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Old 12-29-2010, 07:40 AM   #91
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Hi everyone - may I join in?

I just received my drops and info and am reading all of the information. I am going to load on Saturday and Sunday and then bite the bullet on Monday.

I don't understand all of the lingo yet; P1, P2, P3, etc. I don't know what consitutes cheap vs expensive drops, but I'm here to learn

Thanks in advance for all of your support. I have a HUGE amount of weight to lose and am hoping this will get me going.
There are lots of answers on this board and so many helpful people. I started not too long ago and I've got a thread around here somewhere that has questions/answers. There is also a "newbie" thread for those of us just learning how to do this diet. Glad you're here and don't be afraid to ask questions. These ladies are wonderful at helping us out!!

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I'm not even 4'11 so yeah, I'm little but I still have a ton of "fat" to lose. My goal is 100-102.
You're a tiny little thing!! I think I weighed 100 lbs in elementary school!!
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:41 AM   #92
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Sorry, I've been awol since last week.

Way to go on the losses! Even the little ones count, because they all add up.

Amway, that menu you posted didn't have a vegetable. You mentioned having cabbage the day before, but what veggies are you having with your meals?

I'm still up and down a bit, but not as much as when I first entered P3. I had a steak day on Monday because of Christmas Day pig-out. I did very well, didn't cheat, but I think I really am sensitive to cheese and possibly nuts. Both were my go-to snacks so I'm still trying to figure out what to do about that. It's a whole new way of thinking, just like when I started Atkins. I hope I catch the learning curve soon!

DisneyPrincess, you're my inspiration because where you started is where I ended my first round. I have a bottle of drops left from that round, so I plan to start round 2 as soon as I'm stable as well as 6 weeks out from P1.

Finally figured out what Bernice is, and she isn't visiting nearly as often as she should.

StevieRenee, lookin' good!

I love how my jeans are fitting, how they feel. Except they get baggy so soon now. I think the next round I do will price me out of clothes, though! Not many stores carry less than size 4 these days. I did find some jean leggings in 0 and 2 at Kohl's, but they sold out quickly. Also found size 2 skinnies at Target (wearing them now!)
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Sorry, I've been awol since last week.

Way to go on the losses! Even the little ones count, because they all add up.

Amway, that menu you posted didn't have a vegetable. You mentioned having cabbage the day before, but what veggies are you having with your meals?

I'm still up and down a bit, but not as much as when I first entered P3. I had a steak day on Monday because of Christmas Day pig-out. I did very well, didn't cheat, but I think I really am sensitive to cheese and possibly nuts. Both were my go-to snacks so I'm still trying to figure out what to do about that. It's a whole new way of thinking, just like when I started Atkins. I hope I catch the learning curve soon!

DisneyPrincess, you're my inspiration because where you started is where I ended my first round. I have a bottle of drops left from that round, so I plan to start round 2 as soon as I'm stable as well as 6 weeks out from P1.

Finally figured out what Bernice is, and she isn't visiting nearly as often as she should.

StevieRenee, lookin' good!

I love how my jeans are fitting, how they feel. Except they get baggy so soon now. I think the next round I do will price me out of clothes, though! Not many stores carry less than size 4 these days. I did find some jean leggings in 0 and 2 at Kohl's, but they sold out quickly. Also found size 2 skinnies at Target (wearing them now!)
I saw size two skinny jeans at Eddie Bauer yesterday. They were on sale at 50 % off, so 19.99! I bought two pairs, size 8.
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:48 AM   #94
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razorback- I gained 4.5 which put me at 187.5 during loading. after vlcd1, I was..................................

187.5

today is vlcd5 and i'm just now under my starting weight of 183. I was 182 today... yday, vlcd4, I was 183.5. SO frustrated! today, I'm happy and I feel good. Last night I was about ready to throw in the towel.

You lost all of your loading weight plus .2 after your very first vlcd!!!!!!! be stoked, seriously!!!!!!!!! I think you're going to do very well.

It bears repeating though.... I'M FINALLY UNDER MY STARTING WEIGHT, on vlcd morning 5!!!!! yes! 182 today.. so that is a lb under. NOW I'm getting excited!! I've decided no melba or fruit unless I feel that i absolutely need it for low blood sugar (with a protein.) and I'll probably eat half of my dinner portion of protein between lunch and dinner.

Hey guys, what are you doing with your veggies?
I really only like lettuce, fresh spinach, (sometimes frozen) radishes but not this time of the year, onions.... and cukes... cabbage. at least that's all i can think of. I will eat celery if it's in a soup but raw is out of the question. I hate the feel of it and how it makes my tongue numb! ew

I'm so excited guys!
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:02 AM   #95
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It bears repeating though.... I'M FINALLY UNDER MY STARTING WEIGHT, on vlcd morning 5!!!!! yes! 182 today.. so that is a lb under. NOW I'm getting excited!! I've decided no melba or fruit unless I feel that i absolutely need it for low blood sugar (with a protein.) and I'll probably eat half of my dinner portion of protein between lunch and dinner.

Hey guys, what are you doing with your veggies?
I really only like lettuce, fresh spinach, (sometimes frozen) radishes but not this time of the year, onions.... and cukes... cabbage. at least that's all i can think of. I will eat celery if it's in a soup but raw is out of the question. I hate the feel of it and how it makes my tongue numb! ew

I'm so excited guys!
That's great news! Keep up the good work!
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:32 AM   #96
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Amway, I ate salad a lot, with a dressing made with ACV, mostly because I'm picky about veggies and prefer most raw. I also like green salad.

I did enjoy making chicken soup and putting celery in it. Oh, and one of my favorite meals was onion soup with steak. A whole onion in two cups of broth is a lot to eat!

I ate cukes and tomatoes sliced with sea salt on top.

Never did eat cabbage because I've never really eaten it, other than in cole slaw, and don't know how to cook it. I like asparagus, but only with P2 off-limit foods, so didn't try that either.
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:44 AM   #97
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R1P4D15 - 145.8
R2P1LD1 - 148.2 (+2.6)
R2P1LD2 - 148.2 (0)

R2P2VLCD1 - 151.4 (+3.2)
R2P2VLCD2 - 148.8 (-2.6)
R2P2VLCD3 - 147.4 (-1.4)

So, as you can see we are all different but yet the same
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:13 AM   #98
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Chouter- That is so great that you had fun shopping. I know this year it is going to be really fun shopping for summer clothing. I am really looking forward to it.
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:17 AM   #99
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Chouter, awesome job getting down to a size 8, "Skinny Jeans", no less! I'm anxiously awaiting the day I slip into a size 8, shouldn't be long now

Amy, glad to see you're back on track, way to go on those losses!

Razorbackbelle, don't be too disappointed. It'll come off, you just wait and see. Heck, look at my stats, not sure what to make of it, it is what it is and I'm not going to let it wreck my day, no siree! It took a long time to gain all this weight, it'll take a little time to get it all off.

Disney, you're doing great. Keep up the good work

There are so many of you to address, Stevie what do I do!?! For everyone else, smile, have patience, been there done that. Where have you been, I'm sorry to hear that, he said what? I could go on but shouldn't

Oh yeah, keep drinking your water and lots of it! Right Dawn?
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:58 AM   #100
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R1P4D15 - 145.8
R2P1LD1 - 148.2 (+2.6)
R2P1LD2 - 148.2 (0)

R2P2VLCD1 - 151.4 (+3.2)
R2P2VLCD2 - 148.8 (-2.6)
R2P2VLCD3 - 147.4 (-1.4)

So, as you can see we are all different but yet the same
The edit button wasn't working and has since disappeared for this post, weird. So, below is my weight correction.

R1P4D15 - 145.8
R2P1LD1 - 148.2 (+2.6)
R2P1LD2 - 148.2 (0)

R2P2VLCD1 - 151.4 (+3.2)
R2P2VLCD2 - 148.8 (-2.6)
R2P2VLCD3 - 145.8 (-3.0)

Weighed in early this am at 147.4 after using the restroom. I then used it again an hour later.

Now, I'm back where I need to be - whoohoo, honk honk, beep beep!
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:53 AM   #101
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I have never beena part of a mb that talks about bowel movements as much as this one does!! lol
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:28 AM   #102
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I have never beena part of a mb that talks about bowel movements as much as this one does!! lol
We're like little kids. We're very proud and happy when they happen.
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:44 AM   #103
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oh i get that way too! I giggled the other day when booty mentioned that she waits to weigh later in the AM after bernice comes. it made me chuckle. and then i considered it. but i have coffee in the morning.
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:48 AM   #104
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Hi friends!

I'm back and a little embarrassed to say what I've been doing(eating) for the last 3 weeks. It really sucks how fast I gain. Really sucks...

I'm calling this round 3. Today is day 1. Here we go again!
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:51 AM   #105
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Hi friends!

I'm back and a little embarrassed to say what I've been doing(eating) for the last 3 weeks. It really sucks how fast I gain. Really sucks...

I'm calling this round 3. Today is day 1. Here we go again!
YAY! Welcome back, Stacey! We've missed you! Don't fret about the past, the future looks very bright! Let's do this!! Did you have a nice holiday? Was Santa good to you?
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:51 AM   #106
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Hi friends!

I'm back and a little embarrassed to say what I've been doing(eating) for the last 3 weeks. It really sucks how fast I gain. Really sucks...

I'm calling this round 3. Today is day 1. Here we go again!
Ditto! Good luck with this round! The season got to me as well!
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:55 AM   #107
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YAY! Welcome back, Stacey! We've missed you! Don't fret about the past, the future looks very bright! Let's do this!! Did you have a nice holiday? Was Santa good to you?
It's good to be back. I had a great holiday. (a little too good) I haven't completely caught up with everyone, but I see you are doing GREAT! Congrats on the skinny jeans! Can wait to see pics.

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Hi friends!

I'm back and a little embarrassed to say what I've been doing(eating) for the last 3 weeks. It really sucks how fast I gain. Really sucks...

I'm calling this round 3. Today is day 1. Here we go again!

Mindful, it's crazy isn't it. I'm uber sensitive to certain legumes and dough based foods. No cake, cookies, rolls, or doughnuts

Glad to see you again!
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Hey Ladies,

I don't have time to post much right now. I'm back on plan! Today is day two of zero cheats. I have to get serious for a date that is in about three weeks. Gosh I need to get to goal. There is no reason that I can't lose ten pounds in 21 days.

Mindfullness, welcome back! You can do this. We fall down but we get up!

Chouter, size 8 and skinny!!! Your dedication has paid off!

Im sorry I can't post more right now.

Chugging green tea as I type. I have a date tonight. I insisted we do starbucks instead of dinner. I will drink green tea and nothing else. NO time to waste on a restaurant that may or may not be ok.

Stay focused
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:45 PM   #110
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I am in my window and happy about that!

just took my mom to see the movie the "Kings speech". Good stuff! Love period movies and royalty hub-bub.

Off to go walk and shop. Be back later!

lol, at Amy's post about talking about BM's. Hey, we celebrate it all around here!!!

Everyone getting their water in today? Need a swift kick anywhere???


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Old 12-29-2010, 02:14 PM   #111
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I don't think I got in a lot of water. I've been cold! I'll get more in beforee bed though

Was going to go to the gym but I'm not feeling it tonight. That's what's nice about this diet, I can still lose even if I don't workout!
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Old 12-29-2010, 02:48 PM   #112
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I'm going for the tea because I am also freezing.
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Old 12-29-2010, 04:03 PM   #113
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On my day off at home, I am having a really hard time staying out of all the candy and treats left over from the holidays. I'm better off at work than home with all this stuff around. I gave in and had a few pieces of brittle (evil brittle!!!) then ate about 1/3 of a cookie. I threw the rest of it away, and microwaved an apple with cinnamon and Xylitol. That was very tasty, and really hit the spot. I should have had that right away when the cravings became overwhelming. Oh well, live and learn.
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:58 PM   #114
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Back after the 1rst Missed you all! Not weighing till then but have been eating and drinking and being merry so want to drop a few fast! Still in my 4's but they could fit sleeker
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I tried tuna salad, and found it way too salty. Ick. I had checked all of the brands at the store and they all had broth and salt added.
I also tried walnuts, hoping that tree nuts are ok. The problem is I tried both of these today, so if there's a reaction I won't know which caused it. I can try just the walnuts in a couple days. No way I'm having tuna again unless I'm desperate for protein.
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Old 12-30-2010, 05:53 AM   #117
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Good morning all!!

Well my theory about my body wanting more food is apparently proving to be correct. I ate what seemed like a ton yesterday. Started off with a large SF vanilla latte from McDonalds. For lunch probably 8 oz of cottage cheese, with a large whole tomato and melba. Then for supper last night it was an entire large (probably 12 oz) steak with the fat with an entire onion sauteed and a grissini. And had an orange last night around 8:30. Went from 175.2 yesterday to 173.8 today. What's the deal?! I'm not complaining but just wow!!
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Today is is my first post load day and through the holidays and loading I am up 7 lbs. I am so ready to see the scale go downward again. I was doing great on P4 until the holidays set in....

My post load weight is 160.2 -- so let the losing begin!!
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Good morning all!!

Well my theory about my body wanting more food is apparently proving to be correct. I ate what seemed like a ton yesterday. Started off with a large SF vanilla latte from McDonalds. For lunch probably 8 oz of cottage cheese, with a large whole tomato and melba. Then for supper last night it was an entire large (probably 12 oz) steak with the fat with an entire onion sauteed and a grissini. And had an orange last night around 8:30. Went from 175.2 yesterday to 173.8 today. What's the deal?! I'm not complaining but just wow!!
That happened to me over Christmas. I ate tons, but lost 4 lbs in four days. It doesn't last, but it was wonderful.
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Old 12-30-2010, 06:18 AM   #120
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Lost nearly a pound yesterday. Might have been more if I hadn't endulged in that stupid almond brittle.

R3P2VLCD1 156.0 (+2.8)
R3P2VLCD2 155.7 (-.3)
R3P2VLCD3 154.6 (-1.1)
R3P2VLCD4 151.1 (-3.5)
R3P2VLCD5 150.2 (-0.9)
R3P2VLCD6 152.8 (+2.6)
R3P2VLCD7 151.1 (-1.7)
R3P2VLCD8 151.1 (0.0)
R3P2VLCD9 149.7 (-1.4) Merry Christmas to me!
R3P2VLCD10 149.0 (-0.7)
R3P2VLCD11 148.4 (-0.6)
R3P2VLCD12 147.0 (-1.4)
R3P2VLCD13 146.9 (-0.1)
R3P2VLCD14 148.4 (+1.5)
R3P2VLCD15 147.5 (-0.9)
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