"...this, not that" Opinions?

[bocajoes]

My wife and I are reading "Eat this, not that" and "Cook This, not That." I find the books to be a little too carb friendly, but I have found that if I pretend that the carbs are not in the recipes, I do a lot better. The books are an eye opener in regards to the restaurant industry. I have also found that fat/oil (monounsaturated) is my friend because it helps satiate me so I don't feel like I want to eat my left arm for food at the end of the day!

What do y'all think?

BTW, I started over after falling off the wagon around Christmas. 292 lbs two weeks ago; 287 lbs. this morning.

[liv]

Re: "...this, not that" Opinions?

pretending there are no carbs works? Hmmm - I may try that today

I suppose that is not what you meant. But I like those books too. We should do our own low carb version of it. I have to think of something.

[Shrew2u]

Re: "...this, not that" Opinions?

Am I the only one who finds a mantra of "Eat this highly-processed crap, not that highly-processed crap" vaguely disturbing? All else being equal, it's a great idea to point out healthier alternatives to certain choices typically made in the supermarket...while keeping in mind that "healthier" is not synonymous with "healthy".

[Suzanne_H]

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Am I the only one who finds a mantra of "Eat this highly-processed crap, not that highly-processed crap" vaguely disturbing?

hahahahahahahahah TELL IT!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO

oh ya and by the way food has no calories nor carbs when eaten standing bent over the kitchen sink with nobody looking uh huh yep yep yep

[Elizellen]

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oh ya and by the way food has no calories nor carbs when eaten standing bent over the kitchen sink with nobody looking uh huh yep yep yep

And a Caramel Macchiato Venti accompanied by a Chocolate Muffin filled with a Belgian Chocolate Sauce have no carbs or calories if consumed in the company of at least 2 girlfriends!!

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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And a Caramel Macchiato Venti accompanied by a Chocolate Muffin filled with a Belgian Chocolate Sauce have no carbs or calories if consumed in the company of at least 2 girlfriends!!

oooooh elizaellen - i'm going to starbucks with YOU next time! course we'll need one more girl...

[pagliaccia]

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oooooh elizaellen - i'm going to starbucks with you next time! Course we'll need one more girl... :d

*raises hand*

[Sarina D]

Re: "...this, not that" Opinions?

I suppose that is not what you meant. But I like those books too. We should do our own low carb version of it. I have to think of something.

I do believe you're on to something Liv...hmmmmm.

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 173.2 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)