Welcome Newbies! Helpful info for week 1.

[WichitaLoser]

Originally Posted by grfxgrl

So uhm... im on day 2 here, and my husband comes back home from a business trip tonight. what in the world can i cook for dinner. I am at a complete loss! Was thinking chicken breasts...somehow... but how? Tried looking up recipes on the medi site but it all seems to be post week 1 stuff.

Need help please

Chicken breasts are always good if you can find some type of seasoning to sprinkle on them. If it's warm enough, fire up a grill and get after it. If not, fry them slowly as not to dry them out...and sprinkle with desired seasonings.

[Swirveegrl]

I use the McCormick marinades quite often. That way my husband and I can share a meal together, but I just don't have any of the carbs. Mojito Lime is one of my favorites for chicken, Garlic and Peppercorn is great on beef, Mixed herb is awesome on Pork. Hope this helps.

[Swirveegrl]

Originally Posted by grfxgrl

Thanks JustDoItArt!

Anyone know: Can I have dill pickles the first week? I remember seeing it on an example menu and I asked the NP and she said yes but now i dont see anything about it one way or the other in the packet.

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The list posted at the beginning of the thread is for after week 1. Only lean proteins, low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese, low carb yogurt like Kroger's carbmaster, eggs, low sodium low-fat broth and pickles(only 1-2/day) are allowed. I recommed getting the powerade zero for your daily electrolytes.

[grfxgrl]

Originally Posted by Swirveegrl

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The list posted at the beginning of the thread is for after week 1. Only lean proteins, low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese, low carb yogurt like Kroger's carbmaster, eggs, low sodium low-fat broth and pickles(only 1-2/day) are allowed. I recommed getting the powerade zero for your daily electrolytes.

I guess my clinic is more strict because we cant have cheese or yogurt until week 2, only low-fat cottage cheese.

Thanks for clearing up the pickle thing for me though!

[LitlMzScandelous]

Guess who lost 8 pounds last week?

ME!!!!!

Sorry to leave the Week one board. I'm onto week 2!
Stay with it everyone- it's working for me! And I've been on every diet out there!!!! I love MWL!!

[Fit2010]

Originally Posted by Swirveegrl

I use the McCormick marinades quite often. That way my husband and I can share a meal together, but I just don't have any of the carbs. Mojito Lime is one of my favorites for chicken, Garlic and Peppercorn is great on beef, Mixed herb is awesome on Pork. Hope this helps.

Please post this info on the Products: Good and Bad thread we have here at LCF MWL...then we can all have one place to go for what is recommended! But thanks for the info. Yum!

[grfxgrl]

Originally Posted by LitlMzScandelous

Guess who lost 8 pounds last week?

ME!!!!!

Sorry to leave the Week one board. I'm onto week 2!
Stay with it everyone- it's working for me! And I've been on every diet out there!!!! I love MWL!!

AWESOME JOB!!!! I sure I hope I can have that good a first weigh-in next week!

[VElite]

Hi grfxgrl, how is it going today? I had a tough 3rd day at the beginning, feeling kind of quesy from drinking all the water. I was also very tired. I stopped taking the AS as I was not able to sleep very well the last two nites. but I made it thru another day. oh, get this, my nephew fixed brownies today for the family, the house smelled so good! Imagine walking into the house to the smell of brownies.... I was so mad... but I survived

[grfxgrl]

Originally Posted by VElite

Hi grfxgrl, how is it going today? I had a tough 3rd day at the beginning, feeling kind of quesy from drinking all the water. I was also very tired. I stopped taking the AS as I was not able to sleep very well the last two nites. but I made it thru another day. oh, get this, my nephew fixed brownies today for the family, the house smelled so good! Imagine walking into the house to the smell of brownies.... I was so mad... but I survived

Hey! Im doing ok... having issues with my stomach and some serious fatigue. Im getting really tired of just meat all of the time. Im going to make an omelet for dinner with turkey sausage (but no cheese... boo ). So glad I only have 3 more days of this. I am sick of meat! Good thing I did reach ketosis today because I am not sure i could do this for another week... whew!

How are you doing with this protein only thing?

I'd kill for a salad or something... and i never ever EVER say that.

[Baysidegal]

Originally Posted by Jeffery's girl

I just purchased some Hebrew National Hotdogs. Thank you Susie for the heads up on how to prepare them. Have you or anyone else shopped at a whole foods store? I have one about an hour or so away and would like to know what items to purchase before I make the trip. I have searched my area and can't find the College Inn broth. I'm sure I can find it in Birmingham.

I go to Whole Foods all the time. However, since they don't carry a lot of mainstream products (College Inn being one of them), I rely on Shaws or Stop & Shop for College Inn here. We also have Dave's Marketplace here in RI that is awesome but, I still love the selection of veggies at Whole Foods.

[Baysidegal]

Originally Posted by VElite

I do have a sample protein powder, but not sure how to make it. They put it in a baggie...lol

Hi VElite, How are you doing?? I have used the protein shake and like it a lot. I was told also to try Muscle Milk Lite...well, I did, but it is not as thick as the MWL brand and more expensive. So, when I go to weigh in tomorrow, I am picking up some Vanilla.

I need to find out if it is ok to have a shake for breakfast instead of eggs and turkey bacon or turkey sausage. I have a hard time eating solids like that even an hour after I get up.

[WichitaLoser]

Congrats on the weight loss! Where is the week 2 board? I'm ready to move over as well!

[WichitaLoser]

Lost 10 pounds...1.3 pounds of water.

[grfxgrl]

Wichita, I think it's the frolicking into February thread, that's the one for people past week one. See you there in a couple more days! My weigh in is Monday night!

[grfxgrl]

10lbs!!!!! That's amazing!!! Congrats!!!

[WichitaLoser]

Thanks grfxgrl! We'll be waiting for your post about your loss!

[irabeslim]

Originally Posted by Baysidegal

Hi VElite, How are you doing?? I have used the protein shake and like it a lot. I was told also to try Muscle Milk Lite...well, I did, but it is not as thick as the MWL brand and more expensive. So, when I go to weigh in tomorrow, I am picking up some Vanilla.

I need to find out if it is ok to have a shake for breakfast instead of eggs and turkey bacon or turkey sausage. I have a hard time eating solids like that even an hour after I get up.

You can have shake for breakfast, no problem

[VElite]

Originally Posted by WichitaLoser

Lost 10 pounds...1.3 pounds of water.

Congrats!!! . you are well on your way!! See you in the March thread. my first weigh in isnt until Tues Morning. monday was booked...

[VElite]

Hi Baysidegal and grfxlgrl! Today was interesting, I was not in ketosis, but still dehyraded. So I called the clinic to ask what I needed to do. They just told me to stop drinking bottled water and to drink crystal light hydration, smart water, propel 0 or some broth.. So I tried that. I tested again late in the day, and still no change. I have drank 112oz of all those drinks so far... i dont know what else to do. All the protein is not bothering me, YET, but I have to find some quick new receipes fast, or it will.
I am proud of myself this week in the fact that my family has not been as supportive by making brownies for their dessert (hubby and nephew) twice this week. the house smelled so good. But I didnt go for it.!! He did apologize..

[Baysidegal]

Originally Posted by VElite

Hi Baysidegal and grfxlgrl! Today was interesting, I was not in ketosis, but still dehyraded. So I called the clinic to ask what I needed to do. They just told me to stop drinking bottled water and to drink crystal light hydration, smart water, propel 0 or some broth.. So I tried that. I tested again late in the day, and still no change. I have drank 112oz of all those drinks so far... i dont know what else to do. All the protein is not bothering me, YET, but I have to find some quick new receipes fast, or it will.
I am proud of myself this week in the fact that my family has not been as supportive by making brownies for their dessert (hubby and nephew) twice this week. the house smelled so good. But I didnt go for it.!! He did apologize..

My first week, I drank 1 20oz Smart water a day. I had too, I was so thirsty. As you go on, you will find its a lot different. I have to work to drink the water, but If I feel shaky or feel faint, I know I need the electolytes. It gets better, I promise.

[grfxgrl]

Somehow I've completely knocked myself out of ketosis how do I get back in ketosis and what the hell did I do wrong?

[irabeslim]

Originally Posted by grfxgrl

Somehow I've completely knocked myself out of ketosis how do I get back in ketosis and what the hell did I do wrong?

You think that you did everything by the book but sometimes even more exercise or a little "over" of allowed carbs, could throw you out. Make sure your ketosix strips are good (sometimes they go bad if they are kept in the humid area). To get back to ketosis: 3-4 days of exact week 1 will help.

[grfxgrl]

Well I'm off to the feb/march thread! I lost 8.6 pounds!!! Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!

[Peagle]

I just finished my first week and this is my fist post. I had my weigh-in this morning: 8.5 pounds lost (5 lbs. fat, 3.5 lbs water). Also, lost 1" in my waist. This program is AWESOME!

[grfxgrl]

Originally Posted by Peagle

I just finished my first week and this is my fist post. I had my weigh-in this morning: 8.5 pounds lost (5 lbs. fat, 3.5 lbs water). Also, lost 1" in my waist. This program is AWESOME!

Way to go Peagle!!!!

[AnnK]

Originally Posted by Peagle

I just finished my first week and this is my fist post. I had my weigh-in this morning: 8.5 pounds lost (5 lbs. fat, 3.5 lbs water). Also, lost 1" in my waist. This program is AWESOME!

Awesome is right! You're doing GREAT!!

[VElite]

Originally Posted by Peagle

I just finished my first week and this is my fist post. I had my weigh-in this morning: 8.5 pounds lost (5 lbs. fat, 3.5 lbs water). Also, lost 1" in my waist. This program is AWESOME!

Congrats! I too just had my weigh in. 9.2lbs,,,see you in the March thread

[Hberry]

That's great Peagle!!

I also had my first weigh in today...10.2lbs!! We can do this

[Baysidegal]

Originally Posted by Hberry

That's great Peagle!!

I also had my first weigh in today...10.2lbs!! We can do this

Peagle and Hberry! Congratulations! Come over to the March link soon.

[31before31st]

Hi all! I am on day four and feeling great. My energy is up and Im not feeling deprived. Excited for my weigh in on Monday! My longterm goal is 50, short term is 31lbs by my 31st birthday in June or sooner! Hopeful