Leann

Me too! In fact, I am sending FQs to both winners this month.

trupeach1

Thank you yes it does help I thought it was made from whey which I comment above. It is a by product of milk like the liquid in yogurt. That is high in calories at 140 for that amount of calories you can have 2 oz of cheese. actually 1 oz of cheese is 1 serving at 70 calories. An egg is 70 calories, 2 oz of chicken is 60 calories so using the protein powder is a good source of protein but 2 things it is expensive, and not filling. I would rather have a different source of protein and have it fill me up. You could have a smoothie with no fat milk some yogurt a tbsp of wheat germ and fruit. Or a cup of soup like bean or split pea or lentil. 1/4 c uncooked legums have about 10 grams of protein and because they take longer to digest you fell fuller longer. Think about it once the soup is prepared if you have onions, carrots, cerlery, tomatoes or whatever veggies you want you can have a HUGE bowl of soup. Or make bean dip with veggies.

It is just something to think about if you need more protein.

NannySandy

Ok, Ladies. I have been doing so good and have absolutely NOTHING fattening in MY home. However, I am at daughters house.... Madison (2) just asked me for a cookie. I told her there weren't any. Well, she quickly marched over to the pantry (which I have avoided all morning), opened it and pointed to one of the higher shelves, and what do think was there??? Chocolate graham crackers, one of my favorites. I swear, they are going to have to hide them while I'm here. Also was a pack of double stuff oreos and a big bag of doritos!!! TEMPTATION that I don't need. Those things have GOT to be hid from me. I have come too far to fall off the wagon. I gave Madison 1 cookie and put the pack back in the pantry, grabbed a bottle of water, and came on here to read some encouraging notes from all of you. I WILL NOT GIVE IN AND EAT ANY OF THOSE COOKIES!!!! NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE.....

Tru, I agree, if Missy loses the weight the Dr suggests, she deserves some FQ also. Go Missy, you can do this. We know you can and we're all pulling and rooting for you. We're your cheerleaders. Can't you picture all of us in cheerleading outfits??? What a site...... Sandy

JenGaile

Donna...I stopped the soda starting midnight on Monday. I had the worst "no soda" headache yesterday morning! But, I stuck with it and am still drinking only water and tea. I am not a coffee person, so I don't really have to worry about that.

It is also great to have a supportive family! I only wish I could get my husband to play along :)

Keep it up. I love all the support from the group.

bluteddi

[/qoute]does it have to be whole milk or as long as it has some fat in it? Whole milk is 150 calories for 8 oz. 2 % 130 calories, 1% 120 and no fat depending on the company around 90 calories. so could you use a low fat milk?[/quote]

Actually for most whole milks, I have to ADD cream to it to get enough fats to be able to tolerate it.( I could DRINK whole cream and do fine with it.. but not the calories!)
I have found a local brand of whole milk I can tolerate, ( without adding the extra cream) as long as I do not have too much at one time. Even tho all commercial milk is supposed to be regulated about how much fat it has in it.. My body can tell the difference... we did experiments/blind tests... and my body could pick out the different brands . We used my body's reactions as a measure.

OMG !% milk ... I'd go down the drain with the flush... LOL...

I'll just leave it with, I rarely have milk....( once cooked in food, my body does ok with it.

patc328

I'm all for sending Missy a FQ if she meets her goal and gets her surgery! Everyone needs a little push to get over that hill! I can do two FQ's in a month! Good luck to everyone and GO MISSY!!

Rita's mom

Tru,
Thanks for the recipes for the oatmeal! And the one for the facial!!! I have been wanting to go read the earlier months of the weight loss challenge because I'm sure there has been alot of great information and hints. I am sure some of the best ones were posted back when this started, I just need to find the time I can hardly keep up with new topics. lol

I agree about Missy and feel she should be in the running, but by the time I got to the end of the messages and you explained the rules I can see how that is not fair. And I think your idea of sending her fq's when she makes her goal is an even better idea! I am in for that. I do miss hearing from her as much, but glad her priorities are right where they should be. (poor us :( )

I am going to start having a snack around 10:00 instead of trying to wait till lunch, and adding a protien to breakfast. Now if anyone has a good recipe for a low calorie ranch dressing I would love to have it. I love salads but only with ranch dressing and the bottled ones are NASTY! :x
Thanks everyone!

trupeach1

Actually for most whole milks, I have to ADD cream to it to get enough fats to be able to tolerate it.( I could DRINK whole cream and do fine with it.. but not the calories!)
I have found a local brand of whole milk I can tolerate, ( without adding the extra cream) as long as I do not have too much at one time. Even tho all commercial milk is supposed to be regulated about how much fat it has in it.. My body can tell the difference... we did experiments/blind tests... and my body could pick out the different brands . We used my body's reactions as a measure.

OMG !% milk ... I'd go down the drain with the flush... LOL...

I'll just leave it with, I rarely have milk....( once cooked in food, my body does ok with it.[/quote]

If you are eating yogurt with no fat or low fat milk your body digested it differently. It is not longer milk it is a fermented product. I have done SO much research on natural healing and yogurt I BET MY BOTTOM DOLLAR you will not have any problem with low fat yogurt. If you haven't tried yogurt I think you should. I think what you are forgetting is yogurt is MADE of milk just the way cheese is but the ending produce is NOT milk.

irishrose

Good morning - afternoon- whatever. My time is still screwed from being sick, but at least I feel better today.

Soda abstainers - three days and the headaches and tiredness will leave. Hang in there. You've already done at least one. MJ, it's none of my business, but how can drink any soda on a low sodium diet? That's not what you thought I was going to say, is it?

I won't mention the artificial sweeteners in Crystal Lite. You need to do your own research on that one.

Missy, you are to be commended for your willingness to commit to such a restricted diet. You go, girl. Lose the 30 and I'll gladly send a FQ.

I make yogurt in the oven in glass jars. It works just fine. The dogs like it better than I do, but they need to eat healthy, too. The jars have to sit in a pan of water and the temp has to be checked occasionally, but it's not hard.

Tru, your oatmeal recipes always sound so good that if I wasn't hungry for a grilled cheese sandwich, I'd have some for dinner.

Never had a cheerleading uniform on except for Halloween parties bur here goes, "We ARE losing weight and getting healthy!!!!

trupeach1

Ranch Dressing

1 c plain yogurt (this will give you the tang that you get from buttermilk)
1/4 c light mayo
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tsp parsely flakes
1 tsp chives
1/4 tsp dill

Mix all together, let sit a few hours to blend the flavors

Makes 1 & 1/4 cup at 15 calories per tbsp.