Originally Posted by ShaddenA (Post 3669846)

Quick question Teacherlady, I know I asked this before and I think you said Diet direct was the site to go to but what are the protein drinks called that you buy online? I don't want to mess up and get the wrong ones.

Originally Posted by patzi (Post 3670086)

Hi...
I weighed in Friday and stayed the same.The center is starting on me again and I reminded them again, the reason I bought an additional 10 weeks,is my goal would not be met . I asked them to do something with my menu as for first time since I started I feel starved.I take 5 HNS a day, 4 if I take a creamy,but they wanted me to buy Phenatrim,and I reminded them I bought it and am stuck with it as I am allergic to it. Said up exercise, drink more than 72oz of water a day, and that was it. I am hungry all the time.They would not change the menu ,so will have to do something before I go on a binge,which I feel like doing and have not. I tried the Meta Balance, and gained 3 pounds I think,so if anyone has any suggestions,I am more than willing to listen, as right now,I am struggling not to eat what is not OP, and have not done so as of yet.I was thinking maybe adding more protein.
Patzi

Originally Posted by teacherlady79 (Post 3669335)

THanks for the advice and thoughts, all.

I stuck it out yesterday and didn't graze or binge, and then I made myself go to yoga class last night (even though it was cold and I was tired and just wanted to curl up on the couch with a movie). I'm so glad I did all that, too! I weighed in this morning, and I"m -3.5lbs, so I've lost what I had gained the last couple weeks, plus some. :D

I made hubby go see his counselor yesterday afternoon (he hadn't been in a couple months--he has anxiety and PTSD issues, but had been doing considerably better until recently) to talk out his social blunder so he can figure out for himself what he needs to do. He ended up doing exactly what you suggested, razorbackbritt-- he sent an email to the folks he offended, apologizing and asking to meet up sometime. I chatted with my friend, and she's fine and thinks her husband really isn't upset or anything (he can get along with anyone--he has so many friends who have radically different views from him, yet he still gets along with them. I think he's the most patient person in the world, lol), so we're ok on that front.

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! ;)

Originally Posted by patzi (Post 3670086)

Hi...
I weighed in Friday and stayed the same.The center is starting on me again and I reminded them again, the reason I bought an additional 10 weeks,is my goal would not be met . I asked them to do something with my menu as for first time since I started I feel starved.I take 5 HNS a day, 4 if I take a creamy,but they wanted me to buy Phenatrim,and I reminded them I bought it and am stuck with it as I am allergic to it. Said up exercise, drink more than 72oz of water a day, and that was it. I am hungry all the time.They would not change the menu ,so will have to do something before I go on a binge,which I feel like doing and have not. I tried the Meta Balance, and gained 3 pounds I think,so if anyone has any suggestions,I am more than willing to listen, as right now,I am struggling not to eat what is not OP, and have not done so as of yet.I was thinking maybe adding more protein.

Shadden A,I know you asked Teacher Lady, but I also order from Diet Direct.
The clear drinks are by Proti Diet and it says Concentrated Drink,Aspertine Free.
The powdered drinks are by Bari Wise,and my box says Bari WISE Variety Pack fruit drink.You have the option to by the drink in single flavors,I buy
them in the Variety box.
I emailed Diet Direct told them what Diet program I was on,and they told me the replacement drinks to buy.
Patzi

Originally Posted by teacherlady79 (Post 3669335)

THanks for the advice and thoughts, all.

I stuck it out yesterday and didn't graze or binge, and then I made myself go to yoga class last night (even though it was cold and I was tired and just wanted to curl up on the couch with a movie). I'm so glad I did all that, too! I weighed in this morning, and I"m -3.5lbs, so I've lost what I had gained the last couple weeks, plus some. :D

I made hubby go see his counselor yesterday afternoon (he hadn't been in a couple months--he has anxiety and PTSD issues, but had been doing considerably better until recently) to talk out his social blunder so he can figure out for himself what he needs to do. He ended up doing exactly what you suggested, razorbackbritt-- he sent an email to the folks he offended, apologizing and asking to meet up sometime. I chatted with my friend, and she's fine and thinks her husband really isn't upset or anything (he can get along with anyone--he has so many friends who have radically different views from him, yet he still gets along with them. I think he's the most patient person in the world, lol), so we're ok on that front.

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! ;)

Originally Posted by teacherlady79 (Post 3670337)

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!

Originally Posted by teacherlady79 (Post 3669335)

THanks for the advice and thoughts, all.


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! ;)

Originally Posted by ShaddenA (Post 3673185)

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.

Originally Posted by patzi (Post 3673352)

Shadden A..

If you need hot cocoa, there is a special code for a percentage off.
It is Hotdrink20.

Patzi

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt (Post 3673335)

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!

Originally Posted by ShaddenA (Post 3674548)

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.

Originally Posted by hteep123 (Post 3674868)

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!

Originally Posted by patzi (Post 3675563)

I weighed in today and lost 1 1/2 pounds, 3 1/2 pounds towards goal. I am delighted with that.

Today they wanted me to buy some new supplemens for blood sugar, but I declined.

Great suggestion to speak to a nutritionist, thank you for that.

I spoke to my friend, the nutritionist and she said to add more protein to my diet. Not lots, just maybe an oz more to see if that helps,and to alternate and add some good healthy fat, like avocado in small amt. or a small amt. of peanut butter to see if that helped.I do use olive oil.She will review my eating and how I feel in a week. This definately is not on my program, but I thought me seeing a nutritionist is a great idea, as I refuse to take all those additional supplements they keep pushing on me.

I hope everyone has a wonderful evening.
Patzi

Originally Posted by teacherlady79 (Post 3675691)

I weighed in today and gained 1/2lb. Actually, I think it was a combination of water retention (I had a little extra sodium in my food last night) and the clothes I was wearing, so I'm not going to sweat it. I probably just stayed the same, which is normal after a sudden drop for me (I lost 3.5lbs on my last weigh in).

I was kind of irritated, at my weigh in, though. Besides the fact that I got a speeding ticket on my way to the center (I simply wasn't paying attention--gah!), I had a consultant who usually works at a different center. This usually wouldn't bother me, but she was really pushing their weight-loss supplements (MRC-6, phentertrim, etc.). I explained my reasons for not wanting to take the supplements, but she was still really pushy. (I want to try to do as much of this as possible without the supplements, so I don't have to worry about coming off of them, and I hesitate to take them when I'm on an antidepressant. And I'm sorry if a 20-something-year-old not college-educated girl tells me that they are safe to take with my antidepressant--I don't trust that she really knows what she's talking about. Besides that, why pay so much for their supps when my doctor would prescribe phentermine for me and my insurance would cover it?)

It was just really irritating. I also told her that I don't need to lose 3-5lbs a week to feel successful. I'm just as happy losing 1-3lbs a week, and I've been mostly consistent about that.

So, I'm just going to buckle down and plug along. We'll see how I do at my next weigh-in.

Originally Posted by hatethesweatpants (Post 3675697)

I like the sassy attitudes, girls! LOL! Good job! My hubby jokingly said the other night that he wished I could have kept my "please everyone, disturb no one, go along with anything" fat girl attitude. Apparently, I'm a bit of a diva, now. :D

Originally Posted by karla (Post 3675831)

I wi today and lost 2.5lbs! I start my blue menu tomorrow which I am really excited about b/c I needed a change. I was starting to get a bit bored.

Originally Posted by hatethesweatpants (Post 3675697)

I like the sassy attitudes, girls! LOL! Good job! My hubby jokingly said the other night that he wished I could have kept my "please everyone, disturb no one, go along with anything" fat girl attitude. Apparently, I'm a bit of a diva, now. :D

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt (Post 3676331)

Weighed in yesterday....down 2 pounds! I finally broke into the 170s! I had hit 179 a time or two, but kept going up and down...I'm back down!

And I had a GREAT zumba class last night....the teacher said her calorie monitor read she had burned 750 calories...so she said we had most likely burned 500-600! Isn't that crazy?! This morning my scale is down another pound!