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    Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

    Hi everyone! I am new to the Century Club, but not to Atkins. This is my THIRD time on, and my final time. I am determined to get this unhealthy weight off of my behind.
    I had a wonderful success about a year ago. I lost about 45 pounds in 5 weeks. I lost pretty steady, and was so excited, that I found myself getting off of it slowly but surely. Why I did that, I do not know!
    I also tend to weigh myself daily. I know, I know, a BIG no no!! I am now putting up my scales, and weighing only every two weeks.
    Also, I seem to strict myself on eating on Atkins. I don't like Flaxmeal/Flaxseed, and alot of the recipes are tasteless to me. I just eat fresh vegetables, raw or boiled or grilled, chicken, bacon, lobster and shrimp. From time to time I will eat a small beef jerky stick or some pork grinds. Whenever I would crave something sweet, I would have one of those sugar-free jello servings cups, with a little bit of cool whip, or have a few sips of Atkins Advantage shakes ( around TOM ). I seemed to have lost at a very steady pace. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what I might like? Please help! I don't want to fail again! I start June 1st, and already bought fresh vegetables, cream cheese, etc.
    I just love this site! I get so much inspiration at looking at the before/during/after photos. I have over 100 pounds to lose. My goal is 160. I am ONLY taking it 10 pounds at a time so it doesn't seem so much and hopeless. Thanks for listening.
    Restart Atkins: 3/08/2009
    HW:313
    SW:257
    CW: 244.1
    Mini Goal: 180 (by July )





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    Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

    Hi Misty! This is my third and final time too I'm actually foloowing the 2002 book this time. The 85 version was too lenient for my total lack of willpower
    I like to have snack stuff ready. There are a lot of chickens running around without wings, and piggies without ribs I precook those and they just need a few minutes reheating when I'm in a munching mood.
    have you tried Jicama? It's acutally nice and sweet when raw. Just cut it up like an apple. Goes good with a lemon-sourcream dip too!





    290 lbs. on 11/02/07 Goal: 145 lbs. or size 14 whichever comes first!

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      Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

      I have never tried Jicama. Don't think I've ever heard of it to be honest with you. Obviously it's a vegetable. Do you eat it raw like an apple? I might have to try that. Give me something new and different to snack on. Thanks !
      Restart Atkins: 3/08/2009
      HW:313
      SW:257
      CW: 244.1
      Mini Goal: 180 (by July )





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        Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

        Try 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1 oz. cream cheese, 1 pkg Splenda & 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well & enjoy. It is like having pumpkin cheesecake. Some people use 2 oz of cream cheese but it was too much for me.

        Also check out this web site: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home
        "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

        Glenda
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        "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
        "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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          Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

          Thank you **OzLover**! I love pumpkin and that sounds yummy!! I will check out that site.
          Restart Atkins: 3/08/2009
          HW:313
          SW:257
          CW: 244.1
          Mini Goal: 180 (by July )





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            Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

            I add an egg to the mix since I like it to be a bit harder, and think it's easier if you nuke the cream cheese for about 10-15 seconds to make it soft so you can stir everything together...
            27/f/5'10"
            HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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              Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

              Hey Misty, Welcome to the CC! I too have been on Atkins before and failed only to find myself wondering why in the world I ever let myself get off track. This WOE is so easy and fulfilling.

              Linda's recipes on her website are awesome! My favorite is the "Just like stuffed mashed potatoes." You make it with cauliflower and it is yummy! I also like the pumpkin recipe too. You know you can be successful on this WOE b/c you've done it before. Good luck to you and I look forward to seeing you around the board.
              LIZ
              27/5'3''
              Highest: 365
              Restart: 352 on 10/1/07
              *Mini goal 3: 299*
              Goal: 150 (going skydiving!)

              The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!


              My First 5K! (that's me in the middle)






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                Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

                Since you live in Texas, I would think you would have been introduced to jicama--it's grown in Mexico and is used a lot in Tex-Mex foods. I fell in love with it, but have a hard time finding it on the East Coast. You usually find it near the potatoes in the store. I love it any way, but squeeze a little lime juice on it and a little sea salt and it is fantastic. If you don't know what it looks like, you will probably have to ask.

                People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                ~~Herodotus


                Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
                Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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                • #9
                  Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

                  Thank you to all of you! You're all such a big help! I think the reason why I got off Atkins before, was because I was bored with the eating the same things over and over. I added that link to my favorites. Thanks a bunch guys! I will be posting progress pictures monthly too, so watch out for them! Thanks again!
                  Restart Atkins: 3/08/2009
                  HW:313
                  SW:257
                  CW: 244.1
                  Mini Goal: 180 (by July )





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                    Re: Newbie to the Century Club, but not Atkins

                    Thank you **SunnySmiles**. Yes, I have seen those in stores, but thought it was some sort of potato. Yep, I live in Texas, but there's alot of things here I don't try!...lol.....I will go and pick some up in the morning. Thanks for all the help everyone.
                    Restart Atkins: 3/08/2009
                    HW:313
                    SW:257
                    CW: 244.1
                    Mini Goal: 180 (by July )





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