Started my first day today. Here are my pics and starting measurements.
Weight - 171.2 lbs
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 40 1/2 in
Waist one inch above navel - 35 in
Waist at navel - 36 1/2 in
Waist one inch below navel - 39 1/2 in
L thigh - 22 1/2 in
R thigh - 21 1/2 in
Awesome! Let us know if you have any questions!
A couple of days late, but these are my pics and measurements after 1 week.
Weight - 165.5 lbs (-5.7 lbs)
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 40 in (-1/2 in)
Waist one inch above navel - 35 in
Waist at navel - 36 1/4 in (-1/4 in)
Waist one inch below navel - 39 in (-1/2 in)
L thigh - 22 in (-1/2 in)
R thigh - 22 in (+1/2 in)
Awesome first week! How are you feeling?
I am feeling good. The first day was rough and I ended up with a horrible headache that night. I had another day or two where I felt pretty hungry most of the day, but I’m general I think I have gotten used to just having the shakes until supper time.
I did try to work out in the morning twice and it seemed like I stayed hungry on those days, so I think I will stick to doing it in the afternoon.
I also noticed I got much hungrier the earlier I had that first one
2 weeks in and I am feeling good. I felt like I was bloated when we took these pictures and measurements, so I am hoping that accounts for the lack of changes and some of the measurements going up.
Weight - 164.4 lbs (-1.1 lbs)
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 39 in (-1 in)
Waist one inch above navel - 34 3/4 in (-1/4 in)
Waist at navel - 37 in (+3/4 in)
Waist one inch below navel - 39 1/2 in (+1/2 in)
L thigh - 22 in
R thigh - 22 in
Changes are from week one, not from the start.
My weight dropped very fast the first week then went up a little and is coming back down very slowly. Do I need to change anything up or does all of this look okay??
Pics and measurements from 3 weeks.
Weight - 164.2 lbs (-.2)
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 39 in
Waist one inch above navel - 34 1/4 in (-1/2 in)
Waist at navel - 36 1/2 in (-1/2 in)
Waist one inch below navel - 38 1/2 in (-1 in)
L thigh - 22 in (+1/2 in)
R thigh - 22 in
I was hoping to loose more or see more of a difference in my appearance, but I feel good and have gotten used to the diet.
Great progress!
What do your dinners look like? How’s your hunger/ mood/ energy/ etc? We can always accelerate weight loss, but since you’re feeling awesome it might not be worth any changes
For dinner I have been doing meat (mostly chicken), a green veggie (broccoli, green beans, salad), and a carb (rice, baked potato, sweet potato), sometimes a few strawberries for something sweet.
My mood and energy have been normal. I have been able to complete my workouts with no problem.
The shakes have become routine for me and I’m not really feeling hungry. I am ready for real food by dinner time though, lol.
What would you do to accelerate the weight loss?
Looking back, you’ve lost 7 lbs - that’s awesome! I really would recommend changing nothing.
If you were to change anything, I’d do something small and practical. So probably cut that dinner starch in half and see if you can get another 2000 daily steps in.
Thank you for your help!
Nice job so far. Keep it up!!
Week 4 update! After doing this plan for 4 weeks, I am feeling great! It has become so easy to follow and I have plenty of energy for my workouts. I really like how I am feeling and may continue for a couple more weeks. Here are the picture and measurement comparisons from start to now.
Weight - 161.5 lbs (-9.7 lbs)
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 39 in (-1 1/2 in)
Waist one inch above navel - 34 1/4 in (-3/4 in)
Waist at navel - 36 in (-1/2 in)
Waist one inch below navel-38 1/4 in (-1 1/4 in)
L thigh - 22 1/2 in
R thigh - 22 in (+1/2 in)
I am thrilled with my progress and the help I have gotten on here! I have another question if I keep going for a little longer.
I work in a school, so I am headed back to work Monday. My schedule will be different from what I have been doing. I am worried about the time between when I would have my breakfast shake and my lunch shake. I will be getting up at 5 and usually eat breakfast between 6-6:15 and don’t get lunch until 11.
Would it be okay for me to split my breakfast shake and do one scoop at 6:15 then the second scoop around 8:15 so there isn’t so much time between breakfast and my lunch at 11? The rest of the day I can stick to what I have been doing, it’s just the morning I am worried about. Would splitting the first shake work or is there a better way to handle that?
Thanks!
Amazing progress! Thats an incredible before and after - way to go!
“Making this your own” is a huge theme with this diet. I think your plan is a good one. You’ll end up getting some extra water in that way and may even feel fuller.
For me, I’d find it easier to not have anything at 6 and just do the 8:15. That’s where some of this is individual and whatever makes you more comfortable is the right way. At the end of the day, you’re getting the same totals in.
Again - awesome job!
Thanks for the help!
Awesome progress!! Really great work done here!!!
What a difference! Great job. And this is the best part:
Keep up the good work!
5 week update. Everything is going great. There was a little bit of adjusting with going back to work. I did get hungry a few times between shakes, but overall it went great. I have kept up with my exercise and feel strong and energetic while I am working out which is awesome! I have seen a big difference in this week, so that is exciting 
Here are my 5 week pictures and measurements showing the difference in the last week.
Weight - 160.4 lbs (-1.1 lbs)
L arm flexed - 13 in
R arm flexed - 13 in
Chest - 39 in
Waist one inch above navel - 33 1/2 in (-3/4 in)
Waist at navel - 35 in (-1 in)
Waist one inch below navel-37 3/4 in (-1/2 in)
L thigh - 22 1/2 in
R thigh - 22 1/2 in (+1/2 in)
