StaceyinLA Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Okay, maybe a LOT... My current fave pic of my precious dgs - I just love his little hillbilly teeth! ;-p Another cutie pic of him in grass for the first time (in Hawaii he gets plenty of beach time, but he's never really been in grass). And me, after about 6 weeks of no sugar (I was sending my girls a pic of my outfit - I normally don't take these types of photos of myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You are one hot grandma! And your dgs is adorable. I remember my ds first time in the grass---he didn't quite no what to make of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 And geez, I didn't realize how big those pics were! I reduced the size, or so I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Good God, he's a Gerber baby. And you are looking so very svelte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatMomof3 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You are one hot grandma! And your dgs is adorable. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Adorable kiddo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Good God, he's a Gerber baby. And you are looking so very svelte. No kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You are one hot grandma! And your dgs is adorable. I agree!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I will admit to being proud of myself for being the smallest I've been since HS. I can't believe what a difference the sugar thing has made! I've never been really overweight, but I have always lingered around 125 at 5'3. Now I'm around 110 and not really having to watch what I eat as long as I lay off the sugar. I've bumped my fruit intake up a bit, and I AM eating an occasional sandwich on wheat (just makes it easier to find something if I get in a bind). Now, as far as the cute grandson, I can't really take any credit for that, so I'll just have to agree that he's adorable!! :tongue_smilie: I can't wait to get them back here so I can hug on that little booger every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm currently trying to cut carbs and sugar and you are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have never really considered myself to be inspirational! I read a cheap book I got on my Kindle, called 30 Sugar Free Days. It probably isn't the best one out there, but I mainly needed lists of what to eat, and what NOT to eat (I knew a lot of it, but really didn't know which fruits/veggies to avoid). What I liked about his book is that he really doesn't push heavy meats or dairy, and that tied in nicely with my having been vegan. I have, of course, incorporated SOME meat, and am working my way toward eliminating that while making sure I am getting enough nutrients and calories. I love the way I feel without grains, and, though I've eaten a few sandwiches over the last month, I really want to work hard to be gluten-free all the time. What I now need is a gluten-free, sugar-free vegan cookbook! Man, talk about a dull life! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 What I now need is a gluten-free, sugar-free vegan cookbook! Man, talk about a dull life! :tongue_smilie: I just went out to my library's site to see if I could get the 30 Sugar Free Days book you mentioned and I saw a book called Dr. Gott's NoFlour NoSugar cookbook. I have no idea if it's any good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I found the one I mentioned in the Kindle store on Amazon. I can't remember where it was linked from. It isn't a long book, and cost about $7. It's The Complete Guide to 30 Sugar Free Days, by Dr. Scott Olson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You are lookin' fine, mama! And your grandson is a cutie. I've been trying to cut out sugar, too. I don't think I'll ever look like you, though. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I honestly didn't expect to wear a size 2 again, but the sugar thing (or lack thereof) has really made it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Your grandson looks like a GERBER baby and YOU look like his...... Grandmother? Naaaah!!!!!!!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Your grandson has beautiful eyes! Congrats on the weight loss, and on giving up sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I have to say, when I clicked on your thread, I thought it said a picture of your dogs!!:lol: He is one of the most beautiful babies I have seen!!! And you look stunning too! And I think you can take some credit for his good looks!!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 StaceyinLA would you care to share your "menu" for one day? I would like to cut sugar but with cutting breads and grains I'm not sure what to eat! Not sure I can eat just veggies all day every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 He is absolutely beautiful! And so are you, "Grandma". You look like you'd be his mom, not his grandma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 He has the most beautiful eyes!!! He's cute elsewhere too, but his eyes just struck me in the 1st picture! And you are one GORGEOUS gramma! By the time I'm a gramma, I'll be rocking and knitting on the front porch. But I started LATE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 He's adorable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Breakfast is usually one of the following: Smoothie - either 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 c plain Greek yogurt, 1 c blueberries and flax meal OR 1 c unsweetened almond milk, strawberries and blueberries, flax meal, spinach leaves and coconut oil. You could do any type of green smoothie really - just limit your fruits to berries to keep sugar down. I also eat a handful of raw nuts with my smoothie. Scrambled eggs topped with homemade salsa and avocado slices. Scrambled eggs done omelet-style with veggies (mushroom, green onion, peppers) Also, I'll occasionally do a crustless quiche with veggies, and maybe a lean sausage or something and have it prepped to bake in the morning. This is especially awesome when I'm gonna have guests. Granny Smith apple with almond or cashew butter. Anyway, that's usually what I pick from for breakfast. Lunch options Salad (I have gotten REAL creative with salads, doing berries, nuts, veggies, etc. - I usually use spinach leaves instead of lettuce, or I mix lettuce, spinach and kale) Celery sticks with tuna (I buy the Skipjack from WF and add a little veganaise, some purple onion, pepper and a dash of garlic powder) Celery sticks with hummus and other raw veggies. Celery sticks with nut butter. "Pizza" that I'm making with this "crust" made from chickpea flour. I just sauté a bunch of veggies/mushrooms and put some form of tomato (fresh or canned) in with the veggies, then pile it on the "crust" and eat. Stir-fry with similar veggies and maybe diced chicken. Any breakfast item if I didn't have it for breakfast that day. Leftovers Supper foods Various lean meats or lean meat dishes Beans (a super quick and easy favorite is a can of pintos drained with a can of mild ro-tel heated in a pot with a handful of fresh cilantro - serve in a bowl with half an avocado sliced on top - I LOVE this) Tacos (I will splurge on a fresh corn tortilla as long as I fill it with LOTS of protein and fresh fixins - keeps that bit of starch from going to sugar so fast. In addition, Mexican is my favorite food group :tongue_smilie: so it's something that really makes me happy.) Salads - SO many ways to do salads Grilled or steamed veggies (as a side, but I eat lots of veg, not so much meat) Fish filets sautéed with purple onion, red bellpepper and Portobello mushrooms Stir-fries Soups (I have a great tomato one that has chickpeas blended in) Quinoa Edamame salad (which I love to make and have leftover for lunch) I also try and keep boiled eggs on hand at all times for a quick, satisfying snack, or quick breakfast with a handful of nuts if I need to get out the door! Another thing I do is keep packets of Justin's nut butters in my car and if I know I'm gonna be on the roads, I'll grab an apple or some celery so I know I can have that for a snack. For drinks I do lime "flavored" Perrier for my fun drink, lots of water, and unsweetened tea. Whew! There's more, but this may give you some ideas to get started! Edited July 15, 2012 by StaceyinLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hoping pp that requested it will see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Wow, holy hot grandma! ;) You look great! And he is positively adorable. Love those eyes. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 You look fantastic and your gs is a cutie! I'd be no sugar right now but I'm BFing with no appetite and need to pack in the calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 What gorgeous eyes! He is a beautiful baby :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That is one adorable baby boy! So cute! And you look great! I've cut out the sugar and carbs too and lost 31 pounds now, still a work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 That is one adorable baby boy! So cute! And you look great! I've cut out the sugar and carbs too and lost 31 pounds now, still a work in progress. I bet you're looking and feeling GREAT!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thank you StaceyinLA - your list was very helpful! I need to cut sugars but it's a hard task when I love to cook and love desserts!!!! I've done pretty well the last few days but nearly as well as your meals describe. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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