So I haven't posted in a while because I honestly feel like I don't "fit in" exactly. I feel like some would read my posts and think that I have no idea what it is to stuggle since I'm only doing this to lose 20-25 lbs and I'm already "skinny". Trust me...I know what it is like to struggle to lose weight when you're big. Years ago I was up to 215 lbs and I worked VERY hard to lose weight on my own by changing my lifestyle (eating better and working out more). With A LOT of hard work I was able to get down to 162 . With a wedding and a honeymoon (to Italy and Greece...mmmm yummy food) I got up to 172. I struggled and struggled to take that weight off and get back to 162 but it just wasn't happening. That's when my husband brought me home a brochure for MRC.
My goal 5 months ago (before MRC) was to get back down to 162. Now I'm at 152 and I'm the happiest I've ever been with my body. I'm proud of it and I feel good in my clothes. No...I feel GREAT in my clothes. Although I'm 6 foot tall, I'm wearing size SMALL in shirts and shorts and size 6 in pants (never been size 6 in my entire life!). I'm so pleased with the results of this struggle with MRC. I LOVE my body. I never thought I'd say that.
I'm just finishing up week 3 of stabilization. The first week I initially lost 3 lbs (was down to 149). But since then I've had 2 really bad, off plan weekends (parties/weddings) and gained 10 lbs each weekend. All water weight of course because by the Thursday after I manage to get back down to 150-152. I've gained 2 lbs of lean muscle since I weighed in at 149 so the weight gain was good weight. So being at 152 after weighing in at 149 doesn't bother me.
So enough background...now real reason for my post. I'm mentally finished with this program. Is that bad? A few weeks ago when I was showing 149 on the scale I thought 145-147 was where I wanted to be at the end of stabilization. Yeah, that would be nice still but honestly, I don't really care if I hit that or not. Like I said above, I LOVE my body right now. My plan is to still follow the stabilization program when I can. But this weekend is ANOTHER wedding and I'm not going to beat myself up for induldging at the BBQ on Friday and the wedding on Saturday. Back on plan Sunday-Friday then I'm going to a nice dinner with my husband and family from out of town. So I'll induldge then too.
I don't really have a goal weight from the center anymore because I've hit the body fat percentage they wanted me at (21%-26%). I'm at 20% body fat! So although they originally thought I needed to get down to 143.5...then 145...then 147....because I'm at 20% body fat they really haven't said anything about me losing any more weight.
Don't we all do this, struggle through this program so that we can be not only healthier but happier with our bodies? I'm there! I shouldn't feel bad for not really caring if I lose more, should I?
Sorry for the super long post. I haven't posted in a while so this is what you get. :P
Hello everyone, well I did not have enough time to pack a lunch today! Any ideas of where I can eat. I am on the beige MetaSlim Plus Menu. Thanks!
Have a wonderful day!
Can you slip out and pick something up? Wendy's, Chic-Fil-A and Arby's all have good salads. Since you are on the beige menu, I'd ask if they could sell you an additional portion of chicken. Some restaurants will do that. I think your best bet would be Chic-Fil-A, and I think they have a fruit cup. Good luck!
So I haven't posted in a while because I honestly feel like I don't "fit in" exactly. I feel like some would read my posts and think that I have no idea what it is to stuggle since I'm only doing this to lose 20-25 lbs and I'm already "skinny". Trust me...I know what it is like to struggle to lose weight when you're big. Years ago I was up to 215 lbs and I worked VERY hard to lose weight on my own by changing my lifestyle (eating better and working out more). With A LOT of hard work I was able to get down to 162 . With a wedding and a honeymoon (to Italy and Greece...mmmm yummy food) I got up to 172. I struggled and struggled to take that weight off and get back to 162 but it just wasn't happening. That's when my husband brought me home a brochure for MRC.
My goal 5 months ago (before MRC) was to get back down to 162. Now I'm at 152 and I'm the happiest I've ever been with my body. I'm proud of it and I feel good in my clothes. No...I feel GREAT in my clothes. Although I'm 6 foot tall, I'm wearing size SMALL in shirts and shorts and size 6 in pants (never been size 6 in my entire life!). I'm so pleased with the results of this struggle with MRC. I LOVE my body. I never thought I'd say that.
I'm just finishing up week 3 of stabilization. The first week I initially lost 3 lbs (was down to 149). But since then I've had 2 really bad, off plan weekends (parties/weddings) and gained 10 lbs each weekend. All water weight of course because by the Thursday after I manage to get back down to 150-152. I've gained 2 lbs of lean muscle since I weighed in at 149 so the weight gain was good weight. So being at 152 after weighing in at 149 doesn't bother me.
So enough background...now real reason for my post. I'm mentally finished with this program. Is that bad? A few weeks ago when I was showing 149 on the scale I thought 145-147 was where I wanted to be at the end of stabilization. Yeah, that would be nice still but honestly, I don't really care if I hit that or not. Like I said above, I LOVE my body right now. My plan is to still follow the stabilization program when I can. But this weekend is ANOTHER wedding and I'm not going to beat myself up for induldging at the BBQ on Friday and the wedding on Saturday. Back on plan Sunday-Friday then I'm going to a nice dinner with my husband and family from out of town. So I'll induldge then too.
I don't really have a goal weight from the center anymore because I've hit the body fat percentage they wanted me at (21%-26%). I'm at 20% body fat! So although they originally thought I needed to get down to 143.5...then 145...then 147....because I'm at 20% body fat they really haven't said anything about me losing any more weight.
Don't we all do this, struggle through this program so that we can be not only healthier but happier with our bodies? I'm there! I shouldn't feel bad for not really caring if I lose more, should I?
Sorry for the super long post. I haven't posted in a while so this is what you get. :P
First, your dog is cute! Second, it certainly doesn't sound like you need to lose anymore weight! I would encourage you to go ahead and finish stabilization as best you can because it will not only get your body used to taking in a healthy number of calories a day, but by reintroducing foods to you, especially some of the carbs, it should reduce the amount of water weight you are gaining each time you go to one of these parties. Congrats on reaching a healthy weight!
So I haven't posted in a while because I honestly feel like I don't "fit in" exactly. I feel like some would read my posts and think that I have no idea what it is to stuggle since I'm only doing this to lose 20-25 lbs and I'm already "skinny". Trust me...I know what it is like to struggle to lose weight when you're big. Years ago I was up to 215 lbs and I worked VERY hard to lose weight on my own by changing my lifestyle (eating better and working out more). With A LOT of hard work I was able to get down to 162 . With a wedding and a honeymoon (to Italy and Greece...mmmm yummy food) I got up to 172. I struggled and struggled to take that weight off and get back to 162 but it just wasn't happening. That's when my husband brought me home a brochure for MRC.
My goal 5 months ago (before MRC) was to get back down to 162. Now I'm at 152 and I'm the happiest I've ever been with my body. I'm proud of it and I feel good in my clothes. No...I feel GREAT in my clothes. Although I'm 6 foot tall, I'm wearing size SMALL in shirts and shorts and size 6 in pants (never been size 6 in my entire life!). I'm so pleased with the results of this struggle with MRC. I LOVE my body. I never thought I'd say that.
I'm just finishing up week 3 of stabilization. The first week I initially lost 3 lbs (was down to 149). But since then I've had 2 really bad, off plan weekends (parties/weddings) and gained 10 lbs each weekend. All water weight of course because by the Thursday after I manage to get back down to 150-152. I've gained 2 lbs of lean muscle since I weighed in at 149 so the weight gain was good weight. So being at 152 after weighing in at 149 doesn't bother me.
So enough background...now real reason for my post. I'm mentally finished with this program. Is that bad? A few weeks ago when I was showing 149 on the scale I thought 145-147 was where I wanted to be at the end of stabilization. Yeah, that would be nice still but honestly, I don't really care if I hit that or not. Like I said above, I LOVE my body right now. My plan is to still follow the stabilization program when I can. But this weekend is ANOTHER wedding and I'm not going to beat myself up for induldging at the BBQ on Friday and the wedding on Saturday. Back on plan Sunday-Friday then I'm going to a nice dinner with my husband and family from out of town. So I'll induldge then too.
I don't really have a goal weight from the center anymore because I've hit the body fat percentage they wanted me at (21%-26%). I'm at 20% body fat! So although they originally thought I needed to get down to 143.5...then 145...then 147....because I'm at 20% body fat they really haven't said anything about me losing any more weight.
Don't we all do this, struggle through this program so that we can be not only healthier but happier with our bodies? I'm there! I shouldn't feel bad for not really caring if I lose more, should I?
Sorry for the super long post. I haven't posted in a while so this is what you get. :P
Wow! 20% body fat is awsome! Congrats!! I can't wait until I LOVE my body. I agree w/ stuck in grad school. I think you should follow through with the stabalization. I also think it's a good idea that you are going to allow yourself indulgences at special occasions. It looks like otherwise, you plan to stay OP. You've made it...celebrate, just don't forget your struggles to get where you are at .
Icmaly - I also think continuing with Stabilization is a good idea. As someone who got within 7 lbs of goal and then, like you, just got tired of doing this program, I can say that without guidance and accountability, I went back to my old eating habits and gained very quickly. I'm sorry to say, those 10 lbs every weekend don't come off as easily when you do it over and over. I would rationalize all the "special" events and occasions and pretty soon there was always an excuse to eat whatever I wanted. The 1 or 2 lbs a week I was gaining didn't seem that important until I had to get a pair of "fat" pants again. At 147 I was a loose size 10, and had been looking forward to buying 8's.... buying the 12's brought me back to reality. And it was HARD to get back on track. Like the others were saying, eating badly creates cravings that I hadn't experienced while on plan, and they often got the best of me. I re-signed and have made a commitment to get to goal and complete Stabilization -- I want this to last.
Hi friends, old and new ... I lost 55 pounds on MRC over a year ago, then got lazy and gained 25 of it back. I started back OP this week (by myself, I'm not rejoining), I know this program works and I know I can do it by myself.
For those who were asking ... you can buy the HNS (the exact same ones in different packaging) from the dietdirect dot com web site. I only use the concentrates, they are called ProtiDiet Fruit Drink Concentrates and sell for 9.99 per box with discounts for quantity. I only buy them when they are on sale for 7.99, then I buy in bulk so actually get them for 6.49. (the site has a weekly sale, which they post every Monday). I like the Peach-Mango, Green Tea/Cranberry, Grape and Orange ones best. The bars are called WonderSlim Crispy Bars ... they are also 9.99, but once again I always wait until they are on sale for 7.99, then order in quantity. I LOVE the Cinnamon ones and the peanut ones. The soy crisps are called WonderSlim Chocolate Crunchies and are 9.99, but once again I only buy them on sale for 7.99 or less in quantity. The meal replacement shakes are called BariWise Meal Shakes and are 14.95, 11.95 when on sale. Any order over 79 is free shipping and they have discount codes -- saveme10 takes 10 percent off any order over 99, and save me 15 or 20 for larger orders.
As for supplements ..... I only took the starter pack for a few weeks when I first began, then never bought anymore, and saw absolutely no difference. I take calcium (very important for women my age), MSM (I have arthritis and have taken this for years), a good multi-vitamin, red rice yeast (cholesterol ..... I had the weird effect of having this plan raise my cholesterol -- from 150 to 240, and this supplement helps me), and flax seed oil alternating with fish oil.
So, I'm back ... hi Pat!! I've struggled for a few months trying to get this going, but now feel good about it. This is a very effective plan .... the only way it doesn't work is "operator error" -- .
Just came back from WI. No more lbs lost BUT now I'm down to 18.8% body fat! I lost 3 lbs of fat and gained 3 lbs of muscle in ONE WEEK. I love being able to work out like I use to again! (they cut back my exercise A LOT while on program)
To everyone who responded to my earlier post...I have no plans to stop stabilization. I will continue with it for the full 6 weeks (I'll actually probably go 9 weeks because they need me 100% on plan for 2 weeks before they give me my final calorie count).
The thing about this program for me that I think is different than the majority of people is that I have no doubt in my mind that I'll maintain this new weight. For the last 5 years (especially the last 2) I've been a very healthy eater and a very active person. I wanted to lose weight for vain reasons and not for my health. I was already a very healthy person. I've been a crazy calorie counter for the last 5 years and I'm very conscious about what I put in my body. Plus, I'm such a perfectionist that gaining weight (long term) is NOT an option for me. I don't fail at things...simple as that.
Also, it looks like I'll be eating MORE calories than I did after stabilization than when I did before MRC. I was starving myself before MRC, which is WHY I couldn't lose weight anymore. MRC really has restarted my metabolism and now I can eat like a 6 foot tall, 150 lb, extremely active woman should!
Last edited by lcmaly; 06-18-2009 at 03:22 PM.
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I'd like to re-introduce myself....yes....I'm another repeat offender
I started MRC last year but didn't stay OP during stabilization. As a result, I never got to goal weight....got within 2 lbs of goal and then put on a couple. I've been POP (partially on plan) ever since trying to get to goal...then I took a nice little break starting in late March. Someone else said it doesn't take long to fall back in to old habits and boy do I agree!!
I'm a stress eater and manged to gain 7 pounds during my break.
So I'm starting back at the beginning and will follow the plan strictly. When I cheat, even 1 bite, I get sidetracked and its hard to get back on plan. I'm on day 3 of the plan and so far so good. Getting through the first 10 days will be huge since I haven't been able to go more than 3 days without a cheat in quite awhile.
I look forward to getting to know all of you and to get/give support on the journey.
Hi everyone, well I just finished day 6 and I honestly did not think I would even make it this far. But I feel great and very proud of myself. I have WI tomorrow and hoping I am down 1 more pound for the week. Well hope everyone has a lovely night!
Hi everyone, well I just finished day 6 and I honestly did not think I would even make it this far. But I feel great and very proud of myself. I have WI tomorrow and hoping I am down 1 more pound for the week. Well hope everyone has a lovely night!
I'd like to re-introduce myself....yes....I'm another repeat offender
I started MRC last year but didn't stay OP during stabilization. As a result, I never got to goal weight....got within 2 lbs of goal and then put on a couple. I've been POP (partially on plan) ever since trying to get to goal...then I took a nice little break starting in late March. Someone else said it doesn't take long to fall back in to old habits and boy do I agree!!
I'm a stress eater and manged to gain 7 pounds during my break.
So I'm starting back at the beginning and will follow the plan strictly. When I cheat, even 1 bite, I get sidetracked and its hard to get back on plan. I'm on day 3 of the plan and so far so good. Getting through the first 10 days will be huge since I haven't been able to go more than 3 days without a cheat in quite awhile.
I look forward to getting to know all of you and to get/give support on the journey.
Welcome back! It is good to know your weaknesses. I am learning this is not just a journey of weight loss but of self discovery and mind reset.
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Originally Posted by khunter
I just have to share something with everyone.
I wore my shirt "TUCKED IN" to work all day! Such little accomplishments just makes everything worth while!
PS Actually got told from my 13 year old son that "you're looking good mom"...LOL
Yahoo! Those NSV are great! When a teenage boy notices when Mom is looking good, you must look awesome!
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Originally Posted by lcmaly
Just came back from WI. No more lbs lost BUT now I'm down to 18.8% body fat! I lost 3 lbs of fat and gained 3 lbs of muscle in ONE WEEK. I love being able to work out like I use to again! (they cut back my exercise A LOT while on program)
To everyone who responded to my earlier post...I have no plans to stop stabilization. I will continue with it for the full 6 weeks (I'll actually probably go 9 weeks because they need me 100% on plan for 2 weeks before they give me my final calorie count).
The thing about this program for me that I think is different than the majority of people is that I have no doubt in my mind that I'll maintain this new weight. For the last 5 years (especially the last 2) I've been a very healthy eater and a very active person. I wanted to lose weight for vain reasons and not for my health. I was already a very healthy person. I've been a crazy calorie counter for the last 5 years and I'm very conscious about what I put in my body. Plus, I'm such a perfectionist that gaining weight (long term) is NOT an option for me. I don't fail at things...simple as that.
Also, it looks like I'll be eating MORE calories than I did after stabilization than when I did before MRC. I was starving myself before MRC, which is WHY I couldn't lose weight anymore. MRC really has restarted my metabolism and now I can eat like a 6 foot tall, 150 lb, extremely active woman should!
You rock! The things you say are stating you are where you should be. Wow, love your body? That is wonderful. And kudos for realizing what was the missing link before. Most people think that if you are overweigh, you must be eating bad, too much food or not exercising. You were doing the opposite so it would be easy to miss!
Hi everyone, well I just finished day 6 and I honestly did not think I would even make it this far. But I feel great and very proud of myself. I have WI tomorrow and hoping I am down 1 more pound for the week. Well hope everyone has a lovely night!
Good for you! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Remember just sticking with the plan for 6 days is a great accomplishment!
I can't wait until I 
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