Can't discuss it here. It isn't really new, just new to our area. See the stickies at the top of the MRC forum.

Ahh, didn't realize it was one and the same.
Thanks!

The "new plan" (aka, "the plan which shall not be named") is a controversial one. See the stickies at the top of this forum for more information.

I've been struggling with this, too.

I originally signed up for 17 weeks instead of 26 (because they were having a special for teachers, but only on the 17 week plan), so ultimately, I would like to get down 63 lbs, but my 17 weeks only takes me to 51 lbs (and I'm not sure I'll make it that far--as it stands now, I'll probably only hit 40 or so lbs).

I originally planned to just resign for an additional 17 weeks, but I'm so TIRED of this diet. I miss the variety in my foods--not as much because I am bored with the food plan, but because it's a huge pain and very stressful to consistently prepare meals I actually like and mostly enjoy with the foods currently available to me.

And I'm depressed by the fact that I not only DON'T look forward to meals (which is actually an impressive behavioral change for me), but that I DREAD meals, and sometimes have to force myself to choke the food down (chicken, AGAIN??? lol).

I'm losing this weight so I can look and feel better, yes, but also so I can hopefully get pregnant (PCOS/fertility issues) next summer when we start trying. On one hand, I don't want to spend a bunch of money to lose a ton of weight--only to get pregnant and start over again--if I can get pregnant with having lost only 40lbs. On the other hand, I don't want to stop losing, then not be able to get pregnant (not getting any younger here) and have to take more time to lose more.

And, of course, I hate the idea of "settling," if I know I can do more/do better.

It's a decision I'm still struggling with, and I'm not sure I'll be ready to make that decision until Christmas, when my contract is up.

Hi Ladystarrider,

Sounds like you have it all together. Good for you. You will make it to where you want to get, no doubt in my mind. Yip, the new plan isn't terrible at all, but I just got my maintenance menu, and it looks super! I think it should work wonderfully, then they are offering me another free round, so happy!

All the best!

Wow, sounds like a fantastic reason to lose. Sorry you are struggling, but it would truly make your pregnancy so much easier, if you could. I am gonna send up a prayer for you cause I can't imagine a more magnificent reason to get healthier. Yes, you will likely gain during pregnancy, but if you go in with a clear head about it and keep your head, you can keep it within reason. Too many people use it to say, "I am eating for 2" sort of mentality, and that is one you would be better to avoid, but I have every faith in you. After all, you are a TEACHER so you're highly INTELLIGENT. I should know, I am married to a teacher! Don't give up my dear!

Part of the reason I want to lose weight is to get pregnant as well. As it stands, I've always had high-risk pregnancies, and unless I lose this weight the next one could kill me. And yes, there is danger of gaining back weight during the pregnancy, but just try to think of it this way: Once you have the baby, you want to be healthy for them to see them grow up, play with them, be there for them. I try to remind myself that that's more important than food. Best of luck!

Hi..
Weighed in Friday, and lost 1/2 pound. I weigh in Tuesday and Friday and for the week I lost 2 pounds. Total lost since 9/10 is 11 1/4 pounds, and a total of 20 1/2 inches.

Am having a problem this week, of being bored with diet. This is the first. I do not eat the same thing every day, and eat varied, but for some reason, just tired of it. Hope this feeling leaves fast. I do not eat any red meat, but do eat chicken, fish, shell fish, turkey.

Do not know if I told you or not in October, but I was told, when I have a craving during the day and the HNS does not work, they told me to take a HNS and to take half a bar with it.

May I have some suggestions on what tortilla would be good to purchase? I have looked at some and they are loaded with fat and salt.

Thank you,

Patzi

Welcome Machaela. You will love this board, lots of great people here and always helpful, I was so glad to find them. Think of some of the confusion as fun, learning all about a new and exciting way to eat and live. The plans are great and they get you where you want to go as long as you follow them.

As soon as you can try some different recipies. I love the cheesecake and the french toast and the waldorf salad. All are filling and so yummy. Best wishes on your journey!

Sherral

I eat the LaTortilla Factory ones. They are huge and I can get a good taco with it but you can also make some desert type things with it (spray butter and cinnamon). Its pretty good. (its 50 instead of 40 calories but I can live with 10 calories)

I too and struggling. I feel like this is never ending and sometimes I question whats gonna happen when I am FINALLY done (and that time feels like its never gonna happen). I have lost 18 lbs and I know thats good but I have like 50 to go. Its a tough pill to swallow. I am up in december and I will have to re-enroll to get to where I want to be. I am a repeat offender, meaning I started this early this year and lost like 10 lbs and quit. This is so hard!

JOY - Thanks for the information you posted about the CALM stuff (forgot the rest of the name) at any rate I looked at it and the main ingredient is magnesium. Well, I googled some of what it does for you and it helps digestion. Ever since I have been on program I have struggled with constipation. Extra fiber makes it worse, Vitamin C helps a little but I took extra magnesium last night after reading the information and guess what. Well I visited the potty 3 times this morning. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

If you were here I would give you that hug in person! Not only did it get rid of the constipation but it also took away my leg and toe cramps.

Sherral

Joy-Maybe you could help me out, I notice you live in the Lafayette area, I live in Lafayette and have been trying to find buffalo meat, I can't find it at Gordans or Wal-Mart on 26....have you had any luck finding it? I'm getting soo tired of chicken and want to try something different!

Good morning all!

Patzi, most of the low carb tortillas are also low in cals, we found one that was 50 cals, I think it's the latortilla too.. but I haven't ate one yet because I can't figure out how to fit 4 oz of cooke veggies in one without it being gross, lol.. so I've mostly been using the lite bread instead. Also if you are getting bored definitely check out some recipes! sounds like you need to shake things up for sure My husband is doing the plan with me and on the weekends we are trying new things, the taco chilli is amazing! And I've made the chocolate cheesecake for breakfast.. all good stuff

Teacherlady, it sounds like you are battling with a tough decision! I know it will all work out for you one way or another. Hang in there!!! You said you are dreading your meals, are you eating too much chicken? do you also include fish or red meat or turkey in your diet? Maybe play with some new recipes and see if that sparks your interest again? but I do know what you mean about being burnt out on a diet. I'm not at that point on this one but when I did weight watchers before and lost 70 lbs I was beyond bored, and obviously not of food because you can have just about anything but I was bored with the diet itself, the counting and weighing and tracking. So I finally went off and now I'm back here.. I never made it to maintenance so I was never taught how to KEEP it off.. so my lesson was learned for sure. So maybe if you are thinking about stopping the plan they will go ahead and move you to stabilization and maintenance so you can at least learn to keep those lbs off you already worked so hard to lose? just a thought, I'll be thinking about ya!

Well just another normal day around here.. work work work. I can't wait until sat to see if my plateau has been broken. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I think TOM is on the horizon too so I'm hoping it doesn't mess up my next weigh in but we'll see.. if it does at least I know who to blame, lol.. Did anyone watch the biggest loser this week? they went to live with the marine's and a drill sergeants words really hit home with me, he made the comment, we can do anything if we put our HEART to it. That just made so much sense! we always say if we put our mind to something we can do it.. well honestly I think if our heart is not invovled we'll self sabbotage because we really don't want to do it anyway.. so it just resonated with me. We can do this plan and lose the weight if our heart is in it. Plain and simple. Very encouraging. Anyway, just wanted to share, lol.
Well everyone, have a great OP day! Stick to your guns and lets get rid of some fat!

I too will have to buy more weeks next month but i really don't want to. The lady who explained stabilization and said be prepared to regain 8 to 10 pounds when adding back carbs because of water weight scared the crap out of me. I wish i knew this @ the beginning. My goal is 145. I don't want to try for 135 so i can gain 10 pounds to get to my actual goal. I've already experienced an overnight 4 pound gain from eating too many carbs. I also can't help but notice that there aren't many people on this forum who have lost SIGNIFICANT weight and kept it all off for a long time. I'm really really not trying to be negative and do like the program and love this forum. I just want to lose this weight for good not just for a while.

bbygrl- I've only heard of people losing more weight during stabilization so yeah hearing we may gain 8-10 lbs would scare me too! Did she say whether or not those are permanent lbs or will come back off?? I know from reading mkroyer's posts who is in maintenance she said we'd gain back some weight but it's not fat we are gaining back, just water our cells are taking in and to gear up for it we should introduce sodium again right before goal so it's not such a shock to our systems.. I would definitely talk more to your counselors about stabilization and maintenance for sure, I'm sure they will have some good advice