Low Carb-ers Challenge Part 7 Welcome all

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Diana I don't think you will fine it there what I do is list each ingrredent and enter it as my meal so I can find it again.
I know flax meal is there, eggs and etc. Marie

ivykivy

Good Afternoon,

Am I the only one who doesn't plan meals? I have always been the type of person to go to the grocery store every day. Whatever is on sale that is what I eat.:laugh: I got up an made flax muffins this morning. I usually put all the ingredients together in my food diary and make a meal, then add the portion I consume. today I'm having yogurt w/ nuts, flax muffin with peanut butter, chicken legs and for veggies 9 baby carrots, 2 cups of spinach and 9 brussel sprouts

I don't go to the gym I've done all my exercise at home - dvd's and treadmill. I wanted to take up boxing but he nearest place is 45 miles. They do have a MMA center here that I may consider in the future - but I don't want anyone htting me I just want to hit them:bigsmile: . I lot of people recommend zumba.

It is rainy here and a little chilly but not as bad as the last two weeks.

Hope every one has a good day.

July24Lioness

Hi everyone. With my 2 hour commute each way and how hectic everything has been, I am on and off low carbing, exercising and the whole nine yards.

Heck, I am just lucky to be able to squeeze in eating and getting a few hours of sleep.............

Today has been a good and bad day for me..............Got laundry done, YAY!! Have eaten low carb (Paleo style), YAY!!! Cowboys lost their game today.....BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I will be doing drive by posts and try to catch up with everyone here and there........... :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

HAMMBONE

Hey ladies, quick check in.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend thus far! We are having GREAT weather. 65* today.... beautiful

Pickadilly, I tried a belly dancing class and loved it. It wasn't at all what I thought it would be. The instructor wore us out too. If one is available check it out as you will be quite surprised.

Ivy, I don't really plan meals but I only buy groceries once a week. I generally buy what is on sale plus meats, milk, veggies and bread. Girl, there is no way I am going to the store on a daily basis....lol... you are a brave woman!!!!

Marie, are you feelin better? Hope everyday you get better and better.

Lioness, yeah our Cowboys got blown out of the playoffs today but they sure have improved this year. We definitely have a team who will be someone to contend with next year. I like Favre too so I hope to see the Vikings in the Superbowl but they have to get past those Cardinals!!!!

Make the most out of your commute! Reading, music, or whatever you really enjoy. Things will soon settle into a routine for you. Take the lemons and make some lemonade!!!

HAMMBONE

Amy, I haven't read "Flip the Switch" but I like that phrase!

We should make that our motto...... FLIP THE SWITCH....

Jen, how ya doing girl???

CALIECAT

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flip the switch you guys. yeah that does down good. I have been doing pretty good the last few days.

:sad: :sad: :sad: about the Cowboys.

Hello to Lioness, Hambone , Ivy, Diana. Amy, and all who may be lurking. If you are please come join us. would love to have you.

I am still trying to lose what I gain. Making headways somewhat. Hoping to be in the 180 soon. My doctor put down morbid obesity the other day, That was news to me, I thought you had to be over 200 lbs to be morbid abesity. So I wonder what obesity is. Any body know where the line is? I know I am close to that but Not yet. I was when I first started

Good night to all.
Marie

ivykivy

I flip my switch but some days it flips back, I think I got a shortage!:laugh:

So I was a little bad, had some jiffy cornbread but i stayed under my carbs by 2 even with orange juice.

Marie, I think morbid obesity is having a BMI over 40 or have 40% or more body fat.

Okay, I googled... it's probably because you have diabetes or other health problems not b/c of your weight.

What is Morbid Obesity?

Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that can interfere with basic physical functions such as breathing or walking. Those who are morbidly obese are at greater risk for illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallstones, osteoarthritis, heart disease, and cancer.

Morbid obesity is diagnosed by determining Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is defined by the ratio of an individual’s height to his or her weight. Normal BMI ranges from 20-25. See BMI on back panel. An individual is considered morbidly obese if he or she is 100 pounds over his/her ideal body weight, has a BMI of 40 or more, or 35 or more and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

Lioness- hopefully you won't have to commute much longer.

Hammbone, I didn't go to the store today! But now I don't know what I'll have for breakfast in the morning. I have 1 egg:laugh:
Hope everyone else is doing good Diana, hope your mom's dr appt went well.

pickadilly2009

Belly dancing sounds fun! Might have to check into that!

Ivy...a shortage...that is funny! Me too!

I have another question for you all....how many carbs per day do you usually aim for AND at what level do you typically see the best weight loss?

CALIECAT

Belly dancing sounds fun! Might have to check into that!

Ivy...a shortage...that is funny! Me too!

I have another question for you all....how many carbs per day do you usually aim for AND at what level do you typically see the best weight loss?

Diana, right now I am keeping my carbs doew to 20 gr per day/. [ 5 carbs every 5 hours.] I had to go back to step 1 of my program. When i get back in step 2 I will hat between 11 to 20 carbs every 5 hours. till I get to go On matainance I have not read that far yet, for I have along way to go.
Marie

ivykivy

I usually try to keep them above 60g and under 120g (or 35%). If I am active I can eat 200-300 as long as I eat them around my activity.

Belly dancing sounds fun! Might have to check into that!

Ivy...a shortage...that is funny! Me too!

I have another question for you all....how many carbs per day do you usually aim for AND at what level do you typically see the best weight loss?

July24Lioness

Belly dancing sounds fun! Might have to check into that!

Ivy...a shortage...that is funny! Me too!

I have another question for you all....how many carbs per day do you usually aim for AND at what level do you typically see the best weight loss?

I am trying to stay between 0 and 25 carbs per day as this is when I lose the best. That is eating a lot of protein and lots of fresh, uncooked veggies..........I am struggling with this because it is too cold to eat raw veggies. brrrrrrr ( I know, mind over matter, but still.......brrrrrrrrrrrrr)

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Had a good workout yesterday athe theartpist. Am to take my Bathing suit tomorrow when I go. Had Gave me some exercise to do at home, another corisone treatment

Good to see you drop in Lioness, You can do it..

I stayed within my carg limits yesterday. On this Met B diet I am on they don't count the carbs in the light veggies. Light sour cream , cottage cheese, ricotta cheese. so It is pretty easy to stay withng the 5 carbs a meal every 5 hours. I really like this program.

Diana, Ivy, Amy, Hambone, Jeni Good morning to you guys.
Have a wonderful day. and lots of <<<<<<<hugs>>>>>>>>
Marie

ivykivy

Marie, glad you are doing better. My sister does water aerobics and enjoys it a lot.

I had way to much sodium yesterday. I ate sliced ham and greek yogurt all day which is shameful. I did get 5 serving of veggies in so that was a plus. Today and tomorrow I'll be doing a sodium purge.

Hope everyone has a great day.

HAMMBONE

Hey Ladies, quick check in....
I will try to make time to do individual post later, much later...lol

Didn't do well over the weekend... go figure!!!! arrrggghhhh

Have a great day

CALIECAT

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Hello Hamborn We all have days like that. I am doing pretty good onthis Met B diet. I Don't get hunry. But I can always eat, thats my problem. A little flip of the switch

Ivy, What is a sodium purge how do you do it.
I made a flax muffin today and added spicnach to it. It was pretty good.
Made some soup out of stir fries beggies and took the carrots out. befor I cook them So I had a good mess of veggies for lunch.

To all the others Lets Flip that switch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sure hope Mine stays on.

ivykivy

So today was a bust. I haven't got to exercise. I didn't get to go to the store so I have nothing to eat for dinner. I spent 4 hours with my sister at the doctor then hospital with only a piece of gum and only had 300 calories for breakfast. So when she stopped to get pizza I figured I'd have a slice BUT SHE DIDNT OFFER ME ANY!!. Luckily I live 20min away and went directly home to eat. Now I have to go to bible class and will be thinking the entire time what's for dinner.

A sodium purge involves lots of water, green tea and high potassium fruits and vegetables (zucchini, spinach) beans, yogurt and no salt in meats. I try to keep my sodium under 1000 and potassium over 3500.

ivykivy

it's quiet today.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

ivykivy

oops... double post

CALIECAT

Hi just got back from thearpy. The water felt so good and no pain while in the pool. That was nice.
But it all return getting out. I don't go back till next Monday. Ashame on your sister, ivy for not offering you a piece of pizza. I guess she was just trying to help you on your plan.

How is the rest of you doing today. As for me I am going to have a nice bowl of chicken and veggies soup and a flax muffin.
and then take a nap.

Have a good day.

Marie

pickadilly2009

Ivy....(((HUG)))) sorry your day was so frustrating! I guess having a back up of some sort would be good to have in the cupboard. Maybe a soup on the go or something like that? Since you shop daily, which by the way, I used to do that too when the little store in town was right across the street from where I worked. I actually saved a lot of money that way.

Marie...glad to hear you enjoyed your swimming!

Everyone have a good day!

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Hey am I the first one to report in this morning. I got my exercise in this morning

I got to change my ticker last night. A 5 lb lost Who Hoo so far for this year. this is going to be the year.
Marie

ivykivy

Congratulations Marie! That is awesome. I'm glad to see you enjoyed your water class.

My butt is on fire from Taebo. I will persevere and do the couch to 5k today though.

One of the ladies at our church passed away this morning. I had told another older lady I would take her but I did not. I felt bad and called to apologize. My mom said her kids/grans could have taken her but they just are so wrapped up in themselves they don't. I was always taught never to forget those who have helped you the most and when you find opportunities to give, do it. But in my experience with my grandma, the people who she has helped the most do the least and that is very sad.

Sorry for the downer.

Hope everyone has a lovely day.

pickadilly2009

I am sorry to hear you are feeling down. Don't blame yourself for not taking her...I know it will feel like you did something wrong but it is o.k. to not run for others all the time. You are probably a giver/nurterer type and you feel like you failed when something like this happens....but you didn't fail, YOU are important too. I am sure you help more people than will ever reciprocate because that is what you were taught and how you live your life, and don't you think your way is a much better way, no matter what others do?

No man has ever seen, heard or even imagined the wondeful things God has in store for those who love the Lord (Corinthians 2:9)

Have a nice cup of coffee or tea, light a candle, and curl up with a good book for an hour...ahhhh! (((HUGS)))

ivykivy

Thank you Diana.:flowerforyou: I guess that is one of Satan's tools- discouragement. But I will not be defeated.

HAMMBONE

Hey ladies,
Quick check in.
Hope everyone is doing well....

Going out of town and will be back late tomorrow evening.

Get your game face on and let's have a LOSERS weekend!!!!

ivykivy

Happy Friday!

Yesterday I pushed through C25k I couldn't finish it all but I will keep at it. Hope everyone has a beautiful sunny friday. It is rainy here... good sleeping weather so I see a nap in my future.

Have a great day.

CALIECAT

hi Hambone, I am looking for a 1 lb lost by Monday. No room for errors. Hope I make it.

Ivy, you are doing just fine. You are # 1 in my books
. Don't let anybody tell you difference.

Diana, You make everyone feels so good.

Amy, Did you try out the flax muffin yet. I am going to put some ginger in my next batch and have some ginger muffins.
for some reason I feel like haing a ginger bread man.

Lioness, Hope all is well with you.

What is you all goal for your next weigh in?? I want to lose something every week if it is just 1/2 lb. No gains ......NO DON'T WANT TO BE CALLED MORBID OBEASE ANY MORE.

Got back from my Kidney doctor and everything look fine. My count went up an my count, which is a good thing.

pickadilly2009

Good morning all! Why is it that I don't want to get out of bed during the work week but on Saturday I can't sleep past 5:30 a.m.? That is backwards!

Checked this morning and I am finally in ketosis so the weight should start dropping a little faster. I do weigh myself everyday because it helps me stay motivated and in check. I don't think I stepped on the scale but twice during Nov. and Dec and ended up gaining 13 lbs. Just a little helper for me. But since the news feed reports every little ounce we loose, you will probably see it on there DAILY! lol Hopefully you will anyway!

I have a lot to get accomplished today but I am going to try and fit in a taebo workout. I should be exhausted by tonight but am supposed to go see a movie tonight....we'll see! lol

Marie, the way the weight has leaving you I think you will hit the 1 lb lost by Monday.

Ivy...a nap on a rainy day...ahhh that is just cozy! Are your spirits a little more lifted? And by the way, yes, taebo will definately kick your rear end. I saw the best all over body toning when I was doing that and kickboxing at least twice a week. It even got rid of the little fat bulge at the to of the thighs! Very good workout and burns a ton of calories.

Hambone, hope you had a safe trip and were able to stay on plan...that is hard when traveling!

Jeni...where are you? You o.k.?

Amy and all the names I can't remember (sorry my weakness) I hope things are going well!

Have a lovely day everyone!

pickadilly2009

Marie, I just got done eating one of your flax meal muffins. I put some walnuts in it this time. Gosh Ithey are so filling....I can only eat half of it!

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Marie, I just got done eating one of your flax meal muffins. I put some walnuts in it this time. Gosh Ithey are so filling....I can only eat half of it!

Diana, I just mae a gingerbread bundt cake out of the same recipes only added bunch of sweet spices , oh so good. but i like spice cakes.
Marie