Yes, The Dukan Diet formula definitely takes one's weight history into consideration. I find that a more sensible approach than the more generic methods. I also thoroughly agree that it's hard to say for sure what the goal weight will be until we get there. Some flexibility is definitely called for... can't get too fixated on a *number*.
As to your comment about the number of packets/day on boot camp?.... I've been having the equivalent of 5/day. Bfst packet(cappucchino protein mix); Soup packet for lunch; Pudding packet at dinner + equiv of 1 packet in the 1 egg/3 egg white omelette; plus 2 protein drink snacks (3pmish & before bed).
Oh right, I forgot to add the egg I mixed in a packet recipe.
Dana yes I saw we are the same height, so do you think you will be content or happy with a 150 goal, you're closer than I am right now, but I'm thinking if I mean when I get there I'm going to well you know.
I think I'll be okay at 150 because I have a lot of loose skin and I figure that has to count for at least 10 pounds or more. At this point every time I get to 170 I start eating again, so 150 right about now sounds really good to me and most likely with my weight history a weight I can hopefully maintain.
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Originally Posted by maezy1
Did the Dukan calculation and it says 182 for me.....NO! I don't want to weigh that once I am finished with IP and it is way off of my range by 20lbs
I know I was kind of shocked when the Dukan calculation told me the high 150's, but I do understand that number is based on your weight history and your body's need to try and get back to where you started from. Unfortunately our past weight has a very long memory.
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
For me the Dukan site said 149, and my goal is 150, so I guess I was right on! I have a medium frame, I think - if I squeeze a bit, my fingers will meet around my wrist. I thought the question about what weight you can maintain without effort was sort of odd - since the age of about 25, I've always steadily gained if I am not dieting, so I was a little thrown by that. Planning to change that soon - once I get into maintenance...
I am feeling like I am currently shrinking everywhere except my tummy!! When I look in the mirror, I look like a fairly thin person with a big belly - eek! And I may be getting loose skin on my neck - how unsightly! This just confirms the idea that I don't want to go much below 150 - I think both of those issues will only get worse if I do!
I know what you mean about the tummy thing. I also feel like I'm shrinking everywhere else and I have this big unsightly blob of a belly! My coach says that is the last to go...I hope so. At least my boobs are shrinking, glad for that. Got my bra's from her room, Love them!
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I've often thought as I read your posts and view your height/weight, etc, that our stats and body types are very similiar. I'm 5'5"... goal weight 150... and also a medium boned frame (finger tips just barely meet around wrist). Like you, I seem to be shrinking everywhere else faster than my tummy. My thighs are getting downright skinny, and upper body is quite slim now...well, maybe still a little bit of 'bra fat' there... yet I still carry too much weight relative to the rest of me through the stomach. I've lost about 6" around the waist, but it still isn't shrinking relative to the rest of me. Sigh. I can't help but think that if I keep dieting to get to where I'd like to be stomach and waist-wise, the rest of me is going to look pretty emaciated! Especially my thighs. I'm going to hang in with this and see what happens as I get into the 150s, but if I keep losing everywhere BUT my middle then I may switch over to something else.
I've always had a double chin - even when I was in my 20s and weighted 120 lbs I still had a slight double chin. I've resigned myself to it, but it's not helping that I'm 61 now and the skin is also saggier there these days. In the hopes of firming up my jaw and neckline somewhat, I've ordered a couple of gadgets that I want to try (I know - hope springs eternal... LOL). Something called 'Facial Flex' and another called a "Neckline Slimmer". (Don't laugh at me.... )
BTW - I agree with your comment about the Dukan Diet question re what weight do you maintain 'without trying'.... Since age 40 or so, if I didn't pay at least some attention to watching what I ate, those pounds would come back on. And unfortunately - I didn't pay enough attention to what I ate..... and they did... and did... and did! Until I hit 209. I think I just gave up. So glad I found this program - and this forum.
I'm about the same stat's as your two. 5'5", fingers almost touching. I listed 150 as my goal weight, but I guess I'll know it when I get there. I've been overweight for 20 years, so I don't really know what my ideal weight is. I have always had a bit of a double chin too and notice my face getting saggier. I feel like it's really ageing me.
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Originally Posted by Lizzy63
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
Nice Job!! You are so close, ohhhhhh I long for that day!!
I don't know what happened to me last night. I made Spiced Cinnamon Pecans for a party, and.....ATE 15 OF THEM!! And the way I did it. I thought to my self, I'm going to just try one, so I did and it was so good, I took another, and then I was just eating them like an out of control binger. I have never done anything like that before. I was shocked at the fact that I couldn't seem to stop! About 20 minutes later I felt so sick, I had the jitters and got a terrible headache. It must have been the sugar. Still have a bit of a headache today, feel like I have a hangover. I was just beside myself last night. All kinds of things going through my head, like "Should I keep doing this, take a break through the holidays" Very confused. I think I've finally wrapped my arms around the fact that I screwed up, I'm not perfect, it happened, I need to dust myself off and keep going. I'm so glad I came onto the forum, just touching bases with everyone through reading your posts brought me back into focus.
Like a lot of you, I'm having a hard time right now. The weather is cold, 28 Sat night and I miss cooking and my cook books. Last night was just an...explosion. I think I need to take an art class or something.
Thank you for the explanation of boot camp. I'm going to do it Tuesday through Friday.
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
WOW great job, so happy for you!
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Originally Posted by Twindy57
EPIC FAIL
I don't know what happened to me last night. I made Spiced Cinnamon Pecans for a party, and.....ATE 15 OF THEM!! And the way I did it. I thought to my self, I'm going to just try one, so I did and it was so good, I took another, and then I was just eating them like an out of control binger. I have never done anything like that before. I was shocked at the fact that I couldn't seem to stop! About 20 minutes later I felt so sick, I had the jitters and got a terrible headache. It must have been the sugar. Still have a bit of a headache today, feel like I have a hangover. I was just beside myself last night. All kinds of things going through my head, like "Should I keep doing this, take a break through the holidays" Very confused. I think I've finally wrapped my arms around the fact that I screwed up, I'm not perfect, it happened, I need to dust myself off and keep going. I'm so glad I came onto the forum, just touching bases with everyone through reading your posts brought me back into focus.
Like a lot of you, I'm having a hard time right now. The weather is cold, 28 Sat night and I miss cooking and my cook books. Last night was just an...explosion. I think I need to take an art class or something.
Thank you for the explanation of boot camp. I'm going to do it Tuesday through Friday.
Oops, Twindy well the good thing is that you saw it for what it is, and it's over just get right back with it, we're all here for you it happens you'll be ok.
I don't know what happened to me last night. I made Spiced Cinnamon Pecans for a party, and.....ATE 15 OF THEM!! And the way I did it. I thought to my self, I'm going to just try one, so I did and it was so good, I took another, and then I was just eating them like an out of control binger. I have never done anything like that before. I was shocked at the fact that I couldn't seem to stop! About 20 minutes later I felt so sick, I had the jitters and got a terrible headache. It must have been the sugar. Still have a bit of a headache today, feel like I have a hangover. I was just beside myself last night. All kinds of things going through my head, like "Should I keep doing this, take a break through the holidays" Very confused. I think I've finally wrapped my arms around the fact that I screwed up, I'm not perfect, it happened, I need to dust myself off and keep going. I'm so glad I came onto the forum, just touching bases with everyone through reading your posts brought me back into focus.
Like a lot of you, I'm having a hard time right now. The weather is cold, 28 Sat night and I miss cooking and my cook books. Last night was just an...explosion. I think I need to take an art class or something.
Thank you for the explanation of boot camp. I'm going to do it Tuesday through Friday.
Don't beat yourself up over it anymore. Tomorrow is another day. Just get back on the *wagon* I had snaffu tonight... hadn't planned on eating an alternative LC muffin that I make from a gluten free mix I bought, but I really felt like I wanted something more 'dense' than puddings, shakes, and soup. My diet the past two days has been so 'liquidy' my stomach's been constantly gurgling and swishing, and I've on and off had something close to diarrhea again today. So I changed my plan and mixed up a portion size and thoroughly enjoyed it. Part of me is disappointed that I didn't stay with my original menu for today though. It would still be considered an unrestricted considering the overall nutritional values, but I have a sneaky suspicion that it will negatively affect the scale tomorrow. I seem to see a small drift up on the scale anytime I eat anything with flour in it, even if it can technically be deemed unrestricted.
Twindy- Don't let loose now...control and moderation is the key. It is a good lesson for all of us because we're all just a pecan away.
Lizzy- you have been proof positive right down to the wee numbers! So happy for you!
Today I started my own kind of boot camp. I read someone's post about a friend's clinic that has them measure carbs and not let them go over 30. Now that I'm a proficient MFP junkie, I'm going to use that to keep under 30 net carbs. My scale losses just keep getting smaller and smaller each week, so I'm thinking a focus on under 30 carbs and lower fats due to just packets verses regular protein might help get things moving again. And just to get things started right, on Sunday I ate lots of wonderful food at Genghis Grill - keeping OP and carbs under 40, but lots more calories than usual (ha - I would have never thought 1250 calories to be over-eating before I started IP!) Like Dana, I plan to keep this up until this weekend and then see if any progress is happening.
BTW, I FINALLY broke down and had my consultation today to set up my first colonoscopy. A small blessing is that the doctors are booked up for Nov and Dec, so it will be scheduled in January. Works for me since I should be in maintenance by then.
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
Congrats!!!!! Way to go!
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Originally Posted by Twindy57
EPIC FAIL
I don't know what happened to me last night. I made Spiced Cinnamon Pecans for a party, and.....ATE 15 OF THEM!! And the way I did it. I thought to my self, I'm going to just try one, so I did and it was so good, I took another, and then I was just eating them like an out of control binger. I have never done anything like that before. I was shocked at the fact that I couldn't seem to stop! About 20 minutes later I felt so sick, I had the jitters and got a terrible headache. It must have been the sugar. Still have a bit of a headache today, feel like I have a hangover. I was just beside myself last night. All kinds of things going through my head, like "Should I keep doing this, take a break through the holidays" Very confused. I think I've finally wrapped my arms around the fact that I screwed up, I'm not perfect, it happened, I need to dust myself off and keep going. I'm so glad I came onto the forum, just touching bases with everyone through reading your posts brought me back into focus.
Like a lot of you, I'm having a hard time right now. The weather is cold, 28 Sat night and I miss cooking and my cook books. Last night was just an...explosion. I think I need to take an art class or something.
Thank you for the explanation of boot camp. I'm going to do it Tuesday through Friday.
Hang in there - everyone messes up in one way or another. Just dust your boots off and start moving forward. Regret and guilt are wasted emotions. Just remember how you felt when you're tempted again and maybe that will help you to stay strong! I'm a nervous wreck about the holidays, that I'll do the same thing....take a small taste and not be able to stop. But am going to try very hard! Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of this diet for you....you can do it!
My hot flashes so far aren't noticeably worse during this boot camp, but then I'm only on day 2... I'll let you know GreenIris. Thinking about it, it makes sense that they might get a bit worse - the boot camp accelerates the fat burning (hopefully), which will be releasing more estrogen into our bloodstreams. I've certainly had many more hot flashes in the past 3-4 months or so. Irritating, isn't it! This past Saturday I had a pretty intense one during our birthday lunch... I'd ordered decaf coffee and am somewhat wondering if it was caffeinated instead... or maybe the refill was... anyway, I suddenly found myself in the middle of a significant hot flush.
I'm also now noticing that I'm getting more upper backaches as the day wears on, between the shoulder blades. This is a new thing for me - I don't recall get any before starting the diet. It seems to help if I spread my cal/mag out through the day, and take it with each meal.
My Menu today will be:
Bfst: Cappuccino protein shake blended into hot decaf coffee.
Lunch: ProtiDiet tomato basil soup, blended with lightly steamed zucchini and red peppers, and spiced with cayenne and curry powder.
Dinner: Omelette, made with 1 whole egg & 3 egg whites; 2 cups mixed napa cabbage, red peppers and broccoli.
Snacks: ProtiDiet Pudding Packet and Choc Truffle Protein Shake (heated to make hot chocolate).
Yes, the hot flashes are really irritating! Hot/freezing, hot/freezing! Ugh. Not to scare you or anything, but if your upper back aches just started (& you haven't been doing any new exercises, etc), you might want to check with your dr....sometimes women get 'weird' sensations/ aches/pains that could be related to a heart condition. Don't want anything bad to happen to you!
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Originally Posted by DanafromAustin
Turnips always make my scale go up the next day, so just drink a lot of water today and the water retention will be gone by tomorrow.
Well I survived my first day and I know I wasn't going to get on the scale, but I did and I lost 4 pounds overnight. Of course that's all water from my falling off of the wagon, but still 4 pounds less either way. It's going to take me a couple of weeks to get back down to my lowest, but I'm committed for at least a week to boot camp or maybe till Thanksgiving, who knows. When the scale starts to slow down to no difference if I do boot camp or phase 1, then I'll stop. I did have some headaches last night, but I'm sure that was just me getting back into ketosis.
I thought it was you that said turnips make you retain water. I've been drinking water like a fish today, to hopefully tomorrow the scale will be nicer. Also, am glad to see you're back on plan...I can appreciate how difficult that is and admire your determination.
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Originally Posted by evepet
Yes, The Dukan Diet formula definitely takes one's weight history into consideration. I find that a more sensible approach than the more generic methods. I also thoroughly agree that it's hard to say for sure what the goal weight will be until we get there. Some flexibility is definitely called for... can't get too fixated on a *number*.
As to your comment about the number of packets/day on boot camp?.... I've been having the equivalent of 5/day. Bfst packet(cappucchino protein mix); Soup packet for lunch; Pudding packet at dinner + equiv of 1 packet in the 1 egg/3 egg white omelette; plus 2 protein drink snacks (3pmish & before bed).
I was one of those people that had a 'number' in my head and HAD to get there. But now I'm seeing some of the other numbers may be more important (fat % especially), but also how our history might play a part.
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Originally Posted by rainbowsmiles
HELLO LOVELY LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
been uber busy... got the christmas tree all finished...presents wrapped for the trek north for thanksgiving...taking them early so we don't have to mail them....got the presents all wrapped for dec 1 party, with kids and grands!! its early this year b/c of scheduling of so many families.
trip to ohio booked and planned and camping at a cottage in hueston woods... nice thanksgiving spread there...but i plan to stick pretty close to plan....might have a nibble....but i know where that can lead so right now, planning to stick 100% alternative.
planning to visit 10 covered bridges!! i love covered bridges...
and going to la comedia dinner theater to see... its a wonderful life!!
my itinerary is nearly complete...i am an organized traveler!! haha ip travel kit ready at the helm!!! i love traveling with ip....its just so easy!! so easy to pack the magic bullet too!!
will be doing the family outing to see the TSO nov 30 in greenville sc!! (trans siberian orchestra) 20 of us piling in together to go!! whoop whoop!!
then the drive through christmas lights!!!!
so as you can see, uber busy!! still have not made decision for christmas journey...getting anxious...and wondering if i really want to be away from home on christmas morning! haha the almanac is calling for snow in the southwest ohio region at thanksgiving...oh say it IS so!!! SNOW!!!
special shout out to dana....woohooo back on track, doesn't it feel GREAT!!!!! WAY TO GO LADY!!
Wow Rainbow - I'm tired just reading all you've accomplished in the last few days! LOL Sounds like some great plans coming up! I was down in the Columbus area nearly 3 years ago and saw a LOT of the covered bridges in that area. Loved them!!!
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Originally Posted by Lizzy63
HAPPY DAY!! Didn't feel like I lost much, but I was down 3.75 pounds at my weigh in this afternoon! Now I have only 3.75 left to go.
With such a nice loss, I am rethinking bootcamp, but may still do a couple of days. Either way, I will likely be moving to phase 2 in a couple of weeks. And I may consider skipping phase 2. I think Wuv said they do that at her clinic with good success. Any thoughts on that?
Awesome! So proud of you...YOU ARE ALMOST AT GOAL!!!! And doesn't look like you need boot camp now either
Skip phase 2??? Really? I need to learn more about this.
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Originally Posted by Twindy57
EPIC FAIL
I don't know what happened to me last night. I made Spiced Cinnamon Pecans for a party, and.....ATE 15 OF THEM!! And the way I did it. I thought to my self, I'm going to just try one, so I did and it was so good, I took another, and then I was just eating them like an out of control binger. I have never done anything like that before. I was shocked at the fact that I couldn't seem to stop! About 20 minutes later I felt so sick, I had the jitters and got a terrible headache. It must have been the sugar. Still have a bit of a headache today, feel like I have a hangover. I was just beside myself last night. All kinds of things going through my head, like "Should I keep doing this, take a break through the holidays" Very confused. I think I've finally wrapped my arms around the fact that I screwed up, I'm not perfect, it happened, I need to dust myself off and keep going. I'm so glad I came onto the forum, just touching bases with everyone through reading your posts brought me back into focus.
Like a lot of you, I'm having a hard time right now. The weather is cold, 28 Sat night and I miss cooking and my cook books. Last night was just an...explosion. I think I need to take an art class or something.
Thank you for the explanation of boot camp. I'm going to do it Tuesday through Friday.
Awww Twindy - you'll be OK. Just get right back OP; you'll be glad you did when you reach your goal sooner. Having said this, I too slipped today - fun size bag of M&Ms...:/ So only 4 packets today instead of 5.
My VIP suggested that we have a WII bowling tournament this week. So every night we're bowling 3 games...he's gonna kick my butt! But it's fun, and a little more exercise!
well you know.
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EPIC FAIL
I had snaffu tonight... hadn't planned on eating an alternative LC muffin that I make from a gluten free mix I bought, but I really felt like I wanted something more 'dense' than puddings, shakes, and soup. My diet the past two days has been so 'liquidy' my stomach's been constantly gurgling and swishing, and I've on and off had something close to diarrhea again today. So I changed my plan and mixed up a portion size and thoroughly enjoyed it. Part of me is disappointed that I didn't stay with my original menu for today though. It would still be considered an unrestricted considering the overall nutritional values, but I have a sneaky suspicion that it will negatively affect the scale tomorrow. I seem to see a small drift up on the scale anytime I eat anything with flour in it, even if it can technically be deemed unrestricted.
