OPERATION "NO SWEETS" CHALLENGE

[Sherri]

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I just wanted to throw in something. For the past many many years (perhaps 10) when I have fixed my daughter's easter basket, I only put one piece of candy in it, the rest are gifts that I know she would really like like a cool t-shirt or a CD. I never did like the idea of all that candy.

Hello Porcelain,
I'm with you, I also give DD gifts. This year she's getting 3 DVD movies, easter pencils, perfume, umbrella, dark chocolate and a card. She's much happier with gifts rather than candy. Like she says " gifts last longer, candy is just a moment of pleasure. You pay for it later".
Happy Easter to you and your family Porcelain.
Sherri

[Porcelain]

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I have been so wrapped up in school that I didn't even realize today was good Friday. lol, someone asked me today "what are you doing for Easter?" I said I had no plans...I am glad I didn't ask "When is it?"

[hopejoy]

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Hi
I made fajita mix by following all the ingredients off the jar of fajita mix except for the sugar... I just mixed up chili powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin powder mixed it with oil and lime juice... and marinated my veggies in it (three colors of bell pepper and red onion) then fried them all up... WOW they were so good!
liz

[Sherri]

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Hi
I made fajita mix by following all the ingredients off the jar of fajita mix except for the sugar... I just mixed up chili powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin powder mixed it with oil and lime juice... and marinated my veggies in it (three colors of bell pepper and red onion) then fried them all up... WOW they were so good!
liz

Gosh Liz,
You had me salivitating on that one (drool). Yep, it's wonderful to find we don't need pre-packaged seasoning packets, when we can mix our own spices. Usually does turn out better than what they can put in a mix. I love cooking with lime juice. Really brings the flavors out of veggies. YUMMY!
Thanks for sharing.
Sherri

[Sherri]

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Good Morning Challengers,
Here's to day 7. I would like all challengers to check in today when they get a chance and let us know what their holiday eating plans are, if you celebrate Easter.
Wishing everyone a great Low Carb-Sweet Free Saturday.
Sincerely Sherri

[Porcelain]

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No one has even said a thing about what we are doing. I am spending the night Sunday night with Friends so we can go to Disney the next day.

[hopejoy]

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Hi,
We are going to church, and then going to mil's house for lunch. She's making a turkey breast and we are bringing something like potatoe salad... and some other salad... I'm thinking of making a broccoli salad... (I have a craving for it actually) I'm planning on being good no matter what. She usually puts out cheeses and nuts to snack on and veggies... I guess I should make myself a dip to go with the veggies... My kids are big (17 &19) and we are out of the Easter basket mode... no candies are in the house... noone here needs it or wants it. I just didn't feel like getting gifts either because it feels too commercial... My ds makes snotty comments about it being the time of year when the virgin bunny died and rose again for our sins... so really keeping things simple (and real) without all the hoopla associated with Easter as much as possible. My dd's bf isn't exactly a church goer so the fact that he's willing to go to church with us at all is nice... simple, simple, simple... that's our focus...

Right now I'm a little wiped out from the weekend of entertaining... but it's been fun too!!! Today they're going to visit his dad and then going up to LA for dinner. My son and dh are going to go watch a fight...(yuck) so I am going to get a night at home alone.... (yeah!)
liz

[ValidRouge]

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Hi, everyone. Easter plans are to go to my sisters house. Most of my family is on Atkins. So, there'll be plenty to eat. I'm taking fauxtato salad. I've also got a pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Sherri, put an X down for me. I ate out last night and had a dish that must have had SOMETHING in it. MSG maybe? It didnt taste sweet, shouldn't have been anything but spices in there....but in restaurants you never know. I'm up 2.5 lbs on the scale today, so that tells me there was SOMETHING in it.

[Mothercooter]

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I just have to say that there is really something to cutting out sweetener. I was in total denial that it could be stalling me but I have dropped almost 5 lbs since starting this challenge! Thats just a little bonus as the real "awesomeness" - is that a word?
Is that I am craving sweets less and less. IN fact, Yesterday I was drinking my water out of an old "fuze" juice bottle (because its glass and ya know they have proven reusing plastic isnt safe now) and I accidentally grabbed my sons which wasnt water and was the real fuze juice. Though low carb, is very sweet! I didnt even get it past my toung before spitting it and almost gagging at the sweetness. (thankfully we were outside) It was like tasting pure syrup!

Does it count as a mess up if I accidentally tasted but spit it right out? No swallowing. Man its weird how stuff is actually too sweet now when my tastebuds had previously been so desensitized to sweetness I could barely taste the sweet in some things totaly packed with sugar.

[Sherri]

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------GOOD LUCK TO ALL -12- OF OUR CHALLENGERS------


OPERATION "SWEET CRAVINGS"

CHALLENGERS

Adena------------------------xx
Alexa
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guekjian
Hopejoy---------------------x
Julirama--------------------xx
Mothercooter
Porcelain--------------------x
Seasands
Sherri
ValidRouge-----------------x

[Sherri]

Re: OPERATION "NO SWEETS" CHALLENGE

I just have to say that there is really something to cutting out sweetener. I was in total denial that it could be stalling me but I have dropped almost 5 lbs since starting this challenge! Thats just a little bonus as the real "awesomeness" - is that a word?
Is that I am craving sweets less and less. IN fact, Yesterday I was drinking my water out of an old "fuze" juice bottle (because its glass and ya know they have proven reusing plastic isnt safe now) and I accidentally grabbed my sons which wasnt water and was the real fuze juice. Though low carb, is very sweet! I didnt even get it past my toung before spitting it and almost gagging at the sweetness. (thankfully we were outside) It was like tasting pure syrup!

Does it count as a mess up if I accidentally tasted but spit it right out? No swallowing. Man its weird how stuff is actually too sweet now when my tastebuds had previously been so desensitized to sweetness I could barely taste the sweet in some things totaly packed with sugar.

Hello Mindy,
No, it wasn't a cheat. You caught yourself in time.
I do know exactly what you mean though on breaking stalls and our tastebuds becoming very keen to taste. It's awesome! Yes, you're experiencing the freedom from your addiction to sweets. I'm so happy for you.
You'll also experience more energy and a clearer mind. Sleep is also better. You're doing great!
Sherri

[Sherri]

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Hi, everyone. Easter plans are to go to my sisters house. Most of my family is on Atkins. So, there'll be plenty to eat. I'm taking fauxtato salad. I've also got a pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Sherri, put an X down for me. I ate out last night and had a dish that must have had SOMETHING in it. MSG maybe? It didnt taste sweet, shouldn't have been anything but spices in there....but in restaurants you never know. I'm up 2.5 lbs on the scale today, so that tells me there was SOMETHING in it.

Hi Joy,
Your Easter plans sounds lovely. Enjoy!
Dog gone it anyway. MSG is so popular now. Being a taste inhanser, it's very popular in the mix of spices they throw in there. Yes, the weight gain is a tell, tell sign of that and HFCS, or sodium. I was actually going through my pantry the other day and found a new jar of horseradish (cream style) that has HFCS in it. I'll have to give that jar away.
Take care!
Sherri

[Sherri]

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Hi,
We are going to church, and then going to mil's house for lunch. She's making a turkey breast and we are bringing something like potatoe salad... and some other salad... I'm thinking of making a broccoli salad... (I have a craving for it actually) I'm planning on being good no matter what. She usually puts out cheeses and nuts to snack on and veggies... I guess I should make myself a dip to go with the veggies... My kids are big (17 &19) and we are out of the Easter basket mode... no candies are in the house... noone here needs it or wants it. I just didn't feel like getting gifts either because it feels too commercial... My ds makes snotty comments about it being the time of year when the virgin bunny died and rose again for our sins... so really keeping things simple (and real) without all the hoopla associated with Easter as much as possible. My dd's bf isn't exactly a church goer so the fact that he's willing to go to church with us at all is nice... simple, simple, simple... that's our focus...

Right now I'm a little wiped out from the weekend of entertaining... but it's been fun too!!! Today they're going to visit his dad and then going up to LA for dinner. My son and dh are going to go watch a fight...(yuck) so I am going to get a night at home alone.... (yeah!)
liz

Hello Liz,
You sound like you sure have enjoyed your vacation thus far. Good for you! And you have the house to yourself tonite. How peaceful!
I've had brocolli salad on my mind lately too. I'm sure it will taste just fine without the sweetness in it.
Wishing you a wonderful Easter with your family.
Sherri

[Sherri]

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No one has even said a thing about what we are doing. I am spending the night Sunday night with Friends so we can go to Disney the next day.

Porcelain,
That sounds like alot of fun! You'll definately get some walking in that day. Any plans on quick snacks to take in the park with you? Last time I was there I took nuts with me. I was really glad I did.
Enjoy your day!
Sherri

[hopejoy]

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Hi, Well my ds and dh didn't go to the fight after all, they waited too long to get tickets. So my ds had us pick up a movie... called no Country For Old Men...worst movie EVER!!! I think I'm going to have nightmares now... your kitty would have fit right in. Then his friend came over, and the two took off somewhere... so I'm sitting up waiting for them to come home. Teenagers! grrrr!
oh, good they're home now.
liz