Magnificent March for Medi Weightloss Followers

[Swrach]

Hi all, i guess i've been a lurker too!!! I have been on the program almot 2 months now and am down almost 22 lbs-- we'll see when i weight in tommorrow- cross your fingers, it has been a rough week DD had surgery and our whole routine is out of wack-- Hopefully I can get back on track this week- being home more seems to throw off my water intake and exercise routine. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on the boards!!!

[Crisrn2003]

Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by Swrach

Hi all, i guess i've been a lurker too!!! I have been on the program almot 2 months now and am down almost 22 lbs-- we'll see when i weight in tommorrow- cross your fingers, it has been a rough week DD had surgery and our whole routine is out of wack-- Hopefully I can get back on track this week- being home more seems to throw off my water intake and exercise routine. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on the boards!!!

Welcome Aboard! This is the place to be

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by Crisrn2003

Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.

WTG

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by Swrach

Hi all, i guess i've been a lurker too!!! I have been on the program almot 2 months now and am down almost 22 lbs-- we'll see when i weight in tommorrow- cross your fingers, it has been a rough week DD had surgery and our whole routine is out of wack-- Hopefully I can get back on track this week- being home more seems to throw off my water intake and exercise routine. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on the boards!!!

I see you are from Cape Coral
I go to the Cape office very nice there, is that where you go?

[roev210]

[QUOTE=Crisrn2003;11647656]Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.[/QUOTE

you go girl!!!!!

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Swrach

Hi all, i guess i've been a lurker too!!! I have been on the program almot 2 months now and am down almost 22 lbs-- we'll see when i weight in tommorrow- cross your fingers, it has been a rough week DD had surgery and our whole routine is out of wack-- Hopefully I can get back on track this week- being home more seems to throw off my water intake and exercise routine. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great info on the boards!!!

Swrach,



Congratulations on losing 22 lbs so far. That is fantastic. Please try to make sure you get your water in it really is very important.

McBoo

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Crisrn2003

Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.

WOW,

Great job. You have every right to be excited.

McBoo

[Swrach]

yes i go to the cape office too-- it is very nice

[Swrach]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Swrach,



Congratulations on losing 22 lbs so far. That is fantastic. Please try to make sure you get your water in it really is very important.

McBoo

McBoo,
i agree about the water-- it just seems easier when i am on my "normal routine". usually by noon i have all my daily intake in, being home it seems much slower.

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by Crisrn2003

Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.

Congratulations! Have you lost all that since November? Wow, I'm really impressed. You must have been extremely focused. Keep up the good work.


Swrach. Good job on your 22 pound loss. This is the place to get encouragement and support to keep it going.

Susie

[teacherdli]

Welcome to the boards!

[teacherdli]

Hey all, stil down sick (hot so bad today ended up in hospital). Tried to go to urgent care, but that just got me an ambulance ride. Diagnois was pleurisy. Hurts so much to breathe (am asthmatic also). Was released late afternoon. I went in before I had anything to eat, and only a little to drink, and they wouldn't let me drink anything. Finally they brought me some ginger ale (so not on diet - I couldn't even drink it b/c it was so sweet). When I got home I had 5 saltine crackers to settle stomach and even they tasted funky to me. Guess this former carb addict is becoming reformed. Finally ate a piece of chicken tonight so I could take meds. That tasted better to me than anything (amazing). I am not starving myself...just NO appetite since everything is draining to my stomach. Didn't even take any pills today.

Suggestions on taking vitamins, calcium, etc. when sick???? Don't want to overdo my system. I'm assuming stil take calcium & vitamins, but no fat burners. Didn't take anything today though.

Hope everyone else is feeling better that was sick. I thought I was over the worst of it, and then it came back with a vengence this morning. Thought I was having a heart attack it hurt so bad to breathe. Taking tomorrow off, and hoping a day more of rest will help. For those other teachers out there (especially FL ones) you know how hard & stressful it is to be out right now - my kids have state testing next week. However I am taking everyone's advice and taking care of me first so I don't get worse.

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by mathteacher

I just competed my 4th week on Medi, I lost 18 pounds total. This week I lost 4.7 pounds.

You did great!

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by roev210

I have been bad since Friday evening dinner. Went out with my girlfriend on Friday evening and had bread, a half of a calzone with salad (so that was good) LOL and shared a piece of chocolate cake. Oh and two glasses of wine. Ok forgive and forget right. Well Saturday came and cleaned the house and was on plan only protein and then came the night it's like a demon that comes over me and tells me to eat everything. Saturday done. Sunday didn't go out stayed home preparing for the blizzard, ate my eggbeaters in the morning and had 3 oz hamburger and again then came the evening and again I went off my rocker. I am embarrassed but know that if I write this on the thread maybe someone can knock some sanity in into me.
Today I had a EAS shake for breakfast and I am going to drink water like crazy I weighed in Wednesday at 183.2 and now my scale is telling me at home I am 188.0 :blush: what am I to do? weigh in is Wednesday and I don't think I can lose 5 lbs plus in 2 days. Or should I change my appointment I really can't stand when I do this. HELP!!!!

When days like this happen ,it just reminds us of how much better we feel physically and mentally when we are on plan. Just start fresh again and put the weekend in the past. You can do it, we are all here for you.

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Hey all, stil down sick (hot so bad today ended up in hospital). Tried to go to urgent care, but that just got me an ambulance ride. Diagnois was pleurisy. Hurts so much to breathe (am asthmatic also). Was released late afternoon. I went in before I had anything to eat, and only a little to drink, and they wouldn't let me drink anything. Finally they brought me some ginger ale (so not on diet - I couldn't even drink it b/c it was so sweet). When I got home I had 5 saltine crackers to settle stomach and even they tasted funky to me. Guess this former carb addict is becoming reformed. Finally ate a piece of chicken tonight so I could take meds. That tasted better to me than anything (amazing). I am not starving myself...just NO appetite since everything is draining to my stomach. Didn't even take any pills today.

Suggestions on taking vitamins, calcium, etc. when sick???? Don't want to overdo my system. I'm assuming stil take calcium & vitamins, but no fat burners. Didn't take anything today though.

Hope everyone else is feeling better that was sick. I thought I was over the worst of it, and then it came back with a vengence this morning. Thought I was having a heart attack it hurt so bad to breathe. Taking tomorrow off, and hoping a day more of rest will help. For those other teachers out there (especially FL ones) you know how hard & stressful it is to be out right now - my kids have state testing next week. However I am taking everyone's advice and taking care of me first so I don't get worse.

Danielle,

Take care of yourself first. Worry about getting back on plan when you feel better. As far as supplements are concerned I would check with your pharmacist and DR. to make sure it is ok to take them. You don't want to have an adverse reaction.

Try to feel better.

McBoo

[mchestnut]

WOW so many new members on the board. It is great to see everyones loss...Congrats

[nana54]

Originally Posted by dodgern

Hi,my name is Cindy,and,yes, I am a lurker
I started week 1 on Friday but decided to wait until you started the new thread for March to post anything.
I hit ketosis on day 2...I'm an RN so you know how nosy we can be.
All of your input in here has been so helpful! I already checked out the newbie thread and I appreciate all the help!
My scales say I've already lost 7lbs but going to wait until Thursday-my first weigh-in-before I get too excited
I'm looking forward to losing this extra person I been carrying around
All of your awesome results have inspired me and make me believe that I can be successful on MWL

Hi my name is Pat.Been on low carb for 2 weeks,The first week i did real good lost 6 lbs.I wanted to surprise myself and not weigh till the week was over.Weighed yesterday i am so disappointed,I did not cheat whatsoever drank my water.Would u believe i gained a lb.How can this happen?I feel like just giving up and go eat some cake.Sat there all week watching my husband eat bread and desserts wanting some so bad and then i gain a lb.Any suggestions?

[nana54]

Hi this is Pat
I tried typing this once but it didnt go thru.I have been on low carb 2 weeks.The first week i lost 6 lbs.I was very pleased with the loss.The next week i did not cheat drank my water and i gained a lb.I am so discouraged I sat here all week watching my husband eating sweets and bread and pasta and i gained what am i doing wrong?Something isnt right. I need help

[Jeffery's girl]

Originally Posted by Crisrn2003

Hi all. Weighed in today. Lost 6.8 lbs for a total loss of 60.2. Very excited!
Good luck To all those going this week.

WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS. When did you get started on MEDI ?This is an amazing amount of weight loss. Please share some details! I know those of us who are in our first month would benefit from your success story.

[McBoo]

Pat,

Are you doing the medi weighloss plan or some other low carb plan?

All low carb plans are not created the same. Please let us know which plan you are following so we can get you the help you may need.

McBoo

[Jeffery's girl]

Originally Posted by nana54

Hi this is Pat
I tried typing this once but it didnt go thru.I have been on low carb 2 weeks.The first week i lost 6 lbs.I was very pleased with the loss.The next week i did not cheat drank my water and i gained a lb.I am so discouraged I sat here all week watching my husband eating sweets and bread and pasta and i gained what am i doing wrong?Something isnt right. I need help

Are you keeping your protein calories at 500? Also watch for hidden carbs! They are everywhere! I'm still learning what works for me and what keeps me from losing! Also try to chose the lower fat protein. Check this site daily for inspiration and advise and most of all DON'T GIVE UP!
Sherrie

[teacherdli]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Welcome to the boards!

Sorry this was to swrach...guess it didn't get my "quote message" in!

[teacherdli]

Since I'm not feeling well, I'm just going to give a big WELCOME to all the newbies & a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all the losers this week! Hopefully I'll be back to normal soon.

McBoo- Thanks for your advice. Will call clinic today. Fortunately my nurse at the hospital yesterday had completed this plan with Dr. Bloy so she knew all about it. Her advice - lots of WATER!!! Go figure I also listed all the meds at the hospital and they didn't say not to take them, I just assumed that since I'm not eating much, probably don't want the fat burners too.

[lorig]

well...i hadnt gone in for almost 2 weeks.....but I stuck to the plan and have been excercising alot....and I was down today 9lbs....:clap:
Can't wait to get out of the "200"'s.... with everything going on in the economy, i am going to try going everyother week or so and see what happens...... Lori

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by lorig

well...i hadnt gone in for almost 2 weeks.....but I stuck to the plan and have been excercising alot....and I was down today 9lbs....:clap:
Can't wait to get out of the "200"'s.... with everything going on in the economy, i am going to try going everyother week or so and see what happens...... Lori

Great job Lori

Soon you will be out of the 200's. Just keep doing what you are doing.

McBoo

[lorig]

thanks..... quick question- besides flaxseed what else helps regulate our bodies????

[2009ismyear]

Just got back from my 2nd wk weigh in.. lost 2 pounds of fat, no water loss.. Is that good.? Can someone explain to me about fat vs water loss? I understand a little but i don't want to get discouraged.. I feel thinner but need some reassurance..

[Desert-Rose7]

Congrats to everyone on the weight loss!

And welcome to all of the new members!

I, too, will be happy to be out of the 200s however it will be a little while yet. One little goal of mine is to be under 200 when I see my doc for my annual physical at the end of April. I think that is do-able.

One thing that helps me when grocery shopping is reading the labels like crazy. I am sure people must think I'm nuts, but that's ok. That is how I found Kroger's Carb Master yogurt. I love Yoplait Light ...but the carb/sugar is way too high. I gave away 10 of them when I began the plan. And have been hunting for a yogurt ever since. The Kroger one has a total of 80 calories/1.5g fat/5 mg cholesterol/100mg sodium/140 mg potassium/total carb 4g-1g fiber 3g sugar/protein 12g..and although there are not a lot of flavor options...they are all pretty good.

And I found Jarlsberg Lite swiss cheese slices at Trader Joe's that are 50 cal per slice and have 2.5 g of fat and 0 carbs with a total of 7g of protein. That is a real treat for me.

Sorry for going on and on.....just got pretty excited at finding some good choices along the way.

Jo

[JROOTA]

I eat 700 cals of protein per day and 2 cups of veg (before being cooked). I drink 96 oz of water plus 3 green teas (fresh with nothing added). I really enjoy the medi bars 100 cal, 11grams of carbs. I eat them as a dessert so I can feel satisfied on the program. I have a feeling the bars might be standing in the way of me losing a little more... just a hunch. Has anyone experienced this?