Friday Roll Call

[SandyL2002]

Good Morning again everyone! Where are you lazy bones this morning? Its Friday and how have you done this week Me I did pretty good.. I went to my aerobics class twice.. I had it penciled in on my calendar cause its so easy to skip it.

I am working part time at a Christian Retreat Center.. in the kitchen.. Constantly I have to resist yummy things But I do it.. There is a Salad bar every single day..so I have no excuses.. Today I am taking some leftover Steak to have on a salad... YUMMMMMMY

Have a great legal day!

[Prettycricket]

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Good morning! I guess this is an early bird board! I've never seen so many listed as viewing the forums as this morning! I'm happy to have found some answers, but it makes for a very INCONVENIENT food setting. Eggs, meat and veggies can be very limiting. I miss cheese..... Leaving for vacation tonight-- I'm more excited than the kids. I can't wait to see DC and all of the sights! I'm hoping for an amazing scale-less week and a great reward for when I do finally weigh in next week! Good luck to everyone this week!

CONGRATS to Sandy on hitting the -25 !!! Woo hoo!

[SandyL2002]

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Good morning! I guess this is an early bird board! I've never seen so many listed as viewing the forums as this morning! I'm happy to have found some answers, but it makes for a very INCONVENIENT food setting. Eggs, meat and veggies can be very limiting. I miss cheese..... Leaving for vacation tonight-- I'm more excited than the kids. I can't wait to see DC and all of the sights! I'm hoping for an amazing scale-less week and a great reward for when I do finally weigh in next week! Good luck to everyone this week!

CONGRATS to Sandy on hitting the -25 !!! Woo hoo!

Good Morning.. There are so many cool things to see in D.C...How long are you going to be there? I have been thinking cheese might be the reason I am slow losing too but man I am not ready to give it up yet...lol

[Prettycricket]

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Oh Sandy--do the spit test! I've only done 3 days of no dairy/no smoked meats and I lost 6 pounds!! After THIRTY days of eating leagally and virtually NO losses!! I added probiotics and cut all that out.

We're actually going to be staying in Williamsburg and we're going for a week. I'm planning 2 days in DC. I'm an avid photographer, so I KNOW I will be in heaven! We'll go to Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. We have a timeshare, so we travel 2 weeks every year and have a big list of everywhere we want to experience! It's helped us do a lot.

[tmn]

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What kind of cheeses are you guys talking about? Julie discovered something about the (conveniently) shredded cheeses. They contain potato starch. I had to switch and start grating my own cheese. And not take in more than 2 oz. a day...IIRC, which I may not...

[Outback Jess]

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What's a spit test? My daughter inhales cheese! I'll be more careful with shredded cheeses too....But Ive eaten alot of shredded cheeses and not been effect, but my daughter has been a very slow looser! Maybe these are reasons why...she could me much more sensitive than I....

[Prettycricket]

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Terry~ it's ANY cheese. They all can have mold and that helps the yeast along. I never heard that about the shredded cheese though. I mainly used that because of convenience. Interesting!

[Prettycricket]

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http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=45544


Hey Jess! It's in that thread that I linked. First thing in the a.m. spit into a glass of water. If your spit grows legs and tentacles that go down to the bottom, or if it sinks and you see little particles in the water--that is an indicator of yeast overgrowth. Google it and you will see a list of about 25 symptoms this can cause. It also can affect weight loss. After 30 patient days and an all of a sudden 6 lbs. off---I'm a believer!

[tmn]

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...ewww, spit test... I'm outta here!

[Sheepie]

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Good morning everyone! I haven't done the spit test (ick factor) but I've read about it. I was taking oil of oregano for awhile, but I can't even remember to take my vitamin. Oh yeah, vitamin!! BRB (Be Right Back) There! Vitamin taken!

Have a great day and a great weekend everyone!

[SandyL2002]

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Oh Sandy--do the spit test! I've only done 3 days of no dairy/no smoked meats and I lost 6 pounds!! After THIRTY days of eating leagally and virtually NO losses!! I added probiotics and cut all that out.

We're actually going to be staying in Williamsburg and we're going for a week. I'm planning 2 days in DC. I'm an avid photographer, so I KNOW I will be in heaven! We'll go to Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. We have a timeshare, so we travel 2 weeks every year and have a big list of everywhere we want to experience! It's helped us do a lot.

I have done the spit test once before...But I didn't use a fresh class of water.. Will have to do it again..

I actually live in Williamsburg.. I prefer Jamestown over Colonial Williamsburg.. You have a nice trip planned..

[SandyL2002]

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What kind of cheeses are you guys talking about? Julie discovered something about the (conveniently) shredded cheeses. They contain potato starch. I had to switch and start grating my own cheese. And not take in more than 2 oz. a day...IIRC, which I may not...

I use a lot of cream cheese..and shredded and I know I need to grate my own..but I am too lazy..lol

[julirama723]

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Morning all!

I did my measurements today, and I'm down .5 inches in my chest, waist, and abdomen for a total of 1.5 inches lost. Tomorrow I weigh in, hoping for a good number! But I'm incredibly happy about those inches...I want my waist to keep shrinking and shrinking...

As for the cheese, I gave up shredded cheese. My body can't handle potatoes, so I thought it wise to give up potato starch, too. I had a rough couple days emotionally which was interesting. I don't know if it was unrelated, or if it was some sort of wierd detox from the preservatives and additives that I gave up? Either way, I lost 2 pounds last week, which was amazing. Usually I'd only been losing one or staying the same. So now I just cut slices from those huge blocks that we buy (we buy Tillamook cheese in 2 pound blocks) and cut them into small chunks, rather than shredding. It takes a minute longer, and it's worth it for me.

Never say never. Don't say "this doesn't stall me" because it might very well be stalling you, but your body can still compensate. Always be on the lookout!

Today we will be busy, getting reading for the weekend. Geoff and I are going to Big Sky, for the MAB conference and awards. Geoff is up for an award, I hope he wins!!!

Have a great day, STACers!

[obkbbby]

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Good morning, everyone. I've actually thought that I may have candida overgrowth, as it goes hand in hand with gluten allergies, but I got out of the habit of taking probiotics every day. I need to start again. I'm usually very good about taking them when I've taken antibiotics. Will try the test this morning. (Just got up, so still good.)

Busy day today. Nanny's going to the doctor. Have to take the kittens to the no-kill shelter. (We've raised some kittens because their mother's milk dried up. We have lots of strays around our house. But we can't afford to keep them all. We already have three!) Have to go shopping for a birthday party tomorrow. Have to look for an outdoor rug for our screened-in porch. Have to go grocery shopping. Lots to do-da day (for those of you that remember Rolie Polie Olie on Disney).

Started Slim in 6 on Wednesday and can definitely feel the effects! Hopefully, inches are coming off!

Sandy - great job on going to aerobics!

Pretty - hope you have a great time in Williamsburg and DC. I live in VA, too. Lots of history and beautiful spaces!

Terry - how are you feeling?

Julie - Have a great time and good luck!

Sheepie and Jess and everyone else - Happy Friday!

[speedyturtle]

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Morning,
I think I am coming down with something, I am just exhausted. Have missed my vits for a week or so, not sure why, just forgot. Will put up a reminder today on my bathroom mirror. I hope thats it. Will find out what I am going to do for my new position at work today, so I need energy. this msg sounds depressing....hmmmmm
*pictures herself actually exercising and feeling GREAT and drinking water* there thats better. cya later.