Hi All
I used to go to a RC class that was near to me, a long time ago now, back in 1997 and I successfully lost 2.5 stones in 11 months.. I was much heavier and younger back then so I guess the weight just fell off (I was 18 yrs old and almost 13 stones, 5 foot 6 tall). Since then, I joined RC again, in class, in 2006 and lost a stone (I was 10.5 stones) but the past 18 months I put on a stone and I so want to lose it. As an attempt, I joined SW in 2008. There was no nearby RC near me anymore so SW was the nearest one and heard its very successful. I went for a year and I did not lose as much, maybe half a stone but it all went back on! I think I was eating too much rice and pasta as its free (meaning you can eat as much as you like). There is no portion or calorie concept so its a bit deceiving. I went back to the same SW group in 2011 for a few months but wasn't very successful then either. Also I felt there was a lot of competition in the group at SW, and this sometimes discouraged me (I don't have a lot to loose, I weight just over 11 stones now, so there was no way I can loose the 3 or 4 lbs a week loss which some of the bigger members were losing!). So now I am thinking of going back to RC, since I was the most successful at this one than SW. Also, with RC you can eat ready made sandwiches, or meals, snacks etc, on the go, as long as its 5% fat and within your calorie intake right? but unfortunately you cant do this on SW, because it will exceed your syn value, a sandwich will be a whole days syns allowance (15 syns). Anyone whos done SW will know what I mean. There is no RC class near me anymore so I am thinking doing it on line now. I prefer this was there's no competition and just me.
I wanted to ask how people are finding RC on line, and if they feel hungry? I sometimes did felt deprived when on RC in 2006 and was limited with fruit (5 pieces a day and I love fruit!), and weighing became a bit of a hassle but I feel I will be loose the weight quicker than SW and hopefully keep it off. Also, can you swap some things out of the meals, e.g instead of tuna salad, you have chicken instead? how does it all work? I'd love to hear your thoughts, good or bad.
Thanks
I used to go to a RC class that was near to me, a long time ago now, back in 1997 and I successfully lost 2.5 stones in 11 months.. I was much heavier and younger back then so I guess the weight just fell off (I was 18 yrs old and almost 13 stones, 5 foot 6 tall). Since then, I joined RC again, in class, in 2006 and lost a stone (I was 10.5 stones) but the past 18 months I put on a stone and I so want to lose it. As an attempt, I joined SW in 2008. There was no nearby RC near me anymore so SW was the nearest one and heard its very successful. I went for a year and I did not lose as much, maybe half a stone but it all went back on! I think I was eating too much rice and pasta as its free (meaning you can eat as much as you like). There is no portion or calorie concept so its a bit deceiving. I went back to the same SW group in 2011 for a few months but wasn't very successful then either. Also I felt there was a lot of competition in the group at SW, and this sometimes discouraged me (I don't have a lot to loose, I weight just over 11 stones now, so there was no way I can loose the 3 or 4 lbs a week loss which some of the bigger members were losing!). So now I am thinking of going back to RC, since I was the most successful at this one than SW. Also, with RC you can eat ready made sandwiches, or meals, snacks etc, on the go, as long as its 5% fat and within your calorie intake right? but unfortunately you cant do this on SW, because it will exceed your syn value, a sandwich will be a whole days syns allowance (15 syns). Anyone whos done SW will know what I mean. There is no RC class near me anymore so I am thinking doing it on line now. I prefer this was there's no competition and just me.
I wanted to ask how people are finding RC on line, and if they feel hungry? I sometimes did felt deprived when on RC in 2006 and was limited with fruit (5 pieces a day and I love fruit!), and weighing became a bit of a hassle but I feel I will be loose the weight quicker than SW and hopefully keep it off. Also, can you swap some things out of the meals, e.g instead of tuna salad, you have chicken instead? how does it all work? I'd love to hear your thoughts, good or bad.
Thanks