[petra65]

TLB-good job with the pizza. You are doing awesome woman!

I'm with you guys on the tweeking thing. The only thing with low carb plans is that you have to be careful not to violate the underlying science or the whole thing goes out the window. I don't think any of you guys are doing that, I could just imagine some people trying that. In fact, after thinking about Charlie's episode a went back to my little curriculum and wrote a couple extra little pieces about the dangers of cheating on your low carb diet. I think it screws you up more on low carb than any other type of plan because of the metabolic stuff.

I have my slow burn session tonight although a little later because of all the new people signing up for personal training time at the gym for the new year. I also wore some clothes to work that I've been trying to get into for 2 years.

[curlylocks]

calories= 1156
carbs=92
protein=104

[iwmonn]

Hey PIC's,

I've been so busy here lol... but I've been keeping an eye on the board. Good Job Ladies, and way to get back on program Charlie! It's hard to get back on track sometimes. I'm finding it easier every time... Plus as I'm progressing, and finding out about myself, I go longer in between 'cheats', and they seem to be a little healthier each time too.

I'm finding myself still obsessing on food tho.... not on the sweet/salty/oooey/gooey stuff, but on finding substitutes for all those things that will make me feel the same as if I were having the real thing. I think I hit on a realization this afternoon that there are those things out there, and they are good, but I'm not really changing my patterns, am I....... I keep on learning....

Petra~ I cleaned out my bookcase for a trip to the thrift shop today and my 'diet library' consists of a couple of Covert Baily The New Fit or Fat and Fit or Fat Target Recipes. I haven't actually looked at them in years, but I recall I don't think I'd recommend them as it was difficult to imagine following FOF for life, and the recipes that I tried were horrible.... just my opinion lol... I also have The Carbohydrate Addict's Program for Success. It's a companion to The Carb Addict's Diet which I never read..... Again I haven't read it in ages, but I remember thinking parts of it were talking directly to me.... I'm going to donate the FOF books, but I'm gonna hang onto the other and re-read. Also, at the thrift shop today, I found Protein Power but I left it because I remember you said there was a newer title that was much better. I did get a copy of Dr Bob Arnot's Revolutionary Weight Control Program. Have you read that one and what's your verdict? It seems, from a very cursory glance that it targets glycimic values (which as a diabetic is a good plan i think) .... I could kick myself for passing on the copy of The Zone! Anyways... I'm interested in reading, but still afraid of learning and trying to apply too much from too many sources again.....

I haven't been able to exercise cuz I pulled something I think.... I can't make the pain happen on purpose but I'm afraid to move cuz when I move "just so" (and it's not the same movement every time) I get such a pain in my side it puts me in tears......

Today has been a no-no day for me.... i headed to Ft Bragg this morning and didn't have anything to eat til 1pm and it was McDonalds... a dbs chsburger (I tossed the top of the bun. I ate the fries I just wanted to purge immediately, which is an absolute no-no!!! Anyways, I'm on my way to my meeting and I hope I'll have something good to post later.

to all of you!!! TTYS

btw...has anyone heard from any of our PIC's MIA???

[Valerie Joy]

Hi Everyone!

The couple took Sport today! I'm so happy he found a good home!

Dee I hope your side feels better soon. What do you think it is a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve?

B: Zone Bar (210)
L: ½ cup eggbeater, 1 slice LF cheese, 1 slice rye w/LC cheese wedge (205)
S: No pudge Sundae cone (110)
S: 2 slices low carb bread, 2 slices LF cheese (170)
D: Zone Black Bean Stew w/zuchini, chicken, salsa & onions (345)
S: Carb Solutions Shake (50)
S: 3 slices NF cheese on low carb bread, strawberries (210)


Calories 1332
Exercise 45 mintues curves, 30 minutes Tae Bo

[iwmonn]

*big huge sigh*

well, not a good weigh-in. Although, only 1 person in my meeting had a loss of .5 lb, everyone else gained. There was a problem with getting the scale to work at all so maybe it was malfunctioning. I had a 3 lb gain. I'm so not perfect, but I really feel like I did better than that. I'll take it tho, and go from there. I*nods*. But I'm not changing my ticker this week as our leader wasn't there to verify the accuracy of the scale. (Is that to lame?)

Val~ I'm not sure what I did, but I think I pulled something sort of in my hip??? It feels like a knife sticking me if I bend wrong or whatever. Actually not a good excuse for not exercising.... because I know I can walk without aggrevating it... soooooo I will walk. Sport is adorable. I want a puppy so bad. But, I can't do that to Annie.... after 7 years, she still thinks Clyde is just visiting lmao... How are you liking that Tae Bo now?

B coffee/cream
L McDonalds dbl cheeseburger, sm ff, sm diet coke
S Wolfgang Puck Mocha Latte (100 cal)
D 2 oz Steak, 3 C fresh steamed Broccoli, 1 C cheese Tortelini, 12 grain baguette, 1 T Earth Balance.

[Valerie Joy]

I LOVE the Tae Bo! I feel like I'm really burning a lot of calories with it. I really want to order the Turbo Jam dvds also.

Hope your hip feels better Dee.

Everyone have a good night

[angel-eyes]

Hi everyone!! My lunch out with my GF went well. I tried to subtly suggest Applebee's and she went for it. However.....I stuck to my guns and went with a ww's meal, the new confetti chicken but she ordered the deep fried citrus chicken. The whole meal I could smell her tangy citrus sauce but I didn't give it to even try it. The confetti chicken is really good, the chicken had a smokey flavour. yum yum. Tommorow its back at the gym though, today was a play day with rest only.

I did manage to find some clearance items for me (a nice change) and got a really cute teal ski jacket. Last week when I went skiing I had to use dh's polar fleece windbreaker.....this new jacket is so much more ME!!! Anywho.. today was a great day. Did anyone catch the biggest loser show tonight? Part 2 is next week, this is the 'engaged couples' competing for a $50,000 paid wedding. Incredible the weightloss for only 11 days.

Iwmonn.....don't despair, I'm saying the scale was wonky!! Next week will be even better, you're doing so well. Good score on the books!! Glad to hear you still made it for your walk.

Valerie....Sport was adorable!!! I'm so glad he's adopted, thanks to your extra effort!!! We adopted our dog from an animal shelter and we're so happy with her.

Petra....Did you survive your slow burn class? yikes.... lol.... woohoo on discovering new 'older' clothes!!!

[curlylocks]

good morning PICS! cant walk this morning ... the fog is as thick as pea soup.. and tho i want to be thinner dont wanna get that way by being flattened out!

Wishing everyone a happy OP day!



P.s. HAHA i just walked around the yard for 30 min... chai was happy anyways!

[looking2lose]

Good Morning PICs! Looks like you are all doing so great! I am so proud of you for hanging in there and staying strong and true.

Can I come back? Please? I miss you all so much. Depression kicked in big time with seasonal affective disorder...and look at my weight ticker. I have PCOS, have had it for years...well, now i have insulin resistance (found out last night) and I start Metformin today. I have been working so hard and just keep on gaining weight, and gaining weight...now I know why. But, if nothing else, it's enough to boot my butt back into my new routines.

I am even coming back with a blinky flower!! There is so much more I want to say, but I have to catch up on some reading here.

Love & Hugs to all,
L2L (aka Jenn)

[curlylocks]

WELCOME BACK L2L

[charliekay]

Originally Posted by petra65

Charlie, that is mostly water. This is especially true on low carb diets. If you have an indiscretion you bloat up like a balloon. I've only done it once and it was enough to teach me why not to do it again. The good news is, it also comes off quickly if you get back on the wagon.

thanks,i am having a hard time staying motivated to not cheat now that i have,i am so discourged i am finally back down to where i lost originally but i should be so much further now .thanks again.

[angel-eyes]

Charlie....baby steps....one thing at a time!!! It is very confusing to see such a big difference in the scale and although we don't understand why?...it does take some time to get over that and to continue the committment to lose weight and get healthy!!! That was just one meal....FUHGET ABOUT IT!!! Or? remember and learn from it. You are sooo right...today is a new day!!! The sun is shining (hopefully) and just get some good OP meals under way and you'll feel like night and day. One OP day will then lead to another and another. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

L2L !!!! YEAH!!! We missed you GF!!! I'm sorry to hear of all your health issues, but we'll rally to your side in a heartbeat!!! congratulaltions on your flower

Curly....yes, I would imagine safety while walking in fog is important!!! good job in getting that 30 min of yark walk in.

[~zoey~]

Curly........Glad to hear that you survived your walk.

Charlie........Hang in there Babe!

L2L......... back! Sorry to hear about your troubles.

I have been reading the Sonoma diet book and it sounds like my kind of program. I don't think that I could stick with really low carb long term, but the Sonoma plan allows for a lot of complex carbs, whole wheat bread, pasta, etc., and even natural peanut butter [gotta have *some* peanut butter]! I am working on getting what Curly would call "the white stuff" out of my kitchen. I have some frozen WW and Healthy Choice meals to finish up and then I will start with wave one. Wish me luck. I have been sitting here at minus 14 pounds FOREVER!

zoey

[charliekay]

thank you soo much angel eyes,your encourgment helps me alot. hey do ya'll think that the pills carb blockers would help me on my diet.its a low carb high protein diet,and its really hard for me to keep my carb number low.i really need something to kick start this again.

[BeatlesFan]

Val - I'm glad that you found Sport a home.

Angel - I can just see you in that jacket you ski bunny you.

L2L - I'm Gwena it's nice to meet you.

I had to drop a class today because I just didn't have the nine hours that the instructor said I would need a week to devote to that class. I DID sign up for a fitness class. The requirements for the fitness class is to work out two times a week during the semester. I am so excited! I go for orientation tomorrow.