ColetteDuchnowski

I usually drink my water room temp. I did the drink mixes but I felt that was slowing down my weight loss (carbs from splenda). So, now I drink regular water and may put in some lemon at times. Colette

I use a big 32 oz jug I bought when I used to go to weight watchers a couple of years ago. Fill that up a couple times a day and I am good to go. I also fill up a 20 oz bottle or two that I take with me when I go away.

There is a lot wrong with aspartame. Headaches are one of the symptoms of using it. I gave up drinking crystal light type drinks a few weeks ago. It can stall your loss. I am staying away from chemical type sweeteners and using the natural ones. Splenda is not a natural sweetener. I have stopped using that, because when…

Nope...just a cheap department store kind in the toy section...lol It will have to do until I get the one by Marissa Torme. She has a nice weighted hoop along with a DVD. The cheap one I can practice with to get my groove on..lol Just keeping it to rotate for more than 2 seconds is going to be a trick...:laugh: Colette

Hi all, the 3 minute cake was good. The whipped cream cheese made a lot of difference. The cake is sort of bland because you don't have all the sugar in it making it sweet. But it was awesome anyway. When I get some coconut flour, I am going to try it with that too. The topping you can add other flavorings and food colors…

Mannda...You did wonderful. Just giving someone a makeover is a great thing to boost someones confidence in oneself. Colette

My goals this week are to: Eat low carb Drink lots of water....:drinker: And exercise with my hula hoop I just bought :happy: Hugs all, Colette

I will keep everything crossed for you Sassie. I hate being the first interview, especially if there are more behind me....Did he say how long before you know?

Sassie... How did the job interview go?

3 Minute Chocolate Cake 1/4 cup almond flour 1 T cocoa 1/4 tsp baking powder 3 T plus 1 tsp Splenda (or other granulated sweetener) or equivalent liquid sweetener 2 T butter, melted 1T water 1 egg Mix the almond flour, cocoa, baking powder and granulated sweetener in a 2 cup bowl or glass measuring cup. If using the liquid…

Have some chicken broth...that is ok on induction....

That is what happened in Michigan too....didn't get any higher than 60 today. Supposed to warm up over the next couple of days...at least to mid 70's.

Welcome to all the new members to the group. This is a very lively group and lots of good motivation here. :heart: Colette

I pretty much gave up all soda's. I occasionally treat my self to a diet cherry pepsi...maybe once a week. My main drinks now are water, coffee and tea. I really don't miss the soda at all.

I feel that way too. Guess it must be the idea that we are not doing it right if we are not starving.

I just noticed something today....since I have been eating LC, I have noticed that my veggies have a mild sweetness to them. Anyone else notice this? Amazing how not eating sugar and flour can clean up your taste buds....so this is what real food tastes like...lol Colette

Hi, hope you are having a really good Labor Day. I was on another site this morning and ran into this link about 146 reasons why sugar is bad for you. Very interesting read... http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm I also read some interesting information on virgin coconut oil. Its very good for you. There is a link at…

Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the new people. I hope everyone is having a great labor day. Here in Michigan, it pretty much stormed all morning until late afternoon. I am getting in some exercise every day, and it feels good. Hugs, Colette

I have the same one...triple chocolate. It has fructose and stevia extract in it. There are 4 net carbs per serving if made with the water. Add more for soy, almond or other milk type products. I tried it with soy milk, the sugarless one. It was pretty good, but I have not tried it with water yet. Might do that tomorrow!!!

I eat from 2-4 oz a day, but not every day. Colette

What is an F4 and F6? Never heard of it before and where can I get one. It sounds interesting. Colette

=============================== Shoppercizing??? I love that!!!

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…

I am here...just been busy all day.... Colette

Yeah...I found ya!!!! Already posted on the Challenge thread... Have a great September 1st!!! Colette

Happy September!!!! My September goals are to: Eat 20 net carbs a day Exercise with my DVD's at least 3 days a week Drink more water Stay away from diet pop and artificial sweeteners Colette

Is there a recipe???? Colette

I value Lioness's information and experience as well. I want to live a chemically induced free life. Losing the extra weight and learning to eat healthy is not all there is to being healthy. There is more to the story and I for one will benefit from her experiences and knowledge base. Colette

Its all about the money and how many people they can get addicted to the foods and additives, not to mention a big financial boon to doctors who treat you because of what the USDA and the FDA says they can put into our food supply. The USDA are not nutritionists, their job is to monitor agriculture! Our food pyramid is a…

Happy September ladies!!! My name is Colette and I am 52 and will join this challenge. My challenge for this week is getting in more water and continue my exercise after the pool is closed, which will be soon. I have Richard Simmons DVD's that I plan on initiating soon.