Hello everyone,

Carla, welcome! I hope you discover that this program works out well for you. We can never have too many posters and I hope you will continue to keep in touch with us!

jem51, I live on sixteen acres and when our kids were in 4-H we had chickens, ducks, dairy goats, brush goats, rabbits, sheep, horses, a steer, and a pot belly pig. My youngest is my 19 year old son and I only have my middle daughter still still living at home. We still have the rabbits, brush goats, and a couple of horses but we moved our sheep to a six acre ranch that my sister and I own in the valley. My dad raises chickens at our ranch and we also have a couple of steers that we are going to eat when they are ready. Neither my husband or I are fond of lamb but both of our daughters love it. As a matter of fact, our daughters are the ones that butcher the sheep, rabbits, and chickens that are ready to be eaten.

My oldest daughter and I were successful in purchasing another flock of sheep to put on the irrigated pasture. My girls no longer wish to shear sheep so we bought some hair sheep that are self shedding and will be starting another flock. We bought one ram and six ewes so we will not be getting out of breeding like I thought we were going to.

Saturday, 9.12.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: Salad of romaine w/avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, sauteed shrimp, & ranch
RM: Salad of romaine w/vinaigrette, St. Louis ribs, broccoli, and Hershey's

Water
80 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Day Off!

hi-
I'm still here- have not disappeared- just busy. I had an out-of-town meeting for the weekend. I had a great day yesterday, but not so great today.

yesterday
cm:usual 2 eggs, 2 turkey bacon, cheese, coffee
cm:hotdog, water
rm:salad, burger w/bun, green beans, water

today
cm:2 eggs w cream cheese, coffee
cm:KFC roast chicken breast, salad, diet coke

1/2 milkshake!!!!! This is not a typo- I can't remember the last time I had carbs outside of a meal. I could use the excuse 'everyone else was' or 'at least I shared one' but there is no excuse. I feel a bit yucky, but I'm fine. Back op next meal- which is DH choice and will be chinese. My RM plan is roast duck, veggies and water (there is sauce on everything that is my carb).

I am going to Costco tomorrow and get food- we are really low on everything post wedding and with my trip and all.

later-
E

Hi all, thanks for the welcome...my day yesterday went pretty good.

Breakfast CM: bacon and eggs,
Lunch CM: chicken wings and green beans
Dinner RM: 2 chicken fajitas with bell pepper and onions
lettuce and tomato salad
sm greek yogurt for dessert.

I was very satisfied, and I think my day went well. I really enjoy this woe, the only issue I foresee is the fact that I'm so used to eating snacks through out the day. I'm trying to keep to the 3 meals....if I do get hungry and need a snack, I eat some protein.

Have a good day all, I'll check in later.

hi-
welcome xclentgyrl! Your menu for yesterday looks great. I go through periods where I wat greek yogurt for RM carb a lot!

I was up a couple of pounds today- I think it will be gone tomorrow as it is after chinese. I stuck to my RM plan and felt fine.

today
cm:2 eggs, 2 turkey bacon, cheese, coffee
cm:hotdog, kraut,diet coke
rm(planned)salad, ground beef, green beans, 1/2 bagel, water

hi-
did we lose people???

I am rereading another of the Heller books- Healthy for Life. It was published between CAD and CALP and the emphasis is on health, not weight loss. One of the interesting things that I did not remember is they say to take the GTF Chromium at dinner. I think I am going to try that again.

today
cm: 2 eggs, 2 turkey bacon, cheese, coffee
cm: leftover brisket, green beans, green tea
rm:salad, mushrooms/pepper/onion/artichoke, turkey sausage, roll, water

E

i stayed busy today doing a really terrible chore that i'd put off...putting a moisture barrier betw the floor joists. it's felt paper so was a sticky job in this heat.
not much room under there so i scooted around on my back amongst the spider webs and whatever else lurks.
i still have about a dozen spaces to go so will get back to it in a couple days when i've recovered.

i had the usual smoothie for breakfast
chicken w my own bbq sauce for lunch
dinner was an ear of corn and soup of sausage, broccoli, broth and sour cream....my very fav soup. just a little spicy.

i really work better when i don't eat too much.

I'm new to posting in forums, I'm usually a lurker....so I may miss some days posting. I can say that I'm really loving this plan.....I really believe and feel this is something I can do for the rest of my life, I do not feel deprived of anything, and I find myself wanting fruit as a dessert.....(new one for the ice cream girl) I know we average our weight, but today is my 3rd day and I'm down a total of 3 lbs......YIPPEE.....I'll take it.

Menus for Mon and Tue

MOn
Cm: Eggs and Bacon
CM: Chicken and Broccoli
Rm: Shrimp Stirfry over noodles, with lots of veggies

Tue: Eggs and Turkey Bacon
Cm: Chickens and salad (lettuce, tomato)
Rm: Chicken Salad Sandwich, carrot sticks and celery Sticks with Ranch Dip, sm Greek yogurt w a few pieces of fresh pineapple and peach.

Have a great day all!

Hello everyone,

Eno, the one time I went off plan was an eye opener for me too. I did not lose control or overeat, but I did eat a couple of RM's and had an ice cream later in the evening which is all it took for me to pound it into my head that this is the way I must continue to eat for the rest of my life, if I want to feel good! Funny how the Heller's have you take the GTF chromium before your dinner when the CALP book tells us to take them on an empty stomach?

jem51, good luck with the rest of your construction job!

xcelentgyrl, good luck in conquering your snack monster! Of course you can always have a CM as your snack. Your meals look great!

I have been really busy the last few days and I have a dentist appointment shortly.

Sunday, 9.13.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: St. Louis ribs and green beans w/vinaigrette
RM: Salad of romaine w/vinaigrette, New York steak w/peppercorn sauce, broccoli, and flour tortilla chips

Water
80 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Bowflex, 20 Minute Better Body Workout, 2 sets
120# Bench Press
120# Seated Lat Rows
120# Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows
120# Biceps Curl
120# Triceps Pushdown
120# Leg Extension
120# Standing Low Back Extension
150# Seated Abdominal Crunch

Monday, 9.14.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: St. Louis ribs and green beans
RM: Salad of romaine w/vinaigrette, cheeseburger patty, broccoli, and chocolate fudge cookies

Water
80 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Leslie Sansone Walk at Home
3 Mile Weight Loss Walk...A "Power Walk" at Home!
Mile 1: 15 minutes of non-stop muscle moving steps to get you started
Mile 2: 12 minutes of speed walking
Mile 3: 15 minutes to continue blasting calories as you burn body fat
I completed all 3 miles!

Tuesday, 9.15.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: Pork chops and cucumber
RM: Salad of romaine w/avocado, bacon, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, sauteed shrimp, & ranch, and chocolate fudge cookies

Water
80 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Bowflex, 20 Minute Better Body Workout, 2 sets
120# Bench Press
120# Seated Lat Rows
120# Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows
120# Biceps Curl
120# Triceps Pushdown
120# Leg Extension
120# Standing Low Back Extension
150# Seated Abdominal Crunch

I'm counting my victory days....each day on plan...a success....wow I've been really successful these past three days. I really enjoy reading other members menus, gives me ideas about good cm and rm menus.

Yesterday:

2 boiled eggs/ celery, cucumbers

went to Buffalo wild wings for lunch, and I ate right! Yay Me!
I had blackened chicken salad, removed all the croutons, tried to get all the carrot slivers, I might have missed a sliver or two, and a diet coke.

rm: chicken thigh, leftover chicken salad, yogurt

(i really do eat other types of protein besides chicken and eggs, lol)

hi-
sorry I have missed posting- I have to get my life back to normal!
My weight is back at 130. Eating clean.

Yesterday
cm:2 eggs, 2 turkey bacon, cheese, coffee
rm:salad, turkey sausage, peppers, 1/2 bagel and cream cheese, diet ginger ale.

today
cm:2 eggs, turkey bacon cheese, coffee
cm:salad w/tuna, green tea
rm(planned)chicken soup, salad, roast chicken, buckwheat, green beans, cake, decaf

It is Rosh Ha Shana tonight, Jewish New Year. So happy new year-
E

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year!

I have also been busy. I didn't have internet access for a couple of days so I am posting the days that I missed.

Wednesday, 9.16.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: Pork chops and cucumber
RM: Salad of romaine w/vinaigrette, rib steak, cucumber, and sour dough bread w/butter

Water
80 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Leslie Sansone Walk at Home, Walk Away Your Waistline!
3 Mile Walk with 1, 2 & 3 Mile Markers Featuring the Walk Belt!
Mile 1: 15 minutes
Mile 2: 15 minutes
Mile 3: 15 minutes
I completed all 3 miles w/the walk belt!

Thursday, 9.17.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
CM: Rib steak and green beans w/vinaigrette
RM: Salad w/vinaigrette, (Take Out) carne asada burrito w/rice & beans in a flour tortilla, and cucumber

Water
100 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Bowflex, 20 Minute Better Body Workout, 2 sets
120# Bench Press
120# Seated Lat Rows
120# Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows
120# Biceps Curl
120# Triceps Pushdown
120# Leg Extension
120# Standing Low Back Extension
150# Seated Abdominal Crunch

Friday, 9.18.09

Menu
CM: 2 cups of black coffee
RM: (Thai Restaurant) Salad w/dressing, chicken, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, green beans, and mushrooms, and a chocolate frosty from Wendy's
CM: Salad of romaine w/avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, cucumber, sauteed shrimp, & ranch

Water
100 oz.

Option #1
GTF Chromium

Option #2
Leslie Sansone, Walk at Home, Walk Slim, Fast & Firm! 4 Really Big Miles w/toning band.
Mile 1: Get Started with a 15 minute mile
Mile 2: Faster pace - a 12 minute mile
Mile 3: BOOSTED walking - a 10 minute mile
Mile 4: Add the firm Band for a big muscle BOOST - 15 minute mile
I completed all 4 miles with the firm band!

Hi Everyone,
I haven't posted in forever. I have stayed on plan while being MIA, except I had one pms day that I ate an ice cream that wasn't on plan. Sept 11 was the end of my second month on this WOE. I only lost 5 pounds during that time. I wish it would have been more but it is so much better than gaining! I have since then lost an additional 3 pounds. During my second month I wasn't great about drinking my water or balancing my RMs. I will definitely be working on that this month. I also want to get back in the habit of posting on here and being accountable in my journal. I seem to do better when I am going to write it down.

Hope everyone is doing great!

hi-
Teri, your Thai meal with the frosy for R sounded great!

ican- this is a slow weight loss plan - the main goal is normalizing your insulin and letting your body heal. Enjoy!

Had a really nice, calm day.

cm; eggs, turkey bacon, chese, coffee
cm:salad, chicken, green tea, diet coke
rm:salad, green beans, chicken, buckwheat, dried fruit, water, 1/4 slice cake, 1/4 slice bread. Overcarbed but still good rm.

going to read a magazine in bed and just relax!

E

Well I've been unable to post lately. My computer tried to die on me so I had to do a mad backup to save all my pictures and digital videos. Finally got things restored and running better - let's hope anyway.

Had family in visiting and the week turned into a diet disaster. It's *so* hard for me when I find myself in the car for hours on end (taking guests sight-seeing) and end up eating by THEIR schedule. (I.e. "ooooooh - let's stop for ice cream at Baskin Robbins for NOW then have a big dinner later"........ do tell me how I am supposed to get a RM at Baskin Robbins let alone a CM??) I tried to pack foods but it was just too hard after awhile because I wasn't home long enough to cook anything or make much of anything. Breakfast was good but that was all. I guess that's better than nothing.

Anyway I'm up like 5lbs after this past week (Gosh, how does that happen just from eating "normally?") and depressed to say the least. If only I had a job I could just stop and buy whatever cooked food I wanted - but I have to depend on what my mom is willing to buy out (which to her less and cheaper is better since we are broke). Arugh.

Hoping to regain momentum again for the millionth time. This is the 3rd week this month that we've had visitors here for about 3-5 days at a time.

Hi Everyone,

I know I've been gone awhile, but you will be seeing more of me from now on. Nice to be back.