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Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Earthmother, thats a fabulous success story! Congrats!

Ok, Sillycalimomma, heres another recipe. I tried it last night and it was to die for, if I do say so myself! BTW, glad you're feeling better!

I pounded out chicken breasts then dipped in egg

I layed two slices of proscuitto over the length of the breast then some provolone cheese

I rolled it up and coated it with the parmesan mixture(parm, oregano, pepper, garlic)

I fried(seam side down first to seal) in olive oil till all sides were brown then I baked it till finished in 325 degrees.

I then made a quick sauce with olive oil, butter, herbs and parm cheese to drizzle over. It was very good. The sauce is optional but I just like sauces on everything. The dish will definately stand on its own.

Oh yeah, with the leftover chicken breast, i just cubed it and made my parm chicken nuggets while the dinner was baking so I had a snack today all ready to go.



Not1worry
Member

07-30-2002

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Earthmother, you've lost ONLY 80 lbs.? Only? Wow...that is great!

I am struggling along. The worst was last week when I took a day off for DD's bday. Pizza and cake, and Ben & Jerry's. It takes me forever to get back on the ball.

I'm still having trouble controlling my portions. I just want to eat big amounts. Even if I have plain, steamed broccoli, I want to eat a huge bowl of it. So I'm eating well, I just need to remember I don't need a huge amount. I'm not going to starve.

Tashakinz
Member

11-13-2002

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just remember everyone - Atkins is not like WW or other diets. If you cheat it will take you up to a week to re-establish ketosis. Remembering that is one of the things that helps me not cheat.

Earthmother
Member

07-14-2002

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 3:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not1worry...it's that feeling that we are going to starve that keeps most people from following any weight loss program. I blame this on years of professionals making us eat like birds because they told us it's the only way to keep our weight down. Even after a year I still cringe every time I sit down to a whole steak or a chunk of cheese because I have been programmed all of my life that this is BAD..

I think that's why this one is working for me because I can eat (heeehee) the bad stuff and that more than compensates for the smaller portion.

Sometimes when I really want to push the envelope I eat a whole teaspoon of peanut butter right out of the jar...lol

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 8:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just had that fried chicken the last 2 nights. It was soooo good. Thats deffinately a recipe to keep! Better than KFC.

It looks like Ive broken the barrier! Ive lost 5 more lbs. I even took measurments and lost a few in. I am so happy. I have so much energy most of the time, it's almost like I took some of those energy pills, only no energy crash.

I have been eating quite a lot this last week, I hope I didn't ruin any losing. But I also been working around 12 hours a day. My tuna salad doesn't fill me up for long. within 2 hours I'm starving again. So I sometimes pack 2 lunches and a few snacks. Gets me through a long, early day. I guess part of it is also from the fear of feeling starved like low fat and calorie diets. Been there, done that. Won't do that again!

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 12:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm glad to see someone finally posting again. I have tried a couple times and my whole AOL closes on me just when I go to send the message. Only in this thread. Stange,isnt it?

Grumpy, thats fabulous news about your loss. Don't be afraid to eat. They say to eat till you're satisfied so you're doing the right thing.

I have been a little down. I have followed this diet to the T and had only lost 10lbs in a month. I know thats good but with 100lbs to lose, I figured the first couple weeks would be a little better. I made the mistake of not weighing myself the first 3 days so I could have lost some water weight numbers then and now I'll never know.

Not only that, I have a horrible stomachache today. I got on the scale and its 4 lbs more. I havent done anything to gain 4 lbs! I know I said I wouldnt be a slave to the scale but I just want to see it move, but I didnt mean for it to go up!

This will not deter me though. I am committed to this plan and I am going to stick it out. I'll just have to be extra stringent. I have been doing induction this whole month. Maybe I'll cut out the cheese or something. We'll see.



Earthmother
Member

07-14-2002

Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fabnsab, add more fiber and more water..Sometimes it helps. If you lose 10 pounds every two months it still will take less than two years to take off that 100 pounds...It's taken me 20 months to lose 80 but the inches and fat index are much more important than the pounds.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Earthmother. I am drinking over 100 ounces of water daily. 80 pounds is a HUGE success. Congrats so much on that.

I read everywhere that the pounds shouldn't matter, its the inches but I can't be a 250lb size 8 either...lol. That damn scale is going to have to move sooner or later. It looks like that 4lb gain was just a one day thing. I am now down 12lbs and I am happy with that. I know it'll take a while. I am trying to be patient.

Thanks again for the words of encouragement, Earthmother.

Earthmother
Member

07-14-2002

Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 5:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fabnsab, I didn't lose a single pound for 7 weeks during Dec/Jan..but I read somewhere that our bodies kind of take on that hibernation thing during the coldest part of winter..we store more fat. So I let it go and waited, still didn't cheat and kept up my excersize program..Weighed in yesterday and I had a 6 pound loss..I think I now have an excuse to have a piece of pie at Christmas (it's ok, I'm hibernating)..lol

Gidget
Member

07-28-2002

Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
duh that's what i get for reading backwards

Llkoolaid
Member

08-01-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am at 36 lb lose since the last weigh in. It is slower coming off now but I do see the changes in clothes. I am still kinda following the induction phase.

I did a thing with eggs last night, something like a quiche but crustless. Eggs, cheese, spinach, green onion, broccoli. Had it with a green salad, it made a nice light but filling supper. I find I just use the book for finding things with the least carbs and then try out combinations that make nice meals. My focus is remaining at fueling my body to feel good and not worrying so much about how good it is. Still not missing the carbs which still has me stunned because I used to eat so many of them. Come on Spring, I want to get out and walk but it is kind of hard here after the big blizzard, all the walking trails are buried and the side walks are treacherous. Oh well I have the stationary bike but it is boring and seems more like work than a nice walk outside.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 4:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, I am glad to hear you lost 12 lbs. That is awsome! Are you doing any exercises? It really helps to do some or walk for 35-45 minutes a day. My weight was at a stand still during Dec and Jan too. I know how you feel about "THE SCALE". If I get on and have lost a few, it's a good friend to have, if I don't, then I think it's evil. Don't give up, you will lose more soon.

Earthmother, That is really cool to lose 80 lbs! Whenever I get to that point, I will be so HAPPY (and not GRUMPY). I just can't stand how I lost about 30 lbs so quick and now I'm doddling.

I've been trying to read Atkins Essentials, and in the book it gives a list of food you don't have to limit. And on that list is eggs. But each egg is 1 carb net. So how and why is it an unlimited item we can have? I usually have about 6 a day, breakfast and snacks. Also the gram counter book that is from Atkins is off a bit. First thing in the book is beverages, and says the Atkins shakes ALL of them are 2 carbs, but the van, reg choc, and straw are 1 carb on the can label.?. So I dunno what to believe.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 4:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LLkoolaid, Congratulations on you're 36lbs lose! I am about 38 right now. It is such an awesome feeling is'nt it? I have a couple pairs of size 36 pants I bought, as I was gaining all this weght, as a reason to lose and maybe one day I'd fit into them. I thought it was a waste of $$, but now my hopes are going back up.

Llkoolaid
Member

08-01-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
grumpy, it is so nice to have someone at the same stage as I am. It does feel great, I bought a pair of pants 2 sizes small by mistake for myself just before Christmas and it was to far and I was too lazy to take them back. They are now my best fitting pair, I love it. My goal was 50 lbs for the summer and then set a new one, so 14 more to go doesn't seem out of reach at all. I have a long way to go and when I break it down in smaller sections it doesn't seem impossible.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grumpy,
An egg is .6 carbs. Eating six eggs a day sounds like too much cholestrol. How about snacking on nuts, which have good fats, as well as fiber and other nutrients. I had posted a link to a carb index a few weeks ago. The carbs on the shake can are accurate, the guide can be referring to a different shake or old formula.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Congrats to you both on your 30+ loss. I am exercising but not as much as I should. I joined a womans gym and like it alot. Its just so hard to go on my days off. I am SO lazy!

I just found a store here that has over 850 low carb products. I know I always say not to use them, and I dont. but I do allow myself some condiments. They had a Walden Farms chocolate sauce that was 0 carbs. I mix that with some splenda and the whipping cream and it tastes just like mousse.

They also had a vitamin in powder form that has all the things I need. I bought something and it gets stuck in my throat so this is great. I mix it in my "mousse" and never know I am taking vitamins.

The one Atkins thing I read said that an egg is the perfect food so I dont think they mind if you eat quite a bit of them.

I don't like the Atkins carb counter. I have that one plus the "Dana Carpenters Carb Gram Counter" and I think hers is much more indepth.

I am really proud of us all. We are going to look damn good by summer!

PS- the quiche sounds great!

Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just came across this thread and congratulations to all you "losers"! You all seem to be doing a wonderful job. My personal story is a large weight gain and two years of sorting out thyroid meds until my weight stabilized, then a year long struggle of exercise and low fat controlled calories to absolutely no avail. I then read about Atkins and picked up the book. I started June 9/03 and to date have lost 47lbs, 15 more to go! I find this way of eating very easy to follow and actually eat more veggies that I ever did before. I still try to maintian the induction level of 20 carbs a day but modified with some additional food choices.

Fabnsab, eggs in moderation are fine, but they can lead to excessive cholestrol whether you are on Atkins or not. I use the cartons of eggs that are in a liquid form (80% less cholestrol) and a carton of egg whites to make a crustless quiche that generally gets me thru a week of breakfasts. In July/03 my cholesteral was so-so, but as of November it was back in the normal range, if you are American your numbers are a little different in the calculations than ours in Canada so I won't bother with numbers.

Good luck to everyone you are all an inspiration.


Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Otay, I'm trying out Fabsnab's FABULOUS chicken recipe tonight. Got all the fixins, thawing the chicken. Colossus is intent on really getting the Atkins thing going around here (I've done it before) so I'm trying to keep the meals interesting. Fab, he loves chicken and he loves cheese. I'm hoping this will be a hit. Thanks so much for posting the recipe!!!

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No prob, GAL. Trust me, you'll love it! It makes this diet so much easier when you feel you have figured some things out to rig. It feels more normal.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, how do you make your parm chicken nuggets? Is it up in the thread? I like to send him to work with a bag of surprise treats that he can have on Atkins, and they sound right up his alley.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 2:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, nevermind I found them, Fabsnab, in one of your Feb. 12 posts.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ummmm - oh . . . my . . . gawd!!!! Fabsnab, that chicken was so great Colossus promised me all kinds of wall-banging, chandelier-swinging, slap-em-up, tie-em-down sex between every bite. I just sent him upstairs to shave so we can get started. WOO HOO!!! Thanks Fab (he hasn't even tried the parm chicken nuggets yet - I already have his treat bag packed up for tomorrow and told him he's not allowed to peek. I'll expect a matinee around noon. LOL!!)

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 12:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, I need to talk to my husband because all I got was a "its great honey!"!!!

I am soo glad you liked it. It is one of my life savers. I make the chicken nuggets every week now for snacks.

I just found a 0 carb marinara from Walden Farms and all their stuff is awesome so I bought it. I am going to "bread" my chicken with the parm mixture then bake it with the marinara and mozz cheese for chicken parmesan. I hope thats another keeper.

I'll let you guys know how it goes. Maybe hubby will react similar to Colossus this time!

GAL, I think its great that you're helping him stick to this diet. It can get hard if you're not cooking inclined but with your supprt, I am sure he'll be a success story soon!

Cancunkid
Member

10-01-2003

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay I am back. Took a few days off to spend with my best friend who's grandfather age 90 died. You would know stress and down home farm community cooking did me in a bit. I had cake....several slices. It rocked but I freaked when I got back home and saw 5 lbs up on the scale but I knew that was probably water and I was right I am now at the lowest yet. Someone said if you get stuck too long go off and splurge on something for 48 hours it can help jump start your metabolism. I wouldn't recommend it but it seems to have helped me. I have now lost 29 lbs since Jan 10. I really think if I laid off the sunflower seeds I would be lower just crave that salt at tom (yesterday). I missed coming here while I was gone. Missed seeing how everyone was doing and everyones positive energy. No great finds while I was gone except there is a Russell Stovers outlet less than 8 miles from my house! LOL they give samples....I actually sampled enough to have intestinal distress which I had not had before. Ugh those are off limits for a while. Glad everyone is doing so well. :-)

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just started this diet yesterday. I don't know if I can keep it up and it has only been one day!