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weighed in yesterday and had lost the 2 lbs I gained last week. Whew! :yay: Back where I was but better than gaining! Guess its emotionally stressful when you have tried so hard ...well you guys get it. anyway...wanted to share. I'm gonna get there dangit...then I'm gonna go to that store where the snotty sales clerk said, "We dont carry YOUR size here..so I'm sure you're looking for accessories". I'll try on every size 6 in her store...throw them all on the floor and tell her she was right...there's nothing there for me and walk out. |
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So here we are. I wanted to tell all the newer members, that this program is wonderful. It DOES work. Well, me and you'll just have to support each other again, and this time.. we'll make it! For me, it's SO much better because I have a center here, instead of doing it by myself through email. :hug: When did you go back OP? |
The MRC Scale
Hey, I have a question. Since this is my first experience actually going to a center, it's my first experience with the MRC scale (was it called a Fujita scale?- or is that for tornadoes?) Hmm.
In any case, at my initial consult- the scale said I needed to weigh 192. I wanted to weigh 170. Anyone have any info on the scale and if they disagreed with what it wanted your ideal weight to be? |
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So, I"m guessing they put 192 as your initial goal, and they'll probably discuss changing that as you get closer to it. I think they do this for a couple reasons: 1)it's really hard to estimate how long it will take someone to lose weight when they have such large amounts to lose, and 2) they don't want new clients to see the ideal number they should lose and immediately become discouraged or lose hope. If they had told me "you need to lose 95 pounds!" I might have walked away. Telling me to lose 65 pounds made it seem so much more manageable. I'd love to get to 175 someday, but I want to put this on "pause" and have some babies first. ;) |
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MRC - Brownies (the entire recipie counts as part of your oil and 1 creamy) 1 - package hot cocoa (or double chocolate pudding) 1 - Scoop of the super chocolate powder 1/2 tsp olive oil 3 T water 1 packet artificial sweetener (optional and I do not use this). Mix together in microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds. (I like to stop it just before it is finished cooking and still a little gooey in the middle). Eat warm! Mariah |
Interesting perspective on "Plateaus"
Jillian Michaels posted this podcast.. thought it made sense.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...ow/id418368811 |
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How are you feeling, Patzi? Better, I hope!
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13 1/2 days of school left! I can do this. Today we did ice cream to celebrate all the summer birthdays. I resisted until the husband and kids came in. I made one for them to share and decided that one brownie wouldn't hurt. Then one turned into 4. I ran an extra mile today. Hope it doesn't kill my weigh in. I am supposed to go to the stabilization party on Monday but would feel awful if I wasn't even back to my weight before our hospital stay. I really need to get back on track!!!
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I weighed in today... stayed the same. I'll take it! Next weigh in will be Saturday morning... trying very hard to stay OP. Thanks for the support.
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My hubby and I leave Saturday for a week on a sailboat cruise to the Bahamas for our 30th anniversary :swim: . Not a typical cruise where there are numerous selections of food. I'll be dealing with general one main course option (chicken/fish/lasagna etc) salads, fruits, starches, desserts and a pelithora of off limits goodies...I plan to do alot of mindful selections from what i have in front of me. .:chef: .I am serious about staying as close to plan as possible. We'll be diving alot so there will be plenty of exercise :exercise: to rid some of the calories. Alchohol will be plentiful also but hopfully I won't be that tempted. :stars: I do plan to bring bars for just in case there isn't anything I can have. It will be a trial but I am not going to let it ruin my vacation with worries about foods. I may not be able to stay exactly OP but I do plan to make the smartest choices I have in front of me. :hun: Have fun and enjoy your trip. Susie |
These vacations sound wonderful.
I'm taking one of my trips to NYC soon and there are plenty of health conscious restaurants there so I'll be okay. I hope I can take the HNS concentrates on the plane. Otherwise I guess I'll pack them in my suitcase and hope they don't burst. |
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Hey everyone....I found the frozen artichokes. They are Birds Eye brand and in a small frozen box. I cant wait to make the artichoke dip/casserole. I have also been craving some pizza like crazy. I need to make a good pizza that i OP...any suggestions? Hopefully tomorrows WI will be good. On day 4 of Metaquick...I think I wil go back to Metaslim tomorrow since I will be off work for several days.
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Where is the recipe for the artichoke dip/casserole? Is that in the recipe thread, or the cookbook, or both? Sounds yummy! |
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You are all makng me want to travel! Have a ball, plan ahead, make the best choices you can and don't let food rule you vacction.
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Congrats to everyone who lost weight and signed boards!
Welcome to all the newcomers and those of you returning! Patzi-glad your pain is gone. Hope everyone going on trips has a great time and that no one has to give up any protein drinks, they cost way to much for that...:dizzy: Lost 2 lbs...but had a planned cheat nite last night since I had made it past 20 lbs. Now I plan on being really strict the next 3 days to make up for it by Monday! :p Hope everyone has fantastic weigh-ins! |
WI this morning and lost another 3lbs!! :woohoo:
And in just 11 more days, they will be doing my measurements again! By then, I'm hoping to be signing the 40lb board or just a pound or so away from it. I hope everyone has a great weekend! ~C |
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I weighed in today and stayed the same, so that is good , where I am on maintenance.. I am doing maintenance from the Day 5-11 menu, as it works better adding foods vs. the 3 meal Metaslim plan..Center is ok with that.
This week, I had some baked oatmeal, a small piece with an HNS, as if you recall they told me, when eating carbs like that take an HNS or a creamy, so had with cocoa. Added 1/4 cup carrots. I also added this for breakfast.. I made this type of pancake which calls for egg whites, yogurt( Only one I am not allergic to is FF Greek yogurt), 2 tbsp. of that, and then 2 tbsp of oat bran, with stevia for sweetener, and some cinnamon and nutmeg.. It is a huge pancake and it was good. My friend adds blueberries to hers, but she is not on MRC. With this I had half an orange and an HNS So, I am coming along slowly, adding a few items each week. Wishing everyone a great weigh in and a wonderful weekend. Patzo |
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I just started stabilization this week, adding starch to my lunch 3x this week. I have a couple questions (and I'm not going to see my consultant on Tuesday), so maybe you can help: I was told that the starch I add can be anything from what I currently have on my plan, or anything from the list that they gave me on Tuesday. Does that mean that I can now interchange my starches on my meal plan with the ones on the list--or are those new starches only to be used for my "add on" starch during stabilization. I ask because 1/2 bagel is included on that, and I would LOVE to eat a 1/2 bagel with my breakfast instead of toast. But I don't want to screw everything up by replacing my regular starches with "richer" ones, you know? Also, what are the day 1-4 and 5-11 menus? I've only been on white, beige and green menus, so I never saw those. Could you post them, or email them to me at sun_angel79 at yahoo dot com? Thanks! I'm just really worried I'm going to have the same struggles as you with stabilization, and I want to be able to adjust as you have, if need be. :) Thank you for your updates, btw. You have been a big help and inspiration! :hug: |
It sounds like everyone is doing so well . . . congrats. WI today down 0.5 lbs - sick kids caused me to be a bit sleep deprived and that always messes with my numbers. I should be able to sleep in tomorrow to help even this out. Still thrilled as that makes 2.5 down this week. I am now 1.5 lbs from the 30 pound board and hope to hit it on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend! Mariah |
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Speaking of traveling....
Well, I was asked to join my boss at our National Candy Show in Chicago May 23rd & 24th. I will be flying out of Tulsa, OK, which is a little under 2 hours away since plane tickets out of Bentonville were about $600+ more!
I think I can make pretty good choices until Tuesday afternoon. I get back into Tulsa at 6pm then have the 2 hour drive back home. I was thinking about packing a cooler Monday morning - full of ice and a shaker bottle with a meal replacement drink.. probably freeze it Sunday night. Do you think it'll stay cold for 36 hours? I know I'm not going to want to stop for dinner but will need to eat something and this is the only thing I can think of, unless you guys have other suggestions!? :?: |
candi at a Candy Show?!! That's perfect!
I'd freeze a couple maybe two or three days ahead of time so maybe they will stay cooler longer. |
Mariah--like you, my morning weight is affected by how much sleep I've had. I've been known to weigh myself at five a.m. and then again at eight a.m. and make the lesser weight the official one.
Way to go everyone on losing and maintaining! teacherlady--I'm going to need both you and Patzi to hold my hand when I get to stabilization. |
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