***MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS-JUMPSTART IN JANUARY!

[Shutterbug35]

Originally Posted by roev210

Well first day done when to bed at 2PM could not fall asleep taking the appetite suppressant 3x a day with meals. Really don't feel hungry at all and when I do, I drink a cup of hot tea. Went to bed though with a huge headache. But I guess that is the meds. Anyone else have this side effect. And if so how long until the headaches subside. Rhonda

I had a headache yesterday and today. Today is more like a dull, annoying headache. Yesterday's was bad.

[mchestnut]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

Mchestnut,

Thank you for your concern also. I did question my counselor and she said that it was because I am taller than the average woman and that she considers me to have a large build which ups the amount of calories that I should be eating every day. She said I should be eating a total of 1000 cals/day.

I am 5'7". I do not have a petite build but I would say my bone structure is about average.

I do not workout. I am a stay at home Mom with my son. My Husband and I are going to start to go to 24 Hour Fitness. We just signed up. I will start with stretching classes and the treadmill to help get me going.

I guess the proof will be when I go for my weigh-in on Thurs, Jan 8th. I am meeting with the Dr. of the clinic then before it was the Nurse Practitioner.

Well, I would still question them about 0 weight loss on your 2nd visit. Something just doesn't add up in my opinion. I have never read or heard calories getting adjusted do to your height. I am 5 10 and i have to eat the same as my wife who is 5 ft 1. The plan is designed to help you lose weight no matter if you work out or not. If you exercise it will help burn more fat and is much better for you. I have to say that you are the first post that I have read with a zero weight loss, especially in your 2nd week. Please keep us posted.

[Shutterbug35]

McBoo - can we eat the grilled shrimp on the barie at Outback without the bread?

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Mammamia,
How is your sodium intake? If it is too high that will make you retain water.
If you have the time and care to share a sample menu of what you have been eating and drinking some of us her may be able to see something that may be hindering your progress. This is the first I have ever heard of for a strict compliant person having a zero weight loss at such an early stage; but like you said everyones bodies are different.

So if you can post a sample and we will see if there is anything we can do to help.

McBoo

McBoo,

I would love to get some advice on this, because I find this odd too!

This is what I ate the day before the weigh-in:

Day 11 December 30, 2008
Breakfast Egg beaters 3 serv; Chicken 3 oz; LF Cheddar Cheese 1 oz
Lunch - 1 Protein Shake
Dinner - Fish Mahi Mahi 4 ozs; Veg - Cooked Broccoli 1/2 cup
Snack During Day: 1 Medi Protein Bar; 1 Jello Sugar Free cup
Water 96 ozs
Total Calories: 670
Total Fat: 8.7g
Total Cholesterol: 144mg
Total Sodium: 988mg
Total Carbs: 18.5g
Total Sugars: 6.5g
Total Protein: 128g

I track sodium and cholesterol as well as fat, carbs and protein. The daily required amount of sodium is 2400mg and for cholesterol it is 300mg. On a few exceptions, I have reached that high, especially when I have the Turkey Pepperoni and Chicken Broth in the same day.

The Day of the Weigh-In, (and believe me I was frustrated) I ate after my appt (which was 8:30am):

Day 12 December 31, 2008
Breakfast: Egg beaters 3 serv; Veggy Cheese 2 slices; Lite Bacon 1 serv
Snack: Slim Fast 1
Lunch: Lean Turkey Breast Deli 1 serv; Veggie (ltc-tom) 1 cup; Sesame Lowcarb Bread 2 slices
Snack: 1 Medi Protein Bar
Dinner: 1 Protein Shake
Water 128 ozs (the glass of champagne is not added in here)
Total Calories: 910
Total Fat: 26.5g
Total Cholesterol: 60 mg
Total Sodium: 2322mg
Total Carbs: 35g
Total Sugars: 7g
Total Protein: 138g

I vary from day to day, but every morning I have gotten into a routine of having eggbeaters for breakfast. Lunch and dinner vary from lean ground turkey, deli turkey, organic lean chicken breast, to some low fat ham and some beef, like filet mignon.

(This is MamaMia's husband; my wife is working really hard to stay within the guidelines of the diet despite confusing and contradictory advice from the clinic. I appreciate you helping my wife - Thanks and Happy New Year!)

[Shutterbug35]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

McBoo,

I would love to get some advice on this, because I find this odd too!

This is what I ate the day before the weigh-in:

Day 11 December 30, 2008
Breakfast Egg beaters 3 serv; Chicken 3 oz; LF Cheddar Cheese 1 oz
Lunch - 1 Protein Shake
Dinner - Fish Mahi Mahi 4 ozs; Veg - Cooked Broccoli 1/2 cup
Snack During Day: 1 Medi Protein Bar; 1 Jello Sugar Free cup
Water 96 ozs
Total Calories: 670
Total Fat: 8.7g
Total Cholesterol: 144mg
Total Sodium: 988mg
Total Carbs: 18.5g
Total Sugars: 6.5g
Total Protein: 128g

I track sodium and cholesterol as well as fat, carbs and protein. The daily required amount of sodium is 2400mg and for cholesterol it is 300mg. On a few exceptions, I have reached that high, especially when I have the Turkey Pepperoni and Chicken Broth in the same day.

The Day of the Weigh-In, (and believe me I was frustrated) I ate after my appt (which was 8:30am):

Day 12 December 31, 2008
Breakfast: Egg beaters 3 serv; Veggy Cheese 2 slices; Lite Bacon 1 serv
Snack: Slim Fast 1
Lunch: Lean Turkey Breast Deli 1 serv; Veggie (ltc-tom) 1 cup; Sesame Lowcarb Bread 2 slices
Snack: 1 Medi Protein Bar
Dinner: 1 Protein Shake
Water 128 ozs (the glass of champagne is not added in here)
Total Calories: 910
Total Fat: 26.5g
Total Cholesterol: 60 mg
Total Sodium: 2322mg
Total Carbs: 35g
Total Sugars: 7g
Total Protein: 138g

I vary from day to day, but every morning I have gotten into a routine of having eggbeaters for breakfast. Lunch and dinner vary from lean ground turkey, deli turkey, organic lean chicken breast, to some low fat ham and some beef, like filet mignon.

(This is MamaMia's husband; my wife is working really hard to stay within the guidelines of the diet despite confusing and contradictory advice from the clinic. I appreciate you helping my wife - Thanks and Happy New Year!)

My clinic told me that the shakes and bars can stall a lot of people. Maybe that is why she didn't lose any weight this week?

[Shutterbug35]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

McBoo,

I would love to get some advice on this, because I find this odd too!

This is what I ate the day before the weigh-in:

Day 11 December 30, 2008
Breakfast Egg beaters 3 serv; Chicken 3 oz; LF Cheddar Cheese 1 oz
Lunch - 1 Protein Shake
Dinner - Fish Mahi Mahi 4 ozs; Veg - Cooked Broccoli 1/2 cup
Snack During Day: 1 Medi Protein Bar; 1 Jello Sugar Free cup
Water 96 ozs
Total Calories: 670
Total Fat: 8.7g
Total Cholesterol: 144mg
Total Sodium: 988mg
Total Carbs: 18.5g
Total Sugars: 6.5g
Total Protein: 128g

I track sodium and cholesterol as well as fat, carbs and protein. The daily required amount of sodium is 2400mg and for cholesterol it is 300mg. On a few exceptions, I have reached that high, especially when I have the Turkey Pepperoni and Chicken Broth in the same day.

The Day of the Weigh-In, (and believe me I was frustrated) I ate after my appt (which was 8:30am):

Day 12 December 31, 2008
Breakfast: Egg beaters 3 serv; Veggy Cheese 2 slices; Lite Bacon 1 serv
Snack: Slim Fast 1
Lunch: Lean Turkey Breast Deli 1 serv; Veggie (ltc-tom) 1 cup; Sesame Lowcarb Bread 2 slices
Snack: 1 Medi Protein Bar
Dinner: 1 Protein Shake
Water 128 ozs (the glass of champagne is not added in here)
Total Calories: 910
Total Fat: 26.5g
Total Cholesterol: 60 mg
Total Sodium: 2322mg
Total Carbs: 35g
Total Sugars: 7g
Total Protein: 138g

I vary from day to day, but every morning I have gotten into a routine of having eggbeaters for breakfast. Lunch and dinner vary from lean ground turkey, deli turkey, organic lean chicken breast, to some low fat ham and some beef, like filet mignon.

(This is MamaMia's husband; my wife is working really hard to stay within the guidelines of the diet despite confusing and contradictory advice from the clinic. I appreciate you helping my wife - Thanks and Happy New Year!)

Yikes! I just re-read this - you're drinking slim fast and eating low carb bread??? No wonder you're not losing. You cannot have that on this diet!

[Krissy66]

Originally Posted by Shutterbug35

Yikes! I just re-read this - you're drinking slim fast and eating low carb bread??? No wonder you're not losing. You cannot have that on this diet!

Stay away from the "Franken Foods" and keep it real (as in real sources of protein). Meal replacement shakes or bars are never a good idea-- just a bunch of synthetic protein and vitamins. Don't waste your carb allotment on these things.

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by Shutterbug35

My clinic told me that the shakes and bars can stall a lot of people. Maybe that is why she didn't lose any weight this week?

Shutterbug35,

I just bought the bars this week to help add the calories and protein they asked me to eat. That was the first day that I had that protein bar as well as the sugar free jello. I also just added a protein shake that is mostly pure whey protein and has 210 cal; 50g protein; 1 fat gram; 320 sodium; and 0 carbs. I only had 2 of those total before my weigh-in.

Yesterday, I did not have any protein shakes or bars or low-carb bread. I kept it "real".

My counselor was annoyed at me when I complained that I am having a very difficult time eating the amount of protein calories that they are asking me to eat. With the appetite suppresant, I literally have to force myself to eat those meals. Yesterday, I took none and was able to eat the amount I was supposed to. But I am back taking them today because my Husband and I discussed it and thought that it was not a very good thing to do.

As for the low-carb bread on Dec 31st... My Husband found it that morning while grocery shopping. I was so frustrated, I made a Turkey sandwich! 2 slices of that bread breaks down to: 110 cals; 3g fat; 0 chol; 280mg sodium; 9 carbs; and 15g protein. I feel a little guilty but I look at the nutritional information and it is no so bad on the diet.

Almost every day before that I had eggbeaters for breakfast, and a lean protein portion for another meal and I made soup: 8oz chicken broth; 3oz cooked lean ground turkey with a little parmigian sprinkled on top. That was counted as one meal on my chart. It was to replace hand made Tortollini soup which is a Christmas Special for my family every year. My Mother is from Northern Italy. (My Father is from Salzburg, Austria)

[Krissy66]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

Shutterbug35,

I just bought the bars this week to help add the calories and protein they asked me to eat. That was the first day that I had that protein bar as well as the sugar free jello. I also just added a protein shake that is mostly pure whey protein and has 210 cal; 50g protein; 1 fat gram; 320 sodium; and 0 carbs. I only had 2 of those total before my weigh-in.

My counselor was annoyed at me when I complained that I am having a very difficult time eating the amount of protein calories that they are asking me to eat. With the appetite suppresant, I literally have to force myself to eat those meals. Yesterday, I took none and was able to eat the amount I was supposed to. But I am back taking them today because my Husband and I discussed it and thought that it was not a very good thing to do.

As for the low-carb bread on Dec 31st... My Husband found it that morning while grocery shopping. I was so frustrated, I made a Turkey sandwich! 2 slices of that bread breaks down to: 110 cals; 3g fat; 0 chol; 280mg sodium; 9 carbs; and 15g protein. I feel a little guilty but I look at the nutritional information and it is no so bad on the diet.

Almost every day before that I had eggbeaters for breakfast, and a lean protein portion for another meal and I made soup: 8oz chicken broth; 3oz cooked lean ground turkey with a little parmigian sprinkled on top. That was counted as one meal on my chart. It was to replace hand made Tortollini soup which is a Christmas Special for my family every year. My Mother is from Northern Italy.

The soup is a good idea. Put your protein in, Add some chopped cilantro, garlic and some hot sauce and lime to make it more flavorful. I make
it all the time. Sometimes I do half shrimp/half chicken in it.

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by Krissy66

The soup is a good idea. Put your protein in, Add some chopped cilantro, garlic and some hot sauce and lime to make it more flavorful. I make
it all the time. Sometimes I do half shrimp/half chicken in it.

Hi Krissy66,

That sounds great! It has that Thai flair and before this weightloss plan, I made Pad Thai every other week. I mostly season with chopped garlic... garlic, garlic, garlic! I love garlic. For Instance, when I cook broccoli, I stick it in boiling water, stem up for 1-2 minutes or until it looks greener then I take the stem and hold the broccoli over a bowl and cut the florettes off into bite size portions. Then I toss with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice and chopped garlic. My son loves to suck on them and then eat them. For green beans, I boil them 10 minutes, then put into a pan and sautee them with a touch of olive oil (they don't need much), chopped garlic and almond slivers. Yummy stuff!

[Shutterbug35]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

Hi Krissy66,

That sounds great! It has that Thai flair and before this weightloss plan, I made Pad Thai every other week. I mostly season with chopped garlic... garlic, garlic, garlic! I love garlic. For Instance, when I cook broccoli, I stick it in boiling water, stem up for 1-2 minutes or until it looks greener then I take the stem and hold the broccoli over a bowl and cut the florettes off into bit size portions. Then I toss with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice and chopped garlic. My son loves to suck on them and then eat them. For green beans, I boil them 10 minutes, then put into a pan and sautee them with a touch of olive oil (they don't need much), chopped garlic and almond slivers. Yummy stuff!

That sounds really good!

[Krissy66]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

Hi Krissy66,

That sounds great! It has that Thai flair and before this weightloss plan, I made Pad Thai every other week. I mostly season with chopped garlic... garlic, garlic, garlic! I love garlic. For Instance, when I cook broccoli, I stick it in boiling water, stem up for 1-2 minutes or until it looks greener then I take the stem and hold the broccoli over a bowl and cut the florettes off into bit size portions. Then I toss with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice and chopped garlic. My son loves to suck on them and then eat them. For green beans, I boil them 10 minutes, then put into a pan and sautee them with a touch of olive oil (they don't need much), chopped garlic and almond slivers. Yummy stuff!

Herbs and Spices are a terrific -no carb way of livening up an otherwise sad little meal. I love curry powder, saffron, garlic, cilantro, fresh oregano and basil. I am an avid cook/chef in my spare time when not a nurse, so eating low carb is never boring. I use wine in my cooking as well-- and since you burn off most of it, the calories are negligible. I've always got some great food ideas up my sleeve, so ask away.

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by Krissy66

Herbs and Spices are a terrific -no carb way of livening up an otherwise sad little meal. I love curry powder, saffron, garlic, cilantro, fresh oregano and basil. I am an avid cook/chef in my spare time when not a nurse, so eating low carb is never boring. I use wine in my cooking as well-- and since you burn off most of it, the calories are negligible. I've always got some great food ideas up my sleeve, so ask away.

Krissy66,

After Reading your post, I sent my Husband out to get some of those fresh herbs! I was pretty depressed today about this whole diet thing, honestly! But now you have sparked the chef in me to get going again! Meal planning is once again on the way.

[Krissy66]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

Krissy66,

After Reading your post, I sent my Husband out to get some of those fresh herbs! I was pretty depressed today about this whole diet thing, honestly! But now you have sparked the chef in me to get going again! Meal planning is once again on the way.

If you are lucky enough to own a Le Crueset cast iron cookware-- use it! (I got two for Christmas--Lime Green and Fire Engine Red). Put your meat, chicken or pork in there after you have browned it a bit, make your chopped mira poi and cook it in the pan after you browned your meat, put everthing in the pot, cover with beef broth, herbs, some veg, and cover. Cook for 2-3 hours at 325. Delish!

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by Krissy66

If you are lucky enough to own a Le Crueset cast iron cookware-- use it! (I got two for Christmas--Lime Green and Fire Engine Red). Put your meat, chicken or pork in there after you have browned it a bit, make your chopped mira poi and cook it in the pan after you browned your meat, put everthing in the pot, cover with beef broth, herbs, some veg, and cover. Cook for 2-3 hours at 325. Delish!

I know Le Crueset is great, but could never bring myself to spend the money to buy one... just have the ceramic versions. That meal is a great idea and my Husband would love it, so I phoned him again while he is at the store and told him to get some very lean meat and beef broth to slow cook in our crock pot.

Thanks for the ideas!

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Shutterbug35

McBoo - can we eat the grilled shrimp on the barie at Outback without the bread?

Shutterbug,

Hate to tell you this. I just looked it up in the Calorie King Fat and Carb Counter that I got for free from the clinic for starting maintainance and here is the bad news

Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie w/sauce

660 calories
42 grams fat
32 garms carbs

The problem is the preperation and the sauce. Sorry I didn't have better news for you.

McBoo

[mchestnut]

Mamma Mia, I haven't read anything about ketosis. What level are you reading at? I know people have lost weight without being in it, but it may help with what foods you should and shouldn't be eating.

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

McBoo,

I would love to get some advice on this, because I find this odd too!

This is what I ate the day before the weigh-in:

Day 11 December 30, 2008
Breakfast Egg beaters 3 serv; Chicken 3 oz; LF Cheddar Cheese 1 oz
Lunch - 1 Protein Shake
Dinner - Fish Mahi Mahi 4 ozs; Veg - Cooked Broccoli 1/2 cup
Snack During Day: 1 Medi Protein Bar; 1 Jello Sugar Free cup
Water 96 ozs
Total Calories: 670
Total Fat: 8.7g
Total Cholesterol: 144mg
Total Sodium: 988mg
Total Carbs: 18.5g
Total Sugars: 6.5g
Total Protein: 128g

I track sodium and cholesterol as well as fat, carbs and protein. The daily required amount of sodium is 2400mg and for cholesterol it is 300mg. On a few exceptions, I have reached that high, especially when I have the Turkey Pepperoni and Chicken Broth in the same day.

The Day of the Weigh-In, (and believe me I was frustrated) I ate after my appt (which was 8:30am):

Day 12 December 31, 2008
Breakfast: Egg beaters 3 serv; Veggy Cheese 2 slices; Lite Bacon 1 serv
Snack: Slim Fast 1
Lunch: Lean Turkey Breast Deli 1 serv; Veggie (ltc-tom) 1 cup; Sesame Lowcarb Bread 2 slices
Snack: 1 Medi Protein Bar
Dinner: 1 Protein Shake
Water 128 ozs (the glass of champagne is not added in here)
Total Calories: 910
Total Fat: 26.5g
Total Cholesterol: 60 mg
Total Sodium: 2322mg
Total Carbs: 35g
Total Sugars: 7g
Total Protein: 138g

I vary from day to day, but every morning I have gotten into a routine of having eggbeaters for breakfast. Lunch and dinner vary from lean ground turkey, deli turkey, organic lean chicken breast, to some low fat ham and some beef, like filet mignon.

(This is MamaMia's husband; my wife is working really hard to stay within the guidelines of the diet despite confusing and contradictory advice from the clinic. I appreciate you helping my wife - Thanks and Happy New Year!)

Mamamia and husband (sorry you didn't give name),

What I can see right off the bat is too many calories, medi bars are 100 calories and are part of a meal replacement not a snack. Snacks are small things like the sugar free jello 10 calories. The bars have 11 carbs in them.

Deli meats- Unless they are the low sodium variety the sodium counts are way to high and you are probably retaining water.

LOW CARB BREAD Never, ever during the acute phase.It is just not permitted.

Champagne another no no.

Slim-Fast Shakes- YIKES
220 calories
3 grams of fat
40 grams carbs
34 grams of sugar

Please, please show this to your clinic so they can see exactly what you have been doing so you can get the correct advise. This is not even close to being on the medi plan. Your success depends on getting this corrected ASAP.

All low-carb plans are not the same. One thing that we tried to point out here in a previous post is that while there are some wonderful recipes and ideas on this site a lot of them in fact a majority do not fit into the medi plan.

Please speak to your clinic ASAP to get back on track. We are all here for you on this site to help too. We all want to succeed together.

Good luck.

McBoo

[perdidocarbaddict]

Thanks Susie! I am so excited for her and can't wait for her to read all the good posts on this board!

My husband stated Medi on December 5th and weighed in today - 20 lb loss - whoohoo!
I started the day after Thanksgiving and am down 10.1 lbs, but i don't have alot to lose, just 10 more lbs.

This diet is by far the best ever - the first week is rough, but after that, no problem!

Congrats everyone!

[hopeforsize6]

Hi Everyone,
I got off work eirly today and went for my first weigh in. I lost 5 lbs, They said 4 lbs was pure FAT and 1 lb of water. I might change my goal weight from 125 to 130 because I was in a size 10 before I started and now I am already in a size 8 ( I could not even fit in a size 8 last week) I am 5' 5" I think 125 might be to small. I have 13 more lbs to go for my origional Goal but if I went from a size 10 to a size 8 in one week I could be in a size 6 in no time. I am excited to see what next week brings.

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Mamamia and husband (sorry you didn't give name),

What I can see right off the bat is too many calories, medi bars are 100 calories and are part of a meal replacement not a snack. Snacks are small things like the sugar free jello 10 calories. The bars have 11 carbs in them.

Deli meats- Unless they are the low sodium variety the sodium counts are way to high and you are probably retaining water.

LOW CARB BREAD Never, ever during the acute phase.It is just not permitted.

Champagne another no no.

Slim-Fast Shakes- YIKES
220 calories
3 grams of fat
40 grams carbs
34 grams of sugar

Please, please show this to your clinic so they can see exactly what you have been doing so you can get the correct advise. This is not even close to being on the medi plan. Your success depends on getting this corrected ASAP.

All low-carb plans are not the same. One thing that we tried to point out here in a previous post is that while there are some wonderful recipes and ideas on this site a lot of them in fact a majority do not fit into the medi plan.

Please speak to your clinic ASAP to get back on track. We are all here for you on this site to help too. We all want to succeed together.

Good luck.

McBoo

Hi McBoo,

Please read my other posts, that was for those days pretty much exclusively. Dec 31 Turkey sandwich was actually the first day I ate deli lunch meat. I personally, for many years, stay away from lunch meats because of the nitrates and sodium levels and also for years, I worked hard at only buying lean meats, if possible, organic at that and reading all the labels (got that from my nutrition class). My veggies are also mostly organic. I generally cook all our meals from scracth. The slimfast, my Husband bought and drank the other two that came in the pack. I just was not hungry being sick for most of the time from Christmas to now and needed to get some more cals and protein in. We actually never have slimfast in my house. Before this weightloss plan, I was eating salads, no eggs, little meat, and most of the time for dinner we had a pasta dish or a rice dish with veggies. So... too much carbs and not enough protein!

I actually have several spreadsheets going, tracking everything I eat. I have one that I input all that I have bought and the nutritional labels on them, so when I have a portion, I know right away what to input on the one that I list everything I put into my mouth. If I do not have a nutritional label for something, I look it up on the internet. Then I have another that is medi style for my counselor. I have shared everything that I eat with her and she has looked over my diet and said what I was eating looked fine to her. We even discussed some recipes to do. She just said that my body was in starvation mode and that I really needed to get the protein cals up to 800/day.

The day I bought the medi protein bars, I spoke to my counselor and told her that my ketone level was trace and she told me to drink less water. On my second weigh-in, she told me that even though I only had 2 days that week showing moderate, that on all the other days, I was still in ketosis. With carbs levels that low and protein levels that high, ketosis happens even if it does not show it.

So, we will see next week I guess. For now, I will stay away from the medi protein bars and Slim fast was never in this house before. My Husband just meant well. He is trying to help in his own way.

By the way, my Husband is not doing the diet with me because he has 0 lbs to lose. He has the kind of metabolism that his body weight is stable no matter what he eats and has never had a weight issue in his life. He just needs to tone up a bit.

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by hopeforsize6

Hi Everyone,
I got off work eirly today and went for my first weigh in. I lost 5 lbs, They said 4 lbs was pure FAT and 1 lb of water. I might change my goal weight from 125 to 130 because I was in a size 10 before I started and now I am already in a size 8 ( I could not even fit in a size 8 last week) I am 5' 5" I think 125 might be to small. I have 13 more lbs to go for my origional Goal but if I went from a size 10 to a size 8 in one week I could be in a size 6 in no time. I am excited to see what next week brings.

Congratulations!!! It feels great to drop the weight, doesn't it. Keep it up, size 6 is probably close by!

[MamaMia]

Just a thought,

Has anyone been told what ratios to stay within? Like percent in protein, carbs and fats, or ratios in grams of protein, carbs and fats?

[McBoo]

Mamamia,

Let's see how your weigh-in goes this week. The increase in calories seems really odd to me at this stage of the game but as you have said everyone's body is different.

I wish you well with your next weigh-in. Please let us know how it goes.

McBoo

P.S. I went back and read all your previous post.

[mchestnut]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Mamamia,

Let's see how your weigh-in goes this week. The increase in calories seems really odd to me at this stage of the game but as you have said everyone's body is different.

I wish you well with your next weigh-in. Please let us know how it goes.

McBoo

P.S. I went back and read all your previous post.

I agree McBoo. Something seems really off about this clinics advice. I would recommend maybe searching for another medi center there in Tx. Some of the posts that I have read just don't add up.

[Shutterbug35]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Shutterbug,

Hate to tell you this. I just looked it up in the Calorie King Fat and Carb Counter that I got for free from the clinic for starting maintainance and here is the bad news

Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie w/sauce

660 calories
42 grams fat
32 garms carbs

The problem is the preperation and the sauce. Sorry I didn't have better news for you.

McBoo

No wonder it tastes so good LOL

[Shutterbug35]

Outback's web site states that the grilled shrimp on the barbie, minus the bread, is low carb. I just sent them an e-mail asking them to explain how it's low carb with a carb count that high! That really bothers me. If you can't depend on restaurants to be honest, how can someone go out to dinner and stay on plan?

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Shutterbug35

Outback's web site states that the grilled shrimp on the barbie, minus the bread, is low carb. I just sent them an e-mail asking them to explain how it's low carb with a carb count that high! That really bothers me. If you can't depend on restaurants to be honest, how can someone go out to dinner and stay on plan?

Shutterbug,

Low carb is a term with many definitions. Remember if you eliminate the bread it is lower in carbs than with it. That could be there definition for low carb. The shrimp would be fine. The bread no way. The unknown problem is the sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 order
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Amount per Serving

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Calories 660 Calories from Fat


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% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 26g 52%

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Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 57.3% Carbs 19.4%
Protein 15.8%




McBoo

[MamaMia]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Mamamia,

Let's see how your weigh-in goes this week. The increase in calories seems really odd to me at this stage of the game but as you have said everyone's body is different.

I wish you well with your next weigh-in. Please let us know how it goes.

McBoo

P.S. I went back and read all your previous post.

McBoo,

I thank you for your help. On my first visit, they said that our bodies do not care what type of carbohydrates we eat because it all breaks down into our bodies the same way. Do you know what your average was the first two weeks in the acute phase? Maybe we can compare and see if I am out of proportion in my totals. This is the average for the full 14 days I have been on the plan: Cal: 582; Carb:13; Fat:22; Protein 82g

Mchestnut, do you know what you averaged in the first two weeks you started? Without the protein shakes, I am still having a problem getting up the protein cals to 800 but am getting there. The last two days were 705 then 807 (with peanut butter in the snack 120cal). My other cals are coming from the veg and now the fruit. My snack today was 1 med size apple with 1 tbspn of natural peanut butter. This was recommeded by my counselor.

And as you suggested, I will watch my sodium intake more closely and try to take out food that drives it high. Also, I will do the same for the foods that have higher carbs. Days 11, 12 and 13 were not good low carb days!

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by MamaMia

McBoo,

I thank you for your help. On my first visit, they said that our bodies do not care what type of carbohydrates we eat because it all breaks down into our bodies the same way. Do you know what your average was the first two weeks in the acute phase? Maybe we can compare and see if I am out of proportion in my totals. This is the average for the full 14 days I have been on the plan: Cal: 582; Carb:13; Fat:22; Protein 82g

Mchestnut, do you know what you averaged in the first two weeks you started? Without the protein shakes, I am still having a problem getting up the protein cals to 800. The last two days were 638 and 635. My other cals are coming from the veg and now the fruit. My snack today was 1 med size apple with 1 tbspn of natural peanut butter. This was recommeded by my counselor.

MamaMia,
During the acute phase I ate 500-600 calories of protein per day. I am 5'6" and had a starting weight of 216 lbs. I consistantly ate 500-600 calories of protein per day plus the veggies and fruit which were low calorie/low carb/low glycemic index/load (the only ones the clinic I go to reccommends) and followed it strictly.

McBoo