LOW CARB MEETING ROOM
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I know how you feel, Bailey. I haven't done a real workout in a while. I need to just pick up some dumbbells and get moving! After I do that, pushing play is much easier. Good luck!
Linda, thanks for the pep talk. You're right- we can do this!
I'm glad everyone seems to be doing better. Happy Friday! :flowerforyou:0 -
Bailey, that is me, exactly. I have no motivation. I have my room set up to do DVD's on my laptop, got my yoga mat there, etc. But I just can't seem to make myself go change clothes and do it! I was so good for a short period time. Now I am like - eh. So much easier to sit on my butt and watch NCIS, lol! But I am going to try to do better!
I was fairly good at the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Party last night. I ended up eating just over 1/4 cup of no sugar added ice cream and about 1/3 of a novelty bar. But I was down .2 lbs this morning! Who knows where I might have been without the ice cream splurge?? But it's a loss and I will take it!
I made some coconut flour flatbread last night and brought it to work for lunch today. I toasted it (just to warm it up) in our toaster oven, then put chicken breast and pepper jack cheese on it, with a little mayo. I can't decide if I really like it or not, lol. It was nice to pick up a sandwich and eat it, but I ended up taking the top piece off after I was halfway done, and just eating the rest open-faced. It was kinda salty? And dry. I think if I made it again I would leave out the salt.
Tonight I have Bible study at my aunt and uncle's house and they are serving Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches! Uggg! I LOVE them! But I am going to just eat it without the bread, sigh.
Well, TGIF! and it is payday Friday, too! So ready for the weekend! I hope y'all have an awesome weekend and stay ON the wagon! We can do this!!! 0 -
Ugh, I just had Arby's for lunch. I wanted those damned curly fries soooo badly!! I didn't get them though. I was good. Got a roast beef max sandwich, took the bun off and a side salad with ranch dressing. It was pretty good and now I'm proud of myself.0
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Ugh, I just had Arby's for lunch. I wanted those damned curly fries soooo badly!! I didn't get them though. I was good. Got a roast beef max sandwich, took the bun off and a side salad with ranch dressing. It was pretty good and now I'm proud of myself.
That is awesome! Great willpower! I love their curly fries, too! I can't even walk in the door - if I smelled them I would get them, lol! Good for you!0 -
Tammy feel free to check my diary, it's open. I'm doing about 50-70 carbs. Am losing weight, so pretty happy and feel full, so probably won't go much higher. :happy:0
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Tammy, Great job on your loss.
If you look at the section: Atkins Rules & Regulations, you will find out what you can and cannot eat. I would start at 25g NET CARBS, that way you don't feel deprived. You can't go by any one's carb intake but your own. You have to find your "critical carb" level for your body. Everybody is different and what works for them might not work for you. I would suggest you stay at 25 Net Carbs for 14 days then move it up to 30g for 2 week to see how you are losing. If you are dropping fast, move it up another 5g, as fast weightloss is only "temporary."
Everyone seems to be on a "postive" road, and that is GREAT!!! Congratulations to all the losers. WE CAN DO THIS0 -
Yep Linda ur right - what works for me may not work 4 someone else. I am so pleased I could up my carbs and feel so satisfied, and yet still b losing. So far in almost 50 days, I have lost 4 inches in my waist. It may b slower because of my higher carb, but it's something I can stick with 4 the long haul - which is what it's about.
TTYL :glasses:0 -
hello friends hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
well this morning got on the scale 208lbs::embarassed: well it is what it is i think 12lbs due to pour eating and TOM being here,
but today is a new week for change and the time is now, well hope you all have a wonderful stress free week!0 -
Here's a recipe idea I did tonight. I wanted to make chicken fingers- to get in some protein as an easy snack. Not my original idea, but I dipped the chicken breast in egg and then a mixtue of ground flax seed and parmesan cheese with oregano and basil. The parmesan has no carbs and flax seeds have no net carbs! Then baked in oven at 400 degrees about 30 mins.
I hope everyone is having a great week!
That sounds really delicious! I think I need to invest in some ground flax seed.....0 -
Hello everyone
Sorry I've been AWOL for a while, but it's nice to see a few new faces in here :flowerforyou:
Things have been crazy busy at work, and I haven't really had time to chat, but I will try harder I promise.
I haven't lost all of 0.2lbs over the last 3 weeks, have just been gaining and losing the same 1-2lbs, which is a little frustrating. My will-power has been on holiday and although I've generally been following the plan, we've had a lot of cookies etc in the office and I've been finding it hard to say no! I've recently re-introduced greek yoghurt and berries, and wonder if this is triggering my sweet cravings :huh:
But tomorrow is the start of a new week, and I intend to give it my best shot!0 -
Hello Everyone!
I've been on vacation this past week and have missed checking in with you all. I think I'm going to try to do the 25 net for a few days. I've never gone that low, but I feel I need to get "strict" with myself. I did eat carbs over vacation but made some good choices. And, the scale started creeping up before I left for vacation.
Linda, that's for the starting out advice!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
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Erica - I'm hoping u have a fab week! It's only 5 days so hang in there even if it's just meal to meal. I have those days 2!
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Hi everyone! I have decided to make a "summer resolution" to lose 20 pounds. That would put me well below my goal :happy: I really think I can do it and really, really WANT to do it!! We will see.... These last few pounds are a lot harder coming off. May be partly because I sabbotage myself every weekend and haven't been the greatest at working out...Gotta back into it! Ok, well, everyone have a wonderful day! I am working all day and then my sons having his preschool graduation. I'll be a sobbing mess :sad: Most likely will not have a workout today, but I did walk to work and will walk home for lunch, then back for the rest of the day, then home again. That's about 30 minutes of walking all together...0
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Good Morning All:
Bailey: Like you, it seems harder to move the scale lately. But am giving it my all.
Claire: Welcome back!
Wigtrose: Welcome back! Recipe sounds scrumptious.
Pamela: How is it going? You seem to be on a roll and that is a good thing!
Blkerica: How are you coming along?
Dis5150: How is the foot coming along? Hope it is healing.
Singitella: How is it going for you so far?
Coy4yo: Hoping this week is better for you.
LRenee: Hope you are feeling better.
To: Jazzypratt, BJW1196, Jenna0215, Mithreesons, Sarahgrace Dana154, Tammi, BJW1196, JB2011 and Tatoomommy....would love to hear from you. How is it going?0 -
Good Morning Everyone! Could someone explain the Keto stage- and checking your urine with some sort of strip? I looked for it on the basics but didn't see it. Or, tell me where to look online. Do you all check for the "fat-burning" stage? ( - is that the "keto" stage? )
Thanks!
BTW, I actually made the chicken again with the flax and parm and it was better to cook it at 350 degrees - about 30 mins.0 -
Smiles:
Regarding being in ketosis. You don't have to turn the ketostick really dark. 40% is good enough. Once you reach that stage and you don't overeat in carbs, it will stay in that fatburning mode. A lot of people like to let it go to 60% which the Atkins center feels is unsafe as most people don't drink the recommended 8 -10 glasses of water (not counting tea and coffee). After you have done Atkins for 3 consecutive days and stay within the carb intake limit, you will see your ketostick turn. If you haven't already purchased it (Ketostiks), the best brand out there is "BAYER" which you can purchase on Amazon.
Usually, the best time to check your urine is at night. You only have to do it once per day. If it doesn't turn you might have eaten too many carbs, or hidden sugar is in your system. Just correct the carb situation and it will turn back the stick usually within 48 hours. Hopes that helps.
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Linda,
Thanks so much, that's very helpful information for me!
Have a great day!
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Hi!
Can't believe I am able to post again, it's nice to have the time. Yes Linda I'm doing well. Since Mother's Day I have lost another 2 - so total is 18 GONE! Have a goal of 21 gone by the 14th of June (when I see doc)
Hope everyone is having a great start to this week!0 -
Hello everyone, new here. I'm on my third day of low carb. I've tried a lot of tactics to lose weight and nothing has worked so far - this is the first time I've attempted to limit carbs. I'm reading "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubes...Anyway, I'm keeping to around 20 carbs and it's not been difficult, though I am I guess going through the "keto flu" at the moment. The first day I was fine, the second day I was very cranky, and had a period of dizziness and was pretty fatigued. Today I woke up feeling so awful I had to call in sick to work - was feeling nauseous, weak and headache-y. I was in bed until 2:00, but I'm feeling better now, thankfully. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow - hate missing work because I'm sick from detoxing from sugar! Interestingly, though, I've not been craving any carbs so that has been nice.0
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Welcome Lolita:
Yes, it does sound like you have the "carb flu" but know that within the next 12 hours you should be just fine.
Cutting the carbs out of your diet is one the best things you could have done for your body. Man-made carbs and starcy carbs in moderation is fine but you have to use portion control with them.
If you are in a situation and you have an alternative, where there are carb friendly foods i.e., salad instead of a white potato, or eating extra veggies instead of eating bread, then you are on the right path to losing the weight as well as getting yourself healthy. You will be surprised at your lab results once you go on the low carb way of eating. But remember it is not all about the scale, you might lose more inches than pounds, and that's even better.
Again, welcome to the group and I am sure the other ladies in the group would love to chat with you too. Have a great day, and feel better.:flowerforyou:
Pam: Great job! That is fantastic....keep up the good work and glad you could log on today.
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Thank you, Linda. And I'm happy to report that this morning - day 4 - I woke up with only a slight headache! Hooray! 0
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Welcome, loli!! Glad you are feeling better. This is a great group. I love the support we give each other and just knowing other people who are going through the same thing is so great!
I am doing great! Lost 2 pounds yesterday! Down to the lowest I've been since after having my son and I could not be happier! Before I had my son, I was about a size 10 (which was up like 4 sizes from what I used to be....married weight I call it
) Then after I had him, I was a 14 and just though I was a gigantic monster. I shopped at Lane Bryant and just thought the world was over. Then came child number 2, jumped up to a 16.....child number 3 came less than a year after child 2 and I got up to a 16/18. Finally I decided enough was enough and just did it. Now here I am down smaller than I was after I had my son and a size 12!! My original goal weight was 150 pounds and I am exactly 4 pounds from that goal. When I started my weight loss journey I weighed in at almost 200 pounds. I am overly proud of myself. I never thought this time would come. It always seemed like an unreachable goal, but here I am already making plans to surpass this goal and reach my next! I still have my "fat days", but most days I feel pretty good about myself. My goal for the summer was originally 20 pounds, but I am going to try to lose 15. I'm not sure 20 pounds in 3 months is something I can do at this point. I am so close and the closer I get, the harder it gets.
Anyway, hope everybody else is having a great day, too!0 -
Just need to vent a little. I have been in a plateau for a bit now, and last few days Im lucky I didnt gain too much weight. couple pounds for how I have ate. Not trying to sabatoge myself but it seems like it.
Didnt sleep well last night, sick stomach. Not sure if its the flu or just a bad belly today.
Zumba is tonight and I cant wait, or want to go as long as my stomach holds out..
I am SO wanting to get down below 200 and am SO close but seem to be just stuck... UGH...
Keep up the great work all of you..0 -
Hello everyone!
Bailey, that is a FANTASTIC success story!! I know you are still on that road, but you have come so far and done so well! I know you will reach all your goals, old and new, because you are so determined! There will be potholes in the road (we all have them, lol!), but you just seem to jump back up and get back at it! You are an inspiration! Good job you!!
Dayna, still with it and you will get there! With Atkins (or just low carbing), it seems like you go along not losing, then have a "woosh" and drop several pounds at once!
Linda (I am also a Linda, did you know??), my foot is 100% better! I am walking again for exercise and even wearing sandles instead of my tennies!
I measured myself yesterday and I had lost 4 inches overall in 1 week! That made me feel sooo good! Lbs and inches! It was a good week. Hopefully this week will be just as good. 0 -
Also want to share this. I posted it yesterday on another board and on my wall, but for those that aren't on my friends list, here it is:
http://yourlighterside.com/perfect-party-cheesecakes/
I made these the other day. They are oh-so-good! And each one is only 1 net carb. Also the recipe is easy to cut into 1/3, so I only made 6 to last me the week, so I wouldn't blow it and eat them all the first day. Here is the recipe:
Perfect Party Cheesecakes
3-8 ounce packages, cream cheese
3/4 cup sweetener substitute for sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix cream cheese until whipped slightly in appearance. Add sweetener and mix until well blended. Add vanilla. Add three eggs and beat just until blended. Pour into 18 metal cupcake liners (remove the paper and save for another day).
Bake for 30 minutes or until the tops begin to lightly brown or crack. Remove from oven. Cool in refrigerator for 4 hours prior to serving. Can be made ahead and stored for up to a week, covered. These can be frozen as well!
Makes: 18 mini cheesecakes
Nutritional Information per cheesecake (sans toppings): Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1g, Fiber: 0g, Net Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 14g (remember to add carbs if you use Splenda. I used liquid splenda / no carbs)
I put the link to her blog on top of the post, because she has great stuff!0 -
Dis sounds great! Gonna make em and share with my daughter ( she looooves cheesecake) she's also dieting, but not low carb. These should fit her calories she counts though. Thanks again!:drinker:0
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I just joined this group, nice to see so many low carbers. Only have a couple local friends who low carb, the rest just calorie count because they miss the carbs too much they say. So it's nice to find some people who know what this way of eating can do, and in different stages of low carb as well. I have been low carbing for over a year, and it still is hard...but not as hard as it was in the beginning. Just got done sitting for 3 days at a convention last weekend, so I think I have some water gain from not being able to drink as much water and consuming a bunch of salty stuff. Only a couple of pounds, thought it would be more( glad it wasn't more than 2 lbs)! Nevertheless good to find some eager low carbers!
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Welcome, loli!! Glad you are feeling better. This is a great group. I love the support we give each other and just knowing other people who are going through the same thing is so great!
I am doing great! Lost 2 pounds yesterday! Down to the lowest I've been since after having my son and I could not be happier! Before I had my son, I was about a size 10 (which was up like 4 sizes from what I used to be....married weight I call it ) Then after I had him, I was a 14 and just though I was a gigantic monster. I shopped at Lane Bryant and just thought the world was over. Then came child number 2, jumped up to a 16.....child number 3 came less than a year after child 2 and I got up to a 16/18. Finally I decided enough was enough and just did it. Now here I am down smaller than I was after I had my son and a size 12!! My original goal weight was 150 pounds and I am exactly 4 pounds from that goal. When I started my weight loss journey I weighed in at almost 200 pounds. I am overly proud of myself. I never thought this time would come. It always seemed like an unreachable goal, but here I am already making plans to surpass this goal and reach my next! I still have my "fat days", but most days I feel pretty good about myself. My goal for the summer was originally 20 pounds, but I am going to try to lose 15. I'm not sure 20 pounds in 3 months is something I can do at this point. I am so close and the closer I get, the harder it gets.
Anyway, hope everybody else is having a great day, too!0 -
Bailey, you are inspiring! I have no doubt you will acheive all your goals! Having trouble posting on my phone.... sorry, I think I messed that quote up!0
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WOW! I was away for a few hours and came back to so much to read! So exciting!! I love that this group is getting so full!
Dis--AWESOME! I am going to try those this weekend. My son's 6th bday party is Saturday and I could have those instead of a piece of cake!! Can't wait to try them!
Dayna-- it'll come off. I've heard of many people going a few weeks with no loss, then BAM! It comes off! Good luck, just keep doing what you know you have to do!
Michelle-- Welcome! So glad to have you! This is a wonderful, supportive group, but they'll tell you the truth, whether it's what you wanna hear or not! That's what we all need sometimes though! Love this group!
Mi3-- Thanks for the kind words!0
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