Friday - Roll Call

**diwitch** · May 11, 2007, 04:58 AM

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Good morning STACer's (& Scooter),

I see you got the day right Scooter, good job!

I agree, planning is everything. For me that means, everyday. Right after breakfast, I make my salad (almost always cucumber), DH's salads, put those totals along with breakfast into the software, to see where we are on carbs left. Then I decide on dinner, pull meat out of freezer, decide on veggies, plug that into software, so then I know what we have left for lunch and snacks.

I keep a running list of what is in the freezer downstairs, as well as the upstairs freezer so I know when I am running low on chicken breasts, pork chops, shrimp etc. I also keep a running grocery list, when I get low on something I just add it to the list. Oh yeah, I am way into the planning thing.

Hey, I tried that muffin a minute this morning, they are great! I think I am going to try leaving out the splenda and cinnamon, adding onion powder and see how they do for a sandwich muffin. For anyone who missed it yesterday, here is the link:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=43179

And speaking of recipes, Scooter, make sure you let me know how the frozen portabellas turn out.

**MissyMiss** · May 11, 2007, 05:09 AM

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Good Morning all! For me, the weekends is a time when I plan for the upcoming week (work)..I make large batches of meals, that way I have lots of choices for the week.

It has been so hot the last few days, and today is no exception. I am actually looking forward to the weekend because it will be in the 60-70s. It's just so humid here when it gets hot, and even hotter in my bedroom (2nd level).

Anyone doing anything special for Mother's day this weekend? Nothing planned here...I know the 3 kids were each making something special in school!

Oh! My coworker that I turned on to Atkins has lost almost 20lbs! She started about 2 weeks after me..I am really proud because she read the book, and has been following perfectly..most people that I know, in real life, that have tried..don't take the time to fully understand it to reap the benefits.

Also my husband was down to 186lbs yesterday!! We had a talk about when he would really start moving up in OWL..he seems to be steadily now losing at least 3lbs a week, and I'm kinda nervous that he is not taking the right steps to move up some in OWL if he wants to continue to maintain this WOE. He is 6'2, but has a very thin build so he looks fine now..he has a little "stomach" buldge..and he kept saying he wanted to continue doing what he's doing until that is gone.

**mrs.davis1021** · May 11, 2007, 05:14 AM

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Morning all! Im getting ready for work and running a little bit behind, so I just wanted to pop in and say HAPPY FRIDAY! I hope everyone has a great day!

P.S. I made it through yesterday just fine. Thanks for the encouragment!

**SandyL2002** · May 11, 2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally posted by diwitch

Good morning STACer's (& Scooter),

Hey, I tried that muffin a minute this morning, they are great! I think I am going to try leaving out the splenda and cinnamon, adding onion powder and see how they do for a sandwich muffin. For anyone who missed it yesterday, here is the link:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=43179

And speaking of recipes, Scooter, make sure you let me know how the frozen portabellas turn out.

Make sure you let us know how the muffin turns out with using onion powder.. cause I read somewhere not to leave the Splenda out it will be nasty..but the onion powder might make a difference..

Oh I forgot..even the kids said the muffin smelled really good.. But at $5.00 for the little bag of Flax Meal they aren't getting any..lol

**Sheepie** · May 11, 2007, 05:46 AM

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Happy Friday! Yea!

Lisa (Sassilee), I know this is going to be a tough weekend for you. Nothing like Mother's Day to bring you down when you're going through IF treatment. Since you came here for support with Atkins, I'm guessing that you have a board for IF support too. I hope so. There are some really good ones out there. Whatever you do, stick to the plan. I'm sure you know that low carb diets are recommended for IF patients and it really seems to help both women and men! It may not seem like it now, but you have a bright future with tons of possibilities out there. When we first started treatment, the procedure we needed didn't even exist yet! Try to stay strong and focused.

**SandyL2002** · May 11, 2007, 05:53 AM

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Good Morning Everyone.. Its a Sunny warm day here in VA... Jamestown 400th celebration is going on Today, Saturday and Sunday.. President comes on Sunday.. So you know I am avoiding that side of town... There is a huge Golf Tournament going on too...

I will agree with Scooter... PLAN.. I plan ahead.. everywhere I go or plan to go for the week. I am getting a little ticked off with my husbands family cause no one has called about Mother's Day and I need to know what I have to bring and what I can eat there on Sunday. Hopefully I will get an email.. My sil said we might have Barbecue.. I said Make sure that you don't add sauce on mine.. She said YUCK.. I said NO..I cannot eat the sauce it has Sugar... Now this is the SIL that isn't suppose to be eating Sugar either...and is always complaining about how her stomach hurts all the time..

Speaking of stomachs..that is one area that has GREATLY improved.. I had my gallbladder out two years ago..and anything I ate went right through me.. I don't seem to have that issue anymore

I am not a big Salad person... So I rarely have a Salad at home... I save those for when I am going to be out.. I am still hoping for that grill on Mother's Day...I use to have one...hubby took it to the hunt club and it got broken.. IF I get one for Mother's Day I am going to need some tips.. I LOVE chicken on the grill but don't know what to add on it...

MissyMiss..that is wonderful that your co-worker is doing so well and that the two of you can support each other.. And Hubby too he is doing a great job.. Is hubby exercising to lose that little tummy? cause sometimes they don't just go away...

Wow I didn't mean to be so winded today...but ya'll should be use to that by now...lol Oh I am down another pound today

Have an awesome Friday!

**Outback Jess** · May 11, 2007, 05:57 AM

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Hey good morning...just came in from a run...it's going to be hot in hotlanta today...the humidity is already up and at em...pouring sweat....ahhh summertime, I don't like it at all.

**Scooterjam** · May 11, 2007, 05:59 AM

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OMG - How terrible of me!!!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all you wonderful ladies!!!!!! I am so bad. How bout 'planning' for that!! Yikes!!!!

Muffin recipe sounds cool, I agree, a little onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder mix.....kind of like an everything bagel....but not the carbs!!! Di let us know for sure!!

Sounds like everybody has some plans of their own already in store!! Excellent job everybody!!!

**SandyL2002** · May 11, 2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally posted by Scooterjam

OMG - How terrible of me!!!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all you wonderful ladies!!!!!! I am so bad. How bout 'planning' for that!! Yikes!!!!

Muffin recipe sounds cool, I agree, a little onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder mix.....kind of like an everything bagel....but not the carbs!!! Di let us know for sure!!

Sounds like everybody has some plans of their own already in store!! Excellent job everybody!!!

Scooter you haven't tried the muffin? It was much easier to fix then the Revolution Rolls that I haven't attempted again. And it was so cool that it came out of my coffee cup..lol

**julirama723** · May 11, 2007, 06:02 AM

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Hey all, just a quick check-in!

I'm down 2.75 inches and 1.5 pounds this week. I am firmly in the 180s! I'm glad it's friday, and I plan on drinking lots of water today (I feel a bit dehydrated, grrr.)

Have a great day, STACers!

**SandyL2002** · May 11, 2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally posted by julirama723

Hey all, just a quick check-in!

I'm down 2.25 inches and 1.5 pounds this week. I am firmly in the 180s! I'm glad it's friday, and I plan on drinking lots of water today (I feel a bit dehydrated, grrr.)

Have a great day, STACers!

WOOO HOO that is awesome!

**tmn** · May 11, 2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally posted by SandyL2002

My sil said we might have Barbecue.. I said Make sure that you don't add sauce on mine.. She said YUCK.. I said NO..I cannot eat the sauce it has Sugar... Now this is the SIL that isn't suppose to be eating Sugar either...and is always complaining about how her stomach hurts all the time.

You know, I know people who are struggling with their diabetes and unstable blood sugar. I look at what they're eating and try to suggest they try Atkins. But it continually falls on deaf ears. It's heartbreaking because I've read from so many others how they've gotten rid of their diabetes problems with Atkins. What can you do, though??

Originally posted by SandyL2002

Speaking of stomachs..that is one area that has GREATLY improved.. I had my gallbladder out two years ago..and anything I ate went right through me.. I don't seem to have that issue anymore

You aren't kidding! If my breakfast includes a couple slices of toast, ZOOM!! Thankfully, the Veggie Challenge helped me figure out how to take care of the constipation problem I have instead. REALLY hoping to stop taking supplements to help that out. Maybe soon!

There's a really good brocolli salad you may be interested and that'll be safe for you. I'm going to make it, too, although I'm going to have to figure out what to do with the sweetner part of it. I'll dig out the recipe and post it here...

**tmn** · May 11, 2007, 06:15 AM

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http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/broccoli_salad.html

BROCCOLI SALAD

1 bunch fresh broccoli, finely chopped, raw, about 1 pound
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped, 2 1/2 ounces
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
12 ounces bacon, chopped and fried until crisp
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

My own recipe also calls for a can of chopped up waterchestnuts and 1/2 to 1 c of raisisn. The original recipe uses 1/2 cup sugar; this one has the Splenda. I'm not too sure how the heck I'm going to deal with that yet for myself.

Otherwise, this is totally delicious and addicting! When some others heard I was going to bring this Sunday, they got excited about it.

**SandyL2002** · May 11, 2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally posted by tmn

You know, I know people who are struggling with their diabetes and unstable blood sugar. I look at what they're eating and try to suggest they try Atkins. But it continually falls on deaf ears. It's heartbreaking because I've read from so many others how they've gotten rid of their diabetes problems with Atkins. What can you do, though??

You aren't kidding! If my breakfast includes a couple slices of toast, ZOOM!! Thankfully, the Veggie Challenge helped me figure out how to take care of the constipation problem I have instead. REALLY hoping to stop taking supplements to help that out. Maybe soon!

There's a really good brocolli salad you may be interested and that'll be safe for you. I'm going to make it, too, although I'm going to have to figure out what to do with the sweetner part of it. I'll dig out the recipe and post it here...

I have a broccoli salad recipe..and I used Splenda in it.. Splenda doesn't bother me. The family LOVED it at Easter and ate it all.. I told them I was getting mine first...lol

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