The last post was ... early Feb? It's nearly 2 months later, then. Well, a lot has happened since then. I've gone down from 160, which is the last weight I think I posted, to below 150, to about 148. I started a new diet pill, which accounts for some of the loss, and then the other part has been from the stress of the divorce and just not eating.
I think, in order to keep it off and lose even more, I need to really start running and exercising. So, tonight, I have been doing free weights in my room and doing leg crunches. My legs need exercise in a bad way. haha. :)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
HcG v. OA
**Not a doctor, this is just my personal experience with these diets**
I am currently on the Overeaters Anonymous (OA).
I have tried HcG.
I'm doing a comparison of the two.
The last time I was on OA was a few years ago and we were so poor we couldn't afford to buy so much fresh veggies, which alone was about 100 dollars+ a week. (In order to do the diet this time, I'm mixing canned vegetables along with fresh to keep the cost low.) If you work at it, you can keep the weight off.
The last time I did HcG, was last year sometime but, I can't remember exactly when. It's cheap to buy and cheap to use but unfortunately, the results are not lasting.
OA is a a group program that asks you to go through a 12-step program to conquer your eating problems. You are supposed to attend 3 meetings and call your sponsor a certain amount of times.
Hcg is an at home diet. If you happen to find a dr who will help you out, I think that is better. But finding the diet is pretty easy, either online or at a grocery store like Good Earth (in Orem).
OA has a specific meal plan for men and for women. I don't know the mens' meal plan, so this is based off the meal plan for women. This plan don't require you to exercise, though it is a good idea. It gives you multiple choices for each category, which are Proteins, Grains, Vegetables, Fruit and Fat. For each meal, you are told how many of which category to have. For example, breakfast is Grain, Protein and Fruit. Lunch is Protein, Vegetables, fat and fruit. Dinner is protein, grain, vegetables and fat. At first, for probably the first week, if you aren't used to not snacking-- as there is no snacking allowed-- you may feel hungry. I know I did. However, now that I'm into the 2nd week (day 10) I'm not feeling hungry in between meals. You stop feeling hungry because you are eating a LOT of food at each meal, plus you are eating food that is good for you- that your body needs, rather than junk food. For most people who have been on this diet, it becomes a lifestyle rather than just a diet they were once on. One woman, whom I personally know, lost over 130 pounds in a year. Another woman lost more than that, though I don't know the exact amount... I saw a photo of her after photo with her in her old bra (over her clothes) and she could fit 2 basketballs in. I would guess she lost about 130-150 pounds as well. Both of those women lost the weight over 5 years ago and have kept it off. Now, I'm obviously not aiming to lose THAT much, but my point is that it's possible to lose a lot of weight on this diet and keep it off.
On Hcg, the meal plan is also very strict. However, it is kind of the opposite of the OA meal plan. You are restricted to 400-500 calories a day. It recommends exercising after the second week. You also have a meal plan that gives you ideas about what to eat and what you can have. I no longer have the pamphlet so this is mostly off of memory; please correct me if I'm wrong. Again, it's been quite a while and I can't remember all the details. It can be a 6-8 week process, in which they say you can lose 25-40 pounds. The first two days are Fat Loading Days. You eat as much food high in fat, like nuts as you want/can, while taking the drops. Then you start the diet. They tell you how much meat and lettuce and grains. You mark of that you've had your two meats, lettuce and grains. You take the drops 3 times a day every day that you are on the diet. You do feel hungry because of how little you are eating, but after the first week, like OA, you stop feeling hungry, however, you stop feeling hungry because of the hormone you're taking. After you are done, you stop the drops and continue the diet for 3 additional days. Then, you can slowly start introducing other foods like starches. After a couple of weeks, you should be able to go back to eating normal.
I think it's pretty clear which diet I prefer, even though it's more expensive. It's healthier and if you stick with it, it is just as quick as HCG. As with all diets, if you don't start a new lifestyle, like exercising and being more conscious of what you eat, you will gain the weight back. My favorite thing about OA is that you can mix and match. For example, with Protein, if I don't want 4oz of meat, I have 2oz with 1 egg instead of all 4oz of meat or 2 eggs. In HcG, mix and matching isn't allowed, especially with vegetables. In OA, sometimes I just can't eat 12oz of the same vegetable so I'll have half green beans and half lettuce. I like that it can vary.
It's Febuary 2nd and this morning I'm down 5 pounds since the start date. I'm pretty excited. :)
I am currently on the Overeaters Anonymous (OA).
I have tried HcG.
I'm doing a comparison of the two.
The last time I was on OA was a few years ago and we were so poor we couldn't afford to buy so much fresh veggies, which alone was about 100 dollars+ a week. (In order to do the diet this time, I'm mixing canned vegetables along with fresh to keep the cost low.) If you work at it, you can keep the weight off.
The last time I did HcG, was last year sometime but, I can't remember exactly when. It's cheap to buy and cheap to use but unfortunately, the results are not lasting.
OA is a a group program that asks you to go through a 12-step program to conquer your eating problems. You are supposed to attend 3 meetings and call your sponsor a certain amount of times.
Hcg is an at home diet. If you happen to find a dr who will help you out, I think that is better. But finding the diet is pretty easy, either online or at a grocery store like Good Earth (in Orem).
OA has a specific meal plan for men and for women. I don't know the mens' meal plan, so this is based off the meal plan for women. This plan don't require you to exercise, though it is a good idea. It gives you multiple choices for each category, which are Proteins, Grains, Vegetables, Fruit and Fat. For each meal, you are told how many of which category to have. For example, breakfast is Grain, Protein and Fruit. Lunch is Protein, Vegetables, fat and fruit. Dinner is protein, grain, vegetables and fat. At first, for probably the first week, if you aren't used to not snacking-- as there is no snacking allowed-- you may feel hungry. I know I did. However, now that I'm into the 2nd week (day 10) I'm not feeling hungry in between meals. You stop feeling hungry because you are eating a LOT of food at each meal, plus you are eating food that is good for you- that your body needs, rather than junk food. For most people who have been on this diet, it becomes a lifestyle rather than just a diet they were once on. One woman, whom I personally know, lost over 130 pounds in a year. Another woman lost more than that, though I don't know the exact amount... I saw a photo of her after photo with her in her old bra (over her clothes) and she could fit 2 basketballs in. I would guess she lost about 130-150 pounds as well. Both of those women lost the weight over 5 years ago and have kept it off. Now, I'm obviously not aiming to lose THAT much, but my point is that it's possible to lose a lot of weight on this diet and keep it off.
On Hcg, the meal plan is also very strict. However, it is kind of the opposite of the OA meal plan. You are restricted to 400-500 calories a day. It recommends exercising after the second week. You also have a meal plan that gives you ideas about what to eat and what you can have. I no longer have the pamphlet so this is mostly off of memory; please correct me if I'm wrong. Again, it's been quite a while and I can't remember all the details. It can be a 6-8 week process, in which they say you can lose 25-40 pounds. The first two days are Fat Loading Days. You eat as much food high in fat, like nuts as you want/can, while taking the drops. Then you start the diet. They tell you how much meat and lettuce and grains. You mark of that you've had your two meats, lettuce and grains. You take the drops 3 times a day every day that you are on the diet. You do feel hungry because of how little you are eating, but after the first week, like OA, you stop feeling hungry, however, you stop feeling hungry because of the hormone you're taking. After you are done, you stop the drops and continue the diet for 3 additional days. Then, you can slowly start introducing other foods like starches. After a couple of weeks, you should be able to go back to eating normal.
I think it's pretty clear which diet I prefer, even though it's more expensive. It's healthier and if you stick with it, it is just as quick as HCG. As with all diets, if you don't start a new lifestyle, like exercising and being more conscious of what you eat, you will gain the weight back. My favorite thing about OA is that you can mix and match. For example, with Protein, if I don't want 4oz of meat, I have 2oz with 1 egg instead of all 4oz of meat or 2 eggs. In HcG, mix and matching isn't allowed, especially with vegetables. In OA, sometimes I just can't eat 12oz of the same vegetable so I'll have half green beans and half lettuce. I like that it can vary.
It's Febuary 2nd and this morning I'm down 5 pounds since the start date. I'm pretty excited. :)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
New Goal
Okay, so I have (another) new goal. I'd like to lose a minimum of 18 pounds by March 11. Hopefully by posting it out there, I'll give myself even more reason to stick to it. :)
If I lose a minimum of 3 pounds a week I'll have reached my goal. I'd like it to be more than that, but that's pretty good for 6 weeks, don't you think? Through the OA meal plan, in this first week, I've lost 3 pounds (even with all my cheating), so if I keep at it, I should be able to lose 3 every week. I need to get to the gym more often, but between working 6 days a week and school 3 days a week... I'll just admit, I need to manage my time better. Sigh. But hopefully in 6 weeks, I'll be about 20 pounds smaller!
If I lose a minimum of 3 pounds a week I'll have reached my goal. I'd like it to be more than that, but that's pretty good for 6 weeks, don't you think? Through the OA meal plan, in this first week, I've lost 3 pounds (even with all my cheating), so if I keep at it, I should be able to lose 3 every week. I need to get to the gym more often, but between working 6 days a week and school 3 days a week... I'll just admit, I need to manage my time better. Sigh. But hopefully in 6 weeks, I'll be about 20 pounds smaller!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Loss.
When did I post last? Sunday? I think it was Sunday. I am down to 160.... shoot, 160 point something, which means I'm down about 3 pounds. That's an exciting update. :) I have to admit though, I've been cheating a little bit each day, whether it means a little bit of food off the diet, or accidentally skipping meals due to lack of time. Hopefully I'll get better. :)
Sunday, January 22, 2012
I'm Back
Wow, it's been a long time since I wrote on this blog. I've decided to start losing weight again. I just got so busy with work and school last semester, I wasn't able to get to the gym as much as I wanted to. I'm hoping to better schedule my time this semester. I'm starting at 163.3 today. :( Boo, which means I've lost weight and then regained. :( No fun. My goal weight range is between 130 and 135. I'll be doing the Over Eaters Anonymous Diet this time. For anyone who wants it, I'll email it to you. One of my friends will be doing it with me, which is cool. :) We'll be keep each other honest. hehe Anyway, that's all. I think I'll just be posting once a week, probably on Sundays, as far as updates go. Thanks!
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