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chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 04:58 PM

You must be an excellent cook. We had hamburger patties with avacado.

I have some salmon thawing for tomorrow's dinner. I always put lemon pepper on it but maybe you can tell me how to make it like you did.

my2boyz · 12-27-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

You must be an excellent cook. We had hamburger patties with avacado.

I had a cheeseburger steak with sauted zuccini/yellow squash, onions and red peppers last night!

The salmon was easy...I have a grill pan that I can use on my stove so I grilled the salmon in butter and lemon juice, tossed in some Rosemary, salt and pepper...when it was just about cooked I mixed some mustard and maple syrup together and put it on for the sauce...then I grilled it a bit on each side so the sauce was kind of caramely. For the veggies just use a non-stick pan with a little PAM or Olive oil...cut the red peppers into short strips and saute them in the pan with some broccoli tops...then add some pepper. See, pretty simple! Hubby won't eat salmon so he's having a pepperoni pizza...which is a real test of my will power...a lightly browned, extra pepperoni, thin crust pizza is my favorite! My salmon is really good though!

I'll use the left over salmon for my lunch tomorrow. I'll put it over a salad with some tomatoes, onion, maybe an olive or two and a dill/vinagrette dressing.

chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 05:12 PM

YUMMY! I'll try it out!

(Nothing wrong with eating the top off a slice of pizza....

)

my2boyz · 12-27-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

YUMMY! I'll try it out!

(Nothing wrong with eating the top off a slice of pizza....

)

Oooh...I didn't think about that!

gidgetsmom · 12-27-2006, 05:15 PM

I am starting a low carb on 1/2/2007. I have already quit smoking and now I will start on weight loss and exercise. I had to get rid of my smoking demon first and I am now looking forward to being slim and trim again

my2boyz · 12-27-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetsmom

I am starting a low carb on 1/2/2007. I have already quit smoking and now I will start on weight loss and exercise. I had to get rid of my smoking demon first and I am now looking forward to being slim and trim again

Good for you!

Yorkie3 · 12-27-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

My sister in law took off her weight with low carb and then maintained it with weightwatchers. It's been 3 years and she looks fabulous. I have the same plan in mind. I took 2 weeks off low carb this month and did the weightwatchers point system. The weight stayed off and I felt like I was eating a lot, so I have high hopes with my plan. I realize I can never eat the same way that got me overweight in the first place.

oooohhh, that's a good idea...maybe I could try that????

chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 05:24 PM

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oooohhh, that's a good idea...maybe I could try that????

Ya, do it!! I think weightwatchers has an online plan now too. I'm not big on going to any meetings. My mom joined weightwatchers a few years ago so she gave me all the info and things you need to calculate the points and such so I just figure it out on my own. I think if you sign up online you get lots of recipes and info.

chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetsmom

I am starting a low carb on 1/2/2007. I have already quit smoking and now I will start on weight loss and exercise. I had to get rid of my smoking demon first and I am now looking forward to being slim and trim again

That's excellent!

Good for you!

Yorkie3 · 12-27-2006, 05:29 PM

Please be careful with the Atkins Diet. With it's mostly unlimited fat...it is very bad for your heart and arteries. My Dr. thought South Beach was a better choice over Atkins. You should check with your Dr. first. SB was very easy for me and I lost 56 lbs in about 4 months. I never felt deprived at all. I just need to start it again and then manage with Weight Watchers like was suggested.

my2boyz · 12-27-2006, 05:36 PM

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Please be careful with the Atkins Diet. With it's mostly unlimited fat...it is very bad for your heart and arteries. My Dr. thought South Beach was a better choice over Atkins. You should check with your Dr. first. SB was very easy for me and I lost 56 lbs in about 4 months. I never felt deprived at all. I just need to start it again and then manage with Weight Watchers like was suggested.

I only plan to use Atkin's short term until I lose the weight I want to lose...because I know it works for quick weight loss...after that I'll use a different program to maintain my weight.

Shanatink · 12-27-2006, 05:41 PM

My best friend has been low carb dieting for 2 months now and she has lost 40lbs(15% of her weight)! Im so proud of her. My dad also had diabetes and he low carb dieted and he is now in the best shape of his life and his diabetes are now completely under control.

But one thing I didnt knwo about low carb dieting that I recently learned: it can cause kidney stones. My best firend had a horrible case of kidney stones last month and the doctors said it was becasue of too much protien in her diet brought on by the adkins diet she is on. He said to be sure and drink lots and lots of water.

chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

My best friend has been low carb dieting for 2 months now and she has lost 40lbs(15% of her weight)! Im so proud of her. My dad also had diabetes and he low carb dieted and he is now in the best shape of his life and his diabetes are now completely under control.

But one thing I didnt knwo about low carb dieting that I recently learned: it can cause kidney stones. My best firend had a horrible case of kidney stones last month and the doctors said it was becasue of too much protien in her diet brought on by the adkins diet she is on. He said to be sure and drink lots and lots of water.

Yes, you need to drink atleast a gallon a day (YIKES!) More if possible. It's because your fat is burning so quickly.

That's awesome that your friend lost so much and that your dad is doing so well!

tmatherly · 12-27-2006, 06:21 PM

I low carbed for a year and lost 35 pounds. I wore a size 4 for awhile, but everyone said I was looking too skinny (IMAGINE!) Which really was too skinny for my frame. I have leveled out between size 6-8 for over 18 months and keep it off with modified low carb and portion control. I just try to avoid pasta, bread, processed food and eat lots of fish, chicken, salads, nuts, some fruits. A lot of people warned me of the "dangerous" things about low carbing, so I stopped telling people how I was doing it. I never felt better. My doctor told me I would live to be a really old lady just looking at my lab. Anyway, a word of advice to all you new low carbers: YOU WILL WANT TO EAT PAINT OFF THE WALLS the first three days cause you will be so hungry. STICK IT OUT and drink lots of water and a miracle will occur and you won't even feel hungry after the three days. DO NOT CHEAT or it will never get you to the appetite suppression. Also, I always get a pretty yucky headache when I induce (the three day hell I was telling you about), but it's worth it. It also keeps me on the program, because I dread having to induce again and bring on the headaches! Get ready for the pounds to melt off like you've never seen if you stick to it!!

chloeandj · 12-27-2006, 06:28 PM

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I low carbed for a year and lost 35 pounds. I wore a size 4 for awhile, but everyone said I was looking too skinny (IMAGINE!) Which really was too skinny for my frame. I have leveled out between size 6-8 for over 18 months and keep it off with modified low carb and portion control. I just try to avoid pasta, bread, processed food and eat lots of fish, chicken, salads, nuts, some fruits. A lot of people warned me of the "dangerous" things about low carbing, so I stopped telling people how I was doing it. I never felt better. My doctor told me I would live to be a really old lady just looking at my lab. Anyway, a word of advice to all you new low carbers: YOU WILL WANT TO EAT PAINT OFF THE WALLS the first three days cause you will be so hungry. STICK IT OUT and drink lots of water and a miracle will occur and you won't even feel hungry after the three days. DO NOT CHEAT or it will never get you to the appetite suppression. Also, I always get a pretty yucky headache when I induce (the three day hell I was telling you about), but it's worth it. It also keeps me on the program, because I dread having to induce again and bring on the headaches! Get ready for the pounds to melt off like you've never seen if you stick to it!!

Wow, good for you!!! It's nice to hear a success story where you've kept it off over a period of time.
And you are so right! When I started back in october I would just go to the cupboards and smell everything I couldn't have LOL. I'd chew up a cracker and spit it out LOL Anything to get me through the first few days. But then as you say, it is a miracle, you are not hungry at all very soon after.

And the headaches... take 2 excedrin first thing in the morning the first two days of induction, just in case...LOL
The headaches can be awful but I realized mine was more from coming off caffeine than coming off sugar. So I still let myself have coffee...It hasn't seemed to inhibit my weightloss and I didn't have the headaches this time.

12-27-2006, 04:58 PM	#31
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	You must be an excellent cook. We had hamburger patties with avacado. I have some salmon thawing for tomorrow's dinner. I always put lemon pepper on it but maybe you can tell me how to make it like you did. Last edited by chloeandj; 12-27-2006 at 05:02 PM.

12-27-2006, 05:29 PM	#40
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Please be careful with the Atkins Diet. With it's mostly unlimited fat...it is very bad for your heart and arteries. My Dr. thought South Beach was a better choice over Atkins. You should check with your Dr. first. SB was very easy for me and I lost 56 lbs in about 4 months. I never felt deprived at all. I just need to start it again and then manage with Weight Watchers like was suggested. __________________ Janet

12-27-2006, 05:41 PM	#42
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	My best friend has been low carb dieting for 2 months now and she has lost 40lbs(15% of her weight)! Im so proud of her. My dad also had diabetes and he low carb dieted and he is now in the best shape of his life and his diabetes are now completely under control. But one thing I didnt knwo about low carb dieting that I recently learned: it can cause kidney stones. My best firend had a horrible case of kidney stones last month and the doctors said it was becasue of too much protien in her diet brought on by the adkins diet she is on. He said to be sure and drink lots and lots of water. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

12-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#44
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	I low carbed for a year and lost 35 pounds. I wore a size 4 for awhile, but everyone said I was looking too skinny (IMAGINE!) Which really was too skinny for my frame. I have leveled out between size 6-8 for over 18 months and keep it off with modified low carb and portion control. I just try to avoid pasta, bread, processed food and eat lots of fish, chicken, salads, nuts, some fruits. A lot of people warned me of the "dangerous" things about low carbing, so I stopped telling people how I was doing it. I never felt better. My doctor told me I would live to be a really old lady just looking at my lab. Anyway, a word of advice to all you new low carbers: YOU WILL WANT TO EAT PAINT OFF THE WALLS the first three days cause you will be so hungry. STICK IT OUT and drink lots of water and a miracle will occur and you won't even feel hungry after the three days. DO NOT CHEAT or it will never get you to the appetite suppression. Also, I always get a pretty yucky headache when I induce (the three day hell I was telling you about), but it's worth it. It also keeps me on the program, because I dread having to induce again and bring on the headaches! Get ready for the pounds to melt off like you've never seen if you stick to it!! __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525

12-27-2006, 05:12 PM	#33
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	YUMMY! I'll try it out! (Nothing wrong with eating the top off a slice of pizza.... )

12-27-2006, 05:15 PM	#35
gidgetsmom YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 427	I am starting a low carb on 1/2/2007. I have already quit smoking and now I will start on weight loss and exercise. I had to get rid of my smoking demon first and I am now looking forward to being slim and trim again