Originally Posted by OnionEyes (Post 3795637)

Good morning! I'm new here. The comments, questions and answers in this forum were the biggest factor in my decision to join MRC. I've been losing more slowly than I'd like, but as I am only 3 1/2 weeks into the plan, I am not discouraged. Reading of the struggles and successes of everyone is helping me keep things in perspective. Thank you for taking the time to post!

Originally Posted by momoffour (Post 3795220)

During one of my classes recently the manager was talking about her experience on maintence and mentioned that she had asked about how the baked potatoes were prepared if she ordered it plain with no butter. After finally speaking with the chef she found out they soak the potatoes in salt and melted butter for a couple of hours, bake it and then coat it with butter while it is waiting to be served and this how they serve a "plain baked potato with no butter". I find this really fustrating and it makes me angry. We really do have to do our reasearch and demand acurate answers (the waitstaff rarely knows how the food is really prepared). It should not be this hard to get a healthy meal when eating out - especially considering how much it costs to eat out.

I think I'm done ranting now.

Mariah

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt (Post 3795744)

So...I lost a pound! (Finally!) I have been on the meta-protein for one whole day, and lost a pound. Hoping this continues and meta-protein was just what I needed to break this blasted plateau. Amazing how one little pound can make you soooo happy.

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi (Post 3795106)

So now I guess I'm really confused about splitting the proteins. A couple of you posted your center told you not to do that. I've been splitting the proteins since day 1. I guess I need to ask another consultant to see what she says.

I had a really tough day at work today and started eating my lunch at 12:45 - before I knew it, it was 1:45-2:00 and still had my apple & Chocolate pudding (HNS). I ate the HNS and at 2:30 took a bite of the apple but then thought I shouldn't be eating the apple. I didn't eat much of it. I asked the consultant tonight and she said to eat everything within an hour. If you can't eat it within an hour, then don't eat it.. especially with fruits & starches but definitely eat/drink the HNS. I also missed my afternoon snack, 2oz. of turkey - she told me to add it to my dinner. She also said if I feel hungry during the day, since I'm on a $$$ crunch and can't really afford to use more than 3 HNS each day - to have a serving of sugar free jello. :?:

I just want this program to work and I want to do everything right. I know it'll get easier but right now I'm just really confused.

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt (Post 3795744)

So...I lost a pound! (Finally!) I have been on the meta-protein for one whole day, and lost a pound. Hoping this continues and meta-protein was just what I needed to break this blasted plateau. Amazing how one little pound can make you soooo happy.

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt (Post 3795744)

So...I lost a pound! (Finally!) I have been on the meta-protein for one whole day, and lost a pound. Hoping this continues and meta-protein was just what I needed to break this blasted plateau. Amazing how one little pound can make you soooo happy.

Originally Posted by born2btxgrl (Post 3796320)

Well that totally confuses me - I was never told I had to eat it in a certain amount of time, because I am the same way - it takes me forever to eat. Also I never had an afternoon snack (because I'm not hungry or normally still eating lunch around 3ish) - so I used that 1 oz cheese throughout the day to top stuff off with. The old manager said it was important to stick to the program and not "play with it" or "move it around".. although she's gone so ... now I have to confirm.

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi (Post 3795727)

I'm so happy that I was able to add a signature :-)

The past couple of days have been so hectic at work. My blood pressure has been 145/90 the past two nights that I have gone into the center and I'm assuming it's because I've been so stressed out. I go tomorrow for not just a WI but they are going to measure me again and I guess do all the BMI stuff. I'm just afraid with all this stress it won't be good.

I hope everyone has a great day! I'm praying mine gets a little better.
~C

Originally Posted by born2btxgrl (Post 3796436)

So in my confusion and dismay I forgot to tell you guys about the grocery class they started at my center along with the suggestion to start restaurant night!

They gave us a hand out of tips and tricks when shopping at the grocery store, along with some instruction on how to read food labels and what "limits" to stay under while on program! I forgot my sheet but will post it later. We also requested a list of "hard cheeses" - because one lady was eating cheddar, but the only hard cheddar cheese is like the super sharp (which is too much for me). Hopefully I'll get that soon too.

Additionally we decided that we would have "restaurant night" at our center. Basically theme night, mexican, chinese, bbq, etc - and one of the counselors goes out with us to show us how to order off the menu. She said it was something they did at another center - and she decided she wanted to take it on for our center. Will share when we go!

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi (Post 3796873)

I went out to the ballpark to watch my nephew play some baseball. I had just left the center and since I'm able to have meal replacement bars, I bought a box. I also bought more liquid HNS. So I grabbed a bar and the mix - went to the concession stand.... the smell of frito pies, hot dogs, nachos, sunflower seeds and popcorn! OMG! But I stepped up with my $1 and asked for a bottle of water. My sister in law was laughing at me but she's so proud of me. After the ball game, they were all going to dinner. I told them I already ate mine and I was going home. :carrot: