Wow, Patzi. I don't know what to tell you. I think that this is one of the downfalls of MRC--it's only personalized to a certain point, and the people who work there aren't doctors or nutritionists and have been instructed not to modify the program menus. I hate to say it, but maybe it would be better for you to go see a dietitian or nutritionist and go over the menu with them to see what modifications they would recommend.
When I was trying to lose weight a while back ago, my personal trainer at the gym told me to eat 2 days super-low-calorie, then eat higher calorie the third day, and repeat that pattern. She said it allows you to eat really low calorie without your body going into starvation mode because you are "shocking" it with high calories that third day. I have also noticed, when I chart my weight loss and calories on livestrong.com, that sometimes I will actually see a bigger drop when I stick to the plan 100%, but have one day where I eat quite a few more calories (not going crazy, just a little off-plan, and healthy calories).
I'm not really sure what other advice to give you. Maybe Debi has some more insight?
I'm rooting for you, though!
I have to say that I completely agree with teacherlady. This program just isn't for everyone, especially if your center is stubborn or won't listen to your concerns. I can't remember if it was you I said this to before or not, but I really had to get in the girl's face at the end of my program. She wanted me to sign on for 10 more weeks and lose at least 10 more pounds. My trainer was saying "NO WAY - you're at 20% bf" (and I had stopped having a period). My conversation with her started out good, but got heated, especially when she suggested more supplements. You have to advocate for yourself and tell them what's not working. Teacherlady is right -they can't modify the menus. You've either got to figure it out, or get a different menu. How long have you been stalled?
Funny story: At yoga last night, we were in a weird bendy pose, kind of like a lunge, but all bent over funky, and I looked under my armpit to the mirror on the wall behind me (I like to make sure I'm positioned correctly, and even though we're not supposed to do it, I secretly check to see how everyone else is doing and/or whether I'm the only one struggling, etc). Anyway, I looked behind me, and saw the gal that was behind and to the side of me in the mirror, and then I saw someone else's rear end. I thought, "Huh, I thought we were the only two girls in the class tonight. Who is that?" Then I looked more closely at the yoga pants and realized IT WAS ME! My rear and legs have gotten skinny enough that I didn't even recognize my own butt!
Ok, now that is funny! Thanks for the LOL! Cheers to NSV's!
Good Monday morning! Its the start of a new week and I am ready to go go go...have had the crud but stayed on plan most of the time...today is a new day! Been up a couple hours and am on plan LOL..its gonna be a great week
Thank you both for replying on my question about what drinks to get from where. I am just having such a hard time on this plan. It is so exspensive and I have been stalled for almost a month, with a gain of 2.5 lbs. Ah and the food, I'm just so tired of the same old food. I am getting really discouraged and starting to feel like maybe I'm just meant to stay this way. I thought about quiting MRC and maybe trying WW's but my mom talked me out of it and says to just stick it out a little longer and see if I start to lose again. Sorry I had to vent.
Thank you Debi and teacher lady for answering my request.. I am not really at a stall as much as I am super hungry.I have a friend who is a nutritionist. I think I will have her review my menu with me.. I have 5 more pounds to go to goal, and we shall see what happens..
Thank you both for replying on my question about what drinks to get from where. I am just having such a hard time on this plan. It is so exspensive and I have been stalled for almost a month, with a gain of 2.5 lbs. Ah and the food, I'm just so tired of the same old food. I am getting really discouraged and starting to feel like maybe I'm just meant to stay this way. I thought about quiting MRC and maybe trying WW's but my mom talked me out of it and says to just stick it out a little longer and see if I start to lose again. Sorry I had to vent.
Shadden, I was getting tired of the food too until I started cooking out of the cookbook. Or look through the recipe thread on the forum, or at mrcrecipes.blogspot.com Get creative! Also if you look online for low-carb recipes, most can be adapted to be OP. Don't give up....find a new angle!
Things here are going great for the most part. I am struggling getting one of my HNS's in the afternoon for my snack. I just don't have time to snack at work most of the time. I ran my two miles today. Going to do my Muay Thai tomorrow. Getting nervous about the 5K coming up in March. We will see how it goes. Can't believe how tired I was before I ran. Decided to make myself do as much as I could. Got in a good workout. Cut my hair and donated it to locks of love yesterday. Makes working out easier. Need to call my center and tell them sorry for not going in recently. I don't live close and I have to go on a week day. No weekday off for me for awhile. I can't wait to go though because I know I have lost weight!
Shadden, I was getting tired of the food too until I started cooking out of the cookbook. Or look through the recipe thread on the forum, or at mrcrecipes.blogspot.com Get creative! Also if you look online for low-carb recipes, most can be adapted to be OP. Don't give up....find a new angle!
The only reason I don't buy the cookbook is because most of their recipes call for a supplement be added to it. That takes me back to the affordable problem again. Do the others require them as well?
Do you all pay 10.99 per box on diet direct? I pay $10 per box right now through MRC because I buy 5 at a time.
I usually wait until there's a sale/discount code being offered, then I stock up on them. Otherwise, www.familybariatric.com sells them for $9.50/box, but they don't offer free shipping.
The baby and I are sick today and all I want is some chicken noodle soup and a grilled cheese. I am doing well so far but it is difficult. I even made the baby a grilled cheese and didn't eat any of it.
We both feel awful and I have no idea what to make for dinner. I've been drinking hot tea all day and trying to chug down my HNS in between. I'm ready to be back to normal!
Maybe Debi has some more insight?
You have to advocate for yourself and tell them what's not working. Teacherlady is right -they can't modify the menus. You've either got to figure it out, or get a different menu. How long have you been stalled?
