Anyone starting R1 the week of 05/09/2011???

Janessa1216 · 05-09-2011, 10:12 AM

Hello all!!! I am a newbie (former Medifast low-carber). I just wanted to formally introduce myself as I have been a lurker for a few days. I am an accountant, recent college grad, and sitting for the CPA this year. My weight loss goals have already been "mostly" accomplished. I started at 250 lbs (size 18) and am currently 160 lbs (size 7/8) at 5'7 and apple-shaped. My final weight loss goal is to weigh 130 lbs. I want to lose at least half of the remaining 30lbs by Memorial Day wknd, which is my family reunion trip out east.

My drops should arrive today. I think it might be fun to start this thing off with someone. That's just a suggestion though.

Because my drops do not arrive until this afternoon, I will start first thing tomorrow. I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!! My first load day is tomorrow! I do know to focus more on fats than the other nutrients. Today, I am eating pizza. I was thinking of eating the pizza for load days, but I am thinking it has too much starch and too many carbs. Plenty of fat though. I think I will do meats, cheeses, creams/spreads, and nuts tomorrow.

Sooooo . . . anyone starting tomorrow??? (Btw, I just ate my pizza while typing this AND it is so late in the day now, so I will HAVE to start tomorrow).

torister · 05-09-2011, 10:18 AM

Not starting this week...finishing my 4th round of P2 this week. You should join us on the weekly P2 threads.

swella73 · 05-09-2011, 10:26 AM

Hello there and welcome! I started today, loaded this weekend. So far so good - I am using the pellets. This is my very first round so I am in the same boat you are in. I am a former Atkins member, and decided to try this. So excited to see the scale move in the RIGHT direction!!

Janessa1216 · 05-09-2011, 02:03 PM

Cool and thanks for the quick replied ladies! Torister, I will be sure to check that thread out.

Swella73, I thought that Medifast was much like Atkins, but not as strict on carbs. How much did the scale move, iydmma? Hmmm . . . I might try those pellets next time too since the brand I use offers that option. I can't wait to weigh-in 2moro and start some progress.

05-09-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
Janessa1216 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Posts: 19 Gallery: Janessa1216 Stats: 250/160/130 WOE: HHCG Start Date: May 2011	Anyone starting R1 the week of 05/09/2011??? Hello all!!! I am a newbie (former Medifast low-carber). I just wanted to formally introduce myself as I have been a lurker for a few days. I am an accountant, recent college grad, and sitting for the CPA this year. My weight loss goals have already been "mostly" accomplished. I started at 250 lbs (size 18) and am currently 160 lbs (size 7/8) at 5'7 and apple-shaped. My final weight loss goal is to weigh 130 lbs. I want to lose at least half of the remaining 30lbs by Memorial Day wknd, which is my family reunion trip out east. My drops should arrive today. I think it might be fun to start this thing off with someone. That's just a suggestion though. Because my drops do not arrive until this afternoon, I will start first thing tomorrow. I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!! My first load day is tomorrow! I do know to focus more on fats than the other nutrients. Today, I am eating pizza. I was thinking of eating the pizza for load days, but I am thinking it has too much starch and too many carbs. Plenty of fat though. I think I will do meats, cheeses, creams/spreads, and nuts tomorrow. Sooooo . . . anyone starting tomorrow??? (Btw, I just ate my pizza while typing this AND it is so late in the day now, so I will HAVE to start tomorrow).

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05-09-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Not starting this week...finishing my 4th round of P2 this week. You should join us on the weekly P2 threads.

05-09-2011, 10:26 AM	#3
swella73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 108 Gallery: swella73 Stats: 230/199.6/165 WOE: Atkins - converting to HHCG!! Start Date: January 18, 2011	Hello there and welcome! I started today, loaded this weekend. So far so good - I am using the pellets. This is my very first round so I am in the same boat you are in. I am a former Atkins member, and decided to try this. So excited to see the scale move in the RIGHT direction!!

05-09-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
Janessa1216 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Posts: 19 Gallery: Janessa1216 Stats: 250/160/130 WOE: HHCG Start Date: May 2011	Cool and thanks for the quick replied ladies! Torister, I will be sure to check that thread out. Swella73, I thought that Medifast was much like Atkins, but not as strict on carbs. How much did the scale move, iydmma? Hmmm . . . I might try those pellets next time too since the brand I use offers that option. I can't wait to weigh-in 2moro and start some progress.