Originally Posted by llaura33 (Post 2933637)

Well, in spite of no response to my posting yesterday, I thought I would share that the veggie powder is not gross. It does have a strong spearmint flavor to it so I would recommend putting it with something that it won't clash with. I love the green tea cranberry HNC and think it would taste good with it. Today I will put it with my creamy cocoa for a lovely minty chocolate drink.

Yesterday was day 1 on Meta Quick. I also decided to take a "short" road trip which ended up being 6 hours long! While I did take along a HNC in case I wasn't back for my dinner time, I didn't eat dinner until around 9:30 p.m. and had a huge headache by then. I don't think I'll be trying 7 and 1/2 hours in between lunch and dinner again while I'm on Meta Quick.

I'll try another question and see if anyone answers me this time. Does anyone else feel like they have a fever (hot) from time to time? I'm past menopause (went through it in my early 40's) so I know they are not hot flashes. I wondered if this was part of the ketosis process.

Hope to hear from someone...

Originally Posted by Lori123321 (Post 2934202)

Sorry I didn't respond, have never used the powders so I didn't know. Was hoping someone else had and could give you some info. About the hot flashes, it makes sense to me that it is diet related. Our fat cells store hormones and when we are losing weight and releasing that stored fat, the hormones come out as well. For me, I went several extra weeks w/o my TOM. Then it lasted almost 2 weeks when it did show! Others have had other disruptions in cycles. So, since hot flashes are hormone induced and now you are having a flood of hormones from the weight loss, I think it could be connected.

Originally Posted by Fifties Lady (Post 2934418)

Lori, this makes sense to me. It's so nice to have you and Karen with such great medical expertise on here....it really helps....plus you don't charge for your advice....I do like that!!! But then you know, you could bill be anytime you know. :D

Originally Posted by E4FEwife (Post 2936603)

So... I was wondering if anyone on here has ever tried spaghetti squash with some butter buds & splenda. It is yummy and an easy way to get your veggies in.

Originally Posted by namaste (Post 2931593)

hello! :wave: I'm here.

So, yes.... I have some loose skin.... I've got bat wings (great for flying at night) and there is also some on my thighs and my belly but no one notices that stuff. It's really only me. And, I try to view it as my war scars.... what I went through to get where I am. I have to say that I have noticed some of the loose skin tightening up; my arms (which bothered me the most) don't seem to be swaying in the wind as much! ;) And yes, my boobs.... gone. But I started taking that balancing cream they are selling there (very interesting stuff, if you haven't heard or read about it.... I'm not actively in menapause but I feel like I am likely estrogen dominant and it's really helped balance my hormones out) Anyway, back to the "ladies"; they are firming up too. I believe that is definitely from the balancing cream! What I believe is that your skin will firm up where it can, and the rest you have a choice.... you can live with it (accept this is just a part of who you are now and embrace it), or if it bothers you that much, you can change it. There are options. And for me, whatever happens, happens.... it is what it is. I would rather take some extra skin than everything that came with all that extra weight.... I also take MSM and I took corti trim while on plan, those two things did wonders for me. Oh, you have more questions I see.... to shape up; water aerobics and the gazelle were my standard go to exercise "things"; I do pilates and yoga because I love them and they tone and stretch.... and just make you feel great.... do I "see" myself as skinny? I'm still a work in progress but I don't see myself morbidly obese, obese, fat, or anything of that "stuff" anymore. I really really like what I see in the mirror. I question myself, I wonder if I could do more, I sometimes wish I had changed my life sooner but then I just listen for my father in laws voice and go back to the simplicity of it all.... it is what it is. I can't change the past, I can do my best today and today only, I can love and be loved, I can respect all things, and I can honor myself. Then, I look back in that mirror and embrace all that is me; the beauty, the happiness, the imperfections, and the wonder of me. It's my best, today. And so I would tell you; give your very best today and realize you are soooo much more that saggy skin or granny boobs! You are love and light and joy and laughter and all that is beautiful..... You will get there, I promise. Just allow yourself to let go.:hug:

Originally Posted by E4FEwife (Post 2936603)

So... I was wondering if anyone on here has ever tried spaghetti squash with some butter buds & splenda. It is yummy and an easy way to get your veggies in.

Originally Posted by funshine (Post 2934926)

Bellydancing -- how fun! :D

Has anyone tried Zumba? I keep hearing about it and it makes me want to go try a class. I love to dance!

Originally Posted by Lori123321 (Post 2934728)

You earn your keep by keeping an eye on us! Went out and got the bellydancing dvd and this cute little belt with all the coins to shake during the workout. I guess this is where the phrase shake your moneymaker comes from! I tried on one of the full outfits and think I want one when I reach goal. It was really cute. :belly:

Originally Posted by Lori123321 (Post 2934728)

You earn your keep by keeping an eye on us! Went out and got the bellydancing dvd and this cute little belt with all the coins to shake during the workout. I guess this is where the phrase shake your moneymaker comes from! I tried on one of the full outfits and think I want one when I reach goal. It was really cute. :belly:

Originally Posted by TeresaG (Post 2937522)

You have to share where you got your dvd and belt. I've always thought belly dancing would be fun.

Originally Posted by Lori123321 (Post 2937544)

At the Chapel Hills Mall in Springs there is an Everest Tibet Imports store. They have all kinds of neat asian items. I saw a video there once but didn't think of it until one of the nurses I work with was talking about the class she took. So she told me to start working on my core by doing figure 8's with my hips and not move the upper part of my body. Well, before you know it, here were all us night nurses gathered at the desk trying move our hips in a figure 8. The night nursing supervisor thinks we're nuts. Probably not far from the truth!

Originally Posted by leahruthie (Post 2937464)

i am having a rough week this week, guys. between the forced off-plan moments this weekend and having my lady visitor, i feel like a giant! i'm up a pound or two, despite drinking a TON of water so far this week, and i am feeling super discouraged.

has anyone ever seen the never ending story? i feel like artax, giving into the sadness and sinking into the mud hehe... (man i just revealed what a gigantic dork i am)

Originally Posted by Lori123321 (Post 2937544)

At the Chapel Hills Mall in Springs there is an Everest Tibet Imports store. They have all kinds of neat asian items. I saw a video there once but didn't think of it until one of the nurses I work with was talking about the class she took. So she told me to start working on my core by doing figure 8's with my hips and not move the upper part of my body. Well, before you know it, here were all us night nurses gathered at the desk trying move our hips in a figure 8. The night nursing supervisor thinks we're nuts. Probably not far from the truth!