there are other deli meats -- you just have to check for the low sodium varities and all natural type products. Many other manufacturers make these products other than Boar's Head.

.5 loss this morning on the scale. My stomach pains are completely gone now. WHEW.

This week (starting yesterday) I'm doing Metaquick, and I'll let everyone know how it goes. I know there are a lot of different opinions on its effectiveness around here, so at least I'll get to contribute my 2 cents.

My husband dropped 3 lbs this morning...and he's not even doing MRC! :tantrum: That's about 10 lbs he's lost since I started this at the end of March. And he's really not heavy to begin with (wears size 34 pants). GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! How come it's so easy for men? I've been sitting at the same weight all week and he loses 3 lbs overnight. I don't go in for weigh in until tomorrow morning, so that gives me one more day to lose a little bit. I keep saying over and over (in my head) "I WILL LOSE WEIGHT, I WILL LOSE WEIGHT!" The positivity thing works, right? Do me a favor and just say yes.

WI at lunch and down to 137, my lowest yet (3 pounds under goal). Keep at it, ladies!!! Maintenance makes it ALL worth it!!!

Jen...
Congrats to the weight loss and being that far under goal. That is fantastic.
Patzi

WI - didn't gain, didn't lose. Ready to move to next phase. Heading up to Fayetteville tomorrow to watch Diamond Hogs play a couple games - love college baseball. BTW - Galadreal - any suggestions on places to eat other than Hugo's, Bordino's, Hermann's... Hope all have a great rest of the day

Ok, girl. First of all, this is about you and no one else, not even your husband. Don't compare your weight loss to another soul, especially a man. Men always lose faster than women, always.

Second, you are in this for the long haul and some times it's going to be slow going. Everyone here can testify to that. But it looks to me like you have lost a fantastic 15 pounds already. I think you are doing great. Celebrate that!!

CO, I will be interested to hear how you do. Are you doing it for an entire week? I cant do it more than 2 days. My digestive system doesn't seem to like that stuff. But I feel like it is a good mental exercise just to limit the options, even for a day. Good luck!

You guys,
i havent lost a Single. Pound. not one. In fact, have gaine .5 lbs.

BUT i AM down 5.5 % body fat on Tanita. SOooo.... im just waiting for my whoosh. I know something is going on... something good, thats not reflecting on the scale, but FRICK! its been 3-4 weeks since i joined, and NOT. A. SINGLE. POUND. from my initial weight.

Hi...
If you have been OP all during the time, then go in to your consultant and tell her you want a push of some sort to make you start losing the weight. If you have not been OP, then start again and stay focused and it will come off.. I would still talk to my consultant and find out what the problem is. Bring in to her your journal and I am sure that something can upstart your weight loss. That is what I did when I stalled. Good body fat loss, so that is a great thing. Hang in there, if you work the program it will work, and if you
need help that is what you pay the center for.. You will be suprised what they can pick up on the journal, and then change your diet menu around a but. Good luck.. Hang in there, it is well worth it.

Patzi

Well, I know Logan's Roadhouse makes a good veggie skewer and they have some very tasty steaks. I am not really sure where else to eat that is on program locally, becuase the most we have eaten out since we started was grabbing some grilled chicken salad at Mcdonalds. You could check out Urban Spoon, they might have some ideas. But my first choice would be logans. Just ignore the peanuts and fresh rolls.

Cochick.. I am most interested to see how you do. How long are you doing it for?

Patzi

I'm going to try and do the Metaquick for the full 7 days...but I'm not sure I'll last that long. It's a little tough to only have liquids during the day...it's like I MISS chewing, know what I mean? :)

Well....I gained 1.5 lbs. I know exactly why. WAY off program Asked them if they wanted the 20 lb bracelet back since now I was only 19lbs ......of course not, but its time to refocus....AGAIN.

On a positive note, I went to my internist for 6 m checkup today and was down 22 lbs from last visit in his office. He thinks I may have warded off type 2 diabetes with my loss and was very happy. Had blood work done and will report if I will not have to go on oral diabetes medication due to this loss.

My health depends on me sticking to this, it's not just for appearance but for arthritis, hypertension and the above mentioned Type 2 diabetes.

I told my awesome counselor I was just tired of being on this the past week. She came back with " You need to be tired of being overweight instead"

kmcnair12 - I agree with camaswa. Do NOT compare yourself to a man. You will drive yourself crazy if you do. I do understand where you are coming from though. My DH is a tall string bean. ;) When I started this journey, here I was, post-pregnancy over 200 pounds and he casually mentioned that with all the stress at work he was around 157. I wanted to die. When I started MRC, I was angry at the world because he could eat whatever he wanted and I got "rabbit food." But, as the pounds came off, it didn't really matter anymore, because I was feeling so good. Once I changed my attitutde about DH's weight and that it was what it was and decided to focus on mine instead, things became easier. Losing weight is hard (and stressful) enough without worrying about what someone else's weight was. With ALL that said (LOL), you may want to ask your DH that while you are going through this, not to mention his weight or how much he's lost. Tell him it stresses you because women don't lose weight like men and that while you are happy for him (right?), it's making it harder on you. :hug:

COchick - When I did Meta-Quick, I'd usually do it for the full week because my weight wouldn't come off until the last 2-3 days. That's just me though. Honestly, I loved doing it because I didn't have to stress about making sure I had what I needed for breakfast or lunch. Also, I'd always mix a clear HNS in a vanilla shake to give it some flavor. Couldn't stand them otherwise. Also, remember, if you miss chewing, you can sub one of those shakes for a bar each day. It's not as much protein, but it could satisfy that craving.

mkroyer - Yikes! I remember you said when you did MRC before it was difficult for you to lose the weight. How are the clothes fitting? Also, are you training for anything right now? That's great about the body fat, % going down. Did they check your inches? Please don't lose hope. :hug:

Rowdy - Your counselor sounds great! And I'm so happy for you about your doctor's appointment. Set mini-goals for yourself to make this journey more manageable. Otherwise, you'll have more moments of being sick of being OP than not.



I got this great quote in an employee wellness e-mail today that I thought I'd share. Just substitue "woman" for "man." ;)

"A man who wants something will find a way, a man who doesn’t will find an excuse.” – Stephan Dolley, Jr.
Determine your motivation and find a way to accomplish your goal. Have a Healthy Day!