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Forum: Metabolic Research Center 06-05-2009, 05:22 PM
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Posted By Meemo
Wow, I just looked back, looks like it's been...

Wow, I just looked back, looks like it's been about 6 weeks since I posted. Maybe that's why I've gone so far off track??? Man, I'm trying to get back with the program and it ain't easy. I know...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 06-05-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
The answer is a qualified yes - it depends a bit...

The answer is a qualified yes - it depends a bit on how sensitive you are to the carbs in the bread. If you can eat a deli sandwich on yummy deli bread and not be thrown into carb cravings, and you...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-20-2009, 11:55 AM
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Posted By Meemo
Oh my gosh, look at how gorgeous you look. That...

Oh my gosh, look at how gorgeous you look. That 7 lbs will be gone in no time (if it isn't already!)



Bonnie, hope you're feeling better by now. I'm sure it's all water retention for you,...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-15-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,695
Posted By Meemo
I rarely weighed in more than once a week at the...

I rarely weighed in more than once a week at the center, but I also weighed daily at home. I this is one of those "know yourself" situations. If you can stick to plan all week and are happy with...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-15-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By Meemo
Everyone's different, but some people do feel...

Everyone's different, but some people do feel tired the first few days - food is your body's fuel, and you're adjusting to a new "fuel mix". Truthfully, it's a better, healthier fuel mix, but your...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-10-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
So sorry to hear about your sister's problems and...

So sorry to hear about your sister's problems and your niece. :hug:
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-10-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
I'm here - still waiting for this stinkin' ankle...

I'm here - still waiting for this stinkin' ankle to let me get back out & walk again. I still haven't progressed to week 4 of stabilization - and haven't been in to the center either - but I woke up...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-10-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Denise, the day I started MRC I decided I wanted...

Denise, the day I started MRC I decided I wanted to maximize my chances of success, so I committed to walking 5-6 days a week. Started at about 2.5 miles (I'm a bit of a yo-yo exerciser so had done...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-03-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,284
Posted By Meemo
It depends on the multi-vitamin. The 3-a-day...

It depends on the multi-vitamin. The 3-a-day multis are specifically formulated for this program. I don't take them myself now, but I have taken them with no problem.
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 04-03-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
I'm late to this & it's probably answered...

I'm late to this & it's probably answered already, but it isn't calories (as in fat gained) - it's water weight from the extra sugar and the saline. I didn't gain from my colonoscopy, but I didn't...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-27-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
My short answer is "get rid of the clothes!!!" ...

My short answer is "get rid of the clothes!!!" Keeping those clothes is like giving yourself permission to gain the weight back. Sell them in a garage sale, take them to a consignment shop, take...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-25-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By Meemo
Don't worry about it. I think we have just...

Don't worry about it. I think we have just enough sugar & starch through the day to keep us out of anything more than maybe a trace (except for first thing in the morning when everyone's in ketosis...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-23-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Back from the wedding - eek. Not a good weekend...

Back from the wedding - eek. Not a good weekend - amazing how much damage you can do with 2 days of fast food & spending 12 hrs in the car - and I wasn't making the good choices with the fast food. ...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-20-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
It wasn't Cafe Pacifico, was it? (Holding my...

It wasn't Cafe Pacifico, was it? (Holding my breath here...)

And yep, pannekoeken is up there on my list of Dutch treats - a Sunday tradition when we were there. We'd go about once a month. DH...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-20-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By Meemo
Lots of water helps - and time. You're basically...

Lots of water helps - and time. You're basically "detoxing" if you're used to having lots of sugars & starches. It takes probably an average of 3 days or so.
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-18-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Meemo
Well, quitting obviously isn't the answer (unless...

Well, quitting obviously isn't the answer (unless you were unhappy with the program to begin with). Lots of people do it by phone. Unfortunately it may happen more with the media constantly scaring...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-18-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Glad you had fun - I was SO jealous! :p Hope you...

Glad you had fun - I was SO jealous! :p Hope you ate all the yummy Dutch treats I dream of when I remember our time over there! (Good thing I didn't know you were going in time to give you an...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-18-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Congrats on the milestone! I use the Lender's...

Congrats on the milestone! I use the Lender's bagels - not the tastiest bagels ever, then again that's kinda the point ;) And they aren't big enough to be a trigger for me. (I know I have an issue...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-18-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Love the new pic & the testimonial letter, and...

Love the new pic & the testimonial letter, and your reaction to running yesterday. I think the spring weather here is pulling me out of the February funk (finally :carrot:). My knee's acting up...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-15-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 27,545
Posted By Meemo
Cucumbers!!! Lots of cukes with some tomatoes &...

Cucumbers!!! Lots of cukes with some tomatoes & a little lettuce/spinach/broccoli/whatever. Sometimes I skip the lettuce altogether.
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-15-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 27,545
Posted By Meemo
Aw, thanks :hug: Love your new pic!

Aw, thanks :hug: Love your new pic!
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-15-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By Meemo
:welcome: and ::congrat: on losing 12 lbs! ...

:welcome: and ::congrat: on losing 12 lbs!

First of all, the "18 lbs in 6 weeks" is an average. Some will lose more, some less. Sadly, we aren't robots that can be programmed to lose exactly...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-12-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Meemo
I think it's hard for anyone else to provide...

I think it's hard for anyone else to provide motivation - because we're all motivated by different things. For me my biggest motivation is the $$ I've spent - it was part of my motivation to re-sign...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-12-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 26,436
Posted By Meemo
Well, the soda is in addition to the plain water...

Well, the soda is in addition to the plain water you're supposed to drink - not in place of it.
Bottom line, plain water is healthier. I don't necessarily buy the part about "your body processes...
Forum: Metabolic Research Center 03-12-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 39,901
Posted By Meemo
Ain't that the truth? My daughter was born in...

Ain't that the truth? My daughter was born in Holland - in a Dutch hospital - and we did have fun. We've said many a time we were in at the right time.

We were pretty poor too at first (I...
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