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Losingjusme- I bought these chicken breast at Wal-mart in the frozen section. It's the Sams Choice brand and they are really good. They only have 7 net carbs (8 total carbs) per chicken breast. I also bought some stuffed with mushrooms and swiss cheese, can't wait to try them. I don't remember how much they cost (couldn't have been too much or I wouldn't have bought them), but it comes 2 to a box and the chicken breasts are a really good size. I wasn't quite able to eat the whole thing but I got just a little over half of it down. It's very flavorful too.

Michelle I was diagnosed with PCOS about 7 years ago. I was banded 9-20-07 and have lost 65lbs so far. This is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I've lost weight on diets before and ended up gaining it all back plus some. This tool is designed to help us keep the weight off for good! For me, this experience has changed my relationship with food. The thought of food doesn't consume me anymore. There's always going to be good days and bad, but the difference is........ it's so much easier to pick myself up and start again. I wish you the best of luck in whatever decision you make!

Hey Alli Right now I am doing a low carb diet. I hit a plateau a while back and didn't lose hardly anything in a month. Low carb seems to work well for me, since we are supposed to eat Protein first anyway. I've also joined a couple of challenges on this site and that has helped a lot. It really keeps me motivated because I really want to meet these goals. Right now I am doing the Sweetheart Goal, the atkins 2 week challenge, and the Jan - June weight challenge. These little mini goals help the overall goal not seem so big. I'll share with you what I had today: B'fast- low carb slim fast (I'm tighter in the mornings so this works well for me) Lunch- Taco salad (no shell)- basically beef, lettuce, cheese and sour cream Dinner- 1 chicken breast stuffed with creamed spinach, artichoke and red peppers You just have to find what works best for you. I hope this helps!

Well guys, yesterday I didn't do very well. I wasn't feeling good most of the day, but I started feeling a lot better last night. We ended up going to Ruby Tuesday and I ordered the Spinach and Artichoke dip with chips. That wasn't too bad, since I had only had 2 slim fast. But, I ate some of my neices' chocolate Tallcake and once I started, I couldn't stop. The bad stuff always goes down so easy, grrrrr! I got back on track today and here's what I've had today: B'fast- low carb slim fast Lunch- Taco salad (no shell) Dinner- 1 chicken breast stuffed with creamed spinach and artichoke

Yumm, that sounds good too!

This is exactly how I used to be, all or nothing. Yesterday wasn't the best day for me either. I didn't feel good for most of the day but I started feeling a lot better last night. Well, we ended up going to Ruby Tuesday and I ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Chip. That really wasn't that bad, but I ate some of my neice's Chocolate Tallcake :wink2:. Once I started, I couldn't stop. Why does the bad stuff have to go down so easy, ggrrrrr? Anyway, today I started back strong again. Here's what I had today: B'fast- low carb slim fast - 2 carbs Lunch- taco salad (no shell) - ? carbs Dinner- 1 chicken breast stuffed with creamed spinach and artichokes - 7 carbs

Your welcome, I think I may it try it with the canned chicken too!

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Congrats Hazeleyegrl, you're doing great!!!

I lost a lot of weight before my 6 week fill appointment. I'm not sure exactly how much, but it was way more than 2 pounds a week. I lost close to 15lbs the first week after surgery. She gave me my fill at my 6 week appointment. After that fill is when they really start monitoring your weight loss. There was one time when I know I needed a fill because I was going hungry, but I still worked hard to keep losing and she wouldn't give me a fill because I lost 2lbs a week. I do understand where they are coming from, they want us to lose slow and healthy. I have another appt. on Feb. 12th and I know I won't be getting a fill because I've lost too much. I'll probably end up cancelling it since it's such a long drive. I think she will give you a fill if you have been hungry. And then they will want to see you about every 2 weeks until you get good restriction.

I would love to buy whole foods, but unfortunately, we don't have any whole food markets in my town. We have a Farmer's Market, but I don't that's the same thing. They have produce and nuts, and that's about it!

Well, today I'm not feeling so well. My stomach feels very uneasy so all I've had today is Protein shakes. I'm hoping to be able to eat by dinner. The good news is I'm down 2 more pounds, this atkins induction is really melting the pounds off! "Sweetheart Goal" HAZELEYEGRL1 starting weight: 233.0 current weight: 223.5 DOWN So Far: 9.5 lbs. LBS. TO GO: 4.5 lbs. GEORGIA GIRL starting weight: 275 current weight: 265 DOWN So Far: 10 lbs LBS. TO GO: 4 lbs LOVEMYBAND23 Starting Weight: 241 Current Weight: 238 DOWN So Far: 3 LBS TO GO: 11 Lovemyband23, great job on the weight loss! You're off to a great start!

Everyone is doing such a good job. Congrats on the weight loss everyone!!! My stomach is feeling very uneasy today. I've had 2 low carb slim fasts today, and I just don't feel like eating today. Maybe by dinner I'll feel better. The good news is I'm down 2 more pounds today!

LOL, that's okay, I was happy to try to help. I don't think I was much help, but I did try. I'm just glad your getting better.

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. This experience really can seem overwhelming at times. You seem like you have a positive perspective and you seem very motivated to make this work, that's very important. Keep up the great work, I can't wait until we can all Celebrate our success!

You all have some great NSV's!!! I have already ditched my C-PAP machine! My husband says I don't snore anymore (although he still snores like a freight train) and I've been sleeping better. So, I guess that's an NSV for me!

Losing, it's okay........sorry it got stuck and came back up. Okay here's what I had today: B-low carb slim fast L-1 crab snack stick D-2 oz. baked tilapia Right now I'm drinking a cup of coffee with splenda and heavy cream in it. I don't know why, but I've been craving coffee all day! Losing I found these crab Snacks at my local Winn Dixie. It's made by Lois Kemp Seafood Company and their called Crab Snack Delights. It comes with 5 "peel and go" crab sticks. They're actually pretty big, and let me tell you........one of these snacks fills me up for a while. It's hard for me to get a whole one down, I'm not sure if it's the consistency of the meat or what. It has 35 cal., 0g fat, 5g carbs, and 4g Protein per stick. I was expecting the protein to be higher, not sure why it's not, but it's a good low calorie snack. It's made with crab and other seafood meats and it's fully cooked and ready to eat. I think it cost $2.99 per pack.

Just updating my stats. Yesterday I was a pound up and today I was 2 lbs down from yesterday, total of 1 more pound lost! LOSE 14LBS BY FEB 14TH, ITS "THE SWEETHEART GOAL"! "Sweetheart Goal" HAZELEYEGRL1 starting weight: 233.0 current weight: 223.5 DOWN So Far: 9.5 lbs. LBS. TO GO: 4.5 lbs. GEORGIA GIRL starting weight: 275 current weight: 267 DOWN So Far: 8 lbs LBS. TO GO: 6 lbs LOVEMYBAND23 Starting Weight: 241 Current Weight: 241 DOWN So Far: LBS TO GO:

Bamboobabe- I use the low carb slim fast too. I really like it and it has 20 grams of Protein per can. I've been on solids for a long time and I still drink one every morning. I'm usually tighter in the mornings and it's a good source of protein. I used to use the Pro Performance Whey protein powder (chocolate caramel) from GNC and mix it with skim milk. It was pretty good, but I like the convenience of the slim fast already made up in the cans. Mia- glad to hear your spot is getting better!

Welcome Karen!!! Sure you can join in! We can do this!!

I'm only down a pound, but it's my TOM, so hopefully that's why I haven't lost more. I really didn't technically start until Wednesday. I really haven't been counting the carbs either, just sticking to the food on the list. Here's what I had yesterday: B- low carb slim fast L- cheesy tuna D- 1 crab cake- 7 carbs (not sure if I should have had it, but the carbs weren't too bad) S- 1 crab meat snack stick

LOL. That's funny!!! I have really thick hair too and I always wait way tooo long on cutting it. It usually looks like there's enough hair on the floor to make a pretty thick wig! Maybe I'll get mine cut on Valentine's Day...... just in case I'm a little shy of meeting my goal, lol.

Mia I'm ROTFL, I think I've just gotten used to showing my girls. I've had so many doctor's appointments where they had to look at them, it doesn't even bother me anymore!

We really haven't formally named ourselves anything, but both sound great to me. I'm up for anything!

Well, I got on the scales this morning and I am up a pound. It's my TOM, so I'm going to blame it on that. GRRRR, that irritates me. I've really gotta start exercising more. Hazeleyegrl, how's the cold? Hope you are better.