Thanks for all the words of encouragement...I do have some concerns though...I can barely make it through a 30 minute Curves circuit each day because I have no energy, zilch.....And I hate to say this out loud but somedays I think I am not getting enough fuel for my body to function properly. I had someone with a nutrition and excersise science degree explain to me that if I am only eating 800-900 calories a day and burning off 600-700 in a workout that my body is only functioning on a small number of calories, therefore your body wants to hang on to them and not let them go.....??I'm just reaching here...I just have no energy!!
Your food science friend is correct. This is the reason that MRC suggests doing light exercise. If you are going to be working out that often I would talk to a consultant about putting you on a different menu. (higher calorie one)
Good luck! Please remember that exercise is never bad! Don't give up!
Just updated my profile pic on facebook, so I thought I would share it here.. The pic on the right was about 30 days ago and the one on the left was taken today.
Mine did not come out like a brownie at all. I used the hot cocoa with it, not the chocolate pudding..
I put in microwave for 45 minutes, and it was still loose.. I put in for a few seconds more and it never came out cake like, just a thick mushy mess. LOL.
However, be assured I ate it, as anything with chocolate has my name on it, and where it was only one serving, I knew I was safe, as nothing around to have a problem with.
Any suggestions on what happened, or what I could do next time?
Thanks,
Patzi
A couple of suggestions/ideas as all microwaves do not cook the same.
I can get a cake-like texture (though it will be thin) by using one of the square "sandwhich sized" container. It seems to cook more evenly so that the center gets done. . .
Another possibility is to cook it at a lower setting (maybe 70%) for a little bit longer (about a minute, but if it is still gooey you can cook it another 15 - 30 seconds). (this works well if you use a taller, more narrow container to cook it in).
My microwave died last Thrusday and I did make it in the oven using a small loaf pan (300 degrees for 10-12 minutes) and it came out like a traditional
brownie.
We have been doing a lot of research on microwaves in the last few days and it is amazing how different the varous brands are so you may have to play with it a little, but it is worth it! (Oh and it tastes good either way)
Your food science friend is correct. This is the reason that MRC suggests doing light exercise. If you are going to be working out that often I would talk to a consultant about putting you on a different menu. (higher calorie one)
Good luck! Please remember that exercise is never bad! Don't give up!
Well I have o nly been doin Curves 3-4 times a week and at my weigh in on Wednesday the consultant told me those are just snapshots and that I need more to keep my metabolism going...I'm super confused.....and Curves is only 30 minutes of low impact so I don't know what to do...I'm absolutely weak when I get done....
Well I have o nly been doin Curves 3-4 times a week and at my weigh in on Wednesday the consultant told me those are just snapshots and that I need more to keep my metabolism going...I'm super confused.....and Curves is only 30 minutes of low impact so I don't know what to do...I'm absolutely weak when I get done....
Are you drinking an HNS after you exercise? You should either drink an HNS or eat within 30 minutes of exercising so your body can refuel. I always opt for drinking an HNS since I usually don't feel like eating.
Hi Chasing Skinny.. love the name by the way!
I went through this stage and the center really doesn't want you to mix your proteins but if you do, then it's 1/2 & 1/2 and really the only one that works out evenly is 3oz. Cottage Cheese & 3 oz. of the other protein. I haven't done the egg white or boiled egg thing but just make sure the portions are 1/2 of what it would normally be.
Hope this helps.
ok, thanks. How do you do recipes then? I was looking in the book and some will say like 2 oz protein, 1 clear supplement, 3 oz veggies. Would I just make sure the rest of the protein is the same as the recipe?
Yes - here are some of the things I noticed -
For the group 1 proteins egg whites are the lowest, followed by eggs, cottage cheese and hard cheeses (these are a lot higher in calories than the eggs)
The group 2 proteins are typically higher in calories than the groups 1 and 3, but there are exceptions. I was really surprised to find out that albacore tuna actually has more calories than some of the choices from the group 2 list.
I find this information interesting and I think our bodies each respond differently to different foods. I'm not really as concerned about the overall calorie count as I am interested in finding patterns. - for example in the beginning I ate a wide variety of food, recently I have migrated to about 3-4 recipies and salads and around that time started to stall. I decided this week to start changing things up a bit (different fruits and veggies, a variety of protiens from all groups). I don't know if it will help, but we will see.
If you stick to the menu the plan will work and in the beginning it is especially important to keep things simple and get the basics down - drinking water, staying on plan and eating at the right times.
TY Definately makes sense. I will try to stat varying things. I am stuck ina rut of chicken broccoli and apples
Just updated my profile pic on facebook, so I thought I would share it here.. The pic on the right was about 30 days ago and the one on the left was taken today.
ok, thanks. How do you do recipes then? I was looking in the book and some will say like 2 oz protein, 1 clear supplement, 3 oz veggies. Would I just make sure the rest of the protein is the same as the recipe?
Yeah, the recipes get tricky. I have to have 6oz protein so on the ones that call for 4oz - I just add 2 more ounces of whatever protein it is to the recipe. Same with the veggie part. If I have any questions, I take the cookbook into the center and ask them during my WI what I should do and they will give me suggestions. But for the most part, just adding extra of the same protein/veggie will work.
HA! Thanks :-) Funny you mention baggy. The shirt I'm wearing on the "today" picture is a new shirt.. it's a 3X, which I'm down from a 4/5X. My mom even said the same thing, that I should have bought a 2X. The jeans are getting looser, they are 20's. I went from a 22/24 to 18/20. Of course, all shirts & pants are made differently by different people but this is stuff from Catherines. Hoping in a few months I won't be shopping there anymore.
Mine did not come out like a brownie at all. I used the hot cocoa with it, not the chocolate pudding..
I put in microwave for 45 minutes, and it was still loose.. I put in for a few seconds more and it never came out cake like, just a thick mushy mess. LOL.
However, be assured I ate it, as anything with chocolate has my name on it, and where it was only one serving, I knew I was safe, as nothing around to have a problem with.
Any suggestions on what happened, or what I could do next time?
Thanks,
Patzi
That's wierd - I made it with the hot cocoa because that's the recipe I got from my center. I also put it in for 1 minute due to variation in microwave watts - it comes out cakey with a gooey center.
A couple of suggestions/ideas as all microwaves do not cook the same.
I can get a cake-like texture (though it will be thin) by using one of the square "sandwhich sized" container. It seems to cook more evenly so that the center gets done. . .
Another possibility is to cook it at a lower setting (maybe 70%) for a little bit longer (about a minute, but if it is still gooey you can cook it another 15 - 30 seconds). (this works well if you use a taller, more narrow container to cook it in).
My microwave died last Thrusday and I did make it in the oven using a small loaf pan (300 degrees for 10-12 minutes) and it came out like a traditional
brownie.
We have been doing a lot of research on microwaves in the last few days and it is amazing how different the varous brands are so you may have to play with it a little, but it is worth it! (Oh and it tastes good either way)
Mariah
Thank you so much, Mariah.. I will try what you suggest, I am sure one way will eventually work.
Just updated my profile pic on facebook, so I thought I would share it here.. The pic on the right was about 30 days ago and the one on the left was taken today.
Oh my goodness, look at you. You clothes look too baggy for you now.. This is a great thing... I am so happy for you, Candi.
