starting over :(

dyannajoy

I am starting over on cycle 1 because I feel like I did a half assed job on cycle one first time around and an even worse start to cycle 2. Let's see if I can actually follow the rules this time around. I am such a rule breaker and that is not always a bad thing.......but in this case........does me no good. Hope I survive

Steph_135

Maybe treat the rules more like guidelines. The 1st cycle is tough for me. I've done it for the past 2 days, but today, I'm doing a day of cycle 2. I have lost 3.4 lbs (most likely water weight, but it makes me happy) and I'm on "day 3".

Chrisrardin

I am starting cycle 1 today after a failed attempt a few weeks ago. I can't promise I'll post everyday, but I am here to support!

Speazzy

I am starting over on cycle 1 because I feel like I did a half assed job on cycle one first time around and an even worse start to cycle 2. Let's see if I can actually follow the rules this time around. I am such a rule breaker and that is not always a bad thing.......but in this case........does me no good. Hope I survive

There is nothing wrong with half assed...it is better than no assed...no, wait that doesn't make sense. You know what I mean!! This diet is difficult especially the first week. I almost gave up on day 2!! But you made it all the way through cycle 1 (even if it was half assed)

This website had some really great recipe ideas...not all of them are "by the book", but most of the are pretty good. I am here if you need me...:happy:

http://thedoctorstv.com/TheDoctorsBoard1/posts/10116-CYCLE-1-RECIPE-LINKS

Lesvel

I am starting over on cycle 1 because I feel like I did a half assed job on cycle one first time around and an even worse start to cycle 2. Let's see if I can actually follow the rules this time around. I am such a rule breaker and that is not always a bad thing.......but in this case........does me no good. Hope I survive

Hey Girl what is with the sad face and negative talk!! You know better than that!! LOL! In all seriousness...this diet plan is a real challenge, I didn't stick with it, but I certainly don't think of it as a failure...on the contrary...I feel like it was the path to better eating and a lifestyle change. We women beat ourselves up way too much. Try to focus on the positives...I bet you've still eaten better than you had been before.

I try to set both longer term goals as well as daily goals to keep focused on what I want. I have a fabulous suit in a size 8 (and a small 8 at that) that I want to wear back to work...it's hanging in my closet so I see it every day and I LOVE it so it's good motivation. I have another dress I want to wear to a friend's wedding in August. Today, I am focusing on how good I feel when I eat well and get some exercise in...I did my weights this morning and had a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack today so far.

trishDC

dyannajoy - Good luck with incorporating more of the 17 day guidelines. Be sure you take in enough calories, because that's where I struggled (and felt like crap) at the beginning. I'm now using some low-carb protein shakes to help ensure I hit 1200 each day.

dyannajoy

Maybe treat the rules more like guidelines. The 1st cycle is tough for me. I've done it for the past 2 days, but today, I'm doing a day of cycle 2. I have lost 3.4 lbs (most likely water weight, but it makes me happy) and I'm on "day 3".

yeah that is basically what I did.......but didn't seem to work really well.......

You are doing very well though!!!!

dyannajoy

I am starting over on cycle 1 because I feel like I did a half assed job on cycle one first time around and an even worse start to cycle 2. Let's see if I can actually follow the rules this time around. I am such a rule breaker and that is not always a bad thing.......but in this case........does me no good. Hope I survive

There is nothing wrong with half assed...it is better than no assed...no, wait that doesn't make sense. You know what I mean!! This diet is difficult especially the first week. I almost gave up on day 2!! But you made it all the way through cycle 1 (even if it was half assed)

This website had some really great recipe ideas...not all of them are "by the book", but most of the are pretty good. I am here if you need me...:happy:

http://thedoctorstv.com/TheDoctorsBoard1/posts/10116-CYCLE-1-RECIPE-LINKS

yeah I am not sure about half assed being better than no assed :laugh: BUT maybe.......I am just feeling so discouraged as I only lost 4 lbs on cycle 1 and so far on cycle two I have GAINED 2 of those pounds back:sad:

I will keep on trying though oh and I did find the website that you posted and it is a GREAT one!! thanks!!

dyannajoy

I am starting over on cycle 1 because I feel like I did a half assed job on cycle one first time around and an even worse start to cycle 2. Let's see if I can actually follow the rules this time around. I am such a rule breaker and that is not always a bad thing.......but in this case........does me no good. Hope I survive

Hey Girl what is with the sad face and negative talk!! You know better than that!! LOL! In all seriousness...this diet plan is a real challenge, I didn't stick with it, but I certainly don't think of it as a failure...on the contrary...I feel like it was the path to better eating and a lifestyle change. We women beat ourselves up way too much. Try to focus on the positives...I bet you've still eaten better than you had been before.

I try to set both longer term goals as well as daily goals to keep focused on what I want. I have a fabulous suit in a size 8 (and a small 8 at that) that I want to wear back to work...it's hanging in my closet so I see it every day and I LOVE it so it's good motivation. I have another dress I want to wear to a friend's wedding in August. Today, I am focusing on how good I feel when I eat well and get some exercise in...I did my weights this morning and had a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack today so far.

yes you are right.......we ARE way too hard on ourselves........just feeling a little (or alot) discouraged today. Gained back 2 of the 4 I lost and I have had no grains or starchy veggies for over 3 weeks!! couldn't I have been enjoying myself and done the same thing!:grumble:

So yes time for a change of attitude and trying to follow the program better. I will NOT give up this time........

I love the goals you are shooting for! can't wait to see pics of you in that gorgeous suit!:flowerforyou:

dyannajoy

dyannajoy - Good luck with incorporating more of the 17 day guidelines. Be sure you take in enough calories, because that's where I struggled (and felt like crap) at the beginning. I'm now using some low-carb protein shakes to help ensure I hit 1200 each day.

not a problem with taking in enough calories But I too do a protein shake for breakfast each morning as I cannot handle solid food before noon. I will keep on.......thanks for the encouragement!

rayne78

Dyanna, good luck with your restart! Sorry to hear you were disappointed with your results, but glad to hear you are sticking with it. I wouldn't recommend restarting again after this time though, for fear of losing interest with the restricted diet, and Dr Moreno has put the cycles in place for a reason. Good for you though, willing to plow through 2 cycles of cycle 1 in a row (essentially), I'm not sure I could do it. By the end of cycle 1, I am usually good and ready for beef and starches! I am going to have a delicious steak tomorrow!! I can't wait!

dyannajoy

Dyanna, good luck with your restart! Sorry to hear you were disappointed with your results, but glad to hear you are sticking with it. I wouldn't recommend restarting again after this time though, for fear of losing interest with the restricted diet, and Dr Moreno has put the cycles in place for a reason. Good for you though, willing to plow through 2 cycles of cycle 1 in a row (essentially), I'm not sure I could do it. By the end of cycle 1, I am usually good and ready for beef and starches! I am going to have a delicious steak tomorrow!! I can't wait!
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well not sure what I am doing at this point! :laugh: but I am basically doing just low carb. I did measure this morning and have lost a few inches......so that is encouraging! so I will keep on keeping on! Enjoy your steak!!! And tell me again when you get a chance your weight loss story.......thanks!! :flowerforyou:

Speazzy

Dyanna - thought about you today...wondering how day 1 was going for you??? I am glad to hear that you lost some inches. Sometimes the scale can be an enemy or a friend. I have a love/hate relationship with our scale! Be proud of what you accomplished, take a deep breath, forgive yourself, and continue to do your best!!

dyannajoy

Dyanna - thought about you today...wondering how day 1 was going for you??? I am glad to hear that you lost some inches. Sometimes the scale can be an enemy or a friend. I have a love/hate relationship with our scale! Be proud of what you accomplished, take a deep breath, forgive yourself, and continue to do your best!!

awww thanks sweetie! I am doing well for the past few days and hanging in there! I will continued forward and I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!
How are you doing? :flowerforyou:

stephanj

Hi buddies, can I join the support group lol? I did really awesome in June and then it all went south on a camping trip. I lost 6, gained 2 back. Dying to get back to it!!!

jmoralesx5

It might just take you a couple times of this to be able to follow the rules. I might suggest you start with breakfast and a morning snack. Make the full effort to make those meals 100% according to the book. Next round add lunch and the afternoon snack. Don't get so down on yourself. You CAN do this, but there are many emotional and physical battles to conquer those are easier for some people than others.

emilybeatrice1

hi everyone! i'm starting today for the first time. i'm glad i found this group

stephanj

Hi :-)

OK, I am still struggling lol, but the weightloss really doesn't come unless I stick to the plan! I think I am having a ahrd time mentally, because I have a wedding to attend on Saturday and realistically I won't stick to it, so like why bother now? LOL I know that's a lame excuse.....