1st Timer - Mortymom

[mortymom]

Hi Everyone,
I started on Friday, April 4th - this is my 10th day. I was doing really well, but I have pneumonia and am taking it easy. The first week was incredible! I know you are not suppose to weigh yourself for a month, but I weigh myself everyday, so I am telling myself I can only weigh once a week. I weighed myself this past Friday and I had lost 8 pounds and 3 1/2 inches!!

I have Graves' disease, so my metabolism is way slow and my weight just kept creeping up. I heard about this diet from a friend who had lost 100lbs. and thought I would give it a try.

I wasn't much of a vegetable eater or fruits for that matter, but I find myself looking forward to my meals. I ate tuna on crackers and thought I was going to gag, but I didn't.

I just want to be healthy. Good luck to everyone.
Mortymom

[momof4]

Wow! First welcome, and I hope you are feeling better very soon! :sadeyes: I am so happy your first week was so successful. Keep focused! When you have a week like that it is easy too!:) I am hoping this diet helps your metabolism too...it sure seems to for everyone. I'll be thinking of you as you recover, and sending good thoughts your way!:love1:

Welcome again, and keep posting...I would love to hear the progress! (Maybe your friend has posted, or can...wow a 100 pounds) The best progress is getting healthier. So take care of you!

momof4

[makena]

Welcome Mortymom!
Kudos for you to staying on with pneumonia of all things! Man, that's dedication.

I tried canned chicken breast mixed with my 1tsp of mayo and curry powder on crackers, it was actually not too bad (if you like curry powder).

Finally, congrats on a phenomenal first week! Keep up the great work.

[Maya]

Welcome Mortymom:party1:!

The beginning is hard, but you'll get used to it, and some people really start loving food they never thought even trying!

At the beginning I was wondering why even bother with inventing some yummy meals..cuz then I will be too sad when I was done with it (at the beginning they do look small)...but now I am cooking more and more yumm, cuz even the appetite is slowing down.

Good luck!

[Shasha]

{hi} there Mortymom

A very WARM WELCOME TO YOU! :bighug:

Sorry to hear that you are ill with Pneumonia - hope that you've been to see your personal doctor? And that you will feel much better soon :comfort:

Well done on having lost 8 pounds and 3 1/2 inches so far - please try not to weigh more than once in 4 weeks as per Dr Cohen's instructions...

When I was reading your post I was reminded of the computer principle GIGO - garbage in, garbage out... and I'm so proud of you for eating your veggies and your fruit! {goodjob} on learning healthier eating patterns.

Those veggies and fruits are full of good nutrients and anti-oxidants that will help to give your system a boost!

In cold weather and because you are sick, I recommend you make warm foods - you could try making a quick and easy chicken soup (nice and filling) by microwaving your cut chicken with a bit of onion, celery, cauliflower, zucchini, some spinach and some salt and herbs in a cup of boiling water. Once the chicken is cooked (about 7 minutes) put the above pieces into a blender. You may add a cracker or two to thicken while blending. ENJOY!

Always remember, your children will follow the example you live...
Once again a VERY WARM WELCOME!!!

[bitten]

welcome-

hope you are feeling better soon.
what a wonderful week one loss.
i weigh in tomorrow!

bitten

[mortymom]

To Momof4: I'll have to ask my friend what her screen name is . . .Thanks so much for the good thoughts!
To Makena: I will definitely try your recipe. Thanks!
To Maya: I've never eaten so many vegies in my life!!
To Shasha: Thanks so much for the great advise and recipe and the warm welcome.
To Bitten: Great 1st week loss to you too!

Mortymom

[cyberella]

hey, mortymom..
i'm a bit late, lately! :thinking:

anywho! i wish u a great diet-
that it may b easy 4 u staying on track and having loaz of success..fully lost fat!!
{cheerleader}

all the best with your pneumonia and metabolism!! :praying:

[Shasha]

{hi} there MortyMom

Just popping into your little space to see how you are doing?? Hope you’ve stomped out all the bugs {pan} and that you are in good health again? :comfort:

Stay STRONG, STAY WARM, EAT HEALTHY FOOD: YOU CAN DO IT!!! {cheerleader}