Originally Posted by Tamikl:
Just reading through many entries...I agree that buying all of the products from them is unnecessary....as there are other places you can purchase protein. However, the reason this program works is because it puts us into "Ketosis," which is fat burning mode 24/7, so long as you are maximizing the protein in your diet...along with menu choices given. This is why the HNS are so important. I don't think their supplements are so much in comparison. If one can't affort to do 3-5 HNS per day, then doing a couple is better than none. This diet CAN be made affordable...it is about priorities for sure...along with a very strong drive to want to succeed at it. If that drive is there, you will do whatever is necessary to lose weight, making sacrifices along the way. We chose MRC to help us, and part of what they encourage does happen to work. This diet is not easy...certainly need to enter into the journey with your eyes wide open:) But it is worth it...it HAS to be more important than chocolate and pizza...if it isn't, it won't work. For what it is worth....

Very well said!

Gina..
Prayers are with you and family.

Tami... Very well said indeed.
Patzi

Way to go Camaswa! Wonder why the centers don't have those little books like weight watchers did that has your weigh in date, weight and total inches lost that you keep with you. That would be really cool and motivating. One of the counselors used to give me a print out when I asked her. I tried to take my measurements with my DHs metal tape measure this am! Haha. Didn't work very well at all! I tried on a pair of shorts that I ordered last year that I couldn't even get past my knees last year and now they fit. Protein rocks!

Speaking of ketosis, when can I expect to see that "trace" on my strip if I'm following the program to a "T"? And will it be noticeable on the strip cause I thought it might have been trace today but not sure.

I can never make the ketosis strip change any color at all.

Originally Posted by bigdog:
Way to go Camaswa! Wonder why the centers don't have those little books like weight watchers did that has your weigh in date, weight and total inches lost that you keep with you. That would be really cool and motivating. One of the counselors used to give me a print out when I asked her. I tried to take my measurements with my DHs metal tape measure this am! Haha. Didn't work very well at all! I tried on a pair of shorts that I ordered last year that I couldn't even get past my knees last year and now they fit. Protein rocks!

Haha- that tape measure image is hilarious! Be careful there girl. You could hurt yourself.

Yes indeed.

Off topic, I am watching Prince of Tides tonight. I know it's ancient but I recently read the book, so thought it would be fun. flmed in Beufort, which I may have misspelled. Don't you live near there? Do you have that sweet accent?

Me either. Finally they stopped having me pee on those things.
They told me some people just don't get it to turn, some people emit more through breath and saliva than pee. But thankfully they didn't ask me to lick the dang thing. Don't stress over it. Also, look at some of the old posts - this topic was discussed about 6 months ago. I know because I started the thread!

I have been in that house many times right on Bay Street! It's usually in the Fall Tour of Homes. Pat Conroy lives on Fripp island and is always around town. I love all his books! Right after Conroy wrote an article about his favorite seafood restaurants, he made reservations where my DH is a chef. He made his famous Maryland crab cakes, made sure he had the best lump crab meat fresh and Conroy comes in and orders a Reuben! Haha. he called the local paper and asked if he could write a review of a new restaurant in town and they of course, said YES! how could u tell Conroy no? Have you read Midnight in the garden of good and evil? Made Savannah famous! I read a lot. Especially the Southern writers since we moved here. Love Dorothea Benton Frank too. No girl. No southern accent These guys down here think I'm a Northerner even though I'm from Richmond, VA :). My brothers make fun of me because I say tomato instead of mater....originally from southwest VA. The Big Chill was filmed in Beaufort too. Tom Berenger lives there still- married to a former stripper. Yes let's just say that Conroy has a lot of characters to write about for sure in the Lowcountry! Lol

Soft Shell Crab Festival Today!! woo hoo! regarding the metal tape measure, yeah, that dang thing whipped in and about took an eye out! DH was like what in the world are you doing??? as i was jumping around dodging the whirling tape dispenser! my DH told me he could measure me w/ a piece of butcher string and then lay the string on the metal measure tape...LOL! or we could go to the store and buy a cloth measuring tape but there is no adventure in that!

Eating out tonight
 

Im going to an upscale Italian place with friends. The plan is exercise first, decide what to order before I go (fish). And don't even look at the homemade bread or pasta. Wine is a given so maybe I should skip the starches/ fruits earlier in the day...

Originally Posted by bigdog:
Soft Shell Crab Festival Today!! woo hoo! regarding the metal tape measure, yeah, that dang thing whipped in and about took an eye out! DH was like what in the world are you doing??? as i was jumping around dodging the whirling tape dispenser! my DH told me he could measure me w/ a piece of butcher string and then lay the string on the metal measure tape...LOL! or we could go to the store and buy a cloth measuring tape but there is no adventure in that!

I just looked that festival up - love this new iPad - whoa, you eat the whole thing, shell and all! Watch out for all that deep- fried stuff,Bigdog!

WI yesterday - down 2 lbs after a week in Boston. Hubby is getting better daily. Hope everyone has a great and successful weekend.

WI last night and that last half pound to sign the 50lb board eluded me. This seems to happen every time I'm about to sign a board. Oh well. I will get it next week. Hope everybody has a great weekend.

Originally Posted by lovetofishandrun:
WI yesterday - down 2 lbs after a week in Boston. Hubby is getting better daily. Hope everyone has a great and successful weekend.

Congrats! That is a big loss considering you were so far out of your routine!

Talking about Beaufort, I vacation there for a few days once a year sometimes more. Love the area. Many times we go to Savannah, stay a couple days, then got o Charleston, SC and stay , and then come home. Love both places.. Just beautiful .

Well, ladies, my experiment this week was planned and this is what I did and will tell you what the scale says Tuesday. I went to Duncan Donuts, had an Flavored coffee with Skim Milk and splenda, and had a whole grain bagel with veggie cream cheese.. This is first time on maintenance that I have had a full bagel, as carbs are not favorable to my weight. But, all in all, enjoyed it and that is that, and we shall see.

Fluffly in Florida, sorry you did not make the board, but you are so close you will next week. That will be some accomplishment.

lovetofishandrun...Congrats on your loss..

Wishing everyone a great day.

Patzi