[AngelOnHorseback]

Hi! I am new to the forum and starting a new life today. I have struggled with my weight since college, losing, gaining more, losing, and ballooning again. I am hoping this time I can take it off and keep it off. I have a daughter who turns 3 in a couple of weeks and want more energy to be able to play with her that I don't have now.

I am on a medically supervised low calorie (900 calories day) program to begin with, which I know will be difficult for the next few days until my body adjusts.

I look forward to becoming a part of this community.

[Leith]

Hello and Welcome! You've come to a good place with lots of supportive people.

I am on a medically supervised 700 calorie a day diet - basically all I eat are protein shakes. It is hard the first few days but then once my body went into keto it was easier - no hunger at all.

Looking forward to getting to know you!

[AngelOnHorseback]

Thank you Leith, and I am happy to hear things will get easier! This morning I found I was still very hungry, but I can handle it for a few days until I enter ketosis (so?). I am on 2 shakes a day and then a no carb, portion controlled dinner. I know the end result will be worth it

[Leith]

The end result is definitely worth it - great attitude! Make sure you drink lots of water too because that helps your body get rid of the fat you are losing.

[Jodaleeb]

Hi and nice to meet you. I'm sure that there will be plenty of support and advice here. I'm new too but I've joined a couple of challenges and ppl seem very nice

[Liliann]

with your efforts!!

[FinallyFree]

welcome!

[Corazon30]

I just started over again on the Ideal Protein diet. High protein low carb. Tomorrow will be the end of my first week. Talk about a challenge! I am looking forward to a healthier road though and i have a positive outlook that i can do it. Ill let y'all know how to do with weigh-in tomorrow morning. First week is always the highest, and i know I also felt a little swollen when i started lol.

We are all here for ya if you need a little boost and encouragement.

Dora

[AngelOnHorseback]

Thanks everyone

Corazon, I think what I am doing is similar to the ideal protein. I am seeing a local doctor run weight loss clinic. They sell protein packed meal replacement shakes and various food and snack stuff. They also have an all food plan. I chose the shakes to begin with for the convenience. I'm not sure what forum to go to as it is a stand alone clinic, not a chain.

The shakes are bariatrix vhp meal replacement. 35 grams protein per shake. My snacks are to be mainly protein (ie 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/3 c hummus with cup veggies). Dinner is 3-4 oz meat with 2 cups low glycemic veggies. No carb and no dairy beyond cheese and yogurt. Is that similar to the ideal protein?

Five days in I'm showing an 8lb loss. I don't go for weigh in at the clinic until May 8 so their scale may show different. I know the loss will slow down soon as my body adjusts. Most of the weight loss is likely water.

[asb88]

Hi Angelonhorseback, welcome, I'm new here too and looking for some support and accountability on my weight loss journey, it sounds like a nice place to be. I'm from Australia so I haven't heard about these shakes but your results sound great. I'm going to try and design some healthy meals (I'm a shocking cook unfortunately) but am going to add in your health snack ideas. Congratulations on your results so far!