tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post2448897999406204157..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Over 10 Pounds Gone – And Still Counting DownAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-2471157040209969962012-06-04T06:51:08.352-05:002012-06-04T06:51:08.352-05:00Glad to hear it's working out for you. I mysel...Glad to hear it's working out for you. I myself have been on a low sugar diet for a while now and I find that alone makes such a difference.MathewKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14385674205383405783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-77073401418772105622012-06-02T04:28:07.252-05:002012-06-02T04:28:07.252-05:00Z,
I don't eat only THEIR foods, called IPs. ...Z,<br />I don't eat only <b>THEIR</b> foods, called IPs. <br /><br />I must have three IPs a day. The cereal and the powdered protein drinks can be made into different forms: for example, the cereal into a pancake (with Walden Farms syrups -- such as blueberry, strawberry, or maple) and certain powdered protein mixes into something called a mug cake. New recipes are coming out all the time, so there is plenty of variety if one wants to do that kind of thing. At first, for the first 4 weeks or so, I didn't change the forms of the IPs. But when I got a craving for a brownie, my friend made a chocolate mug cake for me. Mr. AOW tried a piece and has been clamoring for more ever since.<br /><br />One is supposed to have 4 cups of vegetables a day, but it's all I can do to consume 3 cups of veggies a day. No "whites" allowed, such as potatoes or pasta, as well as carrots or sweet potatoes. I gussy up the soup mixes (Very creamy!) with vegetables I add. Yesterday, I had the chicken soup with 1 cup of asparagus and 1 cup of green beans. Lettuce is unlimited, so a salad is part of the daily routine; the Walden Farms dressings make salads feasible and more palatable.<br /><br />In addition to the above, for the evening meal (or for lunch), one must have 5-8 oz. of protein that one fixes: steak, shrimp, chicken, swordfish, etc. Last night, I have sirloin tips cooked in barbecue sauce and a salad.<br /><br />It's actually easy to have dinner out, particularly at my favorite restaurant, Ruby Tuesday.<br /><br />Another mandate is a minimum of 64 oz. of water a day.<br /><br />Most of the IPs are liquid of some sort, but there are also puddings, snack bars, chocolate puffs, lemon puffs, chips, etc. Mr. AOW gets one of those snacks a day even though he isn't on the diet (yet); he loves <b>ALL</b> the IPs because they don't taste like diet food.<br /><br />Following the Ideal Protein Diet, I lost 2 inches in my waist in less than 2 weeks! <b>THAT</b> is a big deal on someone of my frame! A couple of the IPs target cellulite specifically, so I'm losing inches where I want to lose inches -- <b>AND WITHOUT EXERCISE</b>.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-7933509189843618702012-06-01T22:47:23.192-05:002012-06-01T22:47:23.192-05:00Dang it! You found me out, Mr. AOW. I just can'...Dang it! You found me out, Mr. AOW. I just can't be careful enough these days. :-)Black Sheephttp://www.newsbleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-87440799840429184232012-06-01T22:39:56.144-05:002012-06-01T22:39:56.144-05:00So you eat all their food, etc? I mentioned Nutri...So you eat all their food, etc? I mentioned NutriSlim recently and I meant Nutrisystems..sorry.<br /><br />Do you gussy their food up with fruits and vegetables of your own?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-80962265118163534782012-06-01T16:49:55.432-05:002012-06-01T16:49:55.432-05:00I wish that they did pay Mrs. AOW for talking abou...I wish that they did pay Mrs. AOW for talking about this diet. She is raving about the diet all the time!<br /><br />I thought she looked fine before the diet. But she was not happy about those few extra pounds. I admit that she looks even better now. She better not get real skinny, though. I have never found skinny women very attractive.Mr. AOWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993554238274262804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-22474675348525985742012-06-01T11:37:21.729-05:002012-06-01T11:37:21.729-05:00They DID pay you for that? But hey, I thought you ...They DID pay you for that? But hey, I thought you looked great in a swimsuit anyway. (Don't tell the Mr.)Black Sheephttp://www.newsbleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-38501683176419479632012-06-01T10:39:51.868-05:002012-06-01T10:39:51.868-05:00Way to go, AOW! I'll have play and translate t...Way to go, AOW! I'll have play and translate the videos for my wife. She is always trying to drop a few pounds and she has not had much success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-64796211198001653192012-06-01T10:38:36.855-05:002012-06-01T10:38:36.855-05:00Way to go, AOW! I'll have play and translate t...Way to go, AOW! I'll have play and translate the videos for my wife. She is always trying to drop a few pounds and she has not had much success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-84778469963546657132012-06-01T09:10:40.307-05:002012-06-01T09:10:40.307-05:00I'm doing weight watchers.I'm doing weight watchers.Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-83163893824995420602012-06-01T07:51:30.470-05:002012-06-01T07:51:30.470-05:00FT,
Oh, yes, that first week was hell.
But my min...FT,<br />Oh, yes, that first week was hell.<br /><br />But my mind was made up.<br /><br />I did have to change food coaches. The one I had just didn't know what she was doing -- and actually endangered my health by allowing me to burn both muscle and fat. Yesterday I spent the day going to and consulting with a food coach who is some 45 minutes away. Worth the effort! And because I never cheat while on a food regimen, I will have to see him only every 2 weeks -- very doable, now that classes for this term have ended.<br /><br />PS: I'm staring to like the way my body looks right now. Now I won't "feel bad" when I go to the swimming pool. <b>AND</b>I look 10 years younger, too. No kidding! What a nice touch for our upcoming 40th wedding anniversary, huh? (Except that the waitress will think that I am Mr. AOW's daughter. Oh, well.<br /><br />PPS: I just have to be in good shape if Mr. AOW undergoes cataract surgery.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-58850737283649933282012-06-01T07:46:23.023-05:002012-06-01T07:46:23.023-05:00Silverfiddle,
I don't have all that much weigh...Silverfiddle,<br />I don't have all that much weight to lose; the problem is "that time of life." But I <b>KNEW</b> that it would benefit me to drop at least 15 pounds. Once I've lost 20 pounds, I will re-evaluate to see if it's time to stop. Having once flirted with anorexia, I won't go <b>THERE</b> again!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-33908824635048952302012-06-01T07:44:31.120-05:002012-06-01T07:44:31.120-05:00Debbie,
The Walden Farms syrups are delicious! I ...Debbie,<br />The Walden Farms syrups are delicious! I bought the blueberry one.<br /><br />Mr. AOW, who is diabetic, loves that blueberry syrup mixed in with cottage cheese and blueberries. No carbs and no calories in that syrup! And it tastes like any blueberry syrup you've ever loved.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61614221247742724222012-06-01T07:42:57.674-05:002012-06-01T07:42:57.674-05:00Good for you, AOW! I know it was difficult at the ...Good for you, AOW! I know it was difficult at the beginning, but I'm glad you've persevered. Patience, determination and good character are sure to work together to achieve lasting success.<br /><br />KUTGW!*<br /><br />~ FreeThinke<br /><br />________________________<br />* <b>KUTGW</b> means <b>Keep Up The Good Work</b> just in case you didn't know. ;-) - FTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-703930153485325862012-06-01T07:41:25.683-05:002012-06-01T07:41:25.683-05:00I'm glad you found something that works for yo...I'm glad you found something that works for you. I have always been thin but as middle age moved in I did start to gain a few pounds. I've always been careful, if I gain 5 - 10 pounds over my 'feel good' weight, then I cut back on sugar and fat, walk more. We have a treadmill an I think power walking on it does more to trim down the waist, thighs and belly than any other exercise, at least for me.<br /><br />Log Cabin has a sugar free syrup that tastes like the real thing and is sweetened with Splenda. <br /><br />Contrary to what some people believe, a person would have to eat a house full of artificial sweeteners before they would have any adverse reactions, so I use Splenda.<br /><br />Keep up what works and I'm so glad you feel better. Be very careful as you start exercise not to hurt your back.<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepad.comRight Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-31493821234445501422012-06-01T07:37:53.029-05:002012-06-01T07:37:53.029-05:00Alright! Great positive story for a Friday!
It&...Alright! Great positive story for a Friday! <br /><br />It's great to hear how positive you are about it. Attitude can carry you on to further success.<br /><br />Congratulations on the milestone and keep up the good work!Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.com