Thanks a bunch Kramer! at least you were having fun while doing it. ME? I was upset that I haven't lost much this week and wouldn't you know it, dinner guest is coming tonight so I was cutting cheese etc and feeling sorry for myself and it seemed that food devil took over...I stuffed myself over the sink and then sat on the kitchen floor. So what did I do after??? I lit up a smoke and currently thinking about cracking a bottle of red open. Good thing as BF and guest are coming soon so I know I wont do that part. So I went from feeling bad over not loosing weight to sabotaging what I have lost; can't help but laugh at this point. How smart is that?

Hi, I can't believe there are 16 pages of comments and I haven't had a chance all week to read any of them. It's been a whirlwind week - we bought a new house and have to get our current house together to sell it... stress, stress, stress.
I've been eating pretty well, but I don't have enough time to eat a salad 2 times a day (sounds stupid, I know) - are there serious consequences of missing a salad every day?

pita
don't be so hard on yourself. just get back up(off that floor too!) and start again. you CAN do this and FINISH this!

pookeesalad is just a filler and a kind of "free food" this gives you some fiber. if you get stopped up, definitely try to get it in though congrats on the house!

oh and a nsv for me...my 9/10 jeans are getting baggy!! hoping to buy some 7/8s next week!! yipeee

thanks! my weigh in is tomorrow I love it. now I really have no idea if I lost or not. one thing though, it really caused a turmoil in my digestive area; as though my body is cursing me.

i bet you still have a great loss! it may just take a day or so to get your body back in ketosis, thus next week's may be 4.3 lbs lost instead of 4.5, don't beat yourself up. you're doing great

you are too sweet.

mamaerinb - congrats on the new size down!! Must feel fabulous to fit into single-digit-sized clothes

He meant nutritionally

I was comparing both powder products to be fair... Zero Carb also has bars, but my assessment was in regards to the shakes themselves

Hi, I have just started the program and am very happy to find this blog! I have got so much great info from all of you !

Welcome! I love your avatar, a pug and a mastiff, I am guessing these are your babies? I love mastiffs!! I am actually going to pick up my new baby this Sunday, a baby girl neo mastiff...can't wait!

When you've got an abundance of zucchini in your garden and you're looking for new zucchini recipes to try, pull this one out. It's a nice complement to chicken parmesan and Italian bread.
Baked Zucchini Chips

* 3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch chips
* 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
* Maldon sea salt or kosher salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL FOR PHASE 3 or 4 add * 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss zucchini slices with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread out on in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Roast 7 minutes. Turn zucchini over. Roast another 7-8 minutes.

FOR PHASE 3 or 4 toss with goat cheese and serve immediately.

Serves 6.

Read more at Suite101: Baked Zucchini Chips: A great alternative to fried zucchini. http://low-carb-cooking.suite101.com...#ixzz0nEfQSfkW

Crispy Turnip Fries
8 med. turnips
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground paprika

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Pare and cut turnips into 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks.
In gallon-size sealable plastic bag, combine garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Add turnips; seal bag, squeezing out air; toss to coat turnips. Place turnips on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until turnips are tender and golden. Makes 8 servings.

We aren't supposed to in phase 1 or 2 unless your coach has offered you the restricted foods like the IP bars, pancakes/crepes, cereal, etc. These do use real sugars, mostly from agave and brown rice syrup.

Congrats on the new house! I can understand being so busy with that going on!

Welcome!

Has anyone had a problem with extreme abdominal pains and bloating? Feels like someone is pumping my abdoman up with air and it has no where to go.
I was in the ER it was so bad but after sitting there for almost 3 hours and having pain for 8 hours I had to leave. I think maybe it was something I ate... the last thing I had was the chocolate banana bar. Although I have eaten that in the past. Just wondering!

Morning to All!! Weigh In #3 was great!! Down 5.6lbs and another 2 inches gone!!!! Yahoo, love this plan

Good morning all!!

1st WI this morning...down 10.8 lbs and 9.5 in.!!!
I love how well this works! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!


one for every 5 lbs lost.