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Posted by Janet_KS (My Page) on Wed, Jul 6, 05 at 13:42
| Just wondering....has anyone ever used Michael Thurmond's 6 Week Body Makeover Program? If so, what did you think of it?
Thanks,
Janet |
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| I tried it acouple of years ago, but did not have the determination to execute the plan he wrote up. In my opinion, it takes a lot of resolve and a very hard-driven person to get results this way. It also takes a fair amount of personal time, which I didn't have. I wish you the best. Go for it! |
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| My husband and I are currently trying it. It is NOT an easy program in some ways, yet very easy in others. NOT easy because you are giving up Caffeine, Dairy, Sugar, Salt(which to me at first was FLAVOR), Fats, and many processed foods EASY because it tells you what to eat when. Example I can eat 2 ounces of protein and 1/2 cup carbs at breakfast (example 2 egg whites, no yolks, and oatmeal) So I am not "running out of food" at the end of the day like I would on other plans. I've only been on it one week, let's see..it will take me way more than 6 weeks to make a difference, and I haven't gotten myself into the excercise part..which doesn't seemdifficult, I'm just having a hard time getting motivated. Vickey-MN |
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| I should add too...no processed food means no bread. That is hard sometimes. So it means a potatoe and some chicken for lunch with a salad, not a sandwich. Rice replaces bread sometimes, etc. Vickey-Mn |
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| Found out a few days ago that a friend of mine has the program. She purchased it then didn't follow thru so I borrowed it and poured over it this weekend. There's no doubt in my mind that the program works, but I'm not sure I can do it. I'm a body type A which means mostly fish, but I'm going to need to add turkey and chicken or I won't be able to stick with it. No sugar and no bread or pasta will be hard, but good for me since I have blood sugar problems and of course, my favorite fruits are the ones I shouldn't have. And, I'll miss dairy as I like cheese and cottage cheese. I think the worst part of dieting is the planning that needs to go into it -- it's hard when you're on the go all the time. |
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| I've been doing it for two weeks now, as is my husband and son. Husband and I are A's, son is a B. We do mostly chicken, couldn't do that much fish. We got over the dairy pretty quickly (thought we'd miss it more, we didn't). The SALT is what we still miss the most. BUT on the otherhand. DH has lost 20 pounds and his legs are SOOO much less swollen (he has high blood pressure, should have given up salt long ago and wouldn't), and I've lost 14 pounds. SOme days are harder than others. WE have a LONG way to go, but this is doable. Vickey-MN |
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| Congrats Vickey (and hubby) -- that's a wonderful start!! OK, I'm now inspired and going to give it a try. Would love to have 40 or 50 pounds off by the end of the year. You may already know about it, but I found this website with recipe ideas: http://chat.provida.com/forum/tt.asp?forumid=35. Thanks and good luck with the program!! Janet |
Here is a link that might be useful: Recipe Exchange
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Update now 3 weeks, I'm down 18 pounds, and My husband is down 20 pounds (we cheated a little, went to the fair shared a SMALL fried cheese curds, finished off the kids SMALL dippin dots, and split a small malt). SO we were happy with the results.
DH Week 1 -11, Week 2 -9, Week 3 -4
ME Week 1 -7, Week 2 -7, Week 3 -4 Vickey-MN |
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4 WEEK UPDATE
Me -8 this week. Total in 4 weeks 28 pounds
DH -2 this week. Total in 4 weeks 24 pounds Vickey-MN |
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| Wow Vickey - CONGRATS!! I think the hardest part is just sticking with it. You guys are doing fantastic! You just might convince me to try this diet once again. A friend who was trying to lose some post-pregnancy weight recommended it to me last year. I tried it but had a hard time giving up salt (though my husband was successful at it.) Two more weeks to go...Keep up the good work! |
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dog mom,
The salt thing is the hardest part I think..okay and the drinking water for me, I really have a hard time, but there's a long story behind that. I don't know how long it takes to get over not wanting salt. I've tried to research the salt craving thing and can find nothing. I've heard once you give it up and then have salty things they're REALLY salty, but so far when I've cheated (yes I've cheated), all I can say is YUMMM SALT (think Homer Simpson and food). But I am amazed it is working. I am concerned that I am loosing too fast, but I think this weeks was because it is FINALLY that TOM (getting close to menopause, so I can't judge when TOM is coming anymore), and so average for last two weeks is 6. Which is still a little high. But their website says that the more you have to lose, the more you will lose at first (and I have a LOT to lose). I have to admit also that I haven't been exercising, I need to start that, but ... Again the salt thing, work with the book, go to the website. There will be days and meals you just choke down and you know not to use them again. But there will be others you say FINALLY FLAVOR!!! Vickey-MN |
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| When I tried it, I was a type C (meso endo). I lost a couple pounds, but nothing drastic. I don't have a lot to lose (maybe 10-15 lbs), but it seems that the older I get, the harder it is to lose despite the fact that I am exercising more. I hate limiting my food choices, so I decided that if I was going to have that ice cream that I'd have to work out. I do Jazzercise 4 times a week, I walk the dog over two miles every morning and lift weights once a week. I'm a few months shy of 40 and I think the metabolism just took a siesta! I changed bcp's a few months ago and that's when the extra 10 lbs crept up on me. I had been trying low carb for a few weeks but it was just too much of a sacrifice of my favorite foods - fruit, sugar, potatoes, etc. So maybe I will give Provida another shot. Who knows, maybe this time it will work! PS - I bet if you added a little exercise, that would keep things moving. Just do a little walking everyday and see what happens! |
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| I really need to get motivated and feel like I could actually lose this fat I gained from quitting smoking.....Vickey or dogmom, could you explain the program to me..... |
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| Ruth, it is set up by body type, and depending on your body type (and sex) you eat certain types of food every two to three hours. Example I'm a type A (i don't remember more than that right now) for breakfast I eat a protein and a carb. Than a snack of a protein and a fruit. Lunch is a protein, carb and veggie. Afternoon snack is a protein and fruit, supper is a protein, carb and veggie. There is an evening snack, but I don't eat it, so I don't remember what it is, probably a protein and fruit. You can eat all the free veggies you want with any meal or snack, but NO SNACKING inbetween these meals. You are also to drink 100 oz of water a day. No salt, no sugar, no dairy, no added fats. No refined foods..meaning no breads. It is not really easy at first, but not reallyu hard either. The hardest part for me was: 1. giving up my morning latte (no dairy, no latte), 2. no salt meant no flavor..salt to me is a main flavor! BUT we are both seeing results. So we're going to keep trying. It is spendy (but so was weight watchers), but you have 6 weeks from the day you purchase it to see if it will work for you to decide. If after a month you decide it wont work, return it. (Don't wait 6 weeks and 1 day, I've heard they are really sticklers about the six weeks thing). Vickey-MN |
Here is a link that might be useful: 6 weekmakeover link
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| Thanks so much for the info...after I read your post I did some snooping around the internet and got at least some info...thanks for answering.... |
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| I'm a big fan of the 6week bmo. I was on it for 3 weeks and lost 25 pounds without exercising. I have not gained any of it back in 3 months. I decided yesterday to start again and lose more. This time I'm going to exercise. The reason I decided to start again is because I went to one of those bariatric surgery seminars to learn about that. Well, after the surgery you are on a diet that sounds exactly like the 6wbmo. AND..no sugar ever again, because you get something called an insulin dump which makes you feel sicker than you ever have been in your life. That's just not for me. The 6wbmo is work. There's a lot of cooking involved, but it's good food. You cut out all the processed stuff. It didn't take me long to get used to the lack of sugar and salt. It makes the foods you used to love taste awful! Anyway, just my take. Also, they have an awesome chat forum with a lot of support and great recipies so the food isn't so bland. provida.com |
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| We have a yahoo group dedicated to this weight program so if you need more support come by.... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/6WBMO/ |
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| clg.....I just don't get the reason why so many want to have that surgery either...It's a mystery to me...they have to do the exact same things to lose weight wether they have the surgery or not and yet they are willing to put themselves in a very dangerous situation. It's just too scary to me... |
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| OK makeover fans if you did another board just come and join us .... we changed the name.....
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CountDownToSuccess6wbmo/ |
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Have you tried the salt substitute? I have been reading all the materials and this is my first day on the program. It seems a bit overwhelming, but I'm sure it will work. There is a lot of prep work, but if I can get that down to a science and just pre-make all the food into containers to grab, it would be much more doable. I'm not giving up...I have 70 lbs to lose.
BTW - the salt substitute for salt free diets and Mrs. Dash seem to be great! I hate bland food - but Morton Salt makes a sodium free salt substitute that tastes like the real thing. Just an FYI...the divided baby plates with lids in the baby department are the PERFECT size for our portions.
THx! |
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| Ruthie G-I can't get in the group. Can you send me an invite link? Thanks! |
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| Missy I think we are the only ones still posting on this topic! I am ordering this plan today! I am not sure which place to order it from....I want to start eating the plan today, can you tell me where to find a list of what I can and cannot eat before my kit arrives? I dont' want to wait! I already did the profile, I am a type C. Have you stuck to it? THANKS!! |
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| slahgirl-I ordered the program a couple of weeks ago from Home Shopping for $99. plus S&H.They probably still have it on their website.I got it within 5 days of ordering it,and it has a 30 day money back guarantee.I did send it back though because it was much to complicated and time consuming for me. |
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Has anybody had success with the Michael Thurmund program? If so, can you give me some information as to how hard it was, what body type you were, how long it took you, etc. I have ordered the program and should have it in about 2 weeks.
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Hi Kathiefc. I did the 6 week body makeover. I started Oct 06. I lost about 35 pounds by January. Missing the salt was the hardest for me but I love Mrs. Dashes marinades- my kids like them too-that's a plus for the whole family. After losing all the weight I was easily able to keep it off even when I cheated. I found that walking was the most important thing for me. If I stopped walking the weightloss was sluggish. I think once you get down a system that works for you -it;s easy. I bagged up all my food for the day and took it to work with me. I even took baked potatoes (in my pocket) to soccer games. I really tried hard not eat out for the first 4 weeks- but when I did I was just really careful at what I ate.
I have gained about 10 back but that is due to having surgery and not being able to move around or eat the way I need to. I am happily back on the diet to get rid of 10 or more pounds this time. Good luck to you!! P.S. I don't have a treadmill but I walk in my house everyday- too cold right now outside. I find a good DVD, pop it in and walk in place for about an hour. Time goes by so quick! |
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| What's your guess as to the suitability of this program for vegetarians? |
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| Hey everyone :-) I'm a B... or I was... I retyped and it seems I'm now a C. I've lost 29 pounds, with 6 more to go. I have the cards for all 5 body types for men, and all EXCEPT the C for women!!!!! Would anyone be willing to share with me what the combos are for the 6 meals? I've been doing homework on the Provida site, pouring thru the recipes, trying to figure it out... I think I have most of it, but I sure would appreciate someone sharing the women's type C. Thanks! |
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| Hi I have a 14 yr old daughter who wants to lose about 20lbs. Is this plan for all ages? I feel younger teens need different things. She is working out 30min in the evening but I told her its not called "going on a diet" Its just a healthy diet for life. Does any one have any advise. Iam considered underwieght and iam tring to gain so Iam needing advise so her and I can be healthy together. HELP |
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| I did the 6 week body make over diet a few years ago. I lost 35 pounds in 6 weeks. No doubt that it does work but you have to be committed to it and it is very limiting. Even so, I am toying with the idea of doing it again. I had trouble with the caffeine and sugar. I love my coffee with creamer and sugar. After cutting it out for 3 days I got a terrible headache. I cheated a little and made a cup of coffee. After just a half cup the headache disappeared. I had no problems after that. |
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