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Autumn0909
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Posted: 23 March 2008 04:53 pm |
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Hiker, enjoy your mushroom burger today 
Happy Easter to all
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lilycalifornia
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Posted: 23 March 2008 06:50 pm |
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Hi everybody. I'm new here. =)
I just bought the Fat Loss 4 Idiots and I'm debating whether I should do the regular Diet Generator or the Beyond Calories diet.
I have several events coming up that I want to look good for! Most of them are in April (4th, 11th, and 12th) but I have something coming up THIS Saturday!
Which diet do you think will help me lose the most amount of weight in a week's time?
And in general, do you guys feel you're losing more on the BC than the DG?
Plus I'm kinda worried that I won't lose as much since I'm not technically overweight, just really short and Asian and therefore pudgy looking and fatter than all the other girls-.-;
Thanks~
(Stats: 5'1", 123lbs; Goal: 105lbs)
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Anyar
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Posted: 23 March 2008 08:20 pm |
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Hiker wrote: .Hi guys. I posted this on the regular thread and then thought it migh be better posted here:
I am getting a little worried with BC, I really like it and I have sworn I will not weigh myself for the full 10 days (4 to go) but I am never hungry so I hope I am not overeating at the 6 meals. I am trying to make sure they are small, at least 5 of them one I tend to have a little larger meal. If I'm wrong I guess I'll do it again and eat less .
How is it going for you? Maybe I'm eating too much ? That would not be a good thing  . Boy you just can't make me happy....I'm not happy if I'm hungry and apparently I am not happy when I'm not . Actually I am happy just a little concerned.
One thin I didn't realize when I started this...Sunday (the one day of the week I might actually cook) is just protein or just veggies...not good planning on my part. Oh well, guess its veggie soup on Sunday.
Have a great day and to all of you who are celebrating....Happy Easter 
Hiker
Hiker:
I had the same problem on my 1st and partial 2nd cycle. Couldn't figure out why I was never hungry.
It's hard to judge when I'm overeating guess cause I've done it for so long. So this is what I've learned to do....
Add all the food to your plate that you think you would normally eat, then take half off.
I love nuts, and they fill me up. I learned to stop eating from the can. I measure out on a napking what I would normally eat, the put half back.
I truly think our stomachs are shrinking because every day is becoming more challenging.
This morning I had only a few Macadamia nuts and coffee. Can't get in a 2nd option from the BC Food Group #2 because my stomach is too full, so I really believe my stomach has shrunk quite a bit.
Hope this helps.
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Anyar
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Posted: 23 March 2008 08:25 pm |
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lilycalifornia wrote: Hi everybody. I'm new here. =)
I just bought the Fat Loss 4 Idiots and I'm debating whether I should do the regular Diet Generator or the Beyond Calories diet.
I have several events coming up that I want to look good for! Most of them are in April (4th, 11th, and 12th) but I have something coming up THIS Saturday!
Which diet do you think will help me lose the most amount of weight in a week's time?
And in general, do you guys feel you're losing more on the BC than the DG?
Plus I'm kinda worried that I won't lose as much since I'm not technically overweight, just really short and Asian and therefore pudgy looking and fatter than all the other girls-.-;
Thanks~
(Stats: 5'1", 123lbs; Goal: 105lbs)
Hey, Lily:
Welcome aboard. Think you will love this site. It is so helpful.
The diet generator (DG) and the Beyond Calories (BC) is somewhat different. On DG you eat 4 meals/day -- on BC you eat 6.
Eating 6 meals per day is an acquired discipline. I started my first cycle on BC and it was hard. First, it was difficult determining when to stop eating. Secondly, I wasn't disciplined enough to eat 6 meals per day.
My recommendation is to start with the DG first. This will better introduce you into the program. After DG, if you feel you can handle BC then go for it.
Be sure to read my advice above to "Hiker" on how to learn to stop eating. This, in itself, is a real challenge. Remember! You should only eat half of what you normally eat, but you will find that you're never hungry.
Also, if you decide to do the DG, be sure to check out the "General Discussions" thread. There are very helpful people out there.
Good luck.
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jcjon22
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Posted: 24 March 2008 01:03 am |
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welcome autumn and lilly. hope you find this forum as helpful and encouraging as i have
ANYAR, i also have the papaya enzymes...the lady at the vitamin shoppe told me it was highly recommended for my need...ahem....u and i both know what i mean!! LOL! i guess she talked the product up so much that i didnt even check the back of the bottle to see how many sugars were in it. is that your concern specifically? they are kinda like a little party mint in your mouth!
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Will68
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Posted: 24 March 2008 01:43 am |
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Hi
I thought I would open up a diary tracing my own personal weightloss while doing the BC diet. I am hoping it will keep me grounded and will be a reference point of where I can easily keep track of what I am eating on a day to day basis.
While on the BC I will incorpoarate some form of exercise each day if possibleas outlined in plan - not sure if the 2x30 minute sessions will be successfully implemented but I will have a go where time permits. Also I will drink the recommended water (plus) intake.
Now the only thing left to do besides start the BC is to learn how to put in a weightloss ticker so everyone can see the results for themselves.
Cheers
Will68
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Will68
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Posted: 24 March 2008 02:11 am |
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okay here goes with my weightloss ticker!!!!
Lets see it it worked.....Yeah!!!!.
I've actually increased my weight due to the Easter indulgence. So instead of 13lbs its a bit more as you can see .
Will68
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blackcal
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Posted: 24 March 2008 02:34 am |
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Anyar wrote:
Be sure to read my advice above to "Hiker" on how to learn to stop eating. This, in itself, is a real challenge. Remember! You should only eat half of what you normally eat, but you will find that you're never hungry.
Hi Anyar,
Do you ever find that you are somewhat hungry after your first meal of the day? I am sometimes, but I don't want to eat any more because I know the second meal will be coming up soon, so I just tough it out.
How long were you doing BC before you lost your appetite?
Thanks.
Blackcal
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Anyar
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Posted: 24 March 2008 03:14 am |
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Blackcal:
Actually, I'm never hungry.
I truly have a feeling that my stomach is shrinking.
In the past, my diet was usually coffee, cream, donut or sugary cereal in the morning.
My next meal wasn't until 5-6pm after work. Took lunch only if I had time.
So switching from that to 6 meals per day, I'm never hungry.
I actually developed this non-hunger thing into my 3rd day of Cycle #1.
For example, today at 1:30pm ate a few Macadamia nuts (my favorite) and drank coffee, cream. At approximately 4:30pm, I still didn't want to eat.
It wasn't until I got to my mom's house with Easter dinner that my stomach woke up and wanted everything that I shouldn't have.
If you're feeling hungry, try eating just a slightly larger portion in the morning. Make that your biggest meal. Also eat something of substance such as scrambled eggs and sausage. That should keep you going a while.
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Anyar
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Posted: 24 March 2008 03:21 am |
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jcjon22 wrote: welcome autumn and lilly. hope you find this forum as helpful and encouraging as i have
ANYAR, i also have the papaya enzymes...the lady at the vitamin shoppe told me it was highly recommended for my need...ahem....u and i both know what i mean!! LOL! i guess she talked the product up so much that i didnt even check the back of the bottle to see how many sugars were in it. is that your concern specifically? they are kinda like a little party mint in your mouth!
The Papaya Enzymes by GNC are really, really good. I could throw the whole bottle in my mouth and eat them. They're like candy. Mine contain Sucrose and Dextrose. I was given a link to buy some that are different. I think I'll do that. Not too sure about the Surcrose and Dextrose on this diet.
But after eating a slice of cake today (just couldn't help myself -- it was all around me during easter dinner), I guess popping a couple couldn't do any more harm. LOL
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Hiker
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Posted: 24 March 2008 11:01 am |
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BalkCal and Anyar, what are the enzymes tablets suppose to do? What brand at GNC or do you just get there brand? If so do I need to know anything when I get there? Have either of you read anything on these? I am just hesitant to ingest anything. I am really kind of a big baby on that issue, I think I've just heard so many horror stories they have scared me off a little.
Hiker
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jcjon22
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Posted: 24 March 2008 03:22 pm |
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HIKER, the enzymes that we talk about are a natural sourse from papayas. the whole enzyme thing in general came up because the body can sometimes have a little trouble breaking down protein when you are on a high protein eating plan. i was experiencing some constipation and did not want to use laxatives. i have to say im a little funny about takin stuff too because it seems like once you start getting into supplements , it never ends.if you are not having the constipation issue then you dont have to be concerned about the enzymes as thats their only job (that im aware of) .but all in all they aid in the digestion of low carb, high protein foods. you just pop one (mine are chewable) after each meal. since im eating 4 meals a day i only pop one after one or two meals...depending when i remember!!
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blackcal
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Posted: 25 March 2008 12:55 am |
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Hiker wrote: BalkCal and Anyar, what are the enzymes tablets suppose to do? What brand at GNC or do you just get there brand? If so do I need to know anything when I get there? Have either of you read anything on these? I am just hesitant to ingest anything. I am really kind of a big baby on that issue, I think I've just heard so many horror stories they have scared me off a little.
Hiker
Hi Hiker,
I don't know that much about digestive enzymes. I do know that any kind of an enzyme is supposed to stimulate some process; with digestive enzymes, they help facilitate digestion.
There are a lot of different digestive enzymes. Pineapple  contains a lot of bromelain, which is a certain type of digestive enzyme. Some process fat, others carbohydrates, and still others, protein.
I don't want to do any advertising, but the digestive enzymes I got recently was GNC Brand Multi-Enzyme Formula. I picked this one because it has a lot of different enzymes and I only have to take two capsules a day with it. Some enzymes have to be taken with every meal; I avoided those. I've been taking them for a few days now. It's too early to tell if I have lost anything with them, but they don't appear to be doing any harm. Actually, right now I feel great, for whatever reason.
Hope this helps a little.
Blackcal
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blackcal
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Posted: 25 March 2008 01:43 am |
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Anyar wrote:
Actually, I'm never hungry.
So switching from that to 6 meals per day, I'm never hungry.
Anyar, It's really great that you don't get that hungry. That must really help. Sometimes I do get hungry, but I think I'm still learning portion control - what I should eat versus what I would really like to pile on the plate. I have to ask, what is it exactly that you are using for coffee creamer, and how much of it do you use? Whatever it is that you are doing, it seems to be working. Blackcal
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Anyar
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Posted: 25 March 2008 03:41 am |
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Well, today I have restarted Day #8 of Beyond Calories because I was pretty bad yesterday during Easter dinner. I did work out today. Spent 55 minutes on the treadmill and did some weight lifting. So I hope that makes up for the cake, dressing, macaroni & cheese, and coffee with Hazelnut flavoring that I had yesterday.
As I previously mentioned, I don't feel as if I'm losing weight. However, I am definitely losing inches.
Blackcal: I use either Carnation "Low-fat" or "Fat-Free" creamer. Cream in my coffee is my biggest downfall. Love lots of cream and sugar. But I got off the sugar (because of the diet) and started using the artificial sweetner, Equal.
Also, did taking the enzymes seem to help your food digest better? Haven't started taking them, but they were highly recommended.
Hiker: I think jcjon22 and blackcal did a good job of explaining this "enzyme" thing. I know little about taking enzymes. I first heard about this in an early post in this thread where it helped someone to digest their food much better. Even seemed to help contribute to the weight loss. I'm gonna buy some -- just haven't gotten around to it. I currently have some Papaya that I bought last year, but as I mentioned before they are extremely sweet and don't think they will be good on this diet. These links were provided to me:
From Apartian: http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/catalog/product/default.aspx?stocknum=1836
From Sunshine: DigestActiv from http://www.iherb.com
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Anyar
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Posted: 25 March 2008 02:17 pm |
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The Challenge is On!!
Under the "General Discussion" thread, we talked about starting a new thread called "Meet our FL4I Members".
I challenge everyone to post your pic and tell a little story about yourself (your interests, your goals, your kids, etc.).
I suggest, for privacy reasons, that you do not post your name and/or email address on the thread to avoid email spam.
Hope you come introduce yourself.
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Hiker
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Posted: 25 March 2008 08:36 pm |
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Anyar, just wanted to mention, if you're a sugar lover you might want to try Splenda  . It really is much better tasting and most things I've read about say it is safe. One of the best things is it measures like sugar so it works in recipes, not that I ever cook but still...if I ever did it would work .
Hiker
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Anyar
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Posted: 25 March 2008 10:23 pm |
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Hey, Hiker:
Actually, I used to use Splenda until my cousin, who works for a well known pharmaceutical company told me not to. Apparently, they discovered some things about Splenda. Having had cancer once, I decided to stop using it but I do like it much better than Equal.
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Anyar
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Posted: 25 March 2008 10:24 pm |
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| Will, I think many of us misbehaved a little during Easter. Just hang in there and stick with it. You'll be okay!!
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Hiker
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Posted: 25 March 2008 10:40 pm |
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Anyar wrote: Hey, Hiker:
Actually, I used to use Splenda until my cousin, who works for a well known pharmaceutical company told me not to. Apparently, they discovered some things about Splenda. Having had cancer once, I decided to stop using it but I do like it much better than Equal.
Anyar, Oh boy, it's always something itsn't it. Just goes to show we really should eat foods in thier more natural state. I
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blackcal
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Posted: 26 March 2008 12:52 am |
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Anyar wrote: Also, did taking the enzymes seem to help your food digest better? Haven't started taking them, but they were highly recommended. Anyar, I can't tell if they are doing anything yet. I've been taking them for less than a week. I'll know more in a few days, and I'll let you know. Blackcal.
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Will68
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Posted: 26 March 2008 10:15 am |
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Thanks Rayna
I afraid I didn't stick to plan but did try my utmost. I posted the whole story in the general forum so i won't repeat here.
Here is what ate yesterday doing the BC for part of the day.
Meal#1 - 7.30am/ mango and strawberries.
Meal#2 - 9.45am/ macadamia and cashews.
Meal#3 - 12pm/ apple and strawberries.
Meal#4 - 4pm/ turkey slices and cheese slices
Lots of water not sure how much though. Well this is where it ends after this my day went further downhill then it already was....so I won't mention what esle I ate but it wasn't BC friendly.
Hope to refocus soon but I don't think it will be this week. Sometimes I get so frustrated with everything and wonder why is it so #%@&! hard to lose and keep this weight off. Well enough tonight i've just got back from soccer training with my ys and he still has homework to finish, but I just needed to touch base with everyone.
Night 1 without my os .
Will68
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sunshine
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Posted: 26 March 2008 07:26 pm |
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Will...completely understandable....having to rush around and then sending an unwell son to camp...that would be a hard day to get through! You'll be ok and be able to regroup soon. You have been doing really well until the holidays, kids home, goodies all around and an upended schedule threw off your rhythm...you'll find your rhythm again and be glad to get back to the plan when you are ready. Sometimes the emotions and mind have to catch up before the body wants to cooperate. You'll get there. Just get going again when you can...we are all here for you!
I personally had a tough weekend...I was iffy yesterday... but feel strong again today...so I can truly understand...that some days are fairly easy and others are harder than expected...and some days we just lose our grip temporarily.
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Anyar
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Posted: 26 March 2008 07:38 pm |
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Day 10 of Beyond Calories!!
Well, today is Day 10. Got on the scale this morning and to my dismay only lost about 3lbs. (15 lbs total).
Then I thought to myself, after posting a reply to another FL4I member about the use of condiments and seasonings, that I've been subconsciously using all types while on Beyond Calories.
Knowing that BC is really much more restrictive than DG, I've been using hot sauce salt, pepper, onion/garlic powder, cajun seasonings, etc.
Guess it's that Creaole/Cajun in me that forces me to do it! 
So, I've decided not to take any cheat days -- rather just keep going until I hit my weight loss goal. I really do want some ice cream, though, but I'm gonna keep at it! 
Won't let the 3 lb loss persuade me from achieving my goal.
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Hiker
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Posted: 26 March 2008 09:09 pm |
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Hi Anyar, I am on day 10 also but I am not weighing myself until tomorrow morning. I have already decided to stay on it through Friday and then take 2 days of (being cautious I hope) and then get back on for another 10. I feel like I have lost but who knows. I like this a lot better than DG so I am going to stick with it unless...I HAVE GAINED  oh my god, if that happens I will be upset . Well I'd better go out for my walk so I may be sorry. I have been so good about not weighing myself until I complete the cycle it has been torture for me but I am almost there. I may be up at 3am to weigh myself but as long as it's after 12 pm I made it. This may be the longest I've gone without weighing myself in 20 years!! I'll post tomorrow, good or bad.
Oh, yeah, I plan to post on the meet the FL4I site, I just need to get a picture, I usually don't do pictures so it's not easy for me but I am looking at it as a growth step  .
Hiker
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sunshine
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Posted: 26 March 2008 11:39 pm |
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Hiker...congrats on letting go of the scale for a whole cycle ...you are changing your thinking to match the new shape you will soon have....be sure to check with the inches or too tight clothes as another measurement...not just the numbers on the scale. For being a daily weigher...you have just accomplished a HUGE thing by going this long. It is ok to weigh daily once the scale loses its power over you...and you can be ok with the ups and downs...knowing that it is normal to fluctuate and that what really counts is the way you are eating and excercising each day to reach your goal.
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Anyar
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Posted: 27 March 2008 12:56 am |
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Hiker wrote: Hi Anyar, I am on day 10 also but I am not weighing myself until tomorrow morning. I have already decided to stay on it through Friday and then take 2 days of (being cautious I hope) and then get back on for another 10. I feel like I have lost but who knows. I like this a lot better than DG so I am going to stick with it unless...I HAVE GAINED oh my god, if that happens I will be upset . Well I'd better go out for my walk so I may be sorry. I have been so good about not weighing myself until I complete the cycle it has been torture for me but I am almost there. I may be up at 3am to weigh myself but as long as it's after 12 pm I made it. This may be the longest I've gone without weighing myself in 20 years!! I'll post tomorrow, good or bad.
Oh, yeah, I plan to post on the meet the FL4I site, I just need to get a picture, I usually don't do pictures so it's not easy for me but I am looking at it as a growth step .
Hiker
Hiker:
You're doing good. I'm also on Day 10. Decided not to take a break, just keep chugging along. Tried the dress on again today. It still zips but still too tight. I'm 3 weeks away from the wedding and starting to panic! Not sure if I should just go on a starvation diet for a week, or just stick this out. Sunshine is right. Although I haven't lost much over 3 weeks, I am able to get into a few clothes I haven't worn in some time. So be sure to use that as a second way of measuring.
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sunshine
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Posted: 27 March 2008 01:33 am |
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Rayna...are you trying to eat atleast 5 meals...I know it is hard with your schedule...but even if they are super mini meals...it will help you lose. Also raw almonds can speed fatloss and weightloss from what I have been reading. ..and they are an easy mini meal. You will get there!!...how much more room so you think you need...about an inch??? Do you like or eat fish?...it is a very good weightloss protein...I eat canned salmon from walmart with lemon juice and dill weed (I actually eat it cold) ...with Bushes Boston baked beans on the side and usually see a loss the next day. I'm rooting for you!!! You will look sooo good in that red dress with your coloring...just perfect for you!!
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Hiker
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Posted: 27 March 2008 10:44 am |
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Just wanted to let my fellow BC members know, today was the 11th day and I weighed myself this morning and I am down 8 lbs. I did a happy dance right at the scale. I am so pleased I am going to post this on the general thread too. I really am much happier with BC than DG. We're all different but for me this is much easier to live with. I also did cheat a little in that I used full fat salad dressing, I used it sparingly but I did use it.
Hiker
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Will68
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Posted: 27 March 2008 12:44 pm |
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Thanks so much for your post Sunshine....yes it has been difficult and I have decided to actually write this week off until his home tomorrow afternoon. I have been so tense and anxious and I reluctantly admit that i have been stress eating to compensate for my emotions. I feel a bit silly in away, I started this diary hoping it would refocus me and I promoted it to you all and instead its all gone pear shaped.
I will have a quick look around the general forum before I retire.
Will68
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Anyar
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Posted: 27 March 2008 05:21 pm |
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Will68,
Don't get discouraged. We all have fallen off and cheated at one point or another. I ended Day 10 yesterday. Could no longer tolerate not having SUGAR so I ate a piece of Easter cake at about 2:00am. As of today, I'm back on Day 1 of Beyond Calories with a few modifications. I'm restricting some of the higher fat content foods, and replacing them with lower fat foods from the 4 food groups. Hang in there with me. WE NEED YOU!!
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sunshine
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Posted: 27 March 2008 11:16 pm |
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WOW...Hiker...I am jumping up and down with you! That is amazing...you have found a great plan that works for YOU! What an inspiration...that is really a BIG LOSS for one cycle. Congrats
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Anyar
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Posted: 27 March 2008 11:48 pm |
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Howdy folks:
Sorry I haven't replied sooner but went on a late interview today.
Anyway, started Day #1 of BC. Now into my 4th cycle. Been going good so far.
Sunshine: Fish is my absolute favorite. That's typically what I eat on the diet, and I love nuts (almonds, macadamia -- you name it!). Got on the scale again today (even after eating that piece of cake at 2:00am) and I was down two more pounds as of 9:00am this morning. Weighed myself again this evening, that 2 pounds is NOW BACK!! Where did it go, and how did it get back? LOL Am I grabbing and losing pounds through some strange form of osmosis? If I can just drop 5-10 more pounds, I will be able to breathe in that dress. I'm keeping the faith!
Pounds, Pounds go away, come again some other day!!
Hiker: Would you like two of my pounds? That will only give you a 6lb loss, but that would still be good!! What do ya think?
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Hiker
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Posted: 28 March 2008 01:19 am |
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Anyar, thanks for the offer but I think I'll pass, I am sure I can find 2 lbs all on my own.
Hiker
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Will68
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Posted: 28 March 2008 01:51 am |
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Thanks Rayna
This forum is so encouraging. My son is home this afternoon. We will take him out for his favourite meal tonight and then hopefully I can get back into swing again of dieting.
Rayna yes we fall off the wagon but the important thing is we get back on. Well done on your 10 day completion....and deprivation is not the way to go with diets so in away doing the fl4i and bc is good because you do have those allocated days to eat whatever we want in modertion of course.....it gives us something to look forward too.
Thanks again
Will68
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sunshine
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Posted: 28 March 2008 04:03 am |
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Anyar...we all weigh afew pounds heavier each evening ...that is normal....those 2 pounds lost should show up again if you weigh when you wake up! Congrats on two pounds closer to breathing in that gorgeous red dress. NO MORE  girlfriend!!
I hope your interview went great! They'd be lucky to get you.
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Will68
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Posted: 28 March 2008 07:57 am |
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Just a quick update to say my boy is home.
Need I say more. We are meeting up with some other friends who went on camp for a fish and chip dinner my sons favourite. He is so tired but he also has his first soccer game tomorrow. Poor little thing he doesn't want to go but his dad said it is all part of life and has too.
Time to go and get ready.
Cheers for now.
Will68
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Anyar
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Posted: 30 March 2008 02:44 am |
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Hey, Will:
Just checking in to see how things are going. I'm so glad your baby is back home.
Sounds like that trip really wore him out!!
But, dad is right. He needs to get back into the mainstream of things.
Let us know how it's going. I'm still hanging in there!!
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Will68
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Posted: 30 March 2008 06:07 am |
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Hi Rayna
How are you? I have read through the general forum this morning and it is so busy with new members and lots of activity. Somebody must be spreading the word out there....maybe it's Lar...lol.
Yes my son is home and he did play soccer. We were all so tired yesterday and today I have been trying to catch up with washing and cleaning etc. No rest for the wicked so the saying goes.
How are you going with the BC? any losses recorded and how much time have you got till the wedding.
I have looked through the new thread....and I am pyching myself up to post a picture that is the bit that is off putting to me at the moment. I don't mind talking about myself its the photo thing....I know its silly and so many of you have done it, considering I am on the other side of the world and all.....I just need time.
I am also pysching myself to get with the program BC that is. We have School holidays in a week and the kids and I will be out and about alot....you know the story.
I know I sound like I am making excuses...but once you come off that wagon it can be bloody hard to get back on. I am allowed to say this????? too late now.
Thanks for checking in on me I do appreciate it.
Will68
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Rainbow
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Posted: 30 March 2008 08:50 pm |
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Hi Will
It is so difficult when you have young children. On the one hand you are so busy seems like you can move around enough to loose weight...then other side of that is, you are stressed, over tired, and on the go. It is hard to plan meals and eat the right food when you are under all of that stress. I have four others in my house that all eat differently than I do and it gets really difficult.
Two important things I have learned for myself over the years. I medicate with food when I am tired or stressed out and sometimes I dont eat at all, both not good for loosing weight. Times I have to just ask myself..okay am I wanting this because I am tired or wanting it to feel better, than ask myself..is it going to change my stress right now and for me... it just causes more stress because then I am angry at me.
One thing I started doing a few years back when I am in diet mode is to keep a small cooler in my car for water ( because I hate water and have to remember to drink enough) and keep a few snacks stuffed in my purse or cooler that I know I am able to eat if I am tied up somewhere.
The one thing that helps me also, when I am feeding everyone else, pizza, hamburgers fries, is to think about how healthy I am eating, the weight I am loosing, and how much better I will feel. Now that does not work all days, but sometimes it helps.
To get you back on track maybe figure out when is a good time or week for you to start back...is it when the kids are back in school, or out for the year?
We all eat emotionally otherwise we would not be on here..just have to find your motivator. Sometimes I just have to make small goals, like okay...if I can get through just this week I will stop, if I am not feeling better and or loosing. Then...if I can just make it through the 10 or 11 day cycle, I weigh and see what happens. I have a closet full of clothes right now I cant wear...that is helping motivate me right now 
I have thought about the BC but it seems for me right now too much food and choices to think about. That maybe overwhelming you right now with having little ones. I do tire of the DG but for me right now, it is easier, not much to think about.
I am pulling for you, sorry this is so long 
Looking forward to seeing your picture. Its great to have faces with all of our posts. I did not want to put my pic up either, so I put my kiddos up with me.
rainbow
Last edited on 30 March 2008 10:33 pm by Rainbow
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Anyar
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Posted: 30 March 2008 11:00 pm |
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Will68: I truly understand about the picture. The most anyone can do is cut your head off and stick it on someone else's body!! For me, that might not be a bad idea!
I would think that the BC diet would be much easier since you have children, because it allows for more choices than DG. After all, those days you don't feel like cooking, pull out a can of Baked Beans and feed the kids. The good thing, you can eat them too.
My BC diet is going okay. Not as promising as I originally hoped. Seems like I lost the most weight using the DG. I've lost about 18 lbs but it seems to fluctuate daily -- guess it's that hormonal thing we were talking about.
The dress zips, just still a little tight. Not sure why I'm not losing faster. I exercise daily, almost to the point of passing out. I'm hoping I wake up one morning next week, and I'll be down 10 more pounds. I'm thinking about switching back to DG next week to see what happens.
Rainbow: That exercise smiley is just too cute. I need that on my laptop just as a daily reminder.
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Anyar
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Posted: 30 March 2008 11:07 pm |
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Well, I wanted to provide everyone with an update on my BC diet.
Today, I am into Day #3 of BC, and my 4th cycle. Since joining FL4I late February, I have lost a total of 18 lbs. Seems that the most weight loss occurred while using the Diet Generator.
Got exactly 19 days before the wedding. The dress still zips, but still a little tight.
I'm exercising daily (walking, weights, aerobics). Just not sure why the weight isn't dropping off faster. But, I'm still hopeful that I'll wake up one day next week and will be 10 pounds lighter.
Since my most weight loss occurred using DG, I think this will be my last week on BC. So starting 4/6, I'm switching back to the DG diet.
Wish me luck, folks!!
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sunshine
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Posted: 31 March 2008 03:45 am |
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Anyar...18 pounds is actually awesome!!! Shaking up your metabolism with DG might be just the right thing with the wedding looming ahead. It seems when we switch things up alittle it gets things moving again. I'm proud of you bundling up and getting out to walk in the cold.....that ought to burn extra calories! brrrrrrrrr
SS
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Autumn0909
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Posted: 31 March 2008 09:01 am |
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Boy, eating 6 times a day on BC is really hard for me. Today was my second day of BC
and neither day have I hit eating 6 times. I was comfortable at 4 and 5 is doable if I really try, but 6  .
Sunshine - I added a few recipes to the recipe section. Most of them are only going to fit BC or days off.
Autumn
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Anyar
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Posted: 31 March 2008 09:32 am |
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Autumn0909 wrote: Boy, eating 6 times a day on BC is really hard for me. Today was my second day of BC
and neither day have I hit eating 6 times. I was comfortable at 4 and 5 is doable if I really try, but 6 .
Sunshine - I added a few recipes to the recipe section. Most of them are only going to fit BC or days off.
Autumn
Autumn:
6 meals/day was a tough one for me. This is my 3rd Cycle on BC. I have yet to eat 6 meals. The max for me is 5 and only if I get up early in the morning.
The BC rule book does say, "You should eat 4-6 meals per day (more than 3 meals is best)". So, if you don't get 6 meals in, you'll be okay. Just be sure to space them at least two hours apart.
Good luck.
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Autumn0909
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Posted: 31 March 2008 09:53 am |
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| Anyar - I would feel much more comfortable going back to 4 with an occasional 5th if I needed it. I am glad you told me that, I guess I didn't read it very well or I just saw 6 and assumed you had to eat all 6 meals. Now I can cut some of the fruit out, it is way too much for me.
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