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Originally Posted by Rebajetgirl
Am on same plan from same center. By week 5, I was down 20lbs. I have followed it pretty much to a T. I also have a friend that worked at that center and gave me some insight. Here goes. The pills don't work, they are just that a supplement. They get commission on what they sell. She did say that the EFA oils are great. She still takes them and that MRC has a great fresh product there ( no fishy aftertaste). As far as the corti, allday, MRC 6 etc. pretty much a crock. A good multi vitamin is a must since the diet is so low in calories and your body needs a multi. There is a potential for hair loss, dry skin and this is why the EFA and multi is important. A good prenatal vitamin can do wonders. I havent tried this yet, but at $9 a piece when you buy 10 there and not have to wait for them in the mail is a wash with me.
Weigh your meat. I eat tons of chicken. I marinade it in plain balsamic, splenda, italian seasoning and a dash of olive oil. I premix this and use as my salad dressing and marinade. Drink extra water. I am over 120 oz a day. I went OP on the day before Valentines day and felt like crap the next day. I drank a few vodka/diet rites. Snacked on a few OP foods at a party. Fine after 1 day and being back to the program.
The best bread is Joseph's Flax bread in the tortilla aisle at WMT. Cut it in half and it is 50 cal. Good stuff.
Good luck. Maybe I'll see you at the center.
thanks so much for all the info!! this is going to come handy!! especially about the supplements and the marinade for the chicken. what kind of italian seasoning do you use?
we are pretty much the same height....so i hope i do as well as you are doing
i have been following the plan pretty much to a T as well...except I made an exception for Vday and had 2 low carb beers...but I drank a bunch of water after. I weigh in today...so I hope it doesn't affect me...fingers crossed