MaryS910 Member

Thanks for the help, y'all. The modifications help a lot but my ultimate goal is a "real" push-up, lol!

That would be my critique as well but I guess she is trying to keep us moving and get it all done in 30 minutes. I also wish she was a bit clearer on each exercise as far as when to inhale and when to exhale. I catch myself holding my breath! :happy:

Dr. Oz actually addressed this a few weeks ago as one of the myths he was debunking. He said your body doesn't know what time it is. I eat supper between 7 - 10 pm every night and it hasn't hurt me any.

Have you read Dr. Simeon's original book about the HCG protocol, "Pounds and Inches"? He explains that the hcg helps us to burn our abnormal fat stores that we already have in our body. Look at men who aren't on hcg or anything, they go on a diet and bam, lose faster than women and we attribute it to the fact that they…

Congratulations! I know the feeling as I hit it myself, yesterday!!!

ACV works in many ways but I think one of the things that it does as far as weight loss is that it helps you get rid of excess fluid that you have retained.

I think everyone on MFP can attest to the fact that if you're not vigilant after weight loss, no matter how you lose it, will result in gaining back all lost weight and then some! It sounds like your brother didn't do Phase 3, a 21 day period after the weight loss where you eat based on your BMI and learn to eat normally…

Thanks, Cat! The vitriol by some on MFP towards those interested in the HCG protocol or especially those who have had success on HCG, borders on ridiculous! I wonder if they attack those who had had gastric bypass surgery, a pretty extreme way to lose weight, with the same enthusiasm?

Congratulations!!

Thats true for EVERY diet, not just HCG. How many posts do you read on MFP that say something like "Last year I lost X amt of pounds but gradually put it back on so here I am again and I am going to do it right this time and keep it off!" Diets, as a rule, all fail long term. We start them with great intentions and say…

I would venture to bet that a year from now, most of the people on MFP will have regained some, if not all of their weight. Statistically, that is what happens, no matter how you lose it. People have the best of intentions to never regain the weight and slowly, ever so slowly, it creeps back. Look at the number of people…

The HCG protocol, as originated by Dr. Simeons in Italy in the late 1950s, calls for 500 calories per day, not 400. You still feel hunger, at least I do. I am learning to eat healthily. The diet consists of meat, vegetables and fruit, drinking lots of water, and preparing your food in a healthful way.

I can accept that with humans, I guess, but how would a DOG know about the placebo effect? Veterinary homeopathy is becoming more and more widespread. People said the same thing about chiropractic treatments and accupuncture and now both are covered by most medical insurance. Look, I was as skeptical as you about…

How do you know that a year from now you won't be in the same position as your mother-in-law? Maintenance and consistency is difficult, no matter HOW you lose the weight.

For the record, once you stop any weight loss program, the weight comes right back on. How many of us know people who had gastric bypass or stapling and are now larger than they were prior to surgery? How many people diet and exercise and lose the weight then go back to their old habits and gain it all back plus more? This…

That's how all homeopathic remedies are formulated and they have worked for millions of people and their companion animals as well. So while YOU may find them a waste of money, they work. I have friends who have saved their dogs expensive vet treatment and added years to their lives using homeopathy. Homeopathic HCG works…

Those of you who are doing the HCG drops and still exercising, do you find your weight loss is slower? The manager of the gym where I work out is selling Homeopathic HCG and suggests an 800 calorie diet while working out instead of the 500 calorie diet and no working out. If you are doing the 800, what foods are you…

I have never heard of that brand. Being new to Greek yogurt, my fav so far is Chobani. I didn't care for the Dannon at all.

What do y'all recommend wearing to the gym? I usually wear men's basketball shorts and a T shirt but it certainly isn't flattering, especially when doing free weights in front of the mirror. I can't really see the muscles in my arm when I exercise to make sure I am doing it right. But what looks good when you are size…

He's a guy. I'd buy myself flowers and put them in the middle of the dining room table in a lovely vase with a card that says CONGRATS!

I never thought of that. Can you recommend any in particular that they have, ones that don't involve a lot of dancing?

It depends on where you live. I found mine on Craigslist. She charges $35 per hour and I work out with her twice a week. She also logs in here and comments on my food choices, etc. I have seen some who charge $200 or $250 per month and they usually give you a discount if you work out with a buddy and they can train you…

Wow, just 26 days? What do you eat? Can you give us an idea of your diet and exercise regime? Did they do an A1C and if so, what was it? Again, Congratulations!

Skinny Margaritas are my drink of choice right now. It's Tequila and Lime juice and Agave nectar (replaces the sugary mix) Forgo the salt on the rim so you won't retain fluid and you'll be under 100 calories. Most alcohol has a low glycemic index but is high in calories, especially when mixed with other things. Drinking…

Glad to see you came out of Lurk Mode! You lost 25 lbs in two months? That's amazing! Congratulations!

Yes, i gave up red meat and haven't had any. I'm not going to have any until after my next doctors appt as I want to see if my cholesterol came down any. I dont feel any different and it didnt help me as fas as weight lost as I only lost 6 pounds.

17 lbs? Wow, congratulations and welcome to MFP! I have been doing this for about a month and have only lost 6.4, despite exercising with a trainer, eating fairly healthy, etc. I have stayed under my calorie goal with the exception of 2 days. I am so envious of people like you who can drop weight like that. Again,…

If you weigh 130 and 4/10 of a pound, you would need to lose 1 4/10 pound (1.4) to weigh 129 There are 10 tenths in a pound. The digital scale just gives you a more accurate reading instead of rounding up or down or having you guess where the line on an old type scale is. If you weigh 120.4, that is almost 120 and a half…

I'm 52 years old, 5'9" and would like to get down to about 165. I feel like it's a realistic number, given my age, and would put me about in a size 10 since I am working out. I got down in the 140 range some years back and my neck and arms looked sort of skeletal and my head looked big, lol! Like everyone else, I am sure I…

That happened to me, too! I had lost 4, then gained one back which was a puzzlement to me. Today I got on the scale and had lost 2. Go figure. Hang in there!!!!