Trick *NO* Treats: Lose 10 lbs by Halloween!

[cristylp]

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CHUG CHUG CHUG! Good job Cristy!

Man I exercised like a nut yesterday, and I know it was from the excitement of everyone joining this challenge! What kind of exercise are you going to do today???

Have a good one!

The treadmill is a definite. I wanted to go back to the gym today but I have to go to my second job when I leave here and I doubt if I end up having time. Grrrrr !

I have to admit I slacked off on the exercise about two months ago when I got home from vacation. I haven't been motivated, but guess what?? This challenge has pushed me back into wanting to go! If I don't make it today, I'm definitely going tomorrow.

AND... I'm going to check into how much a personal trainer would cost for a couple sessions so I can figure out what kind of weight training exercises I need to be doing.

[cristylp]

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People who exercise in the morning have the highest chance of making it a habit, and it of course impacts the metabolism for many hours.
So Halloweeners, I encourage you to get up, turn on the lights, get that exercise in, and know you have increased your chances of burning more fat. Keep to your lipolosis, it keeps you in the fat burning zone...and that 10 pounds will begin melting...

Man, I agree with that. If I don't get up and do it in the morning it's so hard to actually get done. I even like hitting the gym at 6:00 am. It's out of the way and a LOT less crowded.

[hey_nelson]

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Good Monday Morning

Day 2 and I'm determinded to complete this challenge.
How are you all doing today?
Whatcha going eat today?
Back to work here for my 1 day this week, then tomorrow I'm back on vacation time until Saturday. Today I'm going to walk again at lunch time, then eat.

Breakfast - 2 bratwurst, 1 cup green beans, parmesign cheese (fresh)
2 c. coffee with heavy cream
Lunch - Egg salad (mayo, 3 dill pickle chips diced up, 1 tsp spicy mustard)
Dinner - Hamburger pattie with cheese, mayo and mustard, salad greens, 2 cherry tomatos, blue cheese dressing.

Drinking all my water today.

[sillygirl]

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Good veggies Miss Patty!

[Saty111]

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Good Monday Morning

Day 2 and I'm determinded to complete this challenge.
How are you all doing today?
Whatcha going eat today?
Back to work here for my 1 day this week, then tomorrow I'm back on vacation time until Saturday. Today I'm going to walk again at lunch time, then eat.

Breakfast - 2 bratwurst, 1 cup green beans, parmesign cheese (fresh)
2 c. coffee with heavy cream
Lunch - Egg salad (mayo, 3 dill pickle chips diced up, 1 tsp spicy mustard)
Dinner - Hamburger pattie with cheese, mayo and mustard, salad greens, 2 cherry tomatos, blue cheese dressing.

Drinking all my water today.

Sounds like you are right on track Patty! I second the "good veggies" from Silly. I'm an egg salad feind! I couldn't survive Atkins without the boiled egg. Hope you have a great walk!

[ValidRouge]

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I'm not doing so hot in the veggie department like ms. Patty! LOL

Breakfast--scrambled eggs, 3 sausage patties, 1/2 cup honeydew melon 3 grapes
Lunch--Rotisserie chicken skin and meat breast, wing, thigh. 2 cups of lettuce, ranch dressing.
I have no clue what dinner will be...oh, I have leftover steak and yellow "rice" (cauliflower with yellow rice seasoning).Yum.

[Jasmain]

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Munching my salad right now!

[SweetCher]

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Well... weigh- in was not good for me today or yesterday. It's day 4 of induction and my weight was up to 165 yesterday and 167 today . Not good news. I'm only eating induction foods but I'm eating a lot! I'm in ketosis, so there's no problem there. I'm just wondering if I should change stats today. What to do . It's not even close to TOM! Bummer

This will not discourage me as I trust the process. I think my metabolism might be down or a few other things might be going on. But, I would like to wait until next Monday to weigh again.
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Hi Outback - I love that this group is building too! Can you imagine if we all lose 10 pounds...if we add it up, we'll have a huge grand total - how fun! Nice encouragement about the exercise and "Flip the Switch".

Cristy - glad you mentioned the water - see, I'm going in to see a 32 oz container of water while I'm sitting on the computer - thanks !

Silly - I think Saty will need to make special "treats for you since you only have 3 pounds to lose. Every 1/3rd pound should count as a treat!...lol. P.S. 9/1 isn't that far away.

WoW Saty - good for you on the exercise! I need to pick an exercise for today. OK, I will do a light weight weight training today! I promise!

Patty - Looks like a great food day!

Joy - WoW... I've never made the Cauliflower with yellow rice seasoning, that sounds so good. Looks like you get veggies for dinner!

[bjs1976]

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Hang in there Cher-- I hopped on the scale this am too.. I knew I had it coming- I had lost 10 pounds since surgery, well, I gained 7#'s back... man oh man...

we will get there...

So I know where I am starting from and will re weigh next Monday -- hoping for sucess.

So Cher take what you have for a weight now-- and measure your loss from that!!

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Well, I had 2 hard boiled eggs for today-- and some water..... I am going ot get a walk in today, and hope for better eating. I am just not feeling up to eating much today-- Iwill work on that. I am goin got eat a salad for supper!!!

[ValidRouge]

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Here is the seasoning I use (Sazon Azafran and Sazon with Coriander and Annetto)


Sazón Goya
Inside this box you'll find the secret to creating the authentic flavors of Latino cuisine. Goya Sazón’s special blend of seasonings makes every dish it graces taste truly exceptional. Just one packet makes a world of difference. For those watching their sodium intake, try Sazón Natural & Complete for the same great Sazón flavor and only a fraction of the salt.

•Sazón with Coriander and Annatto
•Sazón with Azafrán
•Sazón with Tomato and Coriander
•Sazón with Garlic and Onion
•Sazón-It
•Sazón Natural and Complete

I steam the cauliflower, mix some butter (last night 3 tbspn for a whole head of cauliflower) and one packet of the sazon. It turned it about the color of the powdered maccaroni and cheese LOL but the flavor was like that of yellow rice. I stirred it all together using a fork which shredded the cauliflower at the same time to the consistency of rice.

[bjs1976]

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YUMMY-- thanks Joy- I was jsut thinking today how much I miss Rice a Roni-- maybe this will help..

[ValidRouge]

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BJS, to give it more of a rice-a-roni taste, instead of steaming it with water, add some chicken broth to steam it. Then add the seasoning. Mmmmmm. That would be good..and it's what I'm going to do next time I make this.

[bjs1976]

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Sounds Delish -- I am heading to the Grocery store now!!!

[SweetCher]

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Bjs - you had surgery - be gentle! So, you'll get the pounds off during this challenge! You're right, we will get there soon.

I spilt the difference and put in 165... by tonight I will probably own up to the 167... ! Wow, I can't believe an extra 2 pounds overnight! OK, I'll get over it in a second!

Joy, thanks for leaving the recipe for the Cauliflower rice. I can't wait to buy it. Doesn't Williams-Sonoma sell a cooking utensil that makes the cauliflower look like rice ?

[sillygirl]

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http://store.cubanfoodguy.com/produc...roducts_id=155
here's a link that Barb gave me to order this stuff. I can't get any of these products here in L.A., that I know of. Thanks for reminding me to make an order!