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Wow! 40gms a day are you only eating meat? The Odwalla bar I brought to work has 43 gms in it alone. I bonk without some carbs but maybe for some people the brain doesn't need as much?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
EDIT: RG sorry to hear you were sabatoged but glad it has worked so well for you. Now try giving up wheat you'll feel even better.
:lol8: No, but that's what everybody asks me. I actually eat more vegetables than the average person.Quote:
Originally Posted by Teleken
Again, the only sugar I intake is through fruit. The 300mg of salt thingy a day is going surprisingly well. Still losing :nod: And no exercising allowed, boy I hope that appointment is soon :nod:
Well RG, how is it going? Have you noticed any changes?
Hey has anyone here tried hemp hearts? If you haven't, I highly recommend them especially for carb limited diets. Full blown out amounts of amino acids, Omega 3, 6 and 9 and TONS of protein to keep you full. You can order them online or go to your healthfood store. If you like macademia nuts, you will like these. They melt on your tongue and have a very mild nutty flavor. I've just started them and sprinkle a few TBSPs on my yogurt every morning. Yummy Yummy!!!! :2thumbs:
http://www.healing-source.com/about_HempHearts_b.htm
yup. I've lost close to 10 pounds. My tummy is flatter and tighter.
So far I haven't touched sugar for almost a month (with the exception of that one time that I was tricked into eating it).
I'm living off a diet of whole oats, lean meats and veggies, and splenda. :haha:
How's it goin with you Felicia?
The biggest change is that I feel better and have more energy. :five:
How is it going????
NoobFest at the Pizza & Noodle was great for socializing, but not so good for the diet plan. :haha:
All is well now.
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Still going strong. I'm coming up on half way now. It's really not so tough anymore. I have momentum on my side now. The other day I was eating trail mix, and an M&M accidently snuck into the handfull I popped in my mouth. I can't believe that I actually spit it out! :lol8:
In spite of the momentum, I will be glad to see day 100. I really miss hot chocolate chip fudge brownies with a double scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top. I think that is what I will eat for dessert on day 100.
The health benefits of this are quite noticeable. You drop weight very easily if you can go off sugar for an extended time, especially if you mix in exercise at least 3 times a week. I highly recommend a sugar free lifestyle, and will probably continue this for the long term, only not quite as strict as I am now. :2thumbs:
Great news once you lose the taste for sugar you're home free.
I tell dozens of people to try this nutritional advice (hate to use the word diet) and they look dazed it's nice to hear about someone doing it, realizing results and liking it.
How's it going? What day are you on???
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Today is Day 66. Still going strong. My wife is threatening to make a chocolate trifle cake for me today. I might just indulge myself just this once as a reward for making it this far.
Or maybe I'll make her eat it all herself...we'll see. :haha:
So I've got to ask - did you have some? :naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I've been feeling really good lately. I do reward myself once and awhile. I have found that a Starbuck's frappicino with lots of whip on Thursday afternoons keep me from going overboard during the weekend.
Keep it up!!! :five:
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Originally Posted by rockgremlin
Hey Rock....
That body of yours would not show if you hate one of those every day for a week! Endulge! Life is short!
HA! She didn't even make it! And the sugarless streak continues....
http://www.viewpoints.com/images/rev...88541_full.jpg
When you are off this..... the best thing in the world I ever had was the chocolate buffet on the Carnival Cruise ship. Sadly its so rich you can only eat a little, but just the image alone was insane!!!
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_T...chocolate.aspx
Throw Eric Bana on top of all that, and you've got my idea of heaven! :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by tanya
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http://www.solarnavigator.net/images...ando_bloom.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by savanna3313
I had to look him up. I loved his strong character in Troy, but honestly this group has so many men that look just as good or better. Can I throw them on top and we can play in the chocolate together?
(I will get this woman yet!) :haha:
Anything is possible when chocolate and hot men are involved..... :naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by tanya
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Okay @rockgremlin, I want to hear more about this. Did you do the full 100 days? Did it change your habits afterwards? Have you put the weight back on? Do you have any pointers of where to start, and how to do this? I am thinking about forsaking sugar all together (as best I can).
Well I'm glad to see we got this thread back on track after all that nauseating chatter about men.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscGo
I DID go the distance at 100 days, and I kept the weight off for a while, but it's all back now. I'm starting up a new regimen currently. I'm 8 days in so far.
The best advice I can give is read all nutrition labels, cause sugar is in EVERYTHING. You've gotta regard sugar as a toxin and treat it accordingly, and avoid it as such. Once you get some weeks under your belt, you'll start to feel really good. Then after a few months you'll reach the "snob" stage --- where you're so focused that you sneer at others around you who are indulging in the sugar revelry. This is where you'll see the most significant progress, although you won't be the most popular guy around.
Don't just avoid sugar though...eat lots of lean proteins (poultry, fish, etc), fresh veggies, and whole grains. Drag exercise into the mix and you'll easily drop up to 30+ lbs.
And it only took 4 yrs. :nod: Anyway, Tanya started it! :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
Good luck with the program. 2 weeks ago yesterday I went wheat, gluten and sugar-free. Amazing how it feels like what I thought were allergies are all but gone already. It gets easier everyday. :2thumbs:
This is so crazy to me. My daughter was suffering from sports induced asthma and was getting migraines often. We went to a doctor who suggested she not eat gluten or milk. I scoffed but I'll be darned it worked! No more medication, no more inhaler, she played premier league soccer and had a great senior year. Crazy but it worked for my daughter just like you are noticing too. I on the other hand am much happier after my Dunford chocolate donut. :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by savanna3313
Check out the 17-Day Diet. It is a combination of reducing sugar and getting rid of processed foods. I've lost fifteen pounds in the last thirty days. I've felt great the entire time and have had no side effects. What I like about the program is that there are lots of suggested menus, so I don't have to keep trying to decide what to eat next. I like that I can still have fruit that I like, but before 2:00 PM. I like chicken fish and turkey; not missing beef or pork.
Trust me when I tell you darlin'.....trying to stay on this program while living in the food capital of the world (New Orleans) is NOT easy! :twisted: The fact that I feel so much better in just a couple of weeks is worth it though, plus I'm dropping weight like crazy. Love that part of it too! :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Card
I thought the food capital of the world was Vegas. :ne_nau:Quote:
Originally Posted by savanna3313
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Originally Posted by rockgremlin
New Orleans all the way!!!!!!!!! :2thumbs:
Yes ma'am! :2thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by Felicia
Did you avoid honey and other sweeteners as well?
No, honey is ok in moderation. I also don't mind artificial sweeteners.....I expect all you folks who think they cause cancer will come outta the woodwork and throw rocks at me for that comment, but so what....pick your poison, sugar and diabetes or splenda/aspartame and possibly cancer (nothing has been conclusively proven).Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscGo
No honey or guava nectar etc...etc for me because it's still sugar even though it's a healthier version. Just my preference for my situation. But PLEASE don't take away my Coke Zero or Diet Dr. Pepper.....leave me one vice! :haha: I know artificial sweeteners aren't good etc...etc.. but I try to keep it to one 10 oz bottle a day. Sometimes you just need that carbonation! :2thumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I'm avoiding sugar because when I have sugar, I want more! I do not like artificial sweeteners, just tastes too chemically for me. I use a spoon of sugar free preserves in my plain greek yogurt to add flavor and texture. I have a half of an orange, grapefruit or apple before 2:00PM. Thereafter, I do not consume any sugar.
I can so relate to this!! My sister keeps chocolate in her pantry and once a day or so goes and eats just a little piece of it and she's done. I hate her. :haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by Felicia
I've been a week into the low carb thing again, already seeing the results as usual
I've still gotta give up caffeine which will be much harder for me
I would suggest to dump the sugar, but go moderate to high with the caffeine. Caffeine boosts your metabolism. I don't know if you've taken Hydroxycut before, but that stuff is LOADED with caffeine -- something like 500 - 1000mg per day. It's bad for ya if you have a bad ticker, but otherwise healthy hearts should tolerate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sombeech
I seemed to trim down very fast once I cut the carbs along with the caffeine. My philosophy was since fat is energy, try to have that as my only source of energy, hence burning more of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
But yeah it's not as simple as that. Caffeine can help kick start the metabolism, but in the end I do worry about my heart health too. I'm a huge consumer of caffeine.
I eat a bowl of super fudge brownie ice cream every night and it works wonders for me! :2thumbs:
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Originally Posted by accadacca
Works wonders for what....growing that disgusting spare tire? :fitz:
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Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I exercise 5-6 days a week so I guess that's my reward and I'm getting a bowflex this week!:stud:
Does anyone currently own a bowflex? I have seen the commercials but I have never heard any real feedback on them.