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Courtney26

Start Weight:	(12 Jan 08) 230.0 lb
Current Weight:	(11 Sep 09) 185.4 lb
Goal Weight:	170.0 lb

following: Atkins
performance: losing 2.3 lb a week

Well it's been a year so it's time to update this bad boy! The profile pic is of me (left) and my cousin at my brother's wedding reception. I said in my last bio that one reason for losing weight is so that I could be a hot bridesmaid at my brother's wedding. I successfully dropped 40 lbs before his big day. A small victory in my big war against fat! This is my year to get down to my goal weight. I'm highly motivated, and realistic about my goal. I'm going to be in another wedding December of '09 and I'm the maid of honor. If I have it my way I will be at my goal well before the wedding. I'm at the gym 4-5 days per week. I do 30 minutes of cardio, abs, and a differnt muscle group each day. (ie legs, arms, back, etc) I'm following the diet, exercising, and drinking only water. It is working well. Wish me luck! :-)

FatSecret member since: 12 Jan 08

Courtney26's Weight History

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	Butterfly30 on diet Atkins
	last weighin: losing 1.0 lb a week

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Courtney26's cookbook

cals: 736kcal | fat: 61.10g | carbs: 9.54g | prot: 36.59g

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Cream cheese and sausage stuffed hot peppers.

cals: 171kcal | fat: 12.09g | carbs: 9.70g | prot: 7.58g

Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake

An Atkins substitution for Mac and Cheese that can also be made with broccoli.

cals: 291kcal | fat: 20.38g | carbs: 2.49g | prot: 23.67g

Fried Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella fried cheese sticks with pork skins.

cals: 165kcal | fat: 7.25g | carbs: 2.42g | prot: 23.20g

Baked Tilapia

Tilapia coated with light mayo and seasonings - a great way to enjoy fish.

cals: 580kcal | fat: 46.39g | carbs: 5.27g | prot: 33.77g

Ragu Meatloaf

This meatloaf has the flavors of an Italian ragu.

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Courtney26's latest posts

Questions to all other low-carb dieters...
I too have a family member that is in the medical field. She is constantly telling me how horrible a low carb life style is for the heart. What she wasn't prepared for the first time we spoke of this was the fact that I have read the Atkins book in it's entirity. The example that really struck me that I found in the book was the reference to cavemen. They were not exposed to refined sugars and carbs so saw few problems with obesity and diabetes. I also remember the point that was made that there is a direct coorelation between the induction of said foods and the obesity/ diabetes epidemic throughout the world.

Although I think it's pitiful that anyone should have to defend a diet that is working for them, I do believe that being educated on your diet of choice will fend off the naysayers.

posted 13 Aug 2008, 14:43

Guar / Xanthan
I have lots of recipes that call for guar or Xanthan. Where can I find this? One cook book that I have recommends that you keep it in a shaker near the stove to thinken sauces without the use of flour.

posted 26 Jul 2008, 11:34

Vanilla shakes
The raspberry shake sounds even better than the vanilla ones I have been drinking in the morning! I will definatley try it this weekend.

I'm glad to hear they are not used as meal replacement. I thought my hunger a few hours after having my shake was due to my incredible appetite ( my appetite is an uphill battle). I will try a cheese stick to hold off the hunger until lunch time.

Have you made your raspberry shakes in advance? I get up really early (4:30 am) for work and I can't imagine having to run the blender at that hour. Perhaps I can mix it up the night before?

posted 03 Mar 2008, 12:55

Vanilla shakes
Are the Atkins shakes intended to be used as meal replacement or a snack? One in the morning for breakfast doesn't seem to curb my appetite until lunch. Maybe it will just take a few days to get used to.

posted 03 Mar 2008, 09:39

New Here
Welcome Dee! You can definatley leave the dinner table full on the Atkins Diet. Best of luck you and the hubby!

posted 02 Feb 2008, 18:04

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11 September 2009

I lost another weight loss competition at work, but I'm still going in the right direction!

on diet Atkins losing 2.3 lb a week

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05 September 2009

I think I can. I think I can!

on diet Atkins losing 0.4 lb a week

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