Whoops, I cut off part of what I was saing. The Dr. told me that being in the hot tub or sauna raises the metabolism for 2-3 hours after you get out so maybe I will go into the sauna as well as the hot tub. Every little bit helps. I wonder if that is why some of those specialized yoga studios are so hot?

Hi everyone,

I'm up already and have taken both dogs out for a breezy walk in 20 degree temps. Today was my official WI and I'm up 1 lb. I figured this would happen cause I'm bloated and constipated. I'm still disgusted. I had 5 very hard workouts this past week and never had more than 35 carbs or 1500 calories. I couldn't possibly have gained a lb. of fat! It just makes me sick, sick, sick to see a rise on the scale when I've busted my butt and done the very best I can possibly do. I would head to the gym to work out my anger and frustration but I'm so sore that I can barely lift my arms or legs to get my clothes on. In all likelihood my muscles are probably retaining some fluid from all my hard workouts on Fri and Sat. But, it doesn't matter. I wanted to lose more weight this week and I feel like I've failed.

Sorry to be such a downer this morning. I'm having a bad WI day.

Good Morning

SC~ We are doing signs for one of those Bikram Yoga places....and there is no way you would get me in that intense heat to exercise. OMG, Id be so sick!! If you can do it tho, more power to ya! Great going on your cooking ahead of time. That's awesome.

Things are going good here, my foot isnt feeling as weird today. I cut my cardio short yesterday. But I still got some in...so thats good.

Food, and water are 100%

Have a great day ladies!

Lily!!!! If you are that sore, you know you are building muscles!! Remember that muscle takes up less space than fat. Get your measuring tapes out and start keeping track of the changes. Remember, Meg, and Mel, and Ilene, are all very lean ladies, and are all at higher weights than they thought they would be at.........because they have built muscle while loosing the fat. I know you know this........remember it, and do not let yourself get into that negative place and stay there. Go work it off, and know that you are going to be one lean mean kareoke machine!!

Lily: I don't know much but I know you have not gained a pound of fat. There is no way on this earth. You work out more than a Marine! I think it's just a fluctuation. I know this sounds goofy but I swear it helped me the other day when I could not sleep (I was frustrated with a work issue but frustrated if frustrated). I got on Youtube and seached hypnosis or positive thinking hypnosis and did a few of the things that popped up. I couldn't fall asleep right away but it did stop me chewing over my frustration. The hard thing about making working out and weight a priority is that it is a priority when you get negative news as well as positive. Nothing to do about that. Just keep on keepin' on. Maybe you should give yourself a treat instead of a workout. Like a massage or pedi? I was going to weigh in today but something told me not to and this time I listened to that still, small voice. I am going to try to keep off that scale until Wed. TOM begins today or tomorrow, all the more reason to avoid the scale (except due to TOM emotionality I feel DRIVEN to weigh).

You are a fablous inspiration. Amazing.

SC

Hi Ladies

Made it to church this morning alright,but none of my friends were there for our Sunday brunch so I had my brunch with Leo..

There wasn't any people at the Mass this morning either. It must of been the icy streets that kept them home. I almost took a dive getting into my car at the churches parking lot.

AUD--You got your wish I now have icy weather where them temps are close to 0 degrees up at Foxboro for the football game. We on the Cape have temps are 28. Wish I could keep warm.

LILY-Don't be disguised with your not losing.You worked so hard these last couple of weeks and you weight dropped, maybe you bod is resting before going to lose again. Robin is right,Did you ever think that your building muscle and muscle weight more that fat. Stay on the POSITIVE SIDE.Sending your you way.


ROBIN--If your foot is feeling weired,it might be telling to cut the exercising for a while. Please with ever you do,don't over do activity using your foot while its trying to heal.

CC-Hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday.

Going to watch the foot ball game


Hugs BB

Thanks ladies, I am feeling a little better now. My stomach at least seems to have straightened itself out. My calf muscles are tight and my jeans are snugger in the thighs than usual so I am probably building muscle or at least retaining fluid in my muscles.

I went ahead and baked home-made cinnamon rolls for DH and the kids this morning. It took all my willpower, but I didn't eat any of them. I did cook some Oats for me and only ate half of my bowl. I'm making LC meatloaf for dinner with salad and green beans. I'm outta groceries and my choice was either the Oats or the Cinnamon Rolls. So, I feel like I did OK.

I totally forgot that Monday is MLK day. DH was supposed to get paid tomorrow and now the bank is closed. Dang it. I am bored outta my skull today. I can't work out cause I'm too sore. It's too cold outside to even go for a walk. I may just say to heck with it, curl up in my cozy bed and take a nap.

Newbie here, but had a great weekend. I do home parties and had 2 this weekend that were both good. Ate well (all lo or no carb) and I started back on the treadmill this week. Why oh why did I just let it sit there and stare at me sooo long! It doesn't even bite, like I kept telling myself! I got 3 days of 45 minutes in this week, and plan to be on today. Okay no planning, I WILL be on it today. Planning for me, gives to much room for Oops!

Nice to meet you all!

Welcome Amy:

OK EVERYBODY...TURNIPS ROCK! I had not friggin' idea. As I stated I only bought one turnip because I heard if you fry them it is like a potato. Plus, I had the deep fryer out to make some chix wings for next week so I figured I would test the turnip after I did the chicken. Mamma Mia. First I boiled the whole turnip until it was slightly tender. Then I let it cool and cut it up just like you would a potato. Then I deep fried the pieces until the were golden brown. Drained them on a paper towel, salted them and stuck them in the oven for about 10 minutes to get crispy. Dang that is good. DH would be at the store buying more turnips but since we have chix wings and I fried the eggplant for the eggplant lasagane last night I don't want to go to "fried heaven overload". There are about 7 carbs in 1/2 a cup of mashed turnip. One turnip mashes into a quarter of a cup.


Comfort FOOD TO THE MAX.

I dont know stayin' I have a hard time just breathing in the air turnips have been cooked in I feel the same way as John Pinette when it comes to turnips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSlaPp-kB5Q (I hope youtube links are ok mods)

Since I've never done this before I don't have a history with turnip smells (tee hee). I fried chicken first so that smell permiated the house while the turnip boiled. Maybe it only smells like chicken because I only cooked one turnip? What do you think would happen if I fried rattlesnake first? (tastes just like chicken...get it? ).

Lame. I know. Just returned from a 40 minute walk with the dogs. Made DH and DD hold the leashes because I was using my 2lb hand weights. I'm not used to this fried food though (eggplant last night and chix wings and the turnip today). I think I'm going to protien fast tomorrow (meat only and maybe boiled egg). I'll let you know how it goes.

ox SC

I was going to start a new thread for tomorrow but was scared I would screw it up and it would end up in the wrong place!!!!! I will be looking for you all tomorrow in the morning. For Fay of course, that would probably really be tomorrow afternoon (since I think she is six hours ahead in Bangkok).

I hope everyone has a lovely sleep (and Fay is probably already in dreamland as I type...unless of course she is crocked out of her gourd at a kareoke bar...tee hee). I'm pretty sure they don't celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Thailand so I bet Fay is working tomorrow. Like me and probably like those of you who have a shop or work somewhere else in the private sector. My DH and DD are off tomorrow. She is off from school and he feeds at the public trough (for the County). Always nice to come home to a house that has been completely trashed because they were home all day. Maybe tomorrow is the day I should go to the gym for the first time after work.

SC

Hi there, Amy!

Lily, everyone else beat me to it, but yeah - I totally agree that it sounds like it's a case of increased muscle, which is Of The Good!

(And you're absolutely right, StayinCalm - no Martin Luther King day for us! But I shouldn't moan, because we do get other days of holiday that you folks won't get, so it evens out. I hope! )

Turnip - yes, I think it's yummy too! I fact I never met a vegetable I didn't like, and I'm very fond of root vegetables. God, I adore parsnips! I'm not missing the root veggies just yet, but I can't see myself going through life without ever having another parsnip. Just - no way! And mashed turnip is yumminess!

I have purchased a cauliflour, somewhat dubiously, with a view to making this fake mash potato thing that Dr A describes in his book. Might be nice to have something not-salady once in a while (although on the whole, I'm enjoying salad and maybe soup - because, hey, it is HOT here!) I forgot to buy leeks, though - might get some tonight. I teach Drama Club after school tonight, but then I'm going to get a taxi to Tesco Metro in search of (1) weighing scales to measure portions and (2) search for splenda/something similar. Because I've not looked there yet.

Meanwhile...where has my ticker gone? Colour me puzzled! Must try to fix this. I'm very cheered to say that according to my scales this morning, I'm down 4lb this week - which I'm a bit suspicious of, and maybe if I weigh myself this evening they'll say otherwise.

(thinks)

...so, I'm not going to weigh myself this evening! I'd rather make it a morning thing - I just forgot, on Day 1, and ended up doing it at night. So, right - let's say I'm down 4lb! Which - yay! And phew!

Meanwhile, I'm cranking up the carbs like nobody's business. Steak for lunch, with a small side salad. Steak or perhaps Salmon fillet for dinner, or maybe stir-fried beef... Oh! And from people's mentioning it here on 3FC I discovered Fitday, which is TOTALLY MADE OF AWESOME! What a fabulous resource! VERY useful!

'Morning Fay! And Welcome Amy!

Let's start a new week of LC Chat, shall we?

ok . . . brb with a link: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131996

Hi guys, thnx for the welcome!

Ooh I love turnips. I love all veggies. And turnips are so versatile. I dhop them for salad, steam them with brocolli (had that this weekend), even use them in roasts!