I lost 3 pounds in preconditioning this week! Got my yellow menu and am happy that I started weighing food in pre-con. There were no surprises yesterday. I'd rather have some fish with my lunch rather than a HNS. I'm willing to stick with it, not like it's forever only like 10 days until I get the good ole green menu that you all speak of. Thanks for this forum keeps me honest about my eating.
Weighed in today and maintained since Tuesday. Kinda frustrating considering I'm doing Meta-Quick this week, but I know it's because I'm PMSing. I usually have a big loss towards the end of TTOM without doing Meta-Quick, so hopefully it will all snowball with a massive loss. We'll see.
I'm in the same boat-- maintained since my last WI despite doing perfectly. When I went to take the ketosis strip test, though, I realized it was TOM. I used to hold onto about 3 lbs., so hopefully that's what I'm doing this time. This also explains the mood swings last week-- I was blaming preconditioning.
I have been encouraged by your posts for awhile, but I haven't had the time to chime in much.
I think my login name should be "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" instead of ConnieInColorado!
I started with Pre-Cond a little over 2 weeks ago and am now on the green menu. I was worried about my WI this morning as I am cramping and bloated, but I still lost a couple of pounds.
In 18 days I am down 11 lbs (with PMS!!) and 17.75 inches!! I am in shock at how it seems to be MELTING away!!
I am only taking the suppliments required by the center here: Muliti & EAS. I purchased the Fiber drink on my 1st day, for lack of better judgement, but it doesn't really work for me. As many of you, I wanted to see what I was able to do "on my own" first.
I am 49 and have 22 lbs to Goal. I turn 50 on 8/14 and I want to be "Fifty & Fabulous"!! LOL
I have been overweight for the majority of my life. So far this is the 1st plan out of MANY that has worked this quickly and "easily". Don't get me wrong, it's tough giving up the foods I loved, but I have NEVER been able to lose like this. I feel like I need to pinch myself!!
I feel Blessed to be on this journey with all of you.
I weighed in yesterday and gained 1.2 pounds. It was probably from eating out the night before, I ate well, but probably the salt again.
I did not add anything to my maintenance before weigh in Friday,so will stay neutral until weigh in on Tuesday. I am still 4 pound under goal, which I am happy with.
Connie in Colorado.. I am so happy for you. You are doing so well. The program sure does work, if one works it.
luvs2read79..Welcome and congrats on your weight loss.
Rzrbackcandi.. How great you are doing.. You are an awesome person, and I am so glad all is working out for you. I always get a place with a kitchen, when I travel, as that is what kept me OP. Your loss is great to hear.. You have worked the program and am happy the results are to your liking. Pat yourself on the back.
Congratulations to all the losers. Have a wonderful evening and a great Sunday.
Patzi
Does anyone have any suggestions for PMS cravings? I don't even know if I'm actually having cravings or if it's a habitual thing, but I've found myself eating salty crackers between lunch and dinner the last 2 days!! I can't blow this just because of TOM (I think is what you all call it)!! My consultant mentioned a supplement last week, but I can't remember what she said. I don't know if I should take something to curb the urge/craving, or just figure out how to RESIST eating the junk!
Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks.
Patzi ~ Hopefully, the 1.2 gain is only salt like you said. Drink lots of water before your next weigh in.
I weighed yesterday and was down another 2.5, but that is for 2 weeks. My weight loss is getting very very slow. This is not motivating!! The consultant I had yesterday told me she notices when the weight loss slows, the inches pick up, anyone heard of this? I am going to keep trucking I also got free fat and carb blocker yesterday when buying my other stuff. I will be going on vacation in 2 weeks, so that was nice.
I weighed yesterday and was down another 2.5, but that is for 2 weeks. My weight loss is getting very very slow. This is not motivating!! The consultant I had yesterday told me she notices when the weight loss slows, the inches pick up, anyone heard of this? I am going to keep trucking I also got free fat and carb blocker yesterday when buying my other stuff. I will be going on vacation in 2 weeks, so that was nice.
Yes, it's true. I didn't lose much in Jan/Feb this year (it was really frustrating!) but when they did my monthly measurements, I still had lost a great number of inches. It made me feel better and made it easier to keep going, even though I wasn't really seeing the weekly results on the scale.
I weighed yesterday and was down another 2.5, but that is for 2 weeks. My weight loss is getting very very slow. This is not motivating!! The consultant I had yesterday told me she notices when the weight loss slows, the inches pick up, anyone heard of this? I am going to keep trucking I also got free fat and carb blocker yesterday when buying my other stuff. I will be going on vacation in 2 weeks, so that was nice.
Thanks PAtzi and teacherlady, that makes me feel better. I did get some new clothes yesterday and it felt SO SO SO good to buy a smaller size. I CAN NOT wait until I am a size XL, or 16 in all brands and can shop in the regular area, there are sooooo many more choices. I figure another 20 lbs and I will be there for sure!
Question on the Fat and Carb blocker. They didnt tell me how to take them and the bottle doesnt make sense. How should I use them?
Question on the Fat and Carb blocker. They didnt tell me how to take them and the bottle doesnt make sense. How should I use them?
You take 2 before the meal where you're going to be off plan. I think they need to be down for 15-20 minutes before you eat the "bad" stuff. I usually take them when they bring drinks. I've had consultants tell me different times, though, so I'd love to hear what others have to say, too.
Candi - Congrats on 60 pounds!!!! That is so exciting. You can definitely tell in your avatar the change. It's fun watching you shrink!
RaRaF - 26 pounds is great!!! Woohoo!!!! Hang in there. Slow and steady wins the race. That's what they say, right? As long as the scale moves in the right direction, that's all that matters. Keep it up!
luvs2read79 - You just wait. If you stick to it, you will be successful and may end up being the inspiration for someone else. We all had to start somewhere. This board has been one of my saving graces. When times get tough, these ladies provide an invaluable support. Just take it one day, one meal at a time and you CAN do this!!!
carmen3498 - Congrats on losing during pre-con. Just wait until you start the program. You will be amazed. It may get frustrating at times, but it's so worth it!
tkdtara84 - TTOM is such an evil thing. LOL I'm a faithful tracker of my periods so I knew last Monday was the beginning of my PMS week and Mother Nature should hit sometime today. In order to combat PMS this time around, I actually did Meta-Quick for an entire week. Made things much easier.
ConnieInColorado - Congrats to a great start! And the great thing is, the foods aren't gone forever. Once you lose the weight, some things do come back, but you are armed with the tools to eat the right amount that you can maintain your loss. As for the cravings, I think you want Guggul. According to their product sheet, it's for carb and salt cravings.
Patzi - You are such an inspiration! I hope I do as well on stabilization and maintenance as you are.
Chasing Skinny - In addition to using the F&C Blockers when going off plan, I was told by my consultants to take them anytime you eat out because you don't know exactly how the meals were prepared.
As for the Fish Oil & Krill questions, I wish I could help, but I have a bad fish phobia. Will not eat it, will not take the pills, will not touch it. Nothing, nada, zilch, forget it! I think I blew my counselor's mind when she said, but you'll eat tuna, right? NO WAY!!! If it came out of the water, it's not touching my lips. Not even shrimp? NOOOOO!!!! Not to mention, if the water doesn't have chlorine and a concrete bottom, the chances of me getting in it are slim to none.
I actually had an exciting thing happen yesterday. I had to have my wedding rings re-sized. They went from a 7 to a 6. I think they were originally 5 1/4. What a validation. And I've probably got about another 30 pounds to go before I'm done, so we'll see if I have another re-sizing event in my future.
Hope everyone has a great week!!!!!!!
ETA: WI at lunch and down another 1.5 pounds since Friday.
I plan to stay as OP as I can, since I am going to the coast, I should be able to get a lot of fish and salads. BUT I will be eating out 3 times a day!! YIKES. Can I take the Fat and Carb blocker at lunch and supper? I can handle breakfast at a small cafe.
I also made some yummy cookies with vanilla pudding, oatmeal, Waldenfarms PB and coconut flavoring, O M G!!! I may put chocolate dipping sauce on one in a minute.....tomorrow I might try chocolate cookies...oh my!!!
You take 2 before the meal where you're going to be off plan. I think they need to be down for 15-20 minutes before you eat the "bad" stuff. I usually take them when they bring drinks. I've had consultants tell me different times, though, so I'd love to hear what others have to say, too.
I asked about this today and my consultant said the same thing... about 15-20 minutes before you eat.
Hi everyone! I lost 5.5 pounds on pre-conditioning, even after having my big Mexican food cheat day!
I went to my food class Friday night and got put on a yellow menu that says at the top "Metaslim Days 1-4." I've done it for three days now and plan to go in for a weigh-in tomorrow evening and will see if I am getting a new menu or not. Is anyone familiar with this menu? I drank my HNS mixed with a Sprite Zero the last two nights, then my friend (who is on the beige menu) told me that her menu says she can have up to 32 oz of diet soda a day. Mine doesn't say anything like that. The only meal that shows a drink (besides the HNS drinks) is breakfast, and it says decaf unsweet tea or coffee. So I'm not sure whether the Sprite was okay or not. I guess I'll see when I go in tomorrow.
If any of you were on this Meta Slim 4 day menu, did you stay on it for longer than four days, or did you get a new one?
ETA: Also, I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I didn't look at my menu carefully enough, because for two days, I ate two ounces of hard cheese at breakfast, then realized (while I was reading the menu to my friend) that I was only supposed to be eating ONE ounce of hard cheese for breakfast. I hope I haven't messed up too much this week.
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Reason: To add more thoughts.
I actually had an exciting thing happen yesterday. I had to have my wedding rings re-sized. They went from a 7 to a 6. I think they were originally 5 1/4. What a validation. And I've probably got about another 30 pounds to go before I'm done, so we'll see if I have another re-sizing event in my future.
Hope everyone has a great week!!!!!!!
ETA: WI at lunch and down another 1.5 pounds since Friday.
That is awesome! I am hoping my shoe size goes down at some point as I don't wear rings.
I also got free fat and carb blocker yesterday when buying my other stuff. I will be going on vacation in 2 weeks, so that was nice.
I hope I haven't messed up too much this week.
