Carb Conscious Peeps - June 2009

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  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Just reporting in on this nice 4th of July weekend.
    Hope everyone had a good one. We did.
    Just Jerry and I , we did brisket, cole slaw. potatoe salad and watermelon. We enjoy our day. Marie

    We got rained out!!! So, we stayed in all day on Saturday.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I'm new to this group. I did the South Beach Diet 2 years ago and lost 30 pounds! Then I got into nursing school and gained 10-15 :grumble: So I'm on phase 1 starting today. I will probably just do it for a week since I don't have much to lose. Here are my stats:

    SW: 134
    CW: 132

    Have a great week everyone! :drinker:

    Welcome!!!!
  • yolie1220
    yolie1220 Posts: 223 Member
    I'm new to this group. I did the South Beach Diet 2 years ago and lost 30 pounds! Then I got into nursing school and gained 10-15 :grumble: So I'm on phase 1 starting today. I will probably just do it for a week since I don't have much to lose. Here are my stats:

    SW: 134
    CW: 132

    Have a great week everyone! :drinker:

    Welcome to this thread.

    Thanks! Is anyone else on phase 1?
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Hey everybody. Well, I just got back from my mini vacation and ughh! I've gained a ton of weight. I'm hoping most of it is water but I still changed my ticker.

    LL-You are looking good!! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

    Marie- How are you feeling? How are them legs carrying you?

    Where's Georg??

    Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am currently sunburned so I will be staying indoors for a few days.

    Crys

    Hey! I'm here in Maui on vacation! Thanks for remembering me.:happy:
    I have limited time/access to the computer. I've totally fallen off my eating wagon, but we're spending so much time scuba diving & snorkeling, it seems that I'm holding even.
    I'll check back in when I can!
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • Fausttt
    Fausttt Posts: 101
    I want to get back into running.................I am still over 200 pounds, I don't think it will be good on my joints.............

    I just started a "couch to 5k" program and i was able to handle the first week runs. I am taking a break now because of massive blisters on my feet, but at 300 lbs, my joints weren't the limiting factor. . . It was the skin on my heel :P so I think if i get better shoes, and build up some callouses on my upper heel, I will be able to handle running fine. mind you i HATE running, but this program seems to slowly ease you into running.

    www.c25k.com

    I use the podrunner interval mp3's in my ipod and am running the week 1 recordings. You don't HAVE to do it at the same pace they recommend. Specially if you are like me and think you may need a little extra time on week 1, or a little more rest time between runs to let your feet heal :)


    oh and for the 4th. . . i did reward myself for sticking to my diet so well. I veered a fair bit beyond my induction carb limit, but I did not go crazy. I avoided chips, breads, even cheesecake (my favorite dessert!). I did have veggie plate, grilled chicken and sausage, 7-layer dip (lower carb except the beans. . . but I'll live), and the meat/cheese tray. The only thing i had that is a big no-no on induction (well probably atkins in general) were a few bloody marys and 2-3 lo-carb beers. it was a fun night :)
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I want to get back into running.................I am still over 200 pounds, I don't think it will be good on my joints.............

    I just started a "couch to 5k" program and i was able to handle the first week runs. I am taking a break now because of massive blisters on my feet, but at 300 lbs, my joints weren't the limiting factor. . . It was the skin on my heel :P so I think if i get better shoes, and build up some callouses on my upper heel, I will be able to handle running fine. mind you i HATE running, but this program seems to slowly ease you into running.

    www.c25k.com

    I use the podrunner interval mp3's in my ipod and am running the week 1 recordings. You don't HAVE to do it at the same pace they recommend. Specially if you are like me and think you may need a little extra time on week 1, or a little more rest time between runs to let your feet heal :)


    oh and for the 4th. . . i did reward myself for sticking to my diet so well. I veered a fair bit beyond my induction carb limit, but I did not go crazy. I avoided chips, breads, even cheesecake (my favorite dessert!). I did have veggie plate, grilled chicken and sausage, 7-layer dip (lower carb except the beans. . . but I'll live), and the meat/cheese tray. The only thing i had that is a big no-no on induction (well probably atkins in general) were a few bloody marys and 2-3 lo-carb beers. it was a fun night :)

    I startted the couch to 5k program 6 years ago and did ok, except I ended up with shin splints due to me weighing 268 on a small frame............

    You are on Atkins too? I don't feel so alone now, LOL..................

    I really need to go back to induction - I have gotten carried away with the fruit.
  • cloverluv
    cloverluv Posts: 413 Member
    Goerg....I am so jealous...what a vacation!

    I haven't been doing to bad lately. I gained a lot of weight after moving but have slowly started moving back down the scales..yay!

    I just started the 30 day shred..wow...I haven't felt this sore in a long time.

    I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Cloverluv. Good hearing from you. I also gain weight with all these surgeries. but i haven't any excuse now. Today I have been eating Sandwiches with Sara Lee 45 per slice bread. With a no carb filling it is working real good. My blood sugar is holding steady around 100 before meals. I also have a 1/2 sandwich between meals with a low carb filling. I uess you can call this a bread diet. As long as I control it , it should work. Marie
  • cloverluv
    cloverluv Posts: 413 Member
    The bread thing is sooo hard for me. Doesn't help my husband works at the bread factory and is ALWAYS bringing home bread. Those darn carbs hehe. I started the 30 day shred and did day 3 today. Oh my goodness is it making me sore!!!

    Have a wonderful peaceful day !
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Hi everybody, I am doing just great on my new plan. Its too hot to cook anyway. So sandwiches are working out just fine.
    Marie
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Hey everyone.

    I have fallen off the wagon this weekend, gained a lot of water weight and struggling today to get back on the wagon due to feeling depressed...............
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    me too. My daughter came out and even tho it was 103 we went for Mexican food. and I ate a ton of chips. Just because they were there. Marie
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Ok, I have my head on straight again...............

    Making my green smoothie and taking my vitamins...............


    Getting ready to go do my Pilates dvd.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I just noticed that I didn't do a July thread for us being carb conscious.................

    We will start another one in August.............

    It is TOM for me starting this morning................want doughnuts of all things..................
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    I'm home now & happy to report that I'm EXACTLY one pound lighter than when I left!!!!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    I swam, hiked, went scuba diving or snorkeling every day except 6 out of 29 days...ate plenty of Roselani (local Maui) ice cream, had numerous fruity mai tais & more french fries than in the past 6 months combined! So I'm pretty pleased with myself & my results.
    It truly is a lifestyle change.
    Today - back to lo carbing all the way!
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I'm home now & happy to report that I'm EXACTLY one pound lighter than when I left!!!!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    I swam, hiked, went scuba diving or snorkeling every day except 6 out of 29 days...ate plenty of Roselani (local Maui) ice cream, had numerous fruity mai tais & more french fries than in the past 6 months combined! So I'm pretty pleased with myself & my results.
    It truly is a lifestyle change.
    Today - back to lo carbing all the way!
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    That is fantastic!!! It helped that you stayed busy and on the go................you were burning those calories as you took them in!!!

    I have been doing Pilates and I am starting to see changes as far as toning goes. My stomach is starting to look a bit flatter too.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    I had my WI yesterday and I have a 5 lb lost. I sign up for Sunday sucessers and yesterday was WI Day. I also sign up for the Christmas Challenge ane we weight in on Wed. I think this is the one I will stick with. I know a lot of this was water weight but I will take it.

    Have a good day everyone.

    Marie
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I had my WI yesterday and I have a 5 lb lost. I sign up for Sunday sucessers and yesterday was WI Day. I also sign up for the Christmas Challenge ane we weight in on Wed. I think this is the one I will stick with. I know a lot of this was water weight but I will take it.

    Have a good day everyone.

    Marie

    That is good, the weight is coming off!!!

    I am bouncing around the same couple of pounds. I need to get very strict again, think I am consuming too much fruit again...................
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    I had my WI yesterday and I have a 5 lb lost. I sign up for Sunday sucessers and yesterday was WI Day. I also sign up for the Christmas Challenge ane we weight in on Wed. I think this is the one I will stick with. I know a lot of this was water weight but I will take it.

    Have a good day everyone.

    Marie

    That is good, the weight is coming off!!!

    I am bouncing around the same couple of pounds. I need to get very strict again, think I am consuming too much fruit again...................


    Just bounce it right off. Calie
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I had my WI yesterday and I have a 5 lb lost. I sign up for Sunday sucessers and yesterday was WI Day. I also sign up for the Christmas Challenge ane we weight in on Wed. I think this is the one I will stick with. I know a lot of this was water weight but I will take it.

    Have a good day everyone.

    Marie

    That is good, the weight is coming off!!!

    I am bouncing around the same couple of pounds. I need to get very strict again, think I am consuming too much fruit again...................


    Just bounce it right off. Calie

    LOL, I am trying!!! I am melting inches off though. I am down to a Large shirt from an X-large and I am into size 14 pants from size 18. Some how I by-passed a size 16.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    I had my WI yesterday and I have a 5 lb lost. I sign up for Sunday sucessers and yesterday was WI Day. I also sign up for the Christmas Challenge ane we weight in on Wed. I think this is the one I will stick with. I know a lot of this was water weight but I will take it.

    Have a good day everyone.

    Marie

    That is good, the weight is coming off!!!

    I am bouncing around the same couple of pounds. I need to get very strict again, think I am consuming too much fruit again...................


    Just bounce it right off. Calie

    LOL, I am trying!!! I am melting inches off though. I am down to a Large shirt from an X-large and I am into size 14 pants from size 18. Some how I by-passed a size 16.

    Good girl, lets all get to bouncing. Calie
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Since we got home I've been craving vegetables! :huh:
    That's pretty weird, but I really did miss fresh raw veggies!
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Since we got home I've been craving vegetables! :huh:
    That's pretty weird, but I really did miss fresh raw veggies!

    That is GREAT!!!

    I love to crave fresh veggies and fruit.
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    I went out for middle eastern food for lunch today - my first time in this new restaurant. They had a buffet & I made the cute little old guy tell me what everything was. :wink:
    So I filled up on meat & salad. (I did taste the pita.) :wink:
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I went out for middle eastern food for lunch today - my first time in this new restaurant. They had a buffet & I made the cute little old guy tell me what everything was. :wink:
    So I filled up on meat & salad. (I did taste the pita.) :wink:

    That sounds good............

    I love the seasonings that Indian and Middle Eastern dishes contain. It is a flavor explosion.
  • yolie1220
    yolie1220 Posts: 223 Member
    Tomorrow is my son's 9th birthday and I don't know if I should have some cake or not. I have been on the first phase of the South Beach diet for two weeks and this is week three. I have allowed myself one 100% whole wheat mini bagel each day for the last 3 days but that's the extent of my starchy carbs. The party is at Chuck E Cheese so I'm thinking I'll just have a piece of pizza and some salad?
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Tomorrow is my son's 9th birthday and I don't know if I should have some cake or not. I have been on the first phase of the South Beach diet for two weeks and this is week three. I have allowed myself one 100% whole wheat mini bagel each day for the last 3 days but that's the extent of my starchy carbs. The party is at Chuck E Cheese so I'm thinking I'll just have a piece of pizza and some salad?

    SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE DOING PRETTY GOOD. Just used portion control on that Pizza and you should be allright.

    Calie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Where is everybody. I am still watching my carbs.And doing just fine. Calie
  • July24Lioness
    July24Lioness Posts: 2,399 Member
    Where is everybody. I am still watching my carbs.And doing just fine. Calie

    I am here..........well, I am back. Under a different name. They shut down my other account, which sucks..........That was my 1 and only screen name for all of the internet.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Hi leo, glad you are back. Everybody would be better off if they watch there carbs. I don't go as low as some of you but to me this is a lifetime change. And I got to learn this portion control. Carbs, Calories , the whole works.
    My breakfast was 2 poached eggs, 2 slices of diet bread. ! T. diet jelly, and !T. light margerine for 17 grams of carbs
    Lunch was 1 thick hamburger pattie , 1 sugar free hambuger bun, one slice of pickle and ! t. of blue cheese dressing for 23 carbs.
    Mid afternoon snack 1 carton of whipped yoplait yogurt, now this is where I goof up for later after I ate it I look at the carbs and calories 160 calories and 25 g carbs. Way way to much for a snack . I have three more carton of it and i will throw them away for they were not worth all the calories and carbs.
    For supper I will decide after I take my blood sugar what I will have. So far today it has been 125, 70. 69.
    I know I will have baked fish and a good mess of veggies.

    Calie

    Welcome back Leo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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