2 things: Metaquick is like a super diet plan, you have a shake or bar for breakfast, and then a shake or bar for lunch (but you can only have 1 bar per day). Then for dinner it's like being on the yellow menu again, because the choices are really limited. You also have to have all 4 of your HNS's. I do Metaquick for a couple of days after having a very off plan weekend, or if I've hit a little plateau, and it usually helps me jumpstart my weight loss again. Ketosis is when your body is burning your fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates, and my understanding is if your eating perfectly on plan your body will transition into a state of ketosis, but eating any extra fat/carb/sugar or drinking alcohol will bump you back to a carb burning state for anywhere from 2-7 days.

2nd thing: I also get really hungry in the evening, and my consultant suggested a 2 step approach. I take my MRC Glucose at 4PM instead of with dinner, and I include a scoop of super veg in my HNS afternoon snack. Both of these have helped me tremendously. Good luck! (Sorry for the wall of text!)

OSUBeavergal - Thanks for the info. But now I have more questions.

I would like to figure out exactly how many carbs/sugars will kick you out of ketosis. I didn't know that fat was going to cause that much of a problem too.

How did you know that you needed MRC Glucose? My guess is that you were tested. My glucose levels have always been fine when I've had a physical. and what is super veg? I've never heard of it. What is it's purpose and does it have a flavor?

As far as how many carbs/sugar, I don't know. I just know that a candy bar or a bagel will do it. They also told me that eating too much cheese, or having too much oil can also do that. It seems like it's really easy to bump yourself out of ketosis.

Regarding the Glucose Formula, I was really craving carbs, and becoming waaaay too hungry around dinner (like, out of my mind, making poor food choices hungry). They suggested I try the glucose formula, as she had the same issues while she was on plan, and said that it had helped her considerably. I figured I give it a shot, because I was sabotaging myself. It's helped a lot. It's not like the glucose tabs that people take when their blood sugar is low, it's a mix of vitamins and chromium.

Super Veg is a supplement you need if you're doing the Metaquick, it helps make up for the lack of veggies you're getting in while on the restricted plan. Super Veg tastes like mint, and takes some getting used to. I only like it mixed with the green tea/cran HNS, and can't really stomach it otherwise. There's also a Super Fruit and Veg, which I just got today, and it tastes like strawberry. It's pretty good. They're both just powdered veggies, they help me stay full and not become so crazy with hunger in the evenings.

Sots mom Those greasy nasty things??? Ewwwww. Imagine those clogging up your arteries and sticking to your hips. Carbs are the devil!!!!! . Am I too late??

bigdog, you make me smile

You are not too late...I did not eat them, I don't even have any in my house....I saw a commercial, and my mouth started watering, and I could't get them off my mind...amazing how that works, huh? Thanks for coming to my rescue and reminding me why I don't want them. You are awesome as usual!!

Had my Thursday Weigh In-Down another .4lbs. still going in the right direction. Also did new measurements, down 11.75 inches !! !! I have been carrying around my piece of ribbon all day, such a great motivator. I started an Art Journal for my weight loss journey, tonyght. I'm hoping it will help keep me on track.

Wow! Ok, Well i am sorry, i did not know that. I do know. I still love this site so far though.

Hey, Ladies! Remember me? It's been a while since I've posted. I think I'm ready to jump back in.

In a nutshell, I've felt very lost lately and feared I may be sinking back into depression. I thought a few weeks back things were getting better after having going through two bouts of the norovirus and a middle ear infection. Then, at work, we found out that our new owners were going to be laying off about 25% of our workforce, roughly 40 people. I was one of the "lucky" ones who got to stay, but a lot of my friends weren't so lucky. It's weird not having them here. It has been high stress every day wondering if you will be walked to HR and be asked to sign your good-bye papers and shown the gate. As I sit here typing this, I was just notified that someone else is gone. Fun times, right?

Anyway, a couple of days ago I made the decision to take control back over what I had control of...my diet. I've done good the past two days and today. I'm doing a cross between the green menu and maintenance menu. I haven't touched the scales in a couple of weeks. I decided to wait until Sunday to see how much damage I've done and also it's TTOM. I'm still fitting in my jeans so hopefully it's not too bad.

Anyway, that's what's going on in my world. It's great to see so many taking the plunge and joining MRC. You will not regret it!

Good to "see" you, JenB! Sorry about the difficulties at work... sometimes we need to be reminded that our job is work... it's what we do and not who we are. I came from an extremely high-stress job to working for family now. Granted, I make less money - but I'm there for my kids, I don't have to travel nearly as much and I get an extra day off per week. I also don't cry on the way home from work or have knots in my stomach at the end of the day ... it's a nice change.

Anyway, glad you're taking control! You're where you need to be!

I'm doing alright - slip up here and there but back to re-adjusting and correcting and moving on!

Jen, completely understand! i've seen so many laid off in my field (newspaper sales) and the employees that are still working have to wear even more hats! (so to speak). i'm sure you are as committed to your job as you are to your success with MRC so prob. don't have anything to worry about. it is sad to see others leave... one of my former coworkers was inviting me to a former employee party! and i was like, why so i can listen to everyone bash the company i will have to say some of who were employed complained all the time and would even post things on FB (hello??) anyway, my wise brother in law always says, it's a JOB, why do you think they pay you for it!!! LOL

Jen, I was just thinking of you earlier today, wondering what happened to you! I have been through that lay-off thing myself. And this week in my office we had a lockdown - because a former employee is suing and made threats. This stuff is real. Very stressful for us emotional eaters.

If you are open to advice, I would suggest you get on that scale right away and face the music. Two weeks is too long! You used to weigh constantly! I remember when I first got on here there was a conversation about how much morning pee weighed! Do you remember that?

Really glad to hear you have been back in control of your food for the past few days. We control what we can, right? The harder part is not letting the things we can't control control us.

So Don't forget who you are: you are JenB72, that smokin hot mama in the red dress who lost 80 frickin' pounds. Ok?

went to WI yesterday & I am down 11.5 pounds!!!!! so excited & I got to sign the 10 pound lost board

Ugh, we just had a round of layoffs as well, and I had a terrible dream about it last night. I'm not really loving my job at the moment, but I do need it. I keep searching and applying, but I can't seem to catch a break. I am thankful I still have a job though.

I don't think I'd do very well on the Metaquik, from what it sounds. I don't like substituting real meals with bars and shakes, but I am going to just eat a lot "cleaner". I did show a loss of 3 pounds yesterday! I'm concerned that it was because I weighed in before eating that day. Hopefully I will still lose on Tuesday (and win some prizes!!).

I will say, when I indulge in a vodka beverage, I don't eat my starch at dinner. I'm hoping switching it out will keep me in ketosis. I need to stay away though, but it's hard with all of these summer social activities! And I really like alcohol

yes, Jen, you are the hot chick in the MRC ads!! and our leader! your newspaper ad is on my bulletin board in my office for inspiration!

Sonnyrae, i've heard if you have a cocktail, leave out a starch and fruit for the day. i had a lite margarita the other night on the deck...instead of stressing out over work all night, i was like...hmmm...alot of people drink wine every night (i'm a weekend social drinker) so i had some lite margarita mix (10 cal) and a shot of tequila. it was great and i didn't gain. :-) most of my coworkers are on anti depressants and anxiety meds - my doc advised me to exercise and get my heart rate up to increase serontin (sp?) and a cocktail wouldn't hurt! i love my doc. i cant do meds....
hey, i need some new things to fix for dinner and lunch...i'm getting in a rut pretty much eating alot of the same things. lately the weather has been so hot (115 heat index today) and i've been so slammed at work, so i've been eating greek yogurt, strawberries, my vanilla bean protein powder shakes ....salads w/ flank steak...my eggs (scrambled or fried in Olive Oil Pam), grapefruit, oranges..... my DH made some excellent homemade salsa from our veggies out of the garden..that i've been putting on the flank steak...,at least one protein bar a day (i'll take a couple bites to get my choc. fix a few times a day!) i know that isn't following plan...i'm not losing, guess i'm stablizing... was starving last night and we went out - had a couple slices of veggie thin crust pizza w/ tons of artichokes and i had to have a couple mich ultra beers (i'm in sales!! enough said)
anyway, guess my variety is my Syntrax shakes...my cappucino latte tub should be in today -yay! i added some of the vanilla bean torte powder to the non fat greek yogurt yesterday - OMG, it's sooooooooo good! sometimes i add a little cinnamon.

let me know what you guys are eating, drinking - i need some new ideas.

For those that are at companies w/ layoffs, just stay positive. i've had some good friends/coworkers laid off and i've written personal references for them and even got two of them a job with another company. i do remind them that i do need my job and will not stand for any bashing of my company. may not be true w/ your coworkers, but i've found the ones that left weren't really happy anyway and after a while were happy w/ new positions and glad they were forced to make a move. it is tough out there. i worry because i'm older and the older employees seem to be the ones that are let go. Try to not let it get you down. i always remember what my brother says, it's a job, that's why they pay you to do it. (haha, he's a comedian)
Congratulations to all you losers out there!!!

Good thinking, sonnyrae. You don't need that MetaQuick now anyway- you are doing fantastic.