Group LLC September Challenge!
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Woot Woot! Let's go sass! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Great idea Marie! I make some killer chili myself but hm...it may not be Phase 1 friendly as it has BEANS!!! :devil:
Oh but I think my cheddar and broccoli soup would be perfect for ALL phases of LC! I'll have to dig around and find that one...0 -
I did really well on my food today and I got out and walked for a half hour at the store...just looking at stuff. I got my first course book from Ashworth College today...Medical Terminology. I have taken it for the associates I am currently working on. I just wanted more medical billing and coding classes, so I am taking an online course. I could take it where I attend right now, but I can't do that until after I graduate. They won't let you carry a double major which sucks.0
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That sucks that you can't double major if it's something you want to do! Doesn't sound right at all to me. But that's so great that you want more knowledge under your belt!
Great job on your food and doing some "shoppercizing!"
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So how did everyone's first day of the month go??
My first day was okay. I haven't planned meals yet, but I did get my veggies in today and stayed under 20 net carbs.0 -
I did pretty good. I did not get my exercise in. Too many things going on around here. I was going to take a short walk in between the rain.But my back said no after getting out to the street I have aa docor appt in the morning. so I wont be able to get my chilli made for tomorrow. I did find a low carb rcipes for chili Just about the way i usally make mine
Savery_gal When are beans allow on this plan. I love my pinto beans in my chilli. and cornbread. I did read some of the book. I was checking out our oil. I have not been getting enough oil. A lot more things I have been doing wrong.I will get it all together in due time. I want to do it right as i can so this fat will melt off.
Good luck to you all on your challenge,0 -
I did really well on my food today and I got out and walked for a half hour at the store...just looking at stuff. I got my first course book from Ashworth College today...Medical Terminology. I have taken it for the associates I am currently working on. I just wanted more medical billing and coding classes, so I am taking an online course. I could take it where I attend right now, but I can't do that until after I graduate. They won't let you carry a double major which sucks.
Hey, Colette - did I tell you one of my degrees (my Associates) is in Health Information? I used to teach medical terminology, diseases, transcription, coding - a few years ago, things have really changed in coding since them - but wow, small world! I currently work in a hospital managing a medical record department and I'm a medical transcriptionist at home as a 2nd job....0 -
Savery_gal When are beans allow on this plan. I love my pinto beans in my chilli. and cornbread. I did read some of the book. I was checking out our oil. I have not been getting enough oil. A lot more things I have been doing wrong.I will get it all together in due time. I want to do it right as i can so this fat will melt off.
Good luck to you all on your challenge,
Marie - I think beans can be added in Phase 2 - Ongoing Weight Loss. Check that chapter for a page that appears to have a "ladder" on it - there is a kind of ladder of foods to add back slowly, I think beans and legumes are on there. I'll check my book and get back to you what page....0 -
So how did everyone's first day of the month go??
My first day was okay. I haven't planned meals yet, but I did get my veggies in today and stayed under 20 net carbs.
WTG, VJ150? Have you decided how often you are going to weigh yourself? I am a scale addict, so I try to hold myself to one official weigh in a week - but I must admit I sometimes peak at the scale to see how things are going....0 -
~ Get Sodium down under 1200 ~ Keep carbs down to 20 and no more NUTS! ~ Get started on exercise 5 days a week ~ Lose 10 lbs this month MINIMUM
As Mama Bouchet would say (Waterboy) - NUTS ARE OF THE DEVIL!!! :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: LOL0 -
SAVERY: You are so close to your goal - I can't wait til I'm in your shoes - you are such an inspiration to us all! :flowerforyou:0
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Ooops, i didn't do too well yesterday. The first day of the month!! I went back to work and ran around after, and then made more excuses not to eat correctly. Ok, I confess. It was a delicious meal of Chinese food. So, I will get back to it today and I'm sure I'll do better.0
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Monday 60 minutes CrossFit
Tuesday - DAY OF REST
Wednesday - 75 minutes CrossFit
Thursday - 60 minutes Personal Trainer
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I leave this afternoon for my weekend in Vermont with the in-laws. I'm going to be bringing my sneakers so I can (cross your fingers) go running. My ankle tendons, soleus and extensors have been aching for 2 weeks, so I haven't been able to run lately - hoping I can while I'm there.
As for staying alcohol free - uhhhhhh:embarassed: I had a bottle of red last night!
How is everyone doing?0 -
Ooops, i didn't do too well yesterday. The first day of the month!! I went back to work and ran around after, and then made more excuses not to eat correctly. Ok, I confess. It was a delicious meal of Chinese food. So, I will get back to it today and I'm sure I'll do better.
Back on the wagon - you can do it! :happy:0 -
Great job checking in guys! Don't make me round up those of you who haven't! :laugh:
profjan- it's ok! Hop back on the wagon today!! We're all here for you!
Yes, nuts are the :devil: :devil: :devil: ! I sat down and demolished a can earlier this week.
As far as beans, I do think you start adding back in certain ones in Phase 2 but I'll have to check.
Kick butt plan mojo!!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker:
And hey, sometimes that bottle just calls your name!
As I said in my post last night, I got myself all off track by eating pizza and ice cream. Now it was super good but god am I paying for it today-eating that crazy amount of carbs just tears my acid reflux to hell and back. Plus I am SO bloated; combo of carbs and TOM.
For those new to Atkins..this is why I cheat so rarely. My body really likes eating how Atkins is set up and when I go off plan my body pays me back for it! So while I do FULLY support a cheat day or a cheat meal because they help keep us going, I think it's wise to expect repercussions! And trust me, the scale will NOT be your friend the next day. Mine has just done nothing but jump this week...:grumble:0 -
For those wanting to know about BEANS! :blushing:
Taken directly from the Atkins website, here are the approved legumes starting in Phase 3:
Legumes* Serving Size Net Carbs
Black Beans ½ cup 12.9
Chickpeas ½ cup 16.2
Great Northern Beans ½ cup 12.5
Kidney Beans ½ cup 11.6
Lentils ½ cup 12.1
Lima Beans ½ cup 14.2
Navy Beans ½ cup 18.1
Pinto Beans ½ cup 11.00 -
That sucks that you can't double major if it's something you want to do! Doesn't sound right at all to me. But that's so great that you want more knowledge under your belt!
Great job on your food and doing some "shoppercizing!"
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Shoppercizing??? I love that!!!0 -
September 2,2010 CHALENGE eggs,cheese,veggie 2 glass of water lunch: Chili and 1 low carb tortilla cheese and onions2 glass of water Grilled salmon, steam brocolli, salad, Tea., SF jello snacks none carbs food or drinks Get some exerxise in. 0
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LOL @ Colette! Gotta love shoppercizing! I plan on doing that a few times this week! :laugh:
Great plan Marie!! Foods all look yummy and great idea to get out there and walk it out!
A word of caution though...beware the low carb wraps! I only say this because they are not approved for Induction, at least not on the old Atkins plan. I've not read the new Atkins book that you have, so that may have changed, but with the old plan grains were not added back until Phase 3. :drinker:0 -
Hey LLC ladies and gent.... I have been lurking and sort of keeping up with the thread.
You are all doing great!!!!
Another idea for your wraps..... try making the egg white crepes to wrap your filling in. You can add different spices to the egg whites for flavor.
I still wrap alot of things in lettuce leafs... yep, I am a lazy girl0 -
HAMMBONE!!!!!!!! How are ya girlie? Still goin strong, I see! I'm so glad you came over here and posted - it's good to "see" you!
How are the girls over on the KK threads? Chris, Kim, Stacey?0 -
Last night I didn't get the total 60 workout in, but I did get 22 minutes. Tonight things will be better.
Breakfast - Atkins Chocolate Shake and Caramel Chocolate Peanut Nougat Bar
AM Snack - Atkins Caramel Chocolate Peanut Nougat Bar
Lunch - Member's Mark Chicken Breast, Hawaiian Punch Polar Blast
Dinner - Salmon and Salad
Workout - Billy Blanks Boot Camp
Does anyone have any ideas for alternative breakfast food - something easy. I don't like eggs. On a normal day I'll have a MIM with cream cheese and bacon. This morning got away from me and I only had the shake and bar. Any suggestions would be great.0 -
Heu Hambonw how is the weather up there in North Texas So glad you drop in. hope you make a habbit of I am still going to too many doctors. i should have took my new atkins book this morning.I have never try atkins, you know who turned me off of it. But finding Resalyn gave me a whole new outlook on it.. Be looking for you again soon. Marie0
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Its has been a slow afternoon around here
I have been reading my book this aftternoon. But still I lot I don't understand. Here is some question I have
For phrase 1( inductions )
MIlk.? couldn't fine anything on it.
i read about the greek yogurt and looks like it is a NO NO
NO BREAD OF ANY kind I read over some of the menu in the back of the book and will go by it. It is pretty simply So will make out a menu for a week and make my shopping list out from it. This is a challenge in itself for me.
Do you guys eat Echard sausage. I remember my daughter eating it along with a salad. But awful greasy. I would love some sourkraft and sausage.
I did not get around to making my chili but will in the morning..
I bought some of those little peppers that comes in red orange and yellow, about 1 1/2 inch long. wash them and cut in half and stuff with Turkey sausage I was fair but needed something Baked for 25 minutes
I have some left overs will have them with my eggs in the morning. I think I needed a sauce to dip them in. Any Ideal. maybe just taco sauce
Savery_gal thanks for the tip on tortilla.See you all tomorrow.0 -
Great job VJ150! As far as breakfast food going, I know caliecat suggested that we all try and add some new breakfast foods to the list because eggs get OLD! However, after really looking, eggs, MIMs and protein shakes/bars seem to be the breakfast option. However, remember, there's nothing that says you can't do steak and eggs or chicken or something different for breakfast. Hey, we eat breakfast for dinner sometimes! At least I do. :laugh:
Marie- during induction...you're going to eat pretty much protein (chicken, seafood and beef), eggs, certain cheeses, and mostly veggies (the majority of which are GREEN!). No GRAINS at ALL-no bread, no potatoes, no starchy anything, no chocolate, no alcohol. Yogurt is out of the picture for a while too-it's high sugar, high carb.
Milk- now, you can't use any of your normal milks like whole, 2% or skim because they are like yogurt-high carb and high sugar. However, if you like milk ( I DO!!!) try looking into alternatives such as unsweetened soy milk and unsweetened almond milk-carefully check the nutrition label for your sugar and carb count before trying it though! If you get out a lot and are willing to looking, there IS a low carb milk out there! It's called Hood Calorie Countdown Milk; they make a regular milk and a chocolate milk. Both taste phenomenal and are under 5 net carbs a cup!
I hope this helps you out a bit Marie!0 -
Hey, hey, hey LOSERS!!!! How is everyone this morning?
I am liking your thread so if your thread is open to newcomers, I would like to come aboard. My starting weight is 205.5.
I actually think I have the Atkins book stashed away somewhere at home. I cleaned out alot of stuff cause I think I own almost every diet plan ever written... LOL
I think due to Atkins being based on net carbs, I bet I can do it. I can't do the low carb where actual is carb count is 20 or under. I tried again and my B/P dropped low again. Really frustrating!!!!
I will have to read as I might have to skip the induction part of Atkins but WHOOP WHOOP I have a plan.0 -
Res, I have no idea where Chris and Kim went. They disappeared and have not responded to any emails. I have sent them personal emails and no response so not sure what is up. Stacey is still going strong. She is down to 209!!!! She has lost over 70 lbs. She posted Dr's have found a mass in her abdomen so waiting to hear the results of the tests. I pray it is a benign mass. Bless her heart, she is working so hard to get healthy and now being hit with health issues.0
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Is most of the group following Atkins?
Is most of the group in phase 2?
Calie, I know you are starting phase 1.
Breakfast ideas???? Wow, I eat running so I generally grab a protein shake... LOL, did I mention I am a bit lazy????
I do agree with Savry's gal though, if I can eat it for supper, I can eat it for breakfast!!! So how about some fajita meat in lettuce wraps???
I like to make those egg, sausage, cheese muffins and freeze. Grab in the morning, pop in microwave while I am getting ready for work and grab on the way out the door.
Hmmm, I eat way tooo much in the car!0 -
good morning all,
Saverys_gal I am going to put Dancing to the olders on and have a dance with you. Congratulations on the size 8. I never will forget when i went to WW in 1969 and reach my goal i had spy a little white dress at Momtomery wards in size 10 . and I went back and tried it on and it fit.But I was a lot younger and the weight. i . came off quickly I average 10 lbs a month. Not the case now as I got older.
Hammbone , so happy you are joing us. Nice and cool here in Texas this morning. Any one else from Texas? Yes lets do it this time. With the help of these girls.We can. I am having peoblems learning this plan but I think i Am getting the hange of it. I am not going to worry too much about the lbs. just conetrait on my foods
Now to get to my daily Challenge: Yes terday I did get my exercise in. I did drink my 8 glasses of water now my eating Was mostly on track I had a low blood sugar of 57. Talk about being woozie I was. I had a cup of greek yogurt and it brought it up.. I think I took to much insulin. But I am proud od me for normaly I would hit the cookies,candy or some o fruit Today I am looking for a better day. I am learn something new every day.
My plan of atack today is 8 glasses of water Breakfast mini stuff peppers lunch: cold plate !/2 c cucomers. some cream cheese some ham bell peppers Dinner grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions, Brocolli snacks will be all zero net carbs get my dvd out and have a dance for Saverys_gal
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Hey hammbone!! I don't think I've extended my welcome yet! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
You are already in the challenge! Now we also have a separate thread going that's just a low carb group that you can hop on into as well! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/117152-group-llc-september-2010
Those of us that are posting regularly are following Atkins; profjan and mojogurl I believe you two just follow a lower carb eating plan? The rest I'm not sure about. I think the majority are in Phase 1-like calie, resalyn, tammietifanie (I believe she is restarting induction to jump start weight loss again), ccduch are you still in induction? VJ150 I know you've been going at Atkins a while, are you still doing induction or have you transitioned over to OWL? I'm sure I've missed a few-sorry guys! Myself, I'm in Phase 3.
I'm also lazy with breakfast and drink a protein shake almost every morning!! How do you make egg, sausage & cheese muffins?? That sounds like something easy...lol.0 -
I follow a low carb eating plan. Seems to work best for me. I am really enjoying some of the ideas I read about here and appreciate all of you and your input! A wonderful weekend to all!0
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