Guest guest Posted June 16, 1999 Report Share Posted June 16, 1999 In a message dated 6/16/99 10:13:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time, suebirney@... writes: << they have lots > of salt and a smokey > flavor, they are yummy! >> Hi Well that lets me out. I'm not allowed ALOT of salt. Thanks for the info Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 Chris..at least you are active and it sounds like fun! Well, I sure hope this will work for us as it has worked for others. Thanks! Kathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 In a message dated 6/17/99 12:05:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, chris@... writes: << I think it causes my emotions to go haywire and my weight loss >> That's sorta why I asked. I know the emotion thing and how that affects us. I think all women should get a purple heart or some kind of reward for going above and beyond the call of duty. I just wondered if you thought it stimulated your appetite or kept you from losing weight good. thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 In a message dated 6/17/99 12:36:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, chris@... writes: << (also girl, see I get it alot too!) >> Yeah, I thought you were male. No, just kidding. but I do know three Chris' and all three are,,,,,, Yikes (male) sorry. Pete comes from my maiden name of man. That name used to bother me when I was a kid (kids are cruel) but not anymore. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 Well thank you But I meant the kids made fun of the name man when I was growing up. They were so mean. I wouldn't have let anyone call me Pete during those years. But I guess I let the nickname stick in about the 5th grade. By that time I think they knew they better keep their mouth shut. I then became a tom boy. Then in the seventh grade I fell in love HAHAHA LOL. Should have seen me rushing to change that image. But the name Pete has stayed. Have a good one Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 No, no, no, not athletic at all!! Just have fun doing it LOL! CHris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 Pete (girl).. hee hee, i think your name is so cute.. is it short for something or a nickname, or just tell me to shut the hell up if I am getting too personal :-) Yes, I think the provera stimulates my appetite a bit, okay, more than a bit... I have cheated more since taking those pills, but my health and well being is pretty important right now, so I am not too concerned about it. I hope you are doing well! Take care!!! (also girl, see I get it alot too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 Pete, i think it is a cool name!! Everyone always thinks I am male, but bam!!!! they sure change their mind when they see me LOL!! Kids can be cruel though, I would have told them it was french and said it kind of like peet aye.. that would have shown those rotten youngsters!! Any way, I like it! And people don't understand how important it is and special you must feel to be able to hold your roots and ancestory that close!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 1999 Report Share Posted June 17, 1999 LOL Pete! I can imagine kids could be cruel with peterman. I always wanted a nickname, but oh well, maybe in my next lifetime (LOL), my man calls me shortcake... that is as close to a nickname as I can get... but hey, I willtake it! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 In a message dated 6/22/99 8:37:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, chris@... writes: << body started craving more and more. I drink it cold and sometimes with some lemon zest. It gets easier, I promise :-) >> Hi I hope you're right. I am having a problem right now, I have a reverse osmosis drinking tap. I need a new filter and just don't have the extra money to get it right now. I don't even have the money to buy bottled water and fresh ice for it. I have to have ice. Just cold water will not do it for me. it HAS to be ice water. My husband was off work awhile with back. 6days actually.(not long enough to draw sick pay) went back worked one day and almost tore his finger off. 10 stitches. open all the way to the bone. As soon as he gets back to work from this injury, we get caught up then I'll get either bottled water or better yet a new filter. I do like water. I drink nothing else. Its just that its so hard to drink so much. But as long as it'll get better I will do it. Thanks you're a sweetie. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 In a message dated 6/22/99 11:05:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, chris@... writes: << God bless you both and I hope things improve very soon for you, I know they will. >> Thanks Its always nice to hear some kind words. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 In a message dated 06/22/1999 7:57:45 PM, chris@... wrote: <<f that plan allows melon, I would love to hear more!!! :-) Chris >> this plan is on tv. I really didn't pay any attention to the phone numbers, because I assumed it was the same as Atkins. Perhaps if I see it again I will get the number for you. Friends, Kathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 Pete, I have a pur water filter on my tap (it was $30) and it seems to work well, the filters are expensive though. I like ice in my water also. It sounds like you and your hubby have been through a rough time... God bless you both and I hope things improve very soon for you, I know they will. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 1999 Report Share Posted June 22, 1999 Sounds good, that is my weakness.... fruit!!!!!! oh, and potatoes!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 1999 Report Share Posted June 23, 1999 Thanks Kathie, I try to help, but I also think humor is very important...... we are like horses being led to water!!! We follow whatever the great Atkins says!!!! So sometimes it seems like such a conforming program, but it is alot of fun, especially laughing at people that say this doesn't work..... I scoff and laugh as they watch me eat a big plate of bacon, eggs, country ham etc>!!!! Good luck and just have fun!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Chris..thanks for your day of food..now what is going on that you are in a down? Can't we help you get back to that old diet again? Most of us are new dieters here and would love for you to come along with us! How about it? You have so many good suggestions for us and you are able to help us with any question. Thank you for giving us your time..sure do appreciate it!! Friends, Kathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Kathie, not really down, I just have upped my carbs to around 50... I am taking provera to try and help me start my period, have not had one in 6 months now. I have had numerous " female " surgeries and I am having alot of " female " complications and therefore my body does not want to " give " , so I have not been feeling well and the provera doesn't help But, I am under the belief that our bodies come first and let us know what they need. I was having tremendous cravings for fruits and veggies, so I have incorporated more into my daily plan. If you are going to do this plan for life, you need to be realistic and know that you are going to go through times when you " fall off " if you learn early that this is a part of life, you will be fine. If you beat yourself up, you will go off the plan, get fat and die. The key is knowing that if your body really, really wants something, it is going to get it, with or without you. So you can allow yourself a slight binge and get back on, or you can let your body take control and go completely downhill from there. My body is going through alot of turmoil right know and although I have gained weight back, I need to do this for myself right now. As soon as I get my visitor, I will be right back on, but I won't be resentful about the plan as I would have. Don't kill yourself on this plan, it is a lifetime plan, treat it as such. You cannot be terribly strict on yourself. Stick with it, do the best you can, but reward yourself every so often, just get right back to it. Thank you Kathie for your warm gesture, it means alot. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Kathie, you are very sweet. I help because I can. When I first encountered Atkins, I had nobody to turn to and the book, sorry to say, just isn't enough. I am so glad that this group is here. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 > Kathie, you are very sweet. > I am so glad that this group is here. I totally agree! This group has been such a tremendous help to me. Thanks everyone! Kathie: You send the best messages -- you are so kind and always say just the right thing. Smiles, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Why yes Kathie, I just started taking it about a week ago..... great fiber source..... no constipation problems here!!!! I got it at www.mothernature.com. You get $20 off your first order, I got L-Carnitine, Chitosan, and Calcium Pyruvate for $22. wow! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Kathie, I don't know about all that now!!!! I haven't seen results in two days, but as with anything,,,, I am giving it some time!! Good Luck Kathie! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Jeanne, believe me! I know what you mean, it has taken me over 2 years to figure them all out!!!! Take time looking at the ingredients rather than just trusting nutrition labels and remember, just cause it says 0 does not mean 0, it can be up to .99g carbs!! Good luck! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 I'm just starting. I tried to start Wednesday, but I caught my son's stomach virus and just couldn't face bacon and eggs for a few days, so today is my first day. I'm already having trouble with finding the " hidden " sugars in the foods I'm buying. Thanks for the info, Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Hey Jeanne! I agree, some of the recipes in the back of the book are yucky, I love the Meatizza though! Go to www.thinner.com, it is a message board and has tons of ideas for snacks. My favorite is cheese snacks, you just microwave cheese until it gets brown and crispy, you can use them as crackers or even as pizza crust. You can make mashed potatoes with cauliflower and there are packaged gravies that are low carb! There are an endless supply of ideas and recipes. Also, the recipe book that was posted by I think it was (it is in the shared files) is a wonderful source also. For the induction, stick to the basics, then start really experimenting. It will take a while to learn what you can and can't have and soon you will be making up your own neat ideas and recipes! Just be patient, the weight did not just appear overnight and it won't come off that way either. And remember, we are all here for you!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Thank you for the well wishes! I would really like to make this diet work, because I've heard good things about it, but I'm having trouble figuring out what I can and can't eat. And what I can and can't stand to eat! For example, I made the " sweet cheese snack " from the back of the DANDR book. Its just my opinion, but I can't stomach eggs trying to act like candy. However, my dog found them quite enjoyable. I've gained 50 pounds over the last 2 1/2 years while fighting thyroid disease. I finally feel like a human and I'm ready to look like one too! Can you give me some advice? Tomorrow, I go back to work on a 12 hour shift and I have to pack my food because our snack machines are a carb addicts paradise. Here's what I'm planning for tomorrow. Help me where I'm off, please. Breakfast 2 scrambled eggs 2 strips bacon Lunch 2 slices turkey cold-cuts rolled with cream cheese and 2 slices American cheese 1 Kosher Dill pickle Diet strawberry jello w/whipped cream Snack broccoli/cauliflower w/sour cream for dip Supper Grilled chicken breast Steamed asparagus And water to drink, of course. Am I anywhere near on track with what I should be eating in the induction phase of this diet? I really, really appreciate the help. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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