I had an awesome WI today-- down 2 lbs. in three days! The funny thing is, this is all since I stopped watching my sodium due to BP issues-- I've had at least twice as much or more than I used to have, but it's not affecting my weight in the least, other than to put my BP back into a more normal range. it was 100/54 today, and I can tell I"m feeling better.
I bought some chili garlic sauce in the asian section today-- just garlic, chiles, and I think some vinegar, but all OP stuff. I'm excited to try it out on stir fry.
Tomorrow we're going to my husband's company picnic. I'm thinking I just won't eat, but we'll see. I'm not sure what they have, but I shouldn't be starving when we go, and it's more of a come and go as you please kind of thing since it's a really big company, so I'm not really worried about people noticing unless we end up "eating" with any of his friends from work that we might bump into. I am kind of nervous about that-- I'm not sure exactly why, but I really don't want to tell those people I'm on a diet. I have no issues telling my friends, so who knows what's goign on in my head. I'm on a roll this week, though, and I'm sooo close to my pre-pregnancy weight that I just don't want to mess it up.
WI this afternoon and lost another 2 lbs. I didn't think I was going to lose more than one. Had a rough week after throwing out my back. 5 lbs so far this month!
Kristi - welcome! Best of luck, I know you'll do great.
Tara & Fluffy - congrats on the good WI
After all the worrying I did over my big slip over the holiday weekend, I was able to show no change on their scale (didn't eat the day before or morning of) - but my scale at home shows me up 1.5 pounds. I have a strong resolve to get it back off...I just can't stay motivated when I need to be. That's why I'm back on here. Reading how well everyone is doing is so encouraging.
Well, I am back from my trip...and the scale isn't looking real pretty at the moment. Seems it started out great...good choices, etc...then I started making poor choices in the end. It was almost like I was in the mind set of "my vacation is almost over, so I better live it up while I still can." Very messed up way of thinking. Now that I am home, it is like I am a new person with my mind exactly where it needs to be....I better just plan on staying home
That is all interesting feedback rergarding "maintenance" on the program...I am sure as with any diet, you just have to continue making good choices for the rest of your life...not just while we are losing our weight. Makes sense...just need to be mentally prepared the most!!!! That is the true challenge...at least for me it is!! Dang, I just feel like a little kid sometimes sneaking her ice cream...etc...always wanting the most what I should have the least of!
I guess the good news is that I am aware of this about myself and so can focus on getting a handle on it. Like many of you, I am not going through all of this work to lose just to gain it all back again...and then some! That truly scares me to death....
Well, until next time.....hang in there, ladies!
Tami
May I ask who is on maintenance who is still active on this forum? I don't know what happened to the ones that had reached it.Don't seem to post anymore.. The maintenance list is from 2008 and not current. Would be nice to have someone to compare with from time to time.
Tami...
When you hit maintenance you will be fine, if you know you can't go back to your old ways.. Plus I am here to help. You will feel better about it all when you hit stabilization.
Maintenance is a way of life . Once you add your stabilizations to your diet, you will see it will go along nicely and you can add back some nice foods.
I also think, the amout of food one eats on maintenance plays a big part. I watch my portions. I do not measure anymore, but can eyeball what it should be.
The maintenance diet the Center gave me in general is for 1200 calories.It gives me an idea what 1200 calories consist of. I never look at it. My friends maintenance diet is for 1500 calories.. I now know what I can eat and gain weight and what I can't, most of the time. This week's gain was a shocker to me, and am working on it.. But it does happen, have to figure out why, and go on.
So don't fear the maintenance diet. It is no different than any other maintenance. My ony problem is I do not want and refuse to take the HNS and some of supplements I was taking, and Center is not liking that, but that is too bad,as for now, that is my decision. Also, if I did not have the center to report to,I don't know if I could make it, as I need to be accounted for, it keeps me focused knowing the scale is there. I still go 2 x a week, if I can make it, but definately one..That dependency weakness I am not happy about, but if it keeps weight off, I will do it.. I think being accountable to a consultant is that does it, as I could not make it on WW and that I weighed in once a week, where others can. It did not work for me. Hope this makes you feel lighter about maintenance. And a big plus, when you are able to wear those skinny tight fitting jeans, you will not want to put back weight,trust me, that is the truth.. Feels good having skinny clothes and not wearing tunic tops to hide the belly fat.
Hi everyone!
My name is Nichole and my husband and I are almost 2 weeks OP. I started at 198, now at 190. He started at 240, now at 230.5. I'm starting to struggle a little with my food choices and getting depressed with thinking about chicken and broccoli for every meal! I am taking the Big 3, just to kick start things. Not sure if I'll stay on it or not. Doing my saliva test today because I kept forgetting to do it before. Also haven't gotten any fish oil yet, which they got on us about at last WI.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce us and say HI! I've been reading through everything here and just trying to absorb it all! Love that there are others who are doing this and sharing their experience. We are 45 min. from our center, so doing the classes and such aren't an option.
Have a great weekend
Nichole
Your "ticker" won't show up until you have had 25 posts I think...and/or have been on here for a time.
Very cool that you and your husband are doing this together!
I would suggest the cookbook...it really helps make the "boring" a little less
Have you done MRC before?
Tami
Thanks Tami, I see that now with the 25 posts thing. It is nice that we're doing it together! Makes it a lot easier when I want to cheat and he calls me on it! Plus we can try new things together. I do have the cookbook. Now that I'm over the first 10 days, I need to go over it again and see what looks good. It was hard at first because I was so more restricted than him. Now that we can eat about the same, it should be easier. Can you all give me your absolute favorite recipe? Trying to make food for the whole family is interesting, to say the least!!
I have not done MRC before. I've done WW for years, since having first child almost 9 years ago. But I got too tired with it, with all the changes all the time and just stuck with points. I really wanted something to kick start my loss and get me turned around. Plus we're going on a cruise in January, so that's extra motivation
Thanks Tami, I see that now with the 25 posts thing. It is nice that we're doing it together! Makes it a lot easier when I want to cheat and he calls me on it! Plus we can try new things together. I do have the cookbook. Now that I'm over the first 10 days, I need to go over it again and see what looks good. It was hard at first because I was so more restricted than him. Now that we can eat about the same, it should be easier. Can you all give me your absolute favorite recipe? Trying to make food for the whole family is interesting, to say the least!!
I have not done MRC before. I've done WW for years, since having first child almost 9 years ago. But I got too tired with it, with all the changes all the time and just stuck with points. I really wanted something to kick start my loss and get me turned around. Plus we're going on a cruise in January, so that's extra motivation
Nichole
Hi there...
One of my favorite recipes is the "Stuffed Peppers." I also like MRC "Turkey Sausage."
I also have a family, and have found it difficult. They don't much like the meals my hubby and I eat now...too many "veggies"...haha, so things that go over great for everyone are chicken breasts, turkey burgers, and maybe the turkey sausage recipe....there are some meatball type recipes also.
No doubt, putting it all together to create a variety you won't get bored with is a challenge...but soon, you will identify your favorites and just make them a part of your weekly menu plans.
I do mostly salads at lunch~time...but I also love veggie omelettes. Can't have veggies at breakfast, so I save this for lunch.
French toast is my favortie for breakfast...they also have a "lemon cheesecake" recipe that is yummy for breakfast.
I have not done MRC before. I've done WW for years, since having first child almost 9 years ago. But I got too tired with it, with all the changes all the time and just stuck with points. I really wanted something to kick start my loss and get me turned around. Plus we're going on a cruise in January, so that's extra motivation
Nichole
Hi Nichole,
My favorite in the cookbook is the "buffalo chicken" recipe. If you use spicy Melba toast in addition to the hot sauce, it has a really good kick!
Finally got to weigh in after 2 weeks and lost 1.5 pounds. Not the greatest, but I totally know why. It's all about choices. This week I am going to stay OP all week. My water consumption has gone down now that I'm back to work. When I can only go to the bathroom at recess and lunch breaks it's tough. My body is still adjusting to school time. We've had 2 Fat Friday's (teachers bring treats on put on the staff room table). The first Friday, I had some chips and salsa. This last Friday I just stayed out! Here is my latest problem. I've been getting hungry lately even though I'm on the supplements. I'm doing 4 HSN's so I'm wondering if you think I could "snack" on something like vegetables? What do you all think?
Hi all,
I'm doing 4 HSN's so I'm wondering if you think I could "snack" on something like vegetables? What do you all think?
I was told at my center veggies are free for snack but don't know about yours. Also, you could always drink another HNS (make pudding, "jello" or even eat the chocolate crispys)
I did not do well this weekend. We went to my husband's company picnic, and although I had planned to just not eat, I was starved by the time we were supposed to eat, so my determination just kind of crumbled.
Long story short-- I ate off the next day too when we had dinner guests. I'm back on today, and I'm working out, and that always gets me back on track, so I'm not worried about the rest of the week. My husband works next weekend, too, and that makes things easier, so I shouldn't have a weekend temptation.
I gained six pounds in two days. I realize it's not "real," but it's still quite depressing. I was on a roll, too-- losing almost a pound a day for a few days in a row.
On top of it all-- I feel totally gross when I eat off plan.
Well, count me in as having a bad weekend too. Weird thing though, I ate totally OP. Didn't cheat once. However, I didn't take any supplements, HNS, and barely any water. What the heck?! This is why I don't keep soda and iced tea in the house. That's all I sipped on because I wanted some flavor. Guess it's cause I'm PMSing.
