charity-crafter

Has anyone tried the "Shrink Yourself" program?

I read the book and found it very good and I was considering signing up but I really want to get an honest review of it first.

It cost ~$129 for I think it's a 12 week program. It's supposed to help with the "why we eat when we are not hungry" more then what to eat.

My dh is almost under weight even though he eats what ever he wants. When I went on my big diet and lost ~50 pounds, he lost 15 without even trying because I was cooking completely different meals for us. He just starting walking at lunch.

I think this time I want to lose the weight permanantly. I want this to be a lifestyle change instead of a diet.

Rita's mom

Missy it is funny you asked that question, I was just making a mental list of things that are easier now that I have lost some weight the other day. I am trying to get myself back on track the way I was in past months. Just reminding yourself of the improvements and small victories you have made can really help keep you motivated.

I have only lost a little over 30 pounds so far but already I can tell I have more energy. Although I haven't really started alot of exercise yet I can tell I have more stamina than before. My feet hurt less, and ofcourse my clothes are so lose now. I remember worrying that when I washed my jeans and hung them to dry(no drying them in the dryer)I wouldn't be able to get them back on. I can bend over to put my shoes on without feeling like I can't breathe! My seat belt fits better too. I know there is a lot more but that is what comes to mind right now. But the best gift I got so far is on my birthday when I was drying my hair I looked into the mirror and realized this year is the first birthday in years that I can look in the mirror and say I have improved myself and am in better health than last year. That one was huge for me!:)

Well today is the first day I have the house to myself in a long time so I am off to work on decluttering this place again. It should be a nice, calm, productive day and easy to stay on track. YAY!

pnptrapp

Thanks everyone for the understanding shoulders! It's nice to have a place to go and know that others are totally understanding what you are going through!

My workout with Bill was a good kick in the pants this morning. I'm hoping it'll be just what I need to start dropping the weight! I'm going to talk to DH to see about signing up for mroe session over the summer to really see if I can't get something going!

I've also decided that I'm going to try, starting next week to make a meal plan for dinner for the whole week, trying to find dinners that can double for lunches on another day that week. Maybe that'll make it easier for meals in a pinch when the kids are hungry and yelling! :)

redkimba

Well - weighed in after a couple weeks of not doing so. Not too bad: didn't lose any weight, but didn't gain any either.

Time to get back on the horse & focus. :)

linz83

Wow. It took awhile to catch up on posts. phew
sounds like everyone is off to a good start for June!
This weekend was tough for me, we had a few cook outs, and went fishing, mother in law came, we finally had SUN!
It was fun and relaxing tho. . and thats what really matters most. :D
my hubby has been working out of state, so its been easy to keep snacks out of the house, and make healthy dinners, (he complains when we have chicken and brocoli 5X in a row. .. but children dont DARE)
My goal this week is to exercize more!
Thanks for all the motivation everyone! keep it up! :-D

Leann

Pam, lemme try to clarify.

First 17 day "Accelerate" cycle - limitations on food choices, all you can eat proteins, 2 yogurts, 2 fats, 2 fruits from list eaten before 2pm, tons of veggies from list.

Second 17 day "Activate" cycle - adds 2 'natural' carbs eaten before 2pm BUT . .
Dr. Mike calls it 'alternate fasting'. Day 2, and all other even numbered days of the Second cycle, you eat according to the First Cycle meals. On odd-numbered days, you add your natural carbs.

Third 17 day "Achieve" cycle - you eat according to this plan all 17 days. Food choices are expanded BUT protein portions are limited to the size of a kitchen sponge. You can also have your carbs after 2pm. Optional snacks are permitted. This is not recommended if you don't want your weight loss to slow down.

Fourth 17 day "Arrive" cycle - maintenance. You eat according to "Accelerate" food choices Mon - noon Friday. Then you can have your favorite foods - no more than 3 - over the course of the weekend. No buffets; pigfests, etc.

If you still have weight to lose after "Achieve", you begin with "Accelerate" again, going thru the cycles until you have reached your goal.

Exercise, lotsa water, and green tea daily on all cycles.

Does this help?

Leann

Pam, I don't run, I walk. Running killed my knees and I am trying to heal up and drop the extra weight before trying again.

We have been setting record highs for the past 2 weeks. It is just about unbearable to walk in 110 degree heat factor.

Thank you for your sweet words.

Leann

Thanks Irish. I had an awakening this weekend. On cycle 3, I am allowed one 100 calorie snack. I found Fudgsicles with 100 calories. Only problem, and a biggie for me, I don't wanna stop with one. And it shows in my weight! I'm not having any trouble with the 6 12-packs of Dr Pepper in the garage, and I hope I can talk my kid into finishing them before I do.

Leann

You are just too sweet!

Leann

It is a book. Heres a look...........(OH! I rhyme!)

http://www.amazon.com/17-Day-Diet-Do...7388650&sr=8-1

I found it at Barnes & Noble.