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11-11-2013, 01:50 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
S/C/G: 210/see ticker/130
Height: 5'1
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Hi everyone! I had my weigh in -2.6! Which means I made my first -25lbs and my first mini goal (and eyeshadow prize to go with it!!) now onto my next 25 which by the end of I will be at 157 which is so crazy to think! I made "low carb beef stew" for dinner last night, super tasty. My clinic is upset that I am not losing 12lbs a month which is what they want, I lose more like 10. I am honestly happy with what I am loosing, is that bad? I am notoriously a slow looser (on a 1200 a day calorie diet where I worked out and burned on top of that 300 or so calories a day I still only lost like 1lb). So 2 or so works for me! Plus I find this easier then just counting calories. I am nervous for the holidays but so far so good!
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11-11-2013, 01:56 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 342
S/C/G: 181/181/115
Height: 5'3"
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I can't walk today! I decided to wear a pair of shoes that I had not worn in a while, and I realized they are now too big for me after I made it to the office. I'm walking like a duck trying to keep my shoes from coming off. I got rid of all my pre-IP clothes, but I failed to purge out my shoes. I guess I'll have to replace most of my shoes now.
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11-11-2013, 01:59 PM
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#33
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Keeping it off
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Beautiful VT
Posts: 47
Height: 5" 2'
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Originally Posted by PrettyMom09
I can't walk today! I decided to wear a pair of shoes that I had not worn in a while, and I realized they are now too big for me after I made it to the office. I'm walking like a duck trying to keep my shoes from coming off. I got rid of all my pre-IP clothes, but I failed to purge out my shoes. I guess I'll have to replace most of my shoes now.
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The image made me laugh!! Most people consider the way their clothes fit as a non-scale victory -- never thought about shoes~
Clearly a sign of PROGRESS! Way to go!
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11-11-2013, 02:04 PM
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#34
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Keeping it off
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Beautiful VT
Posts: 47
Height: 5" 2'
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Originally Posted by sarita75
I also developed my plan to get ready for my 1st 5k mid-January, in connection with the holidays, snowboarding - and start on Thursday with Day 1 of the C25K (Couch to 5k) program. Definitely looking forward to it and got my new running shoes. Woot!
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Good for you!! I'll be thinking of you on 'day 1'. Its the hardest day!! Running really does have a steep and rewarding learning curve Not sure what the weather is like for you - but be mindful of what you wear. Running while freezing and sweating at the same time is really not fun (I live in VT!!!)
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11-11-2013, 02:11 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Chicago
Posts: 140
S/C/G: 210/174/150
Height: 5'7"
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Originally Posted by lilkel244
Hi everyone! I had my weigh in -2.6! Which means I made my first -25lbs and my first mini goal (and eyeshadow prize to go with it!!) now onto my next 25 which by the end of I will be at 157 which is so crazy to think! I made "low carb beef stew" for dinner last night, super tasty. My clinic is upset that I am not losing 12lbs a month which is what they want, I lose more like 10. I am honestly happy with what I am loosing, is that bad? I am notoriously a slow looser (on a 1200 a day calorie diet where I worked out and burned on top of that 300 or so calories a day I still only lost like 1lb). So 2 or so works for me! Plus I find this easier then just counting calories. I am nervous for the holidays but so far so good!
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You have such a great attitude. I think you should be assertive and tell your clinic to STOP telling you that 12lbs is an expectation. 10lbs is great progress, and really I think consistent weight loss is better than losing 12lbs fast and then not losing at all
I think 10lbs is GREAT and I'm glad you to, too. Great job.
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11-11-2013, 02:24 PM
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#36
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IP Start: 05/16/13
Join Date: May 2013
Location: San Francisco CA
Posts: 581
S/C/G: 215.8/140.3/145
Height: 5'5"
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Originally Posted by lilkel244
Hi everyone! I had my weigh in -2.6! Which means I made my first -25lbs and my first mini goal (and eyeshadow prize to go with it!!) now onto my next 25 which by the end of I will be at 157 which is so crazy to think! I made "low carb beef stew" for dinner last night, super tasty. My clinic is upset that I am not losing 12lbs a month which is what they want, I lose more like 10. I am honestly happy with what I am loosing, is that bad? I am notoriously a slow looser (on a 1200 a day calorie diet where I worked out and burned on top of that 300 or so calories a day I still only lost like 1lb). So 2 or so works for me! Plus I find this easier then just counting calories. I am nervous for the holidays but so far so good!
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Congrats!! 10# is a great monthly total.
Curious about your beef stew. Can you post the recipe?
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11-11-2013, 02:29 PM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
S/C/G: 210/see ticker/130
Height: 5'1
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Originally Posted by yespositively
You have such a great attitude. I think you should be assertive and tell your clinic to STOP telling you that 12lbs is an expectation. 10lbs is great progress, and really I think consistent weight loss is better than losing 12lbs fast and then not losing at all
I think 10lbs is GREAT and I'm glad you to, too. Great job.
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Thank you! That makes me feel better.
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11-11-2013, 02:32 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
S/C/G: 210/see ticker/130
Height: 5'1
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Originally Posted by sarita75
Congrats!! 10# is a great monthly total.
Curious about your beef stew. Can you post the recipe?
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It was nothing super fancy,
I browned off about a lb of beef stew meat that I dusted with a 0,0,0 cajun seasoning. Then added chopped up leeks, mushrooms and some peppers to the dutch oven and cooked them down. Then a 1lb package of pre-cut up turnips and a box of 0 carb beef broth and 1 can of chopped tomatoes with chilis (read the cans, there are huge differences in the amounts of carbs in these). Then I added one tbl spoon of apple cider vinegar and let it cook for about 3 hours. When serving I topped it with some cut up green onion. It was really tasty and satisfying.
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11-11-2013, 02:35 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Posts: 476
S/C/G: 259.2/ticker/160
Height: 5'9"
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Originally Posted by lilkel244
It was nothing super fancy,
I browned off about a lb of beef stew meat that I dusted with a 0,0,0 cajun seasoning. Then added chopped up leeks, mushrooms and some peppers to the dutch oven and cooked them down. Then a 1lb package of pre-cut up turnips and a box of 0 carb beef broth and 1 can of chopped tomatoes with chilis (read the cans, there are huge differences in the amounts of carbs in these). Then I added one tbl spoon of apple cider vinegar and let it cook for about 3 hours. When serving I topped it with some cut up green onion. It was really tasty and satisfying.
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This sounds delish! I may try it this week!
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11-11-2013, 02:40 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 110
S/C/G: 210/see ticker/130
Height: 5'1
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I think the Cajun seasoning makes it, just make sure you read the packages before you buy one as a lot of them have sugar (and not a small amount! Some had sugar as the first or second ingredient!)
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11-11-2013, 02:41 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Land of 10,000 + lakes
Posts: 924
S/C/G: 233/233/130
Height: 5'4"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilkel244
It was nothing super fancy,
I browned off about a lb of beef stew meat that I dusted with a 0,0,0 cajun seasoning. Then added chopped up leeks, mushrooms and some peppers to the dutch oven and cooked them down. Then a 1lb package of pre-cut up turnips and a box of 0 carb beef broth and 1 can of chopped tomatoes with chilis (read the cans, there are huge differences in the amounts of carbs in these). Then I added one tbl spoon of apple cider vinegar and let it cook for about 3 hours. When serving I topped it with some cut up green onion. It was really tasty and satisfying.
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That does sound yummy. It kind of reminds me Salisbury steak in away! Now that would be good IP comfort food
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11-11-2013, 02:51 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Posts: 476
S/C/G: 259.2/ticker/160
Height: 5'9"
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Tony's is a great seasoning that many 'cajuns' use. It is high in salt so I purchased the salt free version. Never thought about sugar being in it. I get so confused with labels and all the different names of sugar. Is Maltodextrin a sugar? If so, don't get the salt free tony's because it's in it. Although, I've been using it since I started IP and seem to be doing fine...here's the link for those of you who cannot get Tonys in your grocery
http://www.cajungrocer.com/tony-chac...seasoning.html
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11-11-2013, 02:53 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Posts: 476
S/C/G: 259.2/ticker/160
Height: 5'9"
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ah and I forgot about this one! My coach said it was OK to use Benoit's Best Seasoning!
http://www.cajungrocer.com/benoit-s-...ning-6-oz.html
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11-11-2013, 03:07 PM
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#44
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Started IP 04/22/2013
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,943
S/C/G: 257/130/150
Height: 5"1 1/2' (almost)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilkel244
It was nothing super fancy,
I browned off about a lb of beef stew meat that I dusted with a 0,0,0 cajun seasoning. Then added chopped up leeks, mushrooms and some peppers to the dutch oven and cooked them down. Then a 1lb package of pre-cut up turnips and a box of 0 carb beef broth and 1 can of chopped tomatoes with chilis (read the cans, there are huge differences in the amounts of carbs in these). Then I added one tbl spoon of apple cider vinegar and let it cook for about 3 hours. When serving I topped it with some cut up green onion. It was really tasty and satisfying.
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That sounds wonderful - going to have to give dh the recipe so he can make it! (Being married to a chef has it's advantages).
I just had the best lunch- made potato puree flat bread, sauteed up some bell peppers & onions and threw in an ounce of left over pork from last night, made an awesome sandwich type thing and very filling.
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11-11-2013, 03:09 PM
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#45
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Land of 10,000 + lakes
Posts: 924
S/C/G: 233/233/130
Height: 5'4"
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Maybe I can call this a personal NSV but I am to the point where my sugar cravings are almost nil (keyword ALMOST) and I can put off having my restricted until 2-3pm with a cup of tea or iced coffee when that major munchies bug strikes. PLUS I am not hungry during the day anymore, evening time is another story BUT I am working on that issue!
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