I'm drinking my green tea, even though I'm not considering it a challenge. Got some Arizona Tea - diet green tea (w/ginsing) made with splenda. Tastes too good to be good for ya. But then I also have my hot mix cup - 1/2 green tea - 1/2 bengal spice. Yum, and so nice to have something warm. Got a double cup for the mix, so I get one cup of each.

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2009 WW - 228 / 199

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i have a bunch of those HUGE mugs... some awesome crystal ones that daughter #2 gave me for anniversary several years ago.. (how i DONT break them is BEYOND ME.. ) also several other kinds.. i love em.. nothing like a DOUBLE dose of tea or coffee to bring a smile to me..
i havent tried mixing yet... but the begal spice sounds nice.. i have had the bags with MINT with greentea in one bag...

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Alright, I gotta ask..... is the green tea a diuretic for anyone else. I mean, I generally can drink a gallon of water before I have to hit the head, but lately, with all the green tea, I have the bladder of a pre-schooler! Any connection or is it just that I"m getting more water than ever?

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Yep, I think all "regular" teas (i.e. from the same plant Camelia Sinensis or something like that) are diuretic. I spend a major portion of my day in the toidy between my water and tea intake.

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*yelling from the bathroom*... yes! it IS a diuretic MEGAN ROSE...it surely purely IS..

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Bengal Spice is like an extra-strong chai. Cinnamon, spices. Around here, just the smell of it can drive you to a Cincinnati-style chili place.

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Mary Kay
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00000000000000000000hkay,,, i have NEVER had chai.. i have had CINNAMON and spices.. but for the love of me i have NO CLUE why either or both of them could drive you to a CHILI place? soooo lost.. why would THAT happen? *so out of the loop*

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if you had ever had Cincinnati-style chili (Skyline in particular), it is strong on cocoa and cinnamon flavor. The tea just smells like it.
dang - now I want Skyline for lunch tomorrow. (2 gram net carb for plain chili) - it fits the plan as long as I don't use the crackers. But, lots of shredded cheese!!!

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Mary Kay
2009 WW - 228 / 199

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This is Day One of my (starting over) Green tea Challenge. So far, so good!

My sister gave me her copy of Good Housekeeping (Jan. 2005) and I found an interesting article in it. On page 173, in the "yourGoodhouseguide" diet section, it lists "The easiest way to take off pounds".

The VERY FIRST thing it lists is: "Have a few cups of green tea. In one recent study, subjects who took a supplement of green tea extract burned more calories per day-78, on average-than those who took a placebo. The researchers concluded that the green tea increased thermogenesis, the process by which your body burns calories. The extract was equivalent to between one and two cups of tea. So, put the kettle on, and grab a mug!" These tips were from diet guru Jim Karas. (The picture accompanying this article shows a smiling woman dunking a green tea bag into a clear mug!)

So, Dragonsmom, I guess that answers the question about the pills!

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WEll, I'm still hanging in here with my GT. I don't remember when I started, but it has sparked a few pounds to leave me. I just hope it can help them leave after the holiday feasting! :fork: We'll see! Glad to see so many new faces to our challenge!

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mary kay.. nope... never had CINNIMON in chili... although i suspected my dad used to put a bit in his... it always made me want to have a loaf of cinnimon toast..uh,, i mean a slice...:-[
with that low net carb count.. must not have beans eh?

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I have gotten in 5 cups (traditional cup size too) today...may have one more during the second half of the football game since I paln tow atch it...and I don't need more Dr. Pepper but that is what I am wanting...something with flavor. I usually use a 12 oz mug so that is why I specified the cup size!

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I haven't made beef stew in a long time, but one of my secret (not secret anymore)ingredients is to put in cinnamon and allspice. I think it's a Scandanavian thing. It really adds an interesting flavor. And besides, cinnamon is known to help with weight loss too!!!!!! I add allspice to my mittaballs (meatballs with a Swedish accent, LOL) so that makes them authenticly Swedish. Spices that are traditionally thought of as being more sweet and for desserts work very well in meats too.

Maxi, isn't it cool to see some other resources extolling the weight loss benefits of green tea. Makes you truly believe there's something to it!!!!!

Biddy, that's AWESOME, keep it up!!!!!

Lori, since doing the green tea, I've hardly had any other types of beverages besides water. I just don't miss them. You're doing great!!!!!

Kim, if you make any potroast, ala Barb, throw in a pinch or two of cinnamon and see how you like it. I just LOVE it. (although, I didn't use any in my potroast tonight, dang, I wish I had remembered to do so.)

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barb, you should post some of those recipes

i'm down 1/2" this morning -- drank 4 cups yesterday

Now that Im back on my tea, and back to my water drinking I am so glad to be within 4lbs of my sig, which is great considering i was 11lbs up on monday. If im not mistaken this is the fastest comeback ive had so far.

I have been on such a roller coaster since i started the green tea challenge, that Im gonna recommitt myself to this challenge as well. I will count monday the 27th as my begin day. All of the holidays, parties and vacations are past me and im back to normal life as i know it. Never really focused on how this time of year can put a strain on your weight loss goals, always heard it but never really lived through it until now.

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