My center in Gainesville, FL is amazing. The girls are so helpful. They all have been on program and have lost a substantial amount of weight. They make you feel like a rock star for losing 3-5 lbs, and it just gives you motivation and in turn, you motivate others. You are doing great. Don't give up, but if you are not happy with that center, just change centers. This should be a great experience for you, not a depressing one. I have been OP since March 17th and have lost 81 lbs. If I can do it, you can too, just either voice your concerns or change centers.

kaylasmommy
You are a rock star!!!! Your stats are fantastic!

I have a great center, noticing a bit of turnover, but the counselors coming in are great. I like that there are counselors in different age brackets.

Hi everyone,

First, let me say that I don't think that my center is bad, at least I am willing to give them another chance before I decided on that one (yes, it is in Nebraska) it is just a few of the girls that seem to put things off. So I have decided that I am going tomorrow morning and I am going to be specific about what needs done, and I am not leaving until it is all done. Then we will discuss where I am at and changes that I need to make. I think one of the issues may be that sometimes they seem like they are defending the program but I am a person who does not expect to get my money back. I want to learn a healthy lifestyle and realize that yes there will be cheats but I am OK with that as the next day I want to pick myself back up and get back on program. If I can learn that, I hopefully will not have issues with my weight any longer. I think that when I tell them that I am OK with ups and downs they think that is weird. But it does frustrate me that they have never checked to see if I am in ketosis. But tomorrow I am going to find out! Thanks everyone for all your help because I have learned so much from this board that I think it helps me when I go into the center.

The center I have been going to (also in Nebraska) seems to be doing okay. They do seem to be out of products often. The first week I signed up they were out of a couple of things, now this week they have them back in but are out of others. I actually got the last box of one item tonight. I think that maybe if you picked up products before the Friday "rush" they might be in. ??? I found that the girl that weighed me in at my midweek weigh-in during pre-conditional was not at all helpful and actually made me feel worse when I had not lost a single ounce! (literally not an ounce).

Today when completing our lists in class of flavors, there were about 3 or 4 items they were out of....which must mean they were the best flavors and I would have like to try them....I guess I will check at next weight in to see if they have them in and purchase them right then. They asked us to WI twice a week....does anyone have any tips on what days work for you....is it good on Monday right after a long weekend, and then again on Thursday?? Gee I hope you don't get tired of me for asking so many questions.

I'm pretty new to this, and I think it probably varies from Center to Center, but I have weighed in on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. It seems as if Friday is c-r-a-z-y busy and that they shuffle you in & out a bit faster than normal. On the other days they stop and chat a bit longer and see how you're doing. I plan to go with a Monday and a Thursday once I am on my long term menu (whatever color that is.)

Another question....when you go in for WI, is that all they do....how often do they measure and do a body fat print out on you? So you probably want to do a 3-4 days in between weigh ins then?

Ok...sorry, that was two questions.

When I go in they take my blood pressure, ask what vitamins, etc I have been taking, ask how things are going, look over my food log, and then get weighed-in. They said that they retake your measurements and do the Tanita again after 2 weeks of being OP, I think.

Thank you for being so helpful.

I was told the manager was too busy to return my call. And that was correct because she never did. They fabricated things in my chart and would not let me see the notes on me. I lost 43 lbs and got no support . Now I am so upset with them I donto want to go back in and have already gained back 5 lbs. I tried 2 clinics in metro Denver. The second one was worse than the first and they shared information. Be aware if you do not lose 3 lbs every week they will accuse you of cheating (which I did not do until this past week) That is their corporate policy. I need support. I am, really slipping back.

I'm sorry you're having trouble with your center, but you know what?... look how far you've come! You said you lost 43 lbs with no support. Think about that. That means YOU did that! YOU were in control. Don't let them control you now. For too long, I (and probably most of us) have allowed food to control me. Finally we're taking that control back. Don't just hand it over to someone else now. You've worked too hard for that! You will get there, you just have to keep plugging. I don't know how far along into your contract you are, but you know the plan and know what you've have to do. Put your earplugs in, your blinders on and keep going. You can finish this, no matter how long it takes. This is for you and your future. Keep that control and don't give it away!

Great advice....I ditto everything...you can do it...don't quit now!!!

I have only been on MRC for about the same time you have & I know what you mean about the people on the inside. I love this forum for it has been helping me along my new journey

is your center in georgia?

Not sure if you are talking to me, but I am from Nebraska...after WI this week, I will update my profile to show that. I was just lucky to get the ticker to work...LOL.