Maile - good luck with your school year! For unsolicited advice I just smile and say "I'm healthier than I've been in years. Thank you."
Your post inspired me to make cauliflower rice today.... haven't had it in a few weeks. Yum. I don't miss most carbs daily, so my maintenance diet is similar to yours. Thanks for info on the Weight Registry. I'm wondering if it would work as incentive for me to stay true long term. I'll have to check it out.
Mooselover - Woo Hoo! Congrats! You are really rockin' IP! Your photo is amazing!
Ishbel - What are you doing for exercise? I'm trying to find a Zumba or Jazzercise class in my area. The problem is that they are all run in gyms that require full membership. I don't want to pay $400 annual fee just to take a dance class twice a week. I know I could buy DVD's and do it at home, but I have trouble pushing myself to be consistent and high intensity when I'm exercising alone. Any words of advice?
Desperatetolosegirl - Our stories are similar. I joined on St. Patty's day and phased off mid June with a little over 30 lbs lost. I'm thinking about restarting to go for another 10 lbs, as I've never really been sure about my 'goal' weight - just not sure when to begin the reboot. I know I'll wait until school starts again, but don't know if I want to do the month of Sept or Oct... just sharing my mind ramblings. Good luck on your reboot!
Lian - I don't go through all phases after a P1 day or two, but for the most part I eat P2 or P3 anyway except for 'splurge' day. Good luck on your reboot!
Hi everyone... Jennydoodle I purchased the book, "The Carb Sensitivity Program: Discover Which Carbs Will Curb Your Cravings, Control Your Appetite, and Banish Belly Fat"...I hope this is the one you referred to in the "Reboot" thread...It sounds quite interesting.
I posted this is the reboot thread but I don't think it will be seen for a while and wanted to repost here...NEED ADVICE!!! Thanks!!!
[FONT="Arial Narrow"]Great thread. I want to do a mini-reboot. My clinic says I need to wait a full year until I put myself back in ketosis. So, since I began November 2011 I have to wait until November. Has anyone else received this as "advice". I'm doing p1 today, 'cause yesterday (well the past two days) have been my fun days. I'm clearly 5 - 7 lbs over.
I was thinking of doing p1 for two days than skipping a fun day this week and repeating two days of p1 next week... Does that sound like a good plan or just something I need to do and see if it works?
Thanks ladies!!! (And any men out there... )[/FONT]
mooselover Welcome to maintenance! Or at least a few days and you'll be there! Don't lurk, please join in on the conversation??
maile Good luck on a new school year! That national weight registry sounds interesting...how cool to sign up for it! You ARE a maintainer and someone I look up too, please stick around cause your calmness tends to come through the computer and helps keep me calm
kchapman I didn't lose in Ph2 but lost in Ph3...not sure if you can techically 'stop' it...but you can do Ph 2 for only a week and do your Ph 3 for two?? Then he is getting himself out of ketosis almost daily. Most people go into ketosis at night for a limited time, which is why you are breaking your fast (breakfast) and all food groups can be consumed (note: I received this info from IP)
lian let us know how your post vaca minireboot works out
dakin I've recently discovered running...I wasn't a runner before. But I WAS a massive cross country skiier when I was younger...so I started with a plan to be able to ski more then 200 meters without a 'break' Just this past week I've logged 34 km including a 31 minute 5 km. I started consistently running on the 5 July (more then once or twice a week)...so I'm pretty happy with my progress. Not everyone can or even WANTS to run.
I think if you find some video's that up your heart rate you'll be great. My problem is getting my heart rate higher now that I've lost 140 lbs. Lots of people here do videos, in the winter I really like "yoga booty ballet" but that's the only one I really 'like' and it's only when it's -35 and I don't want to roll out of bed to go to the gym. Maybe others can chime in with their video recommendations?
Hi everyone... Jennydoodle I purchased the book, "The Carb Sensitivity Program: Discover Which Carbs Will Curb Your Cravings, Control Your Appetite, and Banish Belly Fat"...I hope this is the one you referred to in the "Reboot" thread...It sounds quite interesting.
I posted this is the reboot thread but I don't think it will be seen for a while and wanted to repost here...NEED ADVICE!!! Thanks!!!
[FONT="Arial Narrow"]Great thread. I want to do a mini-reboot. My clinic says I need to wait a full year until I put myself back in ketosis. So, since I began November 2011 I have to wait until November. Has anyone else received this as "advice". I'm doing p1 today, 'cause yesterday (well the past two days) have been my fun days. I'm clearly 5 - 7 lbs over.
I was thinking of doing p1 for two days than skipping a fun day this week and repeating two days of p1 next week... Does that sound like a good plan or just something I need to do and see if it works?
Thanks ladies!!! (And any men out there... )[/FONT]
Odd rule, if I was up 5-7 and couldn't shake it I would reboot. Why wait, nip it in the bud now you may not need more then a week right now where if you waited a year you may need more.
Odd rule, if I was up 5-7 and couldn't shake it I would reboot. Why wait, nip it in the bud now you may not need more then a week right now where if you waited a year you may need more.
That's what I was thinking too. The quicker you get it off the less chance it has to settle in for the long term.
Dakin: That is a very good response and I will use it. Thank you. I just read about cauliflower breadsticks. I am going to search for a recipe. I plan on joining the registry for the same reason..to keep me focused on maintenance.
They are the ones who come out with the successful maintainers statistics:
like exercising an hour a day!
New Englander: My clinic would let you restart anytime. I would stick with P1 until you are satisfied.
Ishbel: Thanks for your support! I am getting used to being thin. I love seeing muscles which were hidden before. I walk instead of running..but actually like the exercise.
Patns: I agree..the quicker the better!
I just ordered a julienne peeler. It looks like it makes excellent zucchini noodles
and carrot strips.
Off to walk before school!
What do you think of this quote?
"Weight is managed not cured." Can we be cured? I really know that we have to manage..that is not going away!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will reboot now!!! Phew..I feel so much better... Well, not too happy with "giving" up my yum food, BUT happy I'll be fitting into my jeans better.
I learned my lesson...no more two or 2.5 days of freedom...I followed P1 perfectly and need to carry that same discipline into P4!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will reboot now!!! Phew..I feel so much better... Well, not too happy with "giving" up my yum food, BUT happy I'll be fitting into my jeans better.
I learned my lesson...no more two or 2.5 days of freedom...I followed P1 perfectly and need to carry that same discipline into P4!!!
Again, thanks ladies!!!
Let us know how you do, I'll be rebooting after my trip to Scotland! I always liked the beck diet solution, you can 'like' her on facebook...she always has daily motivational quotes that show up in my news feed. She helped me keep focused in my year of Phase 1 and keeps me focused in my life of Phase 4.
I am doing well with my re-boot thank you all for your advice, I did have a phrase 3 breakfast today as I have already lost 4 pounds following phrase 1-2 for the last 2 days......dont plan on having carbs with dinner, and hopefully I could get another few pounds of following phrase 3..............
Let us know how you do, I'll be rebooting after my trip to Scotland! I always liked the beck diet solution, you can 'like' her on facebook...she always has daily motivational quotes that show up in my news feed. She helped me keep focused in my year of Phase 1 and keeps me focused in my life of Phase 4.
Highly recommend the book, it's about changing your behaviour patterns when it comes to food.
I will! I'm looking forward to reading the book and I will like that FB page. I'm still on the fence about going into Ketosis again...so I'm toying with the idea of not doing a cheat day until goal is met and keeping fats to a minimum etc. Today is day 2 of P1 and from yesterday I was down a little...I'll post in reboot my "strategy" and results in a week or so... or once I have results!!! LOL
And how exciting to be traveling to Scotland! I'm heading back to Ireland in March and want to be at or below goal 'cause I sure know I'm going to eat, drink and be merry while there!!!
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Reason: Scotland!
I envy you folks going to Ireland and Scotland. Lovely countries!
I liked the Beck book also and used her workbook. It was very helpful.
So far so good at work..no comments!!!!!
I didn't know she had a workbook, I downloaded the electronic version of her book and just listened to it as I painted a fence last year. Might have to check that out
I really really REALLY liked your quote yesterday maile...I modified it:
"weight is managed not cured, yesterday I managed, today I think I'm managing and tomorrow I hope to manage" It works for everyday
I'm glad you're getting no comments, they can be very draining.
We have quite a turn over this summer (typical where I work) and so far the 'new' people who didn't know me...no comments, no 'you look sick' 'are you done yet' 'surely you are happy now' 'you are getting too small'...those only come from the people who knew me before. Granted I lost the weight fast and it probably scared them but I haven't been losing for almost four months (if you count my phase off)...but they never said "wow, you're big you should lose weight" when I was heavy lol
Hi everyone! I have a question about turnips on non P1 days. If I choose to have them as my veggie for dinner, can I still use two tsp of EVOO on them when baked? Today I had them without any protein (because I had a portion of peanuts as my snack and was so full), and w/o carbs. I just ate turnip fries... yum!
So, is it acceptable to have that combo for dinner? I'm pretty sure it was okay in P1 but I can't seem to wrap my head around it for P4.
I've haven't had a bad one, yet, and have been working my arse off (literally) to stay OP. I went from Phase 3 to Phase 4 last week and eased in verrrry gradually (most of my lunches and dinners remained the same). Thursday was my birthday, so I had drinks with friends (I hadn't had any alcohol since starting the program, despite plenty of temptation).
I ended up having drinks with friends for three nights in a row. During the day, I stayed totally OP and worked out since I knew I'd be going out.
Regardless, today at my weigh-in, I was up about a pound. I know that's not a lot, but I was getting excited to get back to my social life of being able to go out and have a few with friends and not having to worry about taking back all the work I just put in with the diet.
Help! I feel so hopeless. Any words of wisdom?
Is it better to eat completely Phase 1 (carb-less) on days when you know you'll be drinking that night (to make up for it)?
Or is it better to eat Phase 4, and get your insulin pumping?
So confused and frustrated. How much alcohol is too much for a normal Phase 4 day? Now I'm completely freaked out.
New Englander I'm confused, you used the nuts as your protein for your supper meal? Just confused and don't want to give you my newbie opinion before I know what you meant lol
chremme Hun, it's one lb...some people here are fluctuating 3 lbs and me personally, I'm currently ok with 5 lbs...as long as I'm back down to where I want to be the beginning of fun day. So after fun day it's high and then I do a phase 1 day and then it comes down and continues to come down (even after going back to Phase 4 after my Phase 1 day and then at the beginning of my fun day it's back to where or NEAR where I like it)
Unfortunately if you go back to old habits the weight will creep up again....I don't know what it is about boose but I had two nights in a row and it took me a while to get it back down and I didn't drink much nor did I eat the stuff in front of me.
I do see a natural swing to my weight, I do not see the same number EVERYDAY
