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  •   #376  
    Jig's AvatarJig , 10-30-2013 12:14 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kawaii1002
    Jig,

    I don't weigh in unless it's at the center. I had some trouble with hyperfocusing on numbers and doing a good bit of emotional damage if the numbers weren't moving "fast enough" or if I wasn't doing "good enough".. soo I wouldn't really know. I'm feeling good about the progress being made. Sorry that this doesn't answer the exact question..
    No problem, I completely understand. I asked just out of curiosity. Got my next weigh in Friday. I'm hoping for 5 lbs which would mean I'm down 30 lbs in the first month. Getting a ton of people already noticing and commenting that they can tell I'm losing. Clothes are fitting better and the diet has started to just become habit rather than something I force myself to do. All great NSVs!
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    iwannabe140's Avatariwannabe140 , 10-30-2013 12:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by emsmom97
    Hard to describe...sort of like an apple, but not as sweet. Very crunchy. Kind of a cross between and apple and a raw potato, maybe.
    would they make a good alternative to "french fries" I tried rutabaga and didn't like them
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    claustin's Avatarclaustin , 10-30-2013 02:05 PM
    I like raw jicama. Its like a pear/apple with a turnip/potato texture. I tried it as fries and didn't like it. I do like it diced in my chicken noodle soup though
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    Bella73123's AvatarBella73123 , 10-30-2013 02:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by iwannabe140
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by emsmom97

    Hard to describe...sort of like an apple, but not as sweet. Very crunchy. Kind of a cross between and apple and a raw potato, maybe.

    would they make a good alternative to "french fries" I tried rutabaga and didn't like them
    I didn't like it as fries, however, it is really yummy when you slice it thinly, and fry it with cinnamon and some splenda. Add a little Walden farms pancake syrup and its a delicious desert.


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    ems70508's Avatarems70508 , 10-30-2013 03:08 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by iwannabe140
    would they make a good alternative to "french fries" I tried rutabaga and didn't like them
    I wouldn't say french fries but i did slice very thin, spray with evoo, dash of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stuck them in the over at 425. Flipped after 10 mins. If you don't slice them super thin, you'll get an apple texture for sure! I let them cool a little bit to harden up and they are ALMOST like a chip to me!

    Haven't tried the 'sweet' way yet but I hear great things!
  •   #381  
    claustin's Avatarclaustin , 10-30-2013 03:56 PM
    Good Afternoon Everyone! Hope you're all having a wonderful OP day. I am house cleaning today...blah...trying to keep busy cause I am being tempted....but I have not gave in. Keep downing water and sneaking Dill pickles lol Whatever works right? I snuck on the scale this morning (I am doing this on my own - no coach) and its moving in the right direction. But I am waiting for Monday (weigh in day) to change my ticker. I was suppose to "weigh-in" this past Monday but after having an off Sat & Sun I figured it would be best to wait till I have a full consecutive 7 days. But I was so happy with the number this morning, it is keeping me motivated

    Anyway, I hope you continue to have a wonderful day will check in later tonight
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    emsmom97's Avataremsmom97 , 10-30-2013 03:56 PM
    Just had to post 2 NSV this week. I went "shopping" in my closet both yesterday and today, in the jeans section, and was able to wear jeans that didn't fit a few weeks ago. They were comfortable and fit better than they had when I bought them. So...I look DAMN good again today! Plus, I feel great knowing I am wearing smaller jeans. The scale might not be moving much, but my body is definitely changing.
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    iwannabe140's Avatariwannabe140 , 10-30-2013 04:15 PM
    Second weigh in today, down 2lbs, could have been better if I followed plan better over the weekend, but all in all I'm happy.
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    CleverName's AvatarCleverName , 10-30-2013 04:52 PM
    Hi everyone!
    I'm a newbie. Just started IP on Monday using alternative products. So far, so good. Have had a few 'accidents', but nothing big. (ie. Taking a bite of my son's cookie and swallowing it on day 1 before suddenly realising I can't do that, lol!).
    I've got about 35-40 lbs to lose. I've been very happy with myself over the past few days, lol. Kinda silly, but very happy to be finally doing something about my health, my weight, and staying OP.
  •   #385  
    Slipfree's AvatarSlipfree , 10-30-2013 05:09 PM
    Emsmom, great nsv! Love it when the pants fit better.

    Welcome Clevername!

    Claustin- glad it's been a good day.

    Wannabe- congrats on your loss.
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    stephascope's Avatarstephascope , 10-30-2013 06:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by calgaryjetgirl
    Week 1 weigh in and I'm down 6.8 lbs. Feeling pretty good and looking forward to continuing. Thank you everyone who posts little hints on how to include veggies or their favorite foods. The variety will really help me to keep going!

    Had 8oz of scallops tonight stir fried with some garlic and spinach. Yummy but warning if you were really hungry it might not be really feeling. Funny how 2 cups of spinach just disappeared when stir fried.

    My coach said something at the end of our meeting which struck me as wrong. He told me cucumbers and celery don't count for my select vegetables. Yet when I got home they are on the list he gave me for select? He is new and in the midst of training so maybe he's wrong. Anyone else know for sure?
    I'm in Calgary too and my coach says lettuce, celery, and cucumbers are unlimited. I've been munching on cucumbers and celery a bit between meals when I'm hungry and I hope that's okay!
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    calgaryjetgirl's Avatarcalgaryjetgirl , 10-30-2013 07:21 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by claustin
    I like raw jicama. Its like a pear/apple with a turnip/potato texture. I tried it as fries and didn't like it. I do like it diced in my chicken noodle soup though
    Out of curiosity where are you finding Jicama? I have yet to see it.
  •   #388  
    calgaryjetgirl's Avatarcalgaryjetgirl , 10-30-2013 07:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by airportchick11
    My coach says they are part if my veggies. I don't think I could live without my jicama and cucumber slices in apple cider vinegar and water. Great snack!!
    Thank you airportchick11!! I'll definitely follow up with my coach but it was one of those "what the" moments when I looked at my list of select veggies. If cucumber didn't count I think I would be seriously veggie challenged. Still looking for that Jicama though!
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    calgaryjetgirl's Avatarcalgaryjetgirl , 10-30-2013 07:26 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CleverName
    Hi everyone!
    I'm a newbie. Just started IP on Monday using alternative products. So far, so good. Have had a few 'accidents', but nothing big. (ie. Taking a bite of my son's cookie and swallowing it on day 1 before suddenly realising I can't do that, lol!).
    I've got about 35-40 lbs to lose. I've been very happy with myself over the past few days, lol. Kinda silly, but very happy to be finally doing something about my health, my weight, and staying OP.
    Congratulations for taking the steps to do it for you! You should be happy both about the decision and for staying OP. Slips happen and you will get better, don't beat yourself up to much
  •   #390  
    calgaryjetgirl's Avatarcalgaryjetgirl , 10-30-2013 07:27 PM
    Darn this Halloween!! Still have not succumbed to temptation but my co-workers are not making it easy darn it! Oh well, yoga tomorrow then the Dixie Chicks and that's my reward for staying OP.
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