FIVE Days
Twibbly
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Baby steps, right?
I've actually managed to stick to my guns for 5 days with most days carbs under 50 and only one with carbs high, but still under 100. I haven't broken down for Fritos and bean dip, and I haven't eaten too terribly much of the things that hate me (gluten, almonds, dairy, corn, sugar, fake sugar, eggs, etc.).
Results:
Hoping for:
We're talking about me taking a massage course in the fall (full-time college courses, including Anatomy & Physiology). If my brain and joints are cooperating, it makes my chances of success much, much higher.
I've actually managed to stick to my guns for 5 days with most days carbs under 50 and only one with carbs high, but still under 100. I haven't broken down for Fritos and bean dip, and I haven't eaten too terribly much of the things that hate me (gluten, almonds, dairy, corn, sugar, fake sugar, eggs, etc.).
Results:
- Down 6.6 pounds
- Stomach is not as bloated
- My digestive system isn't constantly cranky (although it has had its moments)
- My wrists don't hurt
- The constant ringing/itching in my ears is less
- I have more energy (as in, I went for a walk in the park and boxed up another box of books to get rid of yesterday)
- My muscles aren't aching
- I'm not freezing all the time (just part of the time)
- Depression/anxiety is lifting more and more
Hoping for:
- Brain fog to clear
- Cravings to go away (peanut butter helps)
- Ears to clear up completely
- Depression/anxiety to freakin' go away.
- Digestive system to love me back.
- Further fat loss
- More muscles (I randomly weight lift or do exercise programs, need to get more consistent)
- Shoulders to quit hurting
We're talking about me taking a massage course in the fall (full-time college courses, including Anatomy & Physiology). If my brain and joints are cooperating, it makes my chances of success much, much higher.
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Awesome progress!
You're getting rid of BOOKS? Blasphemy!0 -
I am so very happy for you! Success like that is such an amazing motivator. Great job!0
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Awesome progress!
You're getting rid of BOOKS? Blasphemy!
Yeah, I know...these are mostly ones that are either cookbooks that I'll never end up using (no, I really don't need the one from Imperial Sugar), ones that have duplicated information, or ones I have on Kindle and don't feel the need to keep hard copies of. Some books will go to friends who home school, the rest will go to Friends of the Library.
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Thanks, y'all. I figured that if I started writing out results, I'd be more likely to stick to it instead of eating crap that makes my wrists hurt and digestion cranky.
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Wow you have a great loss for five days, well done.0
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Awesome progress!
You're getting rid of BOOKS? Blasphemy!
Yeah, I know...these are mostly ones that are either cookbooks that I'll never end up using (no, I really don't need the one from Imperial Sugar), ones that have duplicated information, or ones I have on Kindle and don't feel the need to keep hard copies of. Some books will go to friends who home school, the rest will go to Friends of the Library.
Whew! I was scared for a minute there. No, you don't need the one from Imperial Sugar.
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Congrats! Keep it up... Definitely agree that writing out the good progress notes helps a bunch!0
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Awesome! This is motivation for me too so it must be effing brilliant for you! I also suffer with depression and am hoping that this WOE will help ease the symptoms.
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I almost got Fritos yesterday. Then, I realized that before dinner, I was still under 500 calories! No wonder I was exhausted and didn't want to cook. Ate steak and green beans, didn't want Fritos anymore! I think I need to make lunch my bigger meal of the day, especially since I can batch cook stir fry, taco meat, roast, or barbecue for me (my husband won't eat any of those). I think I might also be low on salt. I barely salt my food, but I do salt my water. Took a salt capsule this morning, will add more to my water, and take another tonight.0
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I keep sleeping in and having a lower fat breakfast than I'd have if I had time to cook, and I definitely am feeling the cravings by dinner.0
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Well done!0
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I'm so happy that you're back and doing so well! Write things down and put it on the fridge!! 0
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Those are such great wins! You're doing wonderfully!0
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Congrats on your success! I am hoping to achieve similar.0
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that's a great loss - well done! the fewer carbs you have the less you want them is my experience too.0
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I'm up to 7 days behaving now...and STILL haven't managed to get lunches figured out.
I think I might need to just add coconut oil to my stir fry when I heat it up.0 -
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Woohoo! Finally found how to reset my "streak" to the number of days I've been behaving. Maybe THAT will also help inspire me to behave.
(https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/login_counter_reset_request if anyone else wants to reset theirs)0 -
I like to make chicken salad (I enjoy tuna salad but hate making it, so sometimes I get some from the deli). Eat it with a spoon!
Can you have mayo?0 -
glossbones wrote: »I like to make chicken salad (I enjoy tuna salad but hate making it, so sometimes I get some from the deli). Eat it with a spoon!
Can you have mayo?
Unfortunately not, no eggs.0 -
What about a mayo sub like this? You could add something to up the fats naturally...
Mayonnaise Substitute: Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Recipe
Makes 16 servings
Yum! Avocado-based mayo sub
Recipe Ingredients for Mayonnaise Substitute: egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free
1 avocado, cut in chunks
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp plain yogurt (goat)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Recipe Directions for Mayonnaise Substitute: egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse to combine. Taste, and add additional bits of any ingredients to get the mayo sub to your flavor preference.
Can add a dash of sugar if you prefer sweeter mayo!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 17.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 70mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.3g
Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 4% Calcium 0% • Iron 1%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Read more: Calories in Mayonnaise Substitute: Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free | Nutrition and Health Facts http://www.caloriecount.com/mayonnaise-substitute-egg-free-dairy-recipe-r109278#ixzz3c7cdeTzk0 -
Or this?
Corn-Free, Egg-Free and Soy-Free Mayonnaise
(printable recipe)
Makes about 1/2 cup of mayo.
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you can use a lighter colored oil, such as canola or sunflower for a whiter mayo)
1/4 cup Water
1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp. White Wine Vinegar
2 tsp. White Rice Flour (or use 1/2 tsp. coconut flour for a grain-free alternative)
1 tsp. Arrowroot
3/4 tsp. Guar Gum (or use 1/2 tsp of Xanthan Gum if corn is not an issue for you)
1/2 tsp. Agave Nectar
1/4 tsp. Dry Mustard
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt (iodized salt contains corn in the form of dextrose)
Throw everything into a blender (I use a Vitamix) and blend until mixture emulsifies and thickens.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »What about a mayo sub like this? You could add something to up the fats naturally...
Mayonnaise Substitute: Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Recipe
Makes 16 servings
Yum! Avocado-based mayo sub
Recipe Ingredients for Mayonnaise Substitute: egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free
1 avocado, cut in chunks
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp plain yogurt (goat)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Recipe Directions for Mayonnaise Substitute: egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse to combine. Taste, and add additional bits of any ingredients to get the mayo sub to your flavor preference.
Can add a dash of sugar if you prefer sweeter mayo!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 17.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 70mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.3g
Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 4% Calcium 0% • Iron 1%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Read more: Calories in Mayonnaise Substitute: Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free | Nutrition and Health Facts http://www.caloriecount.com/mayonnaise-substitute-egg-free-dairy-recipe-r109278#ixzz3c7cdeTzk
Sounds unlike mayonnaise but good anyway!
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The first one might work. I think I'm going to batch cook my lunches, then try to figure out what I can batch cook for dinner.0
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I need to ramp up coconut oil more slowly. Added a spoonful to my stir fry yesterday, still feeling the results.
Other than that, I'm on day 9 of not eating things that actively (or passively) try to kill me.0 -
Just out of curiosity, what did you previously eat that actively tried to kill you? And can I watch it on youtube? 0
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Awesome! I have also just hit 5 days. I plan on weighing on Monday so I'm not sure how much I have lost. I'm good with most of the low carb food but I can definitely tell that I am going to get tired of eggs for breakfast.
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@Twibbly, you are on a roll with this woe now! Good for you!
@wabmester, lol! It would be cool to see. But I feel that potatoes were actively killing me!
@Couchpotato39, 5 days is worthy of a happy dance! Dancin here for you! WOO HOO! Hang in there!!0 -
I almost got Fritos yesterday. Then, I realized that before dinner, I was still under 500 calories! No wonder I was exhausted and didn't want to cook. Ate steak and green beans, didn't want Fritos anymore! I think I need to make lunch my bigger meal of the day, especially since I can batch cook stir fry, taco meat, roast, or barbecue for me (my husband won't eat any of those). I think I might also be low on salt. I barely salt my food, but I do salt my water. Took a salt capsule this morning, will add more to my water, and take another tonight.
Be very careful with the salt caps. In Arkansas, where I grew up, the temps lived at 110-125 through most of August and September (harvest time for corn, and going into cotton). So people took salt tablets. They don't dissolve well, so they sometimes just sit on your stomach lining, promoting ulcers and other aggravation. Open the salt caps and pour the salt on your food or in your drink. Just my 2 cents.0
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