I agree. One of the review questions that they (at least my center does) ask at the monthly full tanita/meaurement day is "Do you think you deserve to be thin?" I always respond with "I think I deserve to be healthy."
Same here - I always told them "I don't want to be thin - I want to be a healthy weight". They should really rethink that particular question.
I cannot eat the vanilla creamy by itself, I use it to make smoothies. The chocolate and lemon chiffon puddings taste great by themselves. But don't expect them to taste like regular pudding, since there is no dairy in them they lose that certain 'creamy' taste. Try the double chocolate pudding next time
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I think I bought the vanilla pudding once - and always had it for lunch & added some berries to it - strawberries or blueberries.
Went to WI today and stayed the same. However I did leave enlightened. Just as Meemo and SchoonCR said, the weight training is definitely stalling my weight loss. We went back in my file from when I started back with the 45 min weight classes and that's exactly when the plateauing began.
But on a brighter and slightly amazing note. I have dropped another 10 inches in a little over 2 weeks. That's since I started the weights again. They did tell me that I should cut the weights altogether if I want to see the pounds go down. And they said reduce the cardio to only twice a week for 45 mins a time. My b/f has gone down in 2 weeks from 27 to 26 and my fat percentage went from 39 to 38. That is in 2 weeks! Makes me wanna keep doing the weights and not worry about the pounds right now since the numbers are looking much better. What would you all do?
Here's another vote for sticking with the weights If you quit now, then most of the weight you lose will be muscle instead of fat. Get rid of the fat! I've been there, and eventually the plateau will end. If aren't drinking all the HNS you are allowed, do it. Your muscles really want that protein, and it will get you out of that plateau.
(Just returned from my 3 hr. session at the gym. Yup, I'm obsessive, but I absolutely LOVE it)
Thanks so much everyone for your advice. I really felt this is what I should do, but you know they say they know best at the center. HA HA!!! I guess in some cases, that's just not true. You guys are wonderful! I'd probably go berserk without this board!!!
Thinking about it more, it seems that MRC's stance on exercise & building muscles would not be to THEIR advantage. They make specific claims about how much weight their clients lose, and that has to be backed up with verifiable statistics. So, if all their clients started exercising like crazy & gaining muscle (hence losing fat slower) then they'd have to lower their claims. I suppose they could focus their advertising more on BMI or % fat lost, but most folks want to hear pounds.
FINZ: Way to go on getting to that 70 lb board. That is two of my grandkids!
Bye Bye 170s, 160s, 150's and FINALLY 140s! WI in today took me to 139, which also meant I got to sign the 35 lb board! That means only 9 lbs to goal. I'm so pumped, with a 2 lb loss for the week.
GMa - You look fabulous!!! I just love it when we get new photo's posted. And size 8 my goodness I'd be dancing too
Callmemom and Maintain I have 3 children, not sure what was hardest raising them by myself for 19 years or witnessing thier own struggles that I can not fix for them. Being a Mom can be so hard sometimes.
Thanks so much everyone for your advice. I really felt this is what I should do, but you know they say they know best at the center. HA HA!!! I guess in some cases, that's just not true. You guys are wonderful! I'd probably go berserk without this board!!!
Well, they know what will get the numbers down on the scale - but it ain't all about the numbers on the scale. You go girl - teach them the lesson!
Thinking about it more, it seems that MRC's stance on exercise & building muscles would not be to THEIR advantage. They make specific claims about how much weight their clients lose, and that has to be backed up with verifiable statistics. So, if all their clients started exercising like crazy & gaining muscle (hence losing fat slower) then they'd have to lower their claims. I suppose they could focus their advertising more on BMI or % fat lost, but most folks want to hear pounds.
That's true - of course having clients walking around looking fabulous & fit and telling people that that got that way with MRC is also to their advantage. But you're probably right - they need the stats to back up their advertising.
Denise I tried the soft taco recipe tonight as well as the salsa, it was most delicious, oh my goodness!!! Highly recommended, the salsa is exactly the same salsa as my favorite mexican resturant serves. I'm super excited about that because now I can have it at home. mmmmm mmmm good
Judy!!!! You are amazing!! I'm so happy for you! You're doing AWESOME! YAY!!! I knew we could do this. I LOVE your new picture. You look great!
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FINZ: Way to go on getting to that 70 lb board. That is two of my grandkids!
Bye Bye 170s, 160s, 150's and FINALLY 140s! WI in today took me to 139,
Keep up the hard work and it will pay off. It's hard to really "see" the change in ourselves sometimes. I just finally had pictures taken in the last week that I really liked of myself (and dh). It's taken me a long time to not think I look "fat" in pics anymore too!
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And I have lost 44.5 inches. But then my BIL sent pictures from the vacation and I hated almost all of them. I looked so fat in the pictures. I feel like I look good when I look in the mirror. But I look awful in pictures. Now I feel fat again. I did clean out my closet over the weekend. And I have only a few pairs of pants that fit. vent a little.
Have a great time & hope the choices work for you!
Oh, FINZ!! Congrats on that 70 lb board!! That's so great! Also, I'm glad to hear about your friend and her not having to resign.
Heatherren..Congrats on 3 more lbs lost!
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I have not gone and updated my ticker but I did lose 3 more lbs. today!! They made me re-take my 30lb. picture though because they thought I looked better in my jeans than my mail uniform, LOL.
Gina..Keep it up and you'll get through this darn plateau! You KNOW you can do it.
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I have been starving the last couple of days and I’m frustrated because I’m in the middle of another plateau. I know I can work through it – grr. I’m at 1.5 weeks with no sign of movement on the scale and I’m being so good. Just need some will power dust
Theycallmemom..You profile says you have 4 - 20 year olds. Please enlighten us. I'm sorry to hear about your one son. I hope he finds his way soon. That's got to be so hard. My heart breaks when my 5 year old is sad b/c of her feelings getting hurt at school. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you. Try to stay strong and be there for him as much as you can and be there for yourself as well. Don't let this ruin all that you're doing for yourself.
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On a a sad note, my son who I had said has gone off the deep end stopped by today - I hardley recognized him, like a ghost of his former self. It broke my heart. I cant stand it!!! I just want to ground him and make him be the young man he once was. I honestly dont even want to see him. The young man at my door today was not my son......
Wogchica..Thanks for the pancake recipe. I don't think I noticed that one before so I think I'll try it tomorrow.
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There are a few recipes for the tomato soup that you can make bbq sauce with! It's actually pretty good!
I was NOT a fan of the vanilla pudding the first time i tried it, I also threw it out However, there is an awesome recipe for pancakes in the morning with the creamies!! Mix one vanilla creamy with an egg, 1/4th cup of oats, 1 splenda, and water (until it is at pancake consistency) then cook it like you would a normal pancake (minus the butter and syrup ) It is one of my favorite breakfasts!! Just make sure you're making another egg on the side so you get all of your breakfast protein in for that meal... I like to put wildberry or grape concentrate on my pancake as syrup... sooooo good!
Everything will work out... all things happen for a reason and even though we can't understand why or how at this point in the end it will all be clear... Keep your chin up and stay motivated!
Thelish..What does your screen name stand for?? Also, your new avatar looks great! You look SO different and thinner! Thanks for the cinnamon bread/toast idea. I'll have to try that. Congrats on 1.5 more pounds!
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On a personal note, even with the Birthday party dinner and drinks, I was still down 1.5 for the week! I can't get over it sometimes, I can't tell you the last time I saw 175.
Jenny..I'm with everyone else, keep up the weight training and cardio more than 2x per week. I wish I was exercising like you! UGH! I hardly ever make myself go to the gym anymore. I have to get back on track so I can tone up all this flab! Congrats on the inches lost and the body fat #s. You're doing great!
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Hi All,
But on a brighter and slightly amazing note. I have dropped another 10 inches in a little over 2 weeks. That's since I started the weights again. They did tell me that I should cut the weights altogether if I want to see the pounds go down. And they said reduce the cardio to only twice a week for 45 mins a time. My b/f has gone down in 2 weeks from 27 to 26 and my fat percentage went from 39 to 38. That is in 2 weeks! Makes me wanna keep doing the weights and not worry about the pounds right now since the numbers are looking much better. What would you all do?
pbolton1..Are you doing MRC again now? I see your pic from '05 and you look amazing! Did you gain some of your weight back? Sorry, I should know this, but I got behind! Also, 3 hours @ the gym! OMG! What do you DO for 3 hours?? My dh would have a fit if I was at the gym for 3 hours and he was home with the kids!
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(Just returned from my 3 hr. session at the gym. Yup, I'm obsessive, but I absolutely LOVE it)
dkriley..YAY for you raising 3 kids alone! I don't know how people do it (although they do it every day). I have 2 kids and a husband and I don't even work full-time and I'm stressed to the max!
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Callmemom and Maintain I have 3 children, not sure what was hardest raising them by myself for 19 years or witnessing thier own struggles that I can not fix for them. Being a Mom can be so hard sometimes.
Hey ladies (and a few guys). Check out my ticker! I WI today and was down another 1.5lbs to 131.5. This got me to the 40lb board! WOOHOO!! I was so excited. My goal is to be in the 120s by next Thursday. Monday would be good, but Thursday at the latest. I still have 125 as a goal for my b-day which is 2 weeks away. So, that's 6.5 lbs in 2 weeks! I know I can do it, but it won't be easy, esp with being in the last 10 lbs to lose range.
Hey ladies (and a few guys). Check out my ticker! I WI today and was down another 1.5lbs to 131.5. This got me to the 40lb board! WOOHOO!! I was so excited. My goal is to be in the 120s by next Thursday. Monday would be good, but Thursday at the latest. I still have 125 as a goal for my b-day which is 2 weeks away. So, that's 6.5 lbs in 2 weeks! I know I can do it, but it won't be easy, esp with being in the last 10 lbs to lose range.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday.
Woo hoo! Way to go on the 40#!!!! Keep up the good work, you'll be there in no time!
I will never forget the first time I heard the name Runza... when I first moved to Omaha with my first husband... well let me back up, even before we moved here, we would come to visit (we lived in a different state at the time), and I remembered on one of our first trips, he and I and his sister were up late and we were hungry, so someone said 'what do you want to eat' and I think it was my husband that said 'Runza of course!' and I was like 'what's that' lol. And they were both like, oh don't worry you'll like it. Well that first time, I have to be honest, I really didn't like it that much that first time. But it didn't take long and I started to craving the stuff! During the time that I was working out a lot and could eat whatever i wanted I had Runza at least once a week (there was one just right down the road from where I lived at the time). Anyway, yeah, Runza is great.... your dream is too funny! I can't remember, how long did you live in Lincoln?
Mmmmm....Runza. I'm an Omaha girl and just hearing the name makes my mouth water some. I lived on those and Godfather's pizza all through high school - don't I wish I could still eat like that! Ha!
If you quit now, then most of the weight you lose will be muscle instead of fat. Get rid of the fat! I've been there, and eventually the plateau will end. If aren't drinking all the HNS you are allowed, do it. Your muscles really want that protein, and it will get you out of that plateau.
I have 3 children, not sure what was hardest raising them by myself for 19 years or witnessing thier own struggles that I can not fix for them. Being a Mom can be so hard sometimes.
However, there is an awesome recipe for pancakes in the morning with the creamies!! Mix one vanilla creamy with an egg, 1/4th cup of oats, 1 splenda, and water (until it is at pancake consistency) then cook it like you would a normal pancake (minus the butter and syrup 
) It is one of my favorite breakfasts!! Just make sure you're making another egg on the side so you get all of your breakfast protein in for that meal... I like to put wildberry or grape concentrate on my pancake as syrup... sooooo good!
