Anyone wanna lose 52Ibs in 2 1/2 months with me?!

**lcarter01** · February 22nd, 2010, 11:49 AM

So this is day 4 on this program and I am so excited. I have only lost a couple pounds but it says your not supposed to lose until the 5th day so its ok. Its still hard to get that grapefruit juice down, but no pain no gain huh?

**HopefulHeather** · February 22nd, 2010, 04:42 PM

Well I figured out where I went wrong.

The diet this thread is about is:
http://www.web md.com/diet/features/the-grapefruit-diet
also known as the "mayo diet" as this site says.
(not sure why web md is blocked. but there should not be a space in it, I had to add it to display)

And I thought it was this diet:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/may...c-diet/MY01040

Which it is not. It is not endorsed by the Mayo Clinic at all. I bought the book for the second diet not the first.

I have been doing a modified version of this, and it seems to be going well, but this means there is nothing magic about eating bacon which is good. I actually think the magic is in the amount of vegetables being eaten along with the amount of protein and lack of carbohydrates.
I feel really that I'm just doing my own kind of atkins without acutally knowing all the details about atkins.

**lcarter01** · February 23rd, 2010, 03:24 PM

I had a bad day yasterday. At lunch I had a salad and grapefruit juice but after an hour or so I was starving so I cheated and had some peanutbutter and crackers. I felt sooo bad afterwards. Then after dinner I had some saltines. I know I cant beat myself for this but I hate that "fell off the wagon. I had a tooth pulled today so other than a couple bites of frozen yogert to take before a couple pain pills I wont be able to eat normally. Ill get back to the program tomorrow.

I cant believe I messed up...I ****!!!

**RAELYNSMOMMY** · February 23rd, 2010, 03:36 PM

Im joining! I need to know the date we are setting to lose this much weight by...Im in I want to try but Im not following the diet Im doing my own diet..mainly cause I hate back cofee or unsweeten tea.. ick..

**postalpezhead** · February 23rd, 2010, 09:48 PM

Hi Everyone...
Just wanted to check in..It's been a couple of weeks since I've been here, having major drama with my youngest daughter and grandchildren...but anyways...wanted to let you know..I'm starting back full force tomorrow...I was doing so GREAT and I'm determined to get back on track...Gotta go back and read what I have missed..Have a great night!

**Vanett** · February 24th, 2010, 04:21 AM

This sounds super easy. I'm gonna start next week and try to last throughout the month of March. I love ruby red grapefruit (is this ok or does it have to be regular grapefruit?) I HATE turkey bacon so I will substitute with sausage. I also don't drink coffee and I hate tea, but I've been training myself to drink tea because it has so many health benefits. Well wish me luck ladies, I'll let you know once I begin

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by lcarter01

So this is day 4 on this program and I am so excited. I have only lost a couple pounds but it says your not supposed to lose until the 5th day so its ok. Its still hard to get that grapefruit juice down, but no pain no gain huh?

Congrats on losing already! And don't beat urself up on falling off one day we all have days like this trust me! The good thing about this plan is even if u cheat one day u can jump back on the next and b down again! Soooo good luck to u

))) keep us posted how u do!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Vanett

This sounds super easy. I'm gonna start next week and try to last throughout the month of March. I love ruby red grapefruit (is this ok or does it have to be regular grapefruit?) I HATE turkey bacon so I will substitute with sausage. I also don't drink coffee and I hate tea, but I've been training myself to drink tea because it has so many health benefits. Well wish me luck ladies, I'll let you know once I begin

Hey there!!! I'm sending u lots of good luck! I'm still going strong and losing really well still! Finally got back under 160 and am trying my best to stay under 160 lol! As far as grapefruits yes u can have the red ruby that's what I eat also

and yr allowed to have regular bacon also! About the tea I haven't been having the tea or coffee and still been losing well! So if ur not a tea drinker that's ok! Let us no how u do! Good luck

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by postalpezhead

Hi Everyone...
Just wanted to check in..It's been a couple of weeks since I've been here, having major drama with my youngest daughter and grandchildren...but anyways...wanted to let you know..I'm starting back full force tomorrow...I was doing so GREAT and I'm determined to get back on track...Gotta go back and read what I have missed..Have a great night!

Hey there glad to see u back, sorry ur having to go thro so much, but at least ur getting back on track! Hope u lose big

goood luck!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by RAELYNSMOMMY

Im joining! I need to know the date we are setting to lose this much weight by...Im in I want to try but Im not following the diet Im doing my own diet..mainly cause I hate back cofee or unsweeten tea.. ick..

Hi there and welcome! Were not really setting a time to lose so much were just doing the plan and seeing how much we can lose lol! So far so good I was down 8 pounds last week in 7 days so that was great results

don't worry bout the tea or coffee I don't drink either one of those on this plan either but losing well! Good luck to u! Taz

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Heather::: I agree with u I think the magic Is In all the veggies to and also the grapefruit lol! I'm really getting tired of so much salad and chicken but this plan is hard for me to stop now cause I been seeing the scale go down so much and don't wanna see it stop lol! I kinda modify the plan to any more like yesterday I had a hand full of Spanish peanuts but I was still down today so thst was a plus! I have cheated several times with my cool whip n carrot cake to but goodness I love my sweets and wheh I start craving them it's so hard not to have. A little lol! If I mess up one day I just do Better the next! My sister got some books on this plan but forgot to bring them down for me to read! I was really looking forward to checking them out! Let me no if u fund out anything else I interesting! Yr gonna have to get on the scale soooon I'm anxious to see how much u have lost!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by mommaX2boys

Hey Taz.. yeah i'm Catholic. So for Lent (40 days ends with Easter Sunday) your suppose to give up something, sacrifice, or decide to do something for those 40 days. My Dh is giving up soda. my friend is fasting. a co worker plans on doing a prayer reading, another friend is doing some volunteer work. So it can be anything. My 8yr old said he wont harass his 2yr old brother for lent.

Hey there, wow I had never heard of this before until on here, so ur friend is going to fast for 40 days? Does that mean fast for one meal a day for 40 days? Cause I wouldn't think someone could fast 40 days straight lol! Unless fasting is something else other then what I'm thinking of

when my church dies fasting they usually fast a whole day. Which means no food all day but they can drink water! It's strange cause when I drove by the catholic church in my town they had this lent thing up on the sign to
! At least I no what it is now tho

)) thanx for sharing!!taz

**tazgirl31** · February 24th, 2010, 10:24 AM

Jenpuma::: hey girl how's things going for u? I no how u feel about eating regular food now I'm the same way! J guess since I been eating like this so long now wheh I cheat and eat other things my stomach gets upset! Or I feel so guilty over it! I'm still under 160 woot woot! I'm nervous cause I worry each day I will b back up there but so far so good! U will b in the 150"s before u no it! Ohhh I been meaning to ask u how did ur birthday get away go?! I hope u had a goood time! I miss ur posts I been way busy lately so thought I had better catch up here lol! Have a great day can't wait to hear from u

) taz

**HopefulHeather** · February 24th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Heather::: I agree with u I think the magic Is In all the veggies to and also the grapefruit lol! I'm really getting tired of so much salad and chicken but this plan is hard for me to stop now cause I been seeing the scale go down so much and don't wanna see it stop lol! I kinda modify the plan to any more like yesterday I had a hand full of Spanish peanuts but I was still down today so thst was a plus! I have cheated several times with my cool whip n carrot cake to but goodness I love my sweets and wheh I start craving them it's so hard not to have. A little lol! If I mess up one day I just do Better the next! My sister got some books on this plan but forgot to bring them down for me to read! I was really looking forward to checking them out! Let me no if u fund out anything else I interesting! Yr gonna have to get on the scale soooon I'm anxious to see how much u have lost!!! Taz

I'm not bored of chicken and salad because I don't eat just that very often:

Right now I eat a couple of tomatoes, some celery and a protein shake at lunch.

Dinner has been things like:
Meatballs with sauce (sugar-free natural ingredients ofc) and a little salad on the side

Noodle-less lasagna (ground Italian sausage browned, tomato sauce, home-canned tomatoes (only celery and water added), organic tomato paste to thicken (one ingredient: tomatoes), mushrooms, olives (sometimes), squash or zucchini, and some part-skim mozzarella cheese (yep cheated))

Fully cooked frozen chicken breasts (it has some kind of seasoning on it, can't remember, but it has no sugar) with either a salad or some veggies.

When I say salad, I don't always mean a leafy lettuce salad. To be honest I don't really like those kinds. I also made a salad that was just chopped tomatoes, artichokes and a little light Italian type dressing. Or chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and a similar dressing. Not always the most flavorful, but I love tomatoes so much (if you didn't notice) that I can eat them with anything or nothing. Although tomatoes with salt is ick!

I use the grapefruit as more of a treat for the sugar cravings. Idk but the tart sweetness works for me.

Anyway, I'll get on the scale when I get into my goal pants.

**lcarter01** · February 24th, 2010, 02:26 PM

I am having a really hard time with this because I am also getting tired od a salad and chicken. I do ok at dinner time but my mornings are so cramped for time that I dont have time to cook breakfast and then make a salad for lunch. I am running around with the kids getting them ready its crazy. My days at work are so hectic that I dont even have time to sit down and eat so forget leaving and getting something. I am really at a loss here....any suggestions?

**HopefulHeather** · February 24th, 2010, 02:54 PM

One thing I learned about losing weight is:
you MUST have breakfast. You need protein to start your day well.

I know it doesn't follow the "rules" but a protein shake in the morning is going to beat nothing hands down. The one I use has 30g of protein and 5g of carbs and 130 calories. It is called Premier Nutrition High protein chocolate shake. I got it at costco, but any you pick I recommend you read the label. A lot of the "weight loss" shakes have a lot of carbs and this diet is about avoiding carbs for the most part.

I don't have kids, I'm just not a morning person, so in considering doing this (which I don't exactly) I thought about pre-cooking the bacon and having it with boiled eggs, so if you don't want a shake you might try that.

Also for lunch, if you cant make a salad then don't. Take with you some pre-cut veggies like carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers and then some slices of deli meat or something, and just eat it like that. I eat tomatoes at lunch mainly. If you don't have time to cut the veggies, often you can find some pre-cut veggies in the produce section. I don't like broccoli cold, but that might be another option, they always have those dip trays with lots of cut up veggies, you could just grab some of those to take with you. I generally just put some in a ziplock bag and eat it at my desk at lunch time. I usually don't eat all of the celery I bring at lunch time but I snack on it later if feel hungry or just want some.

**DoNiSe2009** · February 24th, 2010, 04:21 PM

keep up the good work

i dont think i could be as strict but i am going to try and eat more veggies and grapfruit

**lcarter01** · February 25th, 2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the great advise...last night I fried me up some bacon and boiled enough eggs forr the rest of the week and I put a few chicken breast in the george forman for my lunch. You are soooo awsome!

**mommaX2boys** · February 26th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Hey ya'll ...i'm happy to report that i lost 8pds my first wk. But i am gettin really tired of salad and chicken etc. dont know how much longer i can do this.. i am really craving fruit. When i got my first phen script way back when my dr gave me a diet of no whites... only fruits & veggies, low fat dairy & lean meats. So i dunno thinking of switching to that.. not sure.

Anywhoo.. hope everyone has a great day..will check back in later!

**Carolee** · February 26th, 2010, 10:49 AM

I might just try this. I have been trying to formulate a plan for getting a boost, and I really didn't want to go Atkins. I know it works and I know why it works, but I get so bogged down and hateful during the first couple of weeks that it's hard to stay on it.

**Missy0224** · February 26th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Ok I would really like to do this, however I am also Catholic and cannot have meat on Fridays. Any suggestions? I really don't want to put off losing this weight any longer.

**lcarter01** · February 27th, 2010, 10:23 PM

I am having a major case of the munchies and I dont want to wreak the good job I have done. Any suggestions???

**postalpezhead** · February 28th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Hi Girls...
Just wanted to jump in and say I started back today with 1/2 phen,and go Tuesday to get B-12,and HCG shots again...I was really starting to notice a difference in my stomach with the HCG on my 4th visit before(months ago) and had to stop with all the drama going on...soooo...here I go again..

...I turn 50 in Oct....and for some reason it has really starting bugging me...and no one can make the changes except for me...glad I have you guys to hold me accountable! Have a great day!...

**Marcih** · February 28th, 2010, 10:47 AM

I will give it a shot. I have done low carb and lost a lot on it but like you I staleld and cant get over this hump. I started phen 2 weeks ago and have lost 7.5 of the 9 that i gained over the holidays so if this kicks it in even more i am on board. Headed to the store now for the goods. Thanks for posting this.

**Jenpuma** · February 28th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by tazgirl31

Jenpuma::: hey girl how's things going for u? I no how u feel about eating regular food now I'm the same way! J guess since I been eating like this so long now wheh I cheat and eat other things my stomach gets upset! Or I feel so guilty over it! I'm still under 160 woot woot! I'm nervous cause I worry each day I will b back up there but so far so good! U will b in the 150"s before u no it! Ohhh I been meaning to ask u how did ur birthday get away go?! I hope u had a goood time! I miss ur posts I been way busy lately so thought I had better catch up here lol! Have a great day can't wait to hear from u

) taz

Hey Taz My birthday was great!! It was a nice break away from work and the kids! I have been soo terribly sick this whole week so I did not return to my diet nor have I taken my phen (needed antibotics) but Monday I'm hitting it full blast.I'm thinking of joining the gym as well because I am losing weight but looking like a sharpei lol ( so I am hoping with enough exercise I can tighten up some) Prob not much hope for my belly since having my seven gifts from above

but I'll try anyway. I'm thinking of going to the gym at 6:15 am when I get out of work I have about an hr and a half before the kids have to get up for school. I am really thankful for this journey to this day I have lost 65 lbs and have been able to maintain the first 50 for over a year. I'm soo happy to read all of everybody's post and updates. Well got a go to work so have a great sunday night and monday morning!

**Jenpuma** · February 28th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Carolee

I might just try this. I have been trying to formulate a plan for getting a boost, and I really didn't want to go Atkins. I know it works and I know why it works, but I get so bogged down and hateful during the first couple of weeks that it's hard to stay on it.

Congrats you look AWESOME!!! This is a really easy diet to follow even the grapefruit juice is bearable after a few days ( I actually liked it). I was losing a lb a day on it but got sick and had to take off for a week and 1/2 but back tomorrow!!

**Jenpuma** · February 28th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Missy0224

Ok I would really like to do this, however I am also Catholic and cannot have meat on Fridays. Any suggestions? I really don't want to put off losing this weight any longer.

Hi I understand completely. I know as far as lunch and dinner goes you can def. have fish!! I'm not sure about the breakfast thing I always eat my 2 turkey bacon and eggs. I know other people are making subsitutions for various reasons and say it is not affecting the results. So I say try doing what you can and see what happens. Best of luck

**stephanie8554** · March 2nd, 2010, 03:49 PM

This is a fad diet! This diet is not from the Mayo Clinic and never has been... do some research on your own if you don't beleive me... I searched google under The New Mayo Clinic Diet and it was about four down. Anyway, if you see a doctor for the Phen why don't you just eat what the doctor tells you to eat?
I would like to see the original poster of this message tell the doctors name that she claims gave her this diet...

**TG4Phen** · March 2nd, 2010, 04:04 PM

Ummmm it says earlier in the thread a few times that it is not endorsed by the Mayo Clinic...

Furthermore the orginal poster is one of the most successful people on this forum and has lost over 120 lbs! She doesn't even take phentermine. She would never post anything to lead someone astray. She has done nothing but help several people over the past year and then some.

Anyway this is a forum for people to share ideas and to try new things. There are a lot of things discussed on here that could be considered "fad diets".

**shoefiend** · March 2nd, 2010, 04:54 PM

I second that TG4 - you go girl! Stephanie if you would have read the whole thread then you would notice that this has never been endorsed as the actual Mayo Clinic diet. Everyone on this site has different things that work for them and their body in this weight loss journey. We are all here to share ideas and motivate each other. So instead of slamming successful people that have done nothing but continue to inspire, encourage and motivate others take some time to find what works for you.

**Marcih** · March 2nd, 2010, 10:15 PM

SO I finally lost the 9 I gained over the holidays in 3 weeks!!! I started this eating plan yesterday and I really think it kicked in my loss. Tomorrow I just know I will be in the 180's and it has been way too long since that has happened. Thanks again for posting this. I actually like the grapefruits.
Good luck everyone and here is to a big loss tomorrow.

**cjwarner65** · March 2nd, 2010, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by stephanie8554

This is a fad diet! This diet is not from the Mayo Clinic and never has been... do some research on your own if you don't beleive me... I searched google under The New Mayo Clinic Diet and it was about four down. Anyway, if you see a doctor for the Phen why don't you just eat what the doctor tells you to eat?
I would like to see the original poster of this message tell the doctors name that she claims gave her this diet...

I know I get a lot from reading post on here. Even though I do not post much about my status on weight loss...but with anything else, you take what you can use and leave the rest...in my opinion it isn't necessary to go where you went.

**cjwarner65** · March 2nd, 2010, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by HopefulHeather

I'm not bored of chicken and salad because I don't eat just that very often:

Right now I eat a couple of tomatoes, some celery and a protein shake at lunch.

Dinner has been things like:
Meatballs with sauce (sugar-free natural ingredients ofc) and a little salad on the side

Noodle-less lasagna (ground Italian sausage browned, tomato sauce, home-canned tomatoes (only celery and water added), organic tomato paste to thicken (one ingredient: tomatoes), mushrooms, olives (sometimes), squash or zucchini, and some part-skim mozzarella cheese (yep cheated))

Fully cooked frozen chicken breasts (it has some kind of seasoning on it, can't remember, but it has no sugar) with either a salad or some veggies.

When I say salad, I don't always mean a leafy lettuce salad. To be honest I don't really like those kinds. I also made a salad that was just chopped tomatoes, artichokes and a little light Italian type dressing. Or chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and a similar dressing. Not always the most flavorful, but I love tomatoes so much (if you didn't notice) that I can eat them with anything or nothing. Although tomatoes with salt is ick!

I use the grapefruit as more of a treat for the sugar cravings. Idk but the tart sweetness works for me.

Anyway, I'll get on the scale when I get into my goal pants.

Heather,
You really inspire me...You have done awesome. I only hope I can do as well as you, Taz, and the many others on here that have been successful!!!

**greenapplegirl77** · March 3rd, 2010, 12:10 AM

I am not doing this, but my hubby started yesteday and was 256. This morning he was 252.5.

Hopefully tomorrow he will be 252.5 or lower

I wish I could lose that fast!

**HopefulHeather** · March 3rd, 2010, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by cjwarner65

Heather,
You really inspire me...You have done awesome. I only hope I can do as well as you, Taz, and the many others on here that have been successful!!!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by TG4Phen

Furthermore the orginal poster is one of the most successful people on this forum and has lost over 120 lbs! She doesn't even take phentermine. She would never post anything to lead someone astray. She has done nothing but help several people over the past year and then some.

Quoted for truth. Taz only means well. Thank you for saying that.

Everyone is different and not everything works for everyone no matter who you are.

Any way I admit to being a little dissapointed once I found out this was a "fad" diet too, but then I thought about it, and re-read the food ingredients.

It is a very Low Carb diet like Atkins, but more strict in a way. There are studies that show grapefruit can help aid weight loss but they seem inconclusive. So that may or may not be a key, hard to tell. (try it for yourself, I personally like grapefruit so I eat it)

But salad and lean meats? Low carb and good for you. The bacon.. well I coudn't find turkey bacon so I am not so sure that is the best part of this, but it is also the worst thing you eat... all day. and you eat it first thing.. so you have all day to work it off.

So yeah, I personally used this as an excuse to re-evaluate my own eating and change things up. Use it how you will, it is working for some and at the very least inspiring to others.