I went to LCF to check on a recipe this AM and the first post was about Tom dying. He is the owner of Netrition and LCF. He was only 49. I know a lot of you have issues with the site, but since he owned both, I guess he could block what he wanted. I have used the site for a long time and would not have found MM if I had not been perusing it a couple of months ago.
http://www.carbwire.com/2009/11/12/low-carb-online-retailer-tom-roddy-dies-of-brain-cancer
Laura – they do make them covered in the 70% dark chocolate!!! I was going to buy a box and then decided not to. Hubby doesn’t like dark chocolate AT ALL and I didn’t want to be responsible for eating all of them. They were a bit pricey, too – even at Costco.
Sherry – do they do water aerobics? I finally got to a class yesterday and it really was a workout. I discovered there are some things I can improve on when I do it on my own. It was really great. It is about an hour drive from home, so will not go often, but will once in a while. The gal doing it gave me some extra pointers about how to do some more things for my back. She was great.
Robin – I used a trainer for several years and he would have me ride a stationary bike like mad between exercises and then you are not using your ankles.
Cindy – sending prayers for your mother.
Robin -I don’t think I could have made a chocolate cake and frosting and not sampled!!!
Welcome Abbie – It looks like you got lots of snack suggestions
Lisa - Have fun in Vacaville – I used to go through there all the time. I went to school at UC Davis and lived in Santa Rosa. Did you live in CA when the Nut Tree was there? Happy Birthday to your Mom.
I am now caught up on the last 2 day of postings. As I said earlier, I went to the new 24 Hour Fitness and the water aerobics class yesterday - it was great. The schedule changed from the one I had and there is a Zumba Gold class right after the swimming class. I watched it for a bit and think I could do it with my brace on. They have so much new, neat equipment there that I will probably venture back next week and try the class. They had one at the 24HF I go to close to home, but apparently didn’t have enough people so cancelled it.
I made a breakfast casserole – ham, turkey bacon, cheese, spinach and broccoli and eggs so we can just heat it up for a couple of days and another casserole out of Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, broccoli, chicken and the Miracle Noodles. It came out quite well, too so we will have the rest of that tonight with a salad.
Nell – I hate it when the power goes out. We actually have a problem with that where we are and then the elevator does not work!!! We have a LOT of stairs to climb to go anywhere not to mention the fact the computers don’t work!!! The winds last night were howling and we wondered if we would lose power as our lines are not underground in the area we live in. We had quite a lightening storm out over the ocean that was fun to watch, though.
People were talking about red pepper jam – so I made a small batch yesterday with Splenda. It is yummy. I am going to use it on my 0 carb Swiss cheese crackers with cream cheese for an appetizer. You should be able to use one of the other sweeteners, though.
Kate – so sorry to hear you have been down. I was wondering where you were. You sound happier now that when you started posting yesterday. Once we start eating sugary carbs again, they keep calling to us. It is like having the devil sitting on our shoulder. One friend says it is the “little child” in us that wants instant gratification and so we give in to the little child.
I have now been posting for 8 weeks and have had the book for about 7 weeks. From the middle of June until the middle of September I lost 20+ pounds following a low carb plan that we considered healthy. I started my swimming and water exercises the middle of August. I am now wearing clothes that I have not worn in quite a while which is great. However, I have not really lost any weight in the past 2 months and I am not sure if my size has really gone down, either. I have lost inches in my legs and arms that are noticeable – but the swimming and gym have played a part in that, I think.
I am not sure what I am going to do now. I know I am eating a lot more carbs that I was before because cottage cheese, splenda, nuts, etc have quite a few carbs. I thought how great to have them as “freebies” as long as I didn’t overeat them. I’m not sure I am eating any more veggies than before as we have always liked veggies and big salads. Most of the time dinner is a big salad with a protein. I am not sure I can make myself start adding in more carbs. I know Diane’s theory and have read and re-read the book. I am also eating about all the food I can handle at one time. I do like following the time schedule and do eat a bit when I get up and before I go to bed. That cannot hurt me!!! I don’t eat in the middle of the night and I used to wake up hungry in the middle of the night!!!
I used frozen strawberries for a treat and am going to go back to them as they are one of the lowest carbs fruits around.
I do know that Diane has said pain has to be managed and that is something the doctors have not been able to do for me. Believe me, we have tried.
I’m sure there have been enough “cheats” that I would not have started step 2 now anyhow and was planning on waiting until the end of the month. I will evaluate what I am going to do at that time.
I love connecting with all of you and would still like to even if I don’t go on to become a 2 stepper!!!
Big hugs to everyone else I haven’t mentioned
Sorry for rambling on for so long. Time to go make something for lunch!!!
Love to all
Just thinking of Robin eating olives, birdseed, seaweed, mushrooms and sardines then washing that all down with Green Tea.
We are looking forward to Step 2.
No gym tonite, but I may hop on my Treadclimber at home for 30 minutes now!!
