That's the version I have too. They specifically told me that I should always have a clear HNS WITH my shake or bar.

So--I'm cautiously optimistic because I was SO sick yesterday, but I weighed UNDER 200 today! WOOHOO!! I'm not going to change my ticker until I officially WI at the center, but I haven't been this low in over 10 years! I'm guessing I'm a little dehydrated from the fever, but still--it feels good!

I am a member of the "40" club! I turned 40 last March! I blamed that for not being able to get this weight on my own this time!

I'm sick today, feeling awful. Feverish and achy, on the couch all day. I had 1/2 a HNS hot chocolate, 3-4 chocolate chip cookies, an HNS decaf cappuccino, a crescent roll and some rice/beef meal that my family loves. Not hungry really, just in the mood for carbs--obviously!! I'm just wondering if I'm sick because my calories have been so low. My hubby is OP too, been sick for over 2 weeks now and even with a Z-pac and steroids, can't get over it. I just think our bodies can't fight too well with so low of fuel and I don't want to feel like this for long! Just wondering what you guys think?

Congrats on your loss though, that's got to be a great feeling to be under 200 for the first time in a long time!!

I actually don't think it's teh low calories. I was at my healthiest while on the diet for 8 months last time. I taught at a university with tons of germs flying around, and I wasn't sick once. I haven't been sick this time yet either, although it's not flu season. Usually I get sick every few months with something or other.

There's no denying that losing weight/cutting calories puts stress on your body, but I don't think it's the cause of your illness-- you probably caught a bug that you would have caught if you weren't dieting. There's no way to tell, of course. Overall, I feel much better with more energy, etc. when I'm eating this way or eating healthfully in general. I would think that would also translate to a healthy immune system, but I can't prove it, of course. Most of us were eating more calories before of course, and in most cases, the extra calories were all junk, and I just don't think junk helps us that much, extra calories or not.

Either way, hope you feel better soon! And don't stress out too much about eating off plan foods. As long as you don't use this as an excuse to overindulge, you'll be fine after a couple days back on plan.

I hate that they haven't received your HNS's. I actually had some that a friend gave me but I'm not using them. Are you going to the cooking class tomorrow? If you are, I can bring these to you. I don't want them to go to waste.

And I'm so far behind on the posts, yet again!

Welcome to all the newbies & congrats to the "losers" and for those having a tough time.. keep your head up and jump back in the wagon!

I'm hoping things start to settle down a bit. My mom & I signed a lease for a rental house so we will be moving out of my apartment into a house! It's been a long time since I've lived in a house. We get the keys to our new place next Thursday and will start moving in the small stuff. We've decided not to move next Saturday because the Arkansas vs. Alabama game is going to be on and we HAVE to watch that game! GO HOGS! WOO PIG SOOIE! Nobody messes with College Gameday!

Hope everyone has had a great week!

Candice

Thanks--it does feel good. I do wonder if I wasn't able to fight it like sometimes because of the low calories--I'm not looking for excuses, I just don't usually get THAT sick. Maybe it was just my turn. I'm better today, still alternating excedrin and motrin to keep the fever away, but at least I feel like I can be among the living today! I hope you feel better soon!!

Seems to me like 5-6 lbs a week is doing pretty good after losing as much as you already have. I believe a nice steady weight loss is easier to keep off in the long run than big weight losses and also healthier. Keep up the good work and when you've been able to keep it off for a year you will really feel proud of yourself. I have.

nanmalott

Hi ladies! Wow, I do know how it feels to drop below that 200 lb. mark when you haven't been there in a while! Great job!

Well, I had my WI today...at 5pm no less, on my period, and just coming off a 1 week vacation...and I was down 2 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it! I was able to sign that 30 lb. board also!!! This is more than I had expected for sure, and I am so happy about it!

So happy I have all of you to share this with!!!

Tami

Thank you Candi for being so sweet. I don't want to take your HNS's. I really appreciate the offer. They'll come, I'm just being a big ol' baby about it. No I didn't plan on going to the food class but I'd like to know how it goes. Again thanks a ton.

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted since getting back from Boston 2 weeks ago. I'm now caught up. Congrats to everyone staying on plan and those that fell off but are getting back on.

I had planned to do the 10 day conditioning menu again since I was off in Boston.....well....I had great intentions each day, but fell off each night....finally...I have 2 whole days under my belt of being 100% on plan. Phew!! Now I'm back on a roll. I jumped on the scale today, haven't been on in 2 weeks and to my surprise saw a little loss. I'm thrilled the scale is moving again and in the right direction

Tami - for the loss & signing the 30lb. board! SO exciting!

A few people have talked about being sick and if it is the lack of calories.. I have no idea but I know that I have not been sick, since starting program. Which was in the Spring (heavy allergy/hay fever season) and I was usually going to my family doctor every month or two with a sinus infection last year. I actually haven't been back to my doctor since he referred me to Metabolic. Which for me, is amazing.

I was also taking 8 Ibuprofen every day for aches/pains & headaches. I've taken some after PiYo or if I'm sore from working out but don't even carry it in my purse anymore! Oh, and my IBS & Spastic Colon - under control.

It's amazing that being healthy could help cure other ailments! Who knew?!

I go for WI tomorrow. I haven't been to the gym at all this week because we've been out looking at houses and then found one, so I was leaving work early everyday to do that. I was going to go today but we are interviewing a couple people right after lunch, then I HAVE to go grocery shopping and class at MRC. I know, excuses excuses. I'm just ready for things to slow down a bit! But really excited about moving into a house. The neighborhood is nice & quiet and sidewalks to take the boys on walks with me.

Well, I meant to check in yesterday, but let's just say it was a heck of a day. But, I'm excited to report I was OP Wednesday and Thursday making that 4 days. Woohoo! This weekend will be the real test though. I hope I can check in more often than normal.

As for being sick, last time I was doing MRC (pre-baby) and now, I have not gotten sick once. I even mentioned that to a counselor a while back. Hubby and munchkin have been sick, and I've managed not to get what they had. Hopefully that trend continues.

Tami, congrats on hitting the 30 pound mark. I am thrilled for you. Keep it up!!!

Thanks! We are definitely not looking forward to it, but know the great things it can do for him.-Trudy

I was wondering where you have been. Haven't seen you post in forever. Sorry to hear about the deployment coming but I do understand. (hubby retired-AF) But hey just hit me up if you ever want to hang our or need support or anything. I'm much better at the support for others than myself. [/QUOTE]

Catching up on the recent post is what I needed today - kind of having a tought time today. Haven't weighed myself since last week and not wanting to until I am at the 10 day mark, so looking forward to next Monday. Have actually been feeling better than I have in a long time - forgot how good I used to feel when eating right!! Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Good Morning! I am determined not to have another bad weekend, so here's my first check-in. The scales were good to me this morning, 157.6, so that's definitely an incentive not to go off plan. Just going to take it a meal at a time.

2nd Check-In @ 3:00 PM EDT: So far so good. Still OP.