Great work everyone. You are all so inspiring!! I'm 8 days into my no carb "induction" phase and I'm so nervous to step on the scale. I'm worried about not seeing a decent number and then getting discouraged.
On a positive note, I am proud of myself because I did manage to go to the gym 6 out of those 8 days...which is a lot for me with a 6 month old. I think i'm going to do a WI on Friday (which will be 2 weeks).
Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend and sticking to their plans!

You will do just fine when you weigh in I just started the program on Monday and went the the center on this Friday and I have loss 7lbs in 5days I am happy about that. This progress just makes me try even harder

Jen...
What a motivation you staying OP. Your ticker looks fantastic.. I have one question for you before I bring this subject up at weigh in Tuesday.

On the new Meta Quick, it says one shake and hns if you decide to do the shake,hns vs. the bar,hns

I was told never to drink the whole package of shake, only 2/3 of it and never to add the HNS to the shake. Reason being the shake has lots of protein in it, and one package was too much protein and adding the HNS was way too much protein for the program.. Also never to do Meta Quick for more than 7 times a month.

Now, has this changed, and are they using the same shakes they were before?

Welcome all the newbies and congrats to all that have lost weight and trying so hard to stay OP.

I did not go off maintenance program this week, but found it the most difficult week since I started the program. I have friends in town for two weeks, two differentset of friends and have been out to eat with them, and watching the eating and drinking was very very difficult this week and I have one more week to go. As I said did not go OP but it was not fun at all. Usually I just brush it off and say, it is worth it, but this time, my mind was not in that mode. And I got the oh, come on, a diet coke, have a drink, but I did not cave in. Watching all those desserts at dinner was the most difficult.

Have a great Sunday, y'all.

Patzi

Hey, Patzi! I left my MRC binder at the office, but from memory yes, it does say you do a shake/bar and a HNS at breakfast and lunch. I had never heard of drinking only 2/3 of a shake before. In fact, my center advocates using the shake instead of the bar because you get 35 grams of protein instead of 15 with the bar. I think that the package does say 35 and it's the same ones they've always had. The part that has never changed is to only do it 7 days a month. Sometimes I wish I could do it full time. LOL So much easier than planning meals, but it won't help me when trying to learn to eat when I hit maintenance.

Staying OP yesterday paid off. Lost another 1.4 pounds. Part of that is due to TTOM winding down, but what an incentive to stick to it today.

Well, I had a rough week last week. No loss! But no gain, so I guess that makes it alright.

*TMI section* I was severly constipated at my Friday WI. I had cramps so bad that I even went home from work early! I felt a little cramped on Thursday, so I took some Miralax Thursday night and then Friday morning and Saturday rolled around and I was still in a lot of pain. I thought things were going to get moving on Sunday and not really. And today, the pain is better but not much going on. Getting a little worried. I've gone out walking and getting up to stretch, hoping that might jiggle things down. Does anyone else have any tricks? I've been taking my Guggle & Internal Cleanser.

Anyway - I've never been told to only drink 2/3 of the shake packet. My center says to always drink an HNS with the shake. I haven't really done MetaQuick but I do use the bars & shakes as a meal replacement when I'm in a rush or when I haven't been grocery shopping.

I made the Turkey Lasagna, out of the cookbook and it was phenomenal! I highly recommend it. Be sure to add A LOT of seasoning. This is my 2nd time making it, and this time I cheated. I used a can of Tomato Puree vs. making my own Puree. When I made it the 1st time using fresh tomatoes, it turned out really runny, still good but I had to strain the meat to get rid of a lot of tomato juice.

Welcome to all the newbies! This program does work! Just stay focused.

learning2Bhealthy - did you get your HNS's? After Thursday's Quick & Easy Lunch class, a lady bought a box of the Cream of Chicken HNS. I couldn't remember which ones you were waiting for. And did you WI Friday? They had Buffalo chicken bites & parmesan cheese crisps! LOVED the parmesan crisps! Will probably make some tonight for lunch tomorrow.

Jen - Congrats on the loss! Guess checking in, does pay off.

I hope everyone has a great week! I go for WI tomorrow and it'll be 179 days on program so I'm going to get my measurements done, too. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen this board so quiet. Where is everyone?

Candi, I hope you feel better soon. When I'm feeling constipated, there are two things that work for me and I have no clue why. Oranges or Extra Spearmint gum. Weird, right?

I weighed in at lunch and their scales landed on 157. I'm good with that. TTOM is winding down so I keep fluctuating back and forth a little, but at least it's a pound on the books since last Wednesday.

Jen - Too funny! I ate an orange on Saturday because I used to be the same way. For some reason an apple or orange would trigger something. But nothing. I'm kinda hoping the acid from the tomatoes in the Turkey Lasagna might kick start something. I feel a little gurrgling now and I'm at work But when you gotta go, you gotta go! And after not going for 4 days, I'll go just about anywhere

I hope I haven't scared everyone off. I think people might be out enjoying the wonderful weather! At least around here. We've had dreary rainy days and today the sun is out and in the 70's. Loving the fall weather!

LOL I needed that laugh. I hope you feel better soon.

I guess we're one of the only parts of the country with bad weather today. I just wish it would bring in a cold snap. Supposed to be back in the 90s later this week. Send the fall weather this way, please!

Thank you for asking. Yes finally I got my HNS's on Saturday. I didn't WI because I knew that I wouldn't have lost anything. I'm starting fresh this week. Veronica told me about the food at the food class and she said that the buffalo chicken recipe went over well. What did you think?

WARNING!!!! TMI section. lol, I like that Candi. When I was on MRC last time I got so constipated that when I finally could go it felt like I was releasing glass. My sister, who did MRC with me, had the same problem and it lasted months for the both of us. I bought Konsyl fiber mix from Wal-mart and it still didn't help. I just dealt with it so I don't know what works for this problem but I wish I did, It's NOT fun.

Candi: You're right, it's been quiet! I wondered the same thing!

I was in Rogers all day for a workshop and it was gorgeous-I'm so glad to see fall weather!

When I have that problem, I use Docusate Sodium from Walmart(it's a generic for Colace, I think) and it seems to work well for me, usually within 10-12 hours. I like it because it's a stool softener, not a laxative, so relatively gentle.

I dreaded WI today because I had 2 drinks Saturday night and the first french fries I've had in almost 5 months! Long story, but ended up eating dinner at a place that had NO salads and the only thing they did serve was bbq! I did limit myself to 8-10 fries and only ate the meat and the bottom bun of my sandwich. Well, I actually lost 1.5lbs today, so I was happy with that! I told my consultant as she was looking at my food sheet that I feel like this is how "real" life will be--I really don't see myself NEVER enjoying any of the foods I used to enjoy again. BUT, the difference this time is that I got right back on program Sunday morning, rather than letting that become an old, bad habit! She said this is what I'll learn to do during maintenance. I can't wait to start stabilization next week--but I am a little nervous, too!

Good luck to everyone this week!

Hey Ladies!
I've been gone for the last 4-5 days, trying to recover from feeling horrible! What I mentioned last week about starting to feel sick turned into feeling like I was swallowing glass Thursday morning! It was some of the worst pain I've had! So, I went to the doctor and it was tonsillitis; and I got a shot of penicillin and a script. Thursday I didn't eat anything but a popsicle and an HNS cappuccino. Friday I was feeling better but still not hungry so I picked at things and didn't stay on plan because nothing sounded good. That threw me off for the weekend--we went out for my husbands birthday, I had a baby shower and a lunch with some of the best sweets and treats around. Today I could tell I had eaten bad because I was craving sugar and junk. I did pretty good today, but not like I would have liked to.
My center also called, asking when we would be back in, since we haven't been there since Sept. 8. We are 45 min away from there, so it's hard to get there as often as I'd really like. I'm getting really nervous about WI, I can't keep cheating and think it won't show on the scale! How do I not sabotage this like I have all the other times in the past? I want this to work. But it's hard (I know it's hard for you all too)--how do I choose smart each day without feeling so deprived?
Sorry, I'm rambling and complaining...I need to be thrilled that I've lost 10 lbs so far and am making better choices. It's all in the perspective, right?! Thanks for letting me vent. I'm heading to bed!
Nichole

I had my maintenance weigh in today and was down 1/2 pound, bringing me to 5 1/2 pounds under goal....

As I said earlier, it was no fun not eating and drinking with everyone while friends are here. Never bothered me before, but did this time. I still have friends here, but they leave for home on Friday. I was very tempted when eating out with everyone, but did not go OP, and I guess it was good as I lost 1/2 pound..But I actually felt sorry for myself, and that is not good at all and need to get over that in the future. I think the desserts got me one night, peanut butter pie, creamsicle cheese cake, pecan carmel pie, huge fudge brownie with lots of icecream and whipped cream.. That was the hardest part not having any of that. Glad when that night was over. These desserts were at one sitting, everyone at table other than myself was having them.. I had some plain strawberries and blueberries.

This week I did experiment with having a glass of wine when eating out, and I always take a fat and carb blocker when eating out, and it did not make me gain, so that is a good thing. Also experimented eating a larger piece of baked oatmeal with nuts in it this time, and that seemed to work ok.I have baked oatmeal every afternoon when I get home with a cup of coffee, and that is working ok. However, when I have the baked oatmeal, do not have any other bread or of the like during day. Center said to try that, and it works. I always take an HNS with a carb dessert.

Welcome to all the newbies, and congrats to all that have lost weight and reached a certain goal.

Ladies were talking today at center and they were saying their weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week and not more than that, and that is staying OP.My center has a walking type marathon going on every Wednesday for members. Ones on the program we cannot talk about lose more weekly, but they find that diet very difficult is what they were saying.

Have a great day.
Patzi

First, things are moving through now and almost a little too much. Not sure I've got it all out of my system but hoping to be back to normal by tomorrow

Went for WI this morning - it's my 179th day on program, so I had my measurements done. I lost 8.75" in 30 days which brings me to a total of 64.75" and I lost 4lbs! SO close to the 90lb board now. My consultant asked if I would be signing it on Friday. I just said, let's hope so and if not, then it'll be Tuesday! We set another goal today - to be on the 100lb board by the of October! So when it's times for our "mini-goals", that will be mine.

Patzi - Congrats on the loss but sorry you are feeling terrible about not enjoying things with your friends. I know that has to be tough. In the beginning, I was one of those "I'm never going to cheat" people but now, I have loosened up a bit. Not saying that I cheat every week but if I know I have something coming up, I plan for it and I know I can make good choices and not hate myself afterwards. I'm in more control of my eating behaviors. Please try to enjoy yourself!

Tamikl - I'm with you on taking it one day at a time. When I did my measurements this morning, they asked me a group of questions and one of them was - are you afraid/worried about stabilization/maitenance? I told my consultant that I'm not really thinking about it because it's 3-4 months away but I do know that when it does happen and I'm able to add more foods, that I feel as though I have been educated enough to make the right decisions and not go on a free for all type mode, which got me into this obese status! Just keep on truckin' along

learning2Bhealthy - The Buffalo Chicken was REAL good but I made it Sunday night and I must have done something wrong because it did not taste good at all. My buffalo sauce was extremly overpowering, maybe too much vinegar? I don't know. We sampled the Cheeseburger Soup and I really liked that, just hate that you can only have it for lunch. I'm planning on going to the Crock Pot cooking class Wednesday and Katie told me they were planning on an Italian Cooking class next month. LOVE me some Italian.

Time to go back to work! Wish I was outside enjoying this weather!