Welcome back. So, did you go all the way through stabilization and get into maintenance? How often did they have you check back in during maintenance. Did they suggest you go back OP, or was it your idea. I've really taken a long time to get through the 6 weeks (because of absenses) and I offically start maintenance on Saturday. I'm struggling with the 10 lbs I picked up over vacation. They keep telling me not to go back to my green menu because it will teach my body to yo-yo diet. I've been losing 1 lb a week on week 6 of stabilization, just not sure if I will be able to continue to lose while on maintenance.

thanks. i do have a magic bullet...i just made the cheesecake again today...this time i mixed everything in a bowl, then put portions at a time in the magic bullet...it seems to blend better if theres smaller portions...this time it turned out really creamy. i am addicted to the cheesecake for breakfast...i doubled the recipe this time.

i hit ONEDERLAND today...i am so happy.

NSV.... we had german chocolate cake last night for my husband's birthday..i did not eat a bite....wasn't really even tempted..this is a first for me.

does anyone stay tired on this program? i do. maybe it's the limited amount of carbs..but i am keepin on keepin on.

Congrats on not eating the cake! It's amazing to me when I'm not even tempted. I have my tired days but the days I exercise seem to help. Also I just think it's me b/c of my busy schedule. Good luck!

Thanks Meemo! I had to do something. I was still close and didn't want to be 20-30 lbs up and wonder what the heck happened to me. My "skinny" clothes were starting to get tight! :)

Hey Finz!! Thanks for the welcome. See my note to Meemo abover:)

Hi Gina. Thanks for the welcome back. I NEVER went through the 6 weeks of stabilization. I keep meandering my way back and away again. It sucked. I just couldn't stick to it and don't know why. I got cocky I guess. I was still going 1 or 2 times a week (trying to get back on stabilization) and then I didn't go for a month and finally bit the bullet and went back. If I had just waited and got back to 130 I probalby wouldn't have had to resign b/c I would have been in the range they gave me, but I was not weighing in like I should have. I know what you mean about wanting to go back to green. They always told me NOT to do that as well, even when I really thought it would help me.

tvmitche..Congrats on ONEDERLAND!!! WOOHOO. Now you've got me motivated to make the cheesecake again. Do you make the crust or not? I know you can eat it for lunch too if you omit the crust part of it

thanks. it's exciting to see the scale move down, and not up. you've lost almost 50pounds? i can't wait to get there. yes, i do make the crust. it's good to know i can have it for lunch too, minus the crust. it's amazing what cottage cheese can make.

Great NSVs. And wait until you get to Colorado to ski. The mountains have been getting blasted with snow. You will have a great time!

Welcome back, Rocki. You can do this.

Congrats and welcome to ONEderland. And great job on bypassing the German Chocolate Cake...don't know if I could have resisted, as it is my all-time favorite.

So well said! I've created my own plan before, too.

I don't think I've ever been on the menu you are on--I started on the beige--so disclaimer here, but it is the flavor of the veggies that you don't like? It sounds like you've already discovered them, but cucumbers and tomatoes are heavy veggies, and they are pretty good mixed in rice vinegar, which is legal on the green menu and tangy.

Also, I've found a good snack for me is a cheese stick. I like the Sargento sharp cheddar cheese sticks--they have a lot of flavor and seem to go further than white string cheese. If used in moderation, cheese sticks are a good cheat/snack because they shouldn't affect the chemical side of MRC.

Hang in there! My losses showed up very quickly above my waist, and it seemed to take my bottom a little while to catch up. My mom actually pulled me aside back in August or September and, in a stage whisper, advised me to stick with my diet and eventually I wouldn't be shaped like a pear. It took about a month or so, but my body is much more normally proportioned now.

Welcome back, Rocki! I've missed you!

Congrats on breaking below 200! And congrats on resisting that cake.

I've fought fatigue on and off with MRC. I have low iron levels most of the time anyway, but one thing that seems to help me when I get really run down is to eat steak and canned spinach (which has a lot of salt). I'll generally do this two nights in a row. It isn't exactly on plan, but it is a better choice than 1) not eating because I'm too tired or 2) eating junk.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! And welcome to ONEDERLAND!! It all gets better from here. Just remember the paper towel theory - as the roll gets smaller the lbs (ie paper towels wrap around more) make a bigger difference in how fast you shrink. You'll really start to see the sizes drop fast.

**YEA** Congrats! :carrot:

Cheesecake recipe
 

I made the cheesecake recipe last night.Had a piece for breakfast and it is wonderful.I used the double chocolate pudding HNS iit.Talk about taking care of a chocolate craving.

Congratulations! German chocolate cake is my birthday cake as well, and for my birthday this year we had it as my request (It's the tradition you know). I didn't have any, I just actually really enjoyed my family enjoying it. I saved a small piece and froze it.... and sometime after I get through this part of my journey, I'll have it.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! WHOA!!!!!! :hug:

Welcome back.... Missed you! :hug:

Congrats! That is soooo awesome!!