Marvelous May Medi-Weightloss Maniacs!

[McBoo]

Originally Posted by roev210

Hi all
Went to weigh in on Thursday and gained up 5.2 but they said I am retaining water so like you all say forgive and forget. The important thing is that I am back. Next week weigh in on Wednesday.

Rhonda,

I know you will do well this week. You have what it takes. Let us know how your next weigh-in goes.

McBoo

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by Fabulous@50

I just wanted to say that I LOVE MEDI. I have tried every diet known to mankind (since I was 13 years old) and nothing has worked as successful as Medi. In 6 weeks, I have lost 22+ pounds. At my last weigh-in, I was floored when the scale did not show an actual weight loss. However, when the nurse and I read the printout, I had LOST THREE POUNDS OF FAT and GAINED THREE POUNDS OF MUSCLE!! I also had a little exta water weight but I know that was because I had worked out really hard that week and had some muscle soreness.

I have not felt this GREAT in YEARS!

I'm getting so many comments from people about how GREAT I look - it feels really weird. I'm only 10 days away from being FIFTY -- BUT I have to admit, I look better now than I did when I was FORTY!

Welcome! You are right. This is a one of a kind weight loss program. I have lost 53 pounds after 10 years of trying every diet out there. Congrats on finding Medi!

Susie

[hudiman]

I had a little hiccup on Friday night, pizza. I am now out of ketosis, it is my second week. Do I go back to week 1 diet or can I still eat veggies?

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by hudiman

I had a little hiccup on Friday night, pizza. I am now out of ketosis, it is my second week. Do I go back to week 1 diet or can I still eat veggies?

I would just cut the veggies for a couple of days and see if you can get back in Ketosis, meaning keep the cheese etc. Just make you calories the 500 in protein and not the extra for the 2 servings of Veggies.

Try not to cheat, it really isn't worth it. Good luck this week!

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by hudiman

I had a little hiccup on Friday night, pizza. I am now out of ketosis, it is my second week. Do I go back to week 1 diet or can I still eat veggies?

I agree with Robyn, back to week one plus the cheese, in fact, you can do week one for a couple of days to see if that gets you back in ketosis, if not, stay with it till you are. This is a major lifestyle change that you really need to commit to 100%. Cheating turns it into a game. This is not a game, this is your life and you only go around once.

I do not mean to sound harsh or unfeeling. I really want only the best for you and the best comes from total commitment to the program. Do not beat yourself up about it, just get back on the horse and keep riding!

"Do or do not, there is no try"

Jo

[Desert-Rose7]

Just a quick note about April weight loss. With the messages I have we are up to 79.7lbs. I KNOW we did better than that! Keep those PMs coming. I will hold off posting names and numbers for a while.

Jo

[Mommy-2-girls]

Hi Everyone! On day 3 here. I tested for ketosis and that stick turned DARK pink really fast. So I guess I am in ketosis for sure! But the nurse told me that if you're on the darkest 2 colors that also means you're probably not drinking enough water. I've been chugging water and Crystal Lite but we were outside a good bit of yesterday and it's quite warm here, so I'm not surprised to be a little dehydrated.

Hope everyone's having a good Sunday! I have managed to resist temptation at a kids' birthday party, Starbucks, and Sundy School class pastries all this weekend! LOL

[mathteacher]

I have to drink over the 128 ounces of water. If I don't, then I don't lose and I am dehydrated.

[Desert-Rose7]

I agree, Shas! Here in Phoenix, it is beginning the annual "heating up" heading toward days on end of triple digits. I always take two water bottles with me when I go walking in the am. A good one to keep and a "disposable" one that I can dispose of in a waste container on the way home! Because the humidity is so low (at least until monsoon season), you can dehydrate out here very very quickly. More is better out here!


Jo

[jenosojnicki]

Congrats to all the losers!

I just got back from 4 days on Martha's Vineyard. Boy was it boring just getting a chicken breast every night for dinner.

I did eat a bagel!!! We were there to do a 50K bike ride for MS and I thought I was going to be fine. I had a 3 egg omelet with ham for breakfast and headed out. It was a 4 mile ride to the start. I almost passed out. In biking terms I bonked. I ran out of gas. I gave in and ate a 1/2 wheat bagel and a banana and I kicked butt in the ride. My total for the day was 40 miles with hills. We also walked all weekend so I should be fine. I am really interested in seeing what the scale says on Thursday.

This is a beautiful time of the year to visit the Vineyard!

[pjg24fan]

Originally Posted by jbiggars63

Friday weigh in! Well, #1) after losing 10 last week I didn't expect to lose a lot and #2) I guess adding the 2 mile walk 3 times a week has really boosted my metabolism...because....drum roll please.....9 pounds lost! 113 pounds total lost! SWEET!

WOW WTG

[babyboyst]

Hey all! Just went to the clinic for my weigh in. I normally weigh in on Wednesdays, but i have a work conference from Wed-Fri this week and they are closed on Tuesdays, so Monday it is. I lost 1.8 this week for a total of 23 pounds in 5 weeks! Nice!

[babyboyst]

Originally Posted by Desert-Rose7

Just a quick note about April weight loss. With the messages I have we are up to 79.7lbs. I KNOW we did better than that! Keep those PMs coming. I will hold off posting names and numbers for a while.

Jo

Jo, I need to report for April I lost 21.3 pounds total, I started MWL April 1st! Anyway, I'm not sure how to PM, so i'm just doing it this way this time!

[CBenjamin]

Originally Posted by babyboyst

Jo, I need to report for April I lost 21.3 pounds total, I started MWL April 1st! Anyway, I'm not sure how to PM, so i'm just doing it this way this time!

I don't know how to PM either but I started MWL on April 10th and am down 16.3lbs as of last Friday. Also, congrats to everyone else on all the losses!

[SDC2]

for all the losses and to all the newbies!

I just got back from my weekly weigh-in and I'm down 1 pound for a total of 54 pounds. Boy these last pounds are sure going slow, but they are going in the right direction. I haven't had a week where I didn't lose and that is since November 10th.

Also, I get the Hungry Girl daily emails and today she promoted a new product from an old friend that looks to be medi friendly...

"Frank's RedHot Wings Sauce in Sweet Heat BBQ - If you love hot sauce and BBQ sauce, you will FLIP over this stuff. A tbsp. has 20 calories, no fat, and 5g carbs (POINTS® value 0*). We've tried it, and we LIKE it. BTW, while it's definitely not low in sodium, it does have about half as much sodium as original Frank's."

I know some of you are already fans of Frank's.

Susie

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by babyboyst

Jo, I need to report for April I lost 21.3 pounds total, I started MWL April 1st! Anyway, I'm not sure how to PM, so i'm just doing it this way this time!

I believe you have to have a certain number of posts in order to send a PM (private message). When you hit that number you will see a little box up in the right hand corner of your screen about private messages, just under the welcome message, and you will be good to go!

Got the number babyboyst! Keep up the good work!


Jo

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by CBenjamin

I don't know how to PM either but I started MWL on April 10th and am down 16.3lbs as of last Friday. Also, congrats to everyone else on all the losses!

WTG, cbenjamin! You are off to a great start! I explained about the PMs (private messages) in the post above, so if you pop up there you will
see what it is all about! I have your number loaded into my word document!

Keep up the good work!


Jo

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by SDC2

for all the losses and to all the newbies!

I just got back from my weekly weigh-in and I'm down 1 pound for a total of 54 pounds. Boy these last pounds are sure going slow, but they are going in the right direction. I haven't had a week where I didn't lose and that is since November 10th.

Also, I get the Hungry Girl daily emails and today she promoted a new product from an old friend that looks to be medi friendly...

"Frank's RedHot Wings Sauce in Sweet Heat BBQ - If you love hot sauce and BBQ sauce, you will FLIP over this stuff. A tbsp. has 20 calories, no fat, and 5g carbs (POINTS® value 0*). We've tried it, and we LIKE it. BTW, while it's definitely not low in sodium, it does have about half as much sodium as original Frank's."

I know some of you are already fans of Frank's.

Susie

Susie~
A pound lost is a pound you will never see again! You are almost there! You
are an inspiration!

I shall have to prowl about the market for Frank's. I discovered a favorite while I was working in the UK: Nando's Peri Peri Sauce...from Nando's restaurant. I buy it online here. I have to check out the nutritional stuff though before I use it on the program.

Jo

[Mommy-2-girls]

Happy Monday everyone! Congrats on all the losses! That's so encouraging.


~~ Can any of you pros give me some tips on getting enough water in? I am a "sipper" and I rarely finish a drink. These past 3 days have been a challenge. I feel like I'm ALWAYS drinking and I'm getting around 75oz in, but I still show as the darkest color on the ketosticks. Any tips for me?

Have a great day!

[Desert-Rose7]

Originally Posted by Mommy-2-girls

Happy Monday everyone! Congrats on all the losses! That's so encouraging.


~~ Can any of you pros give me some tips on getting enough water in? I am a "sipper" and I rarely finish a drink. These past 3 days have been a challenge. I feel like I'm ALWAYS drinking and I'm getting around 75oz in, but I still show as the darkest color on the ketosticks. Any tips for me?

Have a great day!

I can tell you what works for me. Again, as with everything, it can be different for every person. I live in Arizona, where the humidity is very low (except during monsoon season), so I really work at staying hydrated, especially when outdoors a lot.

I have a large water bottle that holds a liter. I keep it filled with water all the time. Three refills is a little over 101 oz. I also like the Safeway or Sams Clear sparkling water. Both are 0 everything! I drink one a day. They are a liter. Now I am over the recommended 128oz. I also allow myself 1 cup of coffee a day. My cup holds 12 oz, there is another 12 oz. And I will usually add in a 0 calorie Sobe Lifewater (some sodium but do-able), there is another 20 oz.

You can add lemon or lime juice to your water for variety.

I go through 2 liters just on my morning walk! 66+ oz done for the day!

Living out here, I have just gotten used to taking a water bottle with me just about everywhere I go. It became a habit out of necessity.

The water/liquid is necessary to help flush the fat cells out of your body. It is a little more complicated than that actually, but that is the easiest explanation. Your 128 oz does not HAVE to be all water, but it is best if most of it is.

It is also not a good idea to rely on diet sodas for the majority of the ounces.

And again, that is just what works for me. You will find a way that works for you. A habit takes about 21 days to establish and become natural to you.
Hang in there!


Jo

[Fla Diva]

Hey everyone how's it going Im back up in running I really fell off the band wagon but I just started back today on medi I have been off since the end of march and boy did I eat everything that came my way.

[Mommy-2-girls]

Ugh, I am so stinkin hungry at this time of the day The thought of drinking any more broth makes me want to puke. I just want to eat everything in sight by the time 5pm rolls around.

[hudiman]

Anyone have an asparagus recipe? I just went through the recipe forum but I didn't see anything. Thanks

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by hudiman

Anyone have an asparagus recipe? I just went through the recipe forum but I didn't see anything. Thanks

I oven roast mine:

Preheat oven 450
-Spray Olive Oil Pam on Cookie sheet
-Spray Asparagus very lightly with Pam and dust with dry ranch dressing, or chopped garlic, salt and pepper, or Italian Seasoning, Montreal Seasoning or Blackened Red Fish seasoning - you get the idea...
-Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until cooked to the tenderness you like.

I do this with almost all veggies that are on our list! The roasting brings out their favors and it is so simple.

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by Mommy-2-girls

Ugh, I am so stinkin hungry at this time of the day The thought of drinking any more broth makes me want to puke. I just want to eat everything in sight by the time 5pm rolls around.

Take you App. Supp. at 4 pm then and that should help you. You have to adjust them to fit your needs. Also I was reading that you are having a hard time with the water, I have such dry mouth that I am craving the water. I don't really remember if that was a problem in week 1 though, it is definately one that happens daily now. The dark purple is because you need to drink more water.

[crobyninc]

Originally Posted by SDC2

for all the losses and to all the newbies!

I just got back from my weekly weigh-in and I'm down 1 pound for a total of 54 pounds. Boy these last pounds are sure going slow, but they are going in the right direction. I haven't had a week where I didn't lose and that is since November 10th.

Also, I get the Hungry Girl daily emails and today she promoted a new product from an old friend that looks to be medi friendly...

"Frank's RedHot Wings Sauce in Sweet Heat BBQ - If you love hot sauce and BBQ sauce, you will FLIP over this stuff. A tbsp. has 20 calories, no fat, and 5g carbs (POINTS® value 0*). We've tried it, and we LIKE it. BTW, while it's definitely not low in sodium, it does have about half as much sodium as original Frank's."

I know some of you are already fans of Frank's.

Susie

WTG Susie - another pound is gone for good and not to mention the 54 pounds in all! That is just awesome! I love that you are our mentor!

[crobyninc]

I am back from my weigh-in today and I lost 3.6 pounds for the week and 37.4 in 8 weeks. But the best part of all, I AM NO LONGER WEIGHING OVER 300 POUNDS and WILL NEVER AGAIN!!!! I have lost an average of 3.5 per week since starting March 9, 2009. I just cannot believe how great this WOE is working! Thanks to all of you for all the love and support!

[hudiman]

Thanks for the asparagus recipe. And congratulations (Susie and Crobyninc and everyone else that has put the work in) on your weight loss. I think 1-3 lbs a week is awesome. The slower it comes off the better and more likely to stay off. Remember, keep moving.

[Mommy-2-girls]

crobyninc- I started getting a lighter shade this afternoon, so that's good! I have pretty much had a glass of ice water in my hand all day! I took my appetite suppressant at 4pm but I am just still starving by dinner. It's almost like a blood sugar crash or something. I just feel myself wilt.

Obviously not for this week, but what restaurant/dining out recommendations can you guys make? I haven't seen anything on the Medi boards specifically and all that's on the "reviews" area of this site is Fridays and Ruby Tuesday. We love to eat out and will do it much less now but I still want to plan for a healthy date night out if possible after week 1 ends!

[SDC2]

Originally Posted by crobyninc

I oven roast mine:

Preheat oven 450
-Spray Olive Oil Pam on Cookie sheet
-Spray Asparagus very lightly with Pam and dust with dry ranch dressing, or chopped garlic, salt and pepper, or Italian Seasoning, Montreal Seasoning or Blackened Red Fish seasoning - you get the idea...
-Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until cooked to the tenderness you like.

I do this with almost all veggies that are on our list! The roasting brings out their favors and it is so simple.

Robyn,

That looks really good. I will have to try that. I usually cook my asparagus in one of the steam bags, then drain and add the hollindaise sauce recipe I posted in the recipe thread, and a little salt and pepper. My husband even likes the sauce and he is usually pretty critical.

I tried to make onion rings with the pork rinds. They were pretty good, but it did not make very many.

I think we are all mentors. I started out just like you and then started to share tips that I thought were helpful. McBoo encouraged me to post some recipes in the recipe thread and start the Newbie thread. I guess you could say that McBoo was my mentor and now you are mentoring others. This has been a great resource for me and part of why I've been so successful. Keep posting those great tips and recipes!

Susie