Looking for some buddies.

[shesays]

Re: Looking for some buddies.

2lbs down =)

[valleriek]

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I know it is just day 9, and I really shouldn't be weighing in at all, but my wt hasn't budged for a few days, kind of discouraging. I am only down 5-6 pounds, I was hoping for some outstanding results I guess. I am wondering how important exercise is? Cosidering I have been sick, I only walked a half hour, probably only 2 days the entire 9 days. I guess it is really important, what does Dr Atkins say about amount of exercise? I still didn't get my book in the mail yet. It is very difficult to get exercise in with the little one, but I do know the value of just walking!! I had the baby prematurely, at just 28 weeks, and I didn't have time to wait for an available nurse to wheel me down to the NICU to go see him, so the day after the c-section (after 3 mos of bedrest), I started walking down there on my own from the maternity ward, must have been like 3 blocks. NOthing was going to keep me away from that baby! (He turned out just perfect, btw!)

Once home, he was still at the hospital for 9 weeks, I drove to Duluth to see him evrey single day. I would have to walk about 10 mins from the ramp to the NICU to see him, and all that walking, I tell you, got me right down to my pre-pregnancy weight in like a month! Then I got the little guy home in November, and had to STAY home with him for the whole winter, literally, so he wouldn't be exposed to the public and get RSV. Kept him safe and healthy all winter, but put on 25 pounds! In just 6 months! I dunno, I guess the walking is a must. I have been pretty low key in getting any form of exercise for so long, I really just need to commit to it. Yeah, thanks for letting me sort that all out here! LOL I know what I need to do, but I just wanted to share my experience with simple walking! It is so important! I was just hoping the WOE would make a huge jumpstart for me, kinda bummed that it is not going to go that way. Maybe better put a Tae Bo vid in before the kids get up.

[billbazz]

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Hey all Good Morning!
falling behind a bit..seems like a million things on my plate, should be caught up by noon..will properly check in then
good day all

[billbazz]

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Val-
5-6 pounds is great..here is a quote I left for someone else--Excersice-- any-- amount is important as you know from all the walking you did

there are only 2 ways for the body to release the fat your burning up--
through your breath and WATER...unless your running everyday you will need the water. and not just that but it also keeps you hydrated and helps others with constipation issue's. I could not drink water also expecially cold water..now I can if it's room temp..seems to work for me.

[billbazz]

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Catching Up!

Elsie--not sure what challenge I will go for..see the 6 WEC challenge is almost up--maybe should go for the gusto..like the water one, the mile one, and the veggie one too. I wiegh in tommorrow..will decide then on moving or not..I do understand your reason's and Thank You.

Tired-Glad your checking in! and Happy thoughts to you too

Val--I agree with Elsie -You are doing awesome with Balancing what's going on in your life! and you had time to post recipes and with all that cooking and sharing advice and giving support for all the Buddy's
( it's the reason I gave you your first Rep point ) So glad you had a date night! and I'm still making mush too (all the same to the dog! he's in heaven --will have to try jello..geez been decades since I had it.
Buy a Pedometer at walmart -$1.19 - and attatch it to your sneaker..once you hit 5000 steps your in full burn of fat..start small and beat the amount you walked last..and if you get time they have a pedometer challenge here!

Tommorrow--I like it here too (but it'll be our secret feeling)
WTG--No hermit, get out there.

shesays--Congrad's-and hope induction is proceeding well

Hey Delia..hope it's going great for you too

Elsie--how you doing? better I hope! did you try a new recipe? I made the pizza..it's ok--really doesn't taste like cauliflower but really don't taste like pizza crust either..Made a perfect Quiche! Linda's Spinach and mushroom--left it on the stove to cool and mowed the lawn, came in and it was gone family and my daughter's girl friends thought is was a normal breakfast and ate it and loved it..guess it's ok..but the bad part is the I can still smell it thru the whole house ARRRRR where's that Dog!

[valleriek]

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Bill, they ate your qiche?? Oh, no! After all your hard work?? Geez!! At least the recipe was kid approved! LOL! My kids wouldn't touch anything with a mushroom, or with green in it. I am drinking the water, maybe even double time some days. *sigh* I guess I just need to hit the sidewalk, 5000 steps in a day?

What are rep points and how do you get them??

WHen you're done catching up with all you have to do, wanna study the cardio vascular system for me?

[Elsie150]

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shesays...2 pounds down...keep up the great work.

Val...any movement is good. Maybe taking the kids to the park. How old are they?? You know...5-6 pounds in 9 days is a good start. Yes...some do better , but some do worse as well! You still have 5 more days of induction left. Who knows what will happen. Post your menu...with everything you eat and drink in a typical day and maybe we can spot something. But it may be that that is just the way it will go for you. If so, don't be discouraged. It is still coming off. Did you ever figure out fitday?? I, personally, think you are doing a great job!!

Bill...LOL! Poor guy...sweating over a hot stove and not even getting to taste your creation! They should have left you a piece. You need a little toothpick sign to stick in your creations. At least you know it tasted good if there were no leftovers. Leave the Dog alone!!

I am feeling 99% better. I am going to try a flax recipe this morning. Will let you all know how it turned out. BTW...I started an induction recipe thread in this forum so feel free to add what you have tried to it if you like it. I think it will be very helpful to others.

Okay...off for breakfast and some remodelling. I will check in often today so I want to see some posts from my buddies!!!

[Elsie150]

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Val..rep points are points you can give to someone who you think did a good thing or job. Like Bill supporting you. Or if someone gave a good answer to your question or even someone else's question or did something nice ...was helpful..etc.

You can give them to someone by clicking on the little scales in THEIR post. Upper right hand side of their post.

[Elsie150]

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Also...Miss Val...did you take your measurements?? You could be losing inches instead of weight...it sounds weird...but it happens all the time.

[Elsie150]

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Had this for breakfast today. Found it in the recipe section from MotherEarth aka Sherri. I would say that the texture/look may be something to get used to the first time for some. Next time I will save the cream for on top after it has been cooked..makes it feel more hot cereal like. But I would add an extra Tbsp of water as I think that it needs the liquid if you are taking out the cream. I added sweetner. Quite yummy.

I make hot flaxmal cereal all the time. If you have whole flax seed, just mill it in a coffee grinder.
3 TBLS. flaxmeal
1 Tbls. cream
1/4 cup water
1 tbls. butter
Sweetner if you choose
Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds on high

[valleriek]

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Val..rep points are points you can give to someone who you think did a good thing or job. Like Bill supporting you. Or if someone gave a good answer to your question or even someone else's question or did something nice ...was helpful..etc.

You can give them to someone by clicking on the little scales in THEIR post. Upper right hand side of their post.

Hmm, tried it but it doesn't seem to change their number?

[valleriek]

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shesays...2 pounds down...keep up the great work.

Val...any movement is good. Maybe taking the kids to the park. How old are they?? You know...5-6 pounds in 9 days is a good start. Yes...some do better , but some do worse as well! You still have 5 more days of induction left. Who knows what will happen. Post your menu...with everything you eat and drink in a typical day and maybe we can spot something. But it may be that that is just the way it will go for you. If so, don't be discouraged. It is still coming off. Did you ever figure out fitday?? I, personally, think you are doing a great job!!

They are 9 mos, 5 and 6. Yep 3 of em running around here! LOL!

Ok, a sample menu, we have been trying a lot of recipes, but here goes:

broccoli/ bacon quiche 5carbs

1/3 pound burger, not quite 1 cup picnic salad 9carbs
sf jello

Make Me sutffed peppers, skipped the 2nd pepper and ate just filling cuz carbs were getting up there, 6carbs

one can Diet rite, 12 waters, 2 coffee, decaf with 2 splenda packets.

That was yesterday. Whaddya think?

[Elsie150]

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rep points...try again...make sure you click on the Add to Reputation button.

Kids/exercise....They would definately like a walk to the park. Once there you could do some exercises there...step ups on the bench. Push up on the bench. Obstacle course on the jungle gym. Tag with the older ones. Just some ideas. At home...tag again...skipping with them..well everyone has their own jumprope.

Okay...You are 1 over in your sweetners...I am not usually picky like that because my body can take it....but you might want to cut those out for a few days and see if that makes a difference...I will cross my fingers that that is not it. Is the SF jello sweetened with Splenda or Aspartame. Maybe a reaction to just one of them?

I notice that you only had a not quite 1 cup of salad...is this because your other veggies added to more than a cup?? Other than that....it looks pretty good and similar to what I would eat on induction except for the sf jello and I would have had a salad with the dinner.

Still no luck with fitday?? Wondering what the calories are like...could be low??

[Elizellen]

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Hmm, tried it but it doesn't seem to change their number?

It takes quite a few rep points given to change the rep power number displayed, so you will not often actually see the result of giving a rep point.

Here is some info from the FAQs re board operation. (BTW I think that our board here only allows 'positive' reputation to be given so ignore the comments about negative or neutral reputation)

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[billbazz]

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Afternoon Bud's
So good your up and around Elsie--will try your recipe--and my Quiche.
Really worked this time too..found out I was supposed to ring dry the spinach before adding it--I just took it out of the freezer and tossed it in last time knew it was right when it started rising out of the pan.

Val--1. I pressed search at top of page in blue stripe. I entered Rep Power and pressed GO it opened up a page..went to last page (4) and the very first post is:
Technical Tips For Using This Board by Jimmie 48..She did an awesome job, it explained Reputation and so much more.
2. I was reading the back of the Pedometer box..it said 5000 would be a nice goal to shoot for..but you will burn with any movement. there is a jump rope and Hulla Hoop challenge here..bet the older kids would love to do that with mom! But to join You must upload a video of you doing it to us Bud's..hey we won't laugh! no no really we won't! LOL
just kidding..We will take up a collection and pay your BF to do it LOL