Little Edie-- Don't beat yourself up too much. You made a mistake, now you just need to move forward and get right back on plan. Have you thought about keeping sugar-free jello snack packs for when you wake up hungry? they're only 10 cals, and my center is ok with me eating one or two a day. It really helps to just put something in my stomach, and I really like cherry jello.

Patzi-- Yup, it sure is! Now that I can fit into more fashionable clothing, I'm trying to get really cute stuff, rather than just functional stuff.

Chasing Skinny -- tell your center about this. The only time I had dizziness/nausea issues was when I was on a non-MRC supplement that had caffeine. I went off the supplement, and I was fine. I think there was one other time I was having dizziness issues, and they told me to start recording right on my food sheet when that happened (usually afternoon). Then we looked at what I was eating and figured out I was metabolizing oranges too fast. I switched up my fruit, and I've been fine. However, scratchy throat isn't a blood sugar issue--sounds more like an allergy/illness issue. Also, yes--it does seem like a lot of food at first, but you'll get used to it. If you aren't eating everything at every meal, that might also account for low blood sugars later.

Question relative popsicles.

When making them do you use the gel mixed with water or the powder mixed with water.. It is so hot here in Florida would be a nice cool treat .

Thanks
Patzi

I tried making the creamsicle with the orange powder and vanilla pudding and well.... it tasted kinda powdery to me. I never made them again. I have never made them with the gels, but it seems like that might work better. If you make them let me know how it turns out please

teacherlady, I'll try the jello. I haven't heard that we could do that. That might be just the thing. Thank you.

Patzi- thanks for your words of encouragement. It's odd how I can attend a function with all kinds of tempting food and maintain my willpower, but TOM has caused me to give in to cravings without almost thinking about it.


I'm back on track now. And I'm hoping to lose just a "seed" tomorrow (as you so poetically phrased it) for my peace of mind.

It's really hard to stay on plan when everyone else around you is eating exactly what they want. It sounds like your dealing with it the best way you can. Just remember how far you've come in the past 6 weeks. You had something special for one meal and now you have to be determined to get back on plan and keep going. You can do it!

Back from Dallas and only had one meal off program. But, I did a Zumba workshop all day and danced for 5-6 hours....so I'm not even worried about that.

We are moving this week and have already sold our microwave and packed our pots and pans...so I'm living on take out food. That isn't great for MRC, but I'm making it work and excited about being settled in another week or so.

Has anyone ever found somewhere to eat that doesn't just have chicken or steak. Where can you go for buffalo, turkey, venison, etc.? Does anyone go anywhere that is MRC friendly? Just curious! Where do you eat when you eat out?

Just finished Day 1 of yellow menu today. I went for my weigh in and I have officially lost 4 lbs from preconditioning!

Congrats!!! your off to a Great start!

Wow, that's got to be super hard trying to stay on plan while moving. Hope things settle down soon!

Hi everyone.

I'm new to this site and MRC. I have been reading your posts and I have to say- they're quite motivating Makes me want to re-enroll in the program. I had originally signed up in January and was doing well until I got too busy to go to the center and stick to the plan. I know- pretty bad excuses (I don't cook so it makes it hard figuring out what to eat given I eat out so much). But I just wanted to introduce myself and encourage ya'll to keep it up. BTW-have any of ya'll re-enrolled for the program? I'm not sure what the cost would be...

Janet*

Hi all,

I've been MIA this weekend and trying to catch up with you all . . . welcome to the new members it sounds like you are each off to a good start!

Teacherlady - I love your profile picture - you look amazing and the dress seems to complement your new shape very nicely!

Patzi - I used the Blue raspberry to make popcycles - 1 packet to 3-4 oz of water and I thought it tasted pretty good - though typically I just use them over shaved ice. I think the grape would be good this way as well.

I WI tomorrow and hopefully will be measured and (fingers crossed) will finally sign the 30 lb board. (Saturday I was 1 lb away).

Mariah

We have a couple of small local places that serve bison during the summer and fall but I don't think that will help you much. I do order cod, pearch, tilapia, salmon or turkey at Perkins, Applebees, most of our local steak houses have fish avaible to be grilled - Walleye is amazing but usually only avaible during the summer/fall near us.

Mariah

Thanks Mariah, for the pop recipes.. Good luck in WI tomorrow. Wishing you well on the 30 lb.board.
Pazi

Hi..
I do not have a problem eating out.. I usually call ahead if it is a new restaurant and they will prepare whatever I want the way I want it. Just ask for the manager when I go there. I do not eat red meat, but I usually order, turkey, chicken, any type of white fish, or salmon, any type of seafood. Get a large salad, bring my own dressing or get the FF one there, and get veggies steamed plain. I bring a HNS gel supplement and put that in the water. Many times I will see a salad that has fruit in it that I can eat, and I tell them to put that in as a side dish of fruit and they do.

Are you still on stabilization now, or are you on maintenance?

Patzi