2008 Read The Book Challenge

[boonie stomper]

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Bump-itti-bump, bump!

In other words, even though this thread doen't need bumping, it is just that good! (I love it, because it adds such a big sence of group motivation, that the book alone does not have). Of course, picking the book up again, every time there's something that I missed before; these answers add even more dimensions to interpreting the pages.

[liv]

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OK I am lagging behind. Been a busy week. I know excuses, no one wants to hear them

Well here we go - Continuing week 2 - I have read chapter 14

2. What are some of the things that will influence your metabolic resistance?
Age (I got that)
Gender (yup - check for that one)
Activity level (well I do some stuff)
Prescription meds (That one is not a factor for me now. I do struggle with a thyroid though)

3. Review the CARBOHYDRATE LADDER. If you have already started adding levels [or rungs as they are commonly referred to] which level has been shown to cause the most problems for you and why?
I have gone up and down it I am on level seven. I think both 6 and 7 have been problematic because portion control is difficult.. It takes like a grain of legumes to make 5 carbs (Slight exaggeration but sometimes it feels like that)

4. What is the carb count you are to add per level?
5
5. At what point will you no longer show color on a ketostix?
When you hit CCLL (or a little bit below that) - when you hit around 50 carbs - whatever comes first. I never used the stix
6. What do you proceed if you are skipping level or rung? For example, if you don't drink any type of alcohol, how do you proceed when getting to the alcohol rung.
Not sure about this. You just jump over it I assume. I did not do this with any rung. Loved the alcohol rung. Really enjoy that bit of red wine with some blue cheese once in a while
7. What is one way to increase your CCLL?
Exercise (Is not doing much for my CCLL - but I am exercising no matter what)
8. Spend just a couple minutes writing out where you see yourself in 3 months [after the holidays].
Ah the holidays when the average American (and probably also Canadian) puts on 7 pounds. I see myself beating that trend. At least I hope so. I am close to goal about a kilo and a half away so if I am lucky I'll make goal. But what I want to do is to still keep exercising and be low carbing. Low carbing is going to be a key to keeping my weight down - I know that. So I will keep climbing the ladder and experimenting with foods in group 8 and 9.

But I won't turn that angelfood cake down - on my deathbed either. You guys crack me up - thanks a lot. Thanks Jo.

[jimmie 48]

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good friday morning challengers! nice to see the update liv! and good to see the other comments. thank you all!

so today, y'all can take it easy if you've done all the assignments. if not, take the day to finish what you started.

i have my spreadsheet in order, x's are all in a row, awards will be taken care of sunday.

[blueberrylady]

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8. Spend just a couple minutes writing out where you see yourself in 3 months [after the holidays].
I see myself as being thinner, stronger, healthier and happier in the next 3 months. And it's all due to the support and love on this bulletin board because without the motivation, I would never have been able to sustain my diet. This board has been a lifesaver for me.

Thank you for this challenge, Jo. I've thoroughly enjoyed it and appreciate everything you have done and still do for us.

[gbidruglord]

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2. What are some of the things that will influence your metabolic resistance?

age, gender, activity level, hormone issues, level of physical activity, persciption meds...

3. Review the CARBOHYDRATE LADDER. If you have already started adding levels [or rungs as they are commonly referred to] which level has been shown to cause the most problems for you and why?

I've looked it over and the only question I've got is should we consider peanuts nuts or legumes (in reference to the ladder). I should have searched this question before or at least read the rest of the posts here in this thread, but I thought that would be considered cheating. I'm still in extended induction

4. What is the carb count you are to add per level?

You add 5 grams of carbs to the level you were in before. So if you were only eating 15 carbs a day (on average) in induction, you would raise your carb count by 5 grams to 20 grams from more of those loverly other veggies


5. At what point will you no longer show color on a ketostix?

Roughly eating 50 carbs a day will make a person not register any ketones on a ketostix.

6. What do you proceed if you are skipping level or rung? For example, if you don't drink any type of alcohol, how do you proceed when getting to the alcohol rung.

According to the Rules of Owl (pg179) "add new foods in the order listed in the carbohydrate ladder" So to me that would mean just go around the alcohol and add 5 grams of legumes instead.

7. What is one way to increase your CCLL?
Excercising. Boosting the metabolism will allow your body to burn more carbs. Burning more = you can eat more. Just take a look at Michael Phelps!

8. Spend just a couple minutes writing out where you see yourself in 3 months [after the holidays].

Well, I would like to think that I can be down to another mini goal weight by then. I think at the rate that I'm loosing, I'll be down playing in Onederland soon Tink and I are planning our holiday menus already. We're bringing our own little ham to the in-laws house because I know they'll be having a sugar cured-sugar glazed ham. Instead of pumpkin pie or regular cheesecake, we'll make our own lowish carb pumpkin cheesecake.

I'm hoping that after the holidays Tink and I will have moved onto OWL. As of right now, I only need to loose another 45 pounds to get to my goal and I do believe I'll still continue to loose in OWL, just not as fast as induction (extended)

[DLS]

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*we'll make our own lowish carb pumpkin cheesecake. *


PLEASE share the recipe! I would love some yummy pumpkin cheesecake. I love anything pumpkin this time of year! Thanks!

[gbidruglord]

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*we'll make our own lowish carb pumpkin cheesecake. *


PLEASE share the recipe! I would love some yummy pumpkin cheesecake. I love anything pumpkin this time of year! Thanks!

Here ya gohttp://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...heesecake.html

Using Fitday I got 10.58 total (8.53 net carbs) per mini cheesecake. I think you could put this into a well greased up pie tin OR a silicone baking round (we made "deep dish" sausage pizza last night in it) if you didn't have mini pie tins. Just make sure to cut it into 6 or more slices. Any more and it would be a little too high carb for me

Sheila's Kick-Bottom Induction Pumpkin Mini Cheesecakes

Makes 6 mini cheesecakes
9 total (or 4.9 net) carbs per mini-cheesecake

2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese
1 (15-oz.) can 100% pure pumpkin
1 cup heavy cream
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp. salt
6 packets Splenda
6 mini pie tins (supermarkets, dollar stores)

Smooth ingredients together in mixing bowl, incorporating eggs last. Transfer to 6
Pam-sprayed mini pie shells. 400° for 15 minutes; then 350° for approximately 35 additional
minutes, or until done.

[DLS]

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Thanks Dude!!!

[jimmie 48]

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ah... we learned and got recipes too! gotta love these challenges!!!!

thanks adam!

[momtomany1]

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8. Spend just a couple minutes writing out where you see yourself in 3 months [after the holidays].

I will be in 'onderland' by the new year, I have no doubt. I plan to be in 'onderland,' in the gym, on the road starting to run, and in the clothing stores not hating trying on clothes!

[jimmie 48]

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the official close of this challenge is now. i thank you for your participation and your willingness to post answers and information.

quite a few of you have completed all questions and i'll be sifting through the thread today to make sure i did not miss any finished assignments. awards will be handed out tomorrow!

[OzLover]

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8. Spend just a couple minutes writing out where you see yourself in 3 months [after the holidays].

I see myself moving up the rungs slowly & continuing to lose weight slowly. I see myself planning ahead for the holidays which should be interesting~~~my kids are home for the first time in 3 years. They are both asking for old family favorites which I will of course make for them. I see myself having established an exercise routine that works for me. I see myself continuing to heal emotionally from the "stuff" that got me the point of being overweight. I also continue to see myself active on ADBB!!

[Elizellen]

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Hi everyone

I am so sorry that I have not been able to join in with this challenge after signing up for it. Due to family problems I have only been able to visit ADBB for short periods to do my 'mod' duties and I have not had time off-line to do the assignments, though I have been re-reading my DANDR and thinking about my responses to the set tasks.

I am so proud of you all for committing to the challenge and carrying out the assignments with such enthusiasm and insight which makes this thread a joy to read.

Also many thanks to Jo (jimmie 48 ) for leading the challenge so well and encouraging us all in her inimitable fashion ADBB is blessed to have her as a member and moderator

[jimmie 48]

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eli, i was sorry, too, for the busy-ness of things. you'll always been faithful to the reading challenge.
thanks for the kudos.

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