annes73
08-12-2003, 09:23 AM
Oka, it is a little early for me to be on this board already but I have had a very stressful couple of days and being here seems to keep my mind off other things!
Anyways, here is mine for the day:
B-2eggs and bacon salsa on the eggs (awesome combo!!)
L-salad and tuna w/cucumber
D-chicken breast I think w/veggies
S-Atkins bar
Lots of water and 1 caffeine free sugar free pop
I am going to the gym tonite but it will be late.....8pm or so because hubby has to work late. Oh, well, at least it will get done!
hows everyone today?
annes73
Anyways, here is mine for the day:
B-2eggs and bacon salsa on the eggs (awesome combo!!)
L-salad and tuna w/cucumber
D-chicken breast I think w/veggies
S-Atkins bar
Lots of water and 1 caffeine free sugar free pop
I am going to the gym tonite but it will be late.....8pm or so because hubby has to work late. Oh, well, at least it will get done!
hows everyone today?
annes73
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blondie24
08-12-2003, 09:57 AM
B-Slim Fast Meal on the Go Bar (220 cals)
S-Cheese (110 cals)
L-Slim Fast Meal on the Go Bar (220 cals)
S-Banana (100 cals)
D-Baked Orange Roughy (with tartar sauce), Lite Garlic Bread and salad. (620 cals)
1270 Cals Total
80 oz. of water or more
25-30 minutes on elliptical trainer
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S-Cheese (110 cals)
L-Slim Fast Meal on the Go Bar (220 cals)
S-Banana (100 cals)
D-Baked Orange Roughy (with tartar sauce), Lite Garlic Bread and salad. (620 cals)
1270 Cals Total
80 oz. of water or more
25-30 minutes on elliptical trainer
[This message has been edited by blondie24 (edited 08-12-2003).]
Cldwv
08-12-2003, 10:11 AM
Good morning!
The scale is not moving in the right direction?!
B-3 slices of bacon.
2 cups decaf tea w/ splenda
s-celery
L-grilled chicken salad
s-carb solution bar (before my walk, helps with energy)
D-Haven't thought that far ahead.
The scale is not moving in the right direction?!
B-3 slices of bacon.
2 cups decaf tea w/ splenda
s-celery
L-grilled chicken salad
s-carb solution bar (before my walk, helps with energy)
D-Haven't thought that far ahead.
suej1946
08-12-2003, 10:18 AM
Breakfast
akins shake
cheese
snack
2 deviled eggs
Lunch (going out) probably breakfst, eggs bacon diet tea
Dinner
coldcuts, deviled eggs some cheese
snack if hungry sugar free jello with whipped cream.
water.
akins shake
cheese
snack
2 deviled eggs
Lunch (going out) probably breakfst, eggs bacon diet tea
Dinner
coldcuts, deviled eggs some cheese
snack if hungry sugar free jello with whipped cream.
water.
schumi
08-12-2003, 10:19 AM
My scale is stalled! I go up a pound and then down a pound. Grrrr! I'm going to try and not weigh myself for a week.
B - Cheesestring and a tomato
L - Lasagne made with eggplant instead of pasta
S - Cheesestring
D - I have no clue yet.
Am I eating too much cheese?
B - Cheesestring and a tomato
L - Lasagne made with eggplant instead of pasta
S - Cheesestring
D - I have no clue yet.
Am I eating too much cheese?
Cldwv
08-12-2003, 10:21 AM
Shumi,
My scale is stalled too. I cut out the cheese this week to see if it helps. If I get a bad craving, I'll have one string cheese today for a snack.
My scale is stalled too. I cut out the cheese this week to see if it helps. If I get a bad craving, I'll have one string cheese today for a snack.
jennielynn
08-12-2003, 11:38 AM
How is everyone today??? I'm doing great thus far!
B: scrambled egg with cheese and some leftover
roast beef. (sounds weird but was actually
yummy!
L: a can of chicken breast with 2 tblsp. mayo and
a hard boiled egg
D: some type of chicken with green beans
I'm starting to keep track of my calorie count as well to make sure I'm eating enough. I'm afraid that my weight loss is stalling because I'm consuming too few calories. With vacation coming up; I'm trying extra hard!!!!
Jen
i didn't have the chicken for dinner. My hair appt. ran late and my MIL fed the kids so there was no sense cooking a meal for myself! So, I had a leftover cheeseburger and a hotdog with some SF Jello for dinner. Chicken will keep until tomorrow.
I also did my Bodysculpt video and 30 minutes on the treadmill.
[This message has been edited by jennielynn (edited 08-12-2003).]
B: scrambled egg with cheese and some leftover
roast beef. (sounds weird but was actually
yummy!
L: a can of chicken breast with 2 tblsp. mayo and
a hard boiled egg
D: some type of chicken with green beans
I'm starting to keep track of my calorie count as well to make sure I'm eating enough. I'm afraid that my weight loss is stalling because I'm consuming too few calories. With vacation coming up; I'm trying extra hard!!!!
Jen
i didn't have the chicken for dinner. My hair appt. ran late and my MIL fed the kids so there was no sense cooking a meal for myself! So, I had a leftover cheeseburger and a hotdog with some SF Jello for dinner. Chicken will keep until tomorrow.
I also did my Bodysculpt video and 30 minutes on the treadmill.
[This message has been edited by jennielynn (edited 08-12-2003).]
annes73
08-12-2003, 11:57 AM
Well, my day is going from crappy to crappier!! My 30th birthday is this weekend, as most of you know, and I was planning a big bash in the backyard Saturday night. Anyways, I have had so many people cancel on me that I have had to cancel my party!! i am so sad! Its my 30th and noone seems to care. I am at this point in my life where I amtired of bending oer backwards and going totally out of my way for all my so called friends and noone return to me! Besides that they all have known about the party for 2 months and NOW they say they can't come! This really sucks......so my mom, which I love dearly, says "why don't you come over here then for a bbq". No offence to her but what could be more pathetic!! My big bash is now me sitting at moms house!!! At least i have my hubby and kids!
Thanks for listening!
annes73
Thanks for listening!
annes73
Cldwv
08-12-2003, 12:10 PM
Annes,
Both my 30th and 35th went by with almost no notice. I decided to do things for myself, to make myself happy. I'd go shopping or have a great meal or a bottle of champagne. I've stopped a long time ago waiting for other people to make me happy. I know you are upset now and probably sad about it. Spening time with your family is probably the best thing for you. Being surrounded by those who love you the most is probably a great place to be for your birthday. Go and eat cake and have fun!!
Cindy
Both my 30th and 35th went by with almost no notice. I decided to do things for myself, to make myself happy. I'd go shopping or have a great meal or a bottle of champagne. I've stopped a long time ago waiting for other people to make me happy. I know you are upset now and probably sad about it. Spening time with your family is probably the best thing for you. Being surrounded by those who love you the most is probably a great place to be for your birthday. Go and eat cake and have fun!!
Cindy
annes73
08-12-2003, 12:26 PM
Thanks Cindy, thought I was done crying til I realized that someone i have never met in *real life* just showed more interest than my friends!! Thank you for your kind words and i agree, I AM going to make myself happy. There is a bottle of peach wine in the fridge and i was planning on having cake anyways so that is what I am going to do saturady, drink wine and eat cake!
But Iwill start back on atkins on sunday!!heehee
annes73
But Iwill start back on atkins on sunday!!heehee
annes73
jennielynn
08-12-2003, 01:05 PM
annes: just wanted to day sorry about your party! I know how you feel when you plan something special and it doesn't go the way you wanted (or doesn't happen at all; like in your case) You sound just like me--a real people pleaser! It sucks when no one returns the generosity that you've shown them but that's just the way they are!!! I have people in my family like that, believe it or not. They are the type who play "favorites"--only inviting certain family members to their get-togethers, while when we have a party; everyone is invited. They just make me feel like they are too good for us sometimes. WEll, I've decided that I'm better off without them. I know it sounds mean--but I don't need people like that! Don't get me wrong; I still invite them to our place and when I do see them, I'm very civil. But I don't cry over not being invited to their outings; it's just not worth it!
I know it's sad when no one seems to care it's your b-day too. Until recently, my hubby was often to "cheap" to even buy a card. It's just the way he's always been--don't buy it unless we absolutely need it. But he's learning that it's the little things; that really touch me. I hope that you have a wonderful b-day. Treat yourself to something nice; that's what I do! I go shopping or something and treat myself. I figure that if he won't buy me something; just as well--I'll buy something that I really want!!!LOL Just remember that we are all here for you and I'm sending Mega wishes your way for a VERY http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/birthday.gif
Jen
I know it's sad when no one seems to care it's your b-day too. Until recently, my hubby was often to "cheap" to even buy a card. It's just the way he's always been--don't buy it unless we absolutely need it. But he's learning that it's the little things; that really touch me. I hope that you have a wonderful b-day. Treat yourself to something nice; that's what I do! I go shopping or something and treat myself. I figure that if he won't buy me something; just as well--I'll buy something that I really want!!!LOL Just remember that we are all here for you and I'm sending Mega wishes your way for a VERY http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/birthday.gif
Jen
HappyCarnivore
08-12-2003, 01:12 PM
Annes,
It does bite when people don't pay any attention to or even remember your birthday or other special events in your life. Just don't let it get to you. Life is far too short to spend it angry or bitter. Take a long, LONG walk down at a lake or beach this evening, or get a few of your closest friends together and do something exciting. Make the effort to have fun with life and life will make the effort to have fun with you :)
My day of foods today:
Breakfast:
3 eggs scrambled in butter and salt, sprinkled with shredded cheddar and covered with Salsa and wrapped in a Low Carb Tortilla. |(~11 carbs)|
Snack:
Carb Solutions Bar (Toffee Hazelnut) |(~3 carbs)|
Lunch:
4 hard boiled eggs, Two string cheese, Carb Solutions Bar (Chocolate Mint) |(~8 carbs)|
Dinner:
Not sure yet. With luck, I'll be eating Carnitas (pork) at the taco shop. |(~5 carbs)|
~65-100oz. of water and iced tea.
Exercise: Normal Run, a swim.
Good day ahead of me. Lovin' life as usual.
It does bite when people don't pay any attention to or even remember your birthday or other special events in your life. Just don't let it get to you. Life is far too short to spend it angry or bitter. Take a long, LONG walk down at a lake or beach this evening, or get a few of your closest friends together and do something exciting. Make the effort to have fun with life and life will make the effort to have fun with you :)
My day of foods today:
Breakfast:
3 eggs scrambled in butter and salt, sprinkled with shredded cheddar and covered with Salsa and wrapped in a Low Carb Tortilla. |(~11 carbs)|
Snack:
Carb Solutions Bar (Toffee Hazelnut) |(~3 carbs)|
Lunch:
4 hard boiled eggs, Two string cheese, Carb Solutions Bar (Chocolate Mint) |(~8 carbs)|
Dinner:
Not sure yet. With luck, I'll be eating Carnitas (pork) at the taco shop. |(~5 carbs)|
~65-100oz. of water and iced tea.
Exercise: Normal Run, a swim.
Good day ahead of me. Lovin' life as usual.
Cldwv
08-12-2003, 01:24 PM
Hey HC,
That seems like an awful lot of food, at least for me. Do you account being able to have larger portions/amounts because of your regular physical activity? I enjoy reading your posts and am curious how long you've been sticking to the Atkins diet, advice for success and any set-backs you've had.
I probably eat half of what you posted for today and walk 3 miles a day. I expected the weight loss to be quicker. Maybe it's because I don't have that much to loose. Or maybe I'm not eating enough. I don't know.
Cindy
That seems like an awful lot of food, at least for me. Do you account being able to have larger portions/amounts because of your regular physical activity? I enjoy reading your posts and am curious how long you've been sticking to the Atkins diet, advice for success and any set-backs you've had.
I probably eat half of what you posted for today and walk 3 miles a day. I expected the weight loss to be quicker. Maybe it's because I don't have that much to loose. Or maybe I'm not eating enough. I don't know.
Cindy
JoJo1972
08-12-2003, 01:36 PM
Annes...Girl, I just wanted to say I am sorry for the way your friends are acting. I turned 30 last year and my DH took me to downtown Ft Worth. He got a sitter for the night, so we got a really nice room. We walked down the street and had a nice italian dinner and I had a bottle of Merlot with mine...lol! Then we went walking, stopped for some live music. It was awesome. I had a great time! Maybe you should get your Mother to keep your kids and do something with your DH. Have fun, you only turn 30 once! :)
(((Annes)))
JoJo http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
(((Annes)))
JoJo http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif
HappyCarnivore
08-12-2003, 02:00 PM
Cindy,
Heck yeah I eat a lot! And I have trouble maintaining my weight instead if losing!
Metabolic ketosis doesn't discriminate. It burns that food up FAST!
Just remember, it is perfectly alright for you to eat more if that is what satisfies your hunger. Atkins' isn't a restrictive diet, it is a complete lifestyle. You aren't expected to go hungry the rest of your life. Just remember to watch what you're eating and do everything you can NOT TO CHEAT!
I've gone for over eight months of this lifestyle, and I haven't cheated once. The benefits have been incredible. I've never been happier.
My level of activity might have a little something to do with my metabolism, but anyone can do what I do. Running is a wonderful exercise and can often be therapeutic as well as healthy. The swim I mentioned above isn't really heavy exercise like swimming laps, it is more just a cooldown swim after my run. I usually get really hot and sweaty, so immediately after I get home from running I dive into the pool and cool off for awhile. I'll do a few laps and maybe some pull ups on the diving board, but nothing too rigorous.
Yeah, if that helps at all, great :) That's just mah life!!
Ciao.
Heck yeah I eat a lot! And I have trouble maintaining my weight instead if losing!
Metabolic ketosis doesn't discriminate. It burns that food up FAST!
Just remember, it is perfectly alright for you to eat more if that is what satisfies your hunger. Atkins' isn't a restrictive diet, it is a complete lifestyle. You aren't expected to go hungry the rest of your life. Just remember to watch what you're eating and do everything you can NOT TO CHEAT!
I've gone for over eight months of this lifestyle, and I haven't cheated once. The benefits have been incredible. I've never been happier.
My level of activity might have a little something to do with my metabolism, but anyone can do what I do. Running is a wonderful exercise and can often be therapeutic as well as healthy. The swim I mentioned above isn't really heavy exercise like swimming laps, it is more just a cooldown swim after my run. I usually get really hot and sweaty, so immediately after I get home from running I dive into the pool and cool off for awhile. I'll do a few laps and maybe some pull ups on the diving board, but nothing too rigorous.
Yeah, if that helps at all, great :) That's just mah life!!
Ciao.
suej1946
08-12-2003, 02:33 PM
Hi Annes in answer to your question about what could be more pathetic then going over to your moms for your birthday ?
Answer: not having your mom anymore to go over to. atleast you have her and she cares about you. friends come and go but your mom is your best friend. I sure miss mine. Stop feeling sorry for youself and go and enjoy your 30th at your moms. she was there when you were born. sorry I sould like a Hallmark card.
anyway Have a Happy 30th.
Answer: not having your mom anymore to go over to. atleast you have her and she cares about you. friends come and go but your mom is your best friend. I sure miss mine. Stop feeling sorry for youself and go and enjoy your 30th at your moms. she was there when you were born. sorry I sould like a Hallmark card.
anyway Have a Happy 30th.
annes73
08-12-2003, 03:38 PM
Thanks suej1946.....I hope i didn't sound like i didn't WANT to spend it with my mom....we are VERY close....she lives right down the street from me!!! Anyways, when you are expecting a huge bash..that included my parents..and now its just them it was pretty disappointing! I love my mom to death...I'm sorry you don't have yours and i do enjoy every moment with her.
Anyways, I feel much better now and i have finally clued in to the fact that *blood is thicker than water* is the most truthful statement I have ever heard.
Thats not to say that I don't miss my friends on my
b-day but I will be just fine hanging out with the family. My hubby and I are both very strong family people so I guess it will be a good day after all! Who needs all the added work anyways!
Thanks everyone!
HOW IS EVERYONE DOING ON THEIR *LIFESTYLES* TODAY?
I am sooooo not hungry! Atkins just has a way of doing that. My sticks are as purple as they can be, I think they may turn black!!! Just kidding. I literally have to force myself to eat my meals.
Good luck everyone and hope you all having a good day.
annes73
Anyways, I feel much better now and i have finally clued in to the fact that *blood is thicker than water* is the most truthful statement I have ever heard.
Thats not to say that I don't miss my friends on my
b-day but I will be just fine hanging out with the family. My hubby and I are both very strong family people so I guess it will be a good day after all! Who needs all the added work anyways!
Thanks everyone!
HOW IS EVERYONE DOING ON THEIR *LIFESTYLES* TODAY?
I am sooooo not hungry! Atkins just has a way of doing that. My sticks are as purple as they can be, I think they may turn black!!! Just kidding. I literally have to force myself to eat my meals.
Good luck everyone and hope you all having a good day.
annes73
HappyCarnivore
08-12-2003, 04:40 PM
I just ate lunch and I'm starving! :eek:
I'm down five pounds in the last week, which seems odd to me because I haven't been particularly strict. Just same old same old 30-50 carbs a day if I can manage it.
Maybe it's all that stupid running. I should increase my fats intake.
Ciao!
I'm down five pounds in the last week, which seems odd to me because I haven't been particularly strict. Just same old same old 30-50 carbs a day if I can manage it.
Maybe it's all that stupid running. I should increase my fats intake.
Ciao!
martinifreak
08-12-2003, 04:48 PM
schumi,
You can also use zuccini instead of eggplant as lasagne noodles. It works really well!
You can also use zuccini instead of eggplant as lasagne noodles. It works really well!
Froggie98
08-12-2003, 05:39 PM
Just ate 1/2 serving of yogurt and Goldfish crackers. I was so hungry, and I plan to run before eating dinner.
Oh well. I am maintaining my weight under 130 lbs, which is what I originally planned to do. I may set my goal for under 125, but for now, I guess I will stick with this.
You know, before I went on Paxil, I ate WHATEVER I wanted and weighed about 125. After Paxil, I gained 30 pounds in 3 months.
Oh well- sorry for the complaining. I just feel guilty about the Goldfish- I know better and did it anyway.
Was hoping to have another good day like yesterday. Everything else has been good today, but those Goldfish ruined it.
Oh well. I am maintaining my weight under 130 lbs, which is what I originally planned to do. I may set my goal for under 125, but for now, I guess I will stick with this.
You know, before I went on Paxil, I ate WHATEVER I wanted and weighed about 125. After Paxil, I gained 30 pounds in 3 months.
Oh well- sorry for the complaining. I just feel guilty about the Goldfish- I know better and did it anyway.
Was hoping to have another good day like yesterday. Everything else has been good today, but those Goldfish ruined it.
HappyCarnivore
08-12-2003, 05:59 PM
The snack that smiles right back.
Burn the box and bury the ashes. They won't cause any problems after that...
Ciao.
Burn the box and bury the ashes. They won't cause any problems after that...
Ciao.
JoJo1972
08-12-2003, 07:04 PM
LMAO @ Happy! You are sooo funny! :) Congrats on the 5 pounds.
JoJo :wave:
JoJo :wave:
versusthefridge
08-12-2003, 09:17 PM
Hello everyone and happy birthday Annes!
Here's my non-Atkins menu for the week so far. (I'm a late riser.)
SUNDAY******************
{skipped breakfast for long tennis practice , bad idea)
2:00 p.m.: Greek salad (few olives), phyllo/spinach pastry, hummus on a pita, some tzatziki
9:00 p.m.: modest slice of baklava (phyllo, honey, and nuts) and thin apple slices on 2 slices of whole wheat toast
(Can you tell a Greek festival was in town? :D )
MONDAY*******************
11 a.m.: an orange, same sized baklava slice
3:30 p.m.: 2 modest slices of 4-cheese/veggie lasagna, garden salad with tomato vinaigrette
7 p.m.: *2 HOUR BIKE RIDE* :D
9 p.m.: mango, 8 oz. soy milk, and 1 1/2 servings of wheat thins
Approx. values for Monday: 1500 cal; 160 g carb; 55 g protein; 50 g fat (I'm a 192-pound male).
TUESDAY (so far)********
12 noon: 5 dried apricots, toasted cheddar breadstick, 1 1/2 cups of grapes
3:30 p.m.: 2 slices of spinach quiche (that were a bit too large), same garden salad
Now: 45 minute jog (2/3 jogging, 1/3 walking) - but an hour would be great if I could hold out
Later tonight: maybe a few almonds and a nectarine, but no junk food :D
*************************
How does that look to everyone?
Here's my non-Atkins menu for the week so far. (I'm a late riser.)
SUNDAY******************
{skipped breakfast for long tennis practice , bad idea)
2:00 p.m.: Greek salad (few olives), phyllo/spinach pastry, hummus on a pita, some tzatziki
9:00 p.m.: modest slice of baklava (phyllo, honey, and nuts) and thin apple slices on 2 slices of whole wheat toast
(Can you tell a Greek festival was in town? :D )
MONDAY*******************
11 a.m.: an orange, same sized baklava slice
3:30 p.m.: 2 modest slices of 4-cheese/veggie lasagna, garden salad with tomato vinaigrette
7 p.m.: *2 HOUR BIKE RIDE* :D
9 p.m.: mango, 8 oz. soy milk, and 1 1/2 servings of wheat thins
Approx. values for Monday: 1500 cal; 160 g carb; 55 g protein; 50 g fat (I'm a 192-pound male).
TUESDAY (so far)********
12 noon: 5 dried apricots, toasted cheddar breadstick, 1 1/2 cups of grapes
3:30 p.m.: 2 slices of spinach quiche (that were a bit too large), same garden salad
Now: 45 minute jog (2/3 jogging, 1/3 walking) - but an hour would be great if I could hold out
Later tonight: maybe a few almonds and a nectarine, but no junk food :D
*************************
How does that look to everyone?