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Hey Everyone! I miss checking in with you! My fault! did stray a bit over the weekend but back on track yesterday (tuesday some- but I need to continue to remind myself that there are just some foods I overindulge in, even if they are low-carb.) I need reign myself in! This time was heavy whipping cream. I make my own…

Glad I'm not alone on on that sabatoge. I think the more practice and reminding myself to make good choices will help- or to "reward" myself differently, would be much better. Thanks Linda for the encouragement. I weighed in today and was 8.8 down (not 10, because I didn't make good choices last night) but I'm learning!…

Great to hear from you all: Bailey, Lynne, Linda, Newbie, pamela, I need to remember to check in here too- besides my wall! I am shocked but I think I have nearly lost 10 lbs last week! I'm sure a lot of it was "water weight" from really jumping off the wagon when I was on Vacation. Tomorrow I'll weigh in. (I weighed…

This is a great idea! Thanks! I just did a quick 20 squats! Also, I try to do glute squeezes, Ab contractions, arm circles in each direction... if you are looking for ideas search"Office or cubical workout" for ideas.

I know a few... but need more so, I wanted to save this. Thanks for sharing everyone!

Hi Friends, as some of you know, I've been away on a cruise. I got back on track yesterday and very determined. I was up 7 lbs from my vacation and checked this morning and was down 4.5 lbs (!) I only had 10 net carbs yesterday which was a drastic difference than last week! I'm not "recording" my weight, because it may…

Thanks for everyone's input and your post! I've been thinking about trying them too- but now, not so much! :)

Just wanted to check in with everyone and say hello. I feel like I'm just losing and gaining the same 2 lbs. No major movement of my weight loss for a month. But, It's my own self-sabatoge- as long as I can get past this and continue to exercise, I think eventually I'll move past my up and down. Hope everyone is doing…

thanks for sharing! I miss brownies!

Linda, Thanks so much, that's very helpful information for me! Have a great day! Clare

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…

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…

Thanks Linda and others about supplements. Especially the potassium, b/c I occaisionally get charlie horses in the middle of the night and it's awful! I take calcium, fish oil, multi and vitamin D. the D is only a small gel pill so it's not too bad to swallow. Also, benefiber and Sugar free fiber gummies. I do miss getting…

Thanks everyone for the tips on where to buy coconut oil! (I have a Kroger- so I will go there first, and Coy, thanks for the tip for getting the cheaper product!) dis5150, I feel your pain. I had plantar facilitis with a bone spur back in Feb. I couldn't walk for a week- and had to hold off on exercise, besides walking…

Bailey, We all have those days! At least you are back and checking in with us! I think it helps me to share- you are not alone- and, I'm all over those biscuits at Red Lobster! For those of you who have used Coconut oil... is it easy to find at a regular grocery store? Does it have a slight flavor of Coconut? like can you…

Thanks for all this helpful information! I'm going to BUMP it for when I have a plateau. Good Luck this week! Hope the weight falls off!

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…

Thanks for having this group Linda. (and reminding us to post.). I've been sick the last few days so I haven't had any real desire to eat or overeat which always helps! :) That's the positive side of being sick. I'm just amazed that the cravings for sugar go away when you don't have sugar in your diet. I hope to be feeling…

I really like Super Advanced Body Fortress- vanilla, choc, straw, or choc-peanut, a huge tub is $15 at walmart. I usually mix it with unsweetened almond milk, flax and ice for a low carb shake. But, it's also very good with skim milk and fruit. It's the best tasting one I've tried. Low fat, low carb and high protein.

Mine is open to friends, feel free to add me (anyone?). I'm looking for encouragement and accountability. :) I'll send a request to you.

Thanks for the information! and Fitnessblender looks great! I sit all day - and sometimes could fit in some exercises! Have a great day!

I'm at Rapid Fitness.

Thank you to everyone for the ideas and the fun thread! I rarely post but I think I will now! Happy Monday everyone! :flowerforyou:

Although I'm late joining, I need some accountability! Looking for friends too - if you want to add me. Thanks! I'll be on plan during the day and then at night I ruin it! I think it has something to do with me thinking I need a "reward" for making it through the workday. sad. I know!

I'm in! I need some extra motivation and support to bypass those Jellybeans! (esp. after Easter when they are on sale!) Plus, just trying to lose! I'm looking for Low Carb friends too! CW-195 GW-185

I am looking for Low carb Friends too! :smile: