Group LLC (Livin Low Carb) - August 2010

pickledlilly

One of the few advantages of being more mature in years is that the TOM's go away. I must tell you though the cravings don't and they are still as strong.

saverys_gal

One of the few advantages of being more mature in years is that the TOM's go away. I must tell you though the cravings don't and they are still as strong.

Can I say how envious I am right now?! :laugh: Having TOM every 2 flippin' weeks is driving me up one wall and down the next. For the most part the cravings are fine...I just might get a bit hungrier and pig out on my can of nuts or decide to splurge and eat that darn ice cream. :bigsmile:

sassiebritches

Hey all........meal planning here as we are down to the week before pay and cash is getting low....so I still have a ton of stuff in the pantry that is full of carbs....waiting to find someone who eats this *kitten* to give it to.....may donate to the church or something, hate to promote crap eating but, its all good *kitten*.

So as i am planning I pulled out a few things that I may make. We are so low on cash that we cannot afford to just go shopping right now.

So I have a 7 carb per serving spaghetti sauce....2 carb meatballs.....my husband wants to know what we can put it on if not pasta.....egg plant is out. Slimy squash....he won't eat it.....any ideas? Heading for the store now.....

Thanks

isandi

Hi gals,
I am Sandi and I would like to join your group and the challenge for September 1st!
will enjoy getting to know you all

isandi

Okay gals, I forgot to address the sugar sweetener problem. I do not like truvia or stevia, they both have an awful after taste that overpowers the sweetness. I even tried Stevia's flavored sweeteners to add to your drinks. Could not do it so took the unopened bottle back! I am in a real quandry about what to do....had tea today NUDE... that is the tea not me! HA.
I want to be able to get off both the sweetener and the sugar .... any more ideas? Is EQUAL any less bad?

July24Lioness

Hey all........meal planning here as we are down to the week before pay and cash is getting low....so I still have a ton of stuff in the pantry that is full of carbs....waiting to find someone who eats this *kitten* to give it to.....may donate to the church or something, hate to promote crap eating but, its all good *kitten*.

So as i am planning I pulled out a few things that I may make. We are so low on cash that we cannot afford to just go shopping right now.

So I have a 7 carb per serving spaghetti sauce....2 carb meatballs.....my husband wants to know what we can put it on if not pasta.....egg plant is out. Slimy squash....he won't eat it.....any ideas? Heading for the store now.....

Thanks

Dreamsfield Pasta or Spaghetti Squash.

CALIECAT

Well I don't have that excuse. What is mine?
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CALIECAT

Hi Sandie. Hey good to see you here. Barbs, Phoebe is here and me. So you will be right at home here.

All the girls are doing so good here I just had to gie it a whirl. Liking it so far.The Challenge starts The st. but a lot are already posting. So come on over. Is your vacation days all over with? Marie

Resalyn

Hey everyone, and Welcome, Sandi! Just a quick minute to post, gotta get ready for work.

QUESTION TO EVERYONE! Shall I start a new thread for September, and would anyone like to have some sort of challenge for September?

Or is everyone happy with the status quo right now, and keep this current thread?

saverys_gal

Hey everyone, and Welcome, Sandi! Just a quick minute to post, gotta get ready for work.

QUESTION TO EVERYONE! Shall I start a new thread for September, and would anyone like to have some sort of challenge for September?

Or is everyone happy with the status quo right now, and keep this current thread?

Hey res! Let's just keep this thread going until we hit 500 posts, then I think it automatically creates a new one for us.

XFitMojoMom

For those questioning Truvia or the likes - what about AGAVE Nectar?
I tried Xylitol as well - I felt like I had to use a lot to get a "sweetness" factor.

Nicole - I've come to the group late, but I see you've mentioned it a few times already: what's with the bi-weekly menses? I was all over the map too - bi- weekly, none at all, 10 days long... started Glumetza for IR and I'm back to "my" regular schedule - 27 day cycle.
:grumble: speaking of cycles - TOM rang my doorbell at 6 this morning:indifferent:

Lion - Is dreamfields okay? Again, it's not something we have up here in Canada, but I may pick it up when I'm in Vermont this weekend. I've been looking for Al Dente Carba-nada (http://www.aldentepasta.com/carbanada/carbanada.html) I love their artisan noodles and my husband loves them too - and 3 minutes in boiling water and it's ready!

Just a quick question about preparing spaghetti squash: what's the most optimal cooking method? I always do it in the microwave and it's never just right - some uncooked parts, hard to shred... What am I doing wrong. If I can figure this out I'd take the time to prepare it more often because I do like the taste!

I did a pot roast last night and it was fall-apart, melt in your mouth delish! I served it with a spinach/feta bake (added potato just to thicken it a little and for my husbands benefit!)

Well, I need to get my girls to pre-school, then fit a workout in, clean my house, see if my hair stylist can see me... and I'd love to lounge in the pool and soak up this late summer sun/heat.... so better get my tushie moving!:glasses:
Have a great day!

July24Lioness

Hey everyone, and Welcome, Sandi! Just a quick minute to post, gotta get ready for work.

QUESTION TO EVERYONE! Shall I start a new thread for September, and would anyone like to have some sort of challenge for September?

Or is everyone happy with the status quo right now, and keep this current thread?

I got the challenge part taken care of for us. Everyone is stating their own challenge and we are just going to track it there.

saverys_gal

For those questioning Truvia or the likes - what about AGAVE Nectar?
I tried Xylitol as well - I felt like I had to use a lot to get a "sweetness" factor.

Nicole - I've come to the group late, but I see you've mentioned it a few times already: what's with the bi-weekly menses? I was all over the map too - bi- weekly, none at all, 10 days long... started Glumetza for IR and I'm back to "my" regular schedule - 27 day cycle.
:grumble: speaking of cycles - TOM rang my doorbell at 6 this morning:indifferent:

Lion - Is dreamfields okay? Again, it's not something we have up here in Canada, but I may pick it up when I'm in Vermont this weekend. I've been looking for Al Dente Carba-nada (http://www.aldentepasta.com/carbanada/carbanada.html) I love their artisan noodles and my husband loves them too - and 3 minutes in boiling water and it's ready!

Just a quick question about preparing spaghetti squash: what's the most optimal cooking method? I always do it in the microwave and it's never just right - some uncooked parts, hard to shred... What am I doing wrong. If I can figure this out I'd take the time to prepare it more often because I do like the taste!

I did a pot roast last night and it was fall-apart, melt in your mouth delish! I served it with a spinach/feta bake (added potato just to thicken it a little and for my husbands benefit!)

Well, I need to get my girls to pre-school, then fit a workout in, clean my house, see if my hair stylist can see me... and I'd love to lounge in the pool and soak up this late summer sun/heat.... so better get my tushie moving!:glasses:
Have a great day!

mojogurl - I don't have a clue what's going on with my TOM. When my TOM first started 12 years ago they were always really heavy 7-10 days long, killer cramps, blood clots etc etc but I was never really irregular. When I was 18, I went on the pill to try and fix some of those issues and it took care of most of it with the exception of the cramps-nothing has ever touched those. Well during the past 2 years I've been on and off of different pills but haven't had any luck because I inevitably start to have breakthrough bleeding no matter what I do-so earlier this year I stopped taking everything-now coming off of it has made me realize I don't want to go back on it-I feel more like myself than I have in years. On the flip side, my periods are heavy, bleeding through in an hour, killer cramps and then the crazy irregularity...my past 3 cycles have been 2 weeks apart and since March I've average a TOM about every 15-23 days...I know some women don't get a full 28 days or whatever, but this is just getting nuts! I don't know if my body needs time to catch up from being off of the pill, plus crazy change in diet, weight loss and exercise or if this is my new "normal" or if there's something wrong. Sorry to write a book, but I don't know how else to explain it!

And I'm hoping someone else will answer your question about the dreamfields pasta-I've seen it but never tried it and I'm still not sure I understand how they get their effective carb count or whatever they call it...

saverys_gal

Okay gals, I forgot to address the sugar sweetener problem. I do not like truvia or stevia, they both have an awful after taste that overpowers the sweetness. I even tried Stevia's flavored sweeteners to add to your drinks. Could not do it so took the unopened bottle back! I am in a real quandry about what to do....had tea today NUDE... that is the tea not me! HA.
I want to be able to get off both the sweetener and the sugar .... any more ideas? Is EQUAL any less bad?

Hi Sandi and Welcome!! :flowerforyou:

As you'll see a lot of us say, your choice in sweetener is personal! There are a lot of natural options out there, and I would ask Cora and Barb about those.
If you prefer the artificial ones, like Equal and Splenda, I truly don't see much harm in it so long as you only use a small amount every day. But that's just my 2 cents worth and we all have different thoughts on this topic.

pickledlilly

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Poot1971

I just wanted to thank everyone for you answers on how to handle naysayers. I must tell you I spoke to one of them and tried to explain that this is what works for me and her answer was as long as its working keep up the good work.:happy:

Resalyn

MOJO - Here's how I cook my spaghetti squash in the micro, and it comes out perfect almost every time! Cut it in half longways, clean out the guts. Get out an 8 x 8 baking dish, and put some water in the bottom - I usually do about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Then put the squash half in there facedown, flat side down. Them pierce the skin several times deep with a sharp knife. Put in the microwave and do on high. I cook it til it feels soft when I grab it with a pair of tongs. When done, dump the water, hold one end with the tongs, and use a fork to shred it into a bowl.

You can tell by the color. When it goes in, it's almost a light yellow - when it's truly done, the "meat" changes all through to a darker color. If any of it is still light, it's not done. You can always scrape out the parts that are done and continue micro-ing the rest.... Mine usually take anywhere from 7 to 10 mins, depending on the size, but I have an industrial-size micro (we use it a lot - could probably go a month without using the oven.... makes the house too hot!)

If it's cooking unevenly, it might be your micro - if it's an older version or a cheaper model without a turntable, it may not be cooking evenly....

Another way is to do the same and put it in the oven, but it takes a LONG time that way - and while patience is a virtue, it certainly is not one of mine, LOL! I use this as a spaghetti substitute all the time, hubby loves it - daughter, not so much....

Resalyn

MARIE! I must have missed your post about the challenge. Did you start a different thread somewhere, or we'll post our personal challenge here?

Resalyn

Ok, ladies, have to share my NSV from yesterday. Hubby and I bought some kayaks on Sunday. I've only been in a canoe twice in my life - and NEVER in a kayak. Something I've always wanted to do "when I got thin."

Well, we took the kayaks to the lake last night - and after some initial unsteadiness, I was getting the hang of it! AND, I didn't dump it or fall in the water!

The only problem was getting out when I was done - that was a little tough, and boy, are my shoulders achy today! It was a beautiful evening - watched the sun set over the lake - it was like glass, and there was no one out there but us. Probably a few people watching the comedy show when I first tried to get in and paddle, but hey - they're entitled to entertainment too, right? LOL.

saverys_gal

For those questioning Truvia or the likes - what about AGAVE Nectar?
I tried Xylitol as well - I felt like I had to use a lot to get a "sweetness" factor.

Nicole - I've come to the group late, but I see you've mentioned it a few times already: what's with the bi-weekly menses? I was all over the map too - bi- weekly, none at all, 10 days long... started Glumetza for IR and I'm back to "my" regular schedule - 27 day cycle.
:grumble: speaking of cycles - TOM rang my doorbell at 6 this morning:indifferent:

Lion - Is dreamfields okay? Again, it's not something we have up here in Canada, but I may pick it up when I'm in Vermont this weekend. I've been looking for Al Dente Carba-nada (http://www.aldentepasta.com/carbanada/carbanada.html) I love their artisan noodles and my husband loves them too - and 3 minutes in boiling water and it's ready!

Just a quick question about preparing spaghetti squash: what's the most optimal cooking method? I always do it in the microwave and it's never just right - some uncooked parts, hard to shred... What am I doing wrong. If I can figure this out I'd take the time to prepare it more often because I do like the taste!

I did a pot roast last night and it was fall-apart, melt in your mouth delish! I served it with a spinach/feta bake (added potato just to thicken it a little and for my husbands benefit!)

Well, I need to get my girls to pre-school, then fit a workout in, clean my house, see if my hair stylist can see me... and I'd love to lounge in the pool and soak up this late summer sun/heat.... so better get my tushie moving!:glasses:
Have a great day!

mojogurl - I don't have a clue what's going on with my TOM. When my TOM first started 12 years ago they were always really heavy 7-10 days long, killer cramps, blood clots etc etc but I was never really irregular. When I was 18, I went on the pill to try and fix some of those issues and it took care of most of it with the exception of the cramps-nothing has ever touched those. Well during the past 2 years I've been on and off of different pills but haven't had any luck because I inevitably start to have breakthrough bleeding no matter what I do-so earlier this year I stopped taking everything-now coming off of it has made me realize I don't want to go back on it-I feel more like myself than I have in years. On the flip side, my periods are heavy, bleeding through in an hour, killer cramps and then the crazy irregularity...my past 3 cycles have been 2 weeks apart and since March I've average a TOM about every 15-23 days...I know some women don't get a full 28 days or whatever, but this is just getting nuts! I don't know if my body needs time to catch up from being off of the pill, plus crazy change in diet, weight loss and exercise or if this is my new "normal" or if there's something wrong. Sorry to write a book, but I don't know how else to explain it!

And I'm hoping someone else will answer your question about the dreamfields pasta-I've seen it but never tried it and I'm still not sure I understand how they get their effective carb count or whatever they call it...

Have you had a scan for fibroids or endometriosis. These can be the cause of heavy bleeding and cramps. Don't suffer with it, it can make your life miserable working stuff around TOM's. I wish I had acted sooner and got more investigative work done rather than being put onto different pills. Have you had a recent internal.

Thanks pickledilly...every one of my yearly appointments has turned up fine, but then again they've never gone in looking for anything if you know what I mean. My mom has fibroids so I do know I have a good chance of that. I'm due for my yearly next month and am most certainly not looking forward to this one because it's going to be a long drawn out process! LOL.

saverys_gal

Ok, ladies, have to share my NSV from yesterday. Hubby and I bought some kayaks on Sunday. I've only been in a canoe twice in my life - and NEVER in a kayak. Something I've always wanted to do "when I got thin."

Well, we took the kayaks to the lake last night - and after some initial unsteadiness, I was getting the hang of it! AND, I didn't dump it or fall in the water!

The only problem was getting out when I was done - that was a little tough, and boy, are my shoulders achy today! It was a beautiful evening - watched the sun set over the lake - it was like glass, and there was no one out there but us. Probably a few people watching the comedy show when I first tried to get in and paddle, but hey - they're entitled to entertainment too, right? LOL.

What an awesome NSV!! And hey, unless you get in and out of canoes/kayaks often, they take a lot of skill, so it would be a comedy show for a lot of people trying to do it, I'm sure! :laugh: Last time my hubs went kayaking he got dumped in; came home covered in mud...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Resalyn

I just wanted to thank everyone for you answers on how to handle naysayers. I must tell you I spoke to one of them and tried to explain that this is what works for me and her answer was as long as its working keep up the good work.:happy:

Awesome, Poot! I'm so glad!

July24Lioness

For those questioning Truvia or the likes - what about AGAVE Nectar?
I tried Xylitol as well - I felt like I had to use a lot to get a "sweetness" factor.

Nicole - I've come to the group late, but I see you've mentioned it a few times already: what's with the bi-weekly menses? I was all over the map too - bi- weekly, none at all, 10 days long... started Glumetza for IR and I'm back to "my" regular schedule - 27 day cycle.
:grumble: speaking of cycles - TOM rang my doorbell at 6 this morning:indifferent:

Lion - Is dreamfields okay? Again, it's not something we have up here in Canada, but I may pick it up when I'm in Vermont this weekend. I've been looking for Al Dente Carba-nada (http://www.aldentepasta.com/carbanada/carbanada.html) I love their artisan noodles and my husband loves them too - and 3 minutes in boiling water and it's ready!

Just a quick question about preparing spaghetti squash: what's the most optimal cooking method? I always do it in the microwave and it's never just right - some uncooked parts, hard to shred... What am I doing wrong. If I can figure this out I'd take the time to prepare it more often because I do like the taste!

I did a pot roast last night and it was fall-apart, melt in your mouth delish! I served it with a spinach/feta bake (added potato just to thicken it a little and for my husbands benefit!)

Well, I need to get my girls to pre-school, then fit a workout in, clean my house, see if my hair stylist can see me... and I'd love to lounge in the pool and soak up this late summer sun/heat.... so better get my tushie moving!:glasses:
Have a great day!

Hey there.................

Not all Agave Nectar is created equal either...............Some of it is processed and some of it they have been sneaky and added HFCS to it. Sneaky bastids..............Your best bet if you want to use Agave Nectar is buy it from a Health food store.

Dreamsfield pasta is ok.................

Spaghetti squash, I cut mine in half long ways, rub olive oil around the edges and place cut side down on cookie sheet and in the oven it goes until the outside is soft (usually 30-45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.............

We had chuck roast last night too..............It was awesomely yummy.

saverys_gal

@ lioness - how exactly does the dreamfields pasta work? I mean, when you look at the box, the front says something like 5 net digestible carbs or something but there's actually 40g carbs or something close to that. How does the whole digestible carbs thing work?

CALIECAT

So the debate goes on.******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************This is all of I have to say. on thi subject To each his own.
Marie

saverys_gal

LOL @ Marie. If you're talking about the debate on sweeteners, I'm right there with ya! I'm all about learning...but to each her own! I think we should all use whatever we prefer.

CALIECAT

Yes I was talking about sweetener None of my doctors has restricted me on sweeteners untill they do I will enjoy my splenda .:yawn: I am sure this excess fat is far worst That i carried around with me. like you said to each his own.

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Marie

July24Lioness

@ lioness - how exactly does the dreamfields pasta work? I mean, when you look at the box, the front says something like 5 net digestible carbs or something but there's actually 40g carbs or something close to that. How does the whole digestible carbs thing work?

it is basically pasta that is coated in a non-digestible fiber called inulin. So, as long as the pasta is not over cooked to break down the inulin, then your body will not digest the pasta carbs..............

I have been able to use it in small amounts with stir fry veggies mixed in with no blood sugar issues and no carb coma either afterwards..............

July24Lioness

LOL @ Marie. If you're talking about the debate on sweeteners, I'm right there with ya! I'm all about learning...but to each her own! I think we should all use whatever we prefer.

It's not a debate.............

I am merely sharing what I have learned over the last 7 years of low carbing. Sheesh, if everything I comment on says I am debating, then I'll just keep my mouth shut and my fingers off the keyboard. Yes, I get defensive about people saying it is debating when its not..............

I mean come on, this is supposed to be the place where we are sharing and learning from one another.

I just re-read the whole thread and I don't see a debate. Just information sharing.

Yes, it is a to each his / her own. For me, I am cutting out the chemicals as much as possible because I have adverse effects from them.

Who knows Saverys_gal, that Splenda could be a major trigger for your migraines. I know it is for me.

saverys_gal

it is basically pasta that is coated in a non-digestible fiber called inulin. So, as long as the pasta is not over cooked to break down the inulin, then your body will not digest the pasta carbs..............

I have been able to use it in small amounts with stir fry veggies mixed in with no blood sugar issues and no carb coma either afterwards..............

Thank you Cora!! :flowerforyou: I have not been able to find an answer for this anywhere! I've been wanting to try it since I've gone LC especially since I can buy in in the grocery store unlike the Atkins pasta.

Now my question to anyone that has tried it: does it taste like regular pasta?? My hubby is SOOOOO picky. I would love to be able to cook this for him one night and make a small bit for myself and not have him not know what he's eating! Right now he sits down and eats about 2 to 2.5 servings of regular pasta in one meal...:noway: