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I cant even find my 4 UPs...geezz...did go out and get 2 papers though

Wondering if everyone else got crappy insert. Mine were awful. No Nivea or Axe
I did get the $10 Gillette. No schick or skintimate or edge. Nothing like the preview at all

ItsDecember

swag code good til 7 pacific

its been ages since i entered a code

Quote from nanners1955 : Wondering if everyone else got crappy insert. Mine were awful. No Nivea or Axe I did get the $10 Gillette. No schick or skintimate or edge. Nothing like the preview at all

That's because those previews are from areas with high population density. Boston globe equivalent for us. We don't have those markets to draw the coupon inserts they do. It's why I hate previews without locationality. I can give a preview for the crap Portsmouth paper but it's junk compared to every other in the area.

Quote from purplefdu : That's because those previews are from areas with high population density. Boston globe equivalent for us. We don't have those markets to draw the coupon inserts they do. It's why I hate previews without locationality. I can give a preview for the crap Portsmouth paper but it's junk compared to every other in the area.

Ya I know and it sux

I didn't get the $10/1 either.!! I did get Axe though... and don't remember the rest.

I got the $10web but not the rest

Quote from MaineMomOf3 : ... Wondering if the girls doing the low carb diets started up again, and how it's going if so? Noungning and Jenny I think? Looking to do something, wondering what you eat for meals and snacks? Looking for ideas Since having the baby things have been crazy. Losing all the baby weight, plus some, right after having her, then gaining some back a few months later has been sucky We have been purging the freezers of junky stuff though, not bringing to much more in the house, that we'll eat at least, it's a start!

I just started back on low carb today! There are lots of foods you can eat that will keep you from getting bored and lots of low carb snacks too. If you like fried chicken, don't fear, you can still have it, just use crunched up pork rinds as breading.

My on the go snacks include hard boiled eggs, olives, almonds, string cheese, meat sticks, pickles etc. I'm such a carnivore that low carb agrees with me. The one thing I always battle when i go back low carb is I get really bad headaches. I call it carb withdrawl. I think the official term is "low carb flu". I found that when I start back up low carbing it, instead of going cold turkey, if I slowly over a few days reduce my carbs, it isn't as bad. Also drink LOTS of water those first few days!!!! It will help stave off the headaches if you do get them - not everyone does.

Induction says you can't have any refined sugars, but I've tried many different artificial and natural sweeteners and can't find a single one that I like. One teaspoon of sugar is 4 carbs and a tablespoon of heavy cream is less than one carb. So I choose to use up some of my carbs for my daily cup of coffee!!

If I'm out and about, and need a quick low carb meal, 2 mcdoubles from the dollar menu, remove the bun and viola!

Looking to enjoy ice cream night with the fam?? Use frozen whipped cream for yourself instead (just don't eat the whole tub, 1/2 cup is good). I actually prefer it over ice cream.

Salads are awesome low carb meals! Lettuce is very low carb (1 cup is 1/2 carb), top with eggs, meat, black olives, walnuts, etc and use ranch dressing. Ranch has very low carbs!

Hope these tips help and any questions feel free to ask!!

Miss y'all!!!

Quote from wormbutt : I just started back on low carb today! There are lots of foods you can eat that will keep you from getting bored and lots of low carb snacks too. If you like fried chicken, don't fear, you can still have it, just use crunched up pork rinds as breading. My on the go snacks include hard boiled eggs, olives, almonds, string cheese, meat sticks, pickles etc. I'm such a carnivore that low carb agrees with me. The one thing I always battle when i go back low carb is I get really bad headaches. I call it carb withdrawl. I think the official term is "low carb flu". I found that when I start back up low carbing it, instead of going cold turkey, if I slowly over a few days reduce my carbs, it isn't as bad. Also drink LOTS of water those first few days!!!! It will help stave off the headaches if you do get them - not everyone does. Induction says you can't have any refined sugars, but I've tried many different artificial and natural sweeteners and can't find a single one that I like. One teaspoon of sugar is 4 carbs and a tablespoon of heavy cream is less than one carb. So I choose to use up some of my carbs for my daily cup of coffee!! If I'm out and about, and need a quick low carb meal, 2 mcdoubles from the dollar menu, remove the bun and viola! Looking to enjoy ice cream night with the fam?? Use frozen whipped cream for yourself instead (just don't eat the whole tub, 1/2 cup is good). I actually prefer it over ice cream. Salads are awesome low carb meals! Lettuce is very low carb (1 cup is 1/2 carb), top with eggs, meat, black olives, walnuts, etc and use ranch dressing. Ranch has very low carbs! Hope these tops help and any questions feel free to ask!! Miss y'all!!!

Stevia is pretty good for a sugar; it is pricey though but very much worthwhile if you can pay the premium.

Also, sorbet is a good alternative to ice cream. Sure, it is expensive, but it is made with better quality ingredients than your mainstream brands (such as Hood, Friendly's, etc.). A good deal is TJ's mango sorbet at $4.49/qt everyday. Otherwise, you're looking at least $3.49/pint in a conventional store; possibly $3 or slightly lower if on sale a pint.

Quote from mlkrgr : Stevia is pretty good for a sugar; it is pricey though but very much worthwhile if you can pay the premium. Also, sorbet is a good alternative to ice cream. Sure, it is expensive, but it is made with better quality ingredients than your mainstream brands (such as Hood, Friendly's, etc.). A good deal is TJ's mango sorbet at $4.49/qt everyday. Otherwise, you're looking at least $3.49/pint in a conventional store; possibly $3 or slightly lower if on sale a pint.

Coconut crystals are good too, I just can't afford them!!

Still don't know what I am going to do I pulled out an old Atkins diet booklet, for reference. How many carbs do you guys limit yourselves to in a day? I have had myfitnesspal on my Google for a while, but haven't used it yet. Definitely need to start paying better attention to what I'm eating. Thanks for the ideas Jenny, I do love a nice big salad for a meal, I eat them often. Just need to not use the croutons

My sister just asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.... I'm not a dress person at all!! But now I have a second reason to start something soon!

Thanks for all the ideas.
Solitary - how is the 17 day diet going?

yippie just got the $25 best buy GC at coke rewards for 600 points!!!

So hurry and head there if you want it

Quote from MaineMomOf3 : Still don't know what I am going to do I pulled out an old Atkins diet booklet, for reference. How many carbs do you guys limit yourselves to in a day? I have had myfitnesspal on my Google for a while, but haven't used it yet. Definitely need to start paying better attention to what I'm eating. Thanks for the ideas Jenny, I do love a nice big salad for a meal, I eat them often. Just need to not use the croutons My sister just asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.... I'm not a dress person at all!! But now I have a second reason to start something soon! Thanks for all the ideas. Solitary - how is the 17 day diet going?

When I'm dead serious, I stay around 20-30 grams of net carbs per day. Things I suffer from the first couple of weeks when I'm low carb: 1) Carb withdrawal 2) sometimes headaches 3) constantly thirsty 4) cranky! 5) cannot not go to bathroom easily drinking coffee helps... 6) you will be running to the bathroom for peeing no problem though! 7) can get expensive but manageable, cooking from scratch does end up being pretty cheap compared to eating out. 8) oh I will be weak like a welt veggie for the first few weeks as well 9) sleep like I haven't slept for days! but I love sleep so it may be normal for me

Wormie, for headaches some say chicken soup broth is good because it has salt and I guess salt helps with headaches?

Quote from noungning : When I'm dead serious, I stay around 20-30 grams of net carbs per day. Things I suffer from the first couple of weeks when I'm low carb: 1) Carb withdrawal 2) sometimes headaches 3) constantly thirsty 4) cranky! 5) cannot not go to bathroom easily drinking coffee helps... 6) you will be running to the bathroom for peeing no problem though! 7) can get expensive but manageable, cooking from scratch does end up being pretty cheap compared to eating out. 8) oh I will be weak like a welt veggie for the first few weeks as well 9) sleep like I haven't slept for days! but I love sleep so it may be normal for me Wormie, for headaches some say chicken soup broth is good because it has salt and I guess salt helps with headaches?

I was reading the Atkins info I had and it said to start the first two weeks with 20 net carbs. Then to slowly bump it up. Do you set a limit to your fat grams and calories or just count the carbs?

Gee, thanks for that list! so much to look forward too! I dont drink too much coffee, unless its full of creamer, so that might not work for me, unless I can force myself.

I think I will take tomorrow and Saturday to read up on more info, make some lists of foods to keep on hand and start on Sunday. We have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, and we get the yummiest donuts ever! Also I make a killer fruit bowl major no no's for low carb! I'm a little pumped to try it, really hope to see some quick results and hope I can stick to it.

I told dh tonight I want an elliptical machine, we have a treadmill, but that gets boring. Gotta check out some sales, probably smarter to wait until after the new year though. I have some kettle bells, I like those over regular weights. Just thinking about exercise makes me tired!