The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[bikipatra]

Everybody mentions eating turkey on their salads - are you just using deli turkey? I have yet to try that but would be interested in knowing what brand of turkey you are using and if it's sandwich meat? Thanks!!

I don't use prepackaged turkey meat because it usually has carbs and weirdo additives but I have turkey breast sliced for me at an actual deli. Watch out for "honey roasted"-means carbs usually.

[SuzyQ66]

Thanks Biki - so I am assuming something like Butterball Turkey Breast would be fine - I know a deli that sells that where they will slice it for you...oh that sounds so good. I did go out and buy a butterball turkey breast this past weekend and then thought - who the heck wants to cook that in this weather....but I still bought it. Thanks!!

[DonnaS]

Thanks Biki - so I am assuming something like Butterball Turkey Breast would be fine - I know a deli that sells that where they will slice it for you...oh that sounds so good. I did go out and buy a butterball turkey breast this past weekend and then thought - who the heck wants to cook that in this weather....but I still bought it. Thanks!!

I use the Honeysuckle White turkey slices. (I went over to your journal and answered this already but thought I would put it here also.) I usually cook them on top of the stove with seasonings and they are like pork chops minus the bone.

[bikipatra]

Thanks Biki - so I am assuming something like Butterball Turkey Breast would be fine - I know a deli that sells that where they will slice it for you...oh that sounds so good. I did go out and buy a butterball turkey breast this past weekend and then thought - who the heck wants to cook that in this weather....but I still bought it. Thanks!!

I use the Honeysuckle White turkey slices. (I went over to your journal and answered this already but thought I would put it here also.) I usually cook them on top of the stove with seasonings and they are like pork chops minus the bone.

That sounds good and a nice change from deli meat. I wonder if Peapod carries them? We don't have a real grocery store close by so we have to order our groceries for delivery.

[DonnaS]

The weekends are just going to be harder than I thought. I stayed on plan, no cheats, but gosh it's hard! Saturday we went to my cousins to help them get moved in. She bought burgers, beers and tacos for everyone so I took a long walk. I managed to get all my shakes in while I was there and my water.

Yesterday my sisters and I met my parents at a restaurant for a late lunch for Father's Day and I had my salad and grilled fish. The fish may have had more sodium or spices on it than I should have had so if I haven't lost much weight I believe I will blame it on that. Still managed to get in all my water but I believe I will try to increase the water to at least 100 oz. a day.

My mom said that it looks like I'm losing weight and she kept going on-and-on about how proud of me she was so that was encouraging for me. She said that she can't wait until she makes up her mind to lose weight; I told her to do it with me but she's just not ready.

I weigh in tomorrow!

[bikipatra]

Good luck on your weigh-in!

[SuzyQ66]

Biki - I have heard of pea pod before. Must be nice to be able to just order and have your groceries delivered. But I guess some people enjoy shopping for food. I am not one of them - that's why I go every two weeks and stock up. If I run out of anything - I just pop into the neighborhood grocery store. You should see how jammed packed my cart is every two weeks. Sometimes I even have two.

Donna - I will look for those the Honeysuckle the next time I am at the grocery store. I know how trying going to family events can be. My mom has lunch every Sunday for all of my brothers and sisters and their familes (anybody can come and I have 10 brothers and sisters) and there are times that I just don't go - my hubby takes the kids. If I know it will be difficult for me I avoid it. But other family events - I tend to eat my L&G before I go that way I don't feel so deprived. Summer is extremely hard - I am finding that out. Winter was so much more easier. On top of that - everybody is eating your favorite summer foods and we are stuck eating oatmeal...but remember our goal....we want to reach goal.

Keep shakin' Donna!!

[DonnaS]

Lost 6.5 lbs this week. Yippeeee!

I'm so glad I made it thru the weekend and it was so worth it now. My chocolate shake order came in and I upped my water intake yesterday (110 oz.). Had 2 shakes, soup, pudding, oatmeal and L&G.

Today I plan on running errands and tilling up the yard to get ready to plant grass this weekend. At least the tilling will be some sort of exercise cause I have a big yard.

[bikipatra]

Congrats on a great loss!

[DonnaS]

Congrats on a great loss!

Thanks Biki!

I just wanted to post something else in my journal before I forget.........
I cannot remember having a 'hot flash' in the past 10-12 days so I guess that is another plus for being on this plan.

[bikipatra]

Biki - I have heard of pea pod before. Must be nice to be able to just order and have your groceries delivered. But I guess some people enjoy shopping for food. I am not one of them - that's why I go every two weeks and stock up. If I run out of anything - I just pop into the neighborhood grocery store. You should see how jammed packed my cart is every two weeks. Sometimes I even have two.

!!

My husband loves carbs as a runner, vegetarian and cyclist so there are things I have to give him when they arrive to lock in his closet. I really miss fruits and smoothies he makes but I wouldn't say it's a craving. But it really doesn't trigger me to unpack the groceries I just am just preparing for a possible future weak moment.

[queenielou]

Congratulations Donna on a great week!

I wanted you to see my enthusiasm for your success in more than one place

Hope you have another wonderful week!

[Mickeyz]

Hi Donna,

Just read your journal here, sounds like you are doing great. Congrats on your loses so far.

Some days are easier than others, but like everyone says, just take it 1 day at a time or even 3 hours at a time if you need to.

Mickey

[DonnaS]

Thanks for the congratulations everyone; I don't know what I would do without this board as it really helps me get over some humps. I appreciate all of you.

I had my chocolate shake with a tablespoon of instant coffee this morning, I was missing that and it sure was good. Yesterday I had 3 shakes, oatmeal, soup and L&G (turkey). Actually I didn't have the green cause I had to hurry up and get back up to the gym for my son's basketball game. Need to do better on the green thing.

I tilled up some of the front yard yesterday so that was a little bit of exercise. I plan on getting out there and doing some more work today.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

[holberry]

Donna!
I think you are doing swell
Have you tried freezing a shake? It's really good.
Have a great day!

h