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Morning, all. I woke up to rain this morning...ugh!! At least I don't have to water my plants outside today.

I was on vacation last week and super busy with work so I haven't been able to check in here. I've dropped another 3lbs and feel amazing. So it's 13 lbs down in one month, which feel awesome for me. I'm already fitting into smaller clothes again. My husband is doing this with me and, while he hasn't weighed in this week his total is -24lbs down. I'm so proud of him for doing this and happy he's doing it with me.

Have a great weekend.

Good morning all,
I answered a couple of posts in friday's thread and if you posted late, check back there if you had a question.

One of the topics was about feeling ill, getting extra hungry and weight loss stalling. Sometimes, we eat extra when feeling ill and weight loss stalls. This happened to me - I ate extra veggies and early on in my journey here didn't realize the full impact of this - meaning just how many carbs are in certain vegetables. At the same time someone else posted a list of carbs in veggies we eat - how fortuitous. Here is that post and while I don't know who to give credit to for this, I thank you - it will help others make better choices too.

My weight loss really slowed down last week - only 1 lb - so I was trying to figure out why. From those videos recommended by evepet on http://www.idealcoaching.tv/video-samples.html I think I am one that needs the low end of the carb allowance (25 - 40g/day) to lose weight. And remember that the total daily allowance INCLUDES carbs you get from your IP products. So, my plan is to forego restricted IP products this week, and to choose veggies on the lower end of the carb spectrum (net carbs). I found I was loving those rutabaga and turnip fries, but they are on the high end for carbs.

Another helpful link from the idealcoachingtv site is http://nutritiondata.self.com/ Click on "Foods by Nutrient" then there are several ways you can search. I came up with the following reference for myself (most are 'raw' measurements). Having a digital food scale to weigh by grams would be very helpful for things not easily measured in a "cup":


Asparagus (1c, 134g) 5 carb - 3 fiber = 2 net carbs (3g sugars)
Broccoli (1c, 91g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (2g sugars)
Brussel Sprouts (1c, 88g) 8 carb - 3 fiber = 5 net carbs (2g sugars)
Cauliflower (1c, 130g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (2g sugars)
Cabbage, green (1c, 89g) 5 carb - 2 fiber = 3 net carbs (3g sugars)
Celery (1c, 100g) 3 carb - 2 fiber = 1 net carb (2g sugars)
Cucumber w/peel (1c, 133g) 3 carb - 1 fiber = 2 net carbs (1g sugars)
Green beans, cooked (1c, 125g) 10 carb - 4 fiber = 6 net carbs (2g sugars)
Kale, fresh (100g) 10 carb - 2 fiber = 8 net carbs (0 sugars)
Mushroom, portabella (100 g) 5 carb - 2 fiber = 3 net carbs (2g sugars)
Mushroom, white (1c, 70g) 2 carb - 1 fiber = 1 net carb (1g sugars)
Onion, raw (1c, 160g) 15 carb - 3 fiber = 12 net carbs (7g sugars)
Red bell pepper (1c, 149g) 9 carb - 3 fiber = 6 net carbs (6g sugars)
Rhubarb (1c, 122g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (1g sugars)
Rutabagas (1c, 140g) 11 carb - 4 fiber = 7 net carbs (8g sugars)
Sauerkraut (1c, 142g) 7 carb - 4 fiber = 3 net carbs (3g sugars)
Snowpeas (1c chopped, 100g) 7 carb - 3 fiber = 4 net carbs (4g sugars)
Summer Squash (yellow/zucchini) (1c, 110g) 4 carb - 1 fiber = 3 net carbs (2g sugars)
Turnips (1c, 140g) 8 carb - 2 fiber = 6 net carbs (5g sugars)
V8 juice (note 1/2c, 120g) 5 carb - 1 fiber = 4 net carbs (4g sugars)

Good morning IPeeps

Up and getting ready to get on the road again. DH is starting first as he can go and have breakfast at the goodl breakfast this Days Inn offers. Too many carbs for me though. Not like some motel's breakfast. Home made sausage and biscuits, make your own waffles, bagels, muffins, yogurt, 3 kinds of cereal, juices. He struggles with hypoglycemia, so I'm having to make sure he eats regularily. He's the type who will just go all day without eating if he's doing things. Something I can't even comprehend.

Another on the road protein bar, RTD, Subway day. I will be glad to be at the cottage where I can prepare things for "normal" eating.

Have a great OP Saturday.
Molly

Me too - rain this weekend for us. It's my first day of Staycation, was hoping to have an outside day with the kids but it looks like maybe indoor mini golf is the way to go!

That's great you can do this together! My husband doesn't need to diet (he really needs to GAIN weight) but he's a type 1 Diabetic so the foods I have to eat are good for him too!

Have a safe trip!

Ugh...hypoglycemia stinks. Last night I called to say goodnight to the kids from work. My husband sounded really "off"...in a fog. My first question is always "when is the last time you tested your blood sugar?". Sure enough, he was down to 37! Most people feel the effects of hypoglycemia in the 60's and 50's...30's is scary - and he's one of those freakish people that is totally lucid, talking to you down into the 20s when others would be practically unconscious. Thank goodness I work right across the street from home and could come home and be with the kids until we got his numbers back in a normal range.

You two are Road Warriors! Have a safe trip.

Whoo-Hoo!! Phase 3 here I am! It was worth the wait...I set up a peach bread pudding to soak overnight - and I ate every bite, it is a huge amount of food though. Good thing I have a long day shopping at the outlet mall to burn it all off! I've been obsessing and pouring over Phase 3 breakfast recipes for a few weeks now, waiting to earn this payoff and it tastes even better!

I was thinking last night about the folks who find themselves struggling to continue due to the 'blahs'. I had a time where I started loosing focus - had a little more protein, a little looser with my veggie measurements - and came on here and found others in the same boat (Cadu, etc) and we resolved to tighten ship and continue on. It feels reallly great to be finishing this up and going into Maintenance feeling Great, not 'good enough'. It's fantastic to change your goal weight if you find you are truly happy where you are at, but please - Be HAPPY! TRULY HAPPY! Part of this whole process was breaking through the old ways to reach your goal and prove to yourself that you can do it!

All right - off the soap box. I just really want everyone to be successful! You can reallly, truly, 100% honest reach that unattainable place you never thought possible (in my case, size 1/2...lol). Don't give up on yourself!!!

THANKS SO MUCH.... this is just what I needed. I'm thinking that I need the lower carb end too, but had no clue how many I should eat etc. I just looked at my milk I add to my coffee and see that a c. is 12g carbs. I always just splash in milk -- more than the recommended amt as I love my coffee. I'm going to be "carb counting" today to see how much I actually have been having to see if that's the problem. Your time for this post is appreciated!

YES!!! Definitely be sure to specifically account for 'the extras', particularly if you find you have a stall. A 'splash' here or a 'taste' there can add up - especially choosing extras off the sheet. Have you tried using an EAS Carb Control Vanilla as your creamer? It has minimal carbs and is a great alternative to milk - or tried having coffee in a smoothie. I actually have my coffee in a Spinach Smoothie (sounds scary, tastes delicious) with 2c iced coffee, preblended with 1c Spinach, 1c Lettuce for 2 minutes then mixed 20 seconds with IP Chocolate Drink. I had my 2nd cup of veggies at lunch.

Congrats on the loss!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing...definately something to consider!

Good morning all! Fabulous weather here in Illinois - 70s today. We deserve it after a bunch of days in the 100s not too long ago!!

My house smells like APPLE PIE!! I took Scorbett's advice about trying deyhdrated jicima chips with cinamon and splenda - can't wait until they're done!

I did notice, though, that this jicima is not as sweet as the one I got last week. It is bigger. Does anyone know if size matters (with repsect to jicima)?? Any advice would help as I head off to the store later...

Weigh in #5 on Monday and feeling good about it!

Have a safe trip today! Like you, I'll be staying at a hotel tonight with my girls...so I'll be packing IP! I have to laugh about your husband's tendency to skip meals if working...my husband can do the same. Just how can they do that?

LizRR, thanks for the inspiration! I really love reading your posts...it just really gives me something to look forward to in later phases. ESP. After reading your breakfast this morning! Yum, and congrats...you've earned it girl!!