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You're welcome Apples.

Thanks for that web site Angelica! I checked it out and I book marked it.

There is a lot of good info there. I can't believe I have been doing Atkins off and on since I was about 13 yrs old. I could never stick with it permanently though. The band helps so much with that.

bread is just too much trouble to eat.

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Hi everyone. Low carb also works for me. To get the Net Carbs you subtract the Fiber and the sugar alcohols. Always read the labels on everything that you put in your mouth. I have lost 47 pounds since Oct. 26 2007 but I want to lose faster. I think the low carb will help that out. I also need to have a set time to eat my three meals. I usually have a Protein Drink in the AM because food doesn't sit well before 10 AM. After that it has been hit or miss as to eating so I need to get on a schedule. I would like to keep looking in until I am able to share a Breakfast lunch and dinner menu with all of you. This is a cool thread. Thanks :wink2:

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Hi everyone. Low carb also works for me. To get the Net Carbs you subtract the fiber and the sugar alcohols. Always read the labels on everything that you put in your mouth. I have lost 47 pounds since Oct. 26 2007 but I want to lose faster. I think the low carb will help that out. I also need to have a set time to eat my three meals. I usually have a Protein drink in the AM because food doesn't sit well before 10 AM. After that it has been hit or miss as to eating so I need to get on a schedule. I would like to keep looking in until I am able to share a Breakfast lunch and dinner menu with all of you. This is a cool thread. Thanks :wink2:

I'm not banded yet so I have been just kind of counting calories since the end of Nov. I have been at a standstill the last couple of weeks and was happy to see this thread the other day. I need a new motivation. Low carbs had worked for me b/4 and I plan on (hopefully) sticking to this plan until I start my pre-op liquids. I have to admit that I have never been a big label reader. I have started the last few months though. Thanks for answering my question.....Thanks to you LJM, also

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Ok...checking in for the day. Things are going great but OH CRAP, I forgot beef liver has carbs!!! Glad I watched everything else....whew!

b-strawberry ZERO CARB Isopure whey Protein shake made with water/strained peaches. 50 grams Protein.

l-2 slices Turkey deli meat and few slices of pepperoni, 1 slice swiss cheese, tea w/Splenda, coffee w/Splenda

d-(yes, I normally eat a VERY early dinner) Liver (2 slices) and Onions(very few)

If I get hungry (and I know I will) I will eat some sugar-free Jello, drink Chai tea, or coffee.< /p>

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So far today I had a Protein Drink for breakfast and a piece of pork roast and a few green Beans for lunch.< /p>

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It's been a good day.

B - 2 scrambled eggs.

L - tuna and Kashi whole grain crackers (8 carbs)

S - string cheese

D - 1/2 cup salad, 2 hot wings and 1/2 chicken strip (8 carbs)

S - 1/4 cup Dry Roasted Endamane (2 net carbs)

This should do me for the day.

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today was good for me too, bodybugg showed 1036 calorie deficit for today.

b-protein shake

l-4 sara lee thin sliced deli roast beef (0carb) 2 slices havarti cheese

took a nap...yeah!!!

d- wendy classic single meat only no bread

no snacking today!! I am so seriously sore from working out & I hurt my knee doing lunges yesterday so I planned on taking the day off from going to the gym but then I felt guilty sitting here watching TV @ 8:30 this am & got off my butt & went to the gym & did stationary bike, (5mins was all my knee could handle) & a whole bunch of upper body & abs. I am so proud of myself! I am down 8lbs in 12 days.

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Ok - I have seriously tightened up again.

The only thing that I've managed to keep in my stomach for more than 10 minutes was a couple of bites of eggs for Breakfast along with a few bites of grits; and a Peanut Butter cookie around 8:00pm.

Looks like I need to do liquids for a couple of days and then come back to the LC way :embaressed_smile:

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holy crap i ate a ton today

b - Atkins shake

l - salad with fajita beef & cheese. spicy ranch dressing

s - 1/2 piece bologna & 1/2 piece cheese

s - atkins shake

d - 2 oz roast w/ mushrooms and 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes, 1 tablespoon of green Beans

s - 2 tequila lime wings

1170 cals

74.1g fat (57%)

23.1g carb (8%)

101.5g pro (35%)

i guess it wasnt as bad as i thought ...

georgia - i have to get some of that spinach dip! bet it would be great on parm. crisps!!

Edited by losingjusme

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Things are going great! Seems like everyone else is doing well, too!

Here goes!

b-Strawberry ZERO CARB Isopure whey Protein shake made with water/strained peaches. 50 grams Protein.

l-Arby's_sliced roast beef with Swiss (no bread, of course)

SNACK-GOT HUNGRY! sugar-free Jello, 3-pepperoni slices

d-taco meat w/1 tbs of shredded cheese, coupla' bites of green Beans, coupla' bites of cabbage, 3 carb fudge popsicle

I know I will get hungry before the night is over. I will eat a few more pepperoni slices, if so, and drink a Chai Tea made w/Splenda and low-carb milk (HOOD brand).

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im not even going to talk about today ... it started with a single french fry and escalated from there ... :shades_smile:

soooo, i said heck with it and bought a bottle of sparkling wine for DH and I tonight .. :success1:

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