It has been so hard these last couple of weeks! I want to eat everything that is not OP! Do I just have to keep telling myself not to do it? I do so well for breakfast and lunch and then dinner... BAD! Help!

I think I now have signature priviledges! Can't wait to see my weight ticker going DOWN!

Mariah-- you did really well out of town, and you should be proud. Like the others said, just get back on the bandwagon and away you'll go!

pnvomaha--yes, just keep telling yourself "no." Another poster, Debi (hatesthesweatpants) always says that saying "no" to cravings is like exercising a muscle--the more you do it, the stronger you get against cravings. Every time you give in to a craving, you'll find that it actually makes the cravings worse--the more off-plan stuff you have (even just a bite), the more you'll want.


I didn't sleep great last night, but it was still the best night of sleep I've had in a week. I was able to get up at a reasonable time and get to work on time, too (lately I've had to get up early and still managed to get to work late due to coughing, blowing nose, general lethargy, etc.). I still feel pretty bad, but at least I feel a little human today. And my appetite is coming back--I walked a little after work yesterday (walking, for some reason, opens up my nasal passages), which made me hungry enough to eat a chicken salad.

Wow! Thanks for all the kind words. I feel like I finally got my mind in the right place this time around. Last year I tried to do this, but was going through postpartum depression. It just wasn't happening and I looked for every excuse in the book to go off plan.
Yeah, I was that bad. It's amazing how this is so much more of a mental journey than anything else. If you get your mind right, your body WILL follow.

Good luck to everyone on your journey! You CAN do it!!!

I went for my WI this morning.. since today is our Friday and there is no telling what time we'll get out of the office tonight.. plus my massage is scheduled for later tonight.

DOWN 22.5lbs in 27 days!!!

I'm SO happy right now! Even with my boss making me do stuff that he can do and getting on my nerves.. nothing is getting me off this high!

Well, I went for my weigh in...and I'm up .5 pound. Not bad considering an off program weekend, sick with tummy bug and not wanting to eat, and its TOM.

However, I did get ambushed at the center today. Apparently, they like to talk about me when I'm gone. (I'm sure they were discussing me and our Zumba class I taught last week)...but the manager and the counselor I was talking to suggested I go for 2-3 weeks of HCG. They know how tired I am of being on program, and how ready I am to be done, and how my time is almost up (I currently have until May 24). They told me I could knock out 10-15 pounds in a couple weeks and meet my goal in time.

Ya'll I KNOW this plan isn't the greatest, and its bad and all that....but for some reason, it sounded like an option. In my heart and gut, I REALLY don't want to do this in an unhealthy way...but I'm tempted. I'm doing some research and talking with my doctor to see what she thinks. I just don't know.

candi,

I'm so happy for you!

And you're so close to another milestone, too.

Congratulations!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you!!!

Yes, a HUGE milestone for me is being under 300lbs. I haven't been under 300lbs in over 5 years. I'm hoping to get under 300 within the next 2 weeks. and signing the 30lb board within 3!

I hope you're starting to feel better and get back to normal. As for the HCG, I'm sure you'll make the decision that's right for you. Something to keep in mind, if you can go the long haul and do it without HCG, it may end up being much cheaper. The cost to re-enroll is significantly less than one month on HCG. If it's a time issue (being on plan for so long), I can totally understand you considering it.

Either way, you're doing awesome! Keep up the good work!

Britt - I know you will make the right decision for you. I actually know quite a few people that have done the HCG program and have been extremely successful.

And any chance you want to come to the Bentonville center for a Zumba class? :-)

Hi- It appears you have come so far and I know all about the feeling of getting bored and just wanting badly to be OP. Whatever decision you make it will be the right one for you.

Just want to share my experience. I was on HCG through MRC for 2 months- it was a hefty sum of money, but for me, I needed that restriction and big loss of weight immediately. Having said that, I lost 15 pounds/month for a total of 30 pounds. Not exactly what was advertised, but I was still very happy with the loss. I decided to transition off and go on METASLIM and not go through the HCG maintenance because of the BOREDOM I was having (not to mention unhealthly)- I just needed SOME FOOD. Just be careful that it does not backfire and you go OP ( I had 2 moments of cheating with some chocolate because i just needed something!!)

Good luck in getting the final little bit off- you have come SO FAR and look great.

I am really, really leary of the HCG. I've just heard so many bad things about it. My boss is doing it right now, and she's miserable, but determined.

Are you taking any thermogenic supplements from MRC? I was skeptical about those at first, but the phentatrim really seems to be helping me. If you haven't tried any of the additional supplements at MRC, I would try that first. It might be just the boost you need.

Britt - I know exactly how you are feeling. I have been on the plan for almost seven months now and struggling to take off every pound. For the past three weeks I have pretty much stayed the same weight. I told the center yesterday that maybe my body is happy being at his weight. I have never been a size 8 as an adult. When I come back from vacation in two weeks (going to St Maarten a week from Saturday), if I haven't lost anymore weight then I would like to consider going on stabilization. When I ran out of enhancer about a month ago I did not get another bottle. I just couldn't justify spending $90 if I am only losing 2 - 3 lbs a month (at that time). What I am really tired of is the going back n' forth with different consultants .. one will tell me to increase my water then another will tell me to decrease. One will tell me its ok to work out 4-5 days a week @ 50 mins a day but another will tell me absolutely only 30 mins 3x a week and no strengthing exercises. Grrr!! I know they are only trying to help but it is driving me crazy!

Just think about how one slip up can cost you 3 days of the program. My center said it takes about 3 days for your body to re-adjust from whatever you eat ... And that costs you money in the long run!

Just remember some of those goodies come back when you meet goal. Save it and savor it then!