Starting 02/10-02/11??

[MrsBrittney]

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Whats the 1 min Flaxseed Chocolate Muffin? I'm curious but I'm also wondering if it contains any illegal ingredients for this phase.

So I decided to try the Spaghetti Squash w/Cheesy Alfredo Sauce recipe tonight and I must say I am pleasantly surprised! I'll definately add it to the routine again for dinners - and we have so many leftovers, it looks like it'll be an identical dinner tomorrow - or I'll toss the "noodles" with a buttery garlic sauce and some shrimp!

[MrsBrittney]

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Oh! And congrats on the walking, Ana! I need to get more exercise in!

[theamazingunderdog]

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Mrs Brittney! Tell about the spaghetti squash. I have always been curious about those, but have never tried one. Can you describe the texture, or am I just going to have to be brave? You cut it in half, and it's got noodly things inside, right??? LOL-ing at myself...!

[kristi2578]

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Here is what spaghetti squash looks like, before and after...it's so delicious!




http://scottegan.typepad.com/photos/...tti_squash.JPG



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/...861e4b.jpg?v=0

[Hot_Mama]

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Thanks Theamazingunderdog........That's very interesting about the candida causing cravings. And I have done a little "cheating". Let me explain, after 48 hours I got incredibly sick, so much so that it scared me and so I yelled for my husband to bring me some sugar....I scarfed down an entire chocolate hostess pie and within minutes I was better. I continued induction as if it never occured and 48 hours later it happened again, this time I opted for a healthier DanActive yogurt drink (6 carbs) and some banana chips. And again I continued induction as if it never occured. Probably not the best thing to do, but I don't do it because it sounds yummy, it's because the "withdrawal attacks" are very intense and scary. So is it still cheating? Maybe not, the few extra banana chips that I ate a little later were probably not necessary.. But I can see how it is a viscious cycle. I put a little sweet in my body and it wants more....

Kristi thanks for the pics of the spaghetti squash, never had it.....will pick some up tomorrow, it looks great!

So I bought a membership at Anytime Fitness three months ago, and this evening I went to work out (for the second time in three months) and I felt GREAT! I can't wait to go again Thursday. It's not the exercise that kills me, it's the getting off the couch, getting dressed and driving across town all without convincing myself that maybe tomorrow will be a better day to go

[Effie]

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It's not the exercise that kills me, it's the getting off the couch, getting dressed and driving across town all without convincing myself that maybe tomorrow will be a better day to go

You said it! That is exactly how I feel. I haven't exercised in months, and I currently don't belong to a gym. I want to lose at least 20 pounds before I'll think about joining a gym. In the meantime, I'm just trying to walk as much as I can, which is hard when there's snow on the ground and no sidewalks where I live. Excuses, excuses!

Today's menu:
Breakfast - 4 slices of bacon. Too lazy to make eggs.
Lunch - 2 thin pork sirloins, 1 cup of cauliflower with cheese and a dollop of sour cream (tastes like faux mac & cheese - I swear!)
Snack - 1 cup of celery sticks, 1 mozzarella stick
Dinner - I've got 2 rib eyes in the fridge that I'll probably grill on my indoor grill, and it looks like I need another cup of salad veggies, so I'll probably just do a boring iceberg salad with shredded cheese and ranch dressing. Oh! And maybe some bacon. Nothing makes iceberg lettuce taste good like bacon!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

[MrsBrittney]

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Morning everyone!! I like this little rollcall we have going! =) The spaghetti squash was really easy to cook - I've never even purchased one before and I have about zero patience for difficult cooking so I was nervous but yeah, you open it up, and its got some seeds/dark orange you just pull out and then the rest you could nearly pull out with your bare hands and it would still be noodle shaped.

Also, that little squash made a LOT more noodles than I had anticipated - looks like we'll be eating it again tonight! LOL .. Its somewhat sweet. Not quite a fruit, but not quite a vegetable. Bland-ish, which is how I prefer some of my veggies LOL. I'm not very adventurous yet in that department. It works fine with the cheese sauce, I really liked it - but just note that it isn't "spaghetti" texture. Its soft and pliable but has more crunch.

This morning we decided to test our ketostix to see if we've made it into ketosis. I felt bad because mine turned a decent shade of purple but my hubbie's was still at trace - he was so frustrated. :/

[MrsBrittney]

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Todays Meals

Breakfast: Last slice of the Cheeseburger Quiche, lol
Lunch: Tuna mix made with tuna, mayo, and 1/2 a cucumber
Snacks: 2 Laughing Cow wedges
Dinner: Spaghetti Squash "Noodles" with more alfredo sauce and some shrimp
"Sweets": Blueberry tea, 1 cup coffee with 1 tbsp Coffeemate SF Vanilla and 1 tbsp heavy cream
= 20.6 carbs/13 carbs from veggies

[Minu258]

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wow Britt...u r on the money to the T thats great!! maybe i'll also try to get the sphegetti sauce I wonder if Safeway carries it and also does anyone know where the DaVinci Syrup and Carbquick are available? I don't have a walmart nearby and I did not see any at the safeway last night...so last night was good..had some grilled chicken with bacon cheese lettuce n tomatoes but this morning ...not so good...we werent sure if work was gonna be called off due to the bad weather...i was counting on it so slept in but was told to report to work so left without getting any breakfast in but considering I woke up at 9am...i think i'll run down to the cafe in around 11:30 and make me an egg salad might have to get some coffee to hold up till then...dinner tonight will be the mushroom and spinach quiche which I am super excited about making when I get home

[kristi2578]

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I really need to try to start using some recipes. I just haven't sat down to plan anything out. I've got that link for that low carb website that was posted in another thread, and a lot of the recipes look delicious. I need to be more planned out like some of you are. I'm just kinda playing it by ear right now. Probably not a good way to go!

[Minu258]

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i'm like u too kristi...just play it by the ear but ur right we really need to plan it out and know what we r going to put in our mounth the next time we r hungry!

[MrsBrittney]

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I definately have play-it-by-ear days - like yesterday when my lunch turned out to be lunch meat (oops!) and now that I'm out of quiche, I'll need to actually make breakfast. LOL.

[theamazingunderdog]

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I'm feeling frustrated this morning. I'm doing better and better at not cheating, but I still haven't found time to get to the store and get more veggies and some ketostix.

On the other hand, I measured myself last night and added a thread on the stats board.

Was that ever a wake up. I have 50 inch hips. Can you say "WHAT THE....!!" I had nooooo idea. so there's a big motivator.

I'm not tooo busy at work, but I have a lot of eyes around here checking on me... lol... so I'll find something to do and check in later. Good morning everyone!

[Alien Monkey]

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Good Morning all!!!! Wow the board is already buzzing, thats so great. Well Im in day 3 and checked my ketostix and Im in the middle with a small trace. Not sure if that normal. Im guessing it is since im only in day 3.

Breakfast was 2 eggs and left over pork chops diced for a scamble. Lunch will be a salad. Snacking on pork rinds and egg salad. Dinner will be a steak and some steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Hmm Im wondering if im getting enough fat to get me into ketosis quicker. Maybe I can add some butter and saute the veggies instead. What do you all think? I dont have DANDR so Im using this board and what I remember from the last time I read the book when I borrowed it from a friend. I know its important to get your 20gms of veggies and I think I have been good with that. My water intake is also good.

Well I have a meeting coming up in 15 min so I better get going. Have a good one everybody!!!!

Lica

[philliha]

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This morning we decided to test our ketostix to see if we've made it into ketosis. I felt bad because mine turned a decent shade of purple but my hubbie's was still at trace - he was so frustrated. :/

Remember guys, being in ketosis is like being pregnant, you're either there or you're not. So trace amounts is just as good as deep purple. Actually, most people here would argue that showing trace is actually better, because you tend to show a deeper color if you're dehydrated.

Happy Inductioning!