June 17th, Today's the day to start a new life!

My name is Michelle and I am 22 years old, 167LBs. I am a taller woman so my average weight should be about 135-140LBs. Starting today, and for the next 90 days, I will be following the Scarsdale Medical Diet, and the P90X workout. As P90x is very intense, I'll just be doing one workout per day. My boyfriend is doing it with me so that should make it interesting!

I was doing strength training for the past 2 and a half months so I gained some muscle weight as well - I just want to tone it up now, and lose the flub on top!

I'd love for anyone who is looking for a buddy to join in and tell a bit about themselves, their struggles, etc. Having people to talk through things really does help. I'd like to keep this as a small group of people just so we can get to know each other and whatnot, but really all are welcome :)

Let me know what diet you're starting today, and what type of fitness routine you are going to start. Tell a bit about yourself and your goals if you'd think this is the right group for you :)

Hi Michelle-

I saw your post today in the forum, and I am thinking perhaps today IS the day I should get started.

My name is Debbie, I'm 24 years old and 160 lbs, 5'8". My whole life I have been a skinny girl. Throughout the end of high school and college I maintained a pretty steady weight of 120 or right around there. I never had to worry about what I ate and if I exercised. I was naturally skinny.

Last fall I ran the Portland Marathon. The months leading up to it were full of pretty intense training, and for awhile my doctor was worried that it would cause me to drop more weight. As the training got more intense, my eating increased to help combat the calories I was burning. After the marathon was done, I decided to take a "break" from running and training. That break has lasted eight months. In the time since the marathon has ended, my eating did not stop, even though my training did. I have gained 40 pounds since November, and not in a healthy way. I have had to replace my entire wardrobe because I went from a size two or four to  now wearing a size 12.

I know I need to do something about this. Everyone tells me I look great, that I was too skinny before, that the extra weight doesn't look bad, but ultimately I know that I don't feel good and this weight has not been a healthy gain.

I was planning on starting the P90X the first week of July, along with some of my coworkers, so we wouldn't be on track there, but I think now, right now, not tomorrow, not Monday, is the day that I need to really take ownership of this problem and take steps to getting to a place where I feel comfortable and happy in my skin. I know I'll never see 120 again, and that's fine, but I also know that 160 is not where I need to be.

My biggest struggle is portion control. If there is food in front of me, I will eat it. Like I said, it didn't matter before, but now it does. I am interested to look into the Scarsdale Diet, but also just really focus myself on lowering my calorie intake, the amount of junk foods and sugar I eat, and getting myself a more balanced amount of protiens, fruits, and veggies.

So what do you think? Do you want to help each other towards our goals? I know I can't do this alone, and unfortunately I don't have the support around me here in my life to depend on for this.

Let me know.

Hey Michelle and Debbie,

I went looking for support today and your title sounded exactly how I felt.

I've been dieting since i was 12 and I'm 30 now. Sad ... I know. My results tend to fluctuate depending on what ever hurricane or tornado hits in my life. I'm 5'5 and 140lb. My goal is 110-115lb. I know - that don't sound like much but I'm not as tall as you girls (although would have like to be) ... so every pound on my body shows.  Second, i cant fit into some of my clothes anymore ... and thats scary. I do not want to go buy another wardrobe. :(

Generally I stick to 800 to 1100 cal/day diet. I do not go hungry because my portions are small and i consume a lot of spicy foods during my meals ... it does seem to help with apitite supression but i dont' know what it does to my liver ... no med background.  Another person suggested to increase my cal intake up to 1500 ... guess what happened to me! First week I balooned to 145. That was not a very good feeling. So now I'm back on the original 800 to 1100. Today I weight at 138lb. For Exercise, I walk for about an hour a day, 20 min on eliptical and 30 situps.  I've seen the comercial for P90x - looks good! I was tmpted to buy. However, knowing myself it would just add to my collection of TieBo, Cindy Crawford, etc. that I have not looked at for years ... 

My question is what is a Scartsdale Medical Diet? Did someone recomended to you and if yes, how successful were they?

looking forward to succes,

TAT

Debbie - yes! Check out Scarsdale, it really is wonderful. you eat great foods, and you don't feel like you're starving yourself...Oh, and no calorie counting! It's the healthiest, easiest diet ever!

Today is my first day for p90x, waiting for my honey to get home and do it with me!

 

TAT - My mom introduced me to the scarsdale diet. If you google "Scarsdale Medical diet" it will give you all the details. It's not well known, but it really does work. Not just for losing weight, but keeping you within a few pounds of the EXACT weight you need to be. I did it for a week and lost 9lbs but then I moved back to my apartment in my hometown (I just graduated from college on Tuesday) and I just slacked off a bit. But I don't want to end up that way! I'm doing it this time. I'm even taking before photos. No more being unhealthy, I want to be happy and healthy. I've even re-introduced flax oil and green tea into my life. I have a slack last few weeks so It's time for me to smarten up!

 

I'll let you all know how my first workout goes!

Here's some of the info to help you girls out:

 

The Scarsdale Diet THE SCARSDALE MEDICAL 14-DAY DIET   Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like.
Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed.
Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth
BREAKFAST EVERY DAY:
One half grapefruit -if not available,use fruits* in season
One slice of protein bread**, toasted, no spread added
Coffee /tea (no sugar, cream or milk, no honey)

MONDAY

Lunch:
Assorted cold cuts*** Tomatoes - sliced, broiled, or stewed
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water   Dinner:
Fish or shellfish, any kind  Combination salad, any greens and vegetables as you wish
One slice protein bread toasted
Grapefruit - if not available, use fruits in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

TUESDAY

Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
[substitute lunch recommended - see bottom of page]
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Plenty of broiled, lean hamburger (see Meat & Poultry link for info)
Tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives (limit 4), cucumbers and/or Brussels Sprouts
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

WEDNESDAY

Lunch:
Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained off) with lemon and vinegar dressing
Grapefruit, or melon, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Sliced roast lamb***, all visible fat removed
Salad of lettuce,tomatoes,cucumbers,celery
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

*** Can be subsituted with fish, seafood, chicken or turkey, or veg protein

THURSDAY

Lunch:
Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking)
Low-fat cottage cheese
Zucchini, or string beans, or sliced/stewed tomatoes
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Roast, broiled or barbequed chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating)
Plenty of spinach, green peppers, string beans
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

FRIDAY

Lunch:
Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat)
Spinach, all you want
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Fish or shellfish
Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked)
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SATURDAY

Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
[substitute lunch recommended]
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Roast turkey or chicken
Salad of tomatoes and lettuce
Grapefruit or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SUNDAY

Lunch: Cold or hot turkey or chicken
Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower
Grapefruit, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish- sirloin, porterhouse, London broil, etc.
Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked)
Brussels Sprouts
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water     *allowed fruit substitutes READ the FRUITS link on the left for more detailed info.   **protein bread substitutes READ the PROTEIN BREAD link on the left for more info & list.   ***cold cuts your choice - lean meats, chicken, turkey READ the MEAT & POULTRY link on the left for more info & list.   NOTES:

• Cooking with herbs, seasonings, spices, grated onion, minced parsley is recommended.
• Salt, Non-stick vegetable spray, cocktail sauce, ketchup, chili sauce & mustard are all permitted, but should be used within MODERATION.
• Vegetables not permitted are corn, peas, potatoes, lentils and any beans, except green or waxed.
• Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like.
  Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed.
Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth
• Count your calories - they should be between 850 - 1000 a day.

SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET- SUBSTITUTE LUNCH
If you wish, you may substitute the following lunch for any lunch, any day, on the Scarsdale Medical Diet.
One half cup low-fat pot cheese or cottage cheese, mixed with One tablespoon of low-fat sour cream
Sliced fruit, all you want
6 halves of walnuts or pecans, whole or chopped, and mixed with the above or sprinkled over the fruit
Coffee/tea/no-sugar diet soda of any flavor (Tip: puree the cottage cheese & sour cream to make a whipped topping, serve over mixed berries & top w/ chopped nuts for a "sundae")

SECOND WEEK OF SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET
Repeat all menus of the first week. It's as simple as that. If after fourteen days, you still need to lose weight, switch to Keep-Trim Eating for two weeks, [before going back on the SMD.] NOTE: I personally eat a full grapefruit and a piece of toast with Jam and a cup of coffee. Still works!  Find more info on their website! http://lowcarblisa.tripod.com/id18.html

Congratulations Michelle! What program did you graduate from (if not a secret)?

Thanks for the infor on the diet. It don't seem that difficult and only two weeks!  I'm going to start on it tomorow. Looking forward to my new ME >! I'm suppose to go jetskying in two weeks. I realy want to look good!

Let me know how the 90x went.

Later,

Tat

Well now that it's Monday, I feel like I'm right back where I was on June 16th. I had friends from college who came back into town this weekend, and what do we do when we're all together? We eat and drink. BBQs, birthday parties, trips to the bar... I can honestly say that I tried to really practice some self-control with the eating, but I know those drinks did me in.

But last night when my boyfriend and I went out to dinner and decided to split a calzone, I only ate about a quarter of it (those things are HUGE) and I didn't even feel like I wanted to eat more. Eat until I'm satisfied, not until I'm stuffed.

Then this morning I got up and did a three mile run, and didn't stop once. I think my face is still red from overheating!

So, even though it's Monday and I hate Mondays and I feel like I haven't accomplished anything since June 17th, I know at least right now I'm being more aware of what I'm eating and HOW MUCH, which is my biggest struggle, and hopefully it will get easier as time goes on...

p90x was great! the ab ripper video is only 15 minutes but when James and I finish it (my boyfriend) we are both ready to pass out! hehe.

 

I graduated from Applied Communication Arts - It's a design/photography/illustration course!!

Congrats on sticking to the p90x. That workout looks brutal on comertial ...

Update:

did the diet and lost 6lb!!!

Two days brake and starting on again. Hopefully be at 115 by august.

 

Optimistic!!!!

Thanks Michelle.

Original Post by stellar_mich:

 I will be following the Scarsdale Medical Diet, and the P90X workout.

According to page 8 of The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, this diet "averages 1,000 calories or less per day" [emphasis added]. 

As you may be aware, Calorie Count doesn't support starvation or fad diets.  Rather, this is a website designed for healthy weight loss.  Unless you have the recommendation and direct supervision of a doctor, you should not attempt a diet that includes less than 1200 kcal/day.  For most people, though, the minimum is even higher. 

If you choose to continue this diet, I hope you will use the calorie counting tools here to ensure that you meet your minimal caloric needs, stay healthy, and lose weight sustainably!

hey coreyander ... thanks for the   consern... but i've been dieting on and off. seen diets ... can write a book on. but this one ... so far... i've eaton about 2000 cal a day and losing weight but it is only controlled through digestions... let me know what u thing..

thanks.

Original Post by tat_new:

hey coreyander ... thanks for the   consern... but i've been dieting on and off. seen diets ... can write a book on. but this one ... so far... i've eaton about 2000 cal a day and losing weight but it is only controlled through digestions... let me know what u thing..

thanks.

I am simply noting that if you were to follow the Scarsdale diet exactly as it was designed, you wouldn't be getting enough food.  You would probably lose weight, but not be able to keep it off permanently.

If you are eating the kinds of foods called for in the diet but in larger quantities, though, it is probably a fine (if boring in the long-term) diet to follow.  I would just advise against anyone taking the instructions in the book literally and eating less than 1,000 kcal/day!

Hi Michelle,

just wanted to say hi and ask how you were doing on your program. Have you kept to the diet plan and what about the 90x? How is your progress?

Hope all is well,

Tat