Fat To Skinny
Recipe Exchange => Meal Plans => Topic started by: shawn116 on July 06, 2013, 02:53:43 PM
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Ok guys I have given myself a challenge to not eat anything sweet for a two week period....Morgan you have inspired me ;D
I would like to see if I can break my habit and my unforgiving sweet tooth. I'll post my meal plan on here to keep me accountable and give me an outlet to grumble along the way Haha
It's day one and already I am stressing. I'm thinking it is mostly because I know I can't have any....I am determined to have control over this even if I do keep the sweets FTS friendly ;) Really want to have a hard candy right now but will refrain :-X :-\
6:30am:
Usual cup of coffee x 2= 0 carb
1 oz of cheddar cheese = 0 carb
hard boiled egg= .5 carb
Drinking water water water ;D ;D
2:30 pm:
Joseph's pita (yes I ate a whole one :D ) = 4 carb
smoked turkey = o carb
deli style baby swiss cheese = 1 net carb
pepperoni = 0 carb
lettuce (2 small leaves) minimal....= maybe .5 net carb
mayo = 0 net carb
Water to drink
I'm not sure what I will have planned for later...I'll come back and post when I know :)
6:30 pm: Dinner was delicious. I had two hamburger patties topped with 1/4 cup sauteed mushrooms and swiss cheese = 2 net carbs
1/2 cup broccoli and 1/2 cup of cauliflower steamed and topped with butter = 3.5 net carbs
Water to drink
Total of 11.5 net carbs for the day. I have almonds and almond milk set aside for a snack if I get hungry tonight ;D
Funny but my head is hurting and has been most of the day....wondering if this is a withdrawal symptom from the artificial sweeteners ::) HA! Feeling inspired and determined :)
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Kudos for fighting the "sweets monster", Shawn! :) :) :) :) :)
And think of the battle as you "can" have sweets...
But you choose not to because your health is more important! ;)
Tony
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Thanks my friend :) That is exactly what I keep telling myself :D
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You go girl...I made it to day 6 and then got ice cream...if I see my weight affected I'll not do that again :)
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Hang in there Taby ;D you are doing great :)
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Thanks Too Sweet! You too!!!
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You can do it toosweet!
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Thanks friends ;D
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Day 2:
Woke up this morning with head hurting still :-\ ...way too early I might add! Hubs worked nights last night and came home hungry. Eggs and sausage it is Haha
6:30 am:
Usual coffee x 2 = 0 net carb
2 Scrambled eggs = 1 net carb
2 sausage patties = 0 net carb
.5 oz of cheddar cheese = 0 net carb
2:30 pm:
snack pack of provolone cheese and Genoa salami = 0 net carbs (I love these things for a quick 0 carb snack....I have only been able to find them at Trader Joe's though :( )
Ice water with lemon juice = 1 net carbs
1 oz of almonds = 2 net carbs
6:30 pm:
Ribeye steak on the grill....Yummy I'm so torchered ;) = 0 net carbs
Green beans sauteed in a little coconut oil and butter with garlic = 3.5 net carbs
Small salad with romaine, cucumber slices, two grape tomatoes and 2 Tbs of spicy ranch dressing (1 net carb) = 4 net carbs
I feel like I have eaten too much food today...Haha I should have saved 1/2 my steak for a salad tomorrow but I was greedy :-\ HA! I don't anticipate wanting anything this evening if so I'll just have some almond milk. Not too bad with the sweet craving...keeping busy ;D
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Hi TooSweet....soon to be UnSweet :) I suggest you enjoy some natural sweet over the next 2 weeks. Strawberries are wonderful this time of year and are Very Very good for you. Blackberries are coming into season in the mountains and we are already picking Raspberries off our vines. I understand where you're going with this concept and I'm certain you'll succeed but there's no reason to not have berries along the way :) You can make unsweetened whipped cream and you'll surprised as your taste for sweet diminishes how naturally sweet heavy cream really is. ;)
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You can make unsweetened whipped cream and you'll surprised as your taste for sweet diminishes how naturally sweet heavy cream really is.
I'm already sensing that Doug...LOL I noticed how sweet my lettuce tasted. Thanks for the encouragement. I have a great farmers market just down the road from me that I'm sure has some wonderful fresh berries out now. I think I'll go a few more days just to prove that I can do it and then reward myself ;D ;D You know it's a problem when that is all you think about :o :o I have even found myself coming up with excuses to visit Walmart so that I can restock my hard candies :-\ :-\ Yep I'm hooked Haha I guess an addiction is an addiction....regardless if it is something that isn't so bad for you. Feeling determined :)
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You're right TooSweet, as I've said before, and addict is an addict is an addict. I've worked with addicts who were addicted to Opium which is a disease classified by the DSM-TR-IV and I've counseled them on how to break the addiction, and the same things I told them, I am now telling myself! I once had a guy who was addicted to heroine who got clean for 8 months, then a friend of his came over with some cocaine...NOT even what he was addicted to before and he had never had a coke problem...guess what happened? He took a hit and dropped out of the program. I liken this to sugar and sugar subs...we may never have had a problem with sugar substitutes, but if we only change the action, the presenting problem (regular sugar dependence) instead of the root issue (our minds and attitudes about our bad eating lifestyle) then you're just masking it and swapping it out for something else, and eventually, we will fall. We have to change ourselves and our mind along the process...which I know to be extremely hard because I am STILL in the process. The truth is, for me, this may be a lifelong process, but as long as I recognize that and keep it at the forefront of my mind I am okay...it's when I think I'm safe and "above" that type of behavior that I will fall ;)
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Natural sweetness is the sweetness God intended!
So many natural things we take for granted, have their own sweetness.
Fresh lettuce is a good example! ;)
Tony
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You are so right Tony........Bell peppers too ;D ;D I'm preparing a salad for tonight and took a bite as I cut the veggies....yumm Haha
Tabby you are correct too. I'm pretty sure that is all I did was exchange one for the other.....but that is really the core of why FTS is so successful. We replace our favorite things. There isn't anything wrong with that if it isn't a gotta have kinda thing. Treats are meant to be just that treats....not for everyday Haha I have no fear of falling, but I do want to be in control of my food and not the other way around. It's a work in progress for sure... ;D
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I think with FTS it is an exchange...but Doug continues to warn that you have to change old habits as well...it's the combination I think that works...simply exchanging without understanding and changing would be in vain and I think eventually would lead to disaster, as that article shows. You've been on track for so long girl I can't imagine you falling! I'm SO glad you're here...you are a great help and inspiration for me :D
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You can do this TooSweet. I just finished my 14 days and it was a good challenge to myself. I was stronger than I thought. I had said that doesn't mean I would hop back into the 'sweet' but I found myself baking a batch of modified umpadoodles last night in anticipation of being able to have "something" with my coffee again.
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Intrigued...what are umpadoodles?
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Umpa's version of snickerdoodles. I use a combination of almond and flax instead almond and soy flour. Half recipe makes 20 at about 0.3carbs per cookie. Yummo. I also like my cookies thin and a bit crunchy so I flatten them and then they spread also. They not little, they a reasonable size. They seem soft when cool, but U keep in fridge and they harden up. Served them to friends and they like them. They just think homemade cookies - which of course they are.;)
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Awesome thanks Morgan!!!
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Thanks Taby ;D No...I don't stray very far now that I am maintaining. I think I have an advantage with having diabetes so to speak (if you could ever think of having it as an advantage :-\ ) If I fall very far from this lifestyle I notice it right away and actually feel physically sick. :P :P When something makes you sick to eat it....you learn to not indulge yourself Haha Plus I'm with Tony....most of those old foods I used to have to have really taste awful to me now. I don't ever want to have to be back on those meds that is for sure ;D
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You can do this TooSweet. I just finished my 14 days and it was a good challenge to myself. I was stronger than I thought. I had said that doesn't mean I would hop back into the 'sweet' but I found myself baking a batch of modified umpadoodles last night in anticipation of being able to have "something" with my coffee again.
Thanks Morgan! You did great!! ;D You really have inspired me to try this. Those Umpadoodles sound pretty good! I haven't had any of those for a while. I'll put those on the list to have something to look forward to Haha
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Morgan TooSweet I applaud both of you.I am constantly revamping my food plans so I don't get bored. I find when I have sweets in the freezer I don't crave them . :D
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Nope...not me when they are there I feel like I have to have one everyday until they are gone :-\ I'm sure it is a mind over matter thing because I have plenty of sweets in the house and those coconut ice creams are still there. I want some but I am determined to not give in. I want to enjoy food as it was intended for a while...naturally. Dougs idea of the strawberries is a good one. I usually have to add sweetness to them when I eat them......I bet they will taste sweeter to me now ;) ;)
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Day 3
Head isn't hurting as bad this morning so yeah me!!! Hopefully it is all out of my system....time will tell ::)
7:00am I slept in a bit HA!! ;D
Usual cup of coffee (hazelnut flavored) = 0 net carbs
9:00am
Shared two scrambled eggs with grandbaby (best eggs ever ;) ) = .5 net carbs
1 slice of ham = 0 net carb
1 cup of coffee w/heavy cream and coconut oil = .5 net carbs (need the energy to chase grandbaby)
After giving the grandbaby back the hubs and I went out to Buffalo Wild Wings
You guessed it I had wings I always ask for the dry rub on the side....they list theirs as being 0 carbs
Blue cheese dressing = 2 net carbs
Celery sticks = 1.5 net carbs
water to drink
Evening snack
Almonds = 2 net carbs
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That's a solid menu :)
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I love buffalo wild wings! Doug and I went to outback and there was a 45 minute wait.I had not eaten since breakfast so we went for wings next door.Super Yummy! I like that I can get a mixed dozen ;)
So are we gonna rename you TooTart :D :D :D
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:D :D :D We might have to Umpa Haha
I'm feeling pretty good today. My wings were huge though and I was pretty full when I finished. Usually I carry some home with me but ate more than usual and had to leave some. :'( The hubs and I went to a movie after and I knew they wouldn't last in the car. It's one of my favorite places to go ;D
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Day 4
Because I had so much chicken yesterday with my wings meal I decided to go with veggies most of the day.
6:30 am usual coffee x 2 = 0 net carbs
11:00 am
1 1/2 cup of steamed cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms with butter and parmesan cheese = 5.5 net carbs
7:00 pm
2 servings of pulled pork bought at Sam's Club = 2 net carbs
1 Joseph's pita = 4 net carbs
sauteed green beans = 3 net carbs
Water water water :)
So far so good ;D
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looks good ;)
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You're doing great, Shawn!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Before much longer, you'll break the "sweet tooth" cycle!
Tony
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Sorry I haven't posted here in a couple of days it's been a bit busy :-\
I've been doing well with this challenge so far ;D
Day 5
8:00 am coffee
11:00 am
1/2 Joseph's pita with scrambled egg, bacon and cheddar cheese = 3 net carbs
coffee
Went to Wild wings again for dinner
6 wings = 0 carb
side salad = 3 net carbs
blue cheese dressing = 2 net carbs
celery sticks = 1.5 net carbs
Water all day ;D
Day 6
6:30 am Coffee x2
1:30 am
1/2 Joseph's pita with ham, lettuce, mayo and bacon = 2 net carbs
pork rinds with sour cream and onion dip = 2 net carbs
5:30 pm out to eat with family
Hamburger steak = 0 net carbs
sauteed mushrooms = 2 net carbs
steamed broccoli = 2 net carbs
small salad = 3 net carbs
I have to admit that I caved last night and had a serving of my coconut milk ice cream :'( = 5 net carbs I have to admit I made it longer than I thought I would...haha Even though I caved in to a craving I think I made a good choice. I don't seem to be craving anything today. Yea me ;D
I think this challenge has taught me a great deal...mostly that the need for something sweet is basically just a habit. I'm glad I'm getting control over it. Just to let you know I am going to have to go out of town on a trip so unfortunately I will be way too busy to post my meals everyday if any. I will however report back how I do. I'm having a hard time thinking of myself driving down the road without some gum or hard candies but I will give it a go. I don't want to over indulge on nuts...I can eat those way to much without thinking about how many I have had. Trying to come up with other ideas to keep me from going crazy in the car. Maybe chewing on ice? Haha Of course the usual pork rinds, beef sticks, measured nuts etc.... anyone have any other ideas?
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Shawn, since me, as a vegetarian, everything I eat has carbs, almost...when I go on a trip I make baggies with a couple pickles, or pickled asparagus, some green olives, two cheese sticks, a couple hard boiled eggs, cheese cubes...etc. any of those would work as snack and they do fine even if they aren't refrigerated for a couple hours as long as they are in a little brown baggie or lunch box that is insulated and the car is cool. Maybe that will work for you?
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Hi, Shawn! :)
That's something else we learn about ourselves, thanks to FTS.
Given enough time, habits can become compulsions and even addictions.
Like you, I'm also a creature of habit.
The nice part about it is that once a habit is changed, it tends to "stay" changed! ;D
Tony
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The nice part about it is that once a habit is changed, it tends to "stay" changed!
I agree Tony. I'm feeling pretty good now and don't feel like I have to have something sweet all the time like before. I think I will always prefer sweet over salty though ;D ;D
Thanks for the suggestions Taby :) I usually carry a cooler in the car with me so that won't be a problem keeping things cool. I definitely plan on taking cut up veggies to munch on along with other finger friendly foods. Sometimes when I'm driving for long hours like I will be soon, I tend to want to have gum or hard candy. :-\ Maybe it won't be as bad as I think it will be HA Back in the day when I was a young chick....I could drive it in 1 day. ::) Any more I have to make it a two day trip and stop for the night. I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or just wiser ;) ;)
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Day 7 I'm a lucky girl today...I got to eat out again and twice today ;D ;D
9:00 am coffee
11:30 am
Ordered steak burrito hold the tortilla, rice and beans (so steak slices with a little grilled onion and white cheese sauce) = 5 net carbs (guessing)
They always give me extra salad with sour cream and salsa on the side = 3 net carbs
water to drink
6:30 pm
Wings again :P :P different place though (Haha) I'm totally over the wings for a while now :P
Ranch dressing = 2 net carbs
side salad = 5 net carbs
water to drink
All in all a pretty good Fat to Skinny day without the sweets ;D ;D
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TooSweet do you find you go through stages of food? Like all you want/crave is say 'chicken wings' and you can eat them for days on end and then it's like 'ok, over it' or ice-cream, etc? I had a run on 'pizza' (low carb of course) done various ways for ages and now - eh, over it. Wonder what it is that makes us do that? - too lazy to make anything else or it fills a need in us in some way?
For your trip, how about a sugarfree lollypop. It will help with the oral fixation and takes ages to get through. A thermos of hot soup/stock/hot drink or a wrap with your favourite filling. Pulling over on the side of the road to have a snack will also fill you a bit more than trying to eat while driving. I usually have a bottle of water sitting on the console and slurp while I drive - that causes it's own problem with having to find a 'pee' station.
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TooSweet if you got an organic no sugar gum that might help...but hard to find. Morgan...although you asked TooSweet...I SO do that...some days I'll feel totally fine spending my carbs on pudding and ice cream LOL other days...I want hot baked salty food! :P
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that causes it's own problem with having to find a 'pee' station
That breaks up the monotony of driving ...HA! ;D ;D Trust me it's a long way there...LOL I've gotten my ipod straight with new music and a few recorded books. With all that entertainment I should be squared away. You are so right...I think I could eat wings 3 to 4 days out of the week and not get tired of them, but in a row is a bit much for even me...Haha I know what you mean though...I'm a creature of habit with many things and I do go through the phases. I am totally over the wings at least until next week ;D ;D
Thanks ladies for the suggestions.
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Hey Shawn...the last suggestion I had for you is maybe bringing a couple pieces of crystallized ginger...it's a little spicy, but hard and rock shaped, pretty low in carbs in small portion (about the size of a small hard candy) and isn't sweet...it might help you get through the hard candy craving on the road trip. You may not like ginger, I don't know...but just thought I'd throw that out there :)
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Thanks Taby :)
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Toosweet I like appetizers in the car.I don't know what it is but I get in the car and i have to eat! :D I think its like you said its just a habit or maybe just boredom. ;) I like deviled eggs,celery filled with cream cheese(or just celery with ranch),prosciutto roll ups, beef jerky, and nuts in the shell.Where are you going on vacation? :)
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Hi Shawn....check your email ::)
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Doug I recognize sweet when I see it and you my friend are definitely it!! Thank you so much ;D I'll load it on my iPod today ;)
Umpa I'm headed to Kansas to help my momma out for a bit. She is moving and you know how that is....you need all hands on deck Haha
I'm thinking about making some hamburger jerky for the trip. I saw a easy recipe in the web for that. With all the suggestions I don't think I'll be needing to stop for food :D :D
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Hi, Shawn! :)
When traveling, a cooler with low carb snacks is a must!
It's amazing how foods like string cheese will make the trip more pleasant.
I hope you have a good journey and that your mom's move goes smoothly! :) :) :)
Tony
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Thanks Tony I sure hope it does too ;D I don't know anyone who likes to move :-\ I've got my old trusty cooler at the ready ;)
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hamburger jerky??? :)
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hamburger jerky??? :)
Whoa!... I missed that! :o
Please share that recipe with us, Shawn! :) :) :)
I don't know if it's just my age... But I can't can't seem to get my head around it.
Tony
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Thinking I may too need to be on a quest for unsweetness...I drank one too many sugar free drinks and let's just say the result was not too sweet ;)
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Thinking I may too need to be on a quest for unsweetness...I drank one too many sugar free drinks and let's just say the result was not too sweet ;)
Oh dear....
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LOL true story!!!
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LOL true story!!!
Hi Taby! :)
As they say... Live and learn! ;)
Tony
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Oh yes sir...I just gave my mom ALL my Coke Zeros LOL no more no more.
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Oh yes sir...I just gave my mom ALL my Coke Zeros LOL no more no more.
Hi, Taby! :)
There should not be a problem if you have ONE Coke Zero every once in a while.
You can still lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/). Just limit them to ONE and NOT very often! ;)
That being said... If you want to lose even faster, avoid them altogether until you reach goal.
Tony
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The thing is...I don't even like sodas...I just drank them because I accidentally bought the wrong type (supposed to be cherry Dr. Pepper regular for hubby)...I just didn't want to waste them so I was drinking 2-3 for caffeine and to rid them...but they gave me...let's just say an unpleasant side effect :o! I avoid aspartame like the black plague...I'm pretty much usually and organic and clean eater...it was an accident I won't make twice ;D
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Whoa!... I missed that! Shocked
Please share that recipe with us, Shawn! Smiley Smiley Smiley
I don't know if it's just my age... But I can't can't seem to get my head around it.
Tony
I know...I couldn't either Tony ;D I actually didn't get a chance to try it before I left but plan to when I get back home. I'm traveling right now and don't have my recipe handy...I'll post one when I get back home :D It sounds pretty good ;)
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Wow TOOSWEET I have also gave up any sweets including berries or FTS goodies ,but I ave been having my mints when I need one . When u said no sweets u meant no sweets . I did not ever think about including a mint LOL
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I am proud of you Jo ;)
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Thank you umpa ,sometimes you gotta have a mint LOL
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I am proud of you Jo ;)
Me too, Jo! :) :) :)
Tony
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Thank you tony ! Those last few pounds just don't want to leave you Tony ! I know why cause your so sweet
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Thank you tony ! Those last few pounds just don't want to leave you Tony ! I know why cause your so sweet
Aw, thank you Jo! :) :) :) :)
I'm not too concerned about the last few pounds because I feel great and my blood numbers are good too! ;)
Tony
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:o TooSweet, are you going to post more meal plans ??? I hope so, they give me ideas and I'm anxious to see what new foods you're eating next. I've noticed that you keep your carbs very low like 12 and under. Please keep me informed. :D I too have started posting my meal plan for the day and I aim to keep it going. Hope all is well, thanks. :)
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Hi Noel :)
I see you found my quest for un-sweetness that I failed at...Haha I wanted to make it a full 2 weeks but I knew I wouldn't make it too far on my trip that came up last minute. I can't imagine a long trip in a car without at least some gum or sugar free candy...HAHA!! I have been meaning to get back to this now that I am home so thanks for bringing it up and reminding me. ;) You are right...it is a great way help others get ideas of meal plans and even understand how to count those carbs. Not to mention I'm always interested in what others are eating. You are right about my low net carbs. I guess I got in the habit of keeping my carbs low because personally I don't seem to lose until it's below 15 net carbs... once I started maintaining, it always leaves me room to have my sweets. ;D I'll start the quest again in the AM ;D Anyone else that would like to is sure welcome to join me ;)
Actually while I'm on the subject I might share something with everyone. While I was staying away from sweets that included my diet sodas that I love to have. Of course I went right back to drinking them when I started back eating normally for me. I notice something that is a bit disturbing to me. This past year I've been dealing with a little issue with my heart. Nothing serious...at least I don't think so at this time, but the doc noticed a murmur that has mysteriously popped up. We've ran a ton of tests and he tells me he is certain it isn't a problem. At the same time I have been complaining to him about a flutter....feels about like a butterfly in the chest and it only happens on occasion. Well....a light bulb has gone off. I didn't realize that while I was off of the sweeteners the flutters were gone....once back on them...yep you guessed it....flutters are back :o What that heck?? Next thing you know my mom has to go to the hospital with severe dizziness...the doc tells her she has vertigo. She stops drinking sodas and you guessed it...no more vertigo.....WEIRD hugh. I am beginning to think I have been slowly poisoning myself with that darn aspartame :P Oh my gosh....It's in everything too :-\ Ugh!! I do believe this quest has now taken on a whole new meaning for me ;)
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With me aspartame can cause migraines ;)
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Whoa!... I missed that! :o
Please share that recipe with us, Shawn! :) :) :)
I don't know if it's just my age... But I can't can't seem to get my head around it.
Tony
Tony I totally forgot to post this recipe. I found it here http://homecooking.about.com/od/beefrecipes/r/blbeef93.htm (http://homecooking.about.com/od/beefrecipes/r/blbeef93.htm)
Hamburger beef jerky
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon reduced sugar ketchup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Combined all ingredients and chill for 4 hours.
Spoon 1 TBS balls and mash between plastic wrap to make disks about 1/8 inch thick.
Put in dehydrator using your dehydrator instructions for making jerky. Or you can use your oven (in oven at lowest temp setting 160 - 180 °F with the door ajar) Be sure to turn your jerky halfway through.
Here is another great one ;D http://wellnessmama.com/2201/ground-beef-jerky/ (http://wellnessmama.com/2201/ground-beef-jerky/) And I really like this one http://yourlighterside.com/2009/05/beef-jerky-recipes-2/ (http://yourlighterside.com/2009/05/beef-jerky-recipes-2/)
I'm going to post this in snacks as well :) Happy snacking ;)
I changed the oven temps because of the possible risk of E-coli with ground beef. Here is a good source that has great instructions for the oven process. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071105140835AA48nnK (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071105140835AA48nnK)
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:) This recipe looks fun, how long will the hamburger jerky keep for? ???
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I just wanted to add that for 22 days I went without sweets :) I have decided that 6 days a year I will allow them, berries not included. Makes it extra nice :D
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How did you arrive at 6 days and what days are they?
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:) This recipe looks fun, how long will the hamburger jerky keep for? ???
Hi Noel I've seen posts that do say differently but most say pretty close to the same as you can find in the comments here. http://wellnessmama.com/2201/ground-beef-jerky/ (http://wellnessmama.com/2201/ground-beef-jerky/)
You can store it in a airtight container (I like ziplock baggies or better yet my seal a meal bags) and keep on the shelf for a week or so (if it lasts that long ;D ), but I personally would feel better keeping it in the fridge. You can keep it in there up to 4 weeks or in the freezer in indefinitely.
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I just wanted to add that for 22 days I went without sweets :) I have decided that 6 days a year I will allow them, berries not included. Makes it extra nice :D
Oh lord Taby...I bow to you my friend. I don't think I could do that Haha I can't imagine a world without sweets :'(
I'm with Morgan...What is the significance of 6 days?
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If I do have a "break through" sweet, it's a dark chocolate bar with 15g of fiber and only 2net carbs called European Dark Chocolate and it's vegan, non-GMO, organic, and low carb :D is there really anything better? LOL
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is there really anything better?
I think not ;) LOL
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As promised I am back on my quest :D
Here is what happened yesterday ;)
Day 1 back on track with un-sweetness
6:30 am
Coffee - Coffee - Coffee Haha This morning is rough for me
11:30 am
BLT pita
½ Joseph’s pita = 2 net carbs
Mayo = 0
Slice tomato = .5 net carbs
Lettuce = so low I’m not counting
Pork rinds (My mom turned me onto a new flavor "Salt and Pepper") They are really good
Snack I went to the movies and took something along....Shhhhh don't tell ;D By the way...The Butler is awesome :)
1 oz roasted almonds = 2 net carbs
7 pm
2 hamburger patties
2 cups raw spinach sautéed with garlic and butter (I’m counting 1 net carb for spinach and 1 net for garlic) = 2 net carbs
Plenty of water to drink throughout the day
Cup of herb tea
I know this seems very low...I need to get out of the habit of saving my carbs for sweets ;D But really....I wasn't hungry probably because I stayed busy ;)
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Go for it, Shawn! :) :) :)
And thanks for the review on "The Butler". :)
Many movies are pumped up to look great, but end up duds.
Tony
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I LOVED THE BUTLER!!!!!!
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I LOVED THE BUTLER!!!!!!
Me too Umpa...it was very good. This is one I will probably purchase for my collection at home. :)
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Ok..I'm a little behind with posting so I'll update two today ;)
Day 2
9 am -Coffee x 2, 2 eggs, sausage patty and cheddar cheese scramble = 2 net carbs
2 pm - Snack- roasted almonds= 2 net carbs
6 pm – 10 hot wings, celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing = 4 net carbs
9 pm – Almond milk, chips made from lavish bread, laughing cow cheese = 5 net carbs
Day 3
9:30 am – coffee x 3
12 pm – 2 eggs with bacon, bell pepper slice, 1/2 Tbs chopped onion, cheddar cheese = 3 net carbs
4 pm – chips made from lavish bread, almond milk = 4 net carbs
6:30 pm – fajita Steak salad = sautéed flank steak with onion and fajita seasoning (I left most of the onion in the pan for my hubs I probably got about 4 rings worth) Lettuce, 2 Tbs. salsa and 2 Tbs. sour cream. = 7 net carbs
9 pm – Cinnamon chai tea (not sweetened)
So far so good....I'm with Jo...... Sometimes you just need a mint ;D ;D I will avoid them for now though
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You're doing great, Shawn! :) :) :)
I keep a bag of Russell Stover SF mint patties around for those times when I just feel like a mint.
There are also those times that 1 or 2 help settle a mildly upset tummy.
One other thing I eat after a meal with beef or LOTS of cheese.
Since beef and cheese are hard to digest, I found that eating 3-4 Papaya Enzyme tablets right after the meal REALLY helps!
They have just under 1 carb. But well worth it to keep the lower GI tract happy! ;)
Tony
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Yes indeed....mint is great to settle a tummy. I'll see if I can make it at least two weeks this time without the sweeteners though LOL In the mean time a nice cup of mint tea isn't too bad ;)
Thank you Tony for the tip with the Papaya Enzyme tablets :) I had never heard of using those. :) I'll look into them for sure.
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Shawn, I felt fatigue and like umpa, headaches and weakness on my leg while using aspartame and splenda >:(
I am proud of you! I would like to say that I'm much like you. I LOVE CHICKEN WINGS! and people at my work kid me around for it lol
I also discovered that I feel my best when I keep my carbs under twenty too. I eat in cycles and I ate some blue bunny banana split ice cream and it tasted too sweet for me. Fruits the same way. But I eat fruits once in a while and enjoy them when I do but oh my gosh! The sweetness is incredible and delicious. I also experienced that when I trust myself and don't make it a point to restrict myself, I end up not eating the carbs I used to eat on certain meals lol but when I use my will to make it a point not to eat something for fear of sliding, that's when I do end up eating it lol. But I'm proud of you and keep it going my buddy! ::):D;D;):)8)
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Thank you so much for your encouragement Jay :) That is what I love about this forum....It helps to know I have friends cheering me on.
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We are always in your corner, Shawn! :) :) :) :) :)
You go, girl! ;)
And Jay, you made me remember something from my pre-FTS days with your post.
I remember that I used to sometimes attach the emotion of "fear" when I'd eat something I shouldn't (or too much).
For whatever reason, that "fear" seemed to often backfire and cause me to eat even more!
Fear is a powerful thing!
To over come it requires commitment to confront it head on.
We do this when we commit ourselves each day to the FTS lifestyle.
That commitment drowns out the fear with trust, and gives us more inner strength! 8)
Tony
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Allright, TooSweet, your back to posting, well done. I basically eat the same foods every day, but I'm trying to work on that...looking for the joy of cooking fancy meals, instead of meal time monotony, :o
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Variety is the spice of life right?? :D :D I tend to eat a lot of the same things as well. Especially when it's just me eating the meal which will happen quite a lot in the next couple of months...poor hubs will be working the night shift :-\
Day 4
Coffee coffee coffee ;D There is a cold front coming through that has my joints in a uproar...hard to get around today.
11:30 am- just not very hungry today hard boiled egg with 2 slices of bacon 8 oz of almond milk = 2 net carbs
6:00 pm- My lovely daughter came home for a visit so we went to the local mexican restaurant for a bite I ordered a grilled taco salad (grilled steak with onion, lettuce and cheese.... salsa and guacamole on the side....hold the shell, rice and beans) I'm going to guess 10 net carbs here just in case (it really is probably less)
9 pm 1 oz of almonds and a cup of hot tea = 2 net carbs
All in all a good day :D
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Hi, Noell! :)
Mealtime monotony... Hmm?
I also tend to eat the same things on a daily/weekly basis.
But I will "mix it up" 1 or 2 times a week, just to keep things interesting.
How we eat is really a matter of individual taste.
Just as we have different tastes in music, art, etc., we also differ in what and how we eat.
If you find an eating pattern you enjoy, as long as it's FTS-compliant, then go for it!
And if you occasionally feel like doing something new, then go for that as well! ;)
Tony
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Noel I have the attention span of a 5 year old! :D I also love to cook and we cook fresh everyday! Meals in my house are social events.Its where doug and I get a chance to catch up after a workday.My mom was always insistent that we were together at meal times. :)
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Umpa, I don't mind cooking too much...but I hate having to wash a lot of dishes afterwards, lol. But I do plan to start mixing things up a bit in the kitchen. ;)
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Ok so I'm way behind with posting my meals :-[ This cold front has been killing my joints and it makes it hard to type but here is what I have logged so far. Man the days are flying by! I started the quest on the 10th so I'm one week down already ;D ;D Actually 1 week and a day ;D ;D I'm going to celebrate with a nice bowl of strawberries and whipped cream at the end of this week...HA!! I think I can....I think I can!!
Day 5
Coffee x2
2 egg and sausage scramble with cheese = 2 net carbs
Cucumber and celery slices with palmetto cheese = 4 net carbs
Almond milk = 0 net carbs
Taco salad with salsa and sour cream = 7 net carbs
Day 6
Coffee x 2
BLT with mayo and ½ pita = 4 net carbs
2 sausage links = 6 net carbs
1 cup steamed cauliflower = 3 net carbs
Day 7
Coffee x 2
Thick slice pepperoni and cheddar cheese slices= 0 net carbs
Schlotzsky’s turkey chef salad…hold the flat bread, no croutons or onions and with the blue cheese dressing. This salad is huge so I always only eat half and count it as =7 net carbs
Movie with the hubs again… 1 oz roasted almonds = 2 net carbs
Hot decaf herbal tea
Day 8 (9/17/13)
Usual morning coffee x 2
BLT with mayo and ½ pita = 4 net carbs
8 oz. almond milk = 0 net carbs
2 hamburger patties = 0 net carbs
1 cup steamed broccoli with parmesan cheese = 4 net carbs
Chips made with lavish bread and seasonings = 4 net carbs
2 Tbs. Dean's french onion dip = 2 net carbs
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TooSweet, I need to try out some of that lavish bread, along with some GG brand crisp bread. ( AND more veggies too lol)
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The lavish is wonderful Noel. I'm really liking the chips that I've been making. Sometimes you just need something crunchy. I found a form that you put in the oven to make taco salad shells. That is going to be my next creation with them ;) That I would like to see if I can make a egg roll that will hold together...Wouldn't that be wonderful! ;D By the way I find mine at Walmart. It is usually in the deli area with the flat breads and the Joseph's pitas. Or you can find them here http://www.josephsbakery.com/p-10222-Flax-Oat-Bran-and-Omega-3-Square-Lavash (http://www.josephsbakery.com/p-10222-Flax-Oat-Bran-and-Omega-3-Square-Lavash)
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Hi, Shawn! :)
Fall and Winter weather causes my joints to "complain" more than usual, too.
So I "feel" your pain, my dear! :'(
But, I found a winning combination that really makes most the pain go away.
It also makes my joints much more flexible.
I take a supplement with Glucosamine (1500mg), Chondroitin (1200mg), and MSM (500mg), each day.
And, I rub MSM cream with Emu oil into the most painful joints first thing each morning.
I've been doing this the last couple of weeks, and feel great! ;D
Give it a try!
Let me know if it helps you, too! :)
Tony
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Thanks my friend :) I could sure use all the help I can get! Leaving no stone unturned to feel better ;) Thanks for the tips
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Day 9
Coffee x2
I had lunch with my lovely daughter for her birthday at an awesome Asian restaurant called M Vista
I ordered from the wok section
Steamed Chicken or Shrimp
With seven fresh vegetables (zucchini, squash, asparagus, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms & carrots), choice of sauce on side
I told them hold the rice and the carrots and had them bring me the garlic sauce on the side but could tell it was thickened….probably with corn starch. :P Next time I will ask what they use. Soy sauce did fine though. It was mostly broccoli, squash and mushrooms with a few of the other mixed in. They don’t list any nutritional information on their web site so I’m going with 6 net carbs for the meal. See how easy it is to eat out?? This was delicious. There was quite a bit of other things I could have ordered….I will be back
1 oz. almonds = 2 net carbs
3 oz. tilapia with garlic butter = .5 net carbs
1 cup steamed broccoli with parmesan cheese = 4 net carbs
Day 10
Coffee x 3
BLT pita without the T = 2.5 net carbs
Almond milk = 0 net carbs
Out with the girls to Long Horn Steak house (I really hate how they don’t have the fiber count on their nutritional information. So I’m doing some guessing here. :D Also what is this foolishness about the chopped steak having 45 carbs!! :o :o :o I would never have guessed that!! Always check the resturantes web site for nutrition labels if they have them and you can before you go....otherwise ask. This really surprised me...I wonder what they put in that hamburger steak?? ) http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/pdf/2010LongHornSteakHouseNutrition.pdf (http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/pdf/2010LongHornSteakHouseNutrition.pdf)
6 oz. sirloin = 0 net carbs
Salad…hold the croutons and onions and Blue cheese dressing = 5 net carbs
Seasonal mixed veggies of which I only ate half = 4 net carbs
Day 11
Coffee x 2
Another bacon and lettuce pita= 2.5 net carbs I never get tired of bacon ;D ;D
Peperoni with cheese slices= 0 net carbs
Almond milk= 0 net carbs
2 cups angel hair cabbage sauteed in coconut oil = 3 net carbs
½ cup low sugar spaghetti sauce with hamburger = 4 net carbs
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You are doing fabulous sweet girl! So proud of you :D
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Thank you my friend ;D ;D Three more days and I will have met my goal! Yipee!! I have been dreaming of all sorts of sweets to celebrate with Haha I believe I'll stick with the natural though and have that bowl of strawberries. ;)
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... Three more days and I will have met my goal! Yipee!! I have been dreaming of all sorts of sweets to celebrate with Haha I believe I'll stick with the natural though and have that bowl of strawberries. ;)
Way to go, Shawn!!! :) :) :) :) :)
You have the stick-to-it-iveness to be successful!
Tony
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YEAH TOOSWEET!!! ;D
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Aww TooSweet, didn't realize you were so close to your goal. Way to go!
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You can do it! ;D ;D ;D
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Thanks everyone for your support :) Here is my last entry I'm so excited for today to be here ;D I haven't even eaten anything yet but here is what happened the last couple of days and what is planned for today.
Day 12
Coffee x2
2 egg scramble with bacon and cheese = 2 net carbs
Out with the family to celebrate my daughter’s birthday again
fajita Steak salad = sautéed flank steak with onion and fajita seasoning Lettuce, 2 Tbs. salsa and 2 Tbs. sour cream. = 7 net carbs
8 oz. sugar free almond milk = 0 net carbs
1 serving (about ½ worth) chips made out of lavish bread = 4 net carbs
2 Tbs. palmetto cheese dip = 2 net carbs
Day 13
Coffee x 2
Pepperoni with cheese slices= 0 net carbs
1 oz. roasted almonds = 2 net carbs
Nachos made with taco meat (seasoned with my own seasonings) http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1028.0 (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1028.0) = 1 net carb
Chips made from lavish bread, = 4 net carbs
Cheddar cheese, = 0 net carbs
2 Tbs. salsa = 2 net carbs
2 Tbs. sour cream = 1 net carbs
This was very filling and a great game day treat :D
Day 14…yay!!!!
Coffee x2 I'm on my second cup now : D These are the plans for the day ;)
BLT with mayo and ½ pita = 4 net carbs
8 oz. almond milk = 0 net carbs
Taco salad with leftover taco meat = 1 net carb
2 cups lettuce = 2 net carbs
2 Tbs. salsa = 2 net carbs
2 Tbs. sour cream = 1 net carbs
1/2 serving of pita chips = 2 net carbs
1 oz. roasted almonds = 2 net carbs
Cup of herbal tea = 0 net carbs
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Well done TooSweet, knew U could do it. What are you going to celebrate with? Decisions decisions hehe.
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Thank you thank you :D :D :D Soooo many decisions...Haha I've been dreaming of all of them I'm afraid. I don't think I will ever be totally free of that sweet tooth. HA! Nothing wrong with having one, I do feel more in control of it though. I have a nice bowl of strawberries waiting for me ;D I think I might just stick with the natural stuff for now. ::)
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I had strawberries today also, yum! ;D I'm scared to buy almonds, I can't eat just a few. I'm trying to tame my sweet tooth as well. But I'm not going cold turkey, just aiming to limit the sweets, because even sugar free treats add up with the carbs, as you already know. :) :) :)
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Funny, I go overboard on nuts myself and gain weight every time. When I have to do lots & lots of walking I don't gain thank goodness. I really don't exercise so that's my new goal.
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Noel, have you tried the prepackaged 100 calorie almond packs? They come in little packets and they have cinnamon roasted, vanilla roasted, and chocolate roasted and they are only 2 net carbs a pack and it helps control the grazing :)
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I LOVE Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds!!! ;D ;D ;D
I also like the Habenaro flavor too.
I buy them by the large jar at Costco.
What I do is measure out a serving in a small plastic bowl, then put the rest away.
This has helped tame the urge to eat them until I eat too many. ;)
Tony
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Nuts are a hard one for me too :-\ I like the convenience of the prepackaged but like the savings of the bigger containers. Dividing them into servings is a must for me....I'll graze until they are gone ;D Be Sure to watch for added ingredients like maltodextrin. Many of the name brands have it in the ingredients. Including Blue Diamond except for their traditional flavors. http://bluediamond.com/index.cfm?navid=30 (http://bluediamond.com/index.cfm?navid=30) Here is what one of my favorite bloggers says about the maltodextrin:
"Maltodextrin, in particular, has a glycemic index of 110 (sugar is only 57). Not only is it made from GMO corn, it also increases blood sugar. The scary thing is, since it technically isn't a sugar (in the chemical world), it doesn't have to be listed as a sugar. SO things like Ensure or Pediasure will claim 0 grams of sugar…sure, but the maltodextrin will increase blood sugar even higher than sugar would. "
You can read her words about it here : http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/cookie-dough-ice-cream-and-weekend-eating/ (http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/cookie-dough-ice-cream-and-weekend-eating/)
It's nuts "pun intended" ;D ;D to think that something like salty nuts could have a impact on your blood sugar higher than sugar itself :-\
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I buy nuts in bulk and have purchased them in packets too. I still over eat them. I crave them way too much. Unsalted raw almonds & raw sunflower seeds are my biggest downfall. I weigh & portion them, put in freezer. No good, I'm a nut addict. So I only buy nuts now when I'm going to out for a long day or a trip involving lots of walking.
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malodextrin toosweet is why there are carbs in splenda ;)
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Are your referring to the dry Splenda?
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malodextrin toosweet is why there are carbs in splenda ;)
Exactly Umpa....I was shocked to learn that the glycemic index was that much higher than actual sugar :o :o
Are your referring to the dry Splenda?
That's right Susie...there is actually 24 carbs in a cup of the powdered Splenda that you buy in the big bag. They can claim 0 carbs because of the serving size they list on the bag :-\ Like Umpa said it's the maltodextrin they add so it can measure like sugar. The liquid form like FTS Zero doesn't have those additives in it. I am finding it in tons of things that I can't for the life of me figure why they would need to add it. For instance the pork rinds I almost bought the other day.....go figure ???
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It's so sad how far companies go to get us addicted to their foods. Proves they definitely know that sugar is addictive.
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I LOVE NUTS...I am so addicted, so I just stay away from them, except for special events. :o :o
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Don't feel bad Noellblue1, I myself love to eat nuts lol believe me
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Jay, I've been eating spicy edamame to curb my "nut" fix lately...the spiciness keeps me from over eating them. ;D
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I've been eating spicy edamame to curb my "nut" fix lately...the spiciness keeps me from over eating them
Great idea Noel!!!! I'm addicted to nuts too.
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:) Susie, my nut addiction was so bad that even when I divided the nuts up, I would find myself saying...I can eat a bit more...and a bit more, and even (you guessed it) more, lol. I now understand what nuts do to me, so I don't keep any around in my apartment. Oh well...there are other foods that I can eat that tastes wonderful without me over doing it. I don't know why certain foods I can eat in moderation while other foods make me go crazy and loose all self control, its weird. :P
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I buy wasabi almonds, wicked hot! You cant eat more than a few of those :D
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Be careful guys....just about every flavored nut you can buy on the market has Maltodextrin in the ingredients list. Maltodextrin is higher on the glycemic index than regular cane sugar :-\ I couldn't figure out why my blood sugar would spike on me for no apparent reason. Than I started paying attention to the ingredients a little more careful. mystery solved.... I stopped eating my favorite brand and found that I no longer have crazy cravings out of the blue and my sugar isn't spiking anymore. Sneaky sneaky....they don't have to list it as a sugar because well it's not >:( but it has a much stronger effect on my blood sugar
Check this out : http://www.livestrong.com/article/455051-glycemic-index-of-refined-sugars/ (http://www.livestrong.com/article/455051-glycemic-index-of-refined-sugars/) It's shocking to think about considering that all of the sweeteners listed in this artical are a no no in the FTS lifestyle with the exception of the natural fructose that we get from our berries. It's even higher than dextrose and glucose :o and yet they put it in the granular Splenda and claim it is a 0 calorie product and safe for diabetics to use >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( Uggggh!!! ....who would have thunk that nuts would spike your blood sugar?? I get so frustrated sometimes with these manufacturers. Read those labels guys ;)
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Good info TooSweet! Sugar is literally in almost everything, yikes! :P
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Thanks, Shawn! :) :) :)
Any prepackaged or processed foods, including nuts, can be a source of "carb creep".
I've noticed Maltodextrin on the Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds (my favorites).
But since it was the 4th ingredient on the ingredients list, it did not bother me too much.
Even though the the net carbs are low, just a little bit of sugar (or a substitute
like maltodextrin) can cause cravings, artificial hunger pangs, and slow down progress.
So if anyone out there is eating prepackaged nuts and experiencing issues,
this may be something to pull out of the daily meal plans to see what happens.
I for one, will be eating them a little less frequently, ;)
Tony
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Any prepackaged or processed foods, including nuts, can be a source of "carb creep".
I've noticed Maltodextrin on the Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds (my favorites).
But since it was the 4th ingredient on the ingredients list, it did not bother me too much.
But, even though the the net carbs are low, just a little bit of sugar (or a substitute
like maltodextrin) can cause cravings, artificial hunger pangs, and slow down progress.
So if anyone out there is eating prepackaged nuts and experiencing issues,
this may be something to pull out of the daily meal plans to see what happens.
I for one, will be eating them a little less frequently,
That's right Tony ;D I just wanted everyone to be aware. I season my own nuts now. Even if I buy them already roasted for convenience, I can bring them home and season them myself and I know what is in them :)
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TooSweet, seasoning the nuts it a good idea. :)
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Good idea TooSweet ;) I do glazed nuts.How do you get the spices to stick?
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Good idea TooSweet ;) I do glazed nuts.How do you get the spices to stick?
Hi, Umpa! :)
I use Pam cooking spray (butter flavor).
Here's a great recipe Shawn posted last November for Sweet Spiced Pecans.
They are spicy and not too sweet, and REALLY good!!! ;D ;D ;D
http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=2987.msg51610#msg51610 (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=2987.msg51610#msg51610)
Tony
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That is my favorite recipe Tony...Yummmmm ;D ;D
Umpa butter or coconut oil seems to do the trick for me. Spraying them like Tony suggested would work too. I have seen recipes that call for tossing them in a egg white wash before the spices. I haven't tried that though. It hasn't been an issue of sticking for me. I just give the container a shake before I get a serving out. The oil you use gives it something to grab onto ;)
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I cook my pecans in butter for my butter pecan ice cream recipe but I never thought of adding other spices!Well done toosweet!
Thank you Tony I don't know how I missed that one. ;)