Anyone from Oklahoma???

[dove]

Hello! I was hoping to find a fellow Okie! Someone I could chat with. I just started the Atkins plan today, and it would be great to find some in the same boat as me!!! Hope to hear from someone soon! :D

[sunshine2]

I'm an Okie, which part of Oklahoma? I live in Tulsa.

[JULIEKELLY]

Sunshine 2,

I saw your post about living in Tulsa. I also reside in T town. Hope all is going well on your low carbing. I've been doing it for two weeks now and all seems to be going well. I also did Atkins about 5 years ago and lost 50 pounds or so, of course I've gained it all back and then some after the birth of my sweet son. Hope to hear from you

Julie Kelly
kellycj~att.net

[sunshine2]

Hey Julie, just read your post. I was on a low carb diet about 4 years ago, not Atkins and lost 50 lbs too, but here I am again, with most of it gained back. But this time I found a better WOE and I'm looking at this as a WOL not just a diet.

Glad to meet you. Have you started your own journal yet? Under My Journal/Bootcamp?

[Tisha_]

I'm in Oklahoma city. :-)

[dove]

Hi Tisha,

I am in Durant! Welcome to lc!! I would like to chat with you sometime!

[PJ in Miam]

Hi you guys! I'm in Miami OK, in the NE corner. Cool to see other Okies here too!

PJ

[tonmur]

Yep, I am from the Tulsa area. I would be interested in hearing how it is going for ya'll.

Best wishes!

[sunshine2]

Hello my fellow "okies", welcome to the forum. I've been a member since July and I tell you, this forum is truly wonderful. If you guys haven't done so, I recommend starting your own journal under My Journal/Bootcamp, you will get lots of help and lots of encouragement from the "pros".

Welcome.

[tonmur]

I tell you, I have been recommending the ALCF to everyone that I talk to. The support is unbelievable. Thank You to everyone. You all make it possible for the rest of us.
:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

OOOOOOOOklahoma - isn't it a great place!!!!

[nvlv]

I just now signed up for this and you were the 1st one that popped up. What are of OK are you from?

I've been on the Atkins before and it does work, but the past year I've been sooo bad! Moved here, bought home, 9/11 happened and I just didn't care what I ate. Started again 1/02/02 and already lost 5 lbs. I love this way of eating and I DO feel better.

What's your story on the Atkins?

Nice meeting a fellow Okie!

[sunshine2]

Hello there, I "used" to live in Vegas, now I'm in Oklahoma, actually I moved to Las Vegas after I graduated from college Oklahoma State, but was horribly home sick, so I moved back to Oklahoma to be with my family. I lived in Vegas for about 10 months. Enjoyed it, but I love Oklahoma (Tulsa).

Welcome to the forum.

I've been on Atkins pretty faithfully since July, but have went off of it a few times with some carb binges, (went on a cruise for a week) had the holidays to deal with. But all in all, I've very happy with the Atkins Way of Eating (WOE). I look at this as a WOL (WAY OF LIFE) not just a diet. I know I will have to eat like this for the rest of my life, carbs make me fat, its a fact. There are tons of recipes to make and different way of cooking so I've adjusted to the low carb WOE and way of cooking.

[nvlv]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I miss Oklahoma too! But my job transferred me here (from Hellston, TX--Houston) so I'd rather be in LV than Houston.

Thanks for the welcome too, I'm really glad to be here. Used to utilize one of these when I started the program years ago and it helps to have someone to talk to, see others' progress and seek encouragement, tips, etc. from.

I maintiained my weight for 3 years on this WOL and wish I'd never gotten off it! I've felt horrible for the past 6 months, and of course gained the weight back. I'm like you that too--I can NOT eat carbs.

Best of luck to you.

[luckiestar]

Hello from Ravia,Oklahoma ,just to let
some know that's not far from Durant.
I would like to know people from around
here .I have been LC'in for while, I Keep
fallin down BUT! I also keep gettin up and
starting over would be nice to have a LC
buddy in the area. :wave:

[tonmur]

I give in - I am from Sapulpa. Been here all my life. So, I know I close to a few of you out there.

[Debi Warne]

I also live in Tulsa. I started before Christmas (mistake for me), but rebegan January 5 with a visit to the local health food store.
Be sure and look at the recipes-- so many really good things and good pointers -- this is a really encouraging site and I come here as often and I can.

[sunshine2]

Your right, the recipes are out of this world. I was having some "cravings" for somethig different for breakfast, was tired of the eggs and bacon, so I made the Sour cream banana nut bread, it was really good, my kids liked it. I would warm it in the mike and add some butter, yum yum. I've do the mock danish quite often , some of the cookies and some different jello things. I plan on trying some soup too. Learning how to cook low carb and different substitues you can do is the key to staying on this WOE. So I can have my cake (the banana nut bread) and eat it too!

[CindyF]

Hello!! I'm in Tulsa too! It's nice to see other lowcarbers...I thought I was kind of alone in this town!

Any suggestions on some local restaurants with good lowcarb choices?? :roll:

Thanks!!

[sunshine2]

Hey Cindy, I just went to Chili's today for lunch in Owasso, not much low carb there except the usual salad, I did get some of the boneless buffalo wings, even though they had breading, a little more carbs than I should have I'm sure, but oh well, life goes on.

Welcome to this forum, I love it. One of my special treats I get when TOM (TIME OF MONTH) is here is one of the carbolite bars at Walgreens. I swear they taste like a Hersheys candy bar. But I heard they can make you stall so I don't eat too many of them, and so far, nothing bad has happened.....so if you get that incredible, uncontrolable chocoalte graving, you ought to try one.

[CindyF]

Thanks...that's what I'm discovering too about eating out. I am going out for steak tonight, so that's always a delicious option! :yum:

I'll pick up one of the bars and Walgreens and try it out! I've been eating a few of the Akins bars, and it's ok, but not great. It's also EXPENSIVE ($2.00 per bar!!). I'd like to find some other alternatives.

Nice to see your post. Thanks for responding so fast!

[sunshine2]

Yes, tried the Atkins too, but let me tell you, you will get hooked on the carbolite bars, they are found at Walgreens in the "diet" section, with all the protein bars, they are 1.29 per bar. They are small, and well worth the $$$$.

Yum, steak, sounds good.

PS - have you started a journal yet? Under My journal/Bootcamp. I recommend you do that, you'll get lots of advice and encouragement there.

[CindyF]

Yes, I have started a journal...only 2 days old, but I like keeping track of what I'm eating and how I'm feeling about this.

Can I have the carbolite bars on Induction?

[sunshine2]

I probably would avoid them on induction.....just to be safe......

They haven't caused me any problems and i'm still losing, but everyone is different, they say they have 0 grams, but they actually have about 2 if you eat all of the bar. They are good though.

[blakleys]

I am in Durant! Welcome to lc!! I would like to chat with you sometime! [/B]

:wave: Hey, Dove! Guess it really is a small world. I also live in Durant. I've been LCing for about 7 months. I'm SUPER surprised to see someone else from Durant here!

[JULIEKELLY]

Glad to see all you Tulsans and ones from Durant too, are doing well. A good restaurant in Tulsa for lc meals is the Wild Fork at Utica Square. A little pricey, but a good selection for us lcarbers. Keep up the great work.

Julie

[pbellepaig]

Hi! I am from OKC. Just started Atkins a week ago. I am so carb addicted that it has been hard. But I am doing my best to persevere! I would love to talk to fellow Okies about this. Glad to see you all. I just joined today. Hey Ravia...I am originally from Ardmore, so I know where you are!

[sunshine2]

JULIEKELLY: I will have to try that out, I have never even heard of it, but I'm always looking for a low carb restaurant, maybe this weekend i'll make hubby take me over for lunch. Thanks for telling us about it.

pbellepaige: Welcome to this forum, I've been a member for about 7 months now, and I love the support, ideas, and the chatting with everyone.

Have a happy low-carbing day........ :wave:

[pbellepaig]

Hey all you Okies. I am from OKC. Originally from Ardmore, lived there until I graduated from high school. I started the Atkins one week ago. I would love to talk to any of you, or all of you, about this. Hopefully with support we can do lose weight, feel great, and just be overall more healthy! Let me hear from you all.

[luckiestar]

Just thought I'd drop in to see how thing's r going
for all my neighbor's. :wave: It has been awhile
since I have posted:tears:Okay so I am BACK and
this time I will DO IT! ;) It's funny how thing's can really
get us down and off track And I think we all have this
little voice inside that is saying U GOTTA GET BACK WITH
IT!!! Hay I would love to be able to buy a size 12-14
pair jeans(and I will) but I have to get BP in check first
and I think this is going to do the trick if :rolleyes: I
can just hang in there.Any suggestion's Please!!!:bash:

[wisdomom]

Howdy Ya'll :wave: I'm glad to find other okies that are living low carb. I'm from Tulsa. I started this woe 1-7-02 and am loving it! I've lost 23 lbs so far! :cheer: It would be great to hear from you guys!

[sunshine2]

Welcome wisdomom & luckiestar & pbellepaig:

I'm glad you guys joined this forum, you'll get lots of support here. If you haven't already, I recommend going in under the support forum, under My journal/bootcamp and starting your own journal. You will get more support there, and you can also read others journals, get some recipe ideas, and follow along with their success.

Welcome again.

[MatsideMom]

I noticed that noone has been on this thread in a while but I noticed it this morning and like the idea that I'm not alone in this big :p state of Oklahoma.

:wave: Hello. I live in the big city of OKC. I just started LCing a week or so ago. I stumbled on this forum looking for info on the LC WOE. An acquantance of mine did this over a year ago and dropped at least 100 pounds in just a few months. NO NO NO I'm not that delusional to think this is typical. I just want to loose my weight gradually. I have however lost 4 pounds in that week or so. :thup: Boy was that first few days tough. I started a journal but have a bad habit of not listing my food intake.

Good luck to the rest of the Okies out here.

[tonmur]

I am bad, bad, bad. I quit doing the low carb - I need to get back into it. I can't seem to get my mind set.

[spongebutt]

I was born in Stillwater, raised in Florida, graduated HS in Blackwell, and am currently living in California (ugh) with my husband. We're moving back to Enid pretty soon, so it would be great to have someone to chat with about LC'ing!

Have a great day, "ya'll".

[MatsideMom]

Spongebutt,
I know exactly where Enid is. My son has had a few wrestling tournaments there. As a matter of fact we will be there in July for the Nationals.
I'm surprised to here you are ready to get back to OK. Most everyone I here are ready to get out. Personally, I was born and raised here and I happen to LOVE it.
My husband and I are about to start looking in Mustang for some land to build a house on. Want to let out little ones run wild where we don't have to worry about them.

Glad to here you're doing well on the diet. Can't wait until I'm just a few pounds from my goal. I could say it's baby weight, but my youngest is 10 and I was smaller after I had him than I am now. So I thought I would try this l/c thing and it seems to be working pretty well.

Good luck getting those final pounds off. That's the best reward.

[nwadel]

HI ALL!! I'm in Enid, I just started LC last Sunday and have lost about 3lbs. I'm glad to see people from around here, we moved from Washington state and I don't know anyone around here. So, HI!! :wave:

[hjackson]

Well, as I told some of my professors, I'm neither Sooner born nor Sooner Bred, but I happily married a life long OKie, and I settled here with him. I live in Shawnee now.

I've actually thought an awful lot about having a low-carb barbecue/party. I'd love to meet some of the others of us, encourage each other as we see we aren't alone in our state or even town... If anyone would be interested in helping plan or even just being involved in a central OK LC "barbecue", please let me know. I'm busy in school, but I'd love to be a part of one.

And I've found that small requests make most restaurants work for me. For instance, I went to Chili's and got one of the steaks, but I had them leave it off the garlic toast and got the grilled veggies in place of anything else on the "side". I've also gotten the mushroom jack fajitas and have them hold the tortillas. IHOP, I ask them to substitute a veggie, or else just ask them to hold the pancakes. I ate at a Mexican place and 1) found that I could order just the fajita filler without any of the other stuff, and 2) If I hadn't done that, I was just going to give the rest of my stuff to other diners at my table (it was ladies' night out). I had my fill, I shared with others, I enjoyed people's company, and while I was aware of what I ate, I didn't have to worry about it.

[MatsideMom]

Heather,

Okay, I'll let it slide that you are not Okie born and bred. :lol:

I think that is an excellent idea, a central OK barbeque (sp?). Shawnee isn't that far for me. I'm OKC. I also have a few friends who l/c and would come too.

I'm always intrigued with the other Okies who are l/cing and their progress. So I have to admit, I went through your journal. :o I'm very impressed. :wiggle: I hope to have as much success as you have had.

My encouragement came from my family. I have two very small built children and a step daughter who just had a child. OK 1. My husband decided he too was overweight. In just a few months he went from 210 to 160. :rolleyes: (he's only 5'7" to begin with) 2. After that I decided I didn't want to be the only fat one in my immediate family. 3. My step-daughter just had a baby, and I didn't want to be the FAT grandma. :nono: 4.My grandmother died and I didn't have a dark or appropriate dress, so I borrowed one from my mother. My mother has always had a weight problem. My aunt made the comment, "I never thought I would see the day when you would be big enough to share clothes with my sister." :bash: THAT DID IT. I had been fat long enough.

I made my decision and I've stuck with it so far.

Goin', goin', the numbers on the scale keep goin' - down.

Until next time.

[dawnb]

i'm from the Tulsa area too! it's nice to see others from the same area doing the same thing i am.

dawn

[JULIEKELLY]

Dawn b,

How is lc going for you?

I'm still hanging in there!

Julie Kelly

[pbellepaig]

OK, I have been very bad. I stopped the LC all together. I got the flu and then got a respiratory virus and just stopped everything. Now that I am better (except 2 fractured ribs from all the coughing) I am about 8 pounds more than I was. So, I am starting again on Sunday, 7-21-02. Please, please, please send me any tips and support that you can. I am so depressed about my weight. My daughter's birthday is today. She is 5 years old. I am a single mother (we adopted this precious little one as a baby and then the husband decided that he didn't want to be a father). We have never had our picture made together because I hate the way that I look. And I also have diabetes, so I know that this way of life will do me nothing but good! So, I really need some support. I am in OKC, work full-time, and Mommy full-time. So, anything you all can give me for ideas will be appreciated. Thanks!

[spongebutt]

pbellepaig---

Hang in there! We're all rooting for you.

Sometimes the going gets rough, but keep going and the road to weight loss gets smoother and smoother. Before you know it, you'll be at your goal and so very, very proud of yourself.
You have the motivation; go for it!

Everyone has setbacks from time to time. There isn't anyone on here that hasn't had a stall, plateau, or backslide of some kind. But with hard work, determination, and perseverance you can do it!

[dawnb]

i'm doing okay. a little disappointed in the weightloss. if i lose this little the first two weeks it looks like a looooooooong way to get even to 199. *sigh*. i'll just keep plugging along tho!

dawn

[hjackson]

This is easy, yummy, and fairly inexpensive.
Low-Carb Breakfast Meatloaf
2 pounds ground meats
3-4 eggs, depending on size
2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 cup grated Parmesan (I use the canned kind)
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 package chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Mix well, shape into loaves or fill muffin tins. bake 1 hour at 350 for loaves, or 45 minutes for "muffins". Makes 8 servings (or 16 muffins) at about 1 gram of carbs per serving. You can freeze individual serving; I thaw them in the microwave for about 5 minutes on power level 3, then full power for about a minute to warm them through. They're good for any meal, tasty. Hope that helps!

[JULIEKELLY]

Dawn B

Keep the faith! I have been lc for 7 months and I have lost 40 pounds. You may have to tweek things a little. You'll get it! Just stick with it. It's worth it, I promise!

Julie Kelly

[sunshine2]

Originally posted by hjackson
This is easy, yummy, and fairly inexpensive.
Low-Carb Breakfast Meatloaf
2 pounds ground meats
3-4 eggs, depending on size
2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 cup grated Parmesan (I use the canned kind)
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 package chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Mix well, shape into loaves or fill muffin tins. bake 1 hour at 350 for loaves, or 45 minutes for "muffins". Makes 8 servings (or 16 muffins) at about 1 gram of carbs per serving. You can freeze individual serving; I thaw them in the microwave for about 5 minutes on power level 3, then full power for about a minute to warm them through. They're good for any meal, tasty. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the recipe! I'm gong to have to try it, sounds yummy!

[PamelaWolf]

Hi everyone... I live in Tulsa and am on the atkins once again... I lost weight once but gained it all back and then some. Now I know it has to be a way of life. I am doing much better this time. And this time I am having fun. I have lost 38 lbs (no, I did not excercise) and have about 20 to go. Man, it is so nice to be able to swish water about me in the tub..lol

I would love to hear from any of you low carbers. Maybe we could start a support group in Tulsa to get together and exchange receipes and find people who would like to bike or walk in groups. I have some really good receipe's. I have found some great products online at:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/zerocarb/

The site is advertised on this site. Before you order let me know and I'll let you know what's good and what's not. usually if you go by the rating that the staff gives the product you'll be okay... I've wasted tons of money on yucky products. This site has some really good stuff.... read about shipping!!!!

Pamela

[sunshine2]

Pamela,

I saw your post, thought I would drop by and let you know that I live in Tulsa, around 51st & Memorial area. I am planning on joining Planet Fitness at the end of the month.

I think having a low carb support group here in Tulsa is a wonderful idea. Maybe more will post and we will see just how many live here in Tulsa.....

Also, thanks for the website, I'm going to go check it out.

And, another thing, I know what you mean about the tub.... ;)

Hope to talk to you soon. :wave:

Tonya

[foxy]

Hello everyone! I am so glad I found this web site. :spin: Can anyone tell me if Tulsa has a health food store that carries low carb foods? I have to order almost everything from web stores. Products such as flavored syrups, almond flour, ketchup and atkins baking mixes?

[sunshine2]

Originally posted by foxy
Can anyone tell me if Tulsa has a health food store that carries low carb foods? I have to order almost everything from web stores. Products such as flavored syrups, almond flour, ketchup and atkins baking mixes?

Akins Health food store does carry some stuff. Not sure about flavored syrups, but did you know almond flour is just ground up almonds? I didn't know that.....was making some banana sour cream bread and need almond flour, searched every store in Tulsa and could not find it, the nice lady at Akins Health store told me what almond flour really was, so I bought a big bag of almonds and ground them until it was a powder, worked perfect. You can also find Atkins baking mixes at GNC Nutrition stores. The cheapest GNC is at 41st & Yale, the Promenaud (sp??) mall. They say they can lower their prices because they have a competitor in the mall. I've noticed their prices are sometimes $5 bucks cheaper than other GNC.

Hope this helps. :wave:

[foxy]

sunshine2,

Thank you for the info. I appreciate your help. Can you share your recipe for the banana sour cream bread? Sounds yummy. :yum:

[sunshine2]

sure, its a little expensive to make because of the almond flour - takes a lot of almonds to make this much flour, but it is so worth it. I made 2 loaves when I made it, and shared with some NON low carb friends, and they loved it. Also, I must note its not my recipe, I was fortunate to find it here in this forum. Here it goes:

Banana Sour Cream Bread

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese
4 eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup pourable (granulated) Splenda
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar Twin
1 3/4 cups almond flour
1/4 cup Vital Wheat Gluten flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 2.5 oz jar Gerber Banana Baby Food
1/4 cup sour cream
20 drops liquid sweetener
1 teaspoon banana flavor extract

Preheat oven to 325?F.

Cream butter, cream cheese pourable Splenda and Brown Sugar Twin well. Add
eggs - one at a time - beating well after each. Set aside.

In separate large bowl, blend almond flour, Vital Wheat Gluten flour, baking
powder, and salt.

In small bowl mix baby food, sour cream, liquid sweetener (I use liquid
Splenda, but you can use Sweet N Low or Cyclamate sweetener if you like),
and banana extract. Add to butter/cream cheese mixture and beat well.

Mix wet and dry ingredients with large spoon or mixer until fully
incorporated. Pour into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and bake for
approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes (oven times may vary a bit.)

45 grams of carbs in entire recipe.
Makes 12 slices: 3.75 carbs per slice.

[optional:] Like a sugary topping? For an extra few grams for the loaf
(almost doesn't change the amount per slice), sprinkle a bit of Diabetisweet
over the top of the bread in its last 20 minutes of baking.

Walnuts or pecans can be added to this recipe as well. About 1/2 cup broken
nut pieces added just before adding to loaf pan to bake works nicely.

Note: I used a small banana and pureed it myself, and also added a few
pecans. The bread was really moist and had a lot of flavour .

PS - have you started a journal yet? I would recommend it, you will get lots of support and ideas from other low carbers, you start your journal under the "My low carb journal/ low carb boot camp thread.

:wave: Enjoy the bread, its yummy! :yum:

[PamelaWolf]

Sunshine,

Do you ever walk LaFortune? I use to do that but haven't in a while. I use to live at 51 & Memorial in Regency Park for almost 20 years. We live between 71st & 81st now on the way to Jones Airport. Let me know after you've been to the site if I can help ya. Normally, if you go by the staff's ratings you'll be safe. The five star products are awsome.

[PamelaWolf]

I made this for myself and my skinny carber husband loved it. Found the receipe online... It's AWSOME

DEEP DISH PIZZA QUICHE

4 oz softened cream cheese
4 eggs
1/3 C heavy cream
1/4 C parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tbs chives
½ tsp Italian seasoning
3 C shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp wet garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
½ C lowest carb tomato or pizza sauce (Bartolli’s)
1 C mozzarella cheese

Toppings to taste: I used hamburger meat that I cooked in a separate skillet using a little extra
Italian seasoning, black olives and a large can of mushrooms.

Spray a 9x13" glass baking dish with oil.

In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and eggs til smooth,
then add cream parmesan cheese and spices.

Put 2 C of shredded cheese in dish and pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Spread pizza or tomato sauce lightly over crust and then add toppings.
Cover with mozzarella cheese
Bake til browning and bubbly (approx 20 min)

Let stand 5 minutes

This freezes well. Micro wave frozen pieces for about 3 minutes.

[PamelaWolf]

My greatest challenge last time I was lowcarbing was bordom with the food. This time, I am having a blast. This is FANTASTIC!!!

CHEESY CHICKEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

2 cans french cut green beans - well drained
½ lb of fresh sliced mushrooms
½ C shopped onions
2 stalks celery (I didn’t do the celery...yuk)
2 tbsp butter

½ C heavy cream
1/4 C mayonnaise
1 C assorted shredded cheese’s (I used colby/jack)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (I used fresh minced garlic)

5 boneless chicken breasts

Brown chicken in butter and put aside to cool.
In the same skillet add more butter and sautee’ the onions, celery and mushrooms til tender.
Tear chicken in to small pieces and spread it in the bottom of a 9x13 “ casserole dish.
Mix in the skillet sauteed veggies, mayo, cream, salt & pepper, garlic powder, green beans and
cheeses and pour on top of the chicken.

Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and brown if desired.

[sunshine2]

Originally posted by PamelaWolf
Sunshine,

Do you ever walk LaFortune? I use to do that but haven't in a while. I use to live at 51 & Memorial in Regency Park for almost 20 years.
Oh my, thats where I live, Regency Park. We have lived there for about 11 years now, but we're running out of space at our house. So I'm hoping to move to Owasso soon, thats where I work. But, finances won't allow us at this time, but maybe in the future.

Yes, I used to walk Lafortune all the time, then one night around 6:00 in November I was robbed at gun point when I got back into my car. It was scarey and I haven't been there since. But I think its a nice walk and I really enjoyed it, I just haven't found a partner who like it, and I won't walk alone any longer. too many maniacs out there.

Yes, I have tried a lot of the recipes in this forum, the deep dish pizza is really good, and I absolutely love the jello cheesecake by Sharon, I make that quite often. The Mock Danish is awesome too if you haven't tried that.

I've been a member of this forum for over a year now, actually since 7/01, so I have come accross some great recipes from some wonderful people here, I just love it. I think the key is not becoming bored with the same ole bacon and eggs. Get out there and explore some. The orange spiced cookes are really good too, (can you tell I'm a sweet nut).

The cheesy chicken green bean casserole sounds yummy, I will try that for sure. I printed it out to put in my own personal low carb cookbook that I am making for my own use.

Thanks - PS have you started a journal yet?

[PamelaWolf]

Sunshine2,
will you give me the receipe to mock danish? Sounds really good. Any time you want to walk LaFortune let me know... I'll partner up with ya. I didn't know they was such meaness at teh park. Been there hundreds of times and never encountered a problem but can sure understand your reluctantcy.

[sunshine2]

Mock Danish

2 oz cream cheese (soften in microwave)
1 egg
1 tblspn splenda
1 tsp lemon concentrate (I never add this in - but the recipe calls for it)
1/2 tsp vanilla

mix softened cream cheese and egg. Add remaining ingredients. microwave on high for 2 minutes.


I always had a heaping teaspoon of some 50 fifty jam in the centre before nuking... delicious.

* it tastes better if you don't totally mix the egg and cream cheese; you get little pockets of crm cheese.

I will for sure let you know about Lafortune, and you let me know too if you are going to walk it. Like I said, I really loved the park, and I think its a nice walk - I'm just a little nervous going at it by myself. There usually is not too many problems out there.

You must try the mock danish, it is great.

talk to you later, :wave:

[MsFit]

:wave: Hi, I just moved to Oklahoma in June. I'm in a extremely small town called Miami. I'm from the city and jealous of y'all in Tulsa and OKC.

[jakebabe]

Hey gang! Great to see all the local posts! I live in Oologah which is just north of Owasso and Collinsville on Hwy. 169. It would be awesome to get a support group going either on-line or locally.
I was on Atkins for 4 months but was not presenting the results I wanted so I have switched to a modified Schwarzbein Principle plan and doing better. Slow losses but I am sure I need to do some healing from my years of abusive dieting, medications etc.
I love the recipes you all have posted. That is one of the things I like most about this WOE. It is almost like having all new food to choose from. Something I have wanted for years!

[1pepper]

Hello. Just wanted to post and say I am from Oklahoma. Grew up in Broken Arrow and ended up in Moore my adult life. My brother and his wife live and go to school in Tulsa. I now live in Texas. We moved here in March due to hubbies job. We travel back and forth about 1x a month. I am on CAD after Atkins. Good luck. :wave:

[jakebabe]

Great to hear from you! We lived in South Texas twice when my husband was in the military. It was ok but Dallas is really as far south as I care to go anymore!
Why did you switch from Atkins to CAD? I have been on Atkins since July and looking for a change. I have read every lo carb book out there and am still do not feel I have a plan that will work for me for the rest of my life. I would love to hear your story!

[PamelaWolf]

What does CAD mean?

[jakebabe]

It is the acronym for the "Carbohydrates Diet" br Drs. Richard and Rachel Heller.
Is is pretty straight forward low carb eating except they advocate a "reward" meal plan to help keep you in check with any cravings you may have.

[1pepper]

Hi there. I was on the Atkins diet for two grueling weeks and lost 7lbs. I could not contol my hunger for carbs so I fell off the wagon for a couple of months and gained all the weight back plus four lbs. I realized I was going down and started to look at different WOE. I went to the library and checked all the low carb diets and read the CAD book last. After I read the first few pages I knew it was for me. There is a test to take to see if you are an addict. I scored in the severe catagory. With CAD you eat 2 low carb meals and one balanced reward meal which consists of carbs. The only thing is that you have to eat it within 60 minutes. I don't find this hard since I have three kids and always eat in a hurry. Even when I take my time I always have about 20 min. left. This diet is for me forever. I have energy and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. I have lost a total of 5 lbs. On this diet you lose weight alot slower but I don't mind because the scale always goes down, not up. They say the average weight lose is 1/2 to 2lbs. a week. If you are looking for a change, I would recommend that you read the book and see if this diet would fit into your life. :wave: Gotta go . My son wants his "jue" (juice)

[nwadel]

HI!! I'm in Enid
:roll: I started in May for 1 month then went to Seattle. When I came back I couldn't resist the sugar!! I'm now back on Atkins and I feel sooo much better. Eating carbs sure does make me less energetic. I started again on Dec. 15th and I feel energetic and alive!!
Hi Okies!! :p
Natalie

[mommatbird]

I'm here in Tulsa too! I'm a little different than y'all. I am on Eat Right 4 Your Type. It is based on blood type. Not sure I completely believe the entire theory but, the diet has worked in the past. Starting on it again and I'm gonna be ready to go to Disneyworld in June!

Anyone in the Brookside area?

[DustyRose3]

I'd love to chat with any of you fellow OK folk! I haven't found too many low-carbers in Muskogee.

I've been LC for about 6 months and I'd love to swap secrets and support with someone.

:wave: Okie From Muskogee!

[sunshine2]

Hello :wave: I live in Tulsa and have been lowcarbing for a year, on and off. "Mostly off". But I'm determind this time to go all the way. Welcome to this forum, it gives you lots of support here. My suggestion is to start you own journal under the My Journal/Bootcamp section. You'll get lost of support and meet a lot of fellow lowcarbers.

:wave:
Tonya

[mrsajdavis]

I live in Tulsa and need some support I just started low carbing on 2/22 and have cheated today and yesterday. My husband is being an A~# and is not much support. Please email me if there is ever a Tulsa group get together!!! mrsajdavis~yahoo.com Thanks.

[KDdid]

Hi! I live in Midwest City...work in Oklahoma City. Just thought I would say hi to all of those okies that are buying up all the local lo-carb products as fast as they can stock them! Good luck guys. Maybe if we can get enough of us together we can all meet sometime.

[kari_w]

It is really great to see all of the Okies that are on this WOL! I live in the Stillwater area. I was a bit disappointed that there were no members in Stillwater. I saw an OK State grad post back there :D
I've been on Atkins (this time) since June 9. I really think I am going to make it a WOL. I really don't see it as a diet anymore. I am just not putting bad stuff in my mouth anymore. I am allergic to flour and sugar, etc. It makes my butt swell!!

See ya'll around! :wave:

[CaPoNE]

I'm in Enid... Low carb as a WOL is the best thing ever for me. After I got out of the Marine Corps I went from being active to being very inactive. The weight just started going up until I hit a high of 225. Anyway, I decided to take back control of my body and began eating right and exercising again. I feel 1000% better and my self esteem is almost back to where it should be. Hey, it's not only about losing weight, but feeling better about yourself.

[geminibaby]

Hello! I am in South Coffeyville. 1 and a half hrs from Tulsa. It is cool to se soooo many Okies.
This is my second attempt at Atkins. My first try bombed because I was poorly informed and pretty much caved in to my carb addiction. This time around I'm arming myself with as much knowledge as I can to fight my battle with carbs. I am loving all of the wonderfull recipes from this forum. Just knowing that I don't have to eat the same ole foods everyday is a big motivation for me. Well good luck to everyone and nice to meet you!

gem...:)

[maryb55]

Any of you Okies still out there? I noticed it has been awhile since any post, but sure would be nice to chat with neighbors!!!

Mary B

[CarbGirl]

Hey ya'll!!! I'm one of those kind of folk too. I live near Tecumseh, on a dirt road, behind a rusty fence, inside a rickety house, locked inside an overweight woman. Help!!!! lol For a long time, I believed that I could do the same thing I've always done to lose weight, until I hit my mid 40's. Sooooo, here I am. Trying to lose it with Atkins. I'm insulin resistant at this point and need to get it off. Hope to get to know you guys and learn all your secrets for losing weight.

[kyrasdad]

tonmur, my gosh, I'm a Sapulpa Chieftain myself! What are the odds that two Sapulpans would cross paths on the same Canadian website?

I'm now in Broken Arrow. Hiya fellow Okies!

(Go Pokes)

-Scott

[twinkles10]

Hello to everybody!!

I live in a suburb of OKC; work at Tinker AFB. I love this WOE (the feeling of CONTROL and NO HUNGER) and I sincerely believe that this website is the reason I have been as successful and committed as I have been. I would love to hear from anyone else from OK!

[katwoman]

Hey Okies--didn't know there were so many of us here.

Thanks Scott for the alert.

[maryb55]

It is so cool to have so many from Oklahoma. It brings it closer to home then when you are talking to someone in the UK, although that is fun too.

What/where are your favorite LC stores or suppliers?

Mary B

[katwoman]

Okay, I know where Scott and Deanne are--and Carbgirl said near Tecumseh. I live outside Allen (between Ada and McAlester on Hwy 1) and teach in Holdenville (slightly larger than Allen). Mary, where are you?

[maryb55]

I live in Broken Arrow too. Scott and I have discovered we only live about a mile apart....talk about a small world!!

Did everyone survie Thanksgiving OK? I don't weigh in until tomorrow, so I'll know then :lol:

Mary B

[katwoman]

I had a 1 1/2 lb gain--probably water weight from the carbs. I'm back on track now--and very glad for the routine.

[maryb55]

I am here to SHOUT....as of this morning, I have officially lost 50 POUNDS!!! YAAA HOOO!!!!!

Mary B

[happygrrl]

I am in OKC and I am new to the low carb WOL but so far it is going good...I have been on it for 2 weeks and 1 day and have lost 10lbs...Thats pretty good..or so I think. I feel like I am going to stay on induction for at least 2 more months since I have alot of weight to lose and induction seems fairly easy to me because I don't get hungry...Well good luck to everyone...

[maryb55]

Welcome to the club Happygrrl

Glad to have you. You will find this WOE to really benefit you in many many ways.

Mary B

[katwoman]

Congrats Mary! I'm behind you all the way! Hoping to see the same come Saturday weigh in.

Welcome Happygrrl--lots of support here. Glad to have you join us.

[kyrasdad]

Mary, congrats on your milestone, that's truly amazing.

[mcadeowner]

I am currently living here in OKC as well. Good to know that the OKC health food stores and Walgreens arent making their money completely off of just me. :)
JT

[kyrasdad]

happygrrl, mcadeowner, welcome to the unofficial Oklahoma area of lowcarb.ca. :)

Good luck to all on your way down.

--Scott

[katwoman]

Hey Okies,

I've been pretty quiet this week, getting ready for finals in my graduate classes (one tomorrow and one Tuesday evenings).

Hope everyone is doing well. I'll be more communicative after Tuesday.

[happygrrl]

oops!!!! I accidently posted to something from forever ago

[happygrrl]

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for the welcome...Glad to see all the support...thanks

[maryb55]

Welcome mcadeowner, glad to have you!!

Katwoman, what kind of classes are you taking?

Have any of you heard from carbgirl or twinkles10? Hope we haven't lost them!

Anything in the Tulsa area that anyone needs? I would be glad to pickup and mail if there is.

Mary B

[katwoman]

Hey mcadeowner--you need a journal. I was going to chat with you there and noticed you don't have one. Anyway, welcome to the Okie gang. As for spending $ on LC--there aren't many options here in the sticks. WalMart Supercenter in Ada is my best bet. I noticed earlier this week they finally have the Atkins ice creme--haven't bought any yet--afraid I'll like it too much.

Mary, I'm a teacher and I'm working on my master's in school counseling. I started my master's years ago, but my children were younger then so I never finished (I was half way there when I stopped). Now, I'm starting over as it's been too many years for those hours to count. SIGH--my brain isn't nearly as young as it once was. I have to work much harder now, but I'm enjoying the classes.

[happygrrl]

Just in case anyone hasn't noticed walmart now carrys a low carb milk in fat free, 2%, whole, and chocolate. I have tried the chocolate and it is good...Name brand is Carb Countdown and it has the atkins approval on the front with 3 net carbs per cup...Just thought I would pass that info along

[KDdid]

I haven't been around in a while....since I fell of the wagon I should say. heh. However, I am back in business and here to stay. Just wanted to say hi to everyone around town that has joined since I have been gone. I live in Midwest City, near Tinker Air Force Base.

Let's try to keep each other updated on the new products that show up around town. I have noticed Walmart has jumped on the bandwagon. I saw that they now carry several varieties of low carb bread, frozen dinners, bars, cereal, ice cream, atkins brownie/muffin/pancake mixes, etc. I even saw that someone said they now carry low carb milk. I will have to check that one out.

I noticed that braum's now has an ad for low carb ice cream on their sign. I see that TGIFriday's now has a low carb menu that looks awesome. I went out to Nino's mexican restaurant the other day and they had a low carb menu attached to their regular menu. We are really moving up in the world. If anyone else has any more info., keep me posted.

[maryb55]

:dazzle: :dazzle: HAPPY NEW YEAR!! :dazzle: :dazzle:

Hope all of you had a wonderful and safe Holidays, and a fairly low carb holiday too!

Mine went surprising well, the call of mashed potatoes are just not as strong as they use to be.

KDdid, glad to have you back, when you are off the wagon is when you should be calling on us the most, we won't nag :nono: just be really supportive :agree:

Hope to see less and less of us (just pounds of course) as the year goes on

Mary B

[twinkles10]

Nope, I'm not gone - just forgetting to check this place here!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and prosperous 2004!

[katwoman]

Welcome back KDdid. Glad to see some action on this thread again.

[kyrasdad]

Hiyas, fellow Okies. I'm still in mourning over the Cotton Bowl today, but I'm doing well other than that. :)

I tried the Braum's low carb ice cream this weekend, and it's terrific. However, I won't be buying it again because I damn near couldn't resist it and don't want that kind of temptation around the house.

How many here are from metro Tulsa area? I know Mary is, but who else?

[maryb55]

Hey Scott

How is the Braums compred to Carbsmart??? Flavors?? Carbs??


Mary B

[kyrasdad]

It's very good, Mary. In my opinion, it's much better than the Breyers. It does have higher gross carbs, but if you have no problem with sugar alcohols, then it works out. I think it comes in chocolate, vanilla, chocolate chip (the only one I have had), chocolate almond, and (I think) Butter Pecan. They have em' all listed on the Braums website. About 4 net carbs a half-cup, same as Bryers, but you have to ask at the counter for the nutritional information. They need to post that on their website.

It's only available over the counter or in hand packed pints, and is a bit expensive by the pint, compared to Bryers. It was $2.99 a pint; you can get a half gallon of Bryers for $3.49, I think. The guy at 91st & 145th told me that they are selling it very quickly, and if it did well enough they'd make it by the half gallon.

I decided after the first pint that I wouldn't get any more -- I couldn't stay away from it, it was so good, and ate most of a pint in one evening. The chocolate chip was just delicious, but I haven't tried any of the other flavors yet. The Braum's here only had 3 of the 6 flavors, but I think it is a matter of what they run out of first.

[laweiss]

:yay: I am So excited to see some people that live in Okie Land. I live in Tulsa and am hoping to find a buddy to chat with and support. I keep thinking about giving up the LCing and trying SlimFast or some such again. I fell completely off the wagon back in September and here I am again. I started again before Christmas and lost 5 pounds during the Christmas holiday but, now I have stalled again. I am sure it is because I have had too many itsy bitsy cheats though. So, I must make a decision now....to LC or not to LC. Back in 1995 I lost 35 doing the low fat thing and I keep thinking maybe I just need to do that again. I am at work or at school so often that I must have quick and very easy to carry along things to eat. What do you guys think? Do you have any suggestions? By the way I did the Weigh In thing to get the 3 month free membership to Bally's today. I am excited to start going. Did any of you guys stand in that freezing cold line?

[kyrasdad]

laweiss, a couple of us are also in Broken Arrow. Mary and myself. Welcome to the forum!

[TashaT]

:yay: I am from Mustang, Oklahoma. It is just West of Oklahoma City by about 10 miles. I love seeing all you okies on here. I dont feel so all alone. :cry:
Just wanted to say Hi..... :)
Tasha

[maryb55]

I bought Michael Angelo's "hot pockets" today. they have 7 net carbs and are great. Two flavors, pizza & ham/cheese. They are also offering a pizza, 9 carbs for 1/2 pizza.

[happygrrl]

Mary...where did you find these hot pockets? Sounds good for an occasional splurge...Thanks

[maryb55]

Hi group

I found this Yahoo group that is all Okies on Atkins, now if I can just make this computer do what I want I'll post the addy:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsOkies

YEAH, I think it worked!!!

happygrrl, I found those at Sams and they are yummy and so handy when I run out the door and don't have time to fix my lunch!!

[kyrasdad]

Thanks for that link, Mary. I signed up.

[wisdomom]

Hi everyone! I'm in Tulsa too! So great to find other Okies, I felt so alone!

[maryb55]

Hi Wisdomom

This seems to be a pretty slow thread, but glad to see another OKIE and from Tulsa too!!!

Would be glad to chat with you anytime, you can PM me or just reply to thread.

Welcome aboard!!

[MammaC]

Hi Ya'll,
I thought I had better stand up and be counted. I live in Ardmore, and I think I have been to all the towns you all are from except about three at one time or another. I've been to Durant many times. I grew up in the City and have lived in the Ardmore area in most of my adult life. We lived in Duncan for a couple of years then moved to Indiana for a year, then back to Ardmore. My grandmother lived in Holdenville, and I used to spend time there in the summer. I had a good friend who used to live in Enid and I spent a week there with her once. I know there are at least three other LCers in Ardmore, my daughter, my son, and my daughter-in-law. I also know a few in Pauls Valley. Anyway, it's nice to know there are so many other Okies here. Hope ya'll have a great weekend.

[Kimbeau]

Hi group

I found this Yahoo group that is all Okies on Atkins, now if I can just make this computer do what I want I'll post the addy:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtkinsOkies

YEAH, I think it worked!!!

happygrrl, I found those at Sams and they are yummy and so handy when I run out the door and don't have time to fix my lunch!!

I tried this link and it said there is no such group. :q:
I live in Jenks and was interested in joining the group. Has the name changed?

[dreamnfae]

tulsa tulsa bo bulsa banana fana fo fulsa TULSA!!

[maryb55]

Hey Group

Long time since I've been here, hope it is still an active thread. There is going to be a low carb meet up Monday Nov 1st ~ Chili's on 71st street ~ 7:00. I have offered to be the "manager" so if any interest let me know!!!

Mary B

[katwoman]

Hi fellow Okies--haven't been by here in a long time. Good to see there are still a few of us lurking around the forum though.

[4kidsmom]

I saw that someone mentioned making low carb soup here. Does anyone have a great lc soup that you have tried? If so, would you mind poting the recipe?
Thanks!

[NoBREAD]

Well, You can take the girl out of Oklahoma, but you can't take the Oklahoma out of the girl!!
I lived in the itty bitty small town of Weleetka most of my life. I've also been in Holdenville and Okemah.
Married a man born and raised in West Virginia.
Any way I just thought I'd say Hi to all of you fellow Oklahomans.
4kidsmom, I have a great recipe for a LC soup. But I have to find it. As soon as I do I will post it.

[NoBREAD]

OK Here's that recipe I promised you.

Roasted Pepper Soup

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 celery stalk, sliced
1/3 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
1/3 c heavy cream
1/4 c parmesan

Saute celery, onion, and garlic in oil about 5 minutes.
Add the peppers and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to blender. Add the cream and salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Sprinkle with parmesan.

I have no idea about the actual carb count. I just know it is low-carb. I have made this several times and I love it. It is not a pretty soup but it is good.

I use the red pepper out of a jar, rather than roasting them myself.

[Aishku]

Seems like there are lots of people from Tulsa on here ^_^ Any one from Edmond like me? lol *^_^*

[mom2hannah]

I am orginally from Muskogee, then Coweta, then Tulsa, and now SW Arkansas.

[chatty169]

I am from okc. Wanted to say hi everyone and do not give up guys. So what if it takes a while to lose the weight? If your happy eating good food and not feeling all starved and on a diet this is a way of life that you can do from now on. The weight loss is just Lc icing on the Lc cake.

[katelynal]

Howdy y'all :)
I don't live in Oklahoma anymore, but I'm still an Okie. I was born in Chickasha, we lived in Idabel & Ardmore briefly and then I spent 3rd grade thru high school graduation in south OKC. I moved from OKC to Huntsville, Alabama in 1995 but still come home to see family regularly.

Hope everyone is having a great LC week!

[sunshine2]

It's nice to see so many okies around. I'm still around in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

[sinistress]

Wow....never even looked in this part of the board before...see what I've been missin! :wave: Well, I'm from Tulsa, born and raised here. I've been on atkins about 2 1/2 years but have only stayed true to plan for the first year...I did great...lost about 50lbs and then due to a different job, just couldn't seem to stick to it. I managed to gain back about 10 lbs but am now ready to get it off. If I could just quit the cheats and stay on track. I know this woe works so I don't know why I'm fighting it!

Anyway....it's AMAZING to see so many okies. What a cool little thread!

[Earthgirl]

I'm in Bartlesville

[jakebabe]

Anyone on here from the Tulsa area or Oklahoma in general???

[sunshine2]

I am from Tulsa!!

[kyrasdad]

I am from Tulsa!!

And a Cowboy fan. Good work!

[sunshine2]

And a Cowboy fan. Good work!


You betcha! OSU Cowboy fan all the way! My DH & I are both alumni's! I love my Cowboys!

[LCqtpie]

Hey all, I also live in tulsa, it's wonderful to see I'm not the only on in this town going through this alone! :agree: So for all you t-towners it's only my 4th day, do you know of any stores that has alot of card free or adkins products ??? Well thanks in advance!!! :wave:



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[Kd did]

Thought this thread could use a bump! I'm interested to see how many Okies are still around. Anyone care to check in?

[Texan/Okie]

Oklahoma City! :wave:

[Kd did]

Hi Tex/Ok! Where ya from?

I see you are a new member and have already shed 11 lbs. Way to go! You'll reach your goal in no time.

[Kd did]

Um.....wow! You would think that Oklahoma City would have given it away, but when you are as sleep deprived as I am at this moment...even a direct answer leaves you clueless. I live in the Oklahoma City area as well. It was the Texan in your user name that threw me I guess. Really...I'm a brunette. hehe.

[Texan/Okie]

I'm from Spring, Texas just moved to OKC in June!

[FattyFFO]

Im from Tahlequah....but i live in N.E. Texas now....i sure miss Ok too

[yoshi2sea]

I live just outside of Eufaula. Moved here from California almost 5 years ago. I still get homesick, but not as often or as bad as I used to.