Well, I didn't have time to weigh in at all on Saturday, so after one full week of the first week of stabilization, I weighed in today.
And I'm down 3.5lbs!
And that was even after having had some of that yummy Indian food Friday night, in addition to the starches I've had added into lunches during the week. Granted, I was EXTREMELY active during the weekend--did my regular workouts AND lots of cleaning, packing, and moving things--but still! 3.5 lbs!
So, my goal is 195, and I'm .5 lb away from it (the center actually put my goal at 191, but I don't care if I make it to that right now--I'm just happy to be pretty much at MY goal!).
This week I continue my every-other-day starch addition at lunch, and add fruit at breakfast on the opposite days. I'm hoping that I will continue to at least maintain--no gain!
My stabilization party is on Monday the 23rd. I'll have to miss yoga that day for the party, but it'll be totally worth it to see my "after" pictures that they take that day!
I hope I'm attaching this right.. Anyway, not sure if this will work for you or not. But I sit in front of a computer all day and I work with Excel quite a bit. When I first started the program, I created a basic food sheet for myself and it has grown.
Everyday, I go in and type in my stuff, add notes and comments about my day. Tally my weigh in's and at the bottom keep track of the weight I've lost that week and total weight lost. The ladies at the center LOVE this and I'm actually sending them a file so they can give to clients if they wish to keep an electronic diary vs. those paper sheets that they print out. The document is set up for 1 page printing and I make it fun. So I will add shapes and things to it to bring out certain days - like a smiley face when I have accomplished things or just had an awesome out of the ordinary day.
I think this can work for just about anyone. I was able to drop my morning snack, so I just have that column hidden and when it's time for me to drop my afternoon snack, I will hide that column. I keep track of all my supplements and water intake and once you get it started, it's not that hard to copy the spreadsheet and keep a new week.
When I go for a weigh in, I just print it out and take it with me. Of course, I'm a little TOO organized sometimes... so I have all my weeks in sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder
Anyway, if you would like a copy of it, just let me know and I will email it to you.
I would love a copy! That sounds like a really neat and fun way to keep track of everything. email: grimes(dot)kristen(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!
Actually, if the playground has a swing set - that's awesome exercise for your abs & legs! I learned this from the Stay Active class at the center. Swining, jump rope, play hopscotch, hula-hoop, jump on a trampoline, play dodgeball... all great exercises and family fun. Nothing wrong with being a big kid
Thanks for the suggestions! I think sometimes we forget about those things. I did try the swings today, but made myself dizzy! Sheesh... this coming from the girl who LOVED LOVED roller coasters! Can't do them anymore!
[quote=teacherlady79;3854254]Well, I didn't have time to weigh in at all on Saturday, so after one full week of the first week of stabilization, I weighed in today.
And I'm down 3.5lbs!
And that was even after having had some of that yummy Indian food Friday night, in addition to the starches I've had added into lunches during the week. Granted, I was EXTREMELY active during the weekend--did my regular workouts AND lots of cleaning, packing, and moving things--but still! 3.5 lbs!
Are you just starting out? I have been on both the MetaSlim Plus and 2-Meal plan and both allow sirloin up to 2 times per week for dinner. This has been a really "life-saver" for me as I really enjoy beef.
Mariah
Yes I'm on day 18 and am on MetaSlim I also can have 2 servings of beef a week but i also really miss porkloin...hard to make the choice between the two! haha
Well, I didn't have time to weigh in at all on Saturday, so after one full week of the first week of stabilization, I weighed in today.
And I'm down 3.5lbs!
And that was even after having had some of that yummy Indian food Friday night, in addition to the starches I've had added into lunches during the week. Granted, I was EXTREMELY active during the weekend--did my regular workouts AND lots of cleaning, packing, and moving things--but still! 3.5 lbs!
So, my goal is 195, and I'm .5 lb away from it (the center actually put my goal at 191, but I don't care if I make it to that right now--I'm just happy to be pretty much at MY goal!).
This week I continue my every-other-day starch addition at lunch, and add fruit at breakfast on the opposite days. I'm hoping that I will continue to at least maintain--no gain!
My stabilization party is on Monday the 23rd. I'll have to miss yoga that day for the party, but it'll be totally worth it to see my "after" pictures that they take that day!
Hmmm. For those of you who are doing MRC from a distance, I wonder if it would work to "skype" into the classes. All you need is a computer, webcam with mic, and internet. I'm sure each center could set up a laptop in their classroom with a webcam & mic... just a thought. Sorry--I'm kind of a techie, and I work pretty closely with the e-Learning supervisor in my district.
Anyway, I weighed myself at the gym tonight after yoga, and that scale showed me at 196. It's usually pretty close to the one at the center, so I'm really excited about that.
Stabilization seems to be going really well right now. It certainly makes me feel a little less deprived. I'm excited to start week 2 tomorrow. I have an appointment to weigh in and meet with my consultant tomorrow afternoon. Last week she didn't have time to go over all the paperwork with me, so she went ahead and started me on the first week and told me we'd go over everything next week (tomorrow, lol).
Here's to an OP week, all!
I'm very techinically challenged but that sounds like a good idea!
I know they say you can stall around two weeks, but what about around weeks 3-4...? Seems like it is happening now for me?
Yes, I think that's actually when I stalled. Just push through it, and don't use it as an excuse to feel sorry for yourself and go off plan. Your body will come around.
Well, I didn't have time to weigh in at all on Saturday, so after one full week of the first week of stabilization, I weighed in today.
And I'm down 3.5lbs!
And that was even after having had some of that yummy Indian food Friday night, in addition to the starches I've had added into lunches during the week. Granted, I was EXTREMELY active during the weekend--did my regular workouts AND lots of cleaning, packing, and moving things--but still! 3.5 lbs!
So, my goal is 195, and I'm .5 lb away from it (the center actually put my goal at 191, but I don't care if I make it to that right now--I'm just happy to be pretty much at MY goal!).
This week I continue my every-other-day starch addition at lunch, and add fruit at breakfast on the opposite days. I'm hoping that I will continue to at least maintain--no gain!
My stabilization party is on Monday the 23rd. I'll have to miss yoga that day for the party, but it'll be totally worth it to see my "after" pictures that they take that day!
I know they say you can stall around two weeks, but what about around weeks 3-4...? Seems like it is happening now for me?
This is actually when I stalled - for about 4 weeks. I just lost 3lbs the other week but gained 1 back this week. They are thinking I might need to change menus early. Will find out once I make it in to WI this week.
Just keep up the water!! I can tell this is part of my problem because I only got the minimum in the past 3 days and I'm starting off heavier each morning. I am trying to stay focused at work - hard to do when I have to remind myself to drink water every 10 minutes.
I hope I'm attaching this right.. Anyway, not sure if this will work for you or not. But I sit in front of a computer all day and I work with Excel quite a bit. When I first started the program, I created a basic food sheet for myself and it has grown.
Anyway, if you would like a copy of it, just let me know and I will email it to you.
OMG your sheet looks almost EXACTLY like MINE!!!! I am glad to know that I am not the only one taking this to the next level LMAO!!!! At first I thought I was being really anal, but the ladies at my center really loved this and my meal planner (also in Excel). They even called me out at a meeting & some of the ladies wanted to know how I got my menu to export into a grocery list. I love the little tally at the bottom - I did mine on a totally different sheet so I can track how much I lose each week and my average weekly loss to date.
Congrats!
Whoooooo!! 
That is so awesome and I am so happy for you. 
Enjoy the stablization party and I can't wait to see your updated picture. 
