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Not1worry
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07-30-2002

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Huge milestone for me today! I weigh 199 lbs! Finally broke the 200 mark. In spite of my pistachio addiction, I have lost 21 lbs. since November. None of my clothes fit. What a shock when I put on a pair of shorts that were too snug last summer and they were droopy. I had an awful day after a painful dr. appointment and almost gave in to a cream pie shake at Sonic. But I decided a low-carb candy snack would be better and taste as good. Unfortunately, I can't exercise for a few days until I feel better.

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
oooh, not1, i am so proud of you!! dh is going to have a special surprise, isn't he!? perfect weightloss plan; about 5 pounds a month. you rock, not1!!!!!:-)

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 8:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Really? 5 pounds a month? My friend just lost 5 pounds in the first four days. Is that unusual?

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well, the first time i ever tried weight watchers, i lost 6.5 pounds the first week. i thought it would be easy! another 5 or 6 weeks and i'd be done.

wrong!!!

after the first week, you lose anywhere from nothing to maybe 1.5 pounds a week.
sometimes the first weight you lose is a lot of water weight, too.
"supposedly" the most realistic weight loss is between 1 and 2 pounds a week.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is it recommended to weigh yourself often?

I try to avoid that!

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am soooo proud of all of us losing!! We are all doing good. I couldn't wait to be less than 200, and now I can't wait to be less than 190 then 180.

I lowered my egg intake in the am because the last 3 mornings when i get to work, my tummy really hurts. It almost feels like an ulcer maybe, but the pain goes away by late morning. Too many eggs?

I am soooo excited!!!! Today was the 1st day someone I don't really know or see, that also didn't know i am doing Atkins, came up to me this afternoon and asked me if I was losing weight!!! i am so happy. I think I was driving my better half to the nut house asking her if she can tell a difference,yet.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, what a group we are!! We're all sticking to it and seeing results. Its a proud moment!

Deesandy, welcome! Most people lose more the first week because of water but it will slow to about 1.5lbs a week after that. Its a slow process but this is something that needs to be done for life in some form so we're not in any hurry. Good luck! Fire away the questions, we all had them. Also, weigh and measure yourself when you begin and then wait awhile. The fluctuation will drive you crazy.

I will repeat my find of the week because it is THAT good. I found Walden Farms chocolate sauce with 0 carbs. I mix that with whipping cream and splenda and it makes the most delicious and legal mousse you have ever tasted. For those whose sweet tooth is their downfall- this is for YOU!!! I will be your best friend after you try this one.

Stay strong this weekend!!!



Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, thank you! I am on a hunt for the chocolate sauce.



Llkoolaid
Member

08-01-2001

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tried the chicken tonight, it was a big hit and it's a keeper, everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, I to am on the hunt for this choco sauce. Sounds Fab. I have my tastebuds in an uproar today for sweets(like always). But Ive been bugging my wife to make me some Atkins recipe mousse since i started eating this way. Still no mousse.Im not 1 who likes to cook, but this sounds right up my way off cooking alley. Thanks for the recipe!

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 9:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone have a good garlic recipe?

I just learned that I was eating some of the do not eat foods!

Diet coke and carrots.

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Friday, March 05, 2004 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Made the chicken tonight for dinner and it was a huge hit! Thanks Fab!!!!

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 2:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grumpy and Deesandy, here's the website for the chocolate sauce
http://www.waldenfarms.com/syrupinfo.htm

They have alot of great products. I will only eat their dressings, no other brands. I have their marinara sauce thats pretty good too. I don't know how they do it but I'm sure glad they do!

I am so happy you guys all like the chicken. I make the nuggets in the kitchen at work and I have to make a double batch because my whole staff eats it before I get to it. Its cute though because all my cooks are so supportive. They make sure they don't cook anything wrong for me. My one cook made the mistake of dredging a chicken dish he made me in flour so now he is extra careful. Although, every now and then they'll hide a piece of bread under something on my plate just to mess with me- brats!

I need to get my butt to the gym more. Thats my new goal.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just finished my marinara sauce and realized it was Walden Farms. It's really good! I have it on my pizza ( a plate of 1 cup mozz cheese with pepperoni on top, heated for 1 minute then put some WF sauce on top) YUMMY no-crust or bread pizza. About 3 carbs. Anyway, I got that sauce at GNC. I'll check out the website and see what other goodies they have.

Fab, How much Choc sauce, whipping cream, and splenda do you measure out? I don't wanna over do any thing and stall myself again for another 3 mos. (Although I would for your mousse hee-hee.) I know, I know, I'm naughty. My badness level is way over my head. (I think is my friend that comes around once a month, I really crave sweets then).

Jhezzie
Member

07-05-2001

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Room for another? I'm getting back to LC on Monday. I was going to start last Monday, but needed to shop.:-) Does anyone here go to Curves? They have sprung up all over town in the past year and I am interested in them.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Welcome aboard, Jhezzie!! I have heard alot about Curves and decided it wasn't for me. They seem small and very group oriented, which I don't like in a workout. I like to do my treadmill, circuit weights by myself, free weights, and go home. Its a time for reflection for me. Alot of women love it though. I also don't like the initiation fee.

Grumpy, Im a bad girl and don't really measure. I know I don't do alot but just enough where I won't taste my powdered vitamin mixed in.



Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I tried Curves for a year.

The workout equipment is not of real weight machines but rather weight resistant machines.

Ours was also more of a social group than anything. It was nice, but I lost interest in it quickly.

This would be a great source of interaction if you happened to be a real estate agent or involved in any public type career due to all the connections you could make.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 6:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jhezzie, Welcome aboard! We have a Curves next to our house that I too have been trying to look into, but they take 3 hour lunches and aren't open past 7 or on Sundays. When I try to call I always get the answering machine. But also we have a very tight budget, especially being on LC. Everything is soooo expensive! But worth it to me.

Fab, You are soooooooooo NAUGHTY!! LOL But hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. I found some Rustle Stovers Chocolate Sauce at Walmart! I cant wait to try your mousse.But one serving is only 2 tbs. Not alot of mousse with 2 tbs.


I am going to be pretty bummed. The GNC where I get alot of my LC stuff is beginning to stop carrying them because "more and more stores are getting them". I've been to KS And Safeway and they dont carry all the stuff I get. Although I finally did find LC peanut butter at Walmart!

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 6:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Fab, Do you use the syrup or the dip choc sauce from WF? Does the dip get hard and crunchy on ice cream?

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 8:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, I just made some mousse! It was sooo goooood!!! I didnt use any splenda, and I think I made alittle too much for 1 serving. I put about 2 tbs in 1/2 cup whipping cream and whipped.( I didn't realize when whipped it would be alittle more.) Alittle too much chocolate but OMG, YUMMY!!!! I ate it all which I probably should have saved 1/2 for tomarrow but it was too good.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Speaking of ice cream, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE ATKINS ENDULGE ICE CREAM. I bought the chocolate peanut butter swirl and it was horrible. It wasn't even chocolatey. If you have a craving I suggest the Edy's/Dreyer's sugar free or no sugar added. More carbs but much better tasting.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 10:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grumpy, I'm glad you liked it. Its too good to be diet, I tell ya. I believe I have the chocolate syrup from Walden Farms. Actually, I just had my vitamin mousse about 10 minutes ago. It was so good. Our Tops has 8oz of whipping cream for 50 cents, regular price is $1.07 so I stocked up and my smart hubby grabbed all the back ones with the later expiration...lol...he's learning.

A good cheap idea for meat this week and next in corned beef. All the stores have that and cabbage on sale for St. Patty's Day. The corned beef does have nitrates in it but if that doesn't stall you then its a great deal! We bought 3 briskets at $1.79/lb. The way meat has been priced lately, this is a bargain. You'd think they'd go down a little considering Atkins is probably boosting them so much but its more expensive lately than ever.

Thanks for the tip on the Atkins ice cream, Rslover. I always like hearing reviews for these products.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 6:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have lost four pounds in four days!

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Deesandy, thats fabulous!! Keep up the good work. I am off to the gym now, even though I am Lazy with a capital L!

Tashakinz
Member

11-13-2002

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found low-carb chocolate milk at the grocery store this weekend! 2 carbs for 8 oz. manufactured by Hood's. It was good.

If you don't like the Atkins ice cream (which I think is pretty decent) - try Breyer's Carb Smart - it's 4 carbs per half-cup.