It's Pretty Cool!!!
 

Hi All! Well, I'm approaching the end of my first day on the MT plan. It was darn good!!! I just finished my dinner, and I'll have my evening snack in a few hours. BTW, I'm a Type A metabolism. Oh, like you're shocked! Type A's have the slowest metabolisms. Oh, that's me!!! Breakfast was egg whites with salsa and oatmeal, snack was tuna mixed with blueberries (I swear, it was good), lunch was a taco salad (ground turkey flavored with garlic, tomato paste, chicken broth (low sodium), onion powder, cumin, and hot sauce--one cup of cole slaw--half cup rice--all mixed up and flavored with salsa), afternoon snack was the taco turkey and a nectarine, dinner was chicken stir fried in chick broth, garlic, mushrooms, cabbage, onion powder, salt free seasoning, wine over half cup of rice, and my night snack is still up in the air (but that tuna/bluberry thing was really good. Honest!!! I walked for 45 minutes and I did day one of my upper body band exercises. I'll do day one of the lower body tomorrow. Then I'll skip Wed., and do the exercises on Thur. and Friday. I teach, so I have a couple weeks before I go back. This arrived at the perfect time. Now I can get used to the program before I go back. This will help much. My weigh in will be every Monday (weighed in at 262), and I'll be honest about the progress. Good Luck to you all. Hope to hear more from you all. Thanks, Denise

An absessed tooth has waylayed me. :(

So forget about dieting this past weekend.

But I did make hubby his MT meals.

Me :( . I am sure my mouth will feel better
later. On the plus side. I am not eating much.

Hi Losers!
 

Denise, you did fabulous! (well, as far as
I know... I don't have my plan yet) :lol:
But I'm sure you wouldn't have published it
otherwise, eh? You know what? The tuna
and blueberry actually sounds good to me. (Is that your creation?) In fact, all your food sounds like food I like. How hard was it to determine your body type? Does it leave you with a question or is it really clear? Congrats on the exercise!!! We are going to do this, you know. Case closed. This is it!

Jenna... I'm so sorry about your abscess. Ouch!
I've been there so I know your pain. Take care and get well soon!

I know I'll find out soon... but can someone answer a question for me? Are okra and carrots allowed? The reason I ask is I have a lot on hand that need to be frozen. If they aren't allowed, I'll give them away.
Thanks for your help!

Waiting impatiently...
deb

Hi Everyone!!

Sorry I've been missing for a few days...been SOOOO busy!

I started the program yesterday...I had a perfect eating day. You know how you're supposed to set short & long term goals on this thing? Well my first short term goal is to eat perfect for 1 week. That would be an accomplishment for an avid "cheater" on diets.

God Loves You- I personally think the hotness & sweating can be due to an increased metablolism...try drinking more water to try to keep that internal furnace cooled off!

Hey Jill...back from the Jersey shore? Hope it was nice...wanted to wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Deb...Hello! and welcome to our little group...we're very glad to have you! Shipping for me took 2 weeks after I ordered...I think it depends where you live...comes UPS ground...snail mail bigtime! Good job on your weight loss so far! You've got a great attitude, just stay committed! We can do it! (I'm finally starting to believe that myself...I've been dieting FOREVER!)

Hey Jenna...sorry about that tooth...I'll be sending prayers (from Buffalo, NY - near Niagara Falls). You'll get back on track, don't worry!

Denise...way to go on that fantastic start! You go girl! I started yesterday too, but didn't get my exercise in. Today.....

NCMom- Hello & nice to meet you. Most of us here have just started this program within the last few weeks/days, so it's hard to list results just yet. From what I can tell, I think it will work, but how quickly (for myself) I don't know. The program lays out nicely how & what to eat, and how & what to do for Cardio (walking) and toning (exercise bands). Do I think all the materials are worth $180 (w/shipping)? No way, but I was willing to pay to get the structure of the program. That's what I need to be successful...structure & limitations...or else I go hog wild. (I loved weight watchers, but I truly lived their motto of "No foods a no-no")

Well everyone, the only thing I can see as a problem for me on this program is
1) What else can I do with chicken? When I reheat chicken, it seems to take on this new flavor that I don't like very much. Any ideas? and
2) It seems like all I've been doing the last 2 days is cooking! to pre-prepare meals. There's not enough room in my fridge for all this stuff...and I don't want to eat the same thing everyday for a week, so does that mean I've got to cook every night! I guess I just got to get in the flow of things.

Sorry for the book today...wanted to get back to everyone. Also, I will be weighing in and posting that on Mondays...so keep me acountable girls!

Signing off....
Lana
216 start/216 current/130 goal

Well I at least hit my goal
 

I got down under 150. I'm at 149 this is my one week. I know I'm eating too much salt. I never realized how much sodium is in the processsed food we eat. Hi everyone. Good Luck on receiving and starting the new way of eating Chicken. With Salsa! I haven't done much experimenting put I think I want to try maybe some chicken francise'. I'll dip it in eggwhite then cook it with lemon juice. At least it won't be salsa. The first week is ok but you do need a little variety. Maybe I'll go and find some chicken recipes on line. They do have some low fat and diet sites with chicken. Good Luck to all and keep up the good work. I'm trying to hit my goal this week of sticking to the diet. I had Birthday cake. It was only half a small slice and I felt very guilty. I also went out to eat, I ate chicken and only half what I was served but still, it's only a week.
Jill

:dizzy:

Now I Know I Can Do This!!!
 

Hi All! I am officially starting my third day of MT. Thanks for being my friends and journal. Last night I went to the Dodger game. My cousin received free tickets, so just the girls went. I haven't been to a Dodger game in over five years. The only reason I ever went was to people watch and eat. I'm truly not a baseball fan. I ate my dinner at home, and then I brought my evening snack to the game (2 oz. chix breast, 1 peach, some carrots). My group was very supportive of me as they sucked down their Dodger Dogs, garlic fries, and ice cream sandwiches. But I held firm. It may have been my paranoia, but I swear every food vendor at Dodger Stadium made a point of going up and down my aisle displaying their wares at least five times each. I realized I was so being tested! Thank God I passed! I think if I can handle that, I can handle anything. My little sister came (She's 22, I'm 41). She has lost much weight on Weight Watchers, but she was really bad last night. On the way home she said "You should be glad you didn't break down. I feel like I have a brick in my stomach." She was actually grossed out. I believe last night's ridiculously obvious food temptations were my sign. I vow to get through this "health program" (that's what I'm calling it from now on since the word "diet" hasn't helped all these years), and I will be strong. I will call it a "health program" because that's exactly what it is for me. Before weight was an issue of vanity for me. Now, as I push age 42, it has become an issue of health. At 262 lbs. and a 280 cholesterol count, I really have no choice now. I know all of you will get me through, and I will be there for all of you. Be strong! If I can resist the food orgy that passed before my eyes last night, anyone can!!! See you, Denise
:nono: :nono: :nono: :D

Hello everyone!

I truely understand your little sister denise. I did a bag of chocolate covered almonds a week or so ago one nite and :o
did I feel bad. They lay on my stomach like a bunch of little bricklets ;).

So I have done my bad thing and found out my body truely likes this diet....go figure. :D

Anyway I have an announcement 9lbs down. And you know what? It has been an easy 9lbs. Now for the next 70-80 wooo-hooo.

I just keep going towards perfection. It has made me concious of what I eat when I eat out and helped me make saner choices.

Oh yes I found the yahoo club @ http://*************.com/group/6weekbodymakeover
If you join you can get a daily email of what has been posted as well as post yourself.

JENNA!!!
 

JENNA!!!

9 Pounds!!! Ohmigod, that is fantastic! I guess there's something to this! I am proud of you. I hope I can live up to that! It's always good to have an idol. I was on some message board today and a woman told another woman that she was sending her MT plan back for the refund. Her Reason: She has over 100 lbs. to lose and it's too restrictive. My question is: What does she have to lose? When you're over 100 lbs. overweight, you need to be restrictive. I personally don't find it restrictive at all if I get a bit more creative with food prep. This woman wants the magic pill we've all been looking for all our lives. I have finally come to the realization that it doesn't exist. What does exist in ALL of us somewhere deep down inside is willpower, commitment, and the desire to look and feel good. I think I'll continue. Enough said. Powerfully Yours, Denise

hello!!!
 

Hi All! Well, it's day 5 of MT and I feel great. The first couple days were tough--tired, irritable, headache, hunger--but I think that is quite normal for anyone who's been eating a ton of crapola and then goes on a strict "health program." My energy level is really high, my head is clear, I'm not consistently hungry, and I'm in a pretty good mood. Think about it? There is no, and I mean NO, sugar in my life. I think those first couple of days was my body going through detox. That makes all the sense in the world. Plus, I've cut way, way down on my carbs. And what do carbs eventually turn into--SUGAR!!! Oh, I finally get it!!! I was born a carbo junkie. Bread, bread, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, sweets... That's the ethnic background of my family--Croatian! It's all about the food. It's great food, but it's too much food and too much carbs. There is also a section of my family that has dealt with extreme obesity. I mean, these people died young. I had two great aunts that were 500+ pounds (died early as a result of their weight). It didn't take a coroner to figure that one out. You know what? I am going to break the cycle. I'm off to a great start and I feel good. I'm exercising daily with walking or Tae Bo (I vary it), and I've been doing the resistance band regimen. I like it. Anyway, I'd like to hear from all of you. I miss you. You all must be working very hard. Ah, the busy lives we lead. See ya.
Powerfully Yours, Denise

Hi Guys!
 

Hi All!

GUESS WHAT?!?! My package arrived yesterday!! I ordered on the 7th, shipped the 8th and came one week and one day later. I'm a B 2-2-2. So far today I've done great. I made a spinach frittata thing for breakfast. It was good. For snack, I took your idea Denise and mixed chicken & peaches. OK... but it needed something.
Lunch was chicken broccoli rice soup. Very good!

It's all about attitude, isn't it guys? I woke up thinking, "I'm not sure I can do this." But I got my head in gear and worked on some recipe ideas. I have to be creative to make this work.

Here's a list of things that I've made that I know I'll like. Maybe it will give you all some ideas.

stuffed peppers
chicken soup
chili
stir fry
ground turkey tacos (thanks denise!)
omelets or frittatas
tuna cakes
turkey meatloaf
kebabs
jambalaya

I don't have recipes for all of them yet but they should be simple to make. (and I'm not much of a cook)

Jenna... WTG! 9 pounds! You will feel the earth rumble if I lose that much!

Lana... thanks for the welcome! How's the first goal coming along? A perfect week is my goal too. We can do this. The time is right.

Jill... congrats on 149! You said that was your goal? Your final goal?

Denise... Huge happy dance for passing on that stadium food!! That took guts and determination. Now when I'm tempted, I'll think of you!

OK... I said I would post my weight on Friday. I'm up 4 pounds because I took 2 days to basically eat some stuff I've been missing. It's fluid and will drop soon. So my starting weight with the MT is 234.

WE WILL DO THIS! I have no doubt whatsoever.

Next year guys... next year we'll be in the size of our dreams. Us! We'll look like those losers on the MT plan. Yes us! It's our time. So get the ole noggin in gear. This is the simplest and fastest way to get it done. Think how we'll look by Christmas!

Let's go!

Creating success!
Deb

Oh... were you all aware that there is a group at Delphi? Those guys are rocking and rolling... Lots of good tips & encouragement.

http://www.delphi.com/n/mb/list.asp?...acheTag=x58-29
(I hope I have that right...)

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to drop a quick note before the weekend...

This is my 5th day on the plan, and OF COURSE I've been weighing myself all week. This morning, I am down 5 pounds! (without exercise...that's next week's goal). I've been perfect all week, now comes the hard part....

THE WEEKEND!!!!:o :o :o :o

You get the picture...the true test....OK, so I'm going to a wedding tomorrow, and I know I won't be in control of what I'm served, so I have decided to eat what I want, but to stay in control of myself.

Sunday will be hard...we always go out for lunch after church...

So, send some strong vibrations my way this weekend OK??:D

WAY TO GO to everyone losing & staying strong...

Deb...good start...one question though, how do you make Turkey Tacos...with no shell?

One thing I've discovered as a quick & easy carb to have (like after lunch when my sweet tooth hits)...Flavored Rice Cakes!! Yum! 2 each equals about 1 serving of carbs...

I will try to check in over the weekend...will be busy though!

DENISE...you motivate me, as always! Thanks!

Lana
216/211/130

Start of Week 3
 

Hi All,
Well, I guess I cheated too much last week. It was a stressful one. I only lost a pound, but it's better than gaining. I'm down to 148. My goal is more like 110. Remember I'm short. Barely 5 foot tall. I'm back on track, so I need to be really motivated.

Yeah, Turkey Taco's......how do ya make them?

Gotta go, I'm at work.

Keep u[pthe good work guys!!!
Jill

YAHOOOOO!!!
 

Hi All! I got up at 5:30 a.m. today. I guess I was anxious, nervous, excited, dreading my first weigh-in. I lost 7 pounds!!!
7 pounds!!! That is a great sign because 7 is my lucky number. Could it be this is FINALLY IT!!!???!!! I told you I would share my progress, good or bad, and I did! I can honestly say I'm not feeling deprived with this program. My husband and I even had a date Friday night. I ate sushi, had a drink, and still lost 7 pounds. I didn't go crazy at the sushi bar. In fact, I was very mindful of what I ate. I guess just being conscious, as opposed to being unconscious, about my eating is a wonderful thing. Anyway, I've got to get my Julia to preschool. I'll write more later since I want to share some food ideas to make it all more appetizing. Last night for dinner: Turkey Tacos using rice and veggies for extra filling, and big red leaf lettuce leaves for "tortillas." Really great and a ton of fiber. Anyway, more later.
Feein' Groovy, Denise

Turkey Tacos
 

Hi Lana & Jill...
I make taco salad. I fill a bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and top with the meat and salsa. It's one of my all time favorites. You could also put your rice in.

Jill, CONGRATULATIONS! How much is that altogether now? Didn't I see where you weighed 154? That's great!

Denise!!!!!!! 7 POUNDS!!!! Great work!
Yes, I do believe this is it. I don't know how to explain it, but I feel different. Good different. My body feels good! I do believe I've found my right food, and like you, I do not feel deprived.

I'm beginning to believe wheat was the culprit for me. Leaving off wheat is really the only major change I've made.
Did you know there is a book entitled "Lose Wheat, Lose Weight"? I haven't read it but would love to.

I weigh every day. I know, I know... I shouldn't but I do and probably always will. And I've dropped 6 pounds since I started on Friday [8/17] This is tooooo remarkable with my peri-menopausal, weight loss history. (1-2 pounds loss per month)
I'm sold!!

Keep up the great work everyone!

Deb

Denise, I read the past messages and saw that you're 6'. I'm 5'10" so I know what you mean by 200 being a good size. The lowest I've ever weighed as an adult was 185. I was in 10-12's then. In fact one dress I had was an 8.

WHERE ARE ALL MY FRIENDS?
 

Hello Everyone! How are all of you doing? You would be very proud of me. As you know, I lost 7 lbs. my first week. This has made me very gung-ho and very energetic. I did start my monthly girlish thing yesterday, but by Monday weigh-in all the bloat weight should be gone. Maybe if I wasn't PMS on my first weigh-in I would have lost 20 lbs. Hee-Hee, wishful thinking! Now that I'm well into MT and feeling good, I am taking better care of myself; Healthwise and beautywise. This week I got a manicure and pedicure, and yesterday me and my 2 friends went to the Glen Ivy health spa in Corona, CA. It's over an hour away, and it was paradise. Mud baths, sulphur baths, jacuzzis, Roman baths, etc. So relaxing and therapeutic. I also notice that I've tried to look nicer. Back in the day I used to be quite lovely. Then I gained all my weight back (years of being overweight then losing), and I didn't care. I became, and I can't believe I'm using this word, matronly. A 41-year-old woman should not be matronly. **** :devil: Madonna is over one year older than me. It is astounding. I wish I was one of those overweight women who didn't care. They are so inspiring to me. They dress well, their hair, skin, makeup are flawless, they go to the beach all the time and don't even know people are staring for all the wrong reasons. A woman at the spa yesterday probably weighed close to 400 lbs. She was beautiful, so nice, and so sure of herself. But I kept wondering if I could do that and never worry about my weight again. But I can't be that. It's just not me. A day hasn't passed where I don't think about my body and how it should be. Well, I'm on my way to a clear head. I will do it!!! BTW, you all need to write. Feelin' Good, Denise