor any studies. Everything I've read has been about diabetic women who are out of control, and the results saying that ketosis causes intellectual impairment in their babies. I hate to break it to the scientific community, but my mother had hyperemesis with me and every one of my siblings. She was in ketosis off and on (due to lack of nutrition) for the critcial first eight weeks with me, during organogenesis. And if I'm intellectually impaired, then I'd be aghast at why my actual potential could have been! Anyway, I do not want to risk anything for the bub, so I'll be sure to be OUT of ketosis as soon as I know the good news. I just wish there was more information available. I've spent the morning making up a menu for the week and a grocery list. I must dash off to do the shopping and then spend the afternoon cooking (as it's already Sunday 11am for me). I hope everyone stays on track, well, and positive this month. I'll check in on the coming weekend (if I don't get a chance before) with the news from the doc. Cheers everyone! __________________ Doing the best I can every day! "I used to lurk in alt.diet.lowfat, and I knew it was time to leave when the folks there were trying to figure out how many fat grams were in their vitamin E capsules." - Mistress Krista Curious about my avatar? Curious about ME? happy to be TWO-riffic!

02-03-2008, 07:02 AM	#6
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	RB - Congrats on the WL Stopping the yo-yo cycle is a big goal of mine, too, so BIG WTG from me I really like the idea of being referred to a GD nutritionist early on. I hadn't though of it before, but that's probably not a bad idea for any LCer, cause that eating is going to be much more on track with our bodies than the traditional shpeal. Also, please do let us know if/what you find on ketosis in PG women. I know that there are - or at least used to be - a couple of women here that strongly believed there was no concern for exactly the reasons you cited; LOTS of women put themselves in ketosis the first tri w/o even realizing it, just cause they can't keep anything down. Belle - Go Pats! I'm off to the store to try to get out of there before all the last minute Super Bowl shoppers are frantically taking each other out for the last wings I'll check back in later. to my ladies! ETA: I forgot to let ya know that my lazy heiney got on the t/m yesterday and did 20 mins of intervals! shew, it whooped me, but I feel great about it and plan to do it again today! Last edited by LuckyKitty : 02-03-2008 at 07:05 AM.

02-02-2008, 08:29 PM	#5
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Hey Rb- no worries- just post when you can! Good luck at the docs- look forward to here your route of attack. But, most of all, good luck in the TWW! Congrats on the weight loss and the end of yo-yoing! My menu today: B- 2 eggs ham cheese S- coffee w/cream L- broccoli, shredded chicken, cheese sauce S- iced coffee w/cream D- 2 eggs, ham cheese S- 2 cream cheese muffins with raspberries Sorry for the quick post- I am wiped out...gotta get my rest- more soccer tomorrow and the big Patriots game! woohoo!!! Be back tomorrow- take care Ladies!

02-03-2008, 07:52 AM	#7
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Nice job Kat! And yes, you better get to the store before the wings are gone! My Superbowl menu: Buffalo chicken salad (from 30 minute meals on Fodd Network) Scallops and bacon Shrimp and guacamole maybe a side of nachos and salsa for kiddos I just made the chicken for the salad and am going to make the guacamole. I am excited for my LC treats! Have a fabulous Sunday everyone!

02-03-2008, 10:36 AM	#8
AsmallerME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 286/236/170 WOE: JC Start Date: too many times	Mmm...I want to go to Belle's for dinner. We're not big football fans and don't have plans to attend any parties tonight so I doubt we'll do anything special for the game. We may watch it, but no special SB foods. Although I do have to grocery shop today and hadn't even thought of the crowds. Hopefully it won't be too bad. Kat - Congrats on the TM!! 20 minutes is a great start! RB - Good luck in the 2WW! I agree that's a great idea to get to the nutritionist early. Keep us informed of your progress. I'm going to go and make my menu up for the week. I'll be back in a bit to post more. __________________ Amber

02-03-2008, 02:16 PM	#9
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	OMG Belle, I wanna come to your place for the game! Your menu sounds divine! Amber - Didya have as much fun at the store as I did Just checkin in before I take the pup for a jog - yup, 2 days in a row of exercise..., scary I'm workin on some soup and some cheesecake-ish concoction to help keep me on plan this week. Enjoy the game ya'll!

02-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
AsmallerME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 286/236/170 WOE: JC Start Date: too many times	Kat - yep, I had just as much fun! It was really crowded and people seemed so stressed out - guess the party planning and thought of cooking all the food was on everyone's minds. I tried to leisurely shop around the perimeter of the store so it really wasn't too bad. I only had to park as far away from the store as possible and say "excuse me" about a million times when my cart hit a thousand other carts trying to navigate through the sea of chips, dips, and wings. Today has been a real light eating day. I haven't been in the mood for much and haven't been too hungry. I'm going to go and make Linda Sue's Enchilada Bake Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes some flax muffins and maybe a cream cheese concoction. Not sure about that last one though. I'll be back later once the stuff is in the oven. Menu: B: hotdog w/ mustard L/D: spinach egg drop soup W: lots

02-04-2008, 03:48 PM	#11
AsmallerME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 286/236/170 WOE: JC Start Date: too many times	Hey girls. No one has been around so I figure I'll come and talk to myself. Day has been good. Had a major ketosis induced headache today. I need to remind myself not to eat carbs just to avoid this pain. Food has been boring and yummy. I've been eating the enchilada bake all day. I know I need variety but it's really good and helping me to stay on track. I will go back to a more varied diet tomorrow....I promise! I hope you all had a wonderful day today!

02-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#12
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	Amber! Things here are pretty status quo. The exercise thing is s l o w l y growing on me So far, so good. I'm munchin on cheesecake, so I'm a happy girl - altho that enchilada bake sounds Yum-O! have a good evening, ladies

02-04-2008, 04:46 PM	#13
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Hey Ladies Sorry I haven't been too chatty....AF came to visit and man, is she angry!! I feel like a truck hit me! I go to the doc tomorrow for a blood test to check FSH and then hopefully I will get the results from last weeks test. I have stayed on plan- today wasn't a very good day but all on plan. B- 2 eggs, 3 breakfast sausage S- coffee w/cream L- late lunch...chicken salad (buffalo and chicken club) S- iced coffee w/cream D- steak topped salad S- I think some jello and whipped cream Kat- gotta love munchin on cheesecake! What recipe do you use? Good job on the exercise Amber-hang in there- tomorrow you should feel better...enchilade bake sounds yummy! to everyone else!!

02-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#14
Nik MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,058 Gallery: Nik Stats: 299/pregnant/150 WOE: ANA Start Date: 8/25/07	CRAP! Thanks for checking up on me, Stinker! I was lost. Well, my temps are still low, I'm on cycle day 26, and FF has not detected ovulation. Maybe it's today? Who knows...we'll keep trying! The good thing is that since I started charting, we waited to start BDing, so we're not tired of it yet. Tired, yes-just in general. Who isn't? I can't wait for spring and a dose of sunshine! My menu today: B: 2 EAS shakes (I prefer Atkins) S: nuts L: turkey/cream cheese salad S: Diet Pepsi MAX (with ginseng) D: taco salad made w/spinach leaves Amber: Sometimes it's easier to eat the same thing than to think of all the things you're NOT eating instead. Hang in there. __________________ Pregnancy weight: 5/31: 206.8; 6/7:208; 6/11:209.2; 6/19: 210.4; 7/3: 211.8; 7/14: 214.2; 7/18: 214.4; 7/30: 219.2; 8/10: 218; 8/18: 223; 9/8: 226; 10/5: 231; 10/22: 234; 11/7: 238; 11/24: 241 30 weeks pregnant, EDD 1/31/09 Nikie Indiana

02-05-2008, 07:11 AM	#15
amlundie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,457 Gallery: amlundie Stats: 296/Pregnant/for now ONEderland WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Nov 2006	Hi ladies, Just checking in, took yesterday off to catch up on some stuff. lets see.... I made stuffed mushrooms for the super bowl party I went to. Good thing I did cause there wasn't much else to eat. Weigh in tomorrow, I have been feeling heavy lately, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow. food B: 3 eggs w/ onions, coffee w/ cream L: Fajita Beef w/ broccoli S: peanut butter D: either fajita meat or sausage w/ some kinda veggie Have a great day ladies, I'll check in later

02-05-2008, 07:15 AM	#16
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	Belle - Sorry about AF That's great news about the tests tho, how do they check FSH? KUP when you get results! The cheesecake is nummy. I started with the "This is Atkins Cheesecake" from the recipe room and tweaked it a little (for some reason I feel this undeniable need to tweak every recipe I get my hands on ). And I made a "crust" out of flax meal, wheat germ, splenda, cinnamon and butter I think I'm gonna keep this on hand all the time. It's great for b-fast and for a quick-fix "dessert". Nik - Girl, get your groove on! Sorry no O yet, but have fun with your BDin! I hear ya about spring, altho it's supposed to get to the low 70s here today - no sunshine, tho... boooooo ETA: mel - I think we're always posting at the same time Good thinking on making the mushrooms, nothing worse than being stuck all night watching everyone else eat crap. How do you make your shrooms? Based on my CF, I'm getting ready to O, so we'll commence the BD-a-thon tonight Wish that counted as my exercise so I wouldn't have to drag my lazy butt onto the t/m Have a great day, ladies! Last edited by LuckyKitty : 02-05-2008 at 07:17 AM.

02-05-2008, 07:30 AM	#17
amlundie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,457 Gallery: amlundie Stats: 296/Pregnant/for now ONEderland WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Nov 2006	Kat- guess we're on the same schedule. I followed the recipe on linda sue's site, everyone loved them!

02-05-2008, 07:59 AM	#18
ArmyWife88 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Schweinfurt, Germany Posts: 606 Gallery: ArmyWife88 Stats: 270.2/238.2/150 WOE: Atkins	Hey Everyone! I'm back around now that everyone is feeling better in my house and that I found the new thread lol I was like 'Wow, it's quiet in here..' Back to LCing for me today is Day 1 of my induction. Hopefully I'm a little better this time around. I got an exercise ball and also joined a group on CafeMom that has weekly challenges and mini groups to keep motivated so hopefully I'll be off my heiny and working out regularly. I'm doe for AF today but so far she's a no show. She'll must likely show up sometime tonight or tomrrow. Hopefully she's decided to leave me alone! I'll post my menu tomorrow morning. __________________ Christina ~~~SlimPossible Challenge~~~ Team Rockstars!!! Crunch Challenge: 450 crunches 100 Pushups Challenge Tendonitis in Shoulder Will restart after it heals

02-05-2008, 08:14 AM	#19
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Hey Christina- welcome back! Glad everyone is feeling better- best of luck with induction!! that AF stays away! Kat- no worries about AF- I knew she was coming since DH has been away. He is due back on Friday and then the following weekend I am due to O. So, hopefully since we have to make up for lost time, O schedule will be perfect haha. They do a blood test to test FSH on Day 3 of your cycle. Will keep you posted on the results.. Mel- your menu looks yummy! you are doing fantastic! Nik- have fun BDing!!! Hope O happens soon for ya! Well- off to the docs and then have to do some work- will check back in later with the menu! Have a good day!

02-05-2008, 01:10 PM	#20
ArmyWife88 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Schweinfurt, Germany Posts: 606 Gallery: ArmyWife88 Stats: 270.2/238.2/150 WOE: Atkins	Alrighty here we go with the menu again. B: 2 eggs w/ 1 tbsp onions and 1/3 c mexi cheese - 4 carbs S: 6 oz tuna w/ 3 tbsp mayo - 1 carb L: large salad, 1/8 c grape tomatoes, 2 tbsp dressing - 11 carbs S: 1 oz cream cheese - 2 carbs D: 1 boneless chicken breast, 1 turkey burger w/ 1 tbsp mayo and a thin slice of tomato - 1 carb That's 19 carbs for today (according to fitday)!!!! Here's my totals: Calories - 1751, Fat - 119, Carbs - 19, and Protein - 147. I'm slacking on 64oz of water but I'll try to get it all in by tonight.

02-05-2008, 02:20 PM	#21
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	EXCELLENT JOB CHRISTINA!!

02-05-2008, 04:06 PM	#22
AsmallerME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 286/236/170 WOE: JC Start Date: too many times	Kat - Good job on the exercise! Christina - good job with the menu. It looks so healthy and well balanced! Belle - it looks like you're going to have some valentine's BDing ahead of you! And your menu that you said wasn't good looked really good to me. Are you still thinking of trying WW soon? Mel - you'll probably have great results on the scale tomorrow. I find that when I feel light I'm usually up in weight and when I feel heavy I'm lighter. I guess it's just a cruel trick of the scale. Well, I've be good today. I'm going to start counting my cheese intake starting tomorrow. I think I'm in deep ketosis now and I feel much better. Today has been more of the same - enchilada bake! I'm going to go and eat a different dinner though - probably green beans and a hotdog. I'll be back in a bit.

02-05-2008, 04:23 PM	#23
Stinkerbelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 703 Gallery: Stinkerbelle Stats: 198/191/170 mini WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 29. 2008	Hiya Ladies! Amber- yeah I guess my menu was okay..I think because I ate at wacky times, it just didn't feel right. I might switch to WW in a bit. No rush really- I have been doing lots of research on it. I think it would be a healthy way to eat while preggo. Funny that everytime I switch, I always end up back on Atkins! That's okay though... It is great when you hit that deep ketosis, huh? Nice job.... Cheese is always a killer for me- I love the stuff! I had a good day- pretty busy and kinda feel yucky but a decent day. I went to work and got to babysit for a bit. Let me tell you- baby (one year old) was the grumpiest baby ever! Finally I plopped her butt in the carriage and outside we went for a walk....in the rain. That quieted her right up My menu: B- 2 eggs, ham and cheese S- coffee w/cream 1/2 atkins bar L- sliced steak, turkey breakfast sausage and some spponfuls of a sinful sauce- sage and spinach white sauce. I know it was made with a flour rue but I had to taste it (again and again) hopefully I didnt do too much damage! S- iced coffee w/cream D- buffalo chicken salad- more spoonfuls of sauce then I dumped it all in the trash! S- maybe some sf jello I am looking forward to weigh in tomorrow. Of course, Amber jinxed me becuz I am feeling lighter today! Oh- my thyroid and progesterone tests came back within the normal limits. Just waiting on the blood test I did today.. Last edited by Stinkerbelle : 02-05-2008 at 04:25 PM.

02-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#24
AsmallerME MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,360 Gallery: AsmallerME Stats: 286/236/170 WOE: JC Start Date: too many times	My dinner was really so good. I cut up one hotdog, added 3/4 cup of green beans (1/2 can), and sprinkled about 1oz of mexican cheese blend (cheddar and some other cheese) on top. Microwaved for about 1.5 minutes. Stirred it up and ate. So delicious and easy. Kind of tasted like macaroni and cheese w/ hotdogs (at least I told myself it did! Belle - no, I jinxed myself, not you. I'll go and knock on tons of wood for you now! Buffalo chicken salad sounds amazing. I always want to eat at your house. Hope you all have a wonderful night! See you all tomorrow!