Journey To A Healthy Weight

January 2015 finds us looking for an easier way to get thin and stay thin. Here im with one of my favorite sisters.

I am still watching my weight

This photo was taken a bought three years.

We need to continue loosing at least 2lbs. A week!

Drop Two Dress Sizes in 21 Days

http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/dolvett-quince-s-21-day-plan-drop-2-dress-sizes?gallery=true

Thanksgiving! Then comes Christmas!

This is the most wonderful time of the year! The time from Thanksgiving to the time we enter the New Year. The very best time being the Christmas Season. The stores on the television stations have been advertising their Christmas deals for almost a month now. Thew can not say the word Christmas I guess so they call everything the Holiday dinners, the holiday tree and the holiday deals at the many different stores to shop in for all of your gifts.They also have been showing some of the old Christmas Movies and a few new ones too. When I have time to watch a few of them I really enjoy the romantic ones and the ones about families.

Now I want to get back to the eating part of this message. I have been limiting my intake of crackers, chips that are not made of corn and sweets. Today was the Thanksgiving Dinner at church. I had a wonderful time and the food was excellent! The fellowship with my church family was even better!
The Christmas Season is upon us and I will enjoy it thoroughly!

Getting Started~

Atkins Diet Food Lists for the Induction Phase

What to Eat, What Not to Eat, What to Phase In Afterward

By Laura Dolson

Updated September 23, 2013

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The following are allowable foods on the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet. For foods with carbohydrate, limit total intake to 20 grams of net carbs.

Protein Foods

Most protein foods, such as meat, seafood and eggs, have little or no carbohydrate. However, there are some things to watch out for. Check out these tips on protein foods on a low-carb diet for details.

Vegetables

The bulk of the carbohydrate in the diet comes from vegetables. It is important to know the carbohydrate counts of the vegetables you are eating. Twelve to 15 grams per day (not counting fiber) should come from vegetables.

Cheeses

Most cheeses have less than a gram of carbohydrate per ounce, but check labels carefully, as some have more. Atkins allows 3-4 ounces per day during induction. Cream cheese is included in this, but specifically not cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, or other fresh cheeses.

Fats and Oils

People embarking on the Atkins eating plan are cautioned not to attempt to do a low-fat version of the diet. Adequate fat content is vital to the success of the diet. Atkins advises eating a balance of natural fats, and no trans fats at all. Here are some of the things Atkins says about fats and oils:

• Eat plenty of cold-water fish and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids (but if pregnant be aware of FDA guidelines about fish consumption).


• Olive oil, especially those labeled virgin or extra-virgin, should be emphasized.


• For stir-frying, canola, peanut, and grapeseed oil are recommended, especially if "cold-pressed" or "expeller-pressed".


• Avoid corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower oil except in small amounts, and not heated (these have high amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fat). Again, cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils are recommended. [Note from Laura: sunflower and safflower oils are now available made from seeds bred to have high levels of monounsaturated fat, and low levels of polyunsaturated Omega-6 fats. These are usually labeled "high oleic".]


• When choosing mayonnaise, choose regular full-fat mayonnaise, preferably using the guidelines above for types of oils used.


• When choosing salad dressings, the same rules apply, and watch for added sugars.


• Butter and other sources of saturated fat (e.g. coconut) are acceptable, but again should be eaten in balance with other fats.


• Don't use margarine unless it is trans-fat-free.

Beverages

Water is the vastly preferred beverage. Atkins advises eight 8-oz glasses per day. If you are hungry and it isn't a mealtime, try drinking water first -- you might just be thirsty. Soda water or carbonated water with sugar-free flavorings are okay. Do not drink any beverage with sugar in it, including juice and cider. Herbal teas, or decaffeinated coffee or tea are good choices, although some people can get away with drinking caffeine (you have to experiment to see if it triggers cravings or slows weight loss). Diet sodas sweetened with sucralose (Splenda) are acceptable. Clear broths are usually very low in carbs (but, as always, read labels).

Special Additional Foods

Small daily amounts of the following foods can be added (count the carbs, however):

• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
• 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or one ounce of sour cream
• 10-20 olives
• Half a small avocado
• Controlled-carb convenience foods, such as low carb snack bars

Extra Fiber

Atkins recommends psyllium (the main ingredient in Metamucil and other fiber supplements) and flax seed meal for more fiber.

Sugar Substitutes

Atkins prefers sucralose (Splenda). Small amounts of saccharine (such as is in Sweet N Low) are acceptable. Note that the powdered forms of these sweeteners have added carbs, usually 1 grams per packed. Find out where to find liquid (no carb) sources of sucralose (Splenda). Next: Foods Forbidden on Induction, and What To Eat After Induction

Low-Carb Vegetables~

 Getting Started~

Low-Carb Vegetables List

The Best and Worst Vegetables on a Low-Carb Diet

By Laura Dolson

Updated August 19, 2013

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Most vegetables are encouraged on low-carb diets. If you are considering using organic vegetables, check out this list of which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticides to help you guide your choices.

Quick Tip to Help You Remember Which Veggies Have the Most and Least Carbs

Low-Carb Vegetables

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate per serving, but most are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link.

 

Low-Carb Vegetables

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate per serving, but most are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link.

• Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb)
• Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc.
• Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
• Radicchio and endive count as greens
• Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
• Bok Choy
• Bamboo Shoots
• Celery
• Radishes
• Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
• Mushrooms
• Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
• Jicama
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Okra
• Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
• Green Beans and Wax Beans
• Fennel
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Peppers
  • Green Bell Peppers
  • Red Bell Peppers
  • Jalapeno Peppers
• Summer Squash
• Zuchinni
• Brussels Sprouts
• Scallions or green onions
• Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
• Tomatoes
• Eggplant
• Tomatillos
• Artichokes
• Turnips
• Pumpkin
• Rutabagas
• Spaghetti Squash
• Celery Root (Celeriac)
• Carrots
• Onions
• Leeks
• Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables)

Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables

The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:

• Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group)
• Beets
• Peas
• Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut
• Water Chestnuts
• Parsnips
• Potatoes in all forms
• Sweet Potatoes
• Corn
• Plantains

Eating Healthy~

We have been canning healthy foods such as Tomatoes, Pickles and freezing the Green Beans. We Have frozen Peaches and Apples. Also I have made several pints of Relish from our Peppers and Cucumbers. I add the best Onions in my recipe. They are Vadalia Onions! I wanted to tell you that I tried to make Tomato Preserves from our Yellow Tomatoes. The second try turned out pretty good!

I hope that my family likes them too!

Miami Heart Institute Diet

 

  Our Motto: Eat to Live not Live to Eat~     Miami Heart Institute Diet       Lose 10 lbs. in 3 days. It must be follwed exactly.

1ST DAY

BREAKFAST: Black coffee or tea, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 slice of toast, 2T peanut butter

LUNCH: 1/2 cup tuna, 1 slice toast, coffee or tea

DINNER: 2 slices any type meat (about 3 oz) 1 cup string beans, 1 cup beets, 1 small apple, 1 cup vanilla ice cream

2ND DAY

BREAKFAST: 1 egg, 1/2 banana, 1 slice toast, black coffee or tea

LUNCH: 1 cup cottage cheese, 5 saltine crackers

DINNER: 2 hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

3RD DAY

BREAKFAST: 5 saltine crackers, 1 slice chedder cheese, 1 small apple, black coffee or tea

LUNCH: 1 hard boiled egg, 1 slice toast

DINNER: 1 cup tuna, 1 cup beets, 1 cup cauliflower, 1/2 cantalope, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
The diet works on chemical breakdown and is proven. Do not vary or substitute any of these foods. Salt and pepper may be used, no other seasonings. Where no quantity is given, there are no restrictions, other than common sense. This diet is to be used 3 days at a time.
In 3 days you will lose 10 lbs. After 3 days of dieting you can eat normal food, but do not overdo it. After your 4 days normal eating, start back on your diet. You can lose up to 40 lbs in a month if you stick to it.
This is a safe diet. Remember, do not snack in between meals.
A key to successful dieting is not to reward yourself for every pound you lose.

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Hello dear ones, we weighed this morning. My sweetheart lost five pounds in January and I would be stretching it if I said that I lost two! So,,,I have gotta get more serious about this eating to loose much needed pounds!

Our Motto is "Eat to live not live to eat!

Foods to Eat on the Mediterranean Diet

high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten eggs are consumed zero to four times a week wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts

"Mediterranean" Diet

What is the "Mediterranean" diet? There's no one "Mediterranean" diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Diets vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets. But the common Mediterranean dietary pattern has these characteristics: high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten eggs are consumed zero to four times a week wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts Does a Mediterranean-style diet follow American Heart Association dietary recommendations? Mediterranean-style diets are often close to our dietary recommendations, but they don’t follow them exactly. In general, the diets of Mediterranean peoples contain a relatively high percentage of calories from fat. This is thought to contribute to the increasing obesity in these countries, which is becoming a concern. People who follow the average Mediterranean diet eat less saturated fat than those who eat the average American diet. In fact, saturated fat consumption is well within our dietary guidelines. More than half the fat calories in a Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fats (mainly from olive oil). Monounsaturated fat doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels the way saturated fat does. The incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean countries is lower than in the United States. Death rates are lower, too. But this may not be entirely due to the diet. Lifestyle factors (such as more physical activity and extended social support systems) may also play a part. Before advising people to follow a Mediterranean diet, we need more studies to find out whether the diet itself or other lifestyle factors account for the lower deaths from heart disease.

The First Day of January "Weigh Day"

I will be getting a recent picture of us posted real soon!

Thursday, Nov.8,2012 16 Fat-Burning Foods and Drinks Dieting, not dieting. It is always something. However, there are some special foods that work in the fight against belly fat, or any other fat for that matter. Some of these foods, or drinks might just be able to get you over that hurdle or plateau. It is just nice to know what these foods can do, and you can use them to your advantage and weight-loss benefit. Fruits Grapefruit: Grapefruit is full of soluble fiber so it helps to slow down your digestion process, and help keep you from reaching for that second helping and helps to make you feel full. Watermelon, Apples, Pears: These fruits are full of water and take over the space that your stomach leaves open for food, thus, making you feel full faster. Berries: Many of us have an out of control craving for some sugar or sweets. Blackberries, strawberries and blueberries can help you curb that craving. Especially if you eat them frozen. It can fool your temptation into thinking it ate something sugary. Veggies Cucumber: These crunchy and refreshing veggies can help to curb your need for crunch. Cucumbers have very few calories and actually really good for your health. It can help stave off liver disease and pancreatic cancers. It can also make your hair and nails look healthy because they contain so many minerals. Great for dips and salsa or just add the crunch to a salad or sandwich. Hot peppers: There have been many studies shown that hot things curb your appetite. A good choice is cayenne pepper, spicy habaneros or jalapenos. Hot peppers also comprise the compound capsaicin, which speeds up the metabolism. Celery: If you’re a self-proclaimed snacker, and NEED that crunch, celery will be your best friend. Not only does it satisfy the need to eat something, but it has virtually no calories (one cup of celery equals a measly nineteen calories). If it is just too flavorless for you, give fat-free cottage cheese, guacamole, or fat-free black bean dip a try. Protein Greek yogurt: I am sure you have all seen your regular yogurt brands branching out and starting to make Greek yogurt. It is so thick and creamy that it is easy to replace some full fat items with it. It has also been shown to keep you satisfied longer. Greek yogurt also takes time to leave your stomach so you feel full longer. Eggs: I love eggs, and they have a bad wrap. If you start off your day with one, you have already had 7 grams of protein. It will continue to digest throughout your morning and keep you feeling satisfied. Try hard boiled egg if you are in a rush out the door. Fish: We all know that fish has the omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that our body needs, but did you know that Wild salmon, tuna and sardines help make your body more responsive to the fat-burning hormone leptin and also helps suppress your appetite. Beverages Green tea: Multiple studies have recommended green tea for when you’re trying to shed pounds because it can motivate the body to burn abdominal fat. It's made up of a type of phytochemical called catechins, which can assist the metabolism. Coffee: From a previous post - Caffeine Proven To Boost Weight Loss, we learned a lot about the benefits and the metabolism boost. Just make sure you don't get the Frappuccino, or you may not see a difference. Here is a list of Starbucks Drinks that are All Under 190 Calories. Great for when you are counting your calories, but you need that caffeine fix! Ice cold water: Drink eight to ten glasses of ice cold water a day to burn 250 to 500 calories! Your body goes into overdrive trying to heat the water back up to your normal body temperature. Iced Tea or adding some packets of flavoring of your choice like Emergen-C also does the trick. Grains Quinoa: This is one of the healthiest of the grains. It contains 5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein per cup. Throw in some steamed veggies and you have a dinner that is satisfying and good quality for your digestion. Oatmeal: The steel-cut oats are what you are looking for. You can add your sugar to your liking and be in control of how much. You can also add cinnamon and nutmeg for the flavor without adding sugar. The oatmeal will keep you full and hydrated. Crispbreads: Whole grains are where it makes the difference. Rye crackers help to keep your belly fat at bay. Spices Cinnamon - Surprising Slimming Secret - Cinnamon breaks down blood sugar that could turn to fat. It also helps lower blood glucose levels. Too much blood glucose creates insulin that flows into the blood stream and turns excess calories into fat. Wednesday, August 01, 2012,,, copied: http://www.mythirtyspot.com/2011/08/18-fat-burning-foods-and-drinks.html

A Day to Weigh~

I stepped on my bathroom scales this morning and I still weigh the same 168 pounds. :(  I MUST TRY HARDER!

Our motto is still the same! "Eat to Live, not Live to Eat!"

I am ready to get back on my eating healthy way of life to loose more of my weight.

A Prayer For Weight Loss

Father God, I come to you in the precious name of Jesus that you will perform a miraculous healing in my life concerning my desire to lose weight. Thank you Lord that nothing is impossible with you and that you can help take away my desire to overeat and fill the voids within me that cause me to seek food as a substitute.

Lord, touch my mind right now, help me to see what causes me to overeat, give me a strong desire to want to take care of my body and see it as you do Lord. Help me to make the right food choices and touch my mind with creativity concerning food and what I eat. May I be restored to divine health again.

As I strive to do this Lord, please bless all within me - my cells, and my metabolism - that they will function properly so I can lose the weight. And let me take it one day at a time and not worry about anything else but the cares of the day that I woke up to.

Thank you Father for loving me enough to help me through this.

Amen.

This is my husband and me last year. We have been a couple for 49 years! Forty-seven of them we have been married.

Day one~

You know they eat properly

if they can find their right food!