Charlene K

Thanks....you peeps are too kind. On the sf jello....only jello, no pudding. You can have four a day, 1 cup of broth...chicken or beef a day, and if you drink a ProJoe....it has to replace one of the four shakes a day. It takes 3 days to go into ketosis...you can only take in 50 or less carbs a day which is in the shakes and low fat milk if you use it for shakes. I would go buy the powder shake mis that has at least 20grams of protein per shake. They may have liquid made up. I don't like EAS. It has an aftertaste. Also, go buy some ketone strips and you can check everyday to see if you are in ketosis. You have to ask the pharmacist for them because they are behind the counter. Remember....it takes 3 days to get into ketosis and 3 bites of carbs to get out of ketosis. Ketosis is what tricks the body to lose weight rapidly. Also, be sure you drinks half your weight in fluid ozs. Now, you know what I know. I just saved you some $$$$$$$. HUGS!....on the weight loss!! Oh, one more thing......I use a Majic Bullet for my shakes. It is awesome. You can do 1/2c low fat milk with a cup of ice and the protein powder. SF Syrups or extracts add flavor.

Girl, I am no hero.......just a hard head. I wish I had got it when I had my band surgery, but I believed the band was my majic pill. I am learning that I cannot continue to eat like I did before the band. I does not work. My DH had bypass last July. He has lost 90lbs and then in March he stalled. Now, watching me walk, shake and lose he has started eating right and walking. He has started losing again. The doctor wants him to lose 30 more lbs. As for me, I just revealed my struggle on the other thread and I will share it with my butterflies too. I started in 2008 weighing 307. I am 5'4"tall and was 5'4" wide wearing a 26-28. I lost after the band 70+ then stalled for many months. Then I started gaining.....and gaining. That is when I went on the supervised diet. So, as of today I weigh 227.....total 80lbs. I feel good about it, and I am looking forward to sharing, shaking(lol), and losing with my butterflies. HUGS!

I will let you know when I get there. Here is the fat and skinny on me. I haven't shared my weight because I couldn't stand to see it in print. I started at 307( I am 5'4") and went down 70+lbs....stalled, stalled........started gaining.......and gaining. So, that is when Dr. Davis suggested the supervised diet. Now, I am down to 227.....wearing a 16-18........breathe, okay, now.... that is my story. He wants me to learn how to eat right. That is the reason for the shakes......taking food out of the equation for at least 3 mos.

I had been eating chicken or fish once a day, and now I can't. He really only wants us to eat fish. He thinks most chicken have too many hormones and antibiotics in it. He said that is why young girls are maturing so fast. If they give the hormones to chickens to plump them up.......what is it doing to us? just saying.....that's my take on it.

Woohoo!!!!!!!......down 2!!!!!! My doctor and the nutritionist did not see eye to eye on his plan so she quit. Now he has dialed back the group to only shakes and sf jello. Boo! I have an appt with him next week to customize my plan to include fish or chicken once a day, meanwhile it is shakes and coffee with Pro Joe. Oh well, I am paying for this so I better follow the plan. Let us know how everyone is doing. HUGS!

Woo hoo!!!.......down 2! Linda thanks for sharing the pics.....adorable GD. Apples, will you be working everyday? Janet, when are you leaving? Well, I went to nutrition class. The doctor and nutritionist did not see eye to eye on his plan so she quit. Now we have a new program planner. He is dialing all of us back to only shakes and sf jello. Boo!!!! I made an appt with him next week to customize my plan. I want to eat fish or chicken once a day. I am going Monday night to find out what proteins are suitable for my new way of eating. He is having a support/seminar for all patients. Should be interesting. Okay,gang.....have a great evening!

Apples.......so good to see your posts....and you are doing so good. YUM! on the meal. I went to Bunco last night at the church. I won money for the most buncos.....rolled three dice all same #. I won 14bucks. Kinda felt weird winning money in the church, but the Catholic in me was happy(bingo!). I go to a baptist church, but you would not know it....we are definitely not traditional. Today I got a REAL facial. She used this new product on me and whew! my skin was like silk.....and my bags and sags where not bagging and sagging like usual. I have got to get some of that stuff. Laura K.....you are too funny about your new old man. Laura.....hope you find the right school for Nels. It is so important. Joyce.....I'm with you. Apples place sounds great, but no mosquitos JB.....WTG! Great.......I still use Livestrong to keep track of my daily food intake. You will get it off soon. Janet, here we talked about generators and A/C and your office went out. My DH bought ours for Katrina, but we didn't use it till Ike. It was a lifesaver! Weighing in tomorrow. Yikes!

WooHoo! For You!! That is encouraging. I will have to get one size bigger to accommodate my dang stomach and bat wings. One day, I get will them flattened. Weigh in tomorrow......I will check in!

Janet......I hear ya on the garage. I think Texas or the US store their $6,000 worth of junk in the garage while their $40,000+cars sit out in the weather. I know we set one of ours out. Thanks on the props. I am trying to keep it up. I walked 1 1/2 this morning. Plan on doing it this eve before I go play Bunco at the church. I haven't played in ten years, but it is a pretty mindless game......fun!!!

Great, all my life I have wanted a basement......we don't have them down here, and they would help with the tornadoes, but drown us in the hurricanes. When the Houston medical center basements flooded during a tropical storm it took them years to renovate and rebuild. Janet, I can live without food, but I cannot live without A/C. He!!, as long as I have my Magic Bullet.....I'm in good shape....I know how to live on protein shakes!!! lol

Joyce..What????? Vegas in October? I admit......I didn't read the last page, but DH and I are going in November. We paid for the tickets, room, and we are going to see LOVE. Poo! Maybe Southwest will have a special in October. Janet, you would be proud of me......I rode my bike for 30minutes and walked for 30. I swear, I felt like I was walking in a sauna. It was hot and humid at 6:30 this morning. Maybe I burned more calories. Julie, I was watching QVC and they had a heating pad for the neck and shoulders. It is made by Sunbeam. You might want to check it out. Great, I don't know about other parts of the country, but most houses down here have blinds. People come in and do the whole house for a reasonable price. We all have different shades of wood fence since Hurricane Ike. HOA didn't complain because we paid for it. Speaking of hurricanes......while watching QVC today DH saw the Today's Special and said it was a good price so I bought a portable A/C for hurricane season. We were without A/C for a couple of weeks because the generator won't run central air. So, now we are prepaid.....generator and a portable A/C.....It's all good! Jessica....like your tat! Eva, Thanks for asking about my mom......she is finally in her apartment. Her eyes are worse, but she won't let me purchase the low vision aid she needs. She had excellent hearing, but after the bout with pneumonia she can't hear too good. I hope it clears up. Cheri, now that I have been on shakes when I eat chicken I have to stand up to keep from sliming(yuk)! I don't think I could do this diet without the band. It does help. I hope this is my last month. I am ready for two meals, and two shakes a day. Okay, Gang......have a great evening. Oh, Julie, Prayers going up for your friend! Apples! How are you????

Arlene, hang in there with the heat and humidity and FM issues -- we had storms here this week and I was miserable too. But you're doing so great with your new program - so proud of you!! The weight will come off - but the less we need to lose the slower it becomes. Thanks Linda! I will have to check out the Recipes. I have a baby shower next week and I always like to make bar cookies....new recipes so people think I am a good cook. lol My newest recipe is crescent roll bar cookies. You put crescent roll dough on the bottom of 9x13...then almond cream cheese filling....another can of crescent roll dough on top.....bake, then drizzle with almond glaze. Apples.......are you on the mend? Great...... you have one of those neighbors?....."housewife of SLC"? lol Boy those housewives are so shallow. I guess it makes for good TV. I admit.....I have actually watched it when absolutely nothing is on. Phyl.....how is your son? Janet.....hope sister issues get resolved. Julie.....??? Joyce, you and DH are gems! I will check out the site. Gotta leave for my DGD's graduation. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Well, all I know is I don't like the tight spandex stuff unless you have a really slim midriff. I always buy 3/4 length sleeves because of my bat wings. Today I bought a sheer print with a tank underneath. I finally don't have a 2 in front of my size. 16-18. Now that is a miracle for me. My goal is 12. I have no illusions about being smaller. I have enough abdomen for three peeps. That is why I have to wear a larger size than I need. Another 50lbs and I am gonna have that sucker flattened!

I am feeling a lot better this afternoon. I just kept moving all morning. It is still storming here. I just might take a muscle relaxer tonight so I don't wake up. Jodi........Fire Island sounds like an awesome place. I know you will really enjoy the summer. Great.....so sorry you are having a tough time emotionally. I admire you being able to move so many times, but it is hard to leave the kids. How is your DD today? Joyce......enjoy your massage. What a blessing your DH is for helping out with the Special Olympics. Judy, Congrats on the part! My scale is still too! Apples, I am concerned......are you okay?

Charlene - How much have you lost since you been on this shake thing and how long has it been- you may just be hitting a plateau ... Did you have any extra's this past weekend - just keep doing what you are doing and it will come off.. Charlene....I just friended you on FB....cool. I actually just did a bunch of people. I think it's too overwhelming sometimes for me....too much stuff going on. You have been doing so well with the weight loss....it's just slowing down a bit and it will start again, don't worry. You have been doing fabulously. Janet......I think had I taken my earings off would have lost a lb. My doc had me double my exercise. I admit I have cut back to three shakes and then 4oz of chicken and lettuce, but actually I am eating less calories. I do think I have hit a plateau. I will just stay on plan and it will change next week. Eva, thanks for the props. I confirmed you this morning. I don't post except for my farmville stuff. Well, we had major storms move in at 1:48am this morning. How do I know?.....my FM kicked in and every place on my body hurt and is still hurting....even my toes. I should be a weatherman. Moving is the best thing so I will put on my pedometer today and get to stepping......slow......but stepping. Great, I hope your DD gets better. That is so painful, but hiatel hernia has a similar feeling except to me it does feel more like a heart attack. It is more localized . My gall bladder attacks went from the front to the back. Kinda like labor up high. Apples, how are you feeling? I hope everyone has a great day!

Booooooo!......I just got back from weighing. This is my first week with no weight loss. I did double my exercise. And I went to class.......No Dr. Garth .....no nutritionist. They forgot to tell me the class was canceled today. Oh well, I did talk to the new RN that is in charge of the weight loss classes. She is one of the patients in Dr Davis' episodes. The one who lost like 150lbs and had plastic surgery. Wow, she looks good. I like talking to someone who understands the struggle of weight loss. Laura, good idea on the cake. I pray for your dad when you mention him in your post. I hope we get good news on his PET scan. Oh Phyl, how is your son? Is he the son in OK? I hope you post soon......praying for you and him. MLW......Congrats! on your banding. 600 cals.....and an hour walk. Make sure you are getting enough nutrition. Your body will think you are starving, weigh loss will slow down. You have done great so far. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Apples, How did the dental appt go? Julie, where are you? Janet.....I got to 70 on farmville and that is as far as the levels go.......I am still gonna play. I might have to go back to farmtown and spruce up the place. Judy, I am so happy for you and your success. What is the book about? Okay, gang I better get busy and put some steps on my pedometer. Later!

I second that!!!!!!!!!Congrats!!!!

Great, glad you made it to Utah safe and sound!

I bought New Lifestyle shakes about three years ago before my band. I did not like them, but at that time I didn't like any protein shakes. I have since acquired a taste for shakes. I never tried their bars or hot drinks. Congrats on the 10lb loss!

Crzyt, don't apologize........I know just how you feel. I gained 10lb before going on this plan. I wanted a sleeve, but Dr. Davis told me to rest the band and go on this shake thing. Sometimes you just have to get rid of the stress to focus on the band. Hopefully, you will get a few weeks this summer to get back on track. You haven't gained.......Great!!!!

Hey Gang.......I hope y'all all had a great weekend. I went to GD's soccer game and then chilled the rest of the weekend except for walking and riding my bike. I watched the marathon on the History Channel......AMERICA , THE STORY OF US. Tonight is the last episode. It covers from the pilgrims to now....awesome series. I did really good on food this weekend except for a few crackers and some veggies. I did not eat anything sweet.....I did make good choices. I have to weigh in a couple of day. I hope I lost a lb. Jessica.....yep, I think the ankle would be an ideal spot. Eva and Laura K.......I admire anyone who likes to weed and plant. I love my flower beds, but I had them done. I did buy the flowers.....begonias......red, white, and pink.

I hope all of you had a great weekend. I just kinda chilled. I even watched an old WWII movie and the marathon of America the Story of Us. If any of you get the opportunity ....it is an awesome series. It is on the History channel. Tonight is the last episode. It covers from the pilgrims up to now. Well, I have been walking in the morning and riding my bike in the afternoon. I still haven't achieved 6000 steps except one time. That is a lot of steps. One....... thanks for the support. We are here for you too. Lots.....I am sorry you have to go through another surgery. You have done so well. I hope your DH finds employment soon. Glad you checked in. I sure hope I lose a lb this Wednesday. I did eat some veggies yesterday and a few crackers. I know.....but hey I didn't go for anything sweet. I am making better choices these days. Kimaly......give us an update tomorrow.

Evening Ladies, I had my surgeon appt this morning. I lost 14 pounds in 4 weeks! We were both very excited. He said he would do a fill if I wanted and after discussing it with him I decided I didn't want one. I am doing great and would hate to get too tight and set myself back. Plus I would like to save it for a rainy day. In case I hit a platue. Just about everyone in the office came in to say how great I was doing. It feels good to finally have some success with my weight after fighting it for years. Congrats Jessica! Awesome weight loss!

Eva, thanks on the props. I am staying home this weekend except for going to my GD's soccer game. I went to the Dr Davis today to get my pep talk. He is teaching our class next week. I just love him. He told me that if I cook chicken to be sure and get the hormone free. I started buying hormone free a few years ago because I think that is one reason our society is so unhealthy. If it makes chickens fat then it is bound to make us fat. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Weekend! Don't forget to fly your flag!

Yeah, this shake diet is tough at times. I don't know how much I have to lose before I go on food. I think I would have given up by now if I didn't have the support here and on LBT. Y'all keep me going! I hope everyone has a great weekend! Shrink......I hope your DH lands a his dream job!