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amylou321
6 years ago
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Comments (5)Hi Ellen and welcome! I have counted points using the Weight Watchers method, but never actually joined the program. I was able to lose to within 3 pounds of my goal weight. Then I got off the program and haven't been able to make myself get back! I have only gained 6½ lbs back, so that makes me around 10 lbs more than I would like to be and I think all 10 lbs are in my stomach! I hate that!!! I always had a flat stomach until I hit around 47 or 48 and then the weight decided it liked my stomach area. I didn't do any exercising while counting points, but I have started an exercise program of my own the past week and plan to keep it up. Hopefully I can get toned up and build some muscle so that I can get rid of the ab flab! Buglady, thanks for the nice words about my website! I just put info there that really helped me while I was counting points. If you come across more helpful info just let me know and I'll be happy to add it to the webpage. My biggest problem is that at age 55 I still eat like a teenager. I love junk food! I guess I'm really fortunate that I haven't gained more than I have considering my eating habits. MaryAnn (who just finished off some ice cream and a few cookies, and feel like it all went straight to my stomach!)...See MoreLow - Carb Eating . . .
Comments (33)I'll tell you what, I definately have a wheat and cheese monkey on MY back, lol! They both have opiate like substances in them apparently, but I'll bet peaches do too! ;) I was reading long ago about the possibly inflammatory properties of wheat gluten, and I went on a wheat free diet for months and months, (along with many other strategies) trying to lessen my severe menstrual cramps and migranes. Did not do a thing! I do have my problem foods, but thankfully it is not gluten. Salt, red meat, artificial sweeteners, alcohol and tea and refined flour and sugar are the things that bother my system. Like I said, I balance carbs with protein and fats to avoid the blood sugar spikes that go along with eating "unopposed" carbs. A sugar binge can trigger a migrane for me. But a sugar binge also piles on the pounds so I try not to do it for so many reasons. But along the way I picked up the idea of eating a balance of whole grains and not overdoing the carbs. Luckily I actually do not like refined white flour or heavily spiced and salted products and really sugary stuff, so I have no trouble staying away from it. Really good bread and cheese is harder for me to moderate myself on. One thing that is troubling to me is the COST of some of these wheat alternatives. I wanted to get some brown rice spinach linguine at the health food store, but it was $3.50 for 12 ounces and the whole wheat Barilla was $1.30 for the same amount. I'm unemployed right now and can no longer afford these types of products. I stick to oatmeal, cornmeal and brown rice for my carb alternatives. Occasionally some quinoa or barley. Pasture raised chicken by me is $3.50 per lb. and the regular old store bought stuff ins $2.00 and below. Needless to say we can't afford that either! And fish is a rare luxury....See MoreLow Carb
Comments (77)I am making the Crack slaw tonight. I know the conversation has passed avocados, but for anyone who doesn't like them...and may not be able to understand why anyone does....let me say, there are good avocados and bad. There is nothing in between. when selecting an avocado, get the brightest green one you can find. That means it isn't ripe and no one has squeezed it yet. Don't squeeze it....ever. Every time you squeeze an avocado, you bruise it. A little bruise will change the taste of the entire avocado. Bring it home and set it on the counter. After one or two days, it will change color. when it is dark green, it is ready for slicing. The next day...guacamole. I eat avocados almost every day and I see people picking them up and squeezing them, and I cringe....See MoreSalat Olivie
Comments (9)This is absolutely delicious and lo-carb! Couldn't find my pickles or my relish so made this without. Short on eggs so only 6 instead of 10. There really isn't the strong cauliflower taste I expected, which is just fine with me. The carrots added just a touch of sweetness, nice. Definitely on my permanent side dish list! Thanks donna-loomis!...See Moreamylou321
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