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Well, I am on Day 10 of P1. My parents started the diet after Christmas and I thought they were nuts. After two pregnancies, one with twins/bedrest, I gained and maintained a fair amount of extra baggage (started at 260/264 depending on whose scale you look at...have no idea where I am today, will know tomorrow)My mom has maintained a 30 pound loss, even while on vacation for three months in Austrailia. I am sold that it works!!!!
Rheumatoid Arthritis from my childhood (had been in remission) has also forced my hand. My kness hurt so bad that I could not crawl after my baby or bathe the kids. Finally got in to see a rheumatologist who prescribed long term prednisone... one of the side effects is weight gain. I am determined NOT to give in to the meds. I started 3 days after seeing the Doc and so far so good. My knees are much better, probably the meds but the diet can't be hurting. I exercie 3 times a week at Curves and am trying yoga twice a week (this morning my 4 year old twin boys "helped", not quite the relaxing Zen experience I was hoping for).
I still crave baked goods, I love Maple Oat Nut scones from Starbucks... am considering trying something in P2... ww flour, ff half and half, maple extract...sounds pretty desperate :0) Surprisingly enough I don't miss the rice, pasta, bread stuff. I used to eat graham crackers right along with the baby, now I can give them to her without even wanting one. I will count that as a success.
Tommorow I weigh in and measure at Curves. If I lose then I will buy some new exercise clothes...
I am scheduled to start P2 on Monday... considering staying at P1 even though Dr. A says to move on. I am scared of backsliding into carbfests... Anyone have any advice on transitioning? Oh yeah and any scone recipes out there :0)
Well, off to the park with the kids. |
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Thu Jun 03, 2004 5:27 pm |
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| poet-dee
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Hi!
It sounds like you're doing great! The exercise will definately help your knees. I started the diet in March, and my knees hurt so bad, I would cry every night. Now, they're fine. Everyone has their own opinions on how long you should stay on P1. I admit I was scared to get into P2, for the same reasons you're leary. I didn't want the carbs at all anymore. I finally got on P2, but I stayed on P1 for about 6 weeks. I don't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing. I think people need to move on when they feel they're ready too. It didn't do any harm to me. I'm still doing OK with the diet, and though I don't think I eat enough carbs, I do eat some now. I have lost 43 lbs. so far, with diet and exercise, I think we'll all be success stories with this diet. You're frame of mind sounds awesome, so I'm sure you'll do well. If you ever need anything, just hop on over to my journal. It's Poet-dee's Its-Now-Or-Never/Do-Or-Die Journal. Good luck! |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:04 am |
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| kelsey
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welcome to the beach it sounds like you are doing very good, Im sure the scale will show a loss. Keep up the good work.
Kelsey |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:10 am |
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| Wilabea
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| I had a hard time transitioning...like being let lose in a candy store! I'm better now because I will have the same breakfast as P1 --omlette with ham & cheese; coffee with fake sugar and non dairy powdered creamer; snack: mozz. string cheese; lunch: instead of the salad/tuna or lunchmeat or whatever leftover meat we have that I had on P1, I'll add one slice of whole grain bread to make the salad a half sandwich. (Lots of crystal light drink mix about 40 oz during the work day) Then an afternoon snack of either cheese, or for P2 an apple (or both), then dinner, without the rice or other carbs the skinny folks are eating. DH always takes my wierd food things into account though, so it's easy. You just need to add a carb (bread, apple, etc) one at a time and really watch your body to see how it responds. I had a kind of cookie at work in the afternoon the other day, and I totally felt tipsy. Recovered after about an hour, and then continued on P2, but now I really would rather go without the cookie than deal with the room spinning. Just take it one meal/snack at a time, and listen to your body--you'll do fine. Wilabea's mom |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:18 am |
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| twinsmomsam
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| Well, weighed in this morning... down 6 pounds and 3.5 inches. Am a little disappointed, wanted more!!! Where's the BIG loss in P1? I know 6 pounds is a lot, I need to be happy and maintain. My goal is 2 pounds a week for a year... not sure it's realistic but worth a try. I really miss those scones :0) Considering staying in P1 for an extra week just to see. Hmmm, those strawberries and chocolate are calling my name... I will decide on Monday. Off for veggie sausage and eggs, yum :0) |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:17 pm |
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| kelsey
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wow 6 pounds thats wonderful Find something at the store that weighs 6 pounds pick it up and it really is a lot.
Kelsey |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 6:42 pm |
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| twinsmomsam
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| What a treat, my husband had to run into work for a bit and he took the boys. It's very quiet... just as I say that the baby wakes up, oh well :0) Last night after church we were tired and went out for dinner instead of cooking, went to a buffet. Actually worked out, the kids can have mac and cheese, and I can have veggies and meat... not too bad. I think the roast beef might have been in the "not lean" category however a better choice than the bbq ribs. It was really good on top of a salad. Friday night I went out with the girls... had a couple of gin and diet tonics before I left. The restaurant didn't have any diet mixers... So I stuck with Bloody Mary's. Not my first drink of choice, especially in a brew pub (I really love a good pint!), but it was okay. Since I broke the rules and imbibed while still in P1 I am going to hold off on starting P2 for a few more days. Another week and I'll try a few strawberries... maybe. Looking forward to trying some baking that will be healthy... bought the BIG splenda at the store and am going to search for flour options. I am determined to figure out a scone. That's all for now, time for a cup of coffee and a "cinnabon" :0) |
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Sun Jun 06, 2004 2:47 pm |
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| twinsmomsam
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Well, this morning I chose to continue with P1. I think one more week and then I will move into P2. My knees are hurting again... very frustrating. I will call the doc and see about another med change.
I am amazed by the lack of desire for unhealthy stuff. It's alomst surreal to go from a complete sugar craving carb addict to this. I hope it lasts. We have a long vacation coming up in a couple of weeks, I thin it willtake a bit more planning and thinking ahead. I am worried about getting hungry and making bad choices in the "moment".
I am resisting the scale for at least another week, I get addicted to looking :0)
Today's goal; Good thoughts and lots of fun! |
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Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:23 pm |
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| twinsmomsam
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| YEA!! Thanks to fudgscicles and grilled veggies this thing is working. My brain is starting to realize that my grocery list will forever be different. Things like ricotta, sf fudge bars, squash and shrimp will always be there. I will not be buying pretzels, white rice or potatoes... and it feels okay. I am still nervous about "falling off the wagon" but getting more confident. We leave for a three week vacation in 7 days. It's going to take extra planning for this to work... snacks pre-bagged, not getting too hungry while sighseeing, continuing to exercise...making good food choices. I am finding it difficult to avoid "counting carbs"... I am so used to diets that make you do math, I want to count something!!! All of the "low-carb" food products are very intimidating because I do not trust the manufacturer's after the big "low-fat" deception. Less process=Better choice... It truly is a different way of life. |
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Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:53 pm |
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