Dr. Bernstein diet on my own
03-10-2015, 06:17 AM
#31
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week 10
Well tomorrow is the day of reckoning....the dreaded dr.'s appointment for my physical. That is, after all, the most important reason for the diet...to try to avoid the scolding I expect to get. I had hoped to be about 3 or 4 pounds lighter by now to avoid this but it is not to be....
Steady as she goes, eh...
Our latest slow-cooker recipe is "pork cacciatore" (because I was out of chicken.
About 1 pound of pork, cubed
1 large can diced tomatoes (796ml, I think that is 28 oz, not sure)
1 small can of tomato paste
herbs and spices to taste (Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper, I throw in a little Worcestershire sauce)
2 green peppers, chopped
1 onion chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
cook on low 6-8 hours
deeeelish!!!
March 10 2015 173 pounds
Steady as she goes, eh...
Our latest slow-cooker recipe is "pork cacciatore" (because I was out of chicken.
About 1 pound of pork, cubed
1 large can diced tomatoes (796ml, I think that is 28 oz, not sure)
1 small can of tomato paste
herbs and spices to taste (Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper, I throw in a little Worcestershire sauce)
2 green peppers, chopped
1 onion chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
cook on low 6-8 hours
deeeelish!!!
March 10 2015 173 pounds
03-18-2015, 07:28 AM
#32
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week 11
Well it was a very successful doctor's visit. Her scale seems to be lower than mine, so I weighed a pound less fully-dressed. Oh ya.....
Yes, she did say that I was still overweight, but no lectures as she was pleased that I was exercising (until the onset of my back problems anyway.)
I was also able to provide my bmi when asked, thanks to my handy-dandy app on my phone (it's called "weight diary" and it's another tool to help with motivation.)
We're still having trouble sticking to our diet 100 percent on weekends, but we have no problem now during the week, with Wed. mornings often showing the biggest weight drop.
So basically, lean protein, vegetables, fruit, no junk food, added fats or sugar, no processed carbs. Hmmm where have we heard that before? Ya just about every diet. Yes, Bernstein, when followed religiously, has strict guidelines and portion control, but the bottom line is really the same. Can't really eat out much and have to do my own cooking (via the crockpot.)
Oh, and I have not only gotten my jeans on, and buttoned up, but I can also breathe while wearing them. That's a real milestone and one of the things I'm happiest about.
March 18, 2015 167 pounds
Yes, she did say that I was still overweight, but no lectures as she was pleased that I was exercising (until the onset of my back problems anyway.)
I was also able to provide my bmi when asked, thanks to my handy-dandy app on my phone (it's called "weight diary" and it's another tool to help with motivation.)
We're still having trouble sticking to our diet 100 percent on weekends, but we have no problem now during the week, with Wed. mornings often showing the biggest weight drop.
So basically, lean protein, vegetables, fruit, no junk food, added fats or sugar, no processed carbs. Hmmm where have we heard that before? Ya just about every diet. Yes, Bernstein, when followed religiously, has strict guidelines and portion control, but the bottom line is really the same. Can't really eat out much and have to do my own cooking (via the crockpot.)
Oh, and I have not only gotten my jeans on, and buttoned up, but I can also breathe while wearing them. That's a real milestone and one of the things I'm happiest about.
March 18, 2015 167 pounds
03-24-2015, 05:07 AM
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week 12
Well, we're doing great, losing weight steadily and I think the pattern we've fallen into makes it easier. It's all about "just saying no" to the evil thoughts of treats.
It's interesting to see posts on other forums from people seeking magic, easy solutions for weight loss. As it is so easy to put the pounds back on (I should know) finding a way of eating that I can maintain long-term is what I need. I've found the best solution for me in the slow-cooker meals that have flavour (from garlic, herbs, Worcestershire sauce etc.) as well as stir-frys with low-fat protein like chicken and pork tenderloin.
This diet is certainly a lot more work. It would be so easy to say let's have McDonalds or pizza instead of cooking. But we're managing to avoid doing that. For us, the secret is to have the lean meats on hand in the freezer, have pound and pounds of veggies not just on hand, but cut up and ready to eat and/or cook with. We dip the raw veggies in fat-free dressing or low-fat tzatziki.
So far today, I've had my one piece of multi-grain bread (and boy do I look forward to that every day!), a slice of turkey sausage and an egg. Next I will have a whole grapefruit, then homemade crockpot soup (ground chicken and veggies/can diced tomatoes/no salt beef broth) from the freezer. Lots of water.
Just under three weeks to go until our cruise....and that will be the biggest challenge so far.
March 24, 2015 165 lbs
It's interesting to see posts on other forums from people seeking magic, easy solutions for weight loss. As it is so easy to put the pounds back on (I should know) finding a way of eating that I can maintain long-term is what I need. I've found the best solution for me in the slow-cooker meals that have flavour (from garlic, herbs, Worcestershire sauce etc.) as well as stir-frys with low-fat protein like chicken and pork tenderloin.
This diet is certainly a lot more work. It would be so easy to say let's have McDonalds or pizza instead of cooking. But we're managing to avoid doing that. For us, the secret is to have the lean meats on hand in the freezer, have pound and pounds of veggies not just on hand, but cut up and ready to eat and/or cook with. We dip the raw veggies in fat-free dressing or low-fat tzatziki.
So far today, I've had my one piece of multi-grain bread (and boy do I look forward to that every day!), a slice of turkey sausage and an egg. Next I will have a whole grapefruit, then homemade crockpot soup (ground chicken and veggies/can diced tomatoes/no salt beef broth) from the freezer. Lots of water.
Just under three weeks to go until our cruise....and that will be the biggest challenge so far.
March 24, 2015 165 lbs
08-02-2015, 08:42 AM
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Questions about the at home program
How did you know how much to inject? And where did you get the b6? I found the b12 at Costco but not the b6. I also just am wondering what size of syringe you used? Please let me know. I'd like to try this at home as well. I am on the program now and have lost 80 lbs but am finding the last ten to be really difficult. Thank you.
08-19-2015, 03:15 AM
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Potassium
What amount of Potassium are you taking and how frequently?
I did the Dr. B plan on my own a few years ago and it worked, and I'd like to try it again, but cannot remember the amounts and frequency of the supplements!
Also would like to know where you found the B6 injectable.
Thanks! And Congrats!
I did the Dr. B plan on my own a few years ago and it worked, and I'd like to try it again, but cannot remember the amounts and frequency of the supplements!
Also would like to know where you found the B6 injectable.
Thanks! And Congrats!
