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    IdealProteinNewbie's AvatarIdealProteinNewbie , 01-13-2014 07:59 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skinnybride2be
    Is there anything I should look for when buying premade marinades and other seasoning packets? The hubby wanted to make steak and I wasn't sure about the mccormick grillmate seasonings
    Make sure sugar isn't listed in the ingredients. Unfortunately most spice rubs I've found are made from pepper, sugar, garlic, paprika, etc.
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    ColoradoCarol's AvatarColoradoCarol , 01-13-2014 08:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by ems70508
    Just a little daily reminder
    Love this. Thanks for sharing.
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    Bellamack's AvatarBellamack , 01-13-2014 08:54 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lisa32989
    Here is a related thread
    http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...-pancakes.html
    Thanks Lisa, I am going to try this tomorrow
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    Ruth Ann's AvatarRuth Ann , 01-13-2014 09:12 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skinnybride2be
    Is there anything I should look for when buying premade marinades and other seasoning packets? The hubby wanted to make steak and I wasn't sure about the mccormick grillmate seasonings
    The McCormick Grillmate Montreal Steak seasoning is 0/0/0 and is good!
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    lighthouse101's Avatarlighthouse101 , 01-13-2014 09:16 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skinnybride2be
    Is there anything I should look for when buying premade marinades and other seasoning packets? The hubby wanted to make steak and I wasn't sure about the mccormick grillmate seasonings
    Try to look for things that are 0/0/0 (calories, fat, carbs) to make sure there's no sugar or anything in there. Also, no msg or aspartame or other artificial sweeteners if you're trying to stay away from them.
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    Ruth Ann's AvatarRuth Ann , 01-13-2014 09:19 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lighthouse101
    Try to look for things that are 0/0/0 (calories, fat, carbs) to make sure there's no sugar or anything in there. Also, no msg or aspartame or other artificial sweeteners if you're trying to stay away from them.
    Lighthouse - the 0/0/0 is sugar, fat and carbs. Easy mistake to make.
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    ReenHag's AvatarReenHag , 01-13-2014 09:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by Slipfree
    Hi everyone,

    NSV today, in class, a boy raised his hand. I called on him and he said, you look a lot thinner. Another girl jumped in and said, yah, I mean really thinner. I said, Well, you are right. I have lost 60 pounds since Summer. 60 pounds!!, a bunch say at once. Gotta love 7th graders! Took 60 pounds for them to notice, made me laugh out loud.
    Love this! It is funny how sometimes they notice things, and other times they don't. I don't know if it is due to the fact that they see us every day, so they do not notice the big change, or if they are just a little self centered at that age.

    Congrats on the 60!
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    dlr9774's Avatardlr9774 , 01-13-2014 10:00 PM
    On Program 100%, but struggling tonight. Just home from Zumba Aqua size, and really want to just eat something. Trust me I am not going to, I just going to have some celery and water or tea and fight through this and go to bed in 1 hour. I know I will be happy and proud in the morning.
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    Slipfree's AvatarSlipfree , 01-13-2014 10:15 PM
    dlr9774, hungry night for me too. I drank some more water and am in bed. Funny, how some weeks take more determination. I know that you have got this, I just wanted you to know- you are not alone in the struggle tonight.
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    lisa32989's Avatarlisa32989 , 01-13-2014 10:17 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by dlr9774
    On Program 100%, but struggling tonight. Just home from Zumba Aqua size, and really want to just eat something. Trust me I am not going to, I just going to have some celery and water or tea and fight through this and go to bed in 1 hour. I know I will be happy and proud in the morning.
    You should have an extra packet after rigorous exercise
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    Diana B's AvatarDiana B , 01-13-2014 11:06 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SlimmerBySummer
    This is day two for me. I'm struggling. The food doesn't taste very good to me, and I don't feel satisfied after I eat it. A box of vanilla drink just doesn't fill me up. Nor does 8 oz. of "tomato and basil" soup, some cauliflower, and lettuce.

    I remember years ago when I was on Atkins I really wasn't hungry at all. I thought it would be the same here, but I don't feel like I'm satisfied on any level.

    To make matters worse, I have gas and can't be far away from the toilet from all the water I'm drinking. I think I've voided my bladder 10 times today (got up twice during the night). I'm a human water fountain.

    Will this change?
    I know the feeling....there are days I breeze through and others I am soooo hungry It WILL get better and the results are so worth it. Hang in there, this is a great forum to be a part of, always positive and many tips on food, coping, etc. You can do it
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    Diana B's AvatarDiana B , 01-13-2014 11:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by Tigerlvr52
    It absolutely will change. the first 4 days are usually the hardest and the most mentally changing. You can do this... push through....
    Just want to say that is the cutest baby
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    jendilly's Avatarjendilly , 01-13-2014 11:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by lisa32989
    You should have an extra packet after rigorous exercise
    Really? I'm not exercising yet...still in my 3rd week. But I'm actually wanting to soon. I'll probably go to the gym in the morning, after breakfast. Would I still need to do that? Guess I need to read up more on exercising while on this.
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    Sunflower40's AvatarSunflower40 , 01-13-2014 11:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by nolasmurf
    The cauliflower tortillas are in the oven. I added a tsp of garlic powder to the mix and it smells divine! They might be a little thick but so far so good! 2 cups of cauliflower makes 6 so I guess that would be 1/4 cup per servings?
    I'm curious, how did your tortillas turn out? what did you have them with?
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    zoerba's Avatarzoerba , 01-14-2014 12:43 AM
    Awesome day. I've finally figured out to arrange my schedule and foods in a way that works for me. Last week was a hot mess, trying to figure things out. I feel relieved now that I've got that behind me!

    I had a great NSV today. I really haven't lost much weight yet - maybe 10 pounds max, but I think it's all come from my belly area. I teach 3rd grade and I get lots of hugs. Today one of my students gave me a hug, stepped back, and then in a big voice said, "Mrs. _____, have you lost weight?! Seriously, have you been exercising? You are smaller." Got to love 3rd graders.
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