Day of confessions

[goin2befit]

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Well, I started this to be truthful, so here it is... I had 2 teaspoons (not measured, so probably like 2 tablespoons) of peanut butter yesterday. I have wanted nuts since Monday when (TOM) came.... and tuesday and wednesday my stomach is so upset feeling, and I'm stressed, and I gave in. Thankfully I turned away other thinks like Chocolate milk and Kudos and other things, but the peanut butter just got me.. However, I didn't think to much about it. Afterwards I continued as if it didn't happen and I almost, almost said... Let me just have a Kudos as well and I said NO!!! ( I still remained at 20 net carbs for the day )

Obviously peanut butter is not the worst thing on the list. I do feel I need some other things in my diet besides what I'm eating. I think I will try having Pumpkin b/c I see so many people talk about how good it is... so maybe try that.

As for weight... I can see clearly that TOM must be me holding onto water or replenishing my body b/c I have only lost .4 pound in 3 days!!!! The only other thing I did differently during this time is I bought Muenster Cheese.... so I am going to stop it for the next couple of days as well and see if it will make a difference. Don't really think so b/c my stomach was upset before I bought it.

Back on track and still focused...

~Amanda

[chillispice]

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Well done for getting back on track Amanda - that's the most important thing!

[ldyj]

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Way to go, Amanda!! You're my idol!! If I'd had PB, I'd be licking the bottom of the jar before nightfall - one of my "don't taste" foods. In, fact, probably my only one, since nothing else seems to set me off like PB!! I don't go looking for junk, (thank the lawd!) but PB??? More, just give me more!!!

[goin2befit]

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Well, I'm still staying on track.. and down a little more... I hit my 10 lb loss today... and I still have 4 more days of introduction... so I guess that is great.

How is everyone else doing?

[ldyj]

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Great news, Amanda! I've been "almost" perfect.

I ran into a situation last night when my neighbors came over with a bottle of wine to toast our recent 50th anniversary. I didn't have any wine, but I did have peanuts (not on this level, for sure) AND a cocktail (sigh!) I weighed the same this morning and am still in ketosis as of this afternoon, so we'll see what happens when I have my "official" weigh-in on Monday. My husband decided today to do Atkins with me, Oh, happy day! My guy neighbor has lost about 20-25 lbs. doing WW and he's looking pretty healthy. Guess my husband wants to look healthy, too!

[LageNomAi]

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I don't know if this counts as a confession, since I didn't do this on purpose, but I just realized that I ate twice as many blueberries tonight as I am permitted on this rung of OWL. I was thinking of strawberries instead of blueberries and consumed half a cup rather than a quarter cup. Oops!

[goin2befit]

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Well... I made it.. I did my 2 weeks introduction, did have my cheat with peanut butter, also realized smoked sausages and my body doesn't agree.... and had TOM during this time!!! YIKES!!!! However, managed to loose 9.4 lbs. I am happy that I'm sticking with it, yes, I do wish it was a little more, but will go from there.

Jeannette~ WOW!! 50 year anniversary, maybe you need to share some secretes to be going so strong! So how is your introduction going.. .tomorrow will make your 2 weeks, right? Are you going to extended introduction or OWL?

Chillispice~ I see that you moved up on the rungs. How long did you do introduction, rung 1, 2, 3, ect? Just curious if you don't mind sharing, did you find your weight loss slowed or not by much.

LageNomAi~ Man I wish I could eat to many berries right now.. patiently waiting to get there.

For me I "think" I'm moving up and will stay on Rung 1 for 2 weeks, then Rung 2 for 2 weeks and then STAY at Rung 3 until I'm around 250 lbs... and then move to Rung 4 and stay until like 200lbs... I'm not sure about this b/c it will depend upon how much weight I'm loosing, ect, but I believe based upon last time I did my own version of low carb that I really don't have a problem with dairy and nuts, so we will see. I also think that I need to have "enough" carbs to loose weight...

Stick with it you'all and we can slim down together!

Have a great Low Carbing day.

[Batman]

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I'm probably a bit heavy on the cream... And by this I mean I keep making icecream with it, at least once a week. But this is the most heavenly toffee icecream I have ever experienced, and the first icecream I have ever home made.

The cream is low-fat because it just makes a far bigger portion of icecream that the normal, somehow. And it's a lot nicer I find.

Something like this (all net):
10fl oz half fat double cream (10 carbs)
1/2 tsp brown sugar (1 carb?)
1 sachet options toffee (7.7 carbs)
Liquid Saccarin
1 piece of 90% dark chocolate -1/10th grated, 9/10 melted (0.7 carbs)

19.4 carbs in the whole thing, but it will last me 3 or 4 portions. It doesn't seem to be affecting my weight loss, but it's a tad naughty.

Also my daily treat is still 1 carb's worth of fruit concerntrate, I think I'm doing quite well though.

Might actually post the recipe and instructions... Hm. I could always low-carb it a bit more.

[ldyj]

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Amanda!! We made it! I think I'm going to move on to Rung 2 for at least a week. I lost 8 lbs. (again!) and if I'm going to extend that loss, it's important for me to stay on plan and get in the required exercise and water. I think staying on plan will be easier for me to do if I move up the Rungs.

As for the exercise and water, I'm in the water challenge for 80 oz. a day and the exercise challenges to do 15 minutes of weight training 6 x a week. I never have problems with cardio, but I hate weight training! The challenge will make me at least try!

Speaking of cardio. . . I weighted 162.4 this morning. I went to the gym (45 minutes on the treadmill and some lower body exercises using gym equipment); came home, and, of course, had to weigh before I took a shower. I weighed 160.2! That's a 2 lb. difference!! To what did I attribute the loss?? Not drinking enough water before working out! Darn!!!

50 years. . . .it sure doesn't seem that long, seems just like yesterday ! When I was newly married, my husbands best friend's parents celebrated their 25th anni. I asked Martha what was the secret of her long marriage and she said "I don't know. . ." I promised myself then, if I was married that long and someone asked me the same question, I'd have an answer. And I do - Trust and Compromise! At least that's what worked for us!

Batman, when I was Somersizing there was a delightful young man who posted to her boards who ate ice cream every day and lost 130 lbs! Even though that wouldn't work for everyone, for some it does. Of course, you'll never know how much you could have lost by now if you didn't have "off Atkins" goodies, will ya??!!

[ldyj]

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I had a gin on the rocks last night after the news, and some nuts, too.

How often have we said "If I eat when I'm hungry, I'd never eat!" Most people who need to lose weight don't know real hunger pains, we're more "emotional" eaters, and I'm no exception.

Last night's CBS evening news featured a segment on ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). They still don't know what causes ALS, but they know the damage it dose. Using stem cells from a healthy body, they can replicate the damaged nureons with healthy ones that could be a cure. That made me cry - my sister has ALS and I want that cure!! But, like all things that they show on TV, the "cure" won't be available for some time. I grieve that my sister won't have that time and I get angry at, not necessarily false hope, but hope that isn't available today!

So, I fixed a drink, went out on the patio and watched the monsoon rains. . . with some almonds.

I did go to Zumba this a.m., and I'm down another lb. But, let's see how it all shakes out come Monday (weigh-in day!)

[sham]

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My hubi gave me an early bday present (an all in one oven with many features) well its what I wanted so today I decided to make everyone a pizza and yes you guessed it I had one too it was the smell and the look so I messed up.Tomorrow im back on track.NO MORE PIZZA MAKING FOR ME!

[ldyj]

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I could smell that pizza myself!! Don't say you'll not make any more pizzas, 'cause ya will! Just pledge to find a good, legal recipe and use that. I've done it, and they're good! Even a pizza casserole will do the job! So, enjoy your all-in-one oven AND pizza! And, Happy Birthday!

[sham]

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Thanks ldyj I have learnt my lesson and will make legal pizza atkins friendly next time.

[chillispice]

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Amanda, I stayed on induction for 2 weeks and then stayed on OWL rung 1 for two more weeks. Although I have moved up to rung 5, most of my meals are based around induction and rung 1.

I thought I would eat far more dairy food from rung 2, but when it came to it I wasn't really interested. Strange!

My weight loss has come to a standstill for the moment, but I suspect that some of the reason for that is the glass of wine each evening......

I have started to increase the amount and intensity of the exercise I do and will be moving back to induction for a few days starting on Monday.

Apart from the day of the chocolate, when I also had stir-fry with noodles with some friends, I haven't been tempted to cheat. My big problem is (has always been) that I view each meal as a potential for a treat - I want to eat the best, biggest steak, with cream and brandy sauce, washed down with the best champagne - you get the picture? Even though I haven't the money to eat and drink like that, my mind wants the good life!

[Batman]

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I got dragged to pizza hut the other day. I know all this stuff about 'options' and 'you could've gone somewhere else'; but my friend's mother was paying and it was his choice.

There is... Nothing... Induction friendly at pizza hut. D:
But, I was proud of myself because I managed Damage control: I ate the smallest slice of garlic bread (gave my 2nd to my friend) and only had a few of the croutons with my Chicken Ceasar Salad. Yay!

And you know, when I saw the pizza I was even happier - I wasn't all that tempted and my salad was gorgeous.