I just started the 6WBMO on Sunday. I'm 48 and have 40 to 50 lbs to lose. (It's been so long since I have been thin I don't know what weight I am shooting for!) I am a scale addict so I have weighed myself everyday and I am down 5 lbs in 3 days so that is very encouraging and will probably keep me honest for a while longer.
I gotta say though - the food is terrible!!! I'm doing the Rapid Result this week and I don't like white meat poultry, tuna, grapefruit, or mixed berries (this time of year they are really sour) and going without fat, salt and dairy is torturous for me! So forgive me if I get a little whiney.
My husband and I are going to Bonaire in February and I would like to be in a size 10 by then so this is calling for drastic measures. After that I can slow down and get on a more reasonable diet.
So I am curious - for those who have been on the diet for the entire 6 weeks - how did you do? Deb in NC
NCDeb, You should not start out your first 6 weeks doing the Rapid Results, that is not recommended. That is way too restrictive for your initial start. If you are having a problem with bland tasting food, Mrs. Dash is a lifesaver. There are many different varieties.
Sue - yes, there is alot of material to go through and it took me forever to sort it all out. I haven't done their exercises yet, still doing my own thing at the gym.
Deb - I didn't find the food too bad & once I started added eggwhites to oatmeal that made breakfast better. Was getting tired of plain oatmeal.
As I mentioned earlier I had a blow out & regained 4# but this week am back down to what I was at end of week 3 which was 10.2#. I wasn't as strict as I should have been, but still was pleased with the results.
My challenge is I am going on trip starting tomorrow for 1 week & it is all inclusive food & drinks. So hoping to behave somewhat & get in extra exercise.
I LOVE this program! I have lost 45 LB's and 25 inches. This is the easiest program ever after you get used to it. It took me 2 weeks to get the hang of it and the no salt thing was a big issue to start with. Now I cannot even stand salt at all. I have 5 -10 more to go but will eat this way for life. I lost 5 sizes too.
I say anyone doing the program, give it a good 2 weeks and always have your food prepared to eat at your scheduled times.
Wow TerryT!!! Great results!!! Congratulations!!! That is very encouraging.
bandit2 - are you adding raw eggwhites to the oatmeal before cooking? I exercise in the morning so I have been cooking the banana in with my oatmeal and adding corriander and cardamom and eating boiled egg whites. (Tried frying the slimey litte guys but with no oil they stuck to my non-stick pans!) Good luck on your vacation, and enjoy.
TurboMom38: Restrictive is an understatement considering what I am accustomed to eating. <g> Yesterday was the first day I wasn't starved to death! Actually I am doing the "Lose a Whole Dress/Pant Size by Friday' and my material suggests you start with that. (Purchased it almost a year ago.)
Yooper - Just realized your location - I have friends up there hunting this week! Have you sorted through all the stuff yet? My daughter is doing this with me and I 'let' her figure it out and she even calculated how much chicken/turkey/veggies we needed for the week.
I put 1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal in dish, add water & nuke on high for 1 minute, stir then add the uncooked eggwhite and nuke for another minute, then stir and add either some cinnamon or brown sugar-twin.
This makes it very creamy and I don't miss the milk at all.
Congrats on all the fabulous losses. I am off to Cuba today for 1 week and hopefully will OK with the food.
I finally got through all the stuff and got my book together (type B). Today I go grocery shopping for all of the stuff I need.
bandit2: Thanks for the reply and encouragement! Need as much as I can get . I think this will actually be fun as long as I keep in touch with the board.
NCDeb: Yes, my husband is at camp (boys will be going there soon) I thought this would be an ideal time to get started with no distractions. I've got a whole two weeks yahoo!! And being a B type, I can have turkey on Thanksgiving, too!
Well, I tried the oatmeal recipe this morning and I love it. Not quite like half and half but much better than plain. Will pick up some brown sugar twin and some Mrs Dash this weekend and that should help.
Yooper - I just love hunting season! Gives me a chance to read and catch up on my chick flicks!
NCDeb, I just wanted to show you where a BMOS said that it's not good for someone just starting out to do the 6 day MMO. It's on Provida's website, I have copied it for you below.
Hi everybody,
Just a note to those of you that are new to the 6 Week Body Makeover. After you do the quiz where you learn what body type you are, then you need to begin eating to that particular program by using your Fast Track Menu card.
Please, please, PLEASE do not begin using the 6 Day Mini Makeover!! Your body is going to be going through some changes, detoxing from sugar, salt, processed carbs and fats. You will experience many fabulous results from following your regular program. This plan, however, is meant for those who have been on plan and are trying to tweak their program or are going for a weekend goal (special event). It seems that when new members do the mini early on, that they MAY get good results that week, but then things slow way down for them. The mini is pretty calorie restrictive and may cause some so slow their metabolisms rather than speed it up. It can be FABULOUS for a quick weekend goal..to get into that smaller size
Also, another suggestion. If you want to get the attention of a Body Makeover Specialist (me, or any of the Associate BMOS) then it is sometimes helpful to post that in the Thread title or description. We do our best to scan the horizon for any postings that need our attention, but sometimes they slip past us! There are so many of you happy losers out there!!!
TurboMom - thanks for the info. The regular diet looks a lot more appetizing. I'll save the 6 day mini for times when I hit a plateau.
But they have a 'help page' somewhere? I have never been able to get on any of their help sections of the 6WBMO. The page where you log in will not come up, I get "the connection to my.provida.com has been terminated" error - and the 24/7 help I get a "page cannot be found" error. Do any of the rest of you have trouble accessing the site? I'm using Netscape and also tried Explorer.
NCDeb, Go to Provida's official site and then Forums, there is a lot of good information on there.
I didn't want to scare you away from the 6 day mini makeover, but I knew that it wasn't ideal to start with that. Maybe after your first 6 weeks when you are used to the program you can do it if you feel you need to.
I am down 10 lbs in my first 2 1/2 weeks. I knew that my weightloss would be a little slower because I am not doing the recommended exercise. I never used to exercise and I quite frankly hated exercise, but I found something that I love and I am sticking with it.
Thanks TurboMom - The forums clarified a couple of things. I had been trying to access through the 6WBMO site. I had a baked apple for a PM Snack and I was in heaven! The real deal will be much more pleasant.
I hate exercise too but I always feel so much better after I do something. I have never figured out why it is so hard to get up and move. Logically it doesn't make a bit of sense.
Right now I am doing 30 minutes on the Gazelle right after breakfast and will try to work up to an hour but I keep having weird little aches and pains pop up in different places. <g> Yesterday I started with the resistance band and want to work up to doing those 4 days a week. I roller skate outdoors once a week - well, right now it's about all I can do to just stay upright!
Hi MonaRae - I'm a B too. But aith all the body types you can use herbs, garlic, onions but no salt. Not even salt substitutes. It's a bit hard and tasteless the first couple of days but you will get used to it.
