Anyone interested in a daily/weekly thread?

[JQuintero]

Originally Posted by adiasmc1

I just ate normally for the prep days too - didn't do anything special. Did have one or two things kind of as a last chance before I can't again type thing.

Would one of you guys PM me with that dist. info. I wouldn't mind checking it out for just in case.

message sent.

We had about two weeks of "last chance meals" since I took a break from Dec21 to Jan 7. We went to Claim Jumpers (had to use the gift cards!) that Saturday before.

[adiasmc1]

Cool, thanks, Joann!

Just got back from a 2 mile run, did one yesterday as well. Blah am I out of shape. Used to run 5 miles a day....sad, but I can work my way back. It is really hard to run with an extra 60-70 pounds on me

Ha ha someone I was just talking to - her husband had WL surgery and they went to claim jumper too for their last meal. I have only been there once for lunch. But everyone always says it is yummy.

[cactusflwr]

Just a check in to say Hi! Limited internet today. Did some "protein" shopping earlier to use along with the products I have. I am excited to get started

[JQuintero]

Was up .2 yesterday and it was suggested that if tomorrow (today's) I'm not down I go on the plateau menu. YAY <-- sarcasm

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by JQuintero

Was up .2 yesterday and it was suggested that if tomorrow (today's) I'm not down I go on the plateau menu. YAY <-- sarcasm

will hope you don't have to face the dreaded plateau diet! Do they usually wait a few days before they suggest it? When do they use the "AMP" program?

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by Bonkers

I LOVE this thread! I hope we can keep the thread active and be supportive to each other.

I am on my second week. I check in at the clinic Monday - Friday. I lost 12 pounds on my first week. I struggled with the protein days. I was very relieved when I was told to start the menu plan on Thursday. I was super concerned about the weekend but I made smart choices. I bought the Lindora products - some I like - for example the Hot Cocoa and the Chicken Soup.

I am feeling pretty good on my healthy lifestyle. I am very curious how much weight I will lose for the first 10 weeks. I signed up for 2 - 10 week programs.

Hi - was checking to see how you are doing? You had such a great loss your first week

[JQuintero]

Originally Posted by cactusflwr

will hope you don't have to face the dreaded plateau diet! Do they usually wait a few days before they suggest it? When do they use the "AMP" program?

If they don't see a weight loss in 2-3 days they suggest plateau. In theory I had weight loss. I weighed in Monday with a little over 3lbs lost and then .5 lbs down on Tuesday, but I went from 233.8 to 233.3 AND then back up to 233.5. but I guess since I'm "stuck" in the 233s it was suggested.

There was 3 weeks last program that I was stuck at one number. I'd bounce up a few ounces and then back down and I just couldn't break through. AMP had been mentioned before but this was the first time I had to follow it. I actually prefer AMP to plateau but the drawback is your suppose to do it for 7 days. I guess your also not suppose to do it more than once in a program unlike plateau. I swear, back a few years ago, I was on plateau every other week. I learned to love grapefruit.

[Bonkers]

Originally Posted by cactusflwr

Hi - was checking to see how you are doing? You had such a great loss your first week

Hi Cactus Flower,

I am on the plateau diet! My weight has not gone up or done - it has been at a standstill - to the exact ounce. The plateau diet is for 3 days, followed by a protein day. I am hoping to see the scale move. If you want to see the menu, let me know.

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by Bonkers

I LOVE this thread! I hope we can keep the thread active and be supportive to each other.

I am on my second week. I check in at the clinic Monday - Friday. I lost 12 pounds on my first week. I struggled with the protein days. I was very relieved when I was told to start the menu plan on Thursday. I was super concerned about the weekend but I made smart choices. I bought the Lindora products - some I like - for example the Hot Cocoa and the Chicken Soup.

I am feeling pretty good on my healthy lifestyle. I am very curious how much weight I will lose for the first 10 weeks. I signed up for 2 - 10 week programs.

Originally Posted by Bonkers

Hi Cactus Flower,

I am on the plateau diet! My weight has not gone up or done - it has been at a standstill - to the exact ounce. The plateau diet is for 3 days, followed by a protein day. I am hoping to see the scale move. If you want to see the menu, let me know.

Uggggggg I think I have seen it - with fish and grapefruit? If you get a chance and could post it, that would be great! I am sure I will need it at some point Thanks so much!

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by JQuintero

If they don't see a weight loss in 2-3 days they suggest plateau. In theory I had weight loss. I weighed in Monday with a little over 3lbs lost and then .5 lbs down on Tuesday, but I went from 233.8 to 233.3 AND then back up to 233.5. but I guess since I'm "stuck" in the 233s it was suggested.

There was 3 weeks last program that I was stuck at one number. I'd bounce up a few ounces and then back down and I just couldn't break through. AMP had been mentioned before but this was the first time I had to follow it. I actually prefer AMP to plateau but the drawback is your suppose to do it for 7 days. I guess your also not suppose to do it more than once in a program unlike plateau. I swear, back a few years ago, I was on plateau every other week. I learned to love grapefruit.

Could you post the AMP diet at some point? Thank you!

[Bonkers]

Originally Posted by cactusflwr

Uggggggg I think I have seen it - with fish and grapefruit? If you get a chance and could post it, that would be great! I am sure I will need it at some point Thanks so much!

It is basically:
Breakfast: Egg and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: Protein Shake
Lunch: 3.5 oz. whitefish (halibut/cod/snapper/tilapia/etc)
1/2 cup steamed spinach or 1 cup raw spinach
1/2 grapefruit
Snack: Protein Shake
Dinner: Same as lunch
Snack: Protein Shake
Just before bed, hot water with lemon

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by Bonkers

It is basically:
Breakfast: Egg and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: Protein Shake
Lunch: 3.5 oz. whitefish (halibut/cod/snapper/tilapia/etc)
1/2 cup steamed spinach or 1 cup raw spinach
1/2 grapefruit
Snack: Protein Shake
Dinner: Same as lunch
Snack: Protein Shake
Just before bed, hot water with lemon

Thank you - I will keep it for the future!

[JQuintero]

I had overheard one of the nurses tell a patient (a man - I'd think men would NEVER need to go on the plateau menu) that he could do watermelon (and something else but missed it) since he said he really didn't like grapefruit.

I know my hubby can't do grapefruit because it conflicts with one of his meds so if he ever has to do plateau there will have to be other options - plus he will refuse to eat spinach.

I personally get tired of the spinach. I'll have raw spinach as part of a salad with tuna at lunch and cooked for dinner.

[cactusflwr]

Originally Posted by JQuintero

I had overheard one of the nurses tell a patient (a man - I'd think men would NEVER need to go on the plateau menu) that he could do watermelon (and something else but missed it) since he said he really didn't like grapefruit.

I know my hubby can't do grapefruit because it conflicts with one of his meds so if he ever has to do plateau there will have to be other options - plus he will refuse to eat spinach.

I personally get tired of the spinach. I'll have raw spinach as part of a salad with tuna at lunch and cooked for dinner.

I think I read somewhere online that asparagus could be substituted for spinach? Not sure though

[adiasmc1]

Hey guys, just checking in. Work has been crazy, worked 15 hours yesterday and have to do OT this weekend. I was down to 184 yesterday but then popped up to 186 this morning for some reason. Probably hormone stuff as it is that time of the month and I always gain and then it disappears, blah. But even with that I am still down so I just have to keep plugging along. I haven't been able to go back to the clinic yet, they are probably going to be mad at me. Hopefully they aren't closed on Monday, I have it off.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

[Casey]

I'm so happy to see some activity here again....yes I was a "lurker" but will do my part to keep things going again. I have been living low carb eating clean since October 1999 and things were going great until..... Oh no.... Menopause. Weight jumped up a bit and what had worked for more than 10 years didn't work anymore ( and I work out a lot) - so I went in search of something new and found lean for life. I am working through the books on my own along with an online tracker to stay accountable. Thanks you guys - let's keep this going.

[adiasmc1]

Welcome, Casey. I try to check in everyday, depending on my schedule. I love this site in general and have been coming here for years. Am plugging along, day 6 for me, 185.2, so about 4 pounds down for the week so far.

Everything you need is in the book, I signed up for the clinic because I found a discount deal and thought I needed a kick in the *^#, which I did. The physical check up in the beginning is what really scared me into compliance. I will go there for 10 weeks and then probably just continue on my own since it is kind of expensive.

I really like the eating every few hours thing, it is working for me. It is hard I have to force myself to be prepared and on schedule, but it has been so much easier to eat low carb and eat less. I am also keeping track of fat, calories and all the rest even though they say you don't need too. I am staying at about 50 - 60 carbs a day (not net).

Good luck!

Hope everyone is doing well. Have to work OT today, so not happy about it

[JQuintero]

Clinic should be open Monday.
I was down on Friday but plateau was still suggested. Messed up last night - not bad but had a blast with friends.
I'll protein it out for the next 3 days.

[angie1]

I read the sticky for this program ..and it sounds very do-able! How much weight do you typically lose in 1 month?

So the first 3 days are protein days ...eating 6-12 servings of protein. Sounds like dukan!

[angie1]

Update: Just bought the first book on my Kindle -- really excited to read it!

[cactusflwr]

Hi everyone,

Just getting over the flu - I had it all weekend so I will be starting tomorrow.

[angie1]

Alright so today was day 1 protein day -- felt kind of nauseous from all the protein mid-day ..but not hungry at all. We will see what the scale says tomorrow!