dtretv, :wel3fc: and to the thread :) … enjoy your Dad by all means, epecially if that is why you are traveling for 20 hours. Don't deprive yourself of that joy. I say start out with a cheat, that being it and then do 6 clean days.

these threads will consume you, but that's a good thing :)

Hi dtretv100! Welcome! :wave: We're happy to have you! And variations are quite welcome here! As you can tell by reading this thread, I'm not a "by the book" person, lol! I have to do what will work for me (provided it does work, of course) or I won't do it at all. I admire those who are following this diet exactly (or at least more strictly than I am), but I just know that modifying it is a better plan for me. So do what works for you! Please be safe on your trip, have a great time with your dad, and we'll look forward to your updates on Monday! :D

Rennie, I have my fingers crossed for you! :goodluck: No cheat day for a month is a big undertaking! But if that's what you want to do and you set your mind to it, you can do it! :cheer: Great job on the dinner and exercise tonight! :carrot: And your veggie soup sounds fantastic! You are doing so well! :hug:

Rennie, Lentils dry have a GI of 21 which are "slow carb" , Lentils, from a can have a GI of 52, i dont know what make's them different but they are.

I cook up a cup of dry every few days (store in tupperware), (makes a cups) add some chicken heat it up in chef mic, then drizzle little salad dressing , olive oil, honey mustard, spicey mustard, hot sauce, or a combination of. As quick easy meal snack, when i'm hungry or in a hurry.

Thanks Jacqui for the encouragement as always :hug: You'll get me to my goal for sure :hug:

gfc781, I have never had lentil soup before that's why I bought the can. If I thought I could drain it (I just may try) I would. I know anything in a can is gonna be worse than fresh but I didn't want to buy a bag and then not like it. Can you give me an example of what they taste like plain? I like the idea of making only a cup (I don't know why I never think like that). I guess because my family is so big and I have always had to cook a lot it just comes natural :) Thanks for your input, I appreciate it :)

I'll let you ALL know how I like them and if I decide to buy a bag to cook on my own (one cup at a time) :)

Jacqui …..

I am down two more pounds of water … I have finally reached my pre-Thanksgiving goal and my pre-Christmas goal, which was to see 175 prior to the holidays :) This morning I weighed in at 175.4 … so happy to know my scale can show that number :)

they are really good for you, slow buring carb's, good amt of protien, low anti imflamatory, I would like to find something equal to them in nutrtional value that has a better texture, but going to keep doing lentils per Tim Ferris for now, I dont think there is anything as good for you and avl. except sweet potato's and i dont like the added butter and honey i have to add

maybe i will grow to love them. the batch i made last night i added some bullion stock to give them a little more flavor.

Tim in the book talks about the Red one's there are also Green and Black. at the grocery store meijer they only sell the brown. i went to health food store and they sell the others but stupid expensive. looked at walmart and i couldnt even find dried of any kind.

they cook up easy 20- 25 mins. still playing with cook time to work on texture.

they taste is like a bean, texture is simular to a firmer pea, or a pea if they cooked longer

gfc781, I love peas so that will work. I'll give them a shot. :) I have only seen green and brown, I'll let you know. I haven't tried the sweet potato yet. I may buy one of those also to try. I love my yams which is a definite :nono:

Rennie, congrats on shedding 2 more lbs!!! :trampo: Wow, you are all the way down to your pre-Thanksgiving weight after just starting to eat clean! I am SO proud of you, you just don't know how much! :woohoo:

Gary, it is so nice to have your experience and knowledge about healthy low glycemic slow-carb foods here! Thank you for joining us! And your lentil dish above sounds pretty tasty! :hungry:

I have hit a milestone! I am down 40 lbs total today!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Week 25:
1/4: 171 Cheat Day
1/5:
1/6:
1/7:
1/8:
1/9:
1/10:

Today's Meals:
Breakfast: a boiled egg with one tbsp of hot pepper jelly. 2 pkgs of Quaker Instant Cinnamon and Spice Oatmeal with an added tbsp of cinnamon, a handful of blueberries, and a large sliced banana, a teapot of green tea, Mio water
Lunch: split pea and ham soup with potatoes and carrots (for some reason I despise peas and absolutely love pea soup!), Diet Dr. Pepper
Snacks: 2 sugar gum drops, 6 cream cheese-iced pumpkin cookies, 4 mint truffle chocolate kisses, a banana
Dinner: lasagna, a banana, a teapot of green tea, Mio water

Thanks Jacqui :)

and :congrat: on 40LBS GONE :woohoo: You are on a roll. Oh my goodness to see 171, I think I would fall out. ;)

I'm hoping to get the book from the library as soon as they tell me it's in. I don't think I'll follow it to the tee but I'd like to read it.

… cramps are starting up, smh. I am so ready to be done with this part of my life :(

[QUOTE=Jacqui_D;4910800]I have hit a milestone! I am down 40 lbs total today!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

AWESOME!!!

Good morning everyone. I am hesitant to say that I started yesterday although I did implement some slow carb meals. But I think I will count today as my day 1. Weigh in is 397.8 and I am on a cramped 11 hour bus ride. I started off with a big Carl from Carls Jr and I skipped the bun. I kept the sauce however because I love the flavor. It wasn't by any means drowned in sauce so I am okay with it. A medium Coke zero for thirst and to replace the usual sugary soda. Off to a good start but a lot of day left. Let's see how it pans out. Good luck everyone

Great job Jacqui! You inspire me!

You guys are all doing great!!! 2014 is definitely going to be a good year.

I didn't lose any weight from yesterday. A bit frustrated, but I attribute it to ordering a chipotle salad and having the sour cream and cheese. Then later my bf was making chili (he's learning to cook) with my help and I had a sample with a sprinkling of cheese. Just goes to show how carefully I have to follow this for results. I have been mapping everything in myfitnesspal and I was over on sodium too, and calories.

B - protein shake
L - steamed broccoli, chicken breast with hot sauce

Oh, I'm still going to have my cheat evening tonight during our Eagles playoff game. It's a huge deal around here! So I killed it at the gym today, and hence the reason I kept breakfast and lunch low carb.

Go Eagles!

dtretv, sorry about being cramped up, we flew to Vegas and my husband just about had a fit. He's 6'6, so boy was he cramped, poor knees. I think you're off to a nice start :)

Missy, enjoy your day :)