Magnificent March for Medi Weightloss Followers

[Desert-Rose7]

Shas~I am prowling about looking for cookbooks also. If I find something, I will certainly share it in here!

I am not sure how much this will help with stretch marks...but there is a product called Mederma that works well on scars. There is also a VERY expensive product called StriVectin that is supposed to work on stretch marks too. I believe that both can be found at Walgreens, Ulta, and also drugstore.com.

Jo

[teacherdli]

Well all, my news isn't good. Apparently I am one of those who can't do this diet. I got a frantic call from my doctor today and I basically have a medicine induced hepatitis from the appetite suppressant combined with the high protein very low carb diet. My doctor actualy said I am the third person on this diet she has seen with this issue. So while it may be great for a vast majority of people, for some this diet causes major health issues. I have to have my blood rechecked this week and each week for awhile until it gets better, and have to have a full abdomen ultrasound as they think my spleen (and maybe gallbladder & pancreas) may be involved as I have pain on both the right and left side (actually the left hurts much worse than the right). I truly apreciate all the help and support I found here, and wish you all great success! Wish it had worked for me, but I will find something. My doctor said she will help me after I get some things under control.

[mathteacher]

Sherry-

I actually plan on tanning soon. I have to have a spot removed on my back and want to wait until after I have had it removed before I start tanning again. I am just noticing them a whole lot. Thanks, I think I am going to see if tanning helps and then try your other two suggestions. THanks!

Shas

[Jeffery's girl]

Danielle,
So sorry you can't stay on the plan! Maybe you can still do low carb without the meds after you get better. Either way you are a winner!
Best Wishes for your success!
Sherrie

[teacherdli]

Thanks for your good wishes. I will be exploring some options once I get my health on track. Best of luck to you to.

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Well all, my news isn't good. Apparently I am one of those who can't do this diet. I got a frantic call from my doctor today and I basically have a medicine induced hepatitis from the appetite suppressant combined with the high protein very low carb diet. My doctor actualy said I am the third person on this diet she has seen with this issue. So while it may be great for a vast majority of people, for some this diet causes major health issues. I have to have my blood rechecked this week and each week for awhile until it gets better, and have to have a full abdomen ultrasound as they think my spleen (and maybe gallbladder & pancreas) may be involved as I have pain on both the right and left side (actually the left hurts much worse than the right). I truly apreciate all the help and support I found here, and wish you all great success! Wish it had worked for me, but I will find something. My doctor said she will help me after I get some things under control.

So sorry to hear about all your health issues. Please make getting better your number 1 priority and I hope you get better soon. When you do find a plan that works for you please be sure to stay in touch and let us know your progress. Good luck and God bless.

Susie

[mathteacher]

Susie-

What did you scan your recipes into to download them? I have gone computer brain dead tonight.

Shas

[Desert-Rose7]

Wishing only the best for you Danielle. As Susie said, your health needs to be your very first priority. And please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!


Jo

[Fuelin'MyDreams]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Well all, my news isn't good. Apparently I am one of those who can't do this diet. I got a frantic call from my doctor today and I basically have a medicine induced hepatitis from the appetite suppressant combined with the high protein very low carb diet. My doctor actualy said I am the third person on this diet she has seen with this issue. So while it may be great for a vast majority of people, for some this diet causes major health issues. I have to have my blood rechecked this week and each week for awhile until it gets better, and have to have a full abdomen ultrasound as they think my spleen (and maybe gallbladder & pancreas) may be involved as I have pain on both the right and left side (actually the left hurts much worse than the right). I truly apreciate all the help and support I found here, and wish you all great success! Wish it had worked for me, but I will find something. My doctor said she will help me after I get some things under control.

Danielle: So sorry to hear about all of your complications. I pray everything gets resolved quickly with no lasting effects.

Keep us posted as to the plan and/or suggestions your physician gives you re: the rest of your weight loss journey.
FMD

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Well all, my news isn't good. Apparently I am one of those who can't do this diet. I got a frantic call from my doctor today and I basically have a medicine induced hepatitis from the appetite suppressant combined with the high protein very low carb diet. My doctor actualy said I am the third person on this diet she has seen with this issue. So while it may be great for a vast majority of people, for some this diet causes major health issues. I have to have my blood rechecked this week and each week for awhile until it gets better, and have to have a full abdomen ultrasound as they think my spleen (and maybe gallbladder & pancreas) may be involved as I have pain on both the right and left side (actually the left hurts much worse than the right). I truly apreciate all the help and support I found here, and wish you all great success! Wish it had worked for me, but I will find something. My doctor said she will help me after I get some things under control.

Danielle,

Please take care of yourself and follow your doctors directions. Getting healthy has to be the number one goal. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing.

McBoo

[NJRobyn]

Danielle,
Hope you are well soon. Like everyone else has said, you're doing what is right. Your health has to be number one!
Best wishes-
Robyn

[JROOTA]

Jeffery's girl- I hear ya. I have been on the plan for 25 days and have lost 10 pounds... and lost nothing in the last 10 days... (maybe a pound). All I can say is hang in there. Focus on the good things, how you feel. I know that my clothes are loosening up, my measurements are coming down slowly- this will motivate you to stay the course. It didn't take me a month to put on the weight so I can't expect it all to go away within "my time frame". Stick with it, and drink LOTS of water and more water. It can take some body's time to adjust and change, be patient with yourself.

[JROOTA]

[quote=Jeffery's girl;11676243]

Originally Posted by mathteacher

Okay, got back from my weigh in. I lost 5 pounds of fat, but only had a 2.7 pound loss on the scale. The beer caught up with me and I retained some water. Don't think I will be consuming any more alcohol anytime soon. I am so excited though. I have officially lost 20.7 pounds in 5 weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions about getting rid or making them less visible of stretch marks? I am really starting to see them with the weight I have lost.


Everybody is doing a great job! Keep it up! This group has helped me tremendously. I picked up two new recipes at the clinic today that I am going to try to scan in.

Does anybody have any suggestions on any good cookbooks?

Shas[/QU

Now that is the weight loss I want to see! You are doing great. As far as the stretch marks are concerned, tanned skin will make them less noticable. Sherrie

[JROOTA]

I uploaded my pictures but I can't see them on here. Any insight on how to fix this?

[JROOTA]

I usually go to the clinic on Tuesday nights for the MIC shot and Friday's are my weigh in. I get both the MIC and the B6 shot (at my weigh in)- I always get a surge of energy... I am wondering if anyone had the MIC/B6 shots twice a week and if they felt a difference. Is there such a thing as too much B6 in a week? Just wondering. I might do both shots tonight.

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by JROOTA

I usually go to the clinic on Tuesday nights for the MIC shot and Friday's are my weigh in. I get both the MIC and the B6 shot (at my weigh in)- I always get a surge of energy... I am wondering if anyone had the MIC/B6 shots twice a week and if they felt a difference. Is there such a thing as too much B6 in a week? Just wondering. I might do both shots tonight.

I cannot really say if they make a difference, truly. I only did the B6 the first visit, and I only go in once a week, and take only the MIC shot. I asked my clinician last week about this. She told me that the clinic's two stars, who both lost over 100 lbs, took only the MIC and were very successful. I do take B6 and B12 as vitamin supplements each day however.

Jo

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by mathteacher

Susie-

What did you scan your recipes into to download them? I have gone computer brain dead tonight.

Shas

Shas,

I scanned them in at 75 dpi and saved them as jpeg files using my Epson scanner. They need to be fairly low resolution in order to upload them. The limit is 100 kb. Then when you post you will click the paper clip and it will allow you to upload and attach your jpeg file. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Susie

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by JROOTA

I uploaded my pictures but I can't see them on here. Any insight on how to fix this?

JROOTA,

Go to the User Control Panel (all the way on the left on the blue bar). Then select Edit Avatar (on the left) and pick the Custom Avatar option (scroll down for this option).
You may need to upload again. Make sure your custom avatar is not too big.

Susie

[Doobz]

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, and am soooo excited that I found it! All of you have so much great advice and support to offer that it seems like this diet won't be so bad. So thank you in advance

This is my second week on the program. I lost 8lbs. last week and could not have thought that eating all that protein was worth it... but it REALLY was

I am a little disappointed in this week... I have been sticking to the plan, I added in the 2 cups of veggies (I am choosing not to do fruit yet), its been 4 days and I haven't lost anything. Has anyone else had this problem? I know that it's not going to all come off in 4 days, but it's also not going to disappear in the next 3 days either (my weigh-in is on Sats).

Any advice would be appreicated. Thank you!

[Desert-Rose7]

One thing you really do not want to do to yourself is to weigh every day. Weight fluctuates up and down, and you will only frustrate yourself weighing every day. My
clinic advised about this the first day I walked in there. It is a hard habit to break, but it will be better for you in the long run.


Jo

[mathteacher]

Originally Posted by Doobz

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, and am soooo excited that I found it! All of you have so much great advice and support to offer that it seems like this diet won't be so bad. So thank you in advance

This is my second week on the program. I lost 8lbs. last week and could not have thought that eating all that protein was worth it... but it REALLY was

I am a little disappointed in this week... I have been sticking to the plan, I added in the 2 cups of veggies (I am choosing not to do fruit yet), its been 4 days and I haven't lost anything. Has anyone else had this problem? I know that it's not going to all come off in 4 days, but it's also not going to disappear in the next 3 days either (my weigh-in is on Sats).

Any advice would be appreicated. Thank you!

Keep doing what you are doing. You will be suprised when the weight comes off.

[Fuelin'MyDreams]

Hello all!

I lost another 1.5 pounds, same as last week. I didn't think I really lost any because I had some wine (my birthday) and accidentally ate something (about 5 bites) with white beans in it on Sunday.

All 1.5lbs was fat. So I was happy about that part.

I'm exercising a lot more, so that should amp it up some more...
Have a great week, everyone!
FMD (down 12.5lbs in 4 weeks)

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Doobz

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, and am soooo excited that I found it! All of you have so much great advice and support to offer that it seems like this diet won't be so bad. So thank you in advance

This is my second week on the program. I lost 8lbs. last week and could not have thought that eating all that protein was worth it... but it REALLY was

I am a little disappointed in this week... I have been sticking to the plan, I added in the 2 cups of veggies (I am choosing not to do fruit yet), its been 4 days and I haven't lost anything. Has anyone else had this problem? I know that it's not going to all come off in 4 days, but it's also not going to disappear in the next 3 days either (my weigh-in is on Sats).

Any advice would be appreicated. Thank you!

Doobz,



Are you getting all your water in? It is very important. Also weighing yourself everyday is only going to frustrate you. Good luck with your weigh in this Saturday.

McBoo

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by Fuelin'MyDreams

Hello all!

I lost another 1.5 pounds, same as last week. I didn't think I really lost any because I had some wine (my birthday) and accidentally ate something (about 5 bites) with white beans in it on Sunday.

All 1.5lbs was fat. So I was happy about that part.

I'm exercising a lot more, so that should amp it up some more...
Have a great week, everyone!
FMD (down 12.5lbs in 4 weeks)

FMD,

Great job. and belated

McBoo

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by McBoo

Maybe you were predicting this weeks loss.

McBoo

That would be nice! We shall see Thursday.

[grettagirl]

Originally Posted by mathteacher

Sherry-

I actually plan on tanning soon. I have to have a spot removed on my back and want to wait until after I have had it removed before I start tanning again. I am just noticing them a whole lot. Thanks, I think I am going to see if tanning helps and then try your other two suggestions. THanks!

Shas

Just a suggestion, but tanning as we all know is not good for the skin. Especially if you are already having a spot removed. I was a true sunworshipper,(even worked at a tanning salon when I was a teenager) but now I use Loreal Sublime bronze self tanner, it works great! Plus, sometimes the stretch marks show up more with tanning.

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by teacherdli

Well all, my news isn't good. Apparently I am one of those who can't do this diet. I got a frantic call from my doctor today and I basically have a medicine induced hepatitis from the appetite suppressant combined with the high protein very low carb diet. My doctor actualy said I am the third person on this diet she has seen with this issue. So while it may be great for a vast majority of people, for some this diet causes major health issues. I have to have my blood rechecked this week and each week for awhile until it gets better, and have to have a full abdomen ultrasound as they think my spleen (and maybe gallbladder & pancreas) may be involved as I have pain on both the right and left side (actually the left hurts much worse than the right). I truly apreciate all the help and support I found here, and wish you all great success! Wish it had worked for me, but I will find something. My doctor said she will help me after I get some things under control.

Take care of you! And be sure to keep in touch

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by Doobz

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, and am soooo excited that I found it! All of you have so much great advice and support to offer that it seems like this diet won't be so bad. So thank you in advance

This is my second week on the program. I lost 8lbs. last week and could not have thought that eating all that protein was worth it... but it REALLY was

I am a little disappointed in this week... I have been sticking to the plan, I added in the 2 cups of veggies (I am choosing not to do fruit yet), its been 4 days and I haven't lost anything. Has anyone else had this problem? I know that it's not going to all come off in 4 days, but it's also not going to disappear in the next 3 days either (my weigh-in is on Sats).

Any advice would be appreicated. Thank you!

Water, water,water
Stick to the plan and it will come off

[Jackie0180]

Hey all...day 4 for me, the first 2 were very trying (didn't help that it was Sat & Sun)! I've been in ketosis since yesterday morning (yes, i checked before the 4th day but i was so anxious to dip and see lol)

I went for my injections today and really look forward to getting on the scale Friday morning. I have been working so hard this week and I am looking forward to carrying out my mission for health!

I bought a bunch of fresh tilapia and some awesome 0 calorie/0 carb seasoning very low in sodium as well! Threw it on the grill and wow was it awesome!

Thanks for all of the advice!! I will definitely be back Friday with my results :-)

[Jeffery's girl]

I've been looking back over my food journal and think I know what I have been doing wrong. I have been eating Oscar Meyer Deli meats because they are low in calories and zero carbs. But they are also low in protein grams. I have been eating the right amount of calories but not getting very many protein grams. I think my body has been starving!
So today I bought some fresh chicken,pork,fish, and steak, purchased a counter top grill and started doing this thing the right way. I hope this will put my weight loss in high gear!
Sherrie