[JJ216]

218.6lbs... yippieee

[JJ216]

217 lbs today

[Bl13cw]

Originally Posted by JJ216

217 lbs today

Nice, JJ!

I'm just starting this diet also so seeing your progress is inspiring! We are about the same weight, I'm 5'7" and 218 lbs.

I used Nutrisystem early this year to help lose 25 lbs -loved the not-so-much thinking aspect- but burned out on the boxed food after a few months. I've gained back 5. Saw the Simple Diet and love the idea. Over the years I was successful with WW and HCG but only when I had time to be completely obsessed with dieting. This simple diet has the easy aspects of NS, with lower cost and yummier foods, without having to be obsessed, which I flat out don't have time for.

I hope to see more of your progress.

-Becky

[JJ216]

Originally Posted by Bl13cw

Nice, JJ!

I'm just starting this diet also so seeing your progress is inspiring! We are about the same weight, I'm 5'7" and 218 lbs.

I used Nutrisystem early this year to help lose 25 lbs -loved the not-so-much thinking aspect- but burned out on the boxed food after a few months. I've gained back 5. Saw the Simple Diet and love the idea. Over the years I was successful with WW and HCG but only when I had time to be completely obsessed with dieting. This simple diet has the easy aspects of NS, with lower cost and yummier foods, without having to be obsessed, which I flat out don't have time for.

I hope to see more of your progress.

-Becky

Hey Becky.... 216 lbs today...I tried the nutisystem as well..too expensive. I would love to hear about your progress...
JJ

[gettingbackinmyjeans]

JJ.... are you still on this diet? I am thinking about starting it. Can you give me a run down of what you're eating daily? I am 5'5 and around 205lbs right now. This seems super simple and my husband is wanting to do an eating plan with me. I can't keep up with calories or points so I think this might be a good option. Would love to do this with you.

[JJ216]

Originally Posted by gettingbackinmyjeans

JJ.... are you still on this diet? I am thinking about starting it. Can you give me a run down of what you're eating daily? I am 5'5 and around 205lbs right now. This seems super simple and my husband is wanting to do an eating plan with me. I can't keep up with calories or points so I think this might be a good option. Would love to do this with you.

Yes.... in the morning I have a special K shake and usually some strawberries or grapes.... for lunch a frozen meal under 300 calories with some cucumbers or a salad.... the same for dinner.... I'll have sugarfree jello or fruit for dessert...it has really worked for me so far... and I enjoy trying all the different frozen meals.

[gettingbackinmyjeans]

JJ,
are you having the three shakes or just one in the morning? Using any bars?

[JJ216]

Originally Posted by gettingbackinmyjeans

JJ,
are you having the three shakes or just one in the morning? Using any bars?

I usually just have one shake...but if I was craving something sweet in the evening I would definitely have another shake... love love love the chocolate shakes

[EJT]

Is this an active thread? My husband and I are doing the Simple diet and would love to hear from others.

[Tj32]

Is anyone still doing this? I think I am going to try it. I need some motivation.

[EJT]

Yes, my husband and I are both doing it. It is so easy.

[MyKidsandMyCat]

Must you have three shakes a day? They are a bit costly so to reduce the amount would be great.

[teewine]

I'm starting on this plan today. 2 shakes and 4 FVS down.

[Harriette]

This is totally my "bar" diet as my friends call it. I substitute bars for shakes because I HATE shakes...a day looks like this: smart ones breakfast sandwich, bar for snack at 9. Lunch bar at noon, snack bar at 2:30 and dinner is a frozen entrée with desert a frozen greek yogurt. I do free choice ocean spray juice (watered down 1 part juice to at least 2 parts water). 1200-1400 calories a day. Fitness class 6 days a week, hikes when the weather cooperates at least once a week and I work my horse 6 days a week.

problem is, when I go off it I eat like mad and gain it back. I am great at LOSING but lousy at maintaining

I lose a solid 10lbs a month this way. I can gain 10-15 lbs a month when I am binging. I have to figure out the balance part because it seems I am either ON or I am eating KFC. There is no middle ground.

[teewine]

I think part of my problem is that I do not have a consistent schedule. I go to sleep / wake up at different times almost every day. Then sometimes I take naps too. Completely screws me up.

Any who today I had

Shake 1 - Vanilla Shake w/ banana

Shake 2 - Chocolate Shake w/ cherries.

Shake 3 - progresso light beef pot roast soup

Entree 1 - lean cuisine BBQ chicken plus some canned green beans

Snack 1 - apple

Snack 2 - orange

Snack 3 - zone chocolate mint bar

I still have an entree to go... and I'm looking forward to it! I'm a bit hungry, but this seems doable. I'm going to have to watch those bars though.

I might take Harriette's lead and use bars instead of shakes. I like them a lot better.