Thanks Doreen. Every time I take cascara - prolly once a year - I forget how it works against me. Then when it takes a few days for the IT to get back into shape, I remember. But hurray, today it happened!

I got a sample today of what touts itself as cold pressed avocado oil. I'll try it tomorrow and will start eating greens first thing in the morning.

Actually the owner of the other dog was more freaked than I was. After the spat, the other dog came up and kissed Io. Then all dogs were back to normal. Luckily, Io is not a dog that holds a grudge. I've learned a lot from that dog!

Karen

Day in Cycle: 4
Week: 2
Day: Thursday, August 30, 2001
Today’s Program: Stillman

Foods eaten:

1 Tbsp. psyllium husks
12 oz. halibut broiled with lemon and dill
2 5 oz. chicken breasts, broiled with 1 tsp mustard and fresh basil
1 5 oz. chicken breast with 1 tsp. soy and chilies
2 black coffees
2 Americanos
1 Tbsp. psyllium husks

Total: 1174
Fat: 17 gr = 153 cals = 14%
Carbs: 4 gr = 13 cals = 1%
Fiber: 0 0 0%
Protein: 235 gr = 940 cals = 85%


Cals per pound: 7.33

Activity: The usual
Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

I think I am beginning to like Stillman day. It's a no-brainer!

Day in Cycle: 5
Week: 2
Day: Friday, August 31, 2001
Today’s Program: Calorie Boost

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
1 Tbsp. Udo's Oil
1 chicken leg and wing, 3 oz. green beans w/toasted almond oil and ginger vinegar
4 oz. grilled ahi tuna, 1 1/2 cups bok choy, olive oil, splash of soy, lemon and chives
1 Tbsp. Udo's Oil
1 Americano
5 oz. Sirloin steak, 2 Tbsp. lemon mayo
1 celery stick
8 oz. negitoro tuna belly (raw albacore tuna belly chopped with green onion), wrapped in 3 sheets nori, soy and wasabi dip
3 oz. pork rinds

Total: 2095
Fat: 138 gr = 1238 cals = 61% %
Carbs: 19 gr = 38 cals = 2%
Fiber: 10 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 190 gr = 760 cals = 37%
Carbs - Fiber = 9
Cals per pound: 13.25

Activity: The usual

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

I am trying to figure out the reason behind calorie boost. Is it to recover calories from the fast days? Oh what, oh what can it be?

Here is the scoop as I'm coming to the end of week two...

I jumped the gun be trying Fat Fast and Stillman the week before the Study officially started. That week I lost four pounds.

I spent four days of the official week one away from home and into a three hour ahead time change. I was constipated from my arrival till Tuesday of the next week and there was no weight loss.

Today I weighed in at four pounds down. The big buzz happened during Stillman this week, but happened during Fat Fast previously. I do weigh myself everyday but wait for a few days to claim a loss.

September 1, 2001:
Weight: 156
Bust: 42.5
Waist: 36.5
Hips: 40.25

August 20, 2001
Weight: 160
Bust: 42.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41.75"

I can see where it would have been more useful to measure parts of my leg from a standing position now, because the waist measurements fluctuate wildly.

I think this is incredible! The results are similar to the results I experienced when I first started LC. I will be adjusting my goal weight down to 140 pounds when I reach my former goal of 150 pounds.

I finally weigh less than the combined weight of my dogs!

Karen

Day in Cycle: 6
Week: 2
Day: Saturday, September 1, 2001
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
2 fried chicken legs, skin removed
Mesclun, radicchio, fennel and endive salad, 2 HB eggs, 6 orange cherry tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette
1 Americano
1 Tbsp. Udo's Oil
2 oz. duck cracklings
7 oz rib eye steak
6 oz. heritage tomato and basil salad, shaved radicchio, fennel and endive
1 1/2 oz. macadamia nuts

Total: 1860
Fat: 149 gr = 1345 cals = 73%
Carbs: 30 gr = 73 cals = 4%
Fiber: 11 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 103 gr = 412 cals = 23%
Carbs - fiber: 19 gr
Cals per pound: 11.92

Activity: The usual

Weight: 156
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

I have figured out the reason behind calorie boost day!

Day in Cycle: 7
Week: 2
Day: Sunday, September 2, 2001
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
2 oz. pork rinds
1 Americano
1 HB egg, 1 chicken breast, 2 Tbsp. lemon mayonnaise, 2 3/4 oz. cucumber
2 oz. pork rinds nibbled throughout the afternoon
1 espresso
3 prosciutto, watercress, Parmesan rolls, radishes with butter and salt
4 oz. scallops, spinach, avocado, cucumber, pickled ginger
4 oz. beef tenderloin, heirloom tomatoes, green beans, balsamic butter sauce
1 black coffee
3 oz. total red, white and dessert wine

Total: 1862
Fat: 111 gr = 1003 cals = 55%
Carbs: 30 gr = 86 cals = 5%
Fiber: 8 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 166 gr = 664 cals = 37%
Alcohol: 8 gr = 58 cals = 3%
Carbs - Fiber = 22
Cals per Pound: 11.96

Activity: Preparing for dinner, dog walking

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

Was part of a progressive dinner last night. It was great! Drank a little wine – I will only sip if presented with a spectacular wine now - and now my stomach hurts as a result.

I think I have finally come through the “other side” of addiction. In loose clinical terms, it’s called “running the tape loop all the way to the end.” The addict stops the tape at the pleasure part and doesn’t watch it all the way to the consequences. I was faced with a great looking and smelling chocolate mousse last night and didn’t even want one bite.

Since I hardly eat any dairy, I was surprised to see how many calories 1 oz. of Parmesan cheese contained. 111 calories! Now I am doubly happy that it is no longer part of my basic diet.

Before I cut down on dairy – I was eating way too much whipping cream – my throat would react in a funny way. I would have to swallow constantly after eating it and decided that this reaction was not a good thing.

Week three has begun!

Day in Cycle: 1
Week: 3
Day: Monday, September , 2001
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:


2 black coffees
1 HB egg, 1/2 avocado, 1 Tbsp. lemon mayonnaise
2 oz., pork rinds
1/2 oz. macadamia nuts
1 quail, 1 Italian sausage, 2 oz. beef tenderloin, grilled zucchini, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo milk mozzarella, 1/2 small grilled onion, 1 daik-eto cake
1 Americano
Tofu chocolate pate, 1/4 cup strawberries
1 black coffee

Total: 1972
Fat: 144 gr = 1300 cals = 67%
Carbs: 49 gr = 124 cals = 6%
Fiber: 19 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 128 gr = 513 cals = 26%
Carbs – Fiber: 30
Cals per pound: 12.64



Activity: Preparing for dinner, dog walking

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A


Thoughts:

Got to learn how to keep the cals down...

Day in Cycle: 2
Week: 3
Day: Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Today’s Program: Fat Fast

Foods eaten:

4/5 of the usual gelatin loaf
5 pork rinds
1 Tbsp. Udo's Oil
5 coffee

Total: 1032
Fat: 95 gr = 852 cals = 85%
Carbs: 17 gr = 41 cals = 4%
Fiber: 6 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 28 gr = 111 cals = 11%

Activity: Working, dog walking

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

Feeling all weird and fasty, almost like the first FF minus the headache.

Gotta learn how to control protein intake too!

If it ain't one thing it's another, eh? I suppose needing to control protein, calories, dairy, and so on COULD mean we're getting closer to goal, though, which is an encouraging thought!

Rachel

Not COULD mean, really, really mean! LOL!

Karen

Day in Cycle: 3
Week: 3
Day: Wednesday, September 6, 2001
Today’s Program: Calorie Boost

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
1 10 oz. Ribeye steak
5 oz. broccoli
1 Americano
6 oz. salmon
7 oz. pea tips
1 Americano
All kinds of stuff: Beef, rabbit, snowpeas, bok choy, rgreen onion, pork, tofu, a bit of egg, green tea and a shiitake mushroom.

Total Calories: 1995
Fat: 155 gr = 1396 cals = 74%
Carbs: 31 gr = 75 cals = 4%
Fiber: 12 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 105 gr = 420 cals = 22%
Carbs - Fiber: 19
Cals per pound: 12.53

Activity: The usual

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

The only listing I could find for pea shoots was cowpea tips and it said they contain no fiber. Pea shoots are a pretty chewy vegetable!

It is really hard to figure out the day when I eat so many different things at one meal.

Went to a new restaurant tonight called Wild Rice that serves modern Chinese food. Excellent, but of course there was a bit of sugar in everything so I avoided the sauces as best I could. No gummy cornstarch though.

Looking forward to the no-brainer Stillman day!

Day in Cycle: 4
Week: 3
Day: Thursday, September 7, 2001
Today’s Program: Stillman

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
2 chicken breasts with ginger vinegar and coarse salt
6 oz. John Dory, squeeze of lemon, sprinkling of chives
1 Americano
1/2 dungeness crab, squeeze of lemon
1 Americano
6 oz. John Dory, squeeze of lemon, sprinkling of chives

Total: 926
Fat: 50 gr = 454 cals = 51%
Carbs: 4 gr = 15 cals = 2%
Protein: 107 gr = 428 cals = 48%

Carbs - Fiber:
Cals per Pound: 5.93

Activity: The usual

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

Again, I ate something that I could not find a count for - pea tips yesterday, John Dory today. I used the count for halibut.

Found out that Dungeness crab has the same amount of fat as skinless chicken breasts.

I will continue throwing a Stillman day into my week. I feel more centered with it than on Fat Fast.

Hi Karen:

I would be interested to know where this restaurant is so I can add it on to my list of restaurants to try.

Thanks!

At the corner of Pender and Abbott Street, northwest corner of Pender. They don't take reservations. It is the new kid on the block at the moment, so you may want to wait till the hub-bub dies down. They said that they serve till midnight though. Cool!

Karen

Day in Cycle: 5
Week: 3
Day: Wednesday, September 7, 2001
Today’s Program: Calorie Boost

Foods eaten:

2 black coffees
1 chicken leg
1 oz. pork rinds
1 Americano
1 iced espresso
Went out for lunch and ate all kinds of stuff: 1/2 scallop, octopus, 4 cherry tomatoes w/balsamic vinaigrette, wild mushrooms, demi-glace, gravadlax, seaweed, jellyfish, asparagus, lobster sauce
1 Americano
Mesclun greens, balsamic dressing, 5 oz. sirloin steak
1 Tbsp. Udo's oil
1 Americano
6 oz. rare tuna with soy, wasabi and egg yolk
1 10 oz. ribeye steak, 5 oz. broccoli w/olive oil and lemon

Total: 2410
Fat: 141 gr = 1266 cals = 54%
Carbs: 27 gr = 69 cals = 3%
Fiber: 10 gr = 0 cals = 0%
Protein: 250 gr = 998 cals = 43%
Carbs - fiber: 17
Cals per Pound: 15.44!


Activity: The usual

Weight: N/A
Measurements: N/A

Thoughts:

Must stop the protein madness! But, I am quite comfortable eating this amount and tend to snack on protein. Less beef and more fish?

Maybe I shouldn't worry about it, as things will generally balance out eventually, all by themselves.