http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/ Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet Support, research and free low carb diet recipes. Resources for low carbohydrate diet plans such as the atkins diet and the south beach diet. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:32:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/images/misc/rss.jpg http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/ http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:19 GMT My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again... My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again tomorrow. I really like getting in shape and the best thing about this woe (besides the food) is that feeling of being satisfied but not stuffed, bloated and yucky. Its amazing how all of the carbs I craved left me feeling so crappy!

Anyway, need to get some chores done and ready for work tomorrow.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:09:20 GMT My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My... My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My clothes are filling loser and I dont have that bloated feeling at all my energy is up and so I figure the weight will catch up (or down :) ) when its ready.

I am so excited for dinner tonite as I plan to have prosciutto wrapped chicken with sauteed spinach....speaking of which I better go make it now, I just made myself hungry!

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:52:32 GMT Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept... Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept eyeballing my hubbys fries! In the end I resisted of course. Did my hike today and my walking partner told me she is going out of town next week on business so I have to make it my business to motivate myself and do my hike everyday....guess I will pop on the ipod and get moving.

Just a little over a month before the office party so I am pretty motivated to get back exercise in no matter what....besides that the holidays are soon to be upon us and I really want to get my miind right so I feel like I have to partake in all the goodies.

Well I need to watch the latest installment of Weeds (love that show) and get some rest.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/167-its-friday-finally.html Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:26:40 GMT Wow o' wow it has been a long week. I am so glad its Friday I can just scream. No real drama going on....just a long dull week that seemed to go on for freakin ever. I have a yoga class tomorrow so I am really looking forward to that. I do plan on visiting my mother for a bit (which can be REALLY trying at times) but other than that I plan to exercise and stay on plan, do some housecleaning and work on my quilt. I also cannot believe how close it is to the end of the year. The holidays will be upon us before you know it! I really need to start a list of all the things I want to accomplish because I swear time goes by faster now than it used to. Seriously.

Anyhow, I am off to take my daily hike with my walking buddy.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/167-its-friday-finally.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/165-office-party-coming-soon.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:10:20 GMT Our office party is usually late in October....we received invitations today that it is Sept 27th....mmmmm. Thats still more than a month away but it will be here before I know it! I hate shopping for formal/semi formal wear.....hate al the panic and anxiety that I feel at these events....hate... Our office party is usually late in October....we received invitations today that it is Sept 27th....mmmmm. Thats still more than a month away but it will be here before I know it! I hate shopping for formal/semi formal wear.....hate al the panic and anxiety that I feel at these events....hate all the office chatter about who is going to wear what.....who looked like a stuffed pig at last years party. UGH! The whole thing is annoying. So my game plan is this: I am not going to fool myself and by a dress a zillion times to small and then starve myself to get in it only to realize that I cant fit it and then run all over town on the day of said event to find just any ol thing. This time around, I am sticking to plan/exercise (as this is a way of life) and find a dress that suits MY body at That time and not stress over the size. I will indulge in a fancy pair of shoes and no matter what size I am I am going to waltz in with my HOT hubby and have a good time and dance the night away

(stepping off my soap box now)

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/165-office-party-coming-soon.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/163-just-quick-post.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:43:26 GMT So here we are....mid week into my 2nd week and still feeling good! I promised not to get on the scale for another week but I just wanted a little peek to see how all was going. Proud to report that the scale shows a loss, my clothes are not as snug as they were just one week ago an my energy is... So here we are....mid week into my 2nd week and still feeling good! I promised not to get on the scale for another week but I just wanted a little peek to see how all was going. Proud to report that the scale shows a loss, my clothes are not as snug as they were just one week ago an my energy is through the roof. Good day indeed.

Menu:

PB vanilla protein shake
2 hb eggs
2 fillets with string beans
PB vanilla shake w/ string cheese
spicy ranchero egg salad with crab
64 oz water
1 cup of coffee
1 diet coke (I know I know)

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/163-just-quick-post.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/161-keeping-my-stride-up-weight-down.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:54:38 GMT All in all things are progressing well with my eating plan, exercising and my general outlook. I had one slip up yesterday. Seriously, I didnt even realized that I had grabbed a handful of crackers and popped them right in my mouth (wasnt even hungry) and immediately I thoight "Ok, you blew it!" Then my next thought was " well you might as well make it count and go out for ice cream etc" but then in the next minute I said to myself " No way are you going to lose all of the progress you made in the last week....not gonna happen!" So I kept my lc stride and marched into the kitchen and made a nice turkey taco salad (sans the taco of course) and topped it off with some fresh organic strawberries and homemade whipped cream.

I guess thats the theme of this post: remember to keep your stride up. One little slip up, intentional or not is not a reason to go carb wild.....and guess what? I didnt and I feel my committment is even stronger now than it was before.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/161-keeping-my-stride-up-weight-down.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/159-well-i-will-call-weekend-success.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:12:23 GMT Exercised each day...check stayed on plan....check gots lots of rest....check read smut magazones....check indulged in a bubble bath......check....twice! All in all the weekend alon was a major success. Its Sunday evening so now I have to do some cleaning and cooking to get ready for the... Exercised each day...check
stayed on plan....check
gots lots of rest....check
read smut magazones....check
indulged in a bubble bath......check....twice!

All in all the weekend alon was a major success. Its Sunday evening so now I have to do some cleaning and cooking to get ready for the week ahead. I need to pack my lunch bag for tomorrow, fill up the car with gas and have another low carb exercise filled week..

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/159-well-i-will-call-weekend-success.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/157-weekend-myself.html Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:25:17 GMT Finally! After having a steady stream of houseguests and family in and out of the house I finally have a weekend to myself. Unfortunately I dont have the extra money to go wild I am making the best of it anyway. Last night I went to an open studio class at the sewing shop and it was really fun! ... Finally! After having a steady stream of houseguests and family in and out of the house I finally have a weekend to myself. Unfortunately I dont have the extra money to go wild I am making the best of it anyway. Last night I went to an open studio class at the sewing shop and it was really fun! It ran from 6-midnight and those ladies get kinda crazy after a while. I got alot done on my quilt. Today I am going for a hike and possibly yoga and then I am going to go to a co workers house for a bbq and then when my husband gets home from work we can just hang....maybe go to the beach tomorrow or catch an early movie.

I am so proud on me! Last night at the sewing shop they puuled out chocolate cake, sodas, sandwhiches etc but I had my protein shake and felt totally ok. Here is my menu for today:

B:PB prtein shake
Snack: hb eggs
Lunch: not sure will be at the bbq but it will be on plan!
Dinner: leftover green beans with feta cheese and a chicken burger sans the bun
lots of water
cup of coffee

Peace out!

Nikki ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/157-weekend-myself.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/156-day-5-going-strong.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:53:22 GMT I am sooooo excited today. It is day 5 and the carb cravings have subsided. And its Friday! That makes it even better in my book. Here is my menu Breakfast: PB protein shake Snack: 2 hb eggs and some strawberries Lunch: PB protein shake Dinner: 2 tilapia fillets with broccoli Snack:... I am sooooo excited today. It is day 5 and the carb cravings have subsided. And its Friday! That makes it even better in my book.

Here is my menu

Breakfast: PB protein shake
Snack: 2 hb eggs and some strawberries
Lunch: PB protein shake
Dinner: 2 tilapia fillets with broccoli
Snack: cream cheese clouds (yum!)
64 oz water
2 cups of coffee w/ 1 packet splenda each
45 min hike

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/156-day-5-going-strong.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/155-cliantro-lime-sauce.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:06:53 GMT So I found a recipe for a light summer sauce for fish...tried it last night and it rocked! I just put parsley, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro and garlic in the food prcoessor and stream in some really good olice oil. It was so so so tasty! Its going to be my new favorite sauce. I bought a... So I found a recipe for a light summer sauce for fish...tried it last night and it rocked! I just put parsley, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro and garlic in the food prcoessor and stream in some really good olice oil. It was so so so tasty! Its going to be my new favorite sauce.

I bought a magic bullet a few weeks ago and have been on a protein shake kick ever since. I made one for breakfast this morning with coffee, vanilla protein powder, pb2, and a splask of sugar free carmel syrup. So yummy.

I went for my hike last night and feel great! I cant wait to get out there this evening. I do have a work lunch today and I am not in the least bit nervous. I found the menu online so I know what to order when we arrive. a little planning goes a long way, huh?

So here is the plan today:
B: Coffee carmel protein shake
Snack: HB egg, string cheese
Lunch: Grilled chicken, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce
Dinner: PB protein shake
Snack: strwberries, whipped cream
64 oz water
2 cups of coffe, 1 packet splenda each

45 min hike

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/155-cliantro-lime-sauce.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/154-made-day-3.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:15:31 GMT Thanks for your concern....I forget to detail out everything in my menu. As for the protein shakes, I am pretty elaborate with those (I add pb2 and some other stuff) and normally I outeat people who are twice my weight while lc'ing....thanks for your concern. I do eat veggies (quite often) but if you follow this blog you will see that I do have days when I eat lots of them, a little and sometimes not at all.

Now, I am on day three and already down 3 whole pounds! That always happens when I restart and I know that the losses will slow down as I progress so I am enjoying this number for now.

I made it on my hike yesterday and cant wait to go tonight. I also am planning to do a yoga class on Saturday.

Todays menu:

B:Peanut butter vanilla protein shake
Snack: Spicy ranchero egg white salad with celery sticks
L: Peanut butter vanilla protein shake
D: Parmesean crusted cod with green beans (I have them in the crockpot now and they smell delish!!)
S: canadian bacon chips

Ok, I'm off for my hike! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/154-made-day-3.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/153-52nd-time-charm.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:13:25 GMT Ok so maybe I havent restarted 52 times but I am sure that I may be close to that number. I have been trying to restart since the 1st of Jan. I started thinking of what made me successful in the past with lc'ing when it occured to me that journaling made me more accountable. So here I am, for the 50 something time trying over again.

I really do feel more prepared. I got rid of all the junk in the kitchen, went to the market to get all my lc stuff and have at least a few days worth of menus planned out.

So my promise to myself is to post here at least three times a week but hopefully everyday. To post the good the bad and the ugly.

Todays menu:
Breakfast: protein shake
snack: 2 hb eggs
lunch: ground turkey, 1 tbs of salsa
dinner: protein shake
64 oz water
1 cup of coffee w/ 1 splenda packet
45 min hike

peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/153-52nd-time-charm.html