More Thoughts:

This morning's weigh-in showed an additional 1/2 lb. loss.

Now down to 181.5 lbs.

Doreen's wonderful success has encouraged me to stick to it.


Joe

Good going, Joe, you've lost almost 5 pounds, haven't you? I'm jealous! Keep up the good work!

Rachel

Day in Cycle: 5
Week: 2
Day: Monday, Sept. 3/01
Today’s Program:Calorie Boost

Foods eaten:
2 egg omelet
6 slices bacon
1 cup green tea
2 cups brussel sprouts
2 lean ground patties
6 cu. in. broiled salmon
12 slices pepperoni
1 cup lettuce
2 tblspn oil and vinegar dressing
1 oz. macadamia nuts
5 pork rinds
2 tblspn sesame oil
1 1/2 litres water

Calories: 2290
Protein: 130 g.
% of protein: 23
Fat: 182 g.
% of fat: 72
Carbohydrates: 38 g. (- 12 g. fibre = 26 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 5

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 181.5 this morning

Thoughts: hoping the weight stays after today's Fat Boost.

Day in Cycle:6
Week: 2
Day: Tuesday, Sept. 4/01
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:
1/2 cup egg white omelet
5 slices beef salami
1 mug green tea
1 small canned salmon
3 tblspn mayo
2 oz. macadamia nuts
2 cups lettuce
4 cu. in. cheddar cheese
3 tblspn oil and vinegar dressing
1 oz. vidalia onion
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 litres water

Calories: 1942
Protein: 72 g.
% of protein: 15
Fat: 176 g.
% of fat: 81
Carbohydrates: 27 g. (- 8 g. fibre = 19 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 4

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 182 this morning. (up 1/2 lb.)

Thoughts: the increase is not unexpected.

Day in Cycle: 7
Week: 2
Day: Wednesday, Sept. 5/01
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:
3 oz. cheddar cheese
1 slice rye toast
1 cup coffee with 1 oz. cream
1 cod filet
1 cup broccoli
1 cup lettuce
3 tblspn, oil and vinegar dressing
1 tin sardines
2 oz. macadamia nuts
1 1/2 litres water

Calories: 1412
Protein: 74 g.
% of protein: 21
Fat: 114 g.
% of fat: 73
Carbohydrates: 32 g. (- 11 g. fibre= 21 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 6

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 182 lbs. maintained this morning

Thoughts: maybe, just maybe I will drop below 181.5 after this weeks Fat Fast and Stillman Lean days. Hoping!

More Thoughts:

After the end of 2 weeks on this Group Project, I am pleased to report that I am so grateful to all the Moderators and the Webmaster for starting this Low Carber Forum.

I have learned more from these wonderful people then reading all the LC books on the market, (although reading all the books is essential).

I am again at 181.5 lbs. this morning, and I am looking forward to follow Doreen's drop to 174.5 lbs.

I find it very useful to read all the participants daily reports and compare them with mine.

Following this programme, I have been able to learn how to use Fitday.Com, and to be able to count calories and grams of carbohydrates, fat, and protein.

I have still a lot to learn about this LC WOE, and I am relying on the help of Doreen, Karen, Rachel, Wa'il, and others who have taken this Forum to their heart.

Kindest Regards from
Joe Miller to all!

Day in Cycle: 1
Week: 3
Day: Thursday, Sept. 6/01
Today’s Program: Regular LC

Foods eaten:
1/2 cup egg white
6 thin slices salami
1 mug green tea
2 cups lettuce
1 med. cuke
6 small green onions
3 tblspn. oil and vinegar dressing
2 chicken drumsticks with skins
2 cups cauliflower
3 slices bacon
6 pork rinds
2 oz. macadamia nuts
1 oz. cheddar cheese
1 1/2 litres water

Calories: 1507
Protein: 80 g.
% of protein: 22
Fat: 121 g.
% of fat: 74
Carbohydrates: 33 g. (- 16 g. fibre = 17 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 5

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 181.5 lbs. this a.m.

Thoughts: looking forward to Fat Fast tomorrow.

Thanks, Joe!

I'm so glad to see this study is working for you - and others - except me - oh, well!

Rachel

Learning from each other, and the support of the group is what it's all about. Pretty soon, you'll be offering the sage advice to others yourself ...

best of luck and continued weight loss success.

Doreen

Day in Cycle: 2
Week: 3
Day: Friday, Sept. 7/01
Today’s Program: Fat Fast

Foods eaten:
6 tblspns. cream cheese
10 pork rinds
1 mug green tea
2 cups lettuce
3 tblspns. oil and vinegar dressing
2 oz. macadamia nuts

Calories: 993
Protein: 19 g.
% of protein: 8
Fat: 100 g.
% of fat: 89
Carbohydrates: 15 g. (- 7 g. fibre = 8 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 3

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 181.5 lbs. still

Thoughts: hoping

More Thoughts:

Well the Fat Fast has done it again (i think).

This morning I am down another pound to !80.5 lbs.

Maybe I should Fat Fast twice a week?

Day in Cycle: 3
Week: 3
Day: Saturday, Sept. 8/01
Today’s Program: Calorie Boost

Foods eaten:
3 H.B. eggs
1 mug green tea
2 chicken drumsticks with skins
12 slices pepperoni
2 cups broccoli
2 tblspns sesame oil
3 cups lettuce
8 slices bacon
1 large tomato
3 tblspns oil and vinegar salad dressing
1 1/2 litres water

Calories: 1785
Protein: 94 g.
% of protein: 22
Fat: 142 g.
% of fat: 74
Carbohydrates: 34 g. (- 14 g. fibre = 20 g.)
% of carbohydrates: 5

Activity: walked 1/2 mile

Measurements: 180.5 this a.m.

Thoughts: It was next to impossible to eat any more today. I was trying to get to my target of 2346 calories, by eating 2 oz. of macadamia nuts and found I could not do it.

Tomorrow is Stillman's Protein day and I find that day to be the most dificult day of the week to plan a menu. The reason being that no grease is allowed and I use a lot of oils in my preparation.

I will have to substitute soya sauce sauce and water with herbs.

Uh Joe, what are you talking about?

Karen

Karen, how else can I fry my turkey thigh without oil or grease?

I was planning on dry rubbing my "Turkey Marinade" on the thigh and then using a little water and soya sauce in the frying pan.

Any other suggestions to a "novice" cook?

Thanks
Joe

More Thoughts:

Well more good news this morning.

I have dropped another 1/2 pond on the scales and I am down to a wonderful 180 lbs.

I wonder how long I can continue to do this if I stay on this Group Project?

Imagine losing approximately 6 lbs. after being on a 'stall' for over 4 months.

I owe it all to this wonderful group of supportive Low Carbers.

Watch out Doreen, I am going to catch up to your 174.5 lbs!