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  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    It may be too early to report this but the I believe the Slingshot worked....down a couple pounds this morning. Will confirm later this weekend !

    Awesome
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    It may be too early to report this but the I believe the Slingshot worked....down a couple pounds this morning. Will confirm later this weekend ! /quote
    That's great! :-)
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Thanks DB!
  • Dharma143
    Dharma143 Posts: 8 Member
    I am on week two of carb cycling. I lost almost half a pound the first week, and gained it back this past week. I cannot get the scale to budge successfully. I am in my mid forties and weigh 130. At 5'1" I feel better around 115. I strength train and cardio walk. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Dharma, I would love to help but need more info.....first off, what do you think went wrong ? Second, How was your macros ? Water ?, Let's start there and see if we can help you figure it out?

  • eemaries
    eemaries Posts: 3 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm new to carb cycling and today is my first day of the Chris Powell Method. :# Feeling optimistic but skeptical so I was happy to find you here!
  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    sarahruss2 wrote: »
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    It may be too early to report this but the I believe the Slingshot worked....down a couple pounds this morning. Will confirm later this weekend !

    Wow! I know everyone is different, but can you please tell (remind) me what cycle you were doing and how long you did the slingshot for (a full week?).

    I do classic but Fri thru Sunday are the tough days. I'm a sugar addict so for now I'm teaching myself to eat yogurt and fruit in place of the sweets
  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    I didnt pin these since I wasnt sure about all the recipes http://www.familycircle.com/health/weight-loss/diet-plans/mini-meals-weight-loss-diet-plan/[/ii ]
  • Dharma143
    Dharma143 Posts: 8 Member
    Pwrfl1, I average 8-12 glasses of water a day. How do you correctly figure macros? I cannot figure what will work.i am starting fresh today low carb.
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    eemaries wrote: »
    Hi everyone. I'm new to carb cycling and today is my first day of the Chris Powell Method. :# Feeling optimistic but skeptical so I was happy to find you here!
    . Welcome and we are glad you found us !!!

  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Thanks DB , lots a good ones in the article! So this is the week you get measured for work ?! Let us know how it goes! How was you weekend , were you able to stay on track better ??
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Tiff- How is your adjustment to your meds going ?
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Laura- 6 days till your costume reveal, how are you feeling ? I bet you look terrific !
  • tiffkittyw
    tiffkittyw Posts: 366 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Tiff- How is your adjustment to your meds going ?

    It's going better than I expected. I lost a pound last week. I googled reviews on the medication and many people have gained weight so I was concerned for a moment :smile:
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    tiffkittyw wrote: »
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Tiff- How is your adjustment to your meds going ?

    It's going better than I expected. I lost a pound last week. I googled reviews on the medication and many people have gained weight so I was concerned for a moment :smile:
    . That's fantastic ! Very happy to hear that ! Are you low carving today ?

  • tiffkittyw
    tiffkittyw Posts: 366 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    tiffkittyw wrote: »
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Tiff- How is your adjustment to your meds going ?

    It's going better than I expected. I lost a pound last week. I googled reviews on the medication and many people have gained weight so I was concerned for a moment :smile:
    . That's fantastic ! Very happy to hear that ! Are you low carving today ?

    Today I am high carb, I've been doing low carb on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's.
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Slingshot update : Worked for me, lost 2.4..... The scale moved for me, but to be really sure about this process, I think the next couple of weigh ins will give a clearer picture. :) Feeling pretty good today!
  • tiffkittyw
    tiffkittyw Posts: 366 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Slingshot update : Worked for me, lost 2.4..... The scale moved for me, but to be really sure about this process, I think the next couple of weigh ins will give a clearer picture. :) Feeling pretty good today!

    I'm happy to hear it works. I will be eating at maintainance Thanksgiving weekend while I visit my parents in Las Vegas. I hope I lose weight and don't gain that week.
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Tiff- Sounds like a great plan for Thanksgiving....I think I will do the same. Thank you for reminding me to plan ahead for that heavily calorie laden holiday !! (:
  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Thanks DB , lots a good ones in the article! So this is the week you get measured for work ?! Let us know how it goes! How was you weekend , were you able to stay on track better ??
    Weekend was great. I stuck to yogurt , kashi go lean and banana as my sweet treats plus I found some Cinnamon popcorn that helped too. Screening is Thurs am @ 7:15 so I'm trying to keep low carb and low sodium till then just to see if that helps.
    Awesome loss with the slingshot BTW! :)
  • sybabe35
    sybabe35 Posts: 99 Member
    edited October 2015
    Omg, I am craving loaded fries so bad right now, but my rewards meal isn't until tomorrow! The craving is so bad I'm thinking of reasons to have it tonight, half an hour before I go to bed!!
  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    sybabe35 wrote: »
    Omg, I am craving loaded fries so bad right now, but my rewards meal isn't until tomorrow! The craving is so bad I'm thinking of reasons to have it tonight, half an hour before I go to bed!!

    Try having some protein a along with a big glass of water and head off to bed.
  • sybabe35
    sybabe35 Posts: 99 Member
    Db8688 wrote: »
    sybabe35 wrote: »
    Omg, I am craving loaded fries so bad right now, but my rewards meal isn't until tomorrow! The craving is so bad I'm thinking of reasons to have it tonight, half an hour before I go to bed!!

    Try having some protein a along with a big glass of water and head off to bed.

    Thanks for the encouragement Db! I took a shower and went to bed. I woke up and did some core exercises (9 minute missions). My craving has died down. I'm looking forward to the comedy show tonight with some loaded fries. I'm going to try to restrain from eating the entire plate!
  • SpectacuLaura
    SpectacuLaura Posts: 144 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Laura- 6 days till your costume reveal, how are you feeling ? I bet you look terrific !

    Well after trying on my costume, I'm feeling a little better about it. Still have some insecurities of course, but I'm getting super excited and I'm going to rock it no matter what!
  • SpectacuLaura
    SpectacuLaura Posts: 144 Member
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Slingshot update : Worked for me, lost 2.4..... The scale moved for me, but to be really sure about this process, I think the next couple of weigh ins will give a clearer picture. :) Feeling pretty good today!

    That's great!! Glad it worked out for you :)
  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    sybabe35 wrote: »
    Db8688 wrote: »
    sybabe35 wrote: »
    Omg, I am craving loaded fries so bad right now, but my rewards meal isn't until tomorrow! The craving is so bad I'm thinking of reasons to have it tonight, half an hour before I go to bed!!

    Try having some protein a along with a big glass of water and head off to bed.

    Thanks for the encouragement Db! I took a shower and went to bed. I woke up and did some core exercises (9 minute missions). My craving has died down. I'm looking forward to the comedy show tonight with some loaded fries. I'm going to try to restrain from eating the entire plate!
    Awesome! And the best part is you earned it! Enjoy!
  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    SpectacuLaura wrote: »
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Laura- 6 days till your costume reveal, how are you feeling ? I bet you look terrific !

    Well after trying on my costume, I'm feeling a little better about it. Still have some insecurities of course, but I'm getting super excited and I'm going to rock it no matter what!
    . Good for you ! I'm sure you are going to rock it, and more importantly have loads of fun !

  • pwrfl1
    pwrfl1 Posts: 673 Member
    Db8688 wrote: »
    pwrfl1 wrote: »
    Thanks DB , lots a good ones in the article! So this is the week you get measured for work ?! Let us know how it goes! How was you weekend , were you able to stay on track better ??
    Weekend was great. I stuck to yogurt , kashi go lean and banana as my sweet treats plus I found some Cinnamon popcorn that helped too. Screening is Thurs am @ 7:15 so I'm trying to keep low carb and low sodium till then just to see if that helps.
    Awesome loss with the slingshot BTW! :)
    . Thank you ! Sometimes you just have to trust the process...anyways, I'll be thinking about you Thursday ! I'm sure you will rock the tests !

  • Db8688
    Db8688 Posts: 186 Member
    I was feeling down the other day and made the comment to my daughter that I was tired of struggling and not seeing results. Her reply was "But mom you have seen the kind cf results you get if you stop working out." Smart girl! I'm working harder now and paying attention to what and how I eat.
  • sarahruss2
    sarahruss2 Posts: 23 Member
    eemaries wrote: »
    Hi everyone. I'm new to carb cycling and today is my first day of the Chris Powell Method. :# Feeling optimistic but skeptical so I was happy to find you here!

    How did the first couple of days go for you?
  • SpectacuLaura
    SpectacuLaura Posts: 144 Member
    Db8688 wrote: »
    I was feeling down the other day and made the comment to my daughter that I was tired of struggling and not seeing results. Her reply was "But mom you have seen the kind cf results you get if you stop working out." Smart girl! I'm working harder now and paying attention to what and how I eat.

    It's always nice to have someone give you a good dose of reality (especially if it's something you kind of already knew). It helps to get that kick-in-the-butt from an outside source sometimes :smile: You're doing great though, DB! No reason to feel down on yourself!

    Whenever I get too caught up in my own negative thoughts, I try to remind myself that this is not a race. There is no deadline. It's not a competition. Life is going to happen and I'm going to eat too many Fun Size Skittles sometimes and I'm going to do 12 reps instead of 15 some days at the gym and I'm going to enjoy myself at family gatherings and have one too many glasses of wine. Life is going to happen no matter how disciplined we are. Just gotta keep on trying and never give up. B)

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