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LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 13, 2005 8:29:08 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Diet is a 4-letter word. The Abs Diet is a revolutionary new way of eating, similar to that of a bodybuilder or elite athlete. It is a 6-times-a-day eating plan that will never let you get hungry, and if you're ever hungry, well, then you're not on the Abs Diet. Stay lean, not hungry. Eat more, and weigh less. Enjoy more and better sex. Have a pain-free and injury-proof life. See your abs. Turn fat into muscle. Take back control of your life, and your body. Eat almonds and other nuts. Eat beans and legumes. Eat spinach and other green vegetables. Eat/drink dairy. Eat instant oatmeal. Eat eggs. Eat turkey and other lean meats. Eat peanut butter. Use olive oil. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals. Use extra-protein/whey powder. Eat raspberries and other berries. (ABS DIET POWER) Avoid, as much as possible, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fats or hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated oils. High fructose corn syrup is an over-used food additive that is added to most of the foods we eat, and we don't even know it. It's screwing up our metabolic systems. When you eat any type of carbohydrate, your body releases insulin to regulate your body weight, as well as suppressing your appetite. The problem with HFCS is that id doesn't stimulate insulin, so your body doesn't register it the way it does other sugars. That's why it's possible to see people drink 2-liter bottles of soft drinks in a single sitting. HFCS makes the same number of calories go down, and still leaves you hungry for more, as your body's appetite suppression switch doesn't activate. Your muscles still need more energy, so you eat more food and sweets, and the cycle continues. Trans fat is created by combining vegetable oil with hydrogen. Once infused with hydrogen, liquid vegetable oil turns into a solid at room temperature (crisco or margarine). Restaurants love it because it's cheap, it can stick around almost forever without going bad, and it extends the shelf life of most products to keep them crisp and tantalizing. Now, think about what they do when they get inside you. Instead of melting like they would in their natural state, they try to revert back to their waxy, solid nature. Heart disease and stroke are caused, in part, by waxy buildups of fat solids in the circulatory system. Six steps to lifelong leanness: 1. Eat six meals/snacks a day. 2. Revolve your eating around the ABS DIET POWER (listed above). 3. Drink healthy smoothies regularly. 4. Stop counting (calories, etc). 5. Watch what (and how much) you drink. 6. Cheat (one meal each week, and plan ahead what you'll have!)I CHALLENGE YOU TO MAKE THE CHANGES IN YOUR LIVES TO BECOME HEALTHIER, ENJOY BETTER LIVES, AND CONTINUE TO BE THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE HERE IN THESE FORUMS THAT YOU ARE. I enjoy reading all of your posts here in the forums. It's nice to know that people are as frustrated about things as I am. JOIN ME. Post often, so that you, and others, can read how you're doing. Sometimes, it's not a matter of doing it, but when you see it in print, it becomes much more real. Be healthier, and post longer.

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Message Posted: Nov 13, 2005 8:29:08 AM

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Diet is a 4-letter word.

The Abs Diet is a revolutionary new way of eating, similar to that of a bodybuilder or elite athlete. It is a 6-times-a-day eating plan that will never let you get hungry, and if you're ever hungry, well, then you're not on the Abs Diet.

Stay lean, not hungry. Eat more, and weigh less. Enjoy more and better sex. Have a pain-free and injury-proof life. See your abs. Turn fat into muscle. Take back control of your life, and your body.

Eat almonds and other nuts. Eat beans and legumes. Eat spinach and other green vegetables. Eat/drink dairy. Eat instant oatmeal. Eat eggs. Eat turkey and other lean meats. Eat peanut butter. Use olive oil. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals. Use extra-protein/whey powder. Eat raspberries and other berries. (ABS DIET POWER)

Avoid, as much as possible, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fats or hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated oils. High fructose corn syrup is an over-used food additive that is added to most of the foods we eat, and we don't even know it. It's screwing up our metabolic systems. When you eat any type of carbohydrate, your body releases insulin to regulate your body weight, as well as suppressing your appetite. The problem with HFCS is that id doesn't stimulate insulin, so your body doesn't register it the way it does other sugars. That's why it's possible to see people drink 2-liter bottles of soft drinks in a single sitting. HFCS makes the same number of calories go down, and still leaves you hungry for more, as your body's appetite suppression switch doesn't activate. Your muscles still need more energy, so you eat more food and sweets, and the cycle continues. Trans fat is created by combining vegetable oil with hydrogen. Once infused with hydrogen, liquid vegetable oil turns into a solid at room temperature (crisco or margarine). Restaurants love it because it's cheap, it can stick around almost forever without going bad, and it extends the shelf life of most products to keep them crisp and tantalizing. Now, think about what they do when they get inside you. Instead of melting like they would in their natural state, they try to revert back to their waxy, solid nature. Heart disease and stroke are caused, in part, by waxy buildups of fat solids in the circulatory system.

Six steps to lifelong leanness:
1. Eat six meals/snacks a day.
2. Revolve your eating around the ABS DIET POWER (listed above).
3. Drink healthy smoothies regularly.
4. Stop counting (calories, etc).
5. Watch what (and how much) you drink.
6. Cheat (one meal each week, and plan ahead what you'll have!)I CHALLENGE YOU TO MAKE THE CHANGES IN YOUR LIVES TO BECOME HEALTHIER, ENJOY BETTER LIVES, AND CONTINUE TO BE THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE HERE IN THESE FORUMS THAT YOU ARE. I enjoy reading all of your posts here in the forums. It's nice to know that people are as frustrated about things as I am. JOIN ME. Post often, so that you, and others, can read how you're doing. Sometimes, it's not a matter of doing it, but when you see it in print, it becomes much more real. Be healthier, and post longer.

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shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2008 7:59:30 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse That was exhausting. Can't wait to work all 40 hours THIS week!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2008 6:50:18 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse you can do it!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2008 9:25:19 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Have to work half a day today before going back full time - this should be interesting!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2008 6:42:55 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse had a horrible day yesterday, but am looking forward to staying on plan today!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2008 7:34:10 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I'm doing ok on the food while at home resting - wonder how I'll do going back to work?
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2008 5:58:20 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Not a bad job on the food yesterday. Hopefully today will be even better.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2008 5:20:13 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse saw some family pics after the sitting yesterday...YIKES! total focus beginning tomorrow...needed today to get things in line, and ready in my mind
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 5:52:22 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I did great at work but stopped for good stuff on the way home - argh!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 5:50:08 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse better than average choices, for the most part, yesterday, so we'll see what the scale says this morning!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2008 6:35:08 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse immensely stressful day yesterday little water, too much off plan 191.6
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2008 1:40:48 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse coming off being sick AND ttotm, so am starting up again...191.0 this morning that's good, because that means I basically held steady while sick, and although I gained temporarily due to sodium in soups, etc, I didn't actually gain!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2008 8:15:18 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Nah, put a slice of multigrain bread with your soup too!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2008 6:27:52 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse 193 this morning. I think that, between the stress eating from the nervousness before Court this morning, TTOTM, and being sick, I just am not doing well at all. I'm trying to eat to get well, but to do that is not part of the program I'm on. Can't just eat soup, ya know?
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 2:45:07 PM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I made tuna salad for tomorrow - I only put in tuna, pickles (and some of the juice) and egg whites. I love it! I don't like mayo. I make egg salad for hubby and cut the egg whites off the ends of his eggs to put in tuna.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 7:49:57 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Packing a lunch is the easiest way to make sure that you know exactly what you're putting into your body. Yesterday was not such a good day for me. With being as sick as I am, I'm really hanging onto every calorie and fat gram I take in...very little is coming out. :(
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2008 7:06:10 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse UGH! It was just plain nasty. I should have gone to Tim Horton's for soup or something. There isn't much to choose from near work - so I pack.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2008 6:56:16 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Glad to know you won't make that mistake again!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2008 5:13:47 PM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Didn't get around to packing a lunch so I ate a fast food cheeseburger. Ugh. I feel awful! If you stay away from the junk, eventually you don't want it.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2008 7:42:57 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Down to 191.4 this morning. Not been feeling well the past couple of days, and have a really nasty cough and sore throat, as well as a sinus infection. Have meds, so will do my best to stay on plan today.
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 9:19:32 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I was up at 5:20 - hubby was working at 6:30 and we are at least a half hour away from our places of employment.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 8:25:18 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse No change in weight today. Yesterday was immensely stressful, so wasn't on plan for 1/2 the day. Did well the other 1/2, though. 222.5...192.2...125
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 6:42:29 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Boy, you sure were up early for a Saturday morning! I just got done w/ my paper route, and am going to nap for a little bit, before getting up to get my nails done (can't do them by myself anymore). Will be stopping back in a bit, once I've weighed in for the day.
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2008 6:06:37 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse That was a miracle - they are rarely quiet!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 8:05:21 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Quiet kids? I'm SO jealous!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 4:31:41 PM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I know - we decided to not buy presents for each other and just make a nice meal with candles at home. The kids stayed quiet too!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 12:46:46 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Yes, but you have to remember that you have to live life. Although we're on "diets," the actual word is dead to me. I prefer a "lifestyle change." Eventually, we have to get to where we're just making good choices, not stuffing ourselves w/ bad stuff. An occasional meal isn't a bad thing for us, as long as we don't make it a habit. Steak...<<<drool>>>...
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 7:42:34 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Sure wasn't on a diet when hubby and I ate steak last night! Valentine's Day and all that jazz.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2008 6:51:30 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse 0.4 gain yesterday to 192.2. Fine. Not all days can be losses. Didn't stick to plan yesterday, so back on track today. 222.5...192.2...125
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2008 9:49:17 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Day 3 went well, but only 0.2 loss. I'm okay w/ it, though, since it's still in the right direction, and ya can't figure a lb a day forever! :)
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2008 6:28:28 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Day 3 went well. Looking forward to weighing in in about 1/2 hr. Stayed on plan, but substituted some low-sodium, low-fat chicken soup for the chicken breast I was going to have, as I'm not feeling well.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2008 10:15:08 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse I remember when you froze those blueberries! :) Things are going well. I didn't quite finish all the foods I was scheduled to eat yesterday, but I wasn't hungry, so didn't feel bad that I didn't finish them all. Day 2 of total focus has allowed me to state that I've lost yet another lb...weighed in this morning down to 192.0...so that makes 2 lbs in 2 days. 222.5...192.0...125
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2008 8:38:35 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I'm not sticking to it as well as I should. Produce is so pricey right now - sure glad we froze 20 pounds of blueberries last summer!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2008 6:33:20 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Only missed eating a couple of things yesterday, so it was a good day. Stayed on track all day, and wasn't hungry when I went to sleep, so that's why I didn't finish all my food.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2008 11:02:42 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse are you working your plan? do you focus on your food, water, and exercise each day?
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2008 8:05:21 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I've lost 4 pounds since the beginning of the year but that has stayed the same for the past week or two. I need far more than four off!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2008 6:40:55 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse not too bad yesterday...better focus needed today...had a chicken nugget and a piece of beef jerky that I didn't actually need better choices today...planned is mostly fruit, w/ a sandwich to fill in... this morning I weighed in at 193.0 222.5...193.0...125 (original start weight...current weight...goal)
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 7:13:16 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Total focus today, as I'm starting back up today. Have my meals planned, but still need to get a few things from the store. This morning I weighed in at 194.0. My goal is still 125.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2007 7:00:14 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Very, very glad to be back!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2007 3:38:41 PM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Glad to see you back, Lady.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2007 1:26:12 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Starting fresh today, now that the biopsy results are in! Weighed in at 185.6, and it's time to get this weight off!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2007 8:24:30 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse went from 187.2 yesterday to 185.8 today another loss tomorrow? Getting back on track!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2007 9:14:07 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse I have GOT to get back on the horse! I weighed in this morning at 187.2! Egads! I wish I hadn't gotten sick...I was all the way down to 182.6!
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2007 3:18:42 PM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I was busy and scarfed a whole sandwich bag of my trail mix - I usually make that last a week or so!
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2007 10:14:39 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Today I'll be paying my missed Y payment, so I'll start back this evening, finally. Can't wait. Have actually missed it terribly. On plan so far, but it's only 9:15 in the morning! LOL! I have food with me, so even w/ getting super-busy today, I should have everything under control that way.
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2007 7:27:44 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse I prepack my lunches and TRY to make enough dinners for the week but the kids are eating more now so we generally run out of dinners before the end of the week.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2007 10:14:40 AM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse On plan so far. I always do better when I plan my meals ahead of time. Have to run, in a little while, to get a small bottle of milk and an banana. Needed them today, and forgot while on the way to work.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2007 5:10:51 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Took the time to plan my menus for the next 12 days, this afternoon...will make it easier for me to not have to worry about what I'm going to eat on which day.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2007 7:43:46 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Nope, I was wrong about the boyfriend... Gotta get back on track w/ my food. So difficult while being sick, though...
shortmama Champion Author Columbus Posts:10,067 Points:1,556,505 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2007 8:41:43 AM Ignore shortmama Report Abuse Uh, oh. Boyfriends make you gain weight.
LadyEntourage Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,166 Points:941,825 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2007 3:43:11 PM Ignore LadyEntourage Report Abuse Just a cold, I think. Lost another lb...183.4. Found a new boyfriend, I think...

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