hello fellow sleevers,

As we are entering a new year and a new decade, I thought it might be a good idea to start it with a fresh sheet as such and a positive attitude. I really want to kick start my weight loss again as I have been losing really slowly and I am feeling a little frustrated and despondent. I am diong all the right things; eating three times a day, concentrating on Protein and liquids, working out, but my negative attitude and my harsh thought process are not doing me any favours! I definately need to be kinder to myself!

So, with that in mind, I am thinking about going back to the liquid phase or at least partically liquid phase. I am thinking along the lines of two Protein shakes and one meal a day.

The question therefore is... is this a good idea? Or will it slow things back down when I start eating three meals a day again? I don't want to mess up my metabolic rate any more than it is already!!

I would appreciate any thoughts, ideas or advise on this because I really want to start the year off on the right foot and get that scale moving again!

Thanks in advance

ok.,.

5 day pouch test for Chilo and I starts tomorrow!

Protein powder - check

Soup - check

in the zone - check!

wish us luck xx

OH wait ladies!!! Can I join in???

As far as me, I didn't go too far off the beaten path, but ya know - the Holidays did get me to an extent. I'm finding I'm having cravings and I need to squash it.

Ok so I won't do the full 5 day pouch test because I *must* eat - but I will do all Protein shakes during the day, one low carb meal for dinner, and a hi Fiber snack bar in the evening. That's my plan for the next 5 days, so I'm all in this!!!

Thanks for coming up with this... I know it will squash those annoying snacking cravings. I believe you all are about 11 hours or so ahead of me in California, USA - so my day one starts in about 12 hours.

Good luck ladies!!! You CAN DO THIS!!!

Welcome lilmisdiva, the more the merrier! God, I feel so close to you guys, I sound mad when I talk to my friends about my "forum friends"!! Tomorrow it is then

God, I feel so close to you guys, I sound mad when I talk to my friends about my "forum friends"!!

I soooo know what you mean chilo!

I soooo know what you mean chilo!

Just having people who know *exactly* what we are going through is priceless. I have found that most people who know about my surgery are supportive but they dont' care about all the little details the way that we all do here.

Good luck to those on the 5 day test...I'll be checking in on you ladies this week!

I'm very interested in learning more about this 5 day pouch test but I can't find much information without buying their stuff. Can any of you provide an overview?

Thanks

PlannerGirl,

Here is another link from the same site that I linked earlier. Just scroll down and it gives an overview of each day and there is a link for each day that says read more.

Hope that helps, I wouldn't be buying anything special from a website, just following the plan if I were to do it. Just my 2 cents.

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

I'm very interested in learning more about this 5 day pouch test but I can't find much information without buying their stuff. Can any of you provide an overview?

Thanks

If you click on recipes onthe right hand side of the website mommy2girls suggested you will find the reciipes of Soups and stuff you are allowed on each day

I am with you guys too. I am not going to do all protien shakes but I am definitely doing Atkins and as low carb as I can go. I usually do a Protein drink for Breakfast and dinner and a low carb dinner.

I always go back to liquids for a day when I have a gain, and it's not that hard. The problem right now is, I don't want to throw away all my food , and I live alone so that's what I would have to do. It's not bad food. It's all protein.

We need a new title for our going back to basics thread/ eating plan so we can be accountable to each other.

I am with you guys too. I am not going to do all protien shakes but I am definitely doing Atkins and as low carb as I can go. I usually do a Protein drink for breakfast and dinner and a low carb dinner.

I always go back to liquids for a day when I have a gain, and it's not that hard. The problem right now is, I don't want to throw away all my food , and I live alone so that's what I would have to do. It's not bad food. It's all protein.

We need a new title for our going back to basics thread/ eating plan so we can be accountable to each other.

OK Ladies,

i agree with the above... it is weird but I would be lost without this forum and you lot!!

Diva... yea, c'mon down... join us!

Right; day one... not too bad during the day... getting a litte hungry now (19.48 here)! But that is ok... 'cos I will finish my Soup in a min and I have some Protein shakes left... oh, not forgetting the water!

Did have a headache earlier, not sure if that was cos of hardly any carbs or whether it was stress from work...lol

I hope this will kick start my new year for me!

How you doing Chilo?

OK Ladies,

i agree with the above... it is weird but I would be lost without this forum and you lot!!

Diva... yea, c'mon down... join us!

Right; day one... not too bad during the day... getting a litte hungry now (19.48 here)! But that is ok... 'cos I will finish my soup in a min and I have some Protein shakes left... oh, not forgetting the water!

Did have a headache earlier, not sure if that was cos of hardly any carbs or whether it was stress from work...lol

I hope this will kick start my new year for me!

How you doing Chilo?

Doing good, in bed now, I am a tiny bit hungry, had 2 protein shakes(breakfast and lunch) and soup and a cup of tea tonight, plus Water and a couple of coffees during the day, one day gone, only 4 to go

Great job ladies!!!

Yesterday I had my Protein shakes and my low carb dinner - and stuck with my workout routine. Yesterday was weigh day for me and (Maybe TMI) I should be starting TOM any day now. I feel bloated and crampy... so this is very hard for me right now!! But even though I should be up a pound or two due to Water weight I didn't gain an ounce - so awesome!!

I only hope that means I'm due a good drop once I get over this "issue"... LOL - especially with me doing low carbs and keeping my schedule!

I LOVE MY SLEEVE SOOO MUCH!!!

:wub:

Great job ladies!!!

Yesterday I had my Protein shakes and my low carb dinner - and stuck with my workout routine. Yesterday was weigh day for me and (Maybe TMI) I should be starting TOM any day now. I feel bloated and crampy... so this is very hard for me right now!! But even though I should be up a pound or two due to Water weight I didn't gain an ounce - so awesome!!

I only hope that means I'm due a good drop once I get over this "issue"... LOL - especially with me doing low carbs and keeping my schedule!

I LOVE MY SLEEVE SOOO MUCH!!!

:wub:

WOW Diva.... result!!! I am in the same boat... but my lil friend is late... booo hoooo!!

OK, day two... no headache today, even with a busy day in work! healess chicken comes to mind!

Today has been a lot easier; actually enjoyed my soups today too!! Mind, I am peeing for Wales!!!

Looking forward to fish and eggs tomorrow.... egg mayo for brekkie... tuna for lunch and omlette for tea!! YEY!!

This had better shift a pound or two! xx

Just checking in, exhausted and hungry, had one teaspoon of sugarfree organic peanut butter I still hope I shift at least a pound though, well done Coops and Diva! I haven't started going back to the gym, will go on friday...