Originally Posted by Rocki (Post 4078833)

Hi everyone. I see some familiar names, but mostly new people. I'm Rocki and I did MRC in 2008. I lost 48 lbs. I was much healthier, felt, and looked great..well..3 years has gone by and I have slowly but surely worked my way back up the scale. I've gained about 30 lbs back and really need to get back on track. I'm thinking of going back to the center on Monday. I really need the accountability. However, I can not afford to buy the supplements and drinks. I have my own drinks and snacks still left over from the many times I bought them (I re-signed several times from 2008-2010). I think I can get 10 weeks for $79 and with the holidays coming up I can earn more weeks for losing over those weekends probably. I'm hoping I can get up to 14-15 weeks and lose 30 lbs again.

What do you all think? What's the average around here? I know everyone is different. But realistically, is 2-3 lbs per week reasonable to expect?

I have to get back to the gym and start eating right. I will try to come in here for support and to give support as well. This group was a HUGE part of my success before. I've struggled over the last year and a half with trying all kinds of different plans again.

**Ignore my ticker..I need to update it. I tried Atkins this year (along with other plans)..

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi (Post 4077466)

Yes, I am the stranger! It's been so long and don't even want to talk about how far behind I am. I don't think I've been on here for a couple of weeks. Shame on me!

We finally got moved into our house and I'm loving it! Such a nice quiet neighborhood. I mowed the yard for the first time this past Friday. What a work out! I haven't really been to the gym in about 3 weeks because of moving & work. This doing 2 jobs for the price of 1 is really starting to get old and I really wish they would hurry up and hire someone because the stress is really getting me down! And to add to the stress, my mom's car died and is going to cost over $3000 to get a motor.. and it's not even worth that much! So we've been having to share my car. I really don't know how everyone with kids does it! That has also limited me from going to the gym because I have to pick her up from work, take her home and at that point it's after 6pm on some nights and time to cook dinner. But a friend of mine is joining the gym I go to and we are going to start working out next week. I may just let my mom have my car, drop me off in the mornings, walk to the gym and then have my friend take me home. We'll see! :?:

I have pretty much been OP but eating at odd times and not really switching things up so my weight loss has slowed down a lot. I signed the 90lb board on September 27th but since then, I have only lost 4 lbs! Only losing 1lb - 1.5lbs per week but the consultants don't seem to be worried about it. It's getting a little frustrating but I'm hanging in there! I go in for measurements on Friday but can't really tell that I've lost move inches. My bra & pants still feel the same. I hope that hasn't stalled too!

Anyway - I did flip back a few days and saw a new face!! JenB!! You look FANTASTIC!

I actually created a collage of "My Face". So I'm attaching it here.

I will really do my best to try to check in more often. I've missed everyone on here. And, can't promise anything but I'm going to try to catch up on all the threads.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi (Post 4079882)

Well - whatever I've been going through the last couple weeks seems to have ended this week! I lost 1lb on Tuesday and today down 2.5 more!!!:carrot:

Today is my 210th day with MRC for a total of 96.5lbs gone and we did measurements... drum roll please... 77 & 3/4 inches gone!! My ribbon is taller than me! I had to do the calculation to see how tall it was and if you know someone that is 6'5" tall... I've lost their height in inches!!! Holy Moly! Really? I'm kind of in awe at this point in time. So I have lost 13 inches in 30 days - which my counselor said that my body was probably playing catch up with my weight loss and that's why my weight stalled a bit but I lost a lot of inches. Not sure if I can squeeze out 3.5 more lbs next week to get to the 100 lb board but I know the first week in November, I will signing it!

I want to thank you all for being there for me and for everyone! I know I've been absent from time to time on here but I think about everyone on here everyday and appreciate everything!

Patzi: Congrats on the loss! Seems like maintenance is working for you or better yet, you are working mainenance! Truely an inspiration and I can't wait to join you.

Nicole: Welcome back! Glad you stopped by to say hi. Hope things are going well for you.

Tami: I think doing this collage kind of put things into perspective for me. Definitely going to make a couple copies and post them in my office, in my closet and maybe even in on the fridge! I have a 10 year gap between 1999 - 2009 so I'm going to try to dig out some pictures and add to the collage.

bigdog: thanks for the tidbits for Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving is usually pretty quiet. It's usually just me and my mom because my brother and SIL always go to a huge buffet with her family. So I know I can make things OP and not indulge. My center had a recipe for pumpkin pie - but now I can't find it, so I'm going to have to ask for another copy. Once I get it, I will post it on here.

Rocki: I'm newer to the group but welcome back! Good luck with the program.

Alright - I have to focus and get back to work! Have a great weekend!


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