Buddy List Aug 11 and onwards

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

mike...I am in the same boat...only I followed it for 7 months and lost 60 pounds...no cheats...before I fell off...mostly due to slacking off on keeping track and some head games with myself. I think it is better not to feel 'safe'...that will help to keep us on our toes! There are quite a few people on the boards that even though they are at or very near goal they are still here helping others and I think, in turn, themselves.

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Mike, maybe it's good to not feel safe -- as in to worry that the weight might come back because it very well can if you don't stay on track. But you can turn that unsafe feeling into perseverance towards your goal and making sure this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE!!!

Just checking in to say hi to everyone!!! LOL @ your silliness. Glad to see it's going good for a Monday.

Probably going to do a little stability ball exercises tonight but that's it. I hit the gym up for 1 1/2 hrs last night doing weights and whatnot plus tomorrow is personal training. It is only 6:30 though....could talk mom into going....still be home by 9 for our show, The Mole! Finale tonight...

Off to debate

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Enjoy your show Britini!!!

[rlfrasier]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Evening all!

Today was a horrible day for me. I haven't been feeling too well the past couple of days. I persisted though--DH and I went to the gym and did our workout stuff. I have myself doing 16 minutes on the treadmill (last week it was 15) and 6 minutes on the stationary bike (last week it was 5). We fooled around on the stairmasters but I have yet to figure out how people use them...I tend to fall over.

We had lunch (my breakfast..because I usually eat after working out) and after I ate..I felt really sick. My stomach kept having these cramps and I would just double over in pain. I went to work though, can't miss out on that fun! I spent the whole day feeling blah. On my lunch break I walked around the store and browsed. I called DH and we talked about getting myself onto some Flaxseed supplements. I didn't buy anything yet..want to do some research.

My pharmacist bought me a diet coke tonight because we were running around like mad and I felt myself fading. I sit now typing and eating my second meal of the day. I've had a total of probably 6 to 7 carbs today. I really feel bad about that..I am drinking water right now too. I just wish this feeling would pass..as it is, I am forcing myself to eat.

Tomorrow is a different day..hope things look brighter.

Night, night!

[billbazz]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Hmmm--don't ever remember anyone this sick...
think we need to refer to our "Book"
You should see your Doctor--
"THE BEFORE YOU BEGIN" chapter 10 should have been followed
your Doctor will check your kidney's:
Review any Med's your taking:
will perform a complete physical:
you will get your blood chemistries and lipid levels measured
and he will do a glucose-tolerance test

nothing like having your Doc's assurance that your going to be O.K.!!

[2MuchMike]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Sorry to hear you're feeling bad Robin. I admire the fact that you were able to stay on plan and keep exercising in spite of it. Hope you feel better soon.

have a good day all, and stay strong!

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

I feel really crappy today. My ketostix tested positive but it wasn't as dark as usual. It scares me that I am slipping out of ketosis and that I need to be very very strict and NO splenda for the next few days... sigh. That's not that hard to do, just very down. I'm hoping to feel better tonight after my PT session.

Hope you feel better Robin. The stairmaster is SO awesome once you learn the hang of it. It's the hardest machine in the gym and is a total "fat blaster!"

[caramella]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well Robin. Get better soon!

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Robin...are you still having trouble with your 'movements'? Are you taking a fiber supplement? Did you up your water to compensate? Did you know that you can also take too much? If you are having trouble getting your meals in then you must be having trouble getting your veggies with will hinder your progress. Consider Bill's advice rather than walking around in pain.

Mike..look at those cheat free days adding up!

Britini...if there is any color on the stix at all you are doing good. Darker doesn't mean better...if it is very dark it could show dehydration..so any color at all if fine.

Carmella...HI!

Bill...good advice.

[stacyh2]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Hi everyone,

I think a buddy list might be just what i need to stay on track! So I hope it's ok if I jump in?

Today is my 1st clean induction day, after almost 3 weeks of trying to do it my own way and then a bad weekend of not following anything. Guess I should have read more posts to find out that doesn't work so well! But with that said, I have gotten rid of sugar/carb cravings already. My own way did incude crystal light packets and diet coke. I can't say I will give those up forever -but for this week I am going to drink just plain old water and see if it helps.

Today so far (almost noon):
2 eggs, deviled
32 oz water

Lunch will be hamb. patty w/cheese, lettuce w/ranch dressing

After that, I haven't decided yet - need to shop!

Also, 30 minutes on treadmill - doing C25K, 2nd week but doing week 1 again.

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Welcome Stacy!!

Before you go shopping I *highly* recommend you use this forum as well as google and some great recipe sites to find Induction-friendly recipes. Honestly, the possibilies are (somewhat, haha) endless! So many yummy things you might never think of making. Pizza, chili, etc!

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

P.S. Buddies... is THIS TRUE?? What's this person thinking LOL baking chocolate? I mean I guess if it's completely cocoa and that's a spice... but doesn't that seem like a s___T_____r____E_____t______C___H!? Hmm! Just curious. Not going to bother making or tempting myself with it.

Sure! The original recipe is in DANDR, this is how I do it.

I sort of do it from memory now, so this is what I use... I make these about once a week and this is how I do it.

8oz unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 stick butter
1 cup heavy cream
~1 cup sweetener (I use Sweetzfree)
Vanilla or other flavors to taste

Break the chocolate up into a microwave safe dish. Zap it on high for 1m 30sec. While it's microwaving chop up the butter into smaller pieces. When it's done mix in the butter, sweetener (30 drops Sweetzfree if you use that... makes it slightly bitter which is how I like it!), and any other ingredients. I typically use about 1Tbls vanilla, but I've also experimented with things like rum and kaluha if you want to use it. Just enough to flavor. Doesn't have to be totally smooth, the hot cream will help melt any chunks. Do not mix this mxture too much or it will start to get very solid as it cools.

Now take the heavy cream and bring it to a rolling boil. Immediately take it off the heat and dump it into the bowl of other stuff. Mix it all up and stick it in the fridge for 2 hours (possibly more or less depending on how cold your fridge is). You want it to be firm enough to scoop and mold, but not solid. Now, I have a cookie dough scoop which looks like a slightly larger mellon baller, but you can use whatever. Scoop them out onto a cookie tray with wax paper and stick back in the fridge until they firm up completely (another hour or two). Enjoy!

I typically get 20 or so truffles per batch. They are induction-legal, just watch how many you eat. They make a VERY nice treat If you are out off induction some alternatives include the various alcholol flavors, adding nuts to the mixture (makes it very firm, so watch out), rolling the balls in powdered cocoa, etc; You can also go one step further and freeze them. Then you create a really thin chocolate sauce, pull out the frozen truffles, and dip them in for a "shell". Back in the fridge until solid.

[Elsie150]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Welcome Stacy! make sure you get some veggies...they play an important part to the success of this WOE. BTW..did you know that it is one cup salad veggies...not just one cup lettuce? You may want to mix it up a bit to make it more nutritous.

Britini..Here is what Elizellen said on another post...
"if you are using cocoa in small quantities you can count it as a spice (1-2 teaspoons I would suggest) but for larger amounts then wait till the nuts/seeds rung of OWL."

It also seems to me to use a LOT of artificial sweetners. Sometimes..just because something is legal (and I am not saying this is or isn't) it still doesn't mean it is good for you. If your goal is to find lots of legal desserts to go nuts on you will end up not losing. I guess I would stay away from this only because there is no way I would exhibit self control and stay within my limits for the day and have those in the house. But that is just me.

[brittni]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

Elsie, I would never be on the hunt for a ton of sweet treats. Induction gets rid of most cravings for sugar-y items, anyways. I just thought it was kind of funny how they labeled it induction-legal because I would never put that into my body in induction... I agree, way too much sweetener etc. I would never risk stalling myself, etc. just for a little truffle. lol. I was just bored and wanted to post about it, so sorry if I gave you the wrong impression that I don't have self will and determination because trust me I do.

On a lighter note, probably will weigh again tonight. Not expecting much change, but would happy with -1lb. lol. I would love to lose another 3lbs by Saturday which is my move-in date! That'd be 6lbs total. =) So safe to say by the end of the month in that case woahh thatd be like 10lbs! Hopefully if I stay on induction and really watch myself then I could somehow magically lose 15lbs by Sept. 5th. That's my first small goal, lol.

[stacyh2]

Re: Buddy List Aug 11-17

I usally do a better then just lettuce, but it's all i have with me at work today - like i said i need to shop.

Tonight I will get some broccoli in too!!