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My 1st question is: Could someone explain to me the Medifast Diet, would it work for me? Thanks for any answer. Another quick question... Hey y'all,. |
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Of course! but you might wanna make sure and wait for another person here to confirm this as I am unsure. Better yet, why don't you contact the Medifast guys because they can answer your Medifast question better...
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Every bite we take is a choiceat that moment we have to decide "is this good for my body?".
I am going to post notes on the fridge handle, the pantry cabinet, etc to remind me.. Off to run... Laura Lee.. |
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Chris, Maui will be amazing!!.
LL, you are such an inspiration!!. I re-committed to ChaLEAN extreme this morning, just finished Burn 1!! Looking back through my exercise log, last time I did the burn program was in August/September. I really prefer the Push and Lean programs, but I decided that I needed to go through them all and then decide if I want to purchase another set of dvds or do something else entirely.. I also noticed that I weigh about 10lbs. more than I did mid-August.. My goals are as follows:. 145 by Valentine's Day. 139.5 by March 20 (my anniversary - 5 years married to Mr. Goddess). 125 by July 4, 2011 (new set of bikini photos). One of the biggest challenges for me is water...I know!! I used to be soooooo good!! I find that I fill 2 30oz bottles for work but many times only drink 1. I will drink all my water at work. Also, I need to get back to drinking a full 16 oz. early in the morning. Early enough so that I don't have trouble on my drive to work!. For us exercisers: I read something interesting, and I need to try to remember where! If any sugar of any kind is consumed within 2 hours post-exercise, it greatly reduces or halts fat metabolism. For this reason I think I will experiment with delaying my first meal until after the 2 hour window. I may decide to use a hard-boiled egg if I really need to, or a bit of chicken or meat.. I'm hoping that doing these things, along with the water, will give me a whoosh of a few lbs. of bloat to inspire me!!. Hang in there gals!!. Maybe we'll get to see Anita and Kristen in the new year!!.. |
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Hey y'all!.
OP, OP, OP! So happy. I feel so good. Why do I screw this up????. Chris-I know it is difficult but getting through that vacay on plan will give you so much confidence!. Lynne-way to go on the Chalean-you are so good at it!!. Kids are back in school tomorrowme, smiling.. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all!.
I am ready for an OP day. Everything is so disorganized, I kind of feel overwhelmed but I am going to try not to let it get to me. I am such a mental case. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all-.
Having a good day here-it is beautiful and 55 degrees so it makes me happy!. I am OP and feeling good. Steak fajitas for dinner-yum.. How are you all doing?. Laura Lee.. |
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Wrapping up an op daythe first in a long time. I still have 2 meals left to eat. had egg beaters for dinner , always filling..
Today was my visit with the doc and I am undecided what to do. now I have put a less invasive procedure back into the equation- uterine artery embolization. I just really dont feel good about any surgery at this point. I need to try the less medical stuff first. so I am taking this week to mull it over, and doing a medication trial to see if it helps at all.i doubt it will but it is worth a try.. That means that I am plannign to start working on a 5-k I doubt I could get half marathon ready in 16 weeks but I am going to start moving... |
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Hey y'all-I had a cookie breakdown last nightI just feel like such a failure. I could feel the sugar swell through my body and I was feeling so good and now I feel like crap again. BUT I am getting back on track. I WILL NOT LET THIS DERAIL MY SUCCESS..
Chris-WAY TO GO!!! Being OP is great. My friend also had the UAE. She has a VERY small uterus though and it has hindered her recovery-she is still just able to walk moderately but she should be back for tennis season. Is you other option a hysterectomy? 2 friends just had those-both lapro leaving 1 ovary. Their recoveries seem to be BETTER than my UAE friend.. I won Jillian Michael's 30 day shred on the radio!!! Cool, eh? I am excited because maybe I can get out the p90x Dave has us doing if I am doing the JM. I will check out the thread here to see how people like it. Did you do it Lynne?. STAY OP!!! Friends come back if you are out there..in the cloud... Laura Lee.. |
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Gearing up for day 2 completely re focused. it helps to have a new order of Medifast with the good stuff in it..
Ll- my other options are hysterectomy - definately want to avoid, or myomectomy which is a bigger procedure because you need a real inscision and it's a longer recovery. the uae sounds less invasive but I just don't know. I wish it were easier to decide... |
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I really liked the 30 Day Shred, but my advice is to do each workout a couple of times, then turn Jillian's voice OFF and some other music ON!! LOL!! She just irritates me!!.
This was how I broke into exercise last year, prior to Chalean. I did Shred for about 35 days, with only 3 or 4 days off. She recommends that you do is straight through. It's only 20 minutes, so it is completely do-able that way, too.. I did Chalean today!!.. |
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Chris, is uterine artery embolization anything like thermal ablation?..
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Lynne-way to go getting the Chalean in!.
Chris-why don't you want a hysterectomy? My neighbor, Amy, said it has been so great to be rid of her bleeding issues, etc. But you would know more side affects, I am sure, since you are a medical specialist!. I am still OP-doing well, under stress though-. Laura Lee.. |
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Well here's my medical opinion about hysterectomy-.
If you have cancer, or huge fibroids like a 20 week pregnancy , or if you have other issues then a hyst might be the right choice. but not for me. I only have issues because of the location of the fibroid ( on my bladder) ii had an ablation several years ago for the bleeding issue so thats a non issue. from what I have read, having a hyst can impact your sex drive and sex life- I don't want that! I don't take any meds now and don't want to start taking hormones. but the biggest thing for me is it just does not seem right to take something out that is supposed to be there. if you take out a pelvic organ and supporting structures you could potenitally have prolapse issues later on. I know it's not completely rational but for me, taking out my uterus is not an option... |
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Chris, I completely understand, especially about the potential for prolapse. I hope it gets all worked out!!..
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Continuing with Chalean. Today was a tough workout!! My legs have REALLY lost strenth. I checked my log, and my big break was only from 12/6 to 1/3!! I can't believe how much strength I lost in that short time!! Well, that WON'T be happening again!! Also, I'm retaining a tremendous amount of water this time starting up again. Ack!! The scale is not my friend right now - but I'm powerless to resist jumping on - LOL!!..
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Hey y'all!.
I have had a busy few days with the kids-go go go. I have 15 min now before we go to Eliza's basketball game-it is entertaining to say the least!. I am OP and feeling good. My body has cleared the junk, once again. I feel so goodand I am thinking about that all the time-compared to how I feel when I binge. Physically the impact on me is huge.. This morning I ran 20 and I was just thinking the whole time how much better it feels to run on that "light" feeling.. Chris-my 1 friend that had the UAE bled all the time. I don't know if she had fibroids or not. The other 2 friends had the scar tissue thing-can't think of it now. It sounds like this will work for youI am sure you will feel way better! When do you think you will have it done?. Keeping it going today. Laura Lee.. |
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Aloha from beautiful maui. so glad to be here. relaxing in the sun and on the beach is just what I needed..
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Chris, enjoy your vacation!! Post some pics on FB if you have time!!.
LL, you ran 20 MILES???? WOW!!!. Well, my small victory for this last week is that I did Chalean 3x. My eating is not right. Gotta get a handle on this. I'm angry. I think I need to journal and work through some of the emotions. For whatever reason, I'm becoming destructive with myself again, and I feel powerless to stop it. I just opened Marianne Williamson's book. A Course in Weightloss. And I think I'll do the exercises. I just wish she didn't refer to God so much, and especially in the "male" gender. I have to keep making the translation in my head as I read..... |
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Hey y'all-VACAY for me Chris-I hope it is wonderful..
Our yearly vacation consists of a baseball tournament in Florida..not as exciting!!!. And now I remember why I don't live north of ATL anymorewe have 8 inches of snow with a layer of sleet on top. We will be paralyzed for at least 2 more days, I am sure. It is ridiculus.. In the pain of the snow fall I made cookies WHY????? I had a share of BLT's but I am over it now.. I am still doing p90x..it hurts!. Laura Lee.. |
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Trying not to bake, trying not to bake, trying not to bake UGHHH..
They are saying the kids will be out of school ALL week. OMG!!!! I will have to be carried away on a stretcher.. I am OP. I have a ton of veggies so we have to eat them so they don't go bad-that was my strategy.. It is just not as much fun to steam green beans as it is to make a cake. Laura Lee.. |
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Add garlic...way more fun!! LOL!!.
I'm regaining my strength!! Chalean was great this morning!!.. |
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Ll do you have an iphone? there is an ap called cake doodle. my kids love it and it's a hoot. 99 cents well spent..
It is pouring rain here on maui. the kids are playing american girls and we are deciding what to do today. we might go to the aquarium or maybe on a short drive to a funky hawaiian town and go to the library or a museum. yesterday was gorgeous though so I won't complain. we went whale watching and saw TONS of whales which was really neat.. I have already read 3 whole trashy novels sitting on the beach! plenty of ocean swimming too- I just grab a boogie board and put the kids in life jackets and we go out to "bob" in the waves.. Staying on plan today... |
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Hey y'all-.
Chris-thanks for the app recommendation! 2 kids got i-touch's for xmas and I have an i-phone so an app goes a long way for us! How are you doing on the food in Hawaii? I hope well.. Lynne-way to go on the Chalean!!! I am feeling strong too. I am still doing the p90x everyday-especially now that we are still snowed in!. It feels like it will be forever until I can run again. Hate that.. I am OP and feeling good-I am weighing on Sat to see how I am doing. I am giving myself that long to get into a real groove before I start weighing everyday like I like to do.. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all-I hope everyone is doing well..
We ventured out to eat with some friends-driving 15 miles an hour to get there! But it was good. I had the grilled mahi mahi, broccoli and a salad with extra cucumbers. AND it was kids eat free-can't beat that.. Being OP through this snowstorm has been important to me-I am tied to the house, fixing kid food all day, cleaning, depressed, not able to run-but OP. Doing the best for my body that I can under these circumstances.. It is funny how "fat" I have felt with the 10 lbs I gained. Some clothes fit and some don't. I really measure it by my church clothes-because they are the most fitted. My pants have been snug. My bras though are getting big again so I know am doing so much better. It is hard-Dave looks awesome-I looked awesome in Oct, so I am just trying to get back there.. Keep going girls!. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all-12:54 and still OP today. I felt "frenzied" before and wanted to eat. I have broccoli roasting right now so I can eat something..
I have had 3 Medifast meals and I am about to eat the veggies-hope y'all are OP!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all-we are officially thawing down here! The sidewalks are still very ice though in the shady parts. What a mess-the kids had a week off of school and then of course, Mon is MLK day..
I am still OP-I don't know how many days in row this is but I am rocking it. I feel good.. We had a disaster-a pipe burst (not cold related) in our foundation and it started seeping up through the tile in the kitchen. The kitchen and laundry flooded. I could not get a plumber who wanted to come out in the ice. I called a bigger company and they had to jackhammer through my kitchen floor to repair the pipe-what a mess. All that I did not eat my way through it-even when I wrote the $2500 check.. Laura Lee.. |
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Oh, LL!! How awful!! Bet you could have thought of a thousand things to spend $2500 on!!.
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Updated ticker..
Cappuccino in the fridge for after shower.. I have to work today so I'll take puffs and maybe a bar. When I get home I'm going to figure out what my L&G is for today. Already had 16 oz of water...a billion to go.. Now I'm wondering, should I order more bars? I think I still have a coupon code around here somewhere, but I'd have to order $275 to get the 1/2 price shipping...decisions, decisions...I have a TON of Medifast food, but it's a lot of cap, soup, some oatmeal, a few pancakes and some soft serve.. I will not talk about soy until I'm at goal.. This s*?t is bananas!! I'm having a bit of a freak-out!.. |
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Lynne-are you better now? I have a bar person I order from if you are interested? I order 12 boxes at a time.. I am getting jealous of Dave-crazy-he is just so thin and now he is getting fit with the p90x. I know it is superficial. He talks about his bmi, etc-I am just so "hippy" now!!!. I made cookies. I ate them. Ughhh!!! I just don't know why I do this to myself. I only binge on stuff I make or ice cream. I don't know whyI don't do chips or drive through or anything else-I love to bake and that is missing entirely from Medifast or a healthy diet for that matter. They were really goodbrowned butter butterscotch-like a $25,000 bake off kind of good. By doing this I am not only sabotaging my diet but also my running-I can't get the speeds I need with the extra weight-it is just too hard to push the mass through air. I am a basketcase.. Okay, here I am this morning. OP.. Laura Lee.. |
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LL, what I'm learning now is that even a year or more later after committing to this journey, there are bumps in the road and challenges to overcome. Over the months I (and maybe you) can see the problems that seem to come up over and over again. For me it's rich, low-carb foods, for you it's cookies and ice cream. In the past what would happen for me is I would be abstinent for a good period of time, first by white-knuckling it, then by feeling virtuous and then smug. Then, slowly I'd allow myself "controlled" portions of the offending food (cheese comes to mind...) thinking that I had re-tooled my relationship with said food. Ah ha, I think I can do this! Then, sooner or later, I'd be eating a 1/2 block of cheese at a sitting and the results speak for themselves..
So, this time I will be choosing a different tactic. Since I'm still in the white-knuckle phase I haven't decided what that tactic will be yet...but I have decided that I can't keep doing the same thing I've done in the past.. We can do this, my lady!! Look at how far we've come!! We each have our reasons and goals, but if we pull together we can come out of this slimmer AND wiser!!.. |
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Today is a wonderful day, I'm in the 150's (by 1/2 lb. 159.5). I'm feeling wonderful and happy, well, except for the medigas. Oh, and TOM..
Chris, I saw the vacay pics on FB, so great! You and your kids look wonderful!!. LL, hope the cookie thing is behind you now!. Wishing us a wonderful, OP day!!. PS: Anita and Kristen, even if you're not here and not reading, I think of you both often. Wishing you health, wellness and joy!!.. |
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IPhone only access this week! Lots of time to think. Have been having a serious come to jeezus moment or two. The beach and sun do that for me!I decided that I must get back to 100 op as soon as I return. The last 4 weeks have been tough emotionally and tho I did not return to old habits of baking, I had serious infractions w low carb foods- nuts and cheese. I feel heavier and fear that my scrubs will not fit on my return..
Lynne you are so right this is a journey.the trick is to learn and not keep making the same mistakes. I'll be back posting regularly when I get back- iPhone posting is hard!. Keep learning. Success is falling down7 times getting up 8... |
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You are so right Chris we only fail if we give up!! 4:30 pm and I'm op...
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Hey girls! I am OP since cookiegate. I feel a lot better. I am giving myself until Saturday to get on the scale..
Yes, it is a bump in the road. You are right. I am going to embrace this and just be happy this is happening in January and not May when I have to wear a swimsuit!!!. This is affecting a lot of things for me, because I have to fit in my clothes!!! I do not want to have to buy anything else bigger. that is just ridiculus.. I got my sparkle skirt for the Disney Half Marathon in Feb. I am going with my best friend Kimberly. We are going to wear tiaras and sequins, go to the spa and lounge at the embassy suites in fluffy robes and slippers and watch Twilight over and over!!! I can't wait. She is my friend who is on maintenance-so we travel well together talking and not eating!. I feel stronger too from the p90x. I can't see results-I think because my belly is where all my fat is-but I know the muscle is under there.. Okay, get to it today. No over confidence, just one meal at a time!. Laura Lee.. |
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Sitting on wailea beach. A stunning crescent of sand. Looking around and realizing I am no longer FAT. I would say that I am in the normalish range. It is powerful to know that I have found they key to a healthybody and lifestyle. As of tomorrow I am strictly back on the 5&1.
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245 and doing it today- 3 Medifast meals and part of my lean down. Motivated to make it through. Just this day...
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I've been op for 6 days now, today will be day 7 and I'll weigh in tomorrow..
I love the routine of MF, and my hunger seems to be down to a dull roar now. There were a few times yesterday I was actually not hungry - yay!!. Hang in there Chris - a few more days and it will be smooth sailing... |
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Ready for day 2! We are traveling home today so I have all my meals and a plan for the day. Deciding whether to weigh on Tuesday or Monday or next week..
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Yay, Chris!! I'm weighing tomorrow, since I started last Sunday. It's 7:09 and I'm OP with one Medifast meal to go...
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Lynne- how was your weigh in??i think I am going to weigh on tuesday- my regular day. that will put me 4 solid days into the redraft..
Made it through yesterday op. travel days are not my favorite. schleping kids and luggage through airportsugh. but we made it home late last night. everyone is still sleeping and I am planning our day. lots to do to get ready for re entry into life.. I feel GOOD being back in control, back on program. I have retooled my motivation, and I hope to be moving into transition in 5 months. with about 35 pounds to go ( a guess since I have not been on the scale in MONTHS) I think that is pretty realistic for me.if you have not read blondirae ( dawn's) blog it is worth it. she has a post about being a slow loser that was very insightful. basically she became a slow loser when she started "tweaking" the program. leonie also has a powerful blog about airplanes that gave some great insight. I am feeling powerful today!. Ll where are you?? and anita and kristin- come back. we miss you... |
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OMG Chris, I couldn't have been more surprised when I weighed in this morning! Well, here it is on my ticker!!.
I am feeling absolutely back in the groove. I am so peaceful knowing exactly what and when I will eat each day. No stress at all. I'm having some hunger, but I'm remembering what I used to say to myself when I was 100% before, that hunger won't kill me, and it will soon pass. I was never one of the ones who experienced a complete lack of hunger, so I just try to ride the wave and deal with whatever emotions come up during that time.. I'm also finding that my final (after L&G) meal is not so critical to my feelings of well-being. I used to really "need" that after dinner, TV snack. Now I don't feel quite so attached to it, thereby giving me a little more freedom during the work-day. If I'm feeling particularly hungry at the 2 or 2 1/2 hour mark I just have another meal, and make my L&G my final meal of the day.. I've had a few days of extreme medigas, unfortunately, but that's just par for the course with me.. Another thing that might have contributed to my huge release this week is that I just finished TOM on Friday.. Have you looked at the Tough Love threads? I'm really enjoying reading them!! What a smart bunch of women!! I'm thinking of joining in over there. The medifast connection board is becoming so tiresome...I still can't help peeking in over there, but there's really nothing to be gained and it's a bit of a time-waster. I'll have to go in and check out those blogs you mentioned.. Keep up the great work!! This is our year!! I feel that what we learn here will serve us well for the rest of our lives, and I'm feeling the old excitement again!!. Xoxo.. |
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Hey y'all-.
I am here, we have just been really busy with sports stuff. I am OP and feeling great.. It is weird because I have not lost a lot on the scale but I feel and, I think, look thinner. I was able to wear my fat pants to church today. Don't bash me, they are size 10 skinny slacksthey were getting tight before!!! I wore them fine today. I also can get into 2 pairs of my jeansbut not the elusive pair that represents success in my mind that I wore so proudly for 2 months. Ahhhit will come.. I split my lean and green today. I like that on Sundays. Something about church makes me starving-so it is good to come home and eat a little more with the family. I found this is a difficult day for me-coming home rushed, to fix all their lunches while I am starving=binge for me.. 1:24 and I am OP. I am staying that way.. Laura Lee.. |
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Way to go, LL! Make it work for you!! Wishing you a lovely day!!..
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3 Medifast meals and my lean and green down. feeling strong today which is number 3 100 % op...
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Wow Chris-way to go!!! You are inspiring! Being OP feels so much better-don't you think?.
I am doing well. Feeling strong.. I feel a little crazy though. I am running a marathon on Sunday. I don't feel trained upI don't know if it is the surgery or what or maybe I just have so much confidence in the half and I don't in the full? I probably felt this way last Jan about the half as well.. I really don't know how to fuel this either. But sitting here typing this, I probably didn't know how to fuel a half either!!!. My plan is to add 100 calories every hour of running-a combo of carbs/protein. I got these peanutbutter power bar bites that I think will do well. I will supplement with an electrolyte cap from the half way point to the end-no calories. And then I guess, if I feel too fatigued I will drink a few sips of gatorade on the course-but no overload because that stuff is vicious on my stomach.. I was reading on a trail running board about how people make their own supplements-some people use a whole wheat tortilla and use refried beans and wrap them to eat on the trail. Another one is a pbj cut up into little bitesI don't know how this would not be crushed.. Okay, off to school for the kiddosand I might take a day off of running because my knee is acting up a bit.. Laura Lee.. |
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Lynne-way to go on your momentum. Keep it going!!!.
It is 10:48 and I am OP and exercised. I am delaying all the crap I have to do though. I am such a slacker... Laura Lee.. |
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LL, I'm loving the momentum!! Thank you!! I hope you feel fabulous this week. Of course, I know nothing about that kind of training or fueling, but you've done so well last year I know you'll get it straightened out..
Chris, wishing you more 100% days!! That's all this really is, one meal after another becomes one day after another, becomes one week...etc.. I had a few hungry thoughts yesterday afternoon/evening but I didn't give in. I do so much better when I keep busy and on a schedule of sorts. I don't think I ever realized that! That's why evenings and days off can be a mine field, especially when Mr. Goddess is off to work on Sunday nights as he is from time to time. My project for the week is to come up with some "routines" for my evenings to add structure. I do so well with structure!!. So sad about Jack LaLanne's passing yesterday. He was 96. Such a positive role model! I remember my mom watching his show and exercising way back in the 60's. If you have time you can find all kinds of clips from his show on youtube, they're amazing. There were a couple linked up on lowcarbfriends a while back where he talks about avoiding carbs and sweets - wow, like he was sooooo ahead of his time!! He was totally preachin' the Lean & Green!! RIP, Jack... |
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LL & Chris, I'm really feeling drawn to try to get ahold of Kristen. Do either of you have an addy, email or facebook contact? Thanks!!..
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Good morning ..
Day 4 of 100 op! feeling strong but really HUNGRY today. it's my work night so I am trying to space my meals way apart. I remember this from the beginning and I just have to get through the first week. decided to weigh in the morning to be back on my tuesday schedule. put on my scrubs yesterday and they are about the same as pre hawaii so thats good. seeing myself at goal by june.. Ll- I agree with lynne- don't know anything about fueling a race, but wishing you a good one. I saw your fb post about jack lalane yesterday. he certainly was ahead of his time.. I have no idea how to get ahold of kristin. have thought so much about anita too. hoping they are well whatever they are doing.. Have a good day ... |
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I sent Anita a message on FB this morning. Hopefully she'll come by to say hi. 12:52 and OP. I can't copy the link here from my phone but if you go to page 9 of the Tough Love thread today there's a link to a great article about Medifast / low Carb and hunger...
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Hey y'all,.
I am OP and feeling good-but no budge on the scale. Maybe in a couple of days. I feel thinner and great and my jeans feel better so I know it will come.. My van is acting up big time. I drove it to the service place and walked to wal mart to get my veggies for tonight and walked home!. I am not running today and I am off of p90x until Monday because my knee is hurting-so I really have to stick OP and focus.. I don't know how to contact Kristen-I miss her too.. The tough love thread is awesome and that group of ladies is great but the posting is so prolific, I can't keep up!!. Laura Lee.. |
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Hope your knee feels better soon, LL!! And you van!!.
Yesterday was such a poo-poo day at work, but today looks good and we're going to order a new line of skin care that I've been using for a couple of months: DermaQuest. Look it up and check it out if you're so inclined, it's amazing and the best value for the money out there. They have the highest percentages of actives of any line available. The peptide mobilizer is 60% peptides, it can actually take the place of botox after 12 weeks. Amazing!. I'm gonna jump in the shower early 'cause I feel like using self-tanner today! I want to be bronze!!.. |
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Hey y'all-.
11:13 and I am OP. I hate today though. I had to ask my parents for money. It doesn't get any worse. We had the plumbing disaster and now the van is over 1700. It is too much for us all at once with no credit cards and the plumbing ate up emergency money all right after Christmas. My mom humiliated me over the phone. It was classic. Okay, so now I am miserable.. Not going to bake cookies, not going to bake cookies, not going to bake cookies. Stuck here all day with the oven, butter, sugar and flour... I might just curl up on the couch and cry instead of eating.. Laura Lee.. |
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Sweetie, you have a great opportunity to WIN today!! Don't let her small-minded, passive-aggressive ways get the better of you. You are a wonderful mom, and you put your feelings aside to do what was best for your family, get the van fixed. And, of course, you will NOT bake. But don't spend the day feeling sorry for yourself, either. What can you do today, to make sure this doesn't happen again? I know, it's not like you'll find 1,000's of dollars worth of stuff to sell in your house, or anything like that. But make some plans and decisions today about how you and your family can move into spring and summer to re-build your emergency savings.
I've said it before, I can't imagine what possesses her to treat you like that. You really need to rise above it. Don't let her win!!. You're a great wife and mother!! Look at the difference you've made for your family by helping your DH get healthy!!. Staying healthy and OP is the best revenge!! So, pick yourself up and make the most of today!!. Xoxo.. |
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Ll- I am so sorry about the van and all the family dysfunction. it's hard to see beyond our childhood triggers and dramas for sure, but it's not worth lettiing go of your control. I know you have kids, but I have solved the bake and eat for stress relief by not having flour or sugar in the house..
Today is day five of being back 100 op. I have a wicked head ache. if my start of Medifast is any indicator, it will take me a good week to get past those symptioms. I know they will pass but boy do I hate that. I have not been on the scale since oh, november. but today is my weigh in day, so even though I have not yet completed a full week back on program I weighed today.. I will echo lynne from earlier in the week OMG OMG. I am 177.8 which is .8 from where I left off in november. I am blown away really that I essentially am the samei won't list off the evil side tracked items, but all I can say is the low carb mind that I now have after this long on Medifast has made all the difference.. So I am one happy motivated on her way to goal medifaster!.. |
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Thanks for the support friends! I am winning today. I am totally OP. I feel great. I know I will have a loss on the scale tomorrow..
One thing positive I did do today was unsubscribe to all the retailers that I get emails from. It is too tempting for me with 40% off, etc.. Tonight I have my food and God Bible study. Did I tell y'all about that? I can't remember-one lady asked why I was in it because I did not look like I had a problem.. Take care and stay OP ladiesjust think how great we will feel come warm weather with shorts and tanks on!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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One last meal and then to bed after a 100 on day. number 5. just a few more and the getting back into ketosis symptoms will be banished. I feel GOOD today. I would love to be in the 160's by the beginning of march. and if I continue to be 100 I can do it...
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Chris-you can do it!!!.
It really takes 100% to make it work. To get our bodies into fat burning mode-to make the Medifast food work for us.. I feel great. I am only down 1 lb but I know it will keep coming off. I have really firm muscle tone on my legs-they were firm before but now they are hard. I think it is from the p90xso I am hoping some of the weight is muscle that I have gained.. I am sticking OP today.. Laura Lee.. |
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I know that you have to be 100% to have Medifast work as it is supposed to work. I cringe when I hear or read posts about "well I only had one piece of pizza- how come I am not losing"? I think the very best thing I did at the start of Medifast was read the book the secret is out. it really helped me understand how this program works and helped me indentify why I was eating batches of cookie dough to soothe myself..
I still have a wicked headache today but I will get through it. I am back to having confidence that I am doing this. Medifast works. I am choosing to be 100% on so that I can get on with my journey to goal and the life I know I deserve.. Back to the clinic today- always a busy day for me. since I have been gone I will have a lot of catching up to do- patient emails, ultrasounds, labs and all that. I did work monday night so I was able to get some stuff taken care of but there is always more!. I had a really interesting experience yesterday. about an hour before my shift was over I called called to one of our triage rooms NOW. a woman had just arrived and she was obviously going to have her baby in minutes. i've been doing this for almost 20 years so have to say that I am definately calm and very little rattles me. so we moved her to a room and got ready for the baby. I did not even have time to look at her chart- once I evaluated her I needed to stay with her. I have to say that she really did well and was able to accept and go with it. ( not all folks in her situation can)she asked for a medication by name which should have given me a little clue. anyway she was joking about how this was all because she was vain. apparently she wanted to take a shower after her water broke so she was delayed in getting to the hospital. her birth was very primal- lots of screaming ect. Afterwards she was complimenting me about how much I helped her ect. she said " I go to a lot of births so I know" hmmm I looked at her and thought photographer or doula. wrong. she and her husband were both pediatricians. I am so glad I did not know that during the process. So onto my first Medifast meal of the day. op all the way... |
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Amazing story, Chris!! It must be especially gratifying when one of your peers compliments you like that!!.
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Wow Chris-what an amazing job!!! So proud of you!!!.
The 100% is critical. I think I relaxed too much in my ways. I FEEL the 100% now-whereas before I tweaked and then stopped noticing.. I made conscious decision last night to make turkey and cheese sandwiches for the kids instead of peanut butter (food of the gods) and jelly. I just did not want to have to NOT lick the knife-know what I mean? I love peanut butter. I swear I get all teary eyed just thinking about running my 50K because I know I can a few globs of it because it is a good endurance food.. The girls last night at the Bible study-which is really group therapy for Christian food addicts-were very interesting. It is good and sad to sit in a room with 15 women who are so like meI feel so alone in this struggle, except for the boards. The girl next to me talked about how she thought about food all the time. I can really relate to that. I think about baking a lot-how good the combinations of ingredients are, etc-it is obsessive.. The woman who kind of made a judgement about me being in the group apologized in front of the whole group. Wow. I thought about what she had said to me all week and how wrong she was. It was very strong of her to do that, I thought.. 9:28 and I am OP-I have done core synergistics in the p90x and I might run later if it stops running.. Stick to it with me, y'all!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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Just finished Chalean, headed for the shower..
I'm still struggling with hunger at night, especially with the weighed and measured L&G (so small).. Tonight I will definitely have my 5th Medifast meal before dinner. I think it's the key.. LL, it's great that you have people IRL to talk to about this. I have one friend who is doing paleo but she doesn't really feel comfortable talking about food challenges - and since she's on a different program she can't really understand what we go through with MF. I read something on LCF just now and it reminded me that we just have to take one day at a time. Just today. 100% OP today!!.. |
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Lynn I could not agree more about a weighed and measured l&g. no matter what they are so very very small. I don't get these people who say 'i could not possibly eat all that"..
The only meal that does not feel small is eggbeaters. just had my second meal. I am feeling good today... |
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I know, how could anyone not be able to eat l&g!! Even the eggbeaters... bring 'em on!! 1:06 and op. Medifast meal at 2...
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Hey y'all! I am rockin' the plan. I just got my Medifast shipment in so I have a refresh of brownies-I love them frozen..
I FEEL SO DAMN GOOD! I can say that until Sunday when they have to bring me off the marathon course in an ambulance.. I also got maintenance bars (I am good with them-I know they are easy to abuse). I think they are good recovery Medifast meals on long runs.. Hunger is good-but maybe you need to fill up on more water? I am drinking a ton of it.. I just emailed a girl about a Hood to Coast relay team-so Chris, don't leave town that weekend!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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I can't have the maintinence bars around. omg the carmel ones are like crack to me...
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Good morning, Gems!.
My scale is going crazy. It won't give me the same reading twice, and it changes depending where I put my feet. I think I need to dump it, but my other one weighs me heavier. Decisions, decisions.... Today will be a beautiful day here! I'm excited about getting out and about, running errands and spending time with Mr. Goddess! Just drinking coffee now and visualizing my slimmer self.. I'm re-reading Kessler's. The End of Overeating. Not sure if I ever mentioned it before, it's a sort of expose of the restaurant food industry and really eye opening. He has a couple of chapters at the end of the book about mentally conquering the "battle" against unhealthy foods that are pretty interesting. One of the things he mentions is something that I've done since I started Medifast which is to make rules. So, rather than fighting the urges over and over, I can make a rule like, "I don't eat french fries". There's no question, I don't have to try to portion them out, I don't have to make other adjustments to my eating to compensate for them. He explains in the book why this works for our (food addicted) brains. Have a wonderful, 100% OP day gals!!.. |
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Just made pancake-in-a-mug and it's yummy! Put the pancake mix in a mug, add the 2oz of water and a teeny pinch of baking powder (probably 1/8 teaspoon or less) and nuke for 1 minute. Let set for another minute and done! I used a squirt of SF chocolate syrup on it...
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Lynne- since I started Medifast I have "rules" for myselfi had not thought of it in those terms but thats what it is. I have not had rice or pasta in over 18 months. although I have had bread a few times and pizza once, in general I think of myself as not eating bread. I can't go back to that in my life as it is like a drug to me. I think of my rule as "i don't eat things that are white" ( sugar and flour) it really hasn't been that hard for me. I hope that someday I will be at a place where I can have a special dessert or meal once in a while, but if it it too dangerous then I just won't.
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I am OP today! Wow..
I love all things pancakeI just got those in as well. I love them as a crepe too-add a little more water spread them out in a really well pammed pan. Then I use a little LC cheese in them.. I am wearing a pair of pants that looked terrible a few weeks ago. that is so good for me.. No exercise yet today. I have been so busy I am not sure what I will do. I think I am going to end up just doing the cardio p90x and no run. Dave and Tommy will be gone all evening. That kind of scares me because of the race. I will try to run early tomorrow. Hope all is well-stay OP!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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Hey y'all- 6:37 and I am OP and feeling so, so good. We had rotisserie chicken for dinner-I cut the breasts up over a spinich salad. It was really good. I took the skin off of mine..
I got on the scale this evening-which can be scary sometimes. I am usually up 3 lbs during the day. I am only up .6 from this morning.. Getting on the scale a lot is good for me, I think. It keeps me on my toes. I think for the whole month of Dec I really didn't get on the scale but for a couple times.. Next Dec I think I am just going to go to the beach-for the whole month. I went to counseling today. It was a hard one. I think I get really stressed out about Dave. Sundays are bad for me because he is around all day. I think that is why I have been baking on Sundays more-no one bothers me if I am busy with it and everyone is happy with a tasty baked good at the end of it. But I love dough and it is a huge problem for me-I just need to not bake at all until someone's birthdaywhich isn't until June!!!. Do y'all watch Dr. Oz? He was talking about sugar-and most cookie and brownie recipes have a cup of sugar in them-he said that we should only have 8 added teaspoons a week or something like that!. Do y'all take Omega 3?. Laura Lee.. |
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I take Krill Oil. I replaced my fish oil with that. It's supposed to be much cleaner of toxins, and the pills are smaller and I don't have fishy burps nearly as often..
Sorry about your weekend stress, LL!!.. |
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On program today. 2 Medifast meals to go. old cinnamon pretzels and a bar as I am in a sweet mode...
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Feeling good this morning. one of those "thin" days. I am feeling in control and on the wagon w mf. I think I have found the groove again. mentally I am back in control. there are now 2 people at work who have begun Medifast - one started in may and she is now down 70 pounds.
I would see them and feel guilty that I was this sort of role model and was tweaking the program and not doing anything. now I am feeling solidarity. moving along to goal.. I have the day off - it's been a busy week so I am thrilled about that. ll- I hope you are feeling calm before your race. I am so impressed that you are taking on yet another challenge! some folks at work just signed up for the shamrock run. I am feeling sad thats not in my cards at the moment. lynne- your day with mr godess sounded great. I love the californina air and sun. everytime I am there I love it... |
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Hey y'all!.
I am feeling good and I have found peace with the race. If I don't finish, I don't finish. I am going to give it my best shot.. I am OP and planning on increasing calories tomorrow-adding an egg white omelet with spinich and mushrooms in the morning. I planning on bringing some raw veggies in the car with me to the race. I have good supplements for the race with protein and carbs.. Everyone stick to it. I am down another pound. I feel so much better but I am still not near "the jeans".. Way to go Chris-I am feeling your groove. I have run the shamrock-dave still wears the shirt!. I would love to run in California. I have a feeling I would never want to come home... Off for a pedi. Laura Lee.. |
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Chris, it's so great you have people IRL that are up to the same thing! I have one friend that is an on-again-off-again MFer. He's started and stopped a few times, and I don't always know how to motivate him. He's now on again, but has decided he wants to be vegan...he's dating a vegan woman. Nothing wrong with being vegan, it's awesome, but sort-of the complete opposite of what I've decided my healthy eating will be in maintenance. He knows Medifast is not vegan...not sure where he's at with it all since we haven't spoken in a week or so..
Not sure if either of you enjoy "naughty" literature, but here's a (fairly clean) link to the perfume company I adore:. Http://lovepotionperfume.com/store/New_Releases.html. These are the new releases and under each one is a place to click for "more info". Each expanded description contains a fantasy story related to the scent!! Very nice leading up to Valentine's Day!!. LL, we posted at the same time!! Enjoy your pedi!! I'm guessing you will do better in the race than you think!!.. |
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Hey y'all-I am fond of naughty stories.
It is the bad girl in me.. 1:08 and I am OP. It is beautiful today-I have on my flipflops and there were runners out in shorts.. Let's see, went out for pedi, got hit on a Trader Joes, ran into friend at starbucks and she told me I looked thinner than beforewell, quite a day so far!!!!. Laura Lee.. |
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Hi LL, Chris and Lynne!.
This is my 2nd go around with MF, now on Day 5.. I too have been forging through the rough first days of flipping into ketosis: "extreme medigas", headache, uncharacteristic irritability and weakness with low intensity workouts. I think I have crossed over into the zone. I feel really good.. I like your small, friendly group...LL, I've seen you over on Medifast athletes.... I really have a difficult time with "shout out" when there's more than 5 or 6 peeps because I'm just not good with names. I like the easy going dialogue you seem to have going back and forth.. I have cut back on my daily outdoor running (4 miles/day) because I am going to try and follow the plan as written and because running in the roads has become a huge obstacle with 70 inches of snow in just Jan.. I have been doing Jillian's. 6 Week Six Pack. W/ my BFF. It's baout 35 minutes and I've really enjoyed the workout. I also started belly dance classes, while not aerobic, it definitely is working me in new ways.. I keep thinking that with an average 1-2 pounds a week I have several months to reach goal. For me, OP is a challenge everyday...not because of bad habits per se more because I have a very social lifestyle. I live close to my extended family and hubby and I enjoy going out a lot.. So, I am trying to be successful one day at a time. I can't believe I have given up my social wine. Just last night my SIL swung by with a bottle of wine and I had to make a choice, the right one...thank God. But it was hard.. Thanks in advance for your support and motivation... |
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Hi Sue!! Welcome!! I keep my workouts on the shorter side, too. 45 mins Max. I really need to add back in the cardio portions of Chalean. I just love the weights, though. It sounds like you have very realistic expectations so I'm sure you'll be successful! I'm still struggling with hunger. I've had it all along but sometimes it makes me grouchy (like today)...
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Hey Sue-so glad you are here. I also have a problem with groups that have a lot of posters! I just can't keep up. The gems have had our ups and downswe are gathering our wits now and are doing well. I am a beer lover and it has been hard to say nobut I do because my skinny jeans are so worth it!!!.
3:45 and I am OP. We have had a busy week so I have actually been eating my dinner early each day-4:30. I love that. Then I have my 5th Medifast meal about 7 and then a cup of tea and bed.. Carne asada and asparagus tonight-yum.. Laura Lee.. |
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Welcome sue! I have the same issue with bigger groups. I just can't keep track of everyone and sometimes the shout outs don't feel authentic to me. I agree with whoever said we slim gems have had our ups and downs but we are all back in focus and ready to take it a day at a time to make it to goal. I just went for a long walk with a friend and came home and ate 1/2 my l&g of egg beatersi was starving. I am not a mf'r who is currently exercising. I know I should but I have not made the time.
I just had to call work and the person who answered the phone is also on mf. I told her that I am back on, just another way to stay accountable.i really want to be in the 160's by the time I have surgery on march 2. question- ( this will sound funny to you since I am a nurse) do I need to tell my dr I am on mf? I was not planning to and know that in the hospital I will just order the food that is most l&g and stay away from white food. I am sure that the first week I won't have much of an appetite so am planning to have soup, pudding and bars around. what do you all think?. Well time to think about putting the rest of the groceries away... |
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Hi Gems,.
Thanks for the warm welcome.. I really like the fact that we have all had our ups and downs. That's life for ya. I find it so fascinating how so many peeps can be 100%ers 100% of the time. I don't intend to make the wrong choices, my focus is always to stay OP...it's just that I have to be realistic in that I lead a certain life that encompasses a lot of unplanned events, get togethers, etc.... I can't just cloister myself for 4 or 5 months and never go out w/ hubby, girlfriends and family. Wish I could...but can't and shouldn't. I am just taking it meal by meal and making a very conscious effort to work the plan.. I only workout because I've always worked out. I love it, always have. I believe anyone can lose weight effectively on Medifast w/o working out. As you get closer to goal you'll naturally be inspired to move more as it will facilitate the slowing weight loss.. As a nurse, I would say it's not imperative to disclose your Medifast nutritional plan: it has all the required nutrients and vitamins, however, I would search. Nutritional support. For this topic...I feel as I've seen it before. Also, I would plan on more protein post op for healing. Hope it's well surgery. (I was lucky to have a lap hyst a couple of years ago, couldn't recommend it more highly. ). LL, good luck on your marathon you pistol. Make sure you fuel well so you are strong and endure. Mind over matter, you can do it.. OK, so steak and aparagus tonight...maybe some cukes in Ken's light.. Talk soon!.. |
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Hi sue- thanks for the Medifast advice, I will message them later. are you working as a nurse? i'm a nurse midwife for kaiser in portland and love my job. I am having a myomectomy- considered the hyst but opted to go with this and hope that once that large fibroid is no longer pressing on my bladder that life will be better. longer surgery and recovery but the right choice for me..
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Hey y'all-9:23 and I am OP. I had a few extra calories-trying to build up slowly. I had a tbl of peanutbutter with my Medifast brownie and an extra green salad today with 1 tsp oil and vinegar. I probably won't lose over the next few days adding 300 calories or so- but I want to stay very controlledit is for my mind too, knowing I am op and just getting through this race!.
I might not be able to post tomorrow because we have basketball games with the kids and then I am on the road to Callaway Gardens!. Laura Lee.. |
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Mornin' Gems,.
Well, I certainly felt moments of desire last night looking at my hubby's grilled french bread with his steak. I mean, I look at it, think to myself..."hmmmm, a bite won't change anything"....but I am happy to report that the feeling passed and I remained OP.. I still struggle with thoughts throughout the day: just 2 triscuits and some laughing cow...or one slice of reduced fat swiss cheese...but I am trying to tame these thoughts and gain control. I let the challenge of remaining OP be my dominating thoughts.. 6 a.m. here in SE Mass. I beautiful, quiet morning. Already walked w/ my yellow lab our very slippery route. Lots of black ice in the dark. The sound of a fog horn in the distance. Just grateful to be Day #6 OP.. Plans are for Turbofire, about 45 minute workout. Tonights our date night so we'll eat out. That will be my Medifast goal: remain OP.. LL, again, best of luck. You'll be running for 3-4 or 5 hours so make sure you have adequate fuel. Mind over matter.. Lynne and Chris, how are you doing today? What's up for the weekend?. Best!.. |
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Good morning. got through yesterday and the constant hunger is beginning to fade. so too are the thoughts about off plan eating. I am expecting a new Medifast shipment soon so will be back to having my preferred foods around..
Sue- one piece of advice that I would offer is that I wish I had never taken one off plan bite of food. if you have not read at least part of 'the secret is out" it's worth a read. as a nurse and lifetime dieter who had tried everything under the sun with out much success, this book really made a difference to me and my mindset about mf. I have discovered that the program works best and I feel best when I follow to the letter as much of the time as possible. I always order shrimp when I am out to dinner- you get a ton for your l&g!. Peaceful house this morning. we were out later than usual last night so kids are sleeping soundly. no big plans for today except trying to get a handle on our summer vacation plans. we are going to china for 3 weeksbut I also have some long weekends later in the summer so I want to get some things planned for that, plus ruby wants to go to summer camp for a week this year so I need to see where that fits in.. It feels so good to be back op and in control. I have a sense of peace. interesting - another midwife in town who is now retired called me accidentally yesterday and so we chatted. when I asked her what she was doing these days she told me she is a tsfl coach! her husband lost about 80 pounds and she lost 15 several years ago. we had a long discussion about Medifast and what a great tool it is.. Well time to finish my coffee and get to work on that calendar!have a good day.. Ll I am sending you good vibes for the marathon.. Lynn I know the sun is shining where you are. how was your weigh in? isn't sat your new day? any news from anita or kristin?.. |
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Good morning, gems!.
Chris, Sunday is my new weigh in, so I'll be updating the ticker tomorrow morning. I have had to start using my newer scale, since the one I've been using since the beginning of my journey just started going wonkers on me. The number will be higher, I just have to bite the bullet and post it and go from there. The point is, I'm op and getting healthier and feeling slimmer!!. LL, wishing you much success with the race!! I'm looking forward to your report after!!. Sue, I will echo what Chris said and add my own observations. I wish I had never tweaked the program and done my own thing last summer. 100% OP. Is. Possible, and not that hard. What I've learned since I started is that, for me, this is the way I will re-gain my health and be around with my hubby. When I think I can't eat out or socialize without eating or drinking something that is not op, I remind myself that other people don't care (or even notice) what I put in my mouth. As long as I'm not taking away their food or booze, they're fine!! LOL!! Yes, it takes some effort, but I've trained myself to truly focus on the people and experiences, and I don't miss out on anything.. When we state it as deprivation (4-5 months of being cloistered vs. living life "normally") we set ourselves up for slips, and give ourselves "permission" for a few occasions of non-op eating. It really is possible to stay OP!!. Believe me, Sue, I'm writing this as much for myself and for all of us!! I hope you know that I only want the best for our group, and I offer my experience up so we can make the very best choices. And, I'm truly offering it, it's not "the way" or "the only way". There are people on the boards who can work Medifast with their own modifications, I'm just not one of them!. Oh, and Chris, I noticed Anita posted some pics on FB, but I haven't had a chance to look at them yet. I haven't yet heard back from her.. Last thing, Sue, I need to hear more about TurboFire!! I'm so tempted to order it, but I'm concerned about the space I have available for exercise. I have enough room for Chalean Extreme, but I only have carpet (yuck) except for the kitchen and bathrooms. Do I need a hard floor?.. |
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What wonderful, intelligent words Lynne and Chris. Thanks you for sharing. I loved both posts and read them to hubby over lunch (chili). He completely agreed. I'm very lucky to have a supportive partner and my Gems..
Ya know, I usually hear of every new book, article, blog or new trend but I haven't heard about this one. Details please.. Wow, that's big...really big. My brother travels to China several times a year for weeks at a time and has become obsessed (in a healthy way) with the language and culture.. Lynne, I too will weigh in tomorrow. I chose Sunday to keep me honest through the toughest part of the week. I'll be with you.. I love to read words that describe. Peace. And. Gaining control. Because that is so much of what I am trying to achieve. The weight loss is just a bi-product of this process. And I completely understand where the Gems are coming from, so we have a foundation of support and trust...no need to qualify your intentions.. So,. Turbofire. Is a superior Beachbody production, Truly excellent quality and program design. I always loved the turbo jams and any kind of kickbox workout, so this package is outstanding. But I will say that I am not doing the multi-week program (until I reach goal) but rather there are 2 or 3 discs that I love: Easy Fire 45 and 55. Music is awesome and Chalean is as motivating as ever.. So, tonight we've decided to make dinner in. We bought shrimp and littlenecks, salad and...fresh french bread for Don, of course. He picked up a copule of bottles of red and white as our friends are coming over. I feel very good about tonight. And yes, it is actually getting easier each new day to stop the tempting thoughts. My SIL has already noticed that I am not drinking and you are correct, Lynne, as long as it doesn't threaten anyone else's pleasure NOBODY cares.. Although I hate the statement "oh you're being good". But then it occurs to me those words have more to do with them than my decision.. Hope LL is doing well pre-marathon. I may sound patronizing but I'm worried about her running 13 miles on a lower calorie plan- but I respect her choice and wish her all good energy.. Okie Gems, thanks again for talking. If I don't catch up again today, we'll see you tmorrow for another OP day!.. |
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Good morning. I am down to literally my last few Medifast meals. I usually am a better planner but the new pretzels were so bad I pushed back my order while I was re configuring my meal plan. hoping my order arrives today. the last few days have been better for me but not strictly 5 and 1. I still haven't figured out what is holding me back from getting the last pounds off, but I see lots of familiar faces re committing on the blogs so I know it can be done.
Last week it was pouring cats and dogs, this week has been frigid and windy. I am planning to do 4 &2 on maui.i have found that 5&1 while on an active vacation just does not work for me.i am thinking about starting to blog again regularly. I think I had better focus when I was keeping myself accountable. just looking for ways to get myself back on track without excuses. have a good day all... |
