Jody's moving to The Beach 03/15/04!

[wovenwonder]

I am going to use this thread to finally start keeping track of my food intake and to eventually add my daily excersize also. That treadmill isn't in my kitchen to cook with afterall!:rolleyes: I weigh in every morning so I will use this space to be accountable for that also.
:D

starting 03/15/04 I will be recording my 'move to the Beach' journal as I switch from the Atkins way of eating to SouthBeach!

The following are some of my favorite low carb links....

A Beginners Guide to LowCarbing (http://www.geocities.com/cherilynn82000/Newbiepage.html)

The Rules of Induction (http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-325810.html)

Why Low Carb WORKS (http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-217072.html)

KISS Guidelines [Keeping it Simple Sweetie] (http://www.geocities.com/lajenner/KISS.html)

LowCarbEating.com (http://www.lowcarbeating.com/)

Terrific Resource for ordering Low Carb Products (http://www11.netrition.com/lowcarb_page.html)

LowcarbIsEasy.com (http://lowcarbiseasy.com/)

Another KISS Guidelines site (http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/irock/kiss_rules.html)

Dateline NBC - Taking off the Pounds (http://www.msnbc.com/news/780727.asp)

Nicks Low Carb Story (http://nicko68.tripod.com/lowcarb/)

Diabetes and Atkins - stories by WISHers (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=365390)

100 Pound Losers tell THEIR stories (http://www.low-carb-friends.com/bbs/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56737)

Hold the Toast - Dana Carpenter's Site (http://www.holdthetoast.com/)

Prevention.Com -- The Southbeach Diet (http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,2479,s1-5345,00.html)


ENJOY!
:D

[wovenwonder]

I was always one of those skinny girls thru high school. I started putting on the weight in my adult years. I gained alot with DD(20) but managed to get down to 124 with diet pills. Gained it all back with DS(14) and have managed to put on more every year! In April 2002 I was at my highest of 247. I am only 5'2'' (and 40 years old).
http://www.wovenwonder.com/castaway_cay_7.jpg
I started my low carb lifestyle in June 2002. By the end of December I was down to 215 but put on some weight after the holidays. I started the WISH challenge on day one (January 30th) at 222. Right before my hysterectomy in July 2003 I was at my 'low carb' low of 207. So close to ONDERland that I could taste it! My body began a really bad struggle after my surgery. I stayed on program about 98% of the time and have gained and lost the same 5 pounds or so and just cannot get down to that low of 207 again! March 15, 2004 I began The SouthBeach program to try and jumpstart my metabolism again. I've also started back at Curves on a regular basis.

My DH and I have been married 21 years -- he and my beautiful two children are the love of my lives. I want to be healthy and around for a LONG time for them and the grandchildren that will come along one day.

I was originally eating controlled carbohydrate [pretty much Atkins] and have since switched to SouthBeach. I know that 'Controlled Carb Eating' is a lifetime change for me. I had horrible IBS prior to this way of eating and it has now regulated itself. I can go away now without having to worry that a bathroom will be a minute away. That was worth the change in eating in itself -- the weight coming off is just an extra bonus!

A word of warning for those considering low carb eating. The first week I went thru horrible sugar withdrawal. My body must have been very addicted. I had major headaches and felt flu like. It was rough getting thru the day. I stuck it out and by the second week I couldn't believe how great I felt!

:D

[Desiree]

Looking forward to seeing your 10 lb. clippie, then the 15, then 20 and so on!!

Best of luck to you on your journey!!!

Des

[wovenwonder]

Weight on Tues. AM (start of Alex challenge): 219
(I had some cauliflower-official start won't be until Wed!)
Wednesday:218
Today:217

I ate more than usual today. I thought I would be LESS hungry!:rolleyes:

cheeseburger (no roll) 9am
chicken cheesesteak (no roll) 11am
pot roast with horseradish 3pm
Red Lobster for Supper (21st. anniversary) Filet Minon, skewer of Lobster Tails and Scallops, Skewer of Grilled Shrimp, and drawn butter. I left feeling SO THIRSTY so I am a little worried about what might have been in that drawn butter. Hopefully it was just lots of salt.

I'll be looking at the scale tomorrow morning with one eye closed as I know I'll be retaining water.
:eek:

[wovenwonder]

Weigh in - 218
(I new that I would have water retention today!):rolleyes:

9:00 am - 1-2oz of cheddar cheese
1:00pm - chicken cheesesteak [no bun]
6:00pm - stromboli
(it was basically lots of melted mozzarella with ham and a little salami. I just slice open the crust and use it as a bowl while I eat the insides out).


I also drink water and diet soda's and iced tea throughout the day. I need to work on my water intake --- and will start to journal that soon (to show accountablility).

Off to NYC on a bus trip tomorrow! I'm sure it will be a day with much more excersize than usual -- I am just hoping that I can keep up with everyone!:eek: )

[wovenwonder]

I have been part of Webmaster Alex's Atkins challenge this week. I decided this wasn't going to work for me during the 'different' day that I was going to have in NYC today. That is okay --- because I've learned so much about my eating by following the challenge for most of the week -- and for that I truly thank Alex for opening my eyes. I personally need my veggies. I have a spastic colon (IBS) and just was not feeling as good on that end of things without them. But I've come to realize that I don't need the extra low carb 'treats' that I was eating. I now know to use the bars, shakes, and even nuts to get me thru those special instances and not use them to get me thru every day. Today WAS one of those special instances.....

I was up at 3:45am to get ready for a bus trip to NYC. This was mine and my daughter first time to visit the city. We had a wonderful (but busy and exhausting) day and will surely visit there again! We didn't get home until after 10pm and I was aching from head to toe! But, it was a good kind of ache that I haven't experienced in way to long!

They served juice, donuts, and coffee on the bus trip to NYC. First came the juice, then the donuts (when were they going to bring that COFFEE?) then finally came the coffee. As I politely said no thank you to the juice and the donuts -- I realized that I truly did not WANT them. I wasn't just doing what I thought was best to be a good little girl on my low carb plan.

1:00pm Lunch at Macy's - Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing --- it was heavenly!

5:00pm - TGI Fridays stop before having to board the bus again at 6:15. I ordered a large diet coke and a decaf coffee and asked to please keep both refilled! I had no desire to eat -- but boy was I thirsty after the day I had! Once again -- as my tablemates were eating dessert, shakes, and soup -- I was feeling very content and undeprived drinking my soda and coffee!

8:00pm during the bus ride home I had another decaf coffee, a bottle of water --- and realized that I was hungry. I had 1/2 of a chocolate browie Atkins Advantage bar and 4 pieces of pecans. I was satisfied --- and felt like I had a succesful day in more ways than one!
:)

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

noon - tossed salad with ranch dressing
Smoked Cheddar Cheese Burger with onion and tomatoe and topped with blue cheese dressing. [no roll]

4:30pm - Sunday supper at MIL is always a REAL chore. Nothing but carb laden food. [she adds sugar to everything imaginable]
tossed salad with blue cheese dressing
side of hamburg bbq
apx 2oz of cheddar cheese chunks

confessional - I almost cheated at MIL. The jelly beans, chips, and pizza were calling my name. BUT I knew that I commited to this journal and didn't want my WISH friends to know I cheated. That is what kept me away from those foods! I cherish the WISH so much!

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float
Diet Rootbeer with a splash of Heavy Cream

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

7:30am - Chocolate Mint LC Shake

Posted by Glo on the LC Recipe Thread:
1 tbls Davincci chocolate syrup (SF,no carbs or calories)
1 tbsp Davincii Creme de minte (SF,no carbs no calories)
.25 cup of heavy cream (205 calories, 2 carbs, 1 protien)
.33 cup water ( 0 everything)
1 serving EAS chocolate whey protien (115 calories, 4carbs, 1 fiber)
1 tbls or whipped cream cheese (35 calories, 0 carbs)
add 7 icecubes

put in blender and blend....ENJOY!!!!

total calories 355 total carbs 6 minus one fiber only 5 carbs protien 22


11:00am Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]
2:30pm - Rotisserie Chicken Breast

5:00pm Grilled Chicken Breast
Smashed Cauliflower w/butter & Chive/Onion Crm Chse
I cook cauliflower until fork tender. Then I put it on my plate and 'smash' it with a fork. I vary the toppings -- using almost any topping I would have normally put on a baked potatoe. HEAVENLY!

Small handful of Sunkist Italian Parmigan Almonds

8:00pm Mock Root Beer Float

(SF Metamucil before bed - I need that extra fiber!;))

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

Even though I didn't follow the Alex challenge as it was meant to be followed --- it ended up being a challenge of my own. I couldn't go no carb -- just wasn't feeling very good with my IBS symptoms. I did drastically cut carbs compared to what I had been eating -- and I thank Alex for opening my eyes!:D
I lost 3 pounds during the week of the Alex Challenge!

7:00am - EAS Chocolate Shake
VERY GOOD - but it didn't satisfy me near as long as the shake I made yesterday.

11:00am - Phila Cheesesteak [no bun]
Decaf Coffee with a splash of vanilla cappachino

2:00pm - Smashed Cauliflower
with sour cream, butter, S&P
Dang -- I'm hungry today!

5:00pm - Chicken Salad Plate with Ranch Dressing

[wovenwonder]

If you are wondering -- "How can she eat this way and think she is going to lose weight and be healthy?" here is an explanation from a scientific view - (PAdisMOM is a biology teacher)

Originally posted by PAdisMOM
Your body breaks down carbohydrates through a process called glycolysis, followed by the Krebs cycle, and then electron transport chain. All a bunch of (really exciting!) biology stuff. BUT in the end it has tuned glucose (C6H12O6) into water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). So that's where all the stuff goes. It doesn't "melt away". This process makes ATP, which is the chemical your body uses for energy. Ever time you move you use ATP.

Fats and proteins break down through basically the same process, but enter the steps at different points along the way.

Does this help? I love this type of stuff, but my students usually think I'm crazy!

PS: Your body is programmed to burn carbohydrates first. That is why Atkins works. If there are no carbohydrates to burn, then your body will break down fats.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 218
UGH - I am up 2 pounds again!

7:30am - Protein Shake with DaVinci Kaluhi syrup
I cut out the cream cheese and it was as delish as ever!

1:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

6:00pm - Choc/Mint Protein Shake

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float

I really was not hungry today. I think drinking the water really helped to curb the appetite.

Vija's 48oz/day Water Challenge - (60-oz)

[glo]

aren't the shakes awesome!!! I love them, but for now am taking a break, because they slow me down. You are doing awesome...keep it going, remember that weight fluctuates wildly, and it could be water you are storing :) Do not get discouraged.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

8:30am - 2 'dippy' eggs with 3 slices bacon

12:noon - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float
I had intended to have a 'shake' for supper. UGH! I didn't have any ice -- and by the time I went for some ice, I realized that I would be just as satisfied with the RBF. Ice Cube trays are in the freezer -- and I'll have my shake in the AM.

Vija's 48oz/Day Water Challenge - 60-80oz?
I actually forget how many times I filled this 20oz cup!

Journaling here on WISH has been very good for me! I made a HM Beef Veggie Pie for the family and didn't even have a taste! I didn't want to have to write down even one teaspoon of 'cheat'!;)

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214 :cool:

7:30am - Choc/Mint Protein Shake

1:30pm - Stromboli minus the dough

6:30pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

9:30pm - 2 slices Cooper Sharp Cheese

I didn't get water in today. Nothing except the shake and diet soda's. I know tomorrow will not be a good weigh in day. I can feel myself retaining since I had the stromboli. I'll have to be careful with those! I'll try to make up tomorrow by drinking extra water to 'float the badness away'!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -215

I put on one of my new outfits and headed off for a new 'do'! I got my hair cut short (ears out!) and permed. Then I headed to Fashion Bug to shop (hey, I had a coupon that I just HAD to use!). I finished with lunch at Hoss's:

11:30am - Tossed Salad w/Ranch Dressing
Very Thin Sliced Steak
It was actually meant to have as a sandwich but I disposed of the bun.;)

6:00pm - Dinner at a Chinese Buffet!
Sampling of chicken wings, green beans, shrimp scampi, and Beef Tenderloin. And two 'generous' helpings of crab legs with drawn butter. VERY GOOD! And I managed to stay on program. I just LOVE this way of eating. Although I stayed on program -- I know the food was way over salted and it will cause me to temporarily retain water (again).

I did manage to drink plenty of water today -- although I don't know the ounce amount.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216
I expected to be retaining water today

9:30am - Ham, Cheese, and Onion Omelet

Today is the day we always have dinner at MIL's. It is a VERY challenging day for me. I wonder what kind of carb laden food I'll have to choose from today?:rolleyes:

5:00pm Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Hamburger with Tomatoe, Onion and Horseradish Mayo. [no roll ofcourse] Also snacked on some cheddar cheese chunks and celerly with dip. I lucked out today at MIL's! YIPEE!!

7:30pm -- after resisting all the sweet stuff at MIL's I decided to splurge and had a low carb toffee bar.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

11:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

2:30pm - an ounce or so of cheddar cheese chunks

5:30pm - Choc/Mint Protein Shake (Yum)!

8:00pm - Swiss Miss 'diet' SF Hot Chocolate with cream

Metamucil

Water Intake = GOOD!

Oh my -- I just commited to working toward a goal of participating (and succeeding) in the WDW 1/2 Marathon in January 2005. This gives me 19 months to drop 75+ pounds and work toward walking/jogging up to 13.5 miles at a minimum of 16 mile minutes average. I told DH my goal and he laughed at me!:eek: He really is supportive though

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

8:00am - Cheesey Scrambled Eggs
2 eggs, 2 slices cooper sharp chs, 1 tbs cream

11:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

2:00pm - Chocolate Mint Hot Chocolate [YUM]
Swiss Miss 'diet' hot chocolate, Davinci sf chocolate and peppermint paddy syrups, and 1 tbsp of heavy cream.

6:00pm - Chicken Tenderloins

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float

Water Intake = Good!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

Metamucil in the AM

11:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

6:00pm - side southwest ceasar salad
Cheesey French Onion Soup [no bread or croutons]

Metamucil in the PM

Water Intake = Fair

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

8:00am - Chocolate/Tofee Protein Shake
These DaVinci SF syrups are the BEST!

11:30am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no bun]

12:00noon - serving of Reese's PB Cups Sugar Free
I'm actually eating these HOPING that the lacticol will have an effect on me today -- the metamucil isn't seeming to do its job. And to think before this WOE I had the opposite symptoms. I had the IBS that caused me to have to be near a bathroom at all times!

5:30pm - 2 Slices Sandwich Pepperoni, 2 Hot Dogs,
Dill Pickle

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float

Water Intake = Excellent!
I couldn't get enough water today. I was so thirsty. But could also feel myself beginning to retain ALOT too! Oh isn't this "TOM" so much fun!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

10:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

3:00pm - Ounce or so of cheddar cheese chunks


We are heading off to my parents place at the shore for the weekend. I have been waiting for this time of year to finally get here! I really look forward to these weekends away. Ofcourse, they always present challenges as far as eating goes. But, I think I am in the right set of mind right now to get thru this weekend anyway! I just LOVE Grotto Pizza and look forward to having it during our trips to the shore. I am going to stick to Chicken Ceaser Salad tonite and maybe eat a piece or two of pizza toppings only. I am considering allowing myself one day each Holiday weekend to have a few alcoholic drinks and my Grotto pizza -- crust and all. But, I may change my mind by the time those holiday weekends come along. My favorite 'beach drink' last summer was Crystal Light Raspberry with a little diet ginger ale and Parrot Bay Rum! I've come up with a substitute that I think I will also enjoy. In place of the Rum I am going to use DaVinci Coconut SF syrup.:D

10:00pm - Chicken Ceaser Salad and
toppings off of one slice of pizza.

[KathyFP]

Have a wonderful weekend. Having the right mind set is most of the battle.

[wovenwonder]

At the Shore - no weigh in

Keeping track of time at the shore isn't an option! I am there to escape reality as much as possible!;)

Here is what I remember eating saturday. I know it was alot -- but it was all food within program.....

Couple Slices of Bacon
Diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
Salad with Ham and Cheese
3 Slices Bologna with Cream Cheese
Ounce or so of Cheddar Cheese Chunks
Diet Rootbeer with Cream
Tossed Salad with Ranch Dressing
Chicken Cordenblue
Asparagus with Butter
Diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
Piece of Russell Stover SF Chocolate Mint

[wovenwonder]

At the Shore - no weigh in

8:00am - 2 Egg Omelet with 1 slice of cheese

3:00pm - McDonalds Cheeseburger no bun

5:30pm - Tossed Salad and Hamburger [no bun]
Cheddar Cheese Chunks

6:30pm -- I just ate a bunch of sugar free candy! Probably 2 serving sizes:eek: ! It was a mixture of the Hershey's, and Reese's Minatures and Russel Stover SF Choc Mints. Now I'm just hoping the after effects won't be too painful! What was I thinking? :rolleyes:

As of monday morning I didn't have any 'ill effects' of all that low carb candy! That is kind of a catch 22 though --- I didn't want the awful stomach pains and the bathroom problems that sometimes go with it. But since I didn't have 'any effects' I guess that means that my body wasn't 'disposing' of the sugar alcohols and might have been treating them as 'sugar'. UGH.:rolleyes:

[wovenwonder]

Weigh in - 214

8:00am - Choc/Toffee HM Protein Shake

10:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

3:00pm - 5 slices large pepperoni with cheddar cheese
[melted in the microwave]

6:00pm - Carbolite Chocolate Almond Bar

I can feel myself retaining water! UGH!

8:00pm - Mock Rootbeer Float

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

9:00am - 1oz of Pecans
SF Choc/Moccoa Flavored Coffee

11:00am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

2:30pm - Carbolite Pecan Caramel Cluster

7:30pm - 1-2oz hot pepper cheese chunks
8:00pm - Mock Coke Float

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 212!
Trying on that new clippie......
:D

9:00am - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

11:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

2:00pm - serving of sugar free chocolate
1-2 oz hot pepper cheese chunks

4:30pm - lemon pepper seasoned grilled chicken breast
smashed cauliflower topped w/butter
and dill seasoned sour cream.

Water Intake - Good

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

10:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

1:30pm - oz of hot pepper cheese
HM Toffee/Kaluha Shake

4:30pm - 6 cucumber slices with spreadable cheese

7:30pm - oz hot pepper cheese
3 Bologna/Cream Cheese wrap ups

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

8:00am - Chocolate/Toffee HM Shake

12:30noon - Antipasta Salad w/Ranch Dressing

6:00pm - diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate with Davinci Mint

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float
made with Stewarts Diet Root Beer and Cream

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214 (ugh)

7:30am - 1/2 cup egg & olive salad
EAS 2 carb chocolate shake

8:45am - Walked apx 16 minutes on the TM

11:30am - Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Small piece of Steak and Green Beans

7:30pm - Chinese Buffet - YUM!
sampling of hot wings, green beans, steak, and shrimp scampi --- and lots of crab legs with drawn butter!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214
Back to the basics this week - trying to break this stall!

10:00am - Ham, Cheese, & Onion Omelet

2:00pm - Cheeseburger [no bun]

5:00pm - Philly Cheesesteak Salad

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

7:30am - Treadmill 20 min - 2.4 mph

9:00am - 2 eggs scrambled with 1oz hot pepper cheese

1:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

5:00pm - Ceaser Salad & Cheeseburger [no roll]
5:30pm - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

8:00pm - Mock Root Beer Float

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

This journalling has been so helpful to me to look back on. I am noticing that I am eating way too much cheese. I think every item I've had the past two days has had cheese or cream in it. Now I'm going to try getting no more than one serving each day of cheese [I can't give up my chicken cheese steaks]. Hopefully cutting back on the cheese will get me 'moving' [in more ways than one!] I've got that constipation thing going on that even mega doses of metamucil don't seem to be helping right now. I'm ready for a good Whoooooosh!

8:30am - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

10:00am - Hot Dog [no bun] with onion & hot peppers

11:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

5:00pm - Grilled Smoked Sausage and Green Beans

7:00pm - serving of Hersheys SF Chocolate
I ate them without really even tasting or enjoying the candy. I really am hoping [once again] that the lacticol will get me 'moving'! I know that I will feel so much better when I 'go' again! I have also felt so yucky --- retaining water yucky! I just don't know what else to do. I'll work on keeping the cheese and cream cut back to a minimum and upping my water intake!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 212 :D

AM = metamucil, multi-vitamin, flaxseed oil capsule, & calcium

9:00am - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

11:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

2:30pm - 6 cucumber slices with spreadable cheese
UGH - I wasn't thinking about this being 'cheese'! I really need to work on this. Plus I can feel myself retaining even more since I've eaten this snack.

5:30pm - Decaf Coffee with a splash of capachino

8:00pm - Stewarts Diet Rootbeer
1 oz Pecans stirfied with butter and splenda

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 212

9:00am - couple chunks of deer bologna
(while I was cutting it up to bag it for the weekend)

11:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

12:00noon - sandwich pepperoni rolled with cream cheese
slice of bologna rolled with cream cheese
[I was fixing these for the weekend too -- and picking!]

1:30pm -- two slices of bacon
[More cook ahead for the weekend picking]

OMG - I am just picking, picking, all day today! [just the little things I've listed --- but, Oh my!]. I hope this isn't what my weekend away is going to be like!]


I have to admit that I'm feeling frustrated. Cheating hasn't even been an option for me -- I feel like I'm just in the perfect state of mind right now --- BUT -- I am retaining water and the scale hasn't moved the way I had hoped for over a week now! I'm ready for a good Whoooosh again!

We were heading out for dinner at a local family resturant. I decided before I left to have a meal fairly high in carbs. I'm hoping it will jump start my body. I've been retaining water so bad and have been constipated --- and just feel yucky. Here is what I had.......

5:00pm Crab stuffed mushrooms [there was breading in the crab stuffing], Salad with bacon dressing [yes, the real bacon dressing with sugar], pickled red beets.

Somehow I think I'll still be feeling yucky [or even worse] tomorrow. Time will tell. I know in the past this sometimes helped to get me jumpstarted and on my way to losing again. I am in the right frame of mind and 'unplanned - free for all cheating' just is not a problem for me. I'm sure I won't have any problem getting right back on track. :D

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

11:30am - slice of bologna

1:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no bun]

9:00pm - @Grotto's - Tossed Salad with Bacon & Cheese
Ranch Dressing
Toppings off of 2 slices of pepperoni pizza


We are leaving this afternoon for a weekend at the shore. I had originally told myself that Holiday weekends this summer [memorial, 4th July, Labor day] I would enjoy my favorite beach pizza [Grotto's] and maybe a few alcoholic drinks. I still haven't decided if I will splurge on these things this weekend or just wait until the 4th of July. As of now -- I don't really feel like I even want them ---- so I'll just wait and see.


I probably won't have any Journal entries for the next three days -- as we will be at the shore and I won't be keeping a detailed record of what I eat/drink. No weigh ins while we are there either. The scale stays home!;) I will make an entry to note if I stayed on program or decided to splurge a bit.
:D

[wovenwonder]

The weekend at the shore was so much fun! The weather was yucky --- but it just felt so good to get away! I ate ALOT of food --- but chose low carb snacks like meat and cheese and never strayed with my food choices the entire long weekend. At 'Grottos' I had the pizza toppings but not the crust. No ice cream. I stuck to diet drinks the first two evenings but last night I decided to have a 'big people' drink!;) I had diet rite with Captain Morgan. Then I had a diet sprite with Morgan but only drank about 1/2 of it. I was surprised that I got a 'buzz' on two drinks. I had a nice time and don't regret having the drinks. Back on track for tomorrow (tuesday). I have no idea what tomorrow mornings weigh in will bring to me --- but I'll be stepping on the scale with one eye closed [afraid to look]!:eek:

[imgoingtodisney]

For a getaway wknd you did darn good.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

10:00am - Hot Dog with onion & hot peppers [no roll]

11:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

2:00pm - 1 oz 'Pecans to Die For'!
Pecans stir fried with butter, salt & splenda - YUM!

5:00pm - Grilled Sirloin Steak
Steamed [pick n peel] Shrimp

8:00pm - Serving of Flax Cereal
I am REALLY having an awful constipation problem. Even this cereal didn't work - UGH! I think I'll have to resort to a laxative tomorrow.

Water Intake = Excellent!

[imgoingtodisney]

so whatcha go up? 1lb? Good job - now keep at it, ok?

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

7:30am - 4 slices Bologna Lunchmeat

AM Supplements - Coral Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Flax oil capsule, 'One A Day' weightsmart multi-vitamin

11am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

I took a full dose of milk of magnesia for constipation - it worked gently.

2:00pm - 3 Bologna rolls w/spinach dip

6:00pm - Stromboli [minus the crust]
4 pcs of Russel Stover SF candy

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215 :(

I am discouraged and depressed. I am retaining water SO BAD and I really feel just generally AWFUL right now.

8:30am - McDonalds Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit [minus biscuit]

I talked to my obgyn and next cycle [in two weeks] I am going to start a new BC pill --- Yasmin. I've heard nothing but positive comments concerning this pill and I'm hoping it will help me to feel better.

11:00am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

2:00pm - 1 1/2 oz of hot pepper cheese

5:00pm - Whopper with cheese [minus the roll]

8:00pm - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate w/cream

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

8:30am - McD's Bacon, Egg & Cheese [no biscuit]

12:30noon - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

1:30pm - Carbolite Dark Chocolate Bar

6:00pm - Small Chicken Ceaser Salad, Side of Cauliflower w/Hollandaise sauce, French onion soup [minus croutons].

[Bichon Barb]

Great weigh in Jody. I just read your thread about BC pills. I'm on the pill too. I have been for a long time, and I'm 38! I'm ready to be done with them. I've heard that you can have worse PMS when off of the pill. I find that hard to believe :eek: . Anyway, this was one of those months where my TOM was hardly existent, and I didn't take off any weight. :(

Anyway, I'm on Mircette. Let me know how you do on the new pill.

Good luck.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

11:00am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

3:00pm - ounce or two of bologna with horseradish cheddar

6:00pm - Out for wonderful Buffet! I had salad with ranch, asparugus soup, piece of rotiserie chicken, sm. ham slice, green beans, 3 sm. harvard beets, apx 1/2 c of sugar free vanilla ice cream.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In On May 1st - 216
Weigh In Today [June 1st] - 215 :(
Down one pound for the month of May

10:00am - eggs, bacon, ham

1:00pm - 2 slices bologna

PM -- MAJOR carb-fest at mother in laws! Figured I was doing 'lousy' anyway -- with retaining all this water and not losing -- so what the heck!

I'll be right back on track again tomorrow. The days of week long binges are behind me.


:D

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -217

9:00am - 2 Bacon, Egg, Cheese McD's Biscuits [minus biscuit]

2:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

5:00pm - 1cup HM Broccoli Salad

8:00pm - 3/4 oz of Walnut Halves

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

10:00am - Hot Dog [no bun]

11:30am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

2:00pm - piece of carbolite candy [caramel pecan]

5:00pm - Taco Salad

8:00pm - Bologna rolls with horseradish cheddar

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -214

8:00am - 1oz of peanuts
Swiss Miss 'diet' hot chocolate

11:30am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

2:00pm - 2oz. Cheddar Cheese Chunks and 1oz Walnut Halves

3:00pm - Serving of sugar free chocolate candy

5:00pm - Chicken Salad Plate w/ranch dressing

8:00pm - 1 oz of peanuts

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214

I am officially in my 'off week' of my bc pills from Hell! Next wednesday evening I will start the new pills 'Yasmin' which I am hoping will have me feeling human again! ;)
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9:00am - 2 bacon/egg/cheese McD's [no biscuit]

1:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

5:30pm - ceaser salad, cheeseburger with LTO [no roll]

8:00pm - 1 oz peanuts

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

11:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]
serving of cashews
protein bar

6:00pm - Salad w/dressing, meatball, chicken wings

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -215

8:30am - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

11:00am - cheeseburger and hot dog [no rolls]

3:30pm - cheddar cheese chunks and walnuts

7:00pm - Red Lobster - ceaser salad with baby shrimp, broccoli and squash w/butter, shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp, crab legs, and lobster tail w/drawn butter.

9:00pm - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215


10:00am - Eggs, Bacon, Ham
Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing


5:30pm - Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onion,
Garlic Mayo, Red Beets

8:00pm - 1/2 oz Pecans

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

9:00am - Breakfast Burrito [minus wrap]
Bacon, Egg & Cheese [minus biscut]


2:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]
serving of cashews

7:30pm - 3 bologna/horseradish cheddar roll ups
1/2 oz of Pecans

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 214


7:30am -- EAS Chocolate Shake

11:00am - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

1:00pm - Chicken Breast
SF Candy [Hershey's and Russel Stover]

5:00pm - Pork Roast

6:00pm - Mint Carbolite Bar

8:00pm - serving of peanuts

Can you tell I'm having MAJOR TOM cravings!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213

The past 4 weeks haven't gone very well for me. For the greatest part, I stayed on program but was retaining water horribly. I have one more pound to lose before I'll be where I was 4 weeks ago. Tonite I start my new birth control pills [Yasmin]. My other pills were something new for me the past 2 months and they were having me feel just awful! I'm hoping so bad that I will finally be feeling human again with these new pills. I no longer need them for bc but am taking them to control monthly bleeding due to a large fibroid tumor. Well -- I guess time will tell. :D

8:30am - Bacon, Egg & Cheese McD's [minus biscuit]

1:30pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]
and 3 hot wings -- YUM!

5:30pm - Pork w/s.kraut
3 Reese's miniatures

7:30pm - serving of peanuts
3 Reese's miniatures

[Gregg]

great job, Jody! (I hope you don't mind me posting).

My suggestion to you though would be to not weigh yourself every day. It's easy to get frustrated doing this, as some days you retain water, etc. I do it no more than once a week.

keep up the good work!
Gregg

[MrsC]

I am in my fourth week of Atkins. The first two weeks I lost 9 pounds. The third week I didn' t loose any weight. I'm in the middle of my fourth week and am hesitant to get on the scale until the week is over. I have been very strict on this diet and in fact like it better than WW. Has anyone experienced loosing weight and then not? How long does it usually last? I don't want to give up but I'm becoming a little discouraged.

[wovenwonder]

I replied to Gregg and Mrs.C via PM's.

Weigh In 212 :)

I am FINALLY back to my 'low' weight. Started the new pills last night [after completing a week of TOM]. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will feel better on Yasmin!

8:00am - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

12:noon - Seafood Salad Plate

5:30pm - Cheeseburger Sub [minus roll]
2 Reese's SF miniatures

9:00pm - 2 Bologna/horseradish cheddar roll-ups

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -212

Heading to the shore for the weekend. I'm in a good set of mind so I am not worried about splurging this weekend. I will probably have a couple splurges over the July 4th holiday weekend trip though. I won't be checking in again until monday!:D

I stayed on track all weekend. It was a beautiful summer like weekend --- I had a blast!
:D

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211 :D

I FINALLY broke this stall! I sure hope I'm on my 'weigh' again ---- 4 more pounds until I get to exchange this 10 pound clippie for the 15 pound one! Only 12 more pounds to ONDERland!

10:00am -- couple pieces of lunchmeat and cheese

1:30pm -- Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

5:30pm - Broccoli Salad

7:30pm -- oz of Walnuts

[wovenwonder]

Today is my ONE YEAR Atkinsversary!:D

Weigh In - 211

8:00am - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

10:00am - 3 Egg Omelet ham,cheese,onion,peppers,mushrooms

2:00pm - HM Broccoli Salad
ounce of walnuts

6:00pm - Philly Cheese Steak [no roll]

9:00pm - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot Chocolate

[PAdisMOM]

Congratulations on your anniversary!!! You have such willpower to stick with it even when it doesn't seem to be going well.

BTW...no chicken cheesesteak for lunch? What's up??? (LOL):p

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 210 :D

8:30am - McD's Bacon/Egg/Cheese [minus biscuit]

12:00noon - slice of turkey and cheese

2:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

7:00pm - Chicken Salad Plate w/ranch dressing

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211


8:30am - Swiss Miss diet Hot Choc

12:00pm - Philly Cheesesteak [no roll]

6:00pm - 3 slices bologna, slice of swiss cheese,
horseradish mustard

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 209 :D


12:noon - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

afternoon - snacked on serving of cashews

6:30pm - Triple Cheese cheeseburger [no roll] with mayo, lettuce, tomatoe, and onion - very small serving of cole slaw

9:00pm - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211

9:00am - 3 eggs scrambled with 2 slices w/a cheese

noon - couple slices of bologna and slice of swiss cheese

6:00pm - Chinese Buffet -
Small samplings of - crab legs with butter, shrimp with cocktail sauce, beef, chicken wings, green beans, crab stuffed chicken breast pieces, 2 pcs of general tso's chicken.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 210

10:00am - 3 egg omelet with Ham, Cheese & onion

5:00pm -- had family over for a cook-out. Had a burger [no roll] and ceaser salad and then mildly pigged out on some carbs that I shouldn't have had. I had an ice cream sandwich and two of those new oreos ---- plus a pick of this and that. It all added up. Back on track in the AM.


:D

[Jomrog]

Hey Jody,
Congrats on your Atkins 1 year anniversary. You are so strong to stick with it. It looks like your weight is creeping down again.

How do you feel? Do you have any cravings? It looks like it's working for you, even if it is a little slow. As they say, slower is better.

Thanks for the journal. It helps me to read it. It gives me menu ideas, too.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 213 :eek:


9:00am - One egg - made egg salad style with lots of mayo.

11:00am - Tuna/Egg Salad with extra mayo

1:30pm - Hot Dog with Kraut [no roll]

6:00pm - HM Protein Shake

[eelderm1]

Hi wovenwonder, I was wondering are you excercising and what kind. You are doing great and are a real inspiration!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 212

AM - Couple slices of lunchmeat and cheese throughout AM

1:30pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

4:30pm - Hot Dog [no roll]

8:00pm - oz of Macadamia Nuts
couple slices of bologna

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In -211

8:00am - Egg n Tuna Salad made with 2 eggs, mayo, sugar free sweet relish, little tuna, salt & pepper.

12:30pm - one oz of macadamia nuts

2:30pm - 4 meatballs with provolone cheese & onions

6:00pm - salad with ranch, chopped steak, green beans

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211

8:00am - 2 eggs with bacon and cheddar

3:00pm - one oz of macadamia nuts

6:00pm - bacon cheeseburger [no roll] & sm ceasar salad

9:00pm - Blue Bunny Lite Yogurt - coconut cream

[wovenwonder]

I have a fibroid uterine tumor. We have been 'watching' it for about 8 years now and it has grown a little each year but not big concerns. I went to get an ultrasound 2 weeks ago. [routine] and heard from the doc today. It has grown 'massive' is the word she used PLUS has an ADDITIONAL tumor that has formed. This additional [smaller] one is apx the size of a newborns head according to her explanation. She said that I must have something done NOW. Hysterectomy is the only option due to the size and signifigant growth. Since it has had such signifigant growth rather quickly I have to see an oncologist on 7/2 and my gyn is concerned it could have turned in to cancer. Recovery for this type of surgery is 8-10 weeks!!! I have so much that I have to get organized in my home life as well as my work. I will be working practically day and night trying to accomplish this and likely will NOT be on the boards much. I'll try to keep my journal updated but not much else. Keeping busy will hopefully keep my mind off of the worry.

I am at automatic high risk for surgery due to my weight. That is sad. To think that this could have been gone already [the weight] if I would have stuck to it way back when.

I have to just look forward right now.......

[geetey]

{{{{{{{{{{JODY}}}}}}}}}}
Oh, Jody, I am so sorry this is happening!!! No wonder those b.c. pills were causing you such problems! They couldn't work. I wish I could do something to help! If there is, please post or PM!!

Uhm....mmm..... silver lining? Think of the pounds lost giving 'birth' to that 'baby'. GOOD LUCK!!
Sending prayers, and pixie dust your way!!!!

[nativetxn]

Jody, the anesthesia used these days is so much safer. I had my gallbladder out and weighed more than you weigh--it was the open procedure not the laparascope, too. Don't worry about that right now, concentrate on getting better. The one thing you want to be sure you do is to get up and move as soon as they let you--you won't want to do it, but you will not only heal more quickly, you will stay safer (heart and lung wise) if you move as much as possible.

{{{HUGS}}} my friend. I pray that the tumor is not malignant. You will feel so much better after the hysterectomy, honest you will. I am a little surprised that they would watch something like this for 8 years.

Well, now they are going to get you all fixed up. You will lose weight and feel better. It is just a very scary situation. Remember that we are always here if you need us, and we care about you a <b>lot</b>.

Keep us posted.

Katholyn

[Luvinit]

Jody....First I am sending you {{{{{{{{Prayers}}}}}}} and letting you know that you will be all of mine until this ordeal is over. I am sorry that you have to go through this right now.

I usually don't read other's wish journal's, but for some reason I read yours tonight..(strange).

Please let us know how you are doing and if there is anything we can do for you!! You have been so wonderful to me, and I wish you a speedy recovery!!

XOXOXOXXO
Tracy

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Jody,
Continuing with sending you prayers and good wishes. Just wanting to let you know you are forever on my mind right now, and praying for good news.

[wovenwonder]

Thank you to EVERYONE for your good thoughts and prayers. It's going to be a LONG week. But hopefully it will go fast since I have so much to get caught up with. I work out of my home -- managing a trucking company. I do it ALL - dispatching, accounting, payroll, taxes --- etc, etc. It is only ME -- so no one to fall back on. It would be hard for someone to come in and take over because I know what to do but it isn't 'written' anywhere -- I just 'know' what needs done -- and I do it. So, in addition to working ahead, I have to try and write 'instructions' for my job in case I can't get back to it right away. Same with at home --- I take care of most everything. Thanks Again - it means alot to me.:D

Weigh In - 209:D

9:30am - Blue Bunny yogurt 'Vanilla Creme' mixed with
butter pecan flax o meal cereal.

12:00 - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

2:00pm - one oz macadamia nuts

6:00pm - 'triple cheese' cheeseburger with LTO

[4nana]

Dear Jody ~ I feel your pain :(

I have been following your diet thread and you are such an inspiration!

I am so sorry to hear about your health problems and that they have gone on for so long. I have been down the road w/fibriods and after 2 opinions had the hysterectomy ~ thankfully w/o any complications. I felt like a new person afterwards. Something like this is always so scary, but please think positive and keep the faith ^i^, you are not alone. I pray you can put the cancer idea out of your mind until you know what you are dealing with. You will cross that bridge when and if you have too. Your doctors know what is best and will do everything possible to make you well again. The worst part will be the waiting, but we are here for you any time you feel the need to talk.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, please try to keep us informed and let us know if there is anything we can do.

Best wishes,
God Bless ^i^
Sandie

[TigH]

Just catching up with your journal and read about your tumor. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please just try to be as relaxed about this as you can!!!! Take all the time you need to recover from the surgery. We are all here to support you!

xo TigH. xo

[ohMom]

my thoughts and I want you to know I will including you in my prayers until you are through this health crisis! {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you and keep the faith that somehow this is all in God's plan, your job is to take it easy as much as possible, take care of yourself and heal after your surgery.

You are such an inspiration to us on WISH and you are always so uplifting! thank you for being there for us, no it's our turn to be there for YOU!

God Bless you Jodi!

[wovenwonder]

Once again -- thank you to EVERYONE for your kind words and encouragement.:D

Weigh In - 209

8:00am - Blue Bunny Yogurt 'Black Forrest'

snacked on bologna slices, cheese and pecans thru the day

2:00pm - Blue Bunny Yogurt 'Blueberry'

6:00pm - Bacon Cheeseburger w/ LTMO [no roll]
tossed salad w/ ceaser dressing

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Dear Jody-

Hope that you have been able to at least get some sleep - sometimes if one can at least manage that, it's not quite so bad. thinking of you and you are in my prayers - when it's overwhelming take a deep breath and relax for a moment.

Among the WISHers who are keeping you at the top of our prayer lists - chin up - you are such a great inspiration - sending some back your way :D

[wovenwonder]

The kind words on this thread, e-cards, etc that I've been receiving mean so much. Thank you to ALL!

Weigh In - 209

9:00am - Ham, Cheese & Onion Omelet

5:00pm - ceaser salad, cheese, red beet egg, dill pickle, pork bbq, watermelon, couple slices veggies/dip.

[wovenwonder]

I spoke to my gyno today. I am going to schedule the surgery. She said that I do not need to see the oncologist at this time. HOPEFULLY I won't EVER need to see him! [he will be called in during the surgery if necessary]. She said that it could be up to a month until they can schedule the surgery -- with pending insurance approval time. It will be a long but busy month.

Weigh In - 209

9:00am - 2 egg, bacon, cheddar

2:00pm - 4 meatballs, provolone, onion [no roll]

5:30pm - Sausage Link, Hot Dog [no roll]

[wovenwonder]

May 1st Weigh In - 216
June 1st Weigh In - 215
July 1st Weigh In - 209
Down 6 pounds in June

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In 209
I am not going to be journalling as usual for awhile. I just do not have to time to keep up with it. I will NOT stray from my eating plan though --- and will check in every once in awhile with my weigh ins! I'll be back to regular journalling after my surgery.:D

I received a surgery date today of Friday July 18th -- in the afternoon. I've asked my mother to register and post a surgery update on the boards - after my surgery [if she can figure out how to do it]. If she doesn't post -- she will ask Vija to post for her [she'll be calling Vija for me]. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of the prayers, cards and pixie dust that I've received!;)

[PRINCESS VIJA]

We will keep your journal warm for you until you are ready to come back! continued prayers my friend.....

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In 211

This is my 'time of the month' week. I guess it will be the LAST one --- as I'll be getting my hysterectomy on 7/18th. I am keeping my ovaries so I will ovulate but not 'bleed'. I guess I'll still go thru the 'time of month' water retention cycle then too, right? Can anyone recommend a good book to help me better understand all this?

We were at the shore for the holiday weekend. For the most part I did really well. I had decided ahead of the time that holiday weekends would be 'allowable cheat' weekends for me. I had a couple Captain Morgan/diet cokes. On the 4th I had a slice of shoo fly pie and ice cream. On sunday I had a slice of pizza - crust and all. And sunday evening I had a cheeseburger with the bun. I am up 2 pounds but I know it is a combination of TOM retention and also my 'off eating' this weekend.

[4nana]

Hi Jody,

Just to let you know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all goes well on Friday. Keep the faith ^i^
and think of that big RC cruise ahead of you!! I will email you.

~ Sandie

[wovenwonder]

I am getting last minute preparations done for my trip to the Castle [hospital] for my surgery today. I am still a LIW [Lady in Waiting] but will be a true 'Princess' when I return home to my 'Palace'.

I'm not cracking folks --- this is the lingo on the Hyster Sisters [Hysterectomy] message boards that I have been checking out!

Well ---- It's been OVER 2 MONTHS {May 14th} since I was able to trade up a clippie. I have been on program but it has been a true struggle for me --- My body just was NOT cooperating. I woke up this morning and jumped on the scale first thing and was pleasantly surprised that the one pound that I've been holding on to 'forever' has finally shed its way ----

I've earned my 15 Pound Clippie!!!:D

And that was BEFORE have body parts surgically removed! ;)

This sure gave me a wonderful feeling on an otherwise gloomy day! I couldn't wait to share it with my WISH Friends. Now I am at a total of 40 POUNDS lost since starting this low carb way of eating with 15 of those pounds lost since the WISH challenge began!

I Promise to be back posting faithfully on my journal as soon as I am home from the 'Castle' and feeling up to it!:D

[wovenwonder]

Thanks to all that have given me support during my surgery and recuperation --- it was appreciated so much. I am having trouble getting back on the low carb track though. I had gained 6 pounds from the IV/liquids during my hospital stay. As of 7/29 I had lost what I put on from surgery even though I had been eating high carb foods. NOT a good thing to get me back on track.:rolleyes: We went to the shore for rest and relaxation [and too much eating] and I GAINED back 5 pounds during the week. UGH.

But I'm back now folks and gearing up to get committed to this way of eating that I KNOW works for ME! So watch for my daily journaling starting friday 8/8. I think I'll start the star challenge also to keep me on track.
:D

[4nana]

Hi Jody ~

So glad all went well w/your surgery and you are feeling better.
Hang in there ~
it takes awhile to get back on track once you become a Hyster sister...LOL.
Take care and keep up the good work.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 219 :eek:

Well, I'm back where I need to be! But 12 pounds too late.:(

I've given up my clippies and will earn them again as I reach those milestones. I had started wish way back in the beginning at 222 --- so I'll re-earn my 5 pound clippie when I reach 217. Until then -- I am back to a 'newbie' wish member clippie. I am also starting the cheat free star challenge today. Onward and Downward I'll go.....

10:00am - slice of cheese and bologna

1:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

5:30pm - Cheeseburger [no roll] with tomatoe, onion, mayo and SF sweet relish [sweetened with splenda].

8:00pm - Diet Cream Soda with splash of heavy cream


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[believe]

Great job on getting back on track....I returned back on track a little over a week ago, 10lbs too late:rolleyes: I now have 5 to go. Atleast you are back on track before you hit to 20s....I know you can do it!!!!!!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 218

10:30am - Slice of Cheese

1:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

5:30pm - Beef Roast with Rich Onion Gravy
Cauliflower with Butter



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[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217
re-earned my 5 pound clippie
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[originally started WISH at 222]

8:00am - Hot Dog with Kraut [no roll]

12:30pm - Chicken Salad Plate w/ranch dressing

5:30pm - Stromboli [minus crust]

8:00pm - Diet Cream Soda w/splash of heavy cream



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[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 218

I was expecting to be 'up' a bit today. Whenever I have the stromboli OR the chicken salad plate in a day I seem to retain water --- and wouldn't you know it --- I had both in ONE day! UGH!

11:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

1:30pm - Mock Stuffed Peppers I put crumbled raw burger, sliced peppers, diced onions, tomatoe puree, with splenda in the crockpot - tasted wonderful!
Cauliflower with butter and crazy salt

I'll probably have the same thing later for supper. I was not satisfied today after I had the CCS so I ate a bit of my supper a little early.

5:30pm - Beef Roast
Cauliflower with Butter & Crazy Salt

8:00pm - Diet Cream Soda w/splash of heavy cream

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[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

We're heading to the shore for the Holiday Weekend! I just cannot believe that summer has come to its end already. Last winter was VERY long but this year I will have our April cruise to look forward to. This should make the winter more bearable.

8:00am - One Egg, Cheese, Ham

1:00pm - Pork Loin
Cashew Nuts

10:00pm - 2 hot dogs [no roll]


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[DoeWDW]

You're doing great! I'm sure you'll earn back those beloved clippies in no time!

I didn't realize there are so many Pennsylvanians here - I'm in Lancaster County (the northwest end).

Have a wonderful and relaxing time at the shore and good luck with your eating choices while there!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 219

We spent the Holiday weekend at the shore. I had my planned cheats [bye bye cheat free star]. I had corn on the cob for dinner an evening as well as a couple mixed drinks during the weekend. I had a good time and felt that I controlled my 'cheats' well considering that this was my first week back on plan. I'm back up to where I started last week but I'm going to be working very hard at getting that number to move. I'm so committed again and it feels TERRIFIC!:D

9:30am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

3:00pm - 3 Bolgna/Cream Cheese rollups

6:00pm - [ugh] Watermelon, corn on the cob and steak
we are coming to the end of the season for corn on the cob and I just cannot bear to pass it up! I have a feeling that this will be the last week that it will be in our area

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 219

9:00am - 2 eggs with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese

1:30pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

snacking on serving of cashews during the afternoon

5:30pm - Marinated/Grilled Chicken Breasts




Started the ONDERland by Christmas Challenge today!
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[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 219

9:00am - Hot Dog [no roll]

1:30pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

6:00pm - Ate out at a Chinese Buffet and did NOT stay on program!
:(

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm so glad you had a good time at the shore! I also know what you mean about the "fruits of the season" like sweet corn and watermelon. I've been good about avoiding them but it's been TOUGH!

You sound like you're back on track and rarin' to go! You've been eating so healthy the past couple days! I'm sure the scale will reflect all that effort soon, so don't get discouraged! I just KNOW you'll be in ONEDERLAND by Christmas!! Of course it will be much easier for us to get outside and exercise when this RAIN leaves....LOL!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

I did NOT stay on track during our weekend trip up to the cabin. I managed to drop 2 pounds and I really don't know how that was possible! Maybe I will see it catch up with me as the week goes on. I feel focused this morning. I know what I need to do to accomplish my goals -- so do I REALLY want that chocolate chip cookie or would I rather be at a healthy weight again SOON? I CANNOT have both --- so I will think of that every time I am tempted to sway.

10:30am - One fried egg

12:30pm - 6oz can of water packed tuna w/1tbsp mayo, crazy salt, and fresh ground pepper.

5:00pm - Roasted Pork, Cauliflower

7:30pm - Starbucks Cafe' Ole' - Decaf Coffee,
Cream, SF Vanilla Sweetner

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

9:00am - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

2:00pm - 2 eggs/ham/cheese/onion

5:30pm - 1 hot dog [no roll] - 1 ear corn
Homemade Cheesey Broccolli/Cauliflower soup

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

10:30am - 1 egg, w/little turkey ham,
and small amt shredded cheddar.

2:15pm - Homemade chicken salad - apz 4 oz canned white meat chicken, 1 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp splenda sweetened relish, crazy salt, and fresh ground pepper.

5:30pm - Homemade Cheesey Broccoli/Cauliflower soup
Marinated/Grilled very thin sliced pork chops [delicious!]

[DoeWDW]

Jody, the weight seems to be melting off you this week!! WOO-HOO! You've been doing great and staying on track.

By the way, I'd love to know how you make the chicken cheesesteak - sounds yummy!

Onward and downward! You'll need a new clippie soon!

Edit: I just realized you don't have any clippies!!! Did you delete them? I could swear I've seen clippies in your signature in the past....

[wovenwonder]

September 11th --- It seems unbelievable to me that TWO years have gone by already. :(
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In answer to Doreen [above]. I get my Chicken Cheesesteaks out. I just order them without the bun and they put the stuffings in a bowl for me. YUM! To keep my journal cleaner looking I click on the little square below to NOT show my signature. I figure that who wants to have to page thru my signature post after post as they are reading my journal.;)


Weigh In - 215

9:30am - Bacon,Egg & Cheddar Cheese

1:30pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

8:00pm - couple slices of cheddar cheese


I didn't have too much of an appetite for supper --- I have a cold that just has me all clogged up.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In 215

11:00am - 1/2 Cup Chicken Salad

2:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

6:00pm - Super Cheeseburger [3 cheeses] w/ LTO [no roll]

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

Sunday Weigh In - 217

Monday Weigh In - 218 :(

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

8:30am - Omelet w/ Ham,Cheese, Onion, Tomatoe

2:00pm - celery/dip, couple slices lunchmeat w/mayo, spoonful of macaroni salad. [funeral luncheon].

4:30pm - Cup of Tomatoe Soup, 1/2 cheeseburger [no roll]

8:00pm - Swiss Miss 'diet' hot chocolate

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

10:00am - Hot Dog with Kraut [no roll]

1:30pm - 4 meatballs with provolone cheese

5:30pm - Flounder, Broccoli, Augratin Potatoes, Baked Lima's

[DoeWDW]

Jody, your menus look good! You and the scale seem to be having a battle! :( I'm happy to see that you're winning! :p

Are you all prepared for Isabel?? Looks like we're in for some wind and rain, but the weekend should be beautiful!!

Keep up the good work!!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215

9:00am - chicken cheesesteak - no roll

2:00pm - 2 bologna sticks

5:30pm - smoked sausage, corn on the cob

8:30pm - couple slices of cheddar cheese

[DoeWDW]

Hi Jody! I'm glad to hear you're all prepared for Isabel. I hope you remembered to stock up on food that fits your eating plan!

Prayers and pixie dust are being sent your way, neighbor, for things here at home and for your concerns in Delaware.

Stay safe!

[wovenwonder]

Thanks Doreen! We faired pretty well with the Hurricane although I believe over half of our area is out of electric. I haven't seen you on yet this morning and am thinking that you may be out of power too. The tides down at the shore didn't get near as high as predicted so my parents vacation home seems to have done well also -- we are heading down there tonite to check things out.:D

Weigh In - 215

2:00pm - Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

10:00pm - Sm. Ceasar Salad, Cheeseburger [no roll]

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm so thankful that all is well with you!! Your family seems to be going through so much lately and you are continually in my prayers.

We did not lose power but we did lose cable - so no TV or Internet. We've just gotten it back. There are still people within a couple blocks of us who are without power.

Have a safe trip to Delaware!!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 217

We were at the shore for the weekend. I had some pizza on saturday, quite a few alcoholic drink mixes, and a couple slip ups on sunday too. Our weekend shore trips are coming to an end and I did not feel bad about my cheats. I enjoyed myself.:D

This week was our second checkin for the ONDERland by Christmas Challenge. I started the challenge at 219 so I am at least moving in the right direction.;)
Challenge Stats for me - 219/217/199



9:00am - Coffee w/SF Davinci Toffee Syrup
water w/lemon in the AM

1:00pm - HM Protein Shake [chocolate mint]
metamucil, multi vitamin, flaxseed oil tab, coral calcium

A couple diet rites during the day
6:30pm - HM Protein Shake [chocolate mint]

8:00pm - cup of herbal hot tea

[wovenwonder]

On monday I had decided to try a semi-fast. I had the protein shakes, vitamins and fluids. It actually felt good to have an entire day that I didn't have to think about what I was going to eat. Amazingly I wasn't really hungry until towards evening but my cup of hot herbal tea satisfied me. I think I might continue to do this one or two days a week. I even managed to prepare lunch for my DH and dinner for my family and sat with them at the table while they ate.;) And I dropped 3 pounds as a bonus!

Weigh In - 214

9:00am - Hot Dog w/s.kraut [no roll]

1:30pm - Large Salad w/parmesan peppercorn dressing

5:30pm - Yogurt

8:00pm - Yogurt and hot tea

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 216

11:00am - chicken cheesesteak [no roll]

12:30pm - 1/2 apple w/cinnamon

2:30pm - piece of chip steak w/cheese

[DoeWDW]

Hi Jody!! I just wanted to check in with you! You and that scale are still battling it out, I see. Your menus look pretty good - maybe you're due for a visit from the whoosh fairy soon???

The weather is lovely, so don't forget to go outside and move a bit. That always helps move my scale!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 215


9:00am - Hot Dog w/kraut [no roll]

1:00pm - Large salad with ranch dressing

5:30pm - Grilled chicken breast, broccoli, cauliflower w/butter

7:00pm - low carb bar
Swiss miss diet hot chocolate

LOTS of water w/lemon during the day 64+oz.

[DoeWDW]

Jody, {{ hugs }} to you, sweetie!! I know you're having a tough time right now, but I hope you won't give up on your journal. This is such a great place to pour out your frustrations and to think out loud, so to speak. You may want to have these notes to look back on later.

I'm sending { hugs } and good thoughts your way, Jody! I'm here for you whenever you're ready to come back.

[wovenwonder]

Thanks for the kind words Doreen -- but I didn't give up YET. Its just been a busy, busy day.

Weigh In - 217

8:00am - High Fiber English Muffin w/one egg & slice of cheese

1:00pm - grilled bs chicken breast
cauliflower & broccoli w/butter

I'll be heading out to the shore this afternoon but will be back posting again on monday. On Monday I will be joining the WISH KISS challenge. KISSing stands for 'Keep it simple sweetie'. Basically I will be eating eggs, non processed meats, and low carb veggies, small amount of fats, sugar free spices, water, decaf tea & decaf coffee. NO dairy, NO processed meats, NO artificial sweetners, etc. You can read the KISS details HERE. (http://www.geocities.com/lajenner/KISS.html) . This will be a 2 week challenge that a few WISHers will be following. Hopefully it will give me the jump start that I need.

[lulu201]

Good luck with your KISS plan, Jody. If you can follow something as strict as that, you are one tough cookie! Go for it!!!

[wovenwonder]

http://users.rcn.com/meroth/1KISS.gif

Weigh In - 218
start of two week KISS challenge

8:30am - Omelet w/ 2 eggs, 1/2c asparagus, Mrs.Dash, and pepper - mug of decaf coffee

11:00am - Romaine Lettuce w/grilled chicken breast, TBSP of chopped onion, Newmans olive oil & vinegar dressing, mrs.dash, and freshly ground pepper.

I'm doing okay so far on day one but I REALLY would love to have some cheese and/or something with splenda. A diet rite soda would taste Oh so good right now.

4:30pm - grilled chicken breast
broccoli & cauliflower w/butter

[DoeWDW]

Good luck with your KISS challenge, Jody!! I'll be cheering you on!! What a cool challenge clippie!!!!

[wovenwonder]

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started KISS 9/29 - 218 pounds

Weigh In today - 215

10:45am - Omelet w/2 eggs, onion & zuchinni [very YUM]!

2:00pm - apx 5oz of ground beef fried with onions, green & red peppers, & 1/2 of a plum tomatoe.

5:30pm - Bowl of Creamy Broccoli/Cauliflower soup YUM!

I cooked one 16z bag of cauliflower in beef broth until the cauliflower was very soft. Put the cooked cauliflower in a blender and puree until smooth. Add some of the beef broth to get it to the consistancy that you like your soup. Cook a second 16oz bag of veggies [I used broccoli/cauliflower mix] until tender. Drain and pour the puree mixture over the cooked veggie pieces. Season as you choose --- I used some butter, crazy salt and freshly ground pepper. Very Tasty! For a non-KISS meal I would have pureed w/cream cheese and/or topped with some shredded cheddar when serving.

[wovenwonder]

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Started KISS 09/29/03 at 218 lbs.

Weigh In today - 214

9:00am - Omelet - [2 eggs, zuchinni, onion, tomatoe]

12:00noon - Broccoli/Cauliflower soup [recipe above]

4:30pm - Chicken Breast w/mayo, lettuce, tomatoe, onion

[DoeWDW]

Jody, it looks like your KISS Challenge is going great! You're shrinking!! :bounce: Keep up the great work!!

Thanks for posting how you made your soup yesterday - sounds like something I might have to try! :D

[tlgoblue]

OK! Now I know how you're doing.
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
Jody, you must be on top of the world! I'm so happy for you.

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

[wovenwonder]

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started KISS on 9/29 - 218 pounds

Weigh In Today - 212!

I am just AMAZED at how making such little changes reapes such BIG RESULTS! I've lost 6 pounds in 3 days and I feel fabulous. I am eating eggs, healthy meats, and lots of healthy veggies. I also have thrown in the occasional cream in the coffee and diet soda and I'm doing FINE. I plan to stick to this way of eating - it works! And look what I was able to pick up this morning.....

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9:30am - Omelet [2 eggs, onion, mushrooms]

12:noon - BS chicken breast grilled on my sm. George Foreman. [I had forgotten I even had the thing -- I didn't use it for so long].

5:30pm - 2 chicken legs

I know I didn't get enough of veggies in today. I'll have to be sure to watch that more for future day.

[DoeWDW]

What a beautiful new clippie, Jody!!! You go, girl!!!

[wovenwonder]

started KISS 9/29/03 - 218 pounds

Weigh In Today - 210
UNBELIEVABLE! Down 8 pounds in 4 days!:goodvibes
7:30am - Omelet [2 eggs, zuchinni, onion & mushroom]

12:noon - Salad w/mixed greens, cucumber slices, onion, 1/2 hard boiled egg sliced and grilled chicken breast. Newmans olive oil & vinegar dressing.

6:30pm - Hamburger w/lettuce, tomatoe, onion, mayo

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In 210

Started KISS on 9/29 - 218 pounds

10:00am - Omelet [2 eggs, onion, zuchinni]

3:00pm - 1/4 of a grilled chicken breast

6:00pm - Chinese Buffet including salad with a little ranch dressing, crab legs w/ a little butter, steamed shrimp, 2 bites of seafood salad and two bites of garlic chicken/broccoli.

NO - I did not stay KISSing 100% today but I still feel like I've had a succesful day. I really hardly had any quanity of food at all at the buffet. Each thing I had were VERY small amounts. But I was satisfied! I will probably gain in the AM. I usually always do after chinese. But that's okay. I made the choice ahead of time and I'll just drink extra water sunday and get right back on track.

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211

9:30am - Veggie Omelet
[2 eggs, zuchinni,mushroom,onion,grn&red peppers]

1:30pm - Cauliflower Puree'

4:30pm - Salad w/ceaser dressing & Hamburger [no roll]

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211

9:00am - Egg salad [2 eggs, mayo]

12:30pm - Tuna Salad [6oz can tuna, 1 egg, mayo, onion, Newmans olive oil and vinegar dressing all mixed together]

5:30pm - Grilled sword fish steak
romaine salad w/onion, mushroom & Newmans O&V

[nancyj_pa]

Jody, you are doing so great! What a difference the last week or so has made. You are an inspiration. Keep it up, girl!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: ::yes:: ::yes::

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211

11:00am - Grilled Pork Chop - Large salad
[romaine, mushroom, salsa, newmans O&V]
the salsa was a stores homemade no preservatives

5:30pm - Talapia Filets
Green Beans w/butter

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In 210
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12noon - Talapia Filets w/salad
[romaine, mushrooms, salsa, Newmans O&V dressing]

6:00pm - One hot dog w/kraut [no roll]

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 211
Yes, I am beginning to get frustrated again.:smooth:

9:00am - Egg Salad [1 egg w/ mayo & SF relish]

1:30pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

5:30pm - Grilled Pork Chop, Green Beans w/butter

[DixieDreamer]

Hang in there Jody! You are doing great. :D I know when you have pauses the "reward" of the scale moving is not there to spur you on... but it WILL happen and the downward trend will continue. :)

{{hugs}} I'm cheering for you all the way.

[karebear1]

Come on Jody! You can do this girl!!! It's wavering between 211 and 210- tells me that pound is off- it's just a matter of water! Have you been drinking water the way you should my friend? Come on girl! Chin up! YOU WILL GET IT OFF.... and flush it down the drain ! ;)

BTW Jody- notice my 2nd countdown??? I'm outta here ! I'm soooo excited I cant sleep!

[wovenwonder]

Weigh In - 212

1:30pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

planning on grilled chicken sandwich [no roll] and maybe a salad from Burger King on the way to the mountains for supper.

Heading to the Mountains for the weekend. I will stay on program but will eat more regular induction style rather than KISS [most likely]. I may have a cup of homemade chicken corn soup at the fair on saturday --- I haven't decided yet. I will get right back to KISSing on monday AM and try to break this darn stall I'm in!

[tlgoblue]

Jody Jody Jody.
DO YOU REALIZE HOW CLOSE TO ONEDERLAND YOU ARE? "Don't get discouraged. Don't be afriaid. You can make it through another day. Make it worth the price you pay!" (A little line from one of my favorite bands Triumph.) Get busy in the mountains! Add a little pep to your step. Get out that Saturday Night Fever cassette and shake your groove thang! Most of all Jody, don't stop smiling! Now that I've seen it, and it is a beauty, you should wear it often! Clippies
a are nice, but your smile is like sunshine on a cloudy day!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

[wovenwonder]

9:30am - Egg Salad
[2 eggs, mayo, pepper, SF sweet relish]

1:00pm - Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

4:30pm - Beef and Broccoli

[DoeWDW]

Jody, how are ya???

I hope the food thing is going well this week.

I wanted to say thanks for inspiring me with the water challenge! I've been much more conscious of how much I'm drinking and it isn't enough!! I'm back to measuring my water and trying to incorporate more water into my day.

[tlgoblue]

Jody? Thinkinboutcha! Hope all is well.

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

[catherine]

Hi Jody, hope that you're doing OK. I haven't seen you on the boards since the water challenge. So I just want to say :wave:

[wovenwonder]

I'm working on going Cheat Free until Thanksgiving -----

Day One

Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

Bologna w/cream cheese roll ups

Grilled Pork Chops
broccoli w/butter
green beans

Russel Stover Sugar Free Candy


http://www.wovenwonder.com/szcheatfree01.jpg

[tlgoblue]

Jody! I'm so glad to see you back here! I've really missed you. How have things been with you since the warm weather has come to a close? I've found I'm soing much better now that I have no social life! LOL! Congratulations on that pretty star of yours!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

[wovenwonder]

2 eggs w/turkey ham and cheese

bologna & cream cheese rollups
celerly with sugar free p.butter

rusell stovers sugar free candy

cheeseburger with
lettuce/tomatoe & onion




http://www.wovenwonder.com/szcheatfree02.jpg

[wovenwonder]

double cheeseburger [no roll]
w/ fried onions, cheddar cheese, splenda sweetened relish

Pork Roast
Broccoli w/butter

Chocolate P.Butter Cup Hot Chocolate -
swiss miss 'diet' hot chocolate with
davinci sf p.butter & chocolate flavorings




http://www.wovenwonder.com/szcheatfree03.jpg

[DoeWDW]

Jody, you look like you're back on track! That little bear has been such an inspiration for me and it looks like he's working for you too!

I hope the scales are being kind to you. Even if the scale isn't cooperating yet, if you keep eating this way, it will have no choice but to show you smaller numbers!!

Have a great day, Jody! :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

11/13/03 Thursday

Chicken Cheese Steak [no roll]

Bologna & Cream Cheese roll ups

Toppings from 2 slices of pizza - pepperoni & cheese
Broth from Chicken corn noodle soup --- broth only




http://www.wovenwonder.com/szcheatfree04.jpg

[wovenwonder]

Friday 11/14/03

Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

Super Cheeseburger [no roll] with
Lettuce, Tomatoe, Onion & a Dill Pickle

Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate
with a shot of Davinci SF P.Butter flavor
YUM!




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[wovenwonder]

I'm counting Day 6 as cheat free for today
Saturday 11/15/03

Side Salad w/parmesan peppersorn dressing
cup of lobster bisque

Garlic Chicken w/veggies
1/2 c of egg drop soup

Slim Fast Choc/PB Bar [zero net carbs]

SM Diet Hot Chocolate with Davinci SF Mint

[I know the bisque had carbs and I only ate a little of the egg drop soup --- I could tell it had a starch thickener. I still am going 'cheat free' as I feel I made some real good choices and I haven't binged or felt out of control]


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[wovenwonder]

I've stopped posting my food journals again but just wanted to report that I've completed 9 days cheat FREE and am hoping that THIS week I'll finally show a little drop in the scale.

[wovenwonder]

Wednesday 11/19/03
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[wovenwonder]

Sunday 11/23/03 was
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for me!
:tongue:


Saturday
2 bacon/egg/cheddar/onion [no bread]
couple pecans [I was starving]
Chinese Buffet - I had a big serving of the grilled meat/veggies
and then some steamed shrimp and crab legs
I ended with sucking the cheese filling out of a crab ragoon! LOL!

Sunday
This day is always hard as we go to the high carb queen - MIL!
Omelet w/onion,ham,cheese,tomatoe
salad w/ceaser dressing/onion/burger/parmesan

I have lost 4 pounds over this two week cheat free period. I am doubtful that I will make my ONDERland by Christmas goal though -- as I was 211 this morning. I'm still not sure about Thanksgiving. I'm planning on making a low carb pumpkin cheesecake plus my whipped cauliflower to contribute to the meal.
:sunny:

[nancyj_pa]

Your low carb pumpkin cheese cake sounds yummy. Which recipe are you using?

I'm also doubtful about ONDERland by Christmas. I have 7 pounds to lose and have only maintained or lost a half pound the last few weeks. We can keep trying, though, but I won't drive myself crazy if it doesn't happen on time.

NancyJ

[DixieDreamer]

:wave: Just stopping in to see how you are doing Jody! :) Looks like you are doing super with your cheat free challenge.

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by nancyj_pa
Your low carb pumpkin cheese cake sounds yummy. Which recipe are you using?


From lowcarbfriends.com website:

Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Filling:

2 pkg (8 oz each) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup Splenda
1/2 tsp Vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Dash each of ground cloves and nutmeg (I used Pumpkin Pie spice)

Crust:
(instead of a graham cracker crust)

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp Splenda

How to Prepare:

Crust:

Melt the butter and mix it with the Splenda and chopped pecans. Press the mixture into a 9 inch pie pan. I pressed it into the bottom and as far up the sides as I could. Bake the crust in a 350 degree oven for about 8-9 minutes.

Filling:

Mix softened cream cheese, Splenda, and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs and mix until smooth.

Set aside 1 cup of the batter, spoon the rest of the batter into the crust. (Be careful not to "disturb" the pecans too much!)

Mix the pumpkin, spices and 1 cup of batter together, spread on top of the plain batter (there's where you get your pumpkin layer.)

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 - 40 minutes until the center is almost set. Cool, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Carbs Per Serving: ECC: 5.2 grams

I get requests for this recipe by non-LCers for holiday parties!

I serve with whipped cream.


__________________

[wovenwonder]

Monday 11/24/03 - 5 months until we set sail on a Royal Carribean cruise aboard the Navigator of the Seas. This day [4/24/04] will also be our 22 wedding anniversary!.:tongue:
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Monday
Chicken cheesesteak [no roll]
1/2 low carb protien bar
grilled italian sausage & brocolli w/butter
low carb hot chocolate

[nancyj_pa]

Thanks, Jody.

[wovenwonder]

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Tuesday 11/25/03
Omelet w/onion,ham,cheese,tomatoe
Baked Chicken Breast
Broccoli
1/2 LC Protien Bar

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I wanted to pop in and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[wovenwonder]

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I can't believe it -- but I DID IT -- and it feels oh so good to stay in control -- even on a HOLIDAY!

Thanksgiving
We went to Friendly's for breakfast and I had the most awesome steak fajita omelet. I had 1/2 of it at breakfast and saved the other 1/2 for mid afternoon.

Dinner tonite at MIL's [remember -- the carb queen's place]. I had a larger serving of Turkey, Mashed Cauliflower [which I brought along], and a small serving [couple bites] of sweet potatoe. I passed on the mashed potatoes, filling, corn, lima beans, chow chow, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, fruit salad, pumpkin bread... on and on! For dessert I made a low carb pumpkin cheesecake [I have it posted in the Hearth]. It was actually very good --- and more of my sugar free dessert was eaten than all of the other desserts combined! Everyone liked it.

I am feeling very full and bloated tonite. I did eat more in quanity than I've been use to eating BUT I stayed low carb and I am so proud of myself!

Next step is low carb until Christmas ---- but NOT THRU Christmas Day. I will have some of the families stuffing on Christmas --- I look forward to that every year! But until then --- cheat free for me!:tongue:

[wovenwonder]

I am VERY frustrated! After being cheat free for 21 days - I GAINED 2 pounds this week! Something isn't right

week one -- stayed the same
week two -- down 4 pounds
week three -- UP 2 pounds

I've been eating mostly meat and low carb veggies. With eggs about twice a week and the occasional 'carb smart' klondike bar or sugar free pieces of candy. I also had a sugar free cheesecake for Thanksgiving and the day after a piece too. I've been doing 'low carb' for a year and a half so I DO know what I'm doing. To be honest --- if anything, some days I don't get ENOUGH calories in because I'm just not hungry. I certainly am NOT worried about eating too much. I do NOT get my water in like I should. And the only other down fall that I can think of is I usually have some sort of cheese every day. I've decided to go to the doctor and ask to have bloodwork done -- I'm going to make the appointment today.

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[DoeWDW]

Jody, here's a :hug: for you, sweetie!! You've been doing so well! I know it's hard when the scale seems to turn against you. :( I like the idea of checking with your doctor - maybe some thyroid tests are in order?? I've looked at your journal and often wondered if you're getting enough calories and enough fat, but you've been at this for a while so I trust you know your body and what it needs.

Hang in there, Jody! You'll figure it out. You probably just need a little tweak and things will start moving right along for you. In the meantime, you're feeding your body such healthy food and NOT that carb poison that will make you age faster and feel awful and can lead to many other health problems. Celebrate all the good things you're doing for you, even when the scale isn't moving.

:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

I'm sheeplishly peeking in the door to say hello to everyone! I'm still on program -- at least 95% of the time and maintaining. Haven't had any real losses though in quite a while. A couple months ago I was under alot of tests for thyroid, etc. And it showed up as 'borderline'. I have a goiter and have to get it checked in a couple months again.

I'm still tredging on ----- and thought I would check in a little more often. I may even begin to food journal here again --- it always is very helpful to me.

:sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Jody, always great to see you! :wave:

Sorry to hear that your loss isn't going quickly but the borderline thyroid condition could have LOTS to do with that.

However, your body will still do better on healthy food than it will on junk so you've been doing the right thing by staying on plan.

Hope to see you around here more! I miss you when you're gone too long! ::yes::

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Jody,
It's nice to see you checking in. I know what it's like to have a thyroid problem. Ever since mine started acting up over 12 years ago, it's been a struggle losing weight (or trying not to gain it).

I haven't lost anything in about 6 weeks now. When you have a thyroid problem (I take medication), your body doesn't seem to send the right signals and/or your metabolism is all screwed up. Nevertheless, I am sticking to plan and haven't cheated. I haven't been exercising which I know is a big part of the problem. Have you been doing any?

Just eating healthier is a good thing. I guess the weight will come off with time. Hang in there.

NancyJ

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

it's SO NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

I know you are probably on other sections of this board, but I hang out here almost exclusively so I haven't seen you in a while.

As you can see by my sig., I haven't lost a ton either. But I think I am on the "losing" side again (it's about time :rolleyes: :) ) We've just got to keep pluggin away, right?? :moped:

You are one of the persons on this board that got me so interested in WISH. And also one of the people that got me re-dedicated to Low-Carb.

You don't realize it, but you are an inspiration on this board and have been sorely missed.

Great to see ya again, buddie!!:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

I've been doing pretty good food wise this week. EXCEPT I've over INDULGED in those Atkins Indulge pbutter ice cream bars! I'm glad I ate the last one last night -- they are so OUTAHEAR baby!:tongue:

Tuesday I didn't do so great in the veggie department -- I usually do MUCH better!

Tossed salad w/chicken Salad and basil dressing

Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

Strombolli [w/o the crust]

and [too many] ice cream bars!


I will try to do MUCH better today!

:sunny:

[marsh0013]

hey jody, you don't know me, so i hope it's okay that i'm posting to your journal! i just wanted to stop in and say hi :wave:

isn't it crazy how those "legal" treats can end up being so bad for us? i tend to overdo it sometimes on such things as ff cool whip and jello :p . glad those bars are finished off! now you don't have to worry about them ::yes::

otherwise, looks like you're right on track. keep up the great work :bounce:

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'd forgotten all about your yummy chicken cheesesteaks!! I'm going to try to make some this weekend - thanks!! :sunny:

I'm glad the treats are gone - time to get back to basics! It's getting warmer so we'll have to start walking outside. If you need a walking buddy this weekend, let me know - even if it's just for a slow mile! ::yes::

[wovenwonder]

Wednesday -

Tossed Salad topped w/chicken salad - basil dressing

Serving of Cashews

Egg Salad w/Bacon on a bed of lettuce
oil/vinegar type dressing

Couple of those low carb [klondike] ice cream bars --- NO MORE are in the house now!:tongue:

[wovenwonder]

Thursday

2 eggs fried w/a little butter
3 slices of bacon
Swiss miss 'diet' hot chocolate

Subway Chicken,Bacon,Ranch low carb wrap
diet soda

Latte' w/sf flavoring

Cheeseburger [no roll] w/let/tom/onion/mayo
dill pickle
broccolli w/drawn butter

another coffee topped w/cappachino

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm sending some extra :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: your way today to help overcome those grey skies over us! :p We'll just have to keep the sun in our hearts this weekend! :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]
coffee topped w/cappachino

serving of cashews

Tossed Salad topped w/chicken salad - basil dressing
Latte'

[cinmell]

Hey Jody,
How's it going?

:wave: :wave:

[marsh0013]

hey jody, just stopping by to say hey :wave2:

you're doing a great job sticking to your woe, keep up the great work :bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

I read on the boards that you are going to try SBD starting next week. I think that is great. Making adjustments is kind of part of the game, isn't it? I wish you great success.

Have you read the book, "Living the Low carb Life" by Jonny Bowden?? It is GREAT! Really takes a look at all of the low carb diets out there and has tons of other stuff, too. If you're ever at a bookstore, check it out. A great read.

I know you'll do well at it. You have lots of determination!

:sunny:

[ZerasPride]

Hi Jody!

I answered some of your questions on the SBD thread. I hope I was helpful. I'm just stopping by to check on you. Take care and hope to see you on the Beach next week! :)

[wovenwonder]

I stuck to my eating plan [Atkins] last week and managed to gain two pounds. I'm just not getting anywhere like this. I am STILL a couple pounds away from my low of July 2003 right before I had my hysterectomy. Ever since then -- I just cannot get the scale to budge. So --- I'm moving to the Beach for a month to see how I do. The Beach? SouthBeach that is!:tongue: I'm going to do two weeks of phase one and then two weeks of phase two. After the four weeks I will evaluate my progress thru the eye's of the scale and also how I feel. Then I'll decide if this new way is better for me or not.

:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

SouthBeach - Phase One
Foods to Enjoy!
From Pages 126-127

The SouthBeach Diet encourages Breakfast, midmorning snack, Lunch, midafternoon snack, Dinner, and Dessert.

Beef
Lean Cuts such as
Sirloin
Tenderloin
Top Round

Poultry [skinless]
Cornish Hen
Turkey Bacon [2 slices per day]
Turkey and Chicken Breast

Seafood
all types of fish and shellfish

Pork
boiled ham
canadian bacon
tenderloin

Veal
chop
cutlet, leg
top round

Lunchmeat
Fat Free or Low Fat only

Cheese [Fat Free or Low Fat]
American
Cheddar
Cottage Cheese 1-2% or fat free
cream cheese substitute - dairy free
feta
mozzarella
parmesan
provolone
ricotta
string

Nuts
Almonds - 15
Cashews - 15
Macadamias - 8
Peanut Butter - 2 tbsp
Peanuts - 20 small
Pecan Halves - 15
Pistachios - 30

Eggs
the use of whole eggs is not limited
unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. Use egg whites and egg
substitute as desired.

Dairy
Milk - fat free or 1%
Milk, soy, plain low-fat
[4g of fat or less per serving]
buttermilk, fat free or 1%
yogurt - Plain fat-free

Tofu
use soft, low-fat or lite varieties

Vegetables and Legumes
artichokes
asparagus
beans
broccoli
cabbage
cauliflower
celerly
collard greens
cucumbers
eggplant
lettuce - all varieties
mushrooms - all varieties
snow peas
spinach
sprouts, alfalfa
tomatoes
turnips
water chestnuts
zucchini
although onions are not listed,
they are found in many of the recipe's
for phase one - so I will use them sparingly

Fats
Oil, Canola and Olive
although lite mayo is not listed here
it is listed in many of the meal plans for
phase one - therefore I will use it sparingly


Spices and Seasonings
all spices that contain no added sugar
broth
extracts [almond, vanilla, or others]
horseradish sauce
I can't believe its not butter Spray
Pepper - black, cayenne, red, white]

Sweet Treats [Limit to 75 Calories per day]
candies - hard - sugar free
chocolate powder - no added sugar
cocoa powder - baking type
fudgsicles - no sugar added
glelatin - sugar free
gum - sugar free
popsicles - sugar free
sugar substitute [such as splenda]

Foods to Avoid - Beef Brisket, Liver, other fatty cuts, rib steaks. Poultry - chicken wings and legs, duck, goose, processed poultry products. Pork - honey baked ham. Veal - Breast. Cheese - Brie, Edam, any nonreduced fat. Vegetables - beets, carrots, corn, potatoes [white or sweet], yams. Fruit - avoid all fruits and fruit juices in phase one. Starches and Carbs - avoid all starchy food in phase one including bread, cereal, matzo, oatmeal, rice, pasta, pastry, baked goods. Dairy - avoid the following in phase one - yogurt, cup style and frozen, ice cream, whole or 2% milk, soy milk. No alcohol of any kind on phase one.

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Jody,
I hope you do well on SB. My Protein Power has really stalled just like your Atkins. I'm embarrassed to say I haven't lost anything in about two months even though I am on plan.

I'm anxious to see if the switch works. SB seems easy enough to follow especially after low carbing all this time anyway. I'll be following your progress.:wave2: :wave2:

NancyJ

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm sending my best wishes to the Beach!! I hope you enjoy the switch! I'm crossing my fingers that it works out to be a good plan for you - I know you've been frustrated for quite a while!

Happy Losing!! ::yes::

[marsh0013]

hey jody, just wanted to add to all the well wishes - hope your experiment on the beach works out for you! sometimes, we just have to change it up. since atkins wasn't working, definitely a good idea to try a new plan and see how it goes ::yes:: . i find myself saying this often, but it really is all about finding out what works best for YOU.

hope it's going well! have a great day :sunny:

[Desiree]

Best of luck with your switchover. Keep us posted as to how you are doing and how you like it!

[decaff38]

Make sure that you drink your water. Set up a notepad and measure. (bust,waist ,hips, thighs, upperarms and calf) Measure weekly. You may not notice pounds melting but you will see inches go. It keeps us hanging in there when the scale freezes. Try to schedule a walk (20-30 min) at least 3 times a week and you will start dropping fast. Good luck! I've been on for a month and love it . ( 11# and 11.5 inches) If you have been on Atkins , you'll do fine. Just watch the high fat stuff. Go to the low carb boards for recipes. There are some great ones out there.

[wovenwonder]

3/15/04 - Day One at The Beach

B - 2 eggs scrambled
mug of carb counters low fat choc milk

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick
Large Latte' [skim milk & SF flavor]

L - 1/4 Grilled Chicken Breast
w/grilled red & green peppers
on top of a bed of romaine with
Lite Northern Italian w/basil & romano dressing
[Kens - 50C/5gF/Sugar1g per 2TBSP]

S - Part Skim Mozzarella Stick

D - 1/2 grilled chicken breast
asparagus spears

S - PB Cup Ricotta Cream
[1/2 c Part Skim Ricotta w/davinci choc & pb flavorings]

I had at least 5 glasses of water today

The Ricotta 'dessert' that they call for on SB did not sound good to me in the least! I just could not imagine thinking of anything but Lasagna for Ricotta. Well, let me tell you, I made it with the davinci sugar free peanut butter and chocolate syrups and WOW it makes quite a yummy treat!

I've eaten more today than I have in a LONG TIME and yet I seemed to be obsessed all day with my next meal. I think this is something that I will get use to as I become accustomed to eating so often during the day. All in all, I think I had a pretty good day one.

Totals
Calories - 1252
Fat- 47 [35%]
Carbs - 53 [16%]
Protein - 147 [49%]

[Desiree]

Sounds like you're on your way to a great start on the Beach! I'll look forward to reading more of your progress!

Keep up the good work!!!

[wovenwonder]

03/16/04 - Day Two on SouthBeach

B - 2 eggs scrambled
dose of metamucil
hot herbal tea

S - Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese stick

L - 1/4 of grilled chicken breast
on a bed of romaine
w/grilled red & green peppers and red onion
Northern Lite Italian Dressing

S - Lg Latte' [skim]
Choc/Mint flavored Ricotta dessert [1/2 c]
Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese stick
2 slices Smoked Turkey Breast rolled up
with cilantro lite mayo

[I had ALOT of snacks this afternoon. It seems like the more I am eating -- the hungrier I am!]

D - Tilapia Filet
Bed of Romaine w/ diced peppers
Northern Lite Italian Dressing

S - Sugar Free Stawberry Jello
Hot herbal tea

Totals
Calories - 1153
Fat - 49 [40%]
Carbs - 53 [18%]
Protein - 118 [42%]

[marsh0013]

hey jody, looks like you're doing great so far with this switchover! i hope it continues to work out well for you. i love reading your menus, they look so yummy :)

i must agree with you on the thought of ricotta, but i'm sure it is wonderful! i know many people make those creams. and if you think about it, ricotta is what makes cannolis so yummy, and i absolutely LOVE cannolis, so i guess it's similar to that! so ricotta isn't just for lasagna after all :teeth:

hope your stay on the beach continues to go well, and have a great day today :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

03/17/04 - Day 3 of SouthBeach

B - 2 eggs scrambled with a little red/green peppers and red onion. Topped with apx 1/8 c of LF Shredded cheddar cheese.

S - Medium Latte' [skim milk - SF caramel]

Its almost 1:30pm and I haven't had lunch yet. I'm really not all that hungry but I'm going to go make something anyway!

L - 2 Slices of FF Smoked Turkey w/cilantro lite mayo
on a bed of romaine w/northern lite italian dressing

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick

D - 1/4 chicken breast on bed of romaine
with northern lite italian dressing
1/2 cup mixed broccolli/cauliflower
with 'I can't believe its not butter' spray

Did excellent on the water --- 6+ 16oz bottles!:sunny:

I was feeling less hungry today and had to think about eating. I've been using fitday and it is really neat to see how the percentages of fat/protein/carbs pan out.

Totals
Calories - 786
Fat - 32 [38%]
Carbs - 45 [21%]
Protein - 78 [41%]

[ZerasPride]

Hi fellow South Beacher!

Jody - It's so nice to read your posts on lowcarbfriends. You are doing so well and I just wanted to catch up with your journal this afternoon.

How are you feeling? I'm happy to read you are drinking lots of water. I just want to second decaff's comments about measuring. It sure has made a difference in my attitude toward the pounds coming off slower. I'm wearing a pair of pants today that would definitely be classified as "droopy drawers". I looked in the mirror and couldn't believe how baggy they are in the waist, thighs and butt.

I hope you are able to be successful on SBD. We are here for you for support and encouragement. Have a good evening! :)

[marsh0013]

hey jody, i just wanted to stop by and say hi :wave:

as for feeling less hungry yesterday, i'd say that's normal, sometimes it happens. some days, we feel like we could eat a house, and other days, we have to consciously think about eating to remind ourselves! crazy! i'm sure we'd all rather more of the latter :p

anyway, hope you have a great day today :sunny:

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm glad things are going well for you so far! I'm sending :goodvibes your way!

One of these weekends, it's going to be warm enough for a stroll - even if it's a short one! Let me know when you've got the time and we'll work something out!

[wovenwonder]

03/18/04 - Day 4 on SouthBeach

AND -- I have to say that I am 'lovin' it at The Beach!:sunny:

B - 3 egg omelet w apx 1/8 c. LF Shredded cheddar cheese

S - Lg SF Mocha Milano [w/skim milk] YUM! I get these at Borders Books cafe. It is basically a skim milk Latte' with SF Hazelnut, SF Chocolate and cinnamon. Did I say YUM?:tongue:

L - I cannot believe it is 2:30pm and I'm only NOW eating LUNCH!
apx 1 c. mixed cauliflower/broccoli
w/ I can't believe its not butter spray
1/4 grilled b/s chicken breast w/ a little hot sauce

The 1/4 chicken breast is actually about 3 oz. A pretty good size. I guess a 'whole' chicken breast is actually two joined pieces. I'm actually eating 1/2 of the one piece - so 1/4 of the whole breast.

D - 1/4 chicken breast on bed of romaine
with diced red & green peppers and mushroom
kens northern lite italian dressing

S - Small Skim Latte'

Another good day with the water - 6 [16oz] bottles.

Totals
Calories - 1025
Fat - 29 [27%]
Carbs - 62 [23%]
Protein - 122 [50%]

[wovenwonder]

Friday 03/19/04 Day 5 on SouthBeach

It was a busy morning and I didn't get anything to eat. I had a cup of coffee on the run. I could have worked something in but I knew that I was taking a few friends out for lunch and was worried what my choices would be. It didn't start off very good - when I asked what the veggie of the day was I was told that they only served veggies at dinner time?:rolleyes: And this was a pretty classy place? There went my idea of having a piece of chicken breast and a veggie. I ended up with a HUGE specialty salad - but only ate about 1/4 of it.

Cabroilet Salad - Lettuce, chicken breast, shredded cheese, bacon, hard boiled egg, scallions w/ranch dressing.

I entered my estimations into fitday [estimated on the high side] and came out with about 500 calories for this ONE MEAL! And the bad part is that we are heading back to the same place with family for dinner tonite. [At least they will have veggies THEN :teeth: ]. Its after 2pm and I just started on the water but I am determined to make it another good water day!::yes::

S - Lg Skim Milk Latte' w/ sf caramel flavoring

D - 1/2 grilled Chicken Breast
Salad w/lite italian dressing [very little of this]
Cooked Cabbage w/hollaindaise sauce

Also had a Captain Morgan Spiced Rum w/diet coke.

I hardly EVER drink and just this one drink was making me feel pretty good. I hope I don't regret having the alcohol. It was a fun night out. I did end up doing pretty good on the water today. At least Five 16 oz bottles down!

Totals
Calories - 1177
Fat - 60 - [48%]
Carbs - 39 [13%]
Protein - 98 [34%]

[ZerasPride]

Hi Jody! It sounds like you are coming along very nicely! I'm glad you like it here on the Beach.

That salad you for lunch sounds yummy! I think it's amazing how many calories an innocent looking salad has in it.

Just wanted to say keep up the great work! Have a nice weekend.:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Saturday 03/20/04 - Day 6 on SouthBeach AND.....
The first day of SPRING!:sunny:

No Breakfast today.

Brunch - Bed of Romaine w/bits of green pepper, onion and tomatoe. Topped with a scoop of chicken salad and basil dressing. Lg Skim Milk Latte' w/sugarfree caramel flavoring.

this afternoon I was cutting up a whole bunch of different varieties of bologna and pepperoni and cheeses. This is for a tray at my son's banquet tomorrow afternoon. I had about an ounce of meat and an ounce of cheese.

Dinner - 1/2 very thin grilled chicken breast
Tossed Salad with regular ranch dressing.
[the only low fat dressing available was a raspberry vinagarette. I figured I was better to go with the full fat dressing because the RV would have alot of sugar.]
Cup of French Onion Soup
[this soup was VERY salty!]

I did fair on the water today. Could have done better.

Totals -
Calories - 934
Fat - 53 - [52%]
Carbs - 45 - [19%]
Protein - 66 [29%]

[Desiree]

I'm glad to see that South Beach is working well for you!!! You sound like you are doing really well with it!

Hope you have a great and healthy Sunday!:sunny:

[marsh0013]

hey jody, i'm still flaberghasted by that restaurant not havign veggies at lunch! that's just crazy!

you're doing a great job sticking to your new plan, hope it continues to go well for you :bounce:

[wovenwonder]

Sunday 03/21/04 - Day 7 on SouthBeach

Today was a different day for me. It was much more of my old 'Atkins' day than my new SouthBeach day -- that's for sure. I can't even enter my food into FitDay because I don't know where to start. I've emailed Friendly's to ask for nutrition info and maybe I'll go back and enter it once I receive this info.

B - Friendly's Steak Fajita Omelet
w/sour cream and salsa

L - Grilled chicken Leg/Thigh without the skin
about 1/2 cup of layer salad
1/2 of deviled egg
1 bologna and cream cheese roll-up

D - quite a few pices of hard cheese [apx 3 oz!]
toppings off of one small slice of pizza

S - 1/2 cup of the part skim ricotta dessert
sweetened with p.butter and choc sf davinci syrups
Hot Tea

Water for today was lousy.

I was having a really EXCELLENT week. Yesterday was an 'okay' day but I really retained alot of fluid from that cup of onion soup that was VERY salty! And with todays day [alot of high fat foods] I'm a little worried that I won't be ending my first week of SouthBeach as I had hoped. I had been down 6 pounds as of yesterday but I was up one of those this morning. Well, tomorrow morning will be my one week weigh in and time will tell.

[R_Judy]

Just wanted to wish you the best of luck with the scale this morning.:sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Monday 03/22/04 - Day 8 on SouthBeach

Well -- this morning was my 'one week' weigh in. I am down 4 Pounds! Its great to have 4 less pounds than I had last week at this time but its still depressing to have been down 6 [and hoping for one more] and then to gain 2 of those pounds over the weekend. This has taught me that I will have to really watch my weekends closely if I want to have a succesful end to my week!

B - Mug of carb countdown milk heated hot choc style
2 eggs scrambled

Heading to start on the water early today! That was something else that I slacked on over the weekend and I'm sure it made a big difference. Plus I don't cook on the weekends and sometimes its difficult to find good choices eating out.

S- part skim mozzarella stick

L - 4oz chicken breast
on bed of romaine with
Newmans Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing
Lg Latte' [skim] type coffee

D - slice of turkey breast w/cilantro lite mayo
Romaine w/red onion, green/red peppers
Kens lite italian dressing

S - Diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
only 25 calories - 0 fat - 3g net carbs - 2g protein

Another good day with water! I could really cut back my calories and carbs if I would give up those Latte's --- but it is something that I really look forward to and it often helps to get me thru the day. My calories today were just under 1,000 -- and I was very satisfied and never felt hungry.

Totals
Calories - 940
Fat - 38 [38%]
Carbs - 51 [20%]
Protein - 43 [41%]

[toystoryduo]

Jody,
That is fantastic!!!!:jumping1: Four pounds down and enjoying life on the Beach! Woohoo! Weekends are tough for me too. I realized that I ate too much this weekend and didn't have as much water as I usually do. Today, I'm trying to get back on track and I'm starting to prepare to join you on the Beach on Sunday! Thanks for the PM you sent!::yes::

Have a great day Jody!! Keep up the good work!::yes::

Tracy:wave2:

[karebear1]

Yea Jody!!! You did way better then me! Starting day1 again today..... so far so good. YOU- KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[wovenwonder]

Tuesday 03/23/04 - Day 9 on SouthBeach

B - Slim Fast Low Carb Chocolate Shake

L - 2 egg omelet w/low fat cheddar, red onion,
mushroom, green/red peppers

S - Lg Skim Milk Latte' w/SF Caramel Flavoring

Another excellent morning/early afternoon with the water!

This morning I just was NOT HUNGRY but I knew from past mistakes that I have to get some sort of healthy calories in to my body first thing in the morning. I checked the can of SlimFast Low Carb and it looks EXCELLENT! Perfect percentages of fat/carbs/protein PLUS lots of vitamins. Since I am NOT a breakfast person, I may have them pretty often if I don't notice a stall from them.

D - 4 oz Grilled Chicken Breast w/ a little hot sauce
1/2 C cooked broccolli w/I can't believe its not butter spray
Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick

S - Swiss Miss 'diet' hot chocolate
with Mint SF davinci flavoring added

EXCELLENT on the water today! At least 6-7 [16 oz] bottles.

Totals -
Calories - 943
Fat - 30 [31%]
Carbs - 56 [21%]
Protein - 107 [49%]

[Strings]

Jody,

Congratulations on losing those 4 pounds!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

I really enjoyed those water articles you dug up. Thanks.
:wave: ,
Beth

[wovenwonder]

Tuesday 03/24/04 - Day 10 - SouthBeach

B - SlimFast LowCarb Chocolate Shake

L - 3oz grilled chicken breast on
romaine w/Kens lite italian dressing
bits of red/green pepper and red onion

S - Lg.Skim Milk Latte' w/sugarfree caramel flavoring

When I'm finished eating I am at the point where I could surely eat more but I'm trying to eat only when hungry and just eat until that awful hunger feeling goes away and not eat until I feel 'full'. I've actually been quite satisfied with what I'm eating.

I'm doing pretty good on the water this afternoon. I am not a water drinker but yet I have to admit that the more I am drinking the more I am actually craving it!

Headed to Curves to workout this afternoon. I did three times around the circuit. I haven't been there since starting the 'beach'. For the past week or so I was having some diziness and I wasn't sure what from so I just stayed away from the working out. I have hadn't any episode's the past two days. It felt GOOD to work out again. I'm hoping to get that treadmill back upstairs so I can start walking. I need to really get working on this if I want to make it thru the 1/2 Marathon in January!

D - 3 oz Grilled Chicken Breast
about 3/4 C Cooked Cauliflower
w/I can't believe its not butter spray

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick
Diet Swiss Miss hot chocolate

Did EXCELLENT on the water again. At least 6 [16 oz] bottles!

Totals -
Calories - 868
Fat - 25 [28%]
Carbs - 51 [20%]
Protein - 104 [52%]

One month from TODAY I will be relaxing in sunny Miami aboard RCCL Navigator of the Seas! Getting ready to head out of port for our 7 day CRUISE! It will also be DH and my 22nd Wedding Anniversary. [Where did the time go?] I can't believe the time for the Cruise is almost here! We've had this trip booked since early June of 2002 -- yep, that's right - almost 2 years ago! That is when I started low carb eating and I surely thought that I would be at GOAL by now!! Well, at least I'm FINALLY heading in the right direction and during this entire time I've NEVER lost sight of my goal or felt like I was giving up! I've truly made a lifetime change!

[ZerasPride]

Jody - Hi! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your posts on both boards. You are doing so well. Losing 4 pounds is just great. Keep up the fantastic work and your menus always sound so yummy! :)

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Great job, Jody.

I answered your post on my thread, but I just wanted to come over here too and tell you how proud I am of you.

YOU GO GIRL!!:jumping1: :cool1:

:sunny:

[Auntmeme]

I was checking on some journals and noticed your beach title. It peaked my interest and here I am.
Congrats on the 4 pounds, fantastic! And thanks for the low carb sites on your first page. I will be checking them out. I have been on/off with atkins for some time and really love it. Now, I'd like to know how you like the beach program? what are the main differences? it looks like it works for you.
Have a great night:wave2:

[wovenwonder]

Wednesday 03/25/04 - Day 11 on SouthBeach

and I think I am really liking my little Beach Vacation!::yes::

The day I went for my hysterectomy --- EIGHT MONTHS ago I was at my low carb 'low' that morning of 207. I was going to have body parts surgically removed. What more could someone trying so hard to lose weight want? Losing body parts surely would mean losing a couple pounds -- right? OH NO -- not for ME! I lost a couple pounds in body parts and managed to gain 5 Pounds! I went off program for a couple weeks. I wasn't cooking and friends and family were bringing in high carb meals. I was feeling really lousy and the comfort foods provided just that -- comfort. I got right back on track and stayed on track about 98% of the time. But that wasn't enough! I would go up a few pounds and down a few pounds but in EIGHT MONTHS I never again reached that low carb 'low' of 07/18/03 when the scale hit 207. I'd get to 208 but then I'd gain a few pounds again. It was so frustrating! When I started SouthBeach 11 days ago I was at 214. Just 10 days on the program and I've droped 7 pounds. Yep, that's right I've once again hit my low carb 'low' of 207!:tongue: That's a total loss now of 40 Pounds! Can you tell how happy I am???!! And I am feeling really positive knowing that I will soon have some NEW Low Carb 'low' numbers popping up. And these will be ALL TIME LOW CARB LOWS for ME! Yep, SouthBeach has been good for me. I think I'll stick my sun umbrella into the sand and stay awhile!:sunny:

And now for TODAY ----

B - serving of Metamucil Soluble Fiber
Slim Fast Low Carb Chocolate Shake

S - convenience store decaf coffee topped w/
apx 3 oz low fat vanilla cappaccino

L - 3 eggs w/ 1 oz low fat shredded cheddar
mixed with 1/2 cup cooked/shredded spinach.
I guess this would be '3 eggs florentine'.

S - I got a 32 oz diet fountain coke

D - Chicken ceaser salad w/lite italian dressing

Did excellent on the water. I drank ALOT of water today. I feel like I'm floating away. I think I may be retaining a little though-- I hope it doesn't catch up with me.

Totals
Calories - 823
Fat - 42 [49%]
Carbs - 31 [10%]
Protein - 80 [41%]

[Desiree]

Jody that is fantastic!!! I think the beach was exactly what you needed!!!! You'll be in Onederland in no time! I'm so happy for you!!!!! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

go Jody, GO Jody....................GOOOOOOOOOO JODYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!


:sunny:

[R_Judy]

:wave2: Hi Jody. A big congratulations to you! Just stopped by to wish you a happy Friday.

[wovenwonder]

Friday 03/26/04 - Day 12 on SouthBeach

B - SlimFast Chocolate Shake [Low Carb]

S - Lg.Skim Milk Latte' w/sugar free caramel flavoring

D - Chicken Salad on a bed of Romaine with bits of green pepper, onion, and tomatoe. Lite Italian dressing

S - A Lg. 32oz fountain diet coke

doing 'okay' on the water but will need to get a bunch more in before the day is over.

D - Eating out - Lean Hamburger Patty
[8 oz - figured it yielded about 6 oz cooked]
Lettuce, tomatoe, Onion - tbsp steak sauce
2 cups of decaf coffee

Did excellent on the water. But I am SO THIRSTY and just feel like I cannot get enough to drink today. Have a bad feeling that tomorrow will show some fluid retention.

Totals - [they were a little higher today]
Calories - 1145
Fat - 60 [49%]
Carbs - 53 [17%]
Protein - 93 - [34%]

[wovenwonder]

Saturday 03/27/04 - Day 13 on SouthBeach

B - SlimFast low carb Chocolate Shake

L - Romaine w/chicken salad
bits of peppers/onions/tomatoe
Lite italian dressing
Lg Skim Milk Latte' w/SF caramel flavoring

S - Lg.fountain diet coke

D - Greek Salad w/oil type dressing
Greek Chicken dish --
chicken breast/peppers/onion/tomatoe/feta cheese
cooked in a light oil base

I put this in to fitday the best I could. Totals were alot higher today than usual. I've also been so thirsty the past couple days. I just cannot get enough to drink. Continue to do well on the water.

Totals -
Calories - 1419
Fat - 85 [56%]
Carbs - 61 [14%]
Protein - 101 [29%]

[wovenwonder]

Sunday 03/28/04 - Day 14 SouthBeach

B - 3 eggs over medium
3 slices bacon

L - Lg.Skim milk Latte' w/sf hazlenut flavoring

D - 2 pieces broasted chicken breasts
[skin removed]
Raw Pepper strips and celery
apx 2-3 oz of cheddar cheese chunks

S - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

Did 'fair' on the water today

Totals -
Calories - 1247
Fat - 61 [46%]
Carbs - 41 [13%]
Protein - 125 [41%]

[wovenwonder]

After completing 14 full days of Phase One on SouthBeach I have to say that my little corner of the sand is pretty HOT!;) Last year [2003] I had managed to lose and maintain a loss of 10 Pounds. Most of the Atkins weight I lost was prior to that in 2002. And the stats for my first two weeks on SouthBeach are.....

Start week one 214 <-4>
Start week two 210 <-5>
Current 205!:tongue:

On to week three which will start 'Phase two' for me. Phase two is continued during the duration of the weight loss period - for how ever long that is necessary. Phase two allows you to slowly add back in carbs low on the glycemic index. You can add how ever many your body will allow while continuing to stay in 'weight loss mode'. This includes some fruits, high fiber breads, long grain brown rice, whole wheat pasta's, etc.

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Isn't that 9 pounds gone?? 9 pounds in two weeks is great! I'm so proud of you, Jody. You never give up!!

:teeth: :jumping1: :jumping1:


:sunny:

[Desiree]

OMG 9 pounds total! In just two weeks!! WOW! Jody I think this is definatly the right program for you!!! Best of luck with this week!!! :Pinkbounc

Have a great Monday!

[wovenwonder]

In Phase Two I can begin to add back some high fiber grains. I was looking forward to having one of the 'Atkins friendly' subway wraps again. I looked at the calorie/fat info and WOW -- I surely would NOT consider them to be SouthBeach Friendly. I took the time to put together nutrition info for a couple of their other sandwiches -- substituting the high fiber wrap for the roll. Here are the stats if anyone would like to copy them down. I would consider all of these to be SouthBeach Friendly for a meal.

Turkey Breast Wrap
Meat, lettuce, tomatoe, onions, grn peppers, olives, pickles

Calories - 210
total fat - 4.5
total carb - 24
fiber - 12
sugar - 2
protein - 23

Subway Club Wrap
Meat, lettuce, tomatoe, onions, grn peppers, olives, pickles

Calories - 250
Total Fat - 6
Total carb - 24
fiber - 12
sugar -3
protein - 29

Roasted Chicken Breast Wrap
Meat, lettuce, tomatoe, onions, grn peppers, olives, pickles

Calories - 260
total fat - 5
total carb - 25
fiber - 12
sugar - 4
protein - 29

Subway Seafood & Crab Wrap
seafood salad, lettuce, tomatoe, onions, grn peppers,olives, pickles

Calories - 255
total fat - 8.5
total carb - 30
fiber - 13
sugar - 3
protein - 19

Steak & Cheese Wrap
Meat, Cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, onions, grn peppers, olives, pickles

Calories - 320
total fat - 14
total carb - 26
fiber - 13
sugar - 4
protein - 29

[ZerasPride]

Hi Jody!

Congratulations on completing Phase 1 and more importantly for losing 9 pounds! :bounce: :bounce:

Welcome to Phase 2! You have such a variety of foods to choose from and everything is delicious! I wanted to try one of those Subway wraps too but I think the calories on the Atkins one, like you mentioned, is just too high to justify it. I'm sure it's delicious though. I notice commercials for several Atkins salads and I might try one of those.

Anyway, keep up the fantastic work! You'll be in onederland in no time!!!! :)

[karebear1]

JODY RULES!!! WAY TO GO GIRLY!

[Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hey Jody, I'm on Atkins but try to keep my calories down, so when I go to subway, I just have the turkey wrap ( turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion, sometimes cheese and mayo).

What makes the calories so high are the bacon and dressings/mayo. If you just eliminate those, and have your lite dressing on it, you should be ok. What you have and what I have are almost the same, even though we are on different programs.

Thanks for all of the good info. :sunny:

[Strings]

Thanks for the info on the Subway wraps. DH likes them, but I prefer to make my own. I like to contol how much of everything goes on my wraps. Congrats on completing Phase I. Onto Phase II.

Beth

[wovenwonder]

Monday 3/29/04

B - SlimFast low carb Vanilla shake
with a dash of davinci sf peppermint

S - Lg. Skim Milk Latte' w/sf English Toffee flavoring

OMG I am in HEAVEN! I just had that 'nasty' "B" word and it is LEGAL on phase two! You have to understand that it is so hard to get out of the 'low carb' way of thinking for me. SouthBeach is 'healthy carbs' and 'healthy fats' but it is in NO WAY either low carb OR low fat! Yep, I just had BREAD! Well, it was actually a high fiber English Muffin but it was as close to 'bread' as I've been in a LONG TIME!

L - One Egg scrambled w/low fat cheddar
on top of a toasted High Fiber English Muffin

Water intake for the first half of the day has been right on track! I am trying to get a minimum of 100oz of water each day. After that I pretty much stop counting.

S - Lg diet coke

D - 4 oz chicken breast tenders
homemade honeymustard sauce
1 c. broccoli w/I can't believe its not butter spray

Continued to do well with water today!

Totals -
Calories - 913
Fat - 26 [28%]
Carbs - 74 [27%]
Protein - 96 [45%]

[DoeWDW]

:jumping3: :jumping1: 9 POUNDS LESS ON THE BEACH!! :jumping1: :jumping3:

Congratulations, Jody!! I know what a struggle you've had for such a long time and these results must have you walking on air!! I'm so happy for you!! :Pinkbounc

You're going to be looking GREAT on that cruise!! :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Here is a link to a website with an awesome weight loss chart. You enter your weekly weight and it will automatically calculate your loss for the week, total loss, target date, BMI, etc!

http://www.onmyweigh.com/

Click on 'Weight Loss Tools' to go to the area for the charts available.

[marsh0013]

hey jody, i've been away from your journal for a while, but i've finally gotten a chance to catch up! oh my goodness girl! 9 pounds in 2 weeks, party time :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

congratulations!!! :jumping1:

i'm so happy for you, not only because of this great weight loss, but because you just seem to happy and positive about your woe! this is such a wonderful thing, because since you are so happy about it, i'm sure you will have no problem sticking to it! ::yes:: you are an inspiration jody, keep up the great work :hyper:

i hope you have a wonderful day today :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Tuesday 03/30/04

B - SlimFast Low Carb Chocolate Shake

L - Subway Seafood Salad Wrap
w/lettuce,tomatoe,onion,pickles,blk olives,old bay]
Lg Diet Coke

S - Decaf Coffee w/apx 3 oz of convenience store cappuccino

D - we went to Eat N Park for dinner. They have all of the nutritional info for their foods on their website. So I researched beforehand to make the best choices.

Nantucket Cod
cup of chili
sugar snap peas

S - Swiss Miss 'diet' Hot chocolate

Totals -
Calories - 965
Fat - 40 [41%]
Carbs - 77 [22%]
Protein - 80 [36%]

[wovenwonder]

Wednesday 03/31/04

B - SlimFast LowCarb Chocolate Shake

S - Lg Skim Milk Latte' w/sugar free Caramal flavoring

L - Chicken Salad on a bed of Romaine
w/dices of onion,peppers, tomatoe
Lite Italian Dressing

S - Lg. Diet Coke

D - 4oz Lean Country Style Pork Ribs w/hot sauce
1 c.Broccoli w/I can't believe its not butter spray

S - Med decaf coffee topped w/apx 3 oz cappuccino

I didn't do very well on the water today. It was a VERY busy day at work and I just didn't think to drink.

Totals -
Calories - 853
Fat - 31 [35%]
Carbs - 62 [26%]
Protein - 79 [39%]

[wovenwonder]

Thursday April 1, 2004

I did so well the first two weeks on program and I've been at a stall now since monday. I'm hoping that things will soon get moving again. If not, I may jump right back in to phase one for awhile.

B - High Fiber English Muffin
w/ One Egg

S - Lg. Skim milk Latte' w/sugar free vanilla flavoring

L - apx 2 oz of lean pork on a bed of Romaine
w/ lite Italian Dressing

S - Lg diet coke

D - apx 4 oz Grilled Italian Sausage
1 c. Broccoli w/I can't believe its not butter spray
1/2 c baked beans [low sugar]

S - Diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate

Lots of water for today also!

I went to Curves on Monday and Wednesday of this week and am planning on getting there again friday afternoon.

Totals -
Calories - 963
Fat - 34 [35%]
Carbs - 91 [33%]
Protein - 71 [33%]

[Desiree]

Just checking in to say :wave2: and wish you a great weekend!!!

You'll break through that stall in no time!

[marsh0013]

hey jody, sorry you've hit a stall! but like you said, if it lasts too long, you could just go back to phase 1 for a nice little jump start. whatever works! good luck breaking through! :bounce:

have a great day :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Friday April 2, 2004
Day Five at 205 - Ugh

B - SlimFast LowCarb chocolate shake

S - Lg Skim milk Latte' w/sugar free vanilla flavoring

L - Subway Club low carb wrap
[no cheese or mayo]

D - Maui Maui [white fish]
green beans and broccoli

I did fair on the water today. Could have done a little better.

Totals -
Calories - 859
Fat - 20 [33%]
Carbs - 76 [26%]
Protein - 99 [51%]

[wovenwonder]

Saturday April 3, 2004

B - SlimFast LowCarb Chocolate Shake

L - Chicken salad on bed of romaine
w/bits of tomatoe, green pepper, onion
Lite italian dressing

S - Sugar Free Milana Mocha made w/skim milk
[Borders Coffee drink -- YUM]

D - Subway Club Wrap
[no cheese or mayo]

S - Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate

Did fair on the water again today.

Totals -
Calories - 903
Fat - 31 [34%]
Carbs - 75 [27%]
Protein - 82 [39%]

[wovenwonder]

Sunday April 4, 2004

B - 2 eggs over medium
2 slices bacon, sm slice of ham

D - apx 2 oz cheddar cheese chunks
celerly and pepper strips w/ranch dressing
Small salad - romaine, mushroom, ranch dressing
Toppings off of 1 slice pizza - mozzarella,onion,mushroom

It was an odd day today. But pretty usual for a Sunday for us. I'll have to plan ahead a little more for Sundays. We usually always go out for breakfast. And dinner is at MIL's. I ate more 'Atkins Like' today but it was pretty much the best I could have done for dinner with the choices that I had. Fat ended up really high today.

Totals -
Calories - 1134
Fat - 91 [73%]
Carbs - 14 [4%]
Protein - 64 [23%]

[catherine]

Jody, I don't know too much about South Beach, but I noticed that your caloric intake was way below 1200 (health professionals advise that you do not go below 1200 calories per day) for several days. This might be the problem. Perhaps you need to up your calories, and see how that goes. Good luck with your continued weight loss.

[marsh0013]

hey jody, just popping in to say hello :wave:

hope everything is going well for you, and i hope you have a wonderful day :sunny:

[wovenwonder]

Monday April 5, 2004
3 weeks on SouthBeach
I gained one pound this week
YES, I'm frustrated [once again]

I'm going to tweak things a little bit and try to get my calories up around 1200 each day.

B - 3 eggs over medium

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick

L - 20 oz decaf coffee topped w/cappuccino
Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]

D - Salad - Romaine, skim mozzarella, lite italian dressing

S - 12 oz decaf coffee topped w/ cappuccino
Lite Yogurt

I found a package of 'chicken minute steaks' at the grocery store and made up custom nutrition info using the numbers from that label for the meat. I was very surprised that 'chicken' minute steaks were just as high in calories and fat as 'beef' minute steaks. That just amazes me! When I cook or eat beef steaks they have such a greasy feel compared to the chicken.

Totals -
Calories - 1042
Fat - 61 [56%]
Carbs - 47 [18%]
Protein - 65 [26%]

I was really trying to get at 1200-1300 calories. I guess I will have to try harder! Who would have ever thought that I would be having a hard time eating ENOUGH food? I picked up a few things at the store that I thought would work great to add in an extra few calories each day. I got light yogurt and also some apples and natural peanut butter.

I'm writing this summary on tuesday morning and I did manage to lose the one pound I gained last week plus one more. So maybe my problem really was eating 'too little'.