Post July 4th Low Carb challenge...

Original post by Sassyz75

Jul 07, 2003 09:40 AM

to my Low Carb Ladies-

Is anyone interested in a low carb challenge? Basically a commitment to each other to be good, be as low-carb as possible & drink all our water? I need to do this SO BAD because I was HORRIBLE this weekend....

Any takers?

Kate Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:16 PM

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snacks are ok! especially when they are good snacks!

But why are you counting points?

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:18 PM

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Lunch today-

mixed green salad with portobello mushroom and goat cheese...

and 4 of those russel stover caramels.. (Yikes- my stomach is about to go nuts).

Kate Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:18 PM

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Breakfast: orange propel

Lunch: iced coffee, Glenny BBQ Soy Chips 15g carbs, honey dew

Kate Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:28 PM

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ok so say I want to have some chicken nuggets or a breaded chicken breast, instead of grilled?
How bad are the carbs in that? I'm thinking its only about a teaspoon of breadcrumbs. Will I break the bank?

Kate Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:30 PM

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Oh no Sass!

See I think ALL candy and goodies should have a laxative effect... this way I will never go back to eating a whole bag ever again! One or two are enough for me now thankyouverymuch!

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 18, 2003 02:37 PM

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Dude- I'm gonna be SOOOOOOO sorry about that in about 2 hours I know..
but they are SO good and the salad was NOT satisfying..

they don't make me 'go'.. just 'toot'

prncssrachel Posted: Jul 18, 2003 11:02 PM

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Oh, I'm doing a combo of low carb and points. I need clear boundaries!

Kate Posted: Jul 21, 2003 09:54 AM

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This weekend wasn't so bad.... only real slip up were the cocktails and the Hibachi Rice at the Japanese restaurant that I just had to treat myself to. If you can do without the rice, its a great low carb dinner. (onion soup, salad, shrimp app, filet mignon and snow crab, veggies... good stuff)

Breakfast- diet coke, honeydew

Lunch- avocado, tomatoe, fresh mozzarella w/oil and balsamic vinegar

GOAL FOR THE DAY- Lots of water

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 09:59 AM

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I had a so-so weekend- they are usually my bad times :(- went on a picnic- ate some food (but nothing bad- just some lentil salad, etc- so at least eveything was high fiber).

today- iced coffee and a low carb bar..

prncssrachel Posted: Jul 21, 2003 11:31 AM

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I'm proud to say I had an AWESOME weekend! The only cheat was last night when I ate a sliver of JT's birthday cake that I made him. But it wasn't even an inch thick, so I'm not beating myself up.
Today:
breakfast: Columbo light yogurt, decaf. tea.

BriBri529 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 12:51 PM

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Breakfast: Egg salas, two slices of ham
Lunch: Atkins Almond Fudge Brownie Bar
Dinner: ?

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 01:53 PM

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2 hotdogs no bun.
stringbeans
seltzer water

by the way ladies- the carb solutions high protein bar - taste sensations aren't TOO bad if you can't find Atkins.

mlp924 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 09:55 PM

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Could I just butt in here and ask how much you ladies have lost so far?

Thanks

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 10:52 PM

I have to say I haven't weighed myself since I begun the 4th of July challenge because I do not own as scale- I have to buy a new one.

However, when I did low carb b/f the wedding I lost 15 lbs in 2 1/2 months...

I find eating low carb keeps bloating under control and also controls my indigestion & acid reflux (which I get very badly if I am eating carbs like potatoes and rice).

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 21, 2003 10:54 PM

Dinner:

lettuce tacos..... taco meat (prepared per package directions) with mushrooms, onions & jalapenos mixed in wrapped in green leaf lettuce leaves... (so good).

Ranch dip with carrots & celery.

dessert: wasa cracker with 1 tsp of natural peanut butter and 1 tsp of sugar free strawberry preserves

MarciaD Posted: Jul 22, 2003 12:44 AM

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I lost my lengthy post. Hit esc I guess.

To make a shorter summary. FH took me to San Diego for my b-day this weekend. It was beautiful and frozen drinks and we both enjoyed splurgin to spile half a peie of chocolate mousse cake onmy b-day. His half had all the calories and carbs

Today was back to diet:
1 wasa cracker an PB
Green salad with mushrooms, cheese, bacon crumbles, ranch/vinagrette combo dressing
1/2 low carb bar
meatballs with olive oil and garlic sauteed eggplant

WATER!!!!!

mlp924

FH has lost over 45 lbs since Feb and I've lost 35 lbs

Sassyz75 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 09:22 AM

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Breakfast:

iced coffee w. splash of 1/2 & 1/2 and 1 equal

Carbrite diet frosted cinnamon bun bar (2.5 carbs)- i have to say, this wasn't bad- they sell these at CVS- I'm gonna look into different flavors.

Lunch:

2 wasa
egg salad
carrot/celery

Snack:

Strawberries.

Kate Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:01 AM

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Last nights dinner: 2 chicken thighs, some edam cheese, smoked almonds, diet coke

dessert: 1 russell stover caramel

Breakfast: iced coffee, honeydew

Down 8lbs +/-
(when did we start? 6/23?)

Kate Posted: Jul 22, 2003 12:59 PM

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Lunch: EAS advantage Choc Peanut Butter Bar 4g carbs, water

MarciaD Posted: Jul 22, 2003 09:24 PM

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Breakfast: cottage cheese with cinnamin and a little equal

Snack: half wasa cracker

lunch: Chicken breast, small green salad, small wedge water melon