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i laughed so hard at this because my husband is Haitian and speaks french and so I asked him to repeat it and he said it the same way.... lol i laughed sooooo hard!!!! He also has a hard time saying "SMOOTH" he says "SMOOOS" and SMOOTHIE comes out smootie.... lol gotta love him!

Well I never eat back my calories so it's not really about logging them calorie wise but it would be nice to have something close. I am not needing it to be dead on, just close. So while I don't ignore the calories, I do not eat them back either.

I tend to stay away from nuts but I also try to stay within 20-25g carbs daily. I know some people allow more carbs so they have more wiggle room. Snacks have been my biggest challenge. I usually try to stick with cheese, throw some in a baggie and keep in the break room fridge to nibble on when I feel the munchies coming…

LOL I am okay. I was at work last night when I originally asked the question and unfortunately our hospital is a small one and we have NO access to anything other than vending machines after 7pm so I was stuck like chuck with no way to up my calories. I didn't finish inputting anything until after I got here so that's why…

Goodness, I didn't mean to cause any problems. When I asked, I was only asking if it's okay temporarily, like as a day or two. I guess I will refrain from asking anything anymore. But thanks for your reply. :) Oh and I DO follow up with my PCP. I work in the ER so I am not completely ignorant when it comes to dieting. I…

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You have to do what you have to do! Jobs are hard to come by and if you have to take one until something better comes along, there is nothing wrong with that!! I say take it and see what happens Thursday. If that doesn't work out, keep the one while still searching for something better. A job, whether full or part time,…

This! I have to agree with him. Now as a woman I totally understand setting boundaries and rightfully so if that boundary is crossed in public but come on, let's be real. How can you expext anything long term with someone and NEVER expect him to touch your butt?? Some men love touching, grabbing, holding, etc and yes,…

I also was a single mom of 2 sons. I went on vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands and met the love of my life!!! I knew it the moment I laid eyes on him..... we married May 26th of this year. We met last year, I was 39 :)

Who cares if they do? If it bothers you that much, don't participate in the message boards. They are proud of their work and accomplishments. Just as someone who proudly displays their degrees on their wall.....accomplishments are inspiring and meant to be shared in my opinion!

I love to sautee mine with butter and sausage (smoked, kielbasa, etc)

How many carbs are you aiming for daily?

@BABE, that's very encouraging but I have realized that I have to stick to a low carb lifestyle the carbs are just too much of a trigger for me. I will do good for a few days but then I get lax about preparing my meals, buying all of the things needed and next thing I know I am telling myself (well you had over 100 carbs…

Ketosis..... I realized it keeps me on track. There is no cheating when eating ketogenic and if I do, I have to start all over again. I guess it's more of a mental thing with me.

When I was pregnant with my oldest (now 18 yrs old) I actually went into labor weighing 4lbs LESS than I did when I got pregnant. He was 9lbs 12 oz and I was losing body weight the entire time. I did a lot of vomiting, had appts every 2 weeks from the get-go because I was not gaining weight but he was perfectly fine and…

I stopped logging water because I am plenty hydrated and drink 64-96 oz water or crystal light a day, plus 2-3 diet coke cans. Our health nurse at work always tells me how well hydrated I am. She also says anything with water, even my diet cokes count towards water intake.....

I drink diet soda's and always have. I am very well hydrated and do get water in with crystal light, otherwise I cannot stomach it. Plain water has caused me to vomit at times, I really hate it!

Man I wish I could do water aerobics here... but there isnt anywhere with a simple class, only the local college and you have to enroll for a semester continuing education class and my work schedule doesn't allow for that :(

Yes, I have been in ketosis for a month now and lost 11lbs. The last few days I haven't been eating the best of carbs (pizza on Sunday) but that was a planned cheat day. I need to buy the book and get a good idea of his plan and guidelines. Thanks for your advice :)

THIS!!! Let me explain something about this statement. I hate water, literally hate drinking it so I add crystal light (strawberry) to be exact cause the rest cause indigestion. But, diet coke is my main source of liquid. I (and I kid you not) drink a 6 pack of diet cokes a day. When I went to my annual check up for work,…

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Thanks everyone. I haven't done a cheat and feel better today. Yesterday was just a huge struggle with work the way it's been and everyone bringing everything under the sun. It's made the cravings impossibly challenging. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt I can have a cheat meal every 2 weeks and still lose, still stay on…

I shoot for less than 30 a day but most of the time I am around 20 even though my macro is set for 40. I used to do a cheat meal every 2 weeks and I felt it kept me happy and I found it easier to stick to low carb because that one meal was like a bonus for 2 weeks of dedication. This go round I have not done that but I am…

Family full of medical professionals.... kind of expected :bigsmile:

I asked because when I LC'd before, I allowed myself a cheat MEAL (not a day) like once every 2-3 weeks IF I really wanted it. I felt it was a way for me to stick with LC way of eating by allowing an occasional meal of a favorite food. Some are vigilant and can stay in ketosis for months and months and never want an off…

I just started back 3 weeks ago so I know how you feel. If you are home a lot (and I was a stay at home mom for 12 yrs) get an exercise DVD you all can do together. I remember when my nephew who is now 13 was very young, maybe 3-4 yrs old and my mom had Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds VHS (haha before DVDs) and he…

I have a new favorite.... Planters Nutrition with banana and granola.. omg its the best!! I am low carbing so I can't eat much but I allow for a tbsp or two sometimes

@ itsmarcel Yes, I am still in ketosis! Today the stick was a little darker than normal but I account that to drinking a little less water than normal. I usually drink THREE 32 oz bottles of crystal light a day but I am trying to ween myself off that and more water but I cannot seem to get more than ONE 32 oz bottle down…

I need to get a scale. I don't measure everything, just eye ball so I am sure my amounts are high or low at times. But I am consistently losing at this point but I know there will come a time when I WILL HAVE to start measuring everything. It's just easier for now because I have soooo much to lose!! Thanks for your tips,…

Wow!! I am so happy for you!! I know how much that means to you because at my highest I was 341lbs and as of my last weigh in, I was 304 (sneaked a weigh in today and was 302) so I can honestly say I know how much this means because I am about to meet that goal myself!!! I am soooooo very happy for you and I will soon meet…