I'm gonna do it!

[Blancita]

Hooray for you! You are definatelty doing great...and doing it the right way! What you've listed are all the reommendations I give to my clients, except I suggest you take your weight, cut it in half and that is how many g of protein to eat (we get several people in who have 100+ pounds to lose, so they need more protein).

Keep up the good work! I am so excited for you! Thanks for visiting my page.

Hey IWBT, a warm welcome to the forum !

I guess I agree with mal on this one. I just wonder why you dont follow the very advice you give your clients. I also wonder why you prefer to expend between 800 and 1700 cals on liquids like maple syrup mixed w/ cayenne pepper. To each his own so please dont take offense, it just seems like these diets defeat the purpose by not getting us used to a normal lifestyle change, by seriously messing with the metabolism, miss lots of important macro nutrients like protein and fat and a zillion vitamins and minerals, and are not needed to detoxify. I guess I dont believe our systems require these cleanses rather than the body just detoxifying itself (along with trying to go organic and detoxify that way when possible or affordable). I also worry that this promotes your bingey way of life. Instead of being on an even keel calorie wise, you're into big ups and obviously big downs like this. On the other hand, a week wont kill you.

What sort of exercise do you do?

What are these centers all about?

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Thanks for the tip.

I actually did know that. This is going to sound really stupid but I do eat really healthy most of the time. Here's a sample day:

Breakfast: Old-fashioned oatmeal with fresh strawberries and 2 pieces of turkey bacon.

Snack: Apple with peanut butter, cup of skim milk

Lunch: Large salad made with dark leafy-greens, 3 oz chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, fat-free cheese and 0 calorie dressing.

Snack: Chips and salsa

Dinner: Lean cut pork-chop, mashed potatoes made with chicken stock and just a pat of butter, green beans with salt and carrots, cup of skim milk.

It's just that somedays I will have all that PLUS hundreds of other calories from junk food.

But before I ever learned anything about nutrition, when I was pregnant, I noticed that I would crave things that I wasn't getting enough of... like dairy or meats. At the time I thought it was strange but I guess it's just our bodies way of protecting itself!

It seems like you also know a lot about nutrition, do you have a weight problem? (Okay, that sounded like I was trying to be cocky, but I am totally not. The reason I ask is because it is really hard for me to be in the business I'm in and be fat!)

Well, if you do, good luck in your struggles too! I really appreciate you letting me know that. I'm sure that most people with binge-problems would not know it.

Thanks!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Blancita, thanks for the post!

You know, I did really well following the exact menus I give my clients, but my weight was all over the place...literally. I weighed myself every day for a month and kept a food log (this was all because I was going to a Doctor's appointment to have my thyroid checked and I wanted to show her that I was not crazy), so anyway like most people I did great Monday-Friday (the week that I started I was at 186 on Monday, 185 by Friday) then on Saturday I went to a wedding pary and the only "bad" things I had were a 2"x2" piece of cake and 2 cups of punch (non-alcoholic). Well, on Sunday I weighed 192. Mon. I was at 192...by Friday I got back to 188 (keep in mind, I was eating 1200-1400 calories Mon-Fri, and most weekend days).

So anyway, any time I would eat anything outside my program I would gain like 5 to 10 pounds. (And by outside the program I mean I ate 1800 calories on a bad day), it was so frustrating. I have only had 2 clients like this and I told them both that I was sorry but did not know what to tell them...I do not think you can eat perfect every day, and I told them to get their thyroids checked since I am not a Doctor. Well my Dr. said that my thyroid was fine, (by the way, after 1 month of eating this way (and I did not "cheat" every weekend either, one weekend was the party, one weekend I went to the movies and literally had 3 handfulls of popcorn, and one weekend was a night out with the family in which I had a piece of pizza, but still stayed within 1300 calories) my weight ended at 189...a one pound gain).

I do believe that our bodies cleanse themselves, but you would not believe how gross some of the things that come out of your body can be after 8 days or so on this. I am no expert on this diet, but there are a couple of books about it that I have thumbed through.

Anyway, in my Centers we do nutrition and exrcise programs for our clients. You meet once a week with our nutritionist, fill out a food log, get weighed, ask questions, set goals, talk about struggles, get measured monthly, and so on. We also have cardio equipment, weights, and "toning tables." Where you lay on the bed and use resistance to work against them to build strength, flexibility...they are great for people with limited mobility. One of my Centers used to be a franchise but the woman who owned it before me broke off, and I opened up the Second this past July.

We also have infrared bodywraps, and saunas.

Personally I like to walk, swim, do yoga tapes, and do some weights. I also bought Slim in 6, which I probably should do every day but I don't.

I HATE going to my Centers to work out because I can never get anything done unless I go after hours.

So normally I would not recommend any kind of fad diet, but so far it is the only thing that I can see the numbers consistently coming down...the last thing I need right now is to see my weight go all over the place because that is so discouraging!

Thanks for the post! I really appreciate the support. And good luck with your efforts! I wil be here if you need anything!

 

[misty22]

Hello IWBT,

That was a nice story- very touching, I'm glad your husband found God through that experience I'm not very religious but I do believe that there is a God and that He watches over us everyday- and yeah He puts us through a lot of sh*t at times, but there's a reason for it, haha.

Anyways, it's good to write down what you are eating. If anything, you'll begin to notice where you can improve. Or how much you are eating. Sometimes putting stuff like that on paper is way better than going through it in your head.

It's great that you work at a centre! If anything, you're being reminded of why you want to do this for yourself, haha.

Keep up the good work!

 

[eevee]

Hi I Wannabthin, Just want to say thank you for the support and great ideas! It great to know that there are people here to support you! I'm off to the store right now but will read your whole thread tonight and post back! Hope all is well! Have a wonderful day!

 

[lanadefemme]

How is the lemonade diet going for you? Are you almost done? How do you picture your daily diet and routine once you are done with the lemonade diet?

 

[SweatPea]

Hi there!

Thought I'd pop over to your diary since you found mine.

The lemonade diet? Haven't ever heard of that one, but it sounds sweet and tart all at the same time, it's making my mouth pucker all ready.

I will keep in touch.

Good luck!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Hello IWBT,

That was a nice story- very touching, I'm glad your husband found God through that experience I'm not very religious but I do believe that there is a God and that He watches over us everyday- and yeah He puts us through a lot of sh*t at times, but there's a reason for it, haha.

Anyways, it's good to write down what you are eating. If anything, you'll begin to notice where you can improve. Or how much you are eating. Sometimes putting stuff like that on paper is way better than going through it in your head.

It's great that you work at a centre! If anything, you're being reminded of why you want to do this for yourself, haha.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks! I am so happy that he found God.

I actually never go into work anymore, I feel like I can't get anything done when I do! Ha ha! But maybe I would be in better shape if I did. Tomorrow I am going to go in and use some new equipment...you are my witness that I am saying it so you'd better hold me to it! I will probably check and see what you all are doing tomorrow morning, but then I'm getting my butt out of the house!

Thanks girl!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Hi I Wannabthin, Just want to say thank you for the support and great ideas! It great to know that there are people here to support you! I'm off to the store right now but will read your whole thread tonight and post back! Hope all is well! Have a wonderful day!

It is so awesome meeting other people who have the same goals as you do and who can all support eachother! I love it!

I'm not sure if I realized this before or not, but you have really done awesome with your weight loss! Keep it up!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

How is the lemonade diet going for you? Are you almost done? How do you picture your daily diet and routine once you are done with the lemonade diet?

So far so good. I will stop on January 11.

When I am done I will start eating 1200-1400 calories per day. But now I got some new equipment for one of my centers so I am hoping it will make a difference. It is really awesome and I was the first center (and still the only) to have it in my state.

But I guess I'll have to spend some time at work in order to use it!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Hi there!

Thought I'd pop over to your diary since you found mine.

The lemonade diet? Haven't ever heard of that one, but it sounds sweet and tart all at the same time, it's making my mouth pucker all ready.

I will keep in touch.

Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by! I love your quote by the way! That is so true! It can be easy to get nice and comfortable and forget about your long term goal...but this time I am going to do it!

Well, I hope to hear more from you! Good luck with all your goals!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

I had a really lazy day today. I just couldn't motivate myself to do any form of exercise...but like I wrote already, I AM GOING IN TO WORK TOMORROW to do a treatment.

My mother-in-law has been visiting so we have just been so busy lately! But she is a lot of help. We just have such a tiny house that it is pretty much impossible for us to, ahem, engage in marital pastimes. Maybe that will be my cardio tonight!

Anyway, I'm off to see what everyone had to say today!

 

[a-n-g-e-l]

hey 1 or 2 lazy days in the week are fine...they actually give time for our muscles and bodies to repair and have a rest. don't worry about it just don't let one day build up to 5 or 6 or 7 or.... you get the picture lol!

you are doing great! keep it up!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

Does anyone out there have an iPhone? Maybe I should get one so I can hook up with you guys when I want to cheat or need some inspiration!

Yesterday was a good day for me, but today will be better since I am going to go to work and get a treatment done, or maybe two.

Is it just me or does it seem like the month is going by really fast already?

I did my salt water "flush" this morning and that always makes my stomach turn just a little bit, but I've found that it is much better when it is warm rather than cool.

It's supposed to be "nice" out today, 45 or so. All the ice is melting off of our driveway and I'm seeing patches of grass in the lawn...too bad it won't last. I am so not a winter person. Someday I am going to be super rich and have a house in Hawaii!

 

[eevee]

Good afternoon!! I don't have an Iphone, but I do have internet phone, so I can call anyone in the US for free, it's the same amount on the bill if I use it or not. Send me a private message if you want me to call you. I'm home until June or so, due to the surgery and no lifting. Anyways, I'll join you in Hawaii! Gotta love our weather, right,lol. I told hubby thank goodness it was raining or we would be in a blizzard,lol. I'm going to start the lemonade diet Sat. Friday we are going to the Comedy Club, neighbor won tickets. Have a great day!!

 

[lanadefemme]

I don't have an iphone, but I do have a tmobile MDA. I can access the forum and fitday from it. Lol, as a matter of fact one night I was with my friends at a bar contemplating whether or not I had caloric space for a drink. I whipped out my phone, got in fitday and saw I had room for one shot of vodka. So I dumped the shot of vodka into a pint glass of club soda and sipped on that until I headed home. Yay for my phone!

 

[a-n-g-e-l]

Does anyone out there have an iPhone? Maybe I should get one so I can hook up with you guys when I want to cheat or need some inspiration!

Yesterday was a good day for me, but today will be better since I am going to go to work and get a treatment done, or maybe two.

Is it just me or does it seem like the month is going by really fast already?

I did my salt water "flush" this morning and that always makes my stomach turn just a little bit, but I've found that it is much better when it is warm rather than cool.

don't have an iphone or aphone with internet. i understand what you mean though. while i'm teaching in school i get temted with all sorts and cant access the net all day. it would be nice to access the site a few times a day!

i was like that when i started this...time jus flew by. i still get shocked whenever i think how much time has gone by and the best thing is that i dont have any regrets about starting this!

what is the salt water flush?

;-)

x

 

[Karebare]

Hey just stoppin by to say thanks for stoppin by

i am running errands but i will be back later to read your diary

thanks again for checkin on me

kare

 

[I_wannaBthin]

eevee, guess what? I am not allowed to private message anyone! I guess there is a 5 day, 5 private message rule. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get 3 more PM's someday! You'd think that since I'm only 23 I would be way more technology savvy (I guess that's a little stereotypical huh?) but I am SOOO NOT! I mean it is literally a miracle that I found this site! All I do online is e-mail my staff and check bank statements, stuff like that.

It has been really raining here, but fortunately it's not too cold here.

What surgery did you have? How's everything going?

By the way I am totally not kidding about Hawaii! If I never get rich I am going to sell my businesses when I'm 50 and move there and live like a poor person, but I know it would beat Iowa weather!

 

[I_wannaBthin]

I don't have an iphone, but I do have a tmobile MDA. I can access the forum and fitday from it. Lol, as a matter of fact one night I was with my friends at a bar contemplating whether or not I had caloric space for a drink. I whipped out my phone, got in fitday and saw I had room for one shot of vodka. So I dumped the shot of vodka into a pint glass of club soda and sipped on that until I headed home. Yay for my phone!

Does fitday count calories? It sounds like a neat site. I am so old-fashioned...I have a book with like a zillion foods calorie, fat and carb counts and a bunch of restaurants...the only down-side is that you have to buy a new book every year or every couple of years. One site we use at work is Dotti's Weight Loss, or something like that, it has like every restaurant you could think of!

Good luck with your goals!