Happy Friday - Roll Call

[dixie77]

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Are you using canned pumpkin or fresh?
I really want to try this, this weekend since I have been dying for something sweet!
I need to go hit up the recipe boards

Canned - Libby's 100% pure pumpkin...found it in the baking section of the store. It totally killed my "I am dying for a peanut butter cup or a diet dr pepper" craving. I only used 1 oz cream cheese (1 third of the little 3 oz bars).

[mitzimarie]

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Are you using canned pumpkin or fresh?

Kim, make sure and get what Kristy described... the 100% pure pumpkin. The canned "pumpkin pie filling" is right next to the pure pumpkin on the shelf, so just make sure to pick up the correct can.

Enjoy!

[tmn]

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oh man, NOT feeling well today. yesterday i found i didn't eat enough at all (815 cals). I went out to eat and ordered a cheese plate appetizer (hehe, very atkins friendly!) and a salad. The salad turned out to be one of those very small side salads...that was just spinach. I was really disappointed , especially because everyone else in the group ordered dessert and I was still very hungry.

That said, I didn't cheat. But I got back to the room at 10:30, I thought my best bet was just to go to sleep hungry. So i woke up today feeling totally drained.

But I just went to eat a nice salad and chicken. Still feeling kinda yucky though.

Maybe it's the two final exams I have tomorrow.

Yeah...that's probably it, actually.

Oh dear! Get some fish and more filling vegetables in you. You want that brain food and reduce the stress on your body before exams. Lots of water, too. IF you can, get a bit of a nap in this afternoon. (I know, easier said than done during finals...) Wishing you the best on your tests.

[tryingagain]

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Thank you Mitzi! I may just try that this weekend!
And thank you Kristy! I can't wait because I have been having dreams of peanut butter! LOL

[mitzimarie]

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Thank you Mitzi!

You are very welcome, sweetie!

[Arkiematt]

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howdy yall. finished my written portion of my exam late last night. took about 10 hours total. did my oral exam this morning, was 3 and a half hours of torture. 4 professors grilling me with the goal of making me feel stupid. i passed and now can move on. we had a celebratory lunch afterword and i cheated in grand style. i have been planning on cheating today since i got on atkins. ill be going back on induction starting this moment. the food was good for a bite or two then it was disgusting to be honest. im now shaking and feel like crap afterword. cant wait to pass this from my system and be back in ketosis.

[tryingagain]

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Terry your eagle cam....
I JUST SAW THE MOM FEED THE BABIES!! SO CUTE
Go look now, you can clearly see both babies and they are oh my god adorable!

[diwitch]

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Terry your eagle cam....
I JUST SAW THE MOM FEED THE BABIES!! SO CUTE
Go look now, you can clearly see both babies and they are oh my god adorable!

Awwww, you're right, they are adorable!

[beebparis]

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thanks, tmn! studying away.

[Sheepie]

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did my oral exam this morning, was 3 and a half hours of torture. 4 professors grilling me with the goal of making me feel stupid. i passed

Hooray on passing! Three and a half hours sounds just awful. What are you studying? I'm a little sorry that your cheat wasn't more satisfying, but now you can celebrate again with some real food! LOL!

[julirama723]

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Late checking in today!

Today was the school Talent Show, so I've been rehearsing, practicing, and preparing since 7am. I am super-tired, and I might actually take an extra day of rest this week. The show went well, and I think the performers enjoyed themselves.

I'm down 1/2 pound this week, even though it's TOM. (Sorry if that's too much information, fellas.) I'll take measurements tomorrow. I hope I lost some inches, too!

I'm looking forward to the weekend...I hope everyone has a great remainder of their Friday!

[Mickkey]

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I'm getting here late too Julie, congrats on the loss.

You too ncarolina!! Good to know you're feeling better!

Speedyturtle.... hope you bounce back tomorrow, and feel better. Not getting any sleep affects everything in your day.


I'm in such a good mood today because I've lost 4 pounds. The scales have been going up and down for weeks and finally stuck! My clothes have been much looser and I could feel it, but the scales weren't recording it, until today. So everyone who's waiting on those scales to change...hang on, it'll happen. Hope everyone is feeling much better today.

Sheepie, enjoy the mint julep! What a nice tradition with your Mom.

Jess, glad to see your post. We need you here Woman, we miss you.

Best of luck to all who are taking exams!!

[Mickkey]

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Oh Morning Glory, I meant to say sorry for the SNOW and if it makes you feel any better... the sunny south is gearing up for a terrific storm coming my way today ..looks wicked! You're right it does affect your moods.

[Arkiematt]

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Hooray on passing! Three and a half hours sounds just awful. What are you studying? I'm a little sorry that your cheat wasn't more satisfying, but now you can celebrate again with some real food! LOL!

i am working on my PhD in cell and molecular biology, spefically immunology and aging.
im acutally glad my cheat wasn't satifsying. its kind of like when i quit smoking. i broke down one night when i was out drinking and smoked, it was horrible and i woke up the next day knowing that i would never do it again. i am having the same feeling about food loaded with carbs.

[tmn]

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howdy yall. finished my written portion of my exam late last night. took about 10 hours total. did my oral exam this morning, was 3 and a half hours of torture. 4 professors grilling me with the goal of making me feel stupid. i passed and now can move on. we had a celebratory lunch afterword and i cheated in grand style. i have been planning on cheating today since i got on atkins. ill be going back on induction starting this moment. the food was good for a bite or two then it was disgusting to be honest. im now shaking and feel like crap afterword. cant wait to pass this from my system and be back in ketosis.

Holy smokes! Bravo, Matt! Can't even imagine what that test was like.

What's the deal on the shakiness and feeling like crap just from one slip-up?? What's happening in the body when we take in the junk like that? I'd really like a visual to understand and help resist temptations.