gain goal regain How was your 5:2 day today?

[sarsar 824]

Jane, I make a Protein coffee drink everyday just because I love it. I use Click mocha Decaf Protein Powder.< /p>

1/4 C. skim milk

Water

Ice cubes

2 Tbs. ground flax seed

2 big handfuls spinach

2 scoops Click

Then I flavor it with sugar free Syrup. Currently my favorite is a little Torani sf pumpkin pie syrup and a little sf brown sugar cinnamon syrup mixed together. SO good!

Blend together

I don't normally do sugar free stuff but I do love my sf syrups!

[UK Cathy 977]

Hi ladies, haven't sent any messages in the last week but I have been reading. Work is so busy at the moment and I had SIL and family staying last week and then I travelled to see my mum at the weekend. I have had a very lazy day today though.

The scales have finally moved after 3 weeks and I am down 1.5lb, so chuffed. That makes me 172.5 so less than 10lb to my goal (163), I might re-evaluate when I get there but being at 163 would be a 100lb loss.

OD I think you are really brave, you have chosen to put yourself in a situation you do not want to be in but in your heart you know it is for best. There is a wonderful person out there just waiting for the beautiful you to walk into their life.

Totally understand about eating this weekend, is it the change in weather?

LV I too wonder about my increased capacity for food. I have to make a determined decision to put a small portion out, I reason with myself and say "if you are not full after that you can have some more", usually I don't but if I put the larger portion out I guess I would make a good job of getting it all down. I do still eat off a small plate so that my portions do not look too small.

Fasting tomorrow and looking forward to it. In fact I am going to try and have a light week on non fast days as I go away for six days on Sunday.

Sorry not to mention everyone by name but I am thinking of you all.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

It's hard to mention everyone by name, unless I bring up another window next to this one so I can read everyone's posts.

I am wating for the fed ex man. The other day, Wed. was the day Allen and I had a big fight. I ended up putting my phone in my jacket pocket and then later throwing the jacket in the washer.

So I could not go to the gym which I know would make me feel better. endophins are great for that. I have to wait for the fed ex man cause I am so tired of not having my phone. I have a land line but everyone texts me . I put up a message on FB not to text me cause my phone is broken.

I am going to try to fast today but I am in a really bad mood. If my phone comes soon, that will improve my mood considerably.

Oh and I am up about 3 lbs. so that doesn't make me happy either.

[Georgia 2,911]

It's hard to mention everyone by name' date=' unless I bring up another window next to this one so I can read everyone's posts. I am wating for the fed ex man. The other day, Wed. was the day Allen and I had a big fight. I ended up putting my phone in my jacket pocket and then later throwing the jacket in the washer. So I could not go to the gym which I know would make me feel better. endophins are great for that. I have to wait for the fed ex man cause I am so tired of not having my phone. I have a land line but everyone texts me . I put up a message on FB not to text me cause my phone is broken. I am going to try to fast today but I am in a really bad mood. If my phone comes soon, that will improve my mood considerably. Oh and I am up about 3 lbs. so that doesn't make me happy either.[/quote']

Just go ahead and do what I do. POUT! It feels good for a day or so and then I snap out. Lol

You DESERVE A good pout. Phone, BF, Weight. Just pout! (Hoping that brought a smile to your face and more importantly, know you are thought of!!!)

[Georgia 2,911]

Hi ladies' date=' haven't sent any messages in the last week but I have been reading. Work is so busy at the moment and I had SIL and family staying last week and then I travelled to see my mum at the weekend. I have had a very lazy day today though. The scales have finally moved after 3 weeks and I am down 1.5lb, so chuffed. That makes me 172.5 so less than 10lb to my goal (163), I might re-evaluate when I get there but being at 163 would be a 100lb loss. OD I think you are really brave, you have chosen to put yourself in a situation you do not want to be in but in your heart you know it is for best. There is a wonderful person out there just waiting for the beautiful you to walk into their life. Totally understand about eating this weekend, is it the change in weather? LV I too wonder about my increased capacity for food. I have to make a determined decision to put a small portion out, I reason with myself and say "if you are not full after that you can have some more", usually I don't but if I put the larger portion out I guess I would make a good job of getting it all down. I do still eat off a small plate so that my portions do not look too small. Fasting tomorrow and looking forward to it. In fact I am going to try and have a light week on non fast days as I go away for six days on Sunday. Sorry not to mention everyone by name but I am thinking of you all. [/quote']

Cathy, I'm "chuffed" for you too! What does that mean? LOL. That's exciting.

And you know about the food capacity? I, many times, fix a bigger portion THINKING I can eat it only to find there's no way. In reality, I think we overestimate the capacity. As long as it's clean, good food, I don't think we can really overeat. Now SLIDERS! A whole 'nother story. Just steer clear or RARELY indulge. I learned that the hard way!!

[UK Cathy 977]

Georgia, chuffed definition - to be pleased, happy or proud of yourself. Sometimes people say "chuffed to bits" which means the same.

[sarsar 824]

Not having my phone would put me in a bad mood, too. I would opt for waiting for the fed ex man...you need your phone! I also think it's good to have a good pout. Was the fed ex guy hot?

[feedyoureye 3,087]

The scales have finally moved after 3 weeks and I am down 1.5lb, so chuffed. That makes me 172.5 so less than 10lb to my goal (163), I might re-evaluate when I get there but being at 163 would be a 100lb loss.

:lol:Hurray about the loss!!

Cathy, we are the same weight. Im shooting for 3 more pounds as my goal, but will try and make a bigger bounce range after that I am sure.

[coops 1,790]

chuffed to Beans for you Cathy! x

[No game 14,437]

Just got caught up with the thread... I keep getting thrown off of the notifications on just this thread!!!

I hope everyone's Monday was as good as a Monday can get. Mine? Meh the scale is not my friend after the weekend. So fasting tomorrow.

And I am going to have major carb withdraws I just know it because I feel crazed at the moment!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

regarding Eggface's treats, I have made her pumpkin Protein mini muffins with the vanilla glazed pepitas sprinkled on top and filled with sweetened ricotta. I made them for Thanksgiving last year and they were a smash hit with everyone, all non-ops. The fact that she (Eggface) takes the time to figure out how we can join in and not feel left out with treats, and that she spends the time to make sure that they are visually delicious, is just great. She has protein doughnuts, muffins, truffles, ice cream, cakes, and they are beautiful! The trick is in her ingredients, her substitutions, and the serving size, the mini muffins and doughnuts could fit on a silver dollar. The one and only drawback to (all) of her recipes, that just isn't for me, is the fact that she uses a LOT of fake or processed or pre-packaged foods. Since I am now dealing with auto-immune stuff I have become investigative about these things and am concerned about the chemicals used in SF foods, among other things.

So, I go here for a much healthier version of Starbuck's famous Pumpkin Spice Latte ...

http://www.foodiefiasco.com/?s=pumpkin

And sometimes when life gets sucky out here, at night I close my eyes and picture myself back home, in a coffee shop, with my sneaky healthy treats and ^latte. I picture my outfit, hair, everything.

Fast day today and for some reason I am feeling it, could that be because of ovulation? A gallon of hot green tea (blechh), a glass of green drink, a Protein Shake, a multi-colored salad with sardines.

[BrownDoesAll 409]

Hi All, Still here, been really busy at work and evenings having to stuff 100 thank you party favors with Hersey Kisses. BTW 9 are 200 calories and 3 Protein, but 25 carb. So. I'll be glad when they are all boxed up and out of sight. Had a good Monday fast day. I've lost the 3 pounds gained from my vacation weekend.. The 3 pound gain that sent me over the edge. Thanks to everyone for pulling me off the ledge. Tracking again and now paying more attention to calories, used to focus on protein and carb count. Thanks FYE.. for pointing that out for me. Coming into the holidays which for my family is full of gatherings and eating, looking for good recipes . GT I'll pull out some of those treats and meals from Eggface. Also with the weather getting cold good Soup time. Hope everyone has a good day. Hugs OD!! this is a hard time, but think positive about the future.. ohh the possibilities!!

[M2G 1,836]

chuffed to Beans for you Cathy! x

Ooooh, so glad you came on here to SAY IT COOPS!!! HAHAHA! If you didn't I was going to! Yay Cathy, that's awesome! Good luck with the houseguests.

Just got caught up with the thread... I keep getting thrown off of the notifications on just this thread!!!

I hope everyone's Monday was as good as a Monday can get. Mine? Meh the scale is not my friend after the weekend. So fasting tomorrow.

And I am going to have major carb withdraws I just know it because I feel crazed at the moment!

I had a tough day yesterday too. It was to be a FAST day but ended up closer to 700. Gah.

regarding Eggface's treats, I have made her pumpkin Protein mini muffins with the vanilla glazed pepitas sprinkled on top and filled with sweetened ricotta. I made them for Thanksgiving last year and they were a smash hit with everyone, all non-ops. The fact that she (Eggface) takes the time to figure out how we can join in and not feel left out with treats, and that she spends the time to make sure that they are visually delicious, is just great. She has protein doughnuts, muffins, truffles, ice cream, cakes, and they are beautiful! The trick is in her ingredients, her substitutions, and the serving size, the mini muffins and doughnuts could fit on a silver dollar. The one and only drawback to (all) of her recipes, that just isn't for me, is the fact that she uses a LOT of fake or processed or pre-packaged foods. Since I am now dealing with auto-immune stuff I have become investigative about these things and am concerned about the chemicals used in SF foods, among other things.

So, I go here for a much healthier version of Starbuck's famous Pumpkin Spice Latte ...

http://www.foodiefiasco.com/?s=pumpkin

And sometimes when life gets sucky out here, at night I close my eyes and picture myself back home, in a coffee shop, with my sneaky healthy treats and ^latte. I picture my outfit, hair, everything.

Fast day today and for some reason I am feeling it, could that be because of ovulation? A gallon of hot green tea (blechh), a glass of green drink, a Protein Shake, a multi-colored salad with sardines.

Thank you GT for that link, I need to investigate that further! You are right, Eggface uses a lot of artificial/sugar subs, etc. She has addressed it a bit but I'm always amazed at WHAT she can actually find that is SF. Little candies and whatnot. I do love some of her recipes though. And I love that when you are having a rough day you visualize being back stateside, in a coffeeshop with yummy treats and a cute outfit on. Love that!

Hi All, Still here, been really busy at work and evenings having to stuff 100 thank you party favors with Hersey Kisses. BTW 9 are 200 calories and 3 protein, but 25 carb. So. I'll be glad when they are all boxed up and out of sight. Had a good Monday fast day. I've lost the 3 pounds gained from my vacation weekend.. The 3 pound gain that sent me over the edge. Thanks to everyone for pulling me off the ledge. Tracking again and now paying more attention to calories, used to focus on protein and carb count. Thanks FYE.. for pointing that out for me. Coming into the holidays which for my family is full of gatherings and eating, looking for good recipes . GT I'll pull out some of those treats and meals from Eggface. Also with the weather getting cold good Soup time. Hope everyone has a good day. Hugs OD!! this is a hard time, but think positive about the future.. ohh the possibilities!!

Glad the -3 is gone and I have so totally been there when the scale and I don't agree about what IT SHOULD TELL ME! I give this advice all the time but sometimes it's hard to remember that the scale doesn't measure our self-worth.

Okay going to try a DO-OVER on yesterdays fasting day...so going for it today. See my surgeon tomorrow, so maybe it's just a last-ditch effort! HA!

Edited October 22, 2013 by M2G

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Had a square of Rittersport dark w/hazelnuts v_v, but I'm still coming in at only 615 cals and low carbs so, I'm calling it a win!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

....Rittersport stares at me from the checkout line in Trader Joes....

Brown, so glad you beat the 3 pounds,

I had a pretty good fast yesterday, did munch some crackers at the end of the day that added around 100 cals, but woke up to a .9 loss. I'll take it. That puts me two pounds from goal. Someday!....soon!

I made myself a giant bowl of egg drop white pepper Soup last night... so good... cabbage, carrots, fake chicken broth, one egg for the shreds, cilantro, white pepper, a dash of soy, some corn starch to thicken, and a little sesame oil for that nutty flavor. It was so good,will make again.

Good morning everyone else! Have a great day!