Hi There New to site

[bigjoe]

Thanks Everyone...

Site is very informative.

Doing ok so far, just need to stay away from coffee creamers..

[suzlyn454]

Thanks Everyone...

Site is very informative.

Doing ok so far, just need to stay away from coffee creamers..

Hey Bigjoey!!  I found out that the powdered creamers I had been using before FTS were full of carbs.  I relate.  Heavy whipping cream (read that label for 0 carb, it's out there) and Land of Lakes Moo Moo are great 0 carb replacements.  I prefer Moo Moo by Land of Lakes.  I have one large mug of coffee with 2 Moo Moo every day.  Sam's carries them in a large box of 192 to the box, I didn't think I would be able to use them before the "use by" date, but I'm giving it my best shot LOL.  Here's a link for what they look like.

http://www.landolakes.com/product/2579/mini-moos-half-half

[Cindy75]

Hi! I'm new too!! Glad you're here! I have a problem with the creamers also... Since I use to be a large coffee, 7 cream 7 splenda kind of girl... yeah I know.. Have a little coffee with my cream and splenda! lol.

[suzlyn454]

Hi! I'm new too!! Glad you're here! I have a problem with the creamers also... Since I use to be a large coffee, 7 cream 7 splenda kind of girl... yeah I know.. Have a little coffee with my cream and splenda! lol.

LOL Cindy, my husband makes the coffee every AM.  I am always asking him how much sweetener did he use, it just always seems I need (want) it sweeter    Did you check out the link on the moo moo's?

[bigjoe]

Yup.. Need my AM coffee ...Anyway Friday morning will be a week and I think I have done ok. Will weight in the AM and report. I think Monday AM start heading to the gym. Have not been able todo it this week have been dog sitting for the in-laws.... What I have found this week is that I can live with a 1/2 cup of LC icecream during the evening... I get off from work at 8:00 PM so when I get home I look forward to the treat.... It has help control my PM cravings ...

[bigjoe]

Well been a week now and weight in this morning at 322 lbs. Goal for the week is to get under 319 lbs
for the next week weight in.

Hope to make a LC pizza over the weekend.......

[umpa]

Joey you are doing great! Make sure you are eating enough

[bigjoe]

You Bet Umpa.....

One thing I am starting to get is leg cramps during the evening.

[owensmath]

Drinking enough water?

[SherriPie]

I had leg cramps at night during the beginning too. I think it was from not getting enough water. Upped my intake and got a good multivitamin and they settled down. You are rocking this Joey! Congrats on a great week.

You should get yourself a counter for your signature. It helps keep track of what you lost but it also helps you track when and how much you lost. It give you like a graph and you can see all your different check in's the date and it shows your downward spiral. I love it and it helps remind me where I don't want to go too again.

[Marty]

You can make a ticker by clicking on someone else's ticker, then when the new page opens, click on 'create your own ticker' - go from there. It's kind of nifty!

[bigjoe]

Thanks!

I think I need to drink more water..I do take a multivitamin everyday.

[mouseissue]

Way to go, Joey!... You got this down!

[umpa]

You can always flavor your water if it helps to get it down.You can use a splash of soda or crystal light flavorings

[bigjoe]

Thanks for the tip... Just checking in...doing good so far....still sticking to my goal of getting under 319 by Friday.  The other day went to Village inn for breakfast. Had a ham and cheese omelet,no hash browns of course. First time I had an omelet that had cream cheese in it... I must say it was pretty good.

Very cold this AM... Went out to get a cup of coffee read 3 degrees and that was at 7:00AM..

I really hate the cold!!!!