Originally Posted by little edie:
tdktara--Cheesecake Factory makes a mean grilled chicken breast unless you're tired of chicken. Also they have a low-carb cheesecake that is very good.

Fluffy--congrats on three pounds lost! What a way to start the weekend.

stone--a half a pound is still in the right direction! Wishing you an OP weekend!

RaRaF--That's a great loss! How motivating for you!

coarkkayaker--I'm considering the Ubiquinol because I like the idea of keeping my heart healthy. My mother had a pacemaker at the age of 55 and I think anything I can do to ward off the evil heart disease spirits will appeal to the superstitious side of me.

Tami--Just remember that whatever you do this upcoming week can be undone. I ate what I wanted on my vacation but I walked hours every day so I think that helped. I think I gained 9 lbs on vacation but lost 11 the next week. Do what you think is best--we'll be here to support you when you get back.

Patzi--Your determination and confidence is enviable. I was thinking about you at my food instruction class tonight.

Well, I'm up 1.5 pounds according to the official MRC scales but it was after two meals and 100oz. of water so I'm not going to change my ticker for that since I plan on weighing in the mornings from now on. When I weighed myself at home this morning I was down another 1 lb. from Wednesday so I feel pretty good about it.

And,wow, I'm on the yellow menu for four days. I had always heard about the yellow menu but thought it was just another name for the beige pre-conditioning one. I couldn't have been more wrong! But I'll get through it. I bought some fiber drinks to fill my belly-that always worked for me in the past. I also bought some MSM for my joints since I was looking at that at the pharmacy anyway. And since I bought the starter kit I also got the NEW cookbook (such an improvement on the one from two years ago), trace minerals (eh, can't hurt), and the MRC Healthy Woman Multivitamin (even though I have my one a day already).

I also got my....drumroll, please....PINK TOTEBAG! It's the little things in life that make you happy, ya know what I mean?

My only obstacle now is the huge Shia LeBeouf cake I got for my daughter's 14th birthday. I became a food pusher at the party and tried to give away as much of it as I could. Although actually, sweets don't really tempt me so I think I'll be okay. Now, if it were a Hugh Jackman cake, I could not be responsible for my off plan diversion. Sorry, I have no resistance against him.

Okay, I'm set for a few days. I hope everyone who has a WI tomorrow has a loss.

Little Edie, you are too funny...thanks for the belly laugh - it's smaller but still jiggled! :-) btw, i drink the lite Folgers coffee, half caffeine/half decaf. didn't affect wt. loss... i need that one cup in the am then i'm fine. i mix w/ a tablespoon of the cappucino HNS...

Happy September, Everyone. It's all about staying 100% on plan this month for me. I had great success in August til the last week...took daughter to Boston for college and each day added a little more off plan eating. I walked a lot and didn't binge, so hopefully, not too much damage was done. Yesterday back home was just a total bust, tired, depressed, just feeling blah so I caved and hit the carbs hard.

Anyway, I'm resetting by doing the 10 day conditioning menu again...today is day 1! I'm bracing myself for the hunger and cravings but hey, I can do anything for 10 days!! Then I'll check the scale.

My September goal is 10 pounds...quite doable...but means focus all month.

Sending everyone virtual willpower as Labor Day weekend can be challenging.

Planning ahead for vacation
 

we are going on vacation next week and i have stocked up on HNS (my usual Pink lemonade clear HNS for 3 x day) and creamy HNS (Choc, Vanilla shakes..) have the chicken noodle soup too if i get hungry...we are camping so am stocking the pantry and fridge in the camper w/ lots of veggies, salad stuff, lean protein, cheese, tortilla shells, canned ckn, frozen ckn breast, lean hamburger, melba toast... have the protidiet bars to eat when my DH is eating fudge and brownies! i do have to limit those so will eat half for "dessert" and hide them so i don't eat too many! i will be having some cocktails so mix my pink lemonade HNS (i buy the large bulk container from diet direct.com) w/ sugar free 0 cal. margarita mix and tequila (shouldn't tequila be counted as a veggie since it's made from cactuses, right?:-)) boiled eggs and my cinnamon toast (love it!!) or cheese toast.for b-fast. cut up veggies and cheese (hard or cottage) or lean meat for lunch w/ berries ...dinner-ckn kabobs, or tortillas, lean hamburger w/ one half of sandwich thin (give the other 1/2 to the pups) planning on drinking tons of water!
What is Meta-Quick? i may go back to week two meta slim menu and lose some quick weight before i go (have a week!) what are your thoughts and suggestions for other menu ideas... i would love to find a comparable OP item that would mimic a bratwurst!

Bigdog:
Please tell me more about the sugarfree/ 0 cal margarita mix! What brand? Did you get it at the liquor store? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Tamikl:
They do have a variety of restaurants...and I have a couple of favorites that I seriously doubt are OP..."Joes Crab Shack" and "Bennihana's" are no doubt at the top of my list. Tami

Believe it or not, I actually have done Joe's Crab Shack pretty much OP. I got a Chicken Caeser Salad (grilled chicken) and had them hold the Caeser dressing (TONS of calories). I used a bit of honey mustard instead (one thing I haven't given up) and still managed to lose.

Tamikl...

My sister lives in the San Diego area,and I was there for 10 days, and I never had a problem eating OP.. I also agree with Jen about Joe's Crab Shack..I got same type of salad, had them hold the dressing, as Jen said, that is so loaded with fat and calories, and I had some light dressing they had there at the time.. So, you will not have any problem in that area.

Patzi

Originally Posted by Goneforgood1128:
Bigdog:
Please tell me more about the sugarfree/ 0 cal margarita mix! What brand? Did you get it at the liquor store? Thanks!

my girlfriend got it for me from Walmart... it's Jose Cuervo brand and it is so good! i like tart drinks but if you want you could add splenda...i add some of my pink lemonade HNS ... :-)

Originally Posted by Tamikl:
Hi ladies!

Well, I am grateful to have the assurance that you will all be here when I return...regardless :) I do plan to be a good girl....we are going to San Diego, CA. They do have a variety of restaurants...and I have a couple of favorites that I seriously doubt are OP..."Joes Crab Shack" and "Bennihana's" are no doubt at the top of my list. They also have what is called "Red Cup Yogurt" there. Basically a frozen yogurt place where you fill your cup and pay based on what it measures:( It is a huge bar of toppings....and a very HUGE weekness of mine, but I am aware of that and will enjoy it at a minimum....of course! Can't sit and admire the ocean without it, right? LOL Maybe I could just plan that for dinner one night?!

We are invited over to the "mother in laws" for dinner tonight. She is making biscuits and gravy....and yes, in our family it would be rude to bring my own dinner over. I have been doing great OP and know that I am traveling next week, so have been trying to stay focused and now this. My hubby offered to bring over eggs to go with it, so we can at least make sure that there is some protein on our plates. Oh well...doesn't happen often.

BTW...there is a recipe for "Zucchini chips" in the cookbook...if you haven't tried these, they are delicious!!!!!!!! If you need the recipe, I can do that, too!~:love:

Tami

please post the Zucchini chip recipe. my center was out ofthe recipe book!! and i'm headed on vac next week and want some OP crunchy stuff. i had to order it from amazon...they always seem to be out of stuff...anyway, thanks.

p.s. gravy and biscuits for dinner? even as a little girl, i demanded (sweetly of course) that we have veggies at every meal. my fave was "trees" (broccoli) i'd eat the whole bag. crazy kid!!!

Originally Posted by JenB72:
Believe it or not, I actually have done Joe's Crab Shack pretty much OP. I got a Chicken Caeser Salad (grilled chicken) and had them hold the Caeser dressing (TONS of calories). I used a bit of honey mustard instead (one thing I haven't given up) and still managed to lose.

Jen, i never could find the Walden Farms dressing but found Maple Farms Honey Dijon Fat free dressing and it is sooooo good. i usually hate lite dressings becuz they r too sweet. it's 35 cal for 2 Tbsp., 9 g. carb, 8 g. sugar...no high fructose corn syrup. (at Bi-Lo)

Ladies!!! I usually get the "Shrimp Trio" platter at Joes Crab Shack! That is my favorite! How do I make that an OP meal?!?!? LOL If I am going to take a Fat/Carb blocker...I planned to make it worth it!;)...a salad?? Really??

Here is the recipe for Zucchini chips:

2 large zucchini
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp each: Mrs. Dash Original, cracked pepper
2 cloves garlic, freshly minced.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray cookie sheet with Pam. Thinly slice Zucchini. Mix ingredients and toss zucchini in the mixture. (I use a large ziplock bag to do this) Arrange in single layer and bake for 25 minutes! YUMMY!!

ps...you can use any seasonings, really. Whatever suites your taste! Enjoy!!

Thank you for the dinner tips...really. I am sure we will have tons of fun, and food won't make or break that!

Tami:flow2:

Originally Posted by JenB72:
Believe it or not, I actually have done Joe's Crab Shack pretty much OP. I got a Chicken Caeser Salad (grilled chicken) and had them hold the Caeser dressing (TONS of calories). I used a bit of honey mustard instead (one thing I haven't given up) and still managed to lose.

This place is one of my favorites too. Since I can have crab legs every once in awhile I go here and get steamed broccoli, crab legs (no butter), if going for lunch I ask for oranges from the bar. I normally forget my starch but I'm sure they will bring you crackers or some bread. They are awesome for helping out with my limits. (at least mine is)

Originally Posted by Tamikl:
Ladies!!! I usually get the "Shrimp Trio" platter at Joes Crab Shack! That is my favorite! How do I make that an OP meal?!?!? LOL If I am going to take a Fat/Carb blocker...I planned to make it worth it!;)...a salad?? Really??

Here is the recipe for Zucchini chips:

2 large zucchini
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp each: Mrs. Dash Original, cracked pepper
2 cloves garlic, freshly minced.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray cookie sheet with Pam. Thinly slice Zucchini. Mix ingredients and toss zucchini in the mixture. (I use a large ziplock bag to do this) Arrange in single layer and bake for 25 minutes! YUMMY!!


ps...you can use any seasonings, really. Whatever suites your taste! Enjoy!!

Thank you for the dinner tips...really. I am sure we will have tons of fun, and food won't make or break that!

Tami:flow2:

thanks for the recipe :-)
Peggy

Originally Posted by Tamikl:
If I am going to take a Fat/Carb blocker...I planned to make it worth it!;)...a salad?? Really??

I was told to take the F&C Blockers anytime I eat out (even with a salad). The F&C Blockers only work to a certain point though (can't remember the amount of Fat & Carbs it blocks, but there is a specific number). It doesn't block all F&C. I guess it's up to you which is more "worth it." Having a completely off plan meal or staying reasonably on plan and not having a stall in your weight loss. Only you can make that decision.

knox mix
 

i got the knox unflavored mix becuz i saw on some of these threads... what do i do with it? :-) i added some to my HNS powder to make my drink but what is it good to mix with and why? haha, saw in grocery store and forgot why i wanted it!! maybe to make on plan desserts? ...thks!