Wednesday weigh in

169.5 pounds

I must learn to love the fool in me the one who feels too much, talks too much, takes too many chances, wins sometimes and loses often, lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and gets hurt, promises and breaks promises, laughs and cries.
- Theodore Rubin, "Love Me, Love My Fool"

Weigh-in for Flat Belly Diet

After being on the 4 day Anti-bloat portion of the Flat Belly Diet, I weighed in @164.5.

I lost another pound.

I lost 1/2 inch in the waist and 1/4 inch in the chest. I gained 1/2 inches in the arms, calves and neck. No change in the hips and thighs.

I will stick this diet out.

This is day 5 and I have 27 days to go.

I will post results on Wednesdays...

Peace

Wednesday weigh-in

I weighed in@165.5.

Thank you Flat Belly Diet!

Wow a 4.5 pound loss in 4 days, well not 4 complete days.

I will weigh and measure myself tomorrow morning to see what the numbers are. I don't expect a big difference in weight. I am excited to see what my measurement will be. I think I have lost inches because my clothes feel better.

The last 3 and a half days have been a roller coaster ride. The first day of this diet started out a breeze. It ended with me feeling hungry and unsatisfied. I do have to admit that I did not drink a full recipe of Sassy water each day like I was suppose to.

The next day I wasn't starving but I wasn't as full as I usually feel. I began bleaching on the second day. I guess this was the anti-bloat working. I did drink more of the Sassy water. and I felt fuller in between meals.

My third day was a day filled with elation and frustration. I was on a high because I could feel the difference in my jeans. However, I have to admit that I felt a little light headed between lunch and dinner. After drinking about 16 ounces of Sassy water I felt better. So I think drinking the Sassy water is the trick to not feeling like I was on empty.

The forth day is almost over and I have to say it hasn't been a bad 4 day diet. I do feel like it eliminated a lot of bloat.

I need more than 1200 calories a day!

I need to drink more water!

I did not exercise at all and still have lost 4.5 pounds so far.

I have the rest of today and 28 more days to go. I am happy with the results so far...

Yeah me

"To follow, without halt, one aim: There's the secret of success."
-Anna Pavlova

Peace

Flat belly diet day 1

I made it through day 1 of the initial 4 days of the Flat Belly Diet. This is the four day anti-bloat portion of this diet. My total daily calories for these days is 1200. Then I will move up to 1600.

I am drinking this "Sassy water". It is lemons, cucumbers, mint leaves, and ginger mixed with water. It taste better than it sounds, even my kids said it doesn't taste as bad as it sounds. I am suppose to be downing 2 liters a day. This may be the hardest part. I normally drink about 8- 16 ounces of water every 2 days. Water is all I can drink... ugh.

I have to tell you, after eating breakfast and lunch I was pretty satisfied. I felt full and did not want to eat more. However, dinner and the smoothie (snack) has left me wanting more. I so plan on drinking the rest of the "Sassy water" and going to bed.

I can't believe I feel like I am starving right now. I actually feel like I am on a fast of sorts. I thought 1200 calories would be a breeze.

Oh yeah I weighted in @170...rut roh

By perseverance the snail reached the ark.
-Charles Haddon Spurheon

Peace

Gluten free doughnuts and buns

I made an attempt at gluten free doughnut holes and they actually turned out good. The next time I have a craving for doughnut holes I will just make me some...He he Ha ha

Now let's talk about the hamburger and hot dog buns...
Well they had a excellent flavor but they were very crumbly. I am going to tweak the recipe and see what happens.

I forgot to take pictures but I will the next time I make them...
We are using the buns crumbles for bread crumbles in my meatloaf and the kids are loving it.

The doughnut hole recipe was an adaptation of "Oster" bread machine's recipe for raised doughnuts...

Doughnut Holes

Flour Mixture:
3/4 cup White rice flour
3/4 cup Brown rice flour
3/4/ cup Potato starch flour
1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Baking powder

Mixed all ingredients in a large bowl. Place ingredients into bread pan in following order.

2/3 cup Buttermilk
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Soft Margarine
1 Egg
Flour Mixture
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
3 teaspoon Active Yeast

Set bread machine to dough cycle. When finished set dough on top of a warm oven and let rise for 45 minutes. Separate dough into small balls. Heat oil in a deep fryer about 2 to 3 inches deep. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain, then roll in powder sugar while warm and enjoy.

The mixture was not thick like dough, it was similar to thick cake batter...
So next time I might add 3/4 cup of tapioca flour or sweet rice flour to flour mixture and see if it is a thicker dough.

The recipe can probably be made without the bread machine...
I would mix the ingredients with a mixer and let it rise for 45 minutes. Punch the dough down and let it rise for another 45 minutes before separating dough into small balls.

My first gluten free experiment turned out pretty good this recipe is a keeper.

Peace