RESULTS?

[snobles]

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO SEE RESULTS? JUST FEELING A LITTLE DISCOURAGED! I'VE BEEN GIVEING IT MY ALL, WE COMPLETLEY CHANGED OUR EATING HABBITS, PEOPLE AT WORK OFFER ME ALL KINDS OF TASTEY TREATS AT LUNCH, TWINKIES, CHOCOLATE CHUNK, COOKIES, BROWNIES, AND I PROMISE I'VE BEEN REALLY GOOD AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY OF IT! AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S TAKEN FOREVER TO SEE ANY RESULTS! HOW LONG DOES IT USUALLY TAKE?
THANKS,
STEPHANIE

[Doug Varrieur]

Don't be discouraged Steph, everyone is different. Are you enjoying the way you're eating? Is the food tasty? Enjoy it, stay under 20 carbs per day and don't worry. There's no going back now and I promise you if you're staying under 20 per day the weight WILL come off.

How is the rest of the family doing, husband, son ?

[katary]

   my biggest test so far....tonite was my daughters b-day party(14) and we went to my FAVORITE pizza place to celebrate...11 of us,all the pizza>>> cake>>> ice cream(again my favorite cookies and cream) and all i had was a freakin salad!!!!!!! i didnt cave OMG i cant believe i made it thru that!!!! 

                                   THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!

[kathywill61]

You are good!  I would have pulled the cheese, meat and veggies off the pizza and eaten it.

[beebs]

I carry food with me where ever I go. I keep gg bread and tortillas wrapped up and then when I go out I order a meat and/or salad and load my bread up with it. Some people laugh but hey Im the one who has lost 24lbs. and that's what I tell them when they laughed. They arent laughing anymore!!!

[snobles]

Hi Doug! We're all doing good! We were just a little discouraged. I know it took us so long to put the weight on, and it'll take a while to take it off. We were just wondering ;DWe LOVE all the different kinds of recipies, and the variety! We'll hang in there! Like I said, I've given up sugar. Aint no way I'm going back!
Thanks for the encouraging words!!,
Stephanie

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Steph, the next thing I want you to take a look at is portion sizes. Be honest and recognize wether your portion sizes are too large. You do this by following the 15 minute rule. I also want you to re-read the "When should you eat" chapter in the book and go through the exercise I outlined for you....it's time to get serious

[snobles]

Hey Doug. I understand what you're saying as far as portioning, and really, I have been portioning. When I work, latenights, I take with me
the Hormel, Completeats, dinners. It's got 28 carbs in them, no sugars, but at work, I honestly do a lot of running around constantly. Depending on how much overstock we have, sometimes I go up and down a flight of stairs, sometimes for 2hrs. straight. So I do get my share of excersize !! I think it's worse than a gym actually! (at least I don't have to wait in line to use the equipment?!)What's your opinion?
Thanks Doug!
Stephanie

[snobles]

Sorry Doug, forgot to ask, what are the correct portioning sizes??

[Doug Varrieur]

BINGO! I knew there was something going on with you that would become obvious over time. You're not following the program and that's why you're not dropping weight. Remember the golden rule Steph, no more than 20 net carbs per day in total can go into you body. You've been sabotaging yourself every night when you eat a Hormel compleats. Everyone of their meals exceeds your allowable count for the day and you haven't included any other food, drinks or snacks that you've taken in. Steph, if you want to succeed you must drop the net carbs to 20 or under per day. I suggest you go back to the book and look in the recipe section. Prepare your own food and lunch box it to work. You can very easily turn each dinner into a zero carb dinner. That way all the running around your doing will burn the FAT not the FOOD as fuel.

Look at the carb counts of the dinners you've been eating below then STOP, same for your husband if he's doing the same.  Remember this simple rule;

Meats and Greens will make you LEAN, Sugar and Carbs will make you LARGE
 

    Roast Beef & Gravy (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray (283g); Calories: 230, Total Fat: 3g, Carbs: 27g, Protein: 23g 
    Chicken And Dumplings (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray; Calories: 260, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 34g, Protein: 13g 
    Beef Pot Roast /potatoes, Carrots & Gravy (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray; Calories: 270, Total Fat: 6g, Carbs: 29g, Protein: 24g 
    Beef Stew (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Bowl; Calories: 250, Total Fat: 11g, Carbs: 22g, Protein: 1g 
    Spaghetti With Meat Sauce (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray (283g); Calories: 280, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 36g, Protein: 15g 
    Turkey And Dressing (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1; Calories: 280, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 31g, Protein: 20g 
    Homestyle Beef (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 10 Oz; Calories: 220, Total Fat: 6g, Carbs: 30g, Protein: 11g 
    Chicken Breast & Dressing With Gravy (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray (283g); Calories: 280, Total Fat: 5g, Carbs: 35g, Protein: 23g 
    Santa Fe Style Chicken (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray (283g); Calories: 280, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 41g, Protein: 20g 
    Spaghetti & Meat Sauce (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 container; Calories: 280, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 36g, Protein: 15g 
    Roast Beef And Gravy (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray; Calories: 230, Total Fat: 3g, Carbs: 27g, Protein: 23g 
    Chicken Breast & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray (283g); Calories: 210, Total Fat: 3g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 21g 
    Beef Steak And Peppers (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 TRAY; Calories: 210, Total Fat: 5g, Carbs: 22g, Protein: 20g 
    Salisbury Steak W/sliced Potatoes & Gravy (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray; Calories: 280, Total Fat: 11g, Carbs: 30g, Protein: 16g 
    Chicken Alfredo (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray; Calories: 360, Total Fat: 20g, Carbs: 28g, Protein: 16g 
    Turkey And Hearty Vegetables (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 tray (10 oz); Calories: 180, Total Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 14g 
    Beef Steak & Peppers (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1; Calories: 210, Total Fat: 5g, Carbs: 22g, Protein: 
    Turkey And Hearty Vegetable (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray; Calories: 180, Total Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 14g 
    Beef Steak Tips (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray (10 oz or 283 g); Calories: 270, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 29g, Protein: 17g 
    Swedish Meatballs W/pasta Cream Sauce (Hormel Compleats)
Serving Size: 1 Tray; Calories: 350, Total Fat: 18g, Carbs: 32g, Protein: 15g

 

[Doug Varrieur]

Steph, check new post at the beginning of this board for portion sizes.

[beebs]

You have to give yourself over to this completely!!  Anything you used to eat is going to keep the weight on you.If you have a large work load then save a larger portion of your carbs for your lunch break and pack from the list! I run up and down stairs at work as well and trust me I wasnt losing any weight doing it.

[SherriPie]

There are so many things you could have that have little or no carbs. I am addicted to tuna right now. The good albacore has no carbs or sugar, mix a little mayo and some bacon bits, some crispy lettuce and I am a happy camper. Don't give in...you can do it! Next year at this time we will all be thin and gorgeous and wondering how we ever ate all the junk we use too.