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[ydoodlebugsr]

Capt... My husband is contemplating joining JC since he's seen me do well on it, but he's concerned about the portion sizes. Do you guys eat much more than the ladies? maybe extra veggies or something?

[Out2BeALoser]

On the question about more food, it's a question about daily calories. I think we end up with a higher starting calroie intake and so have to add items to get to that point. It's the same JC food and same portions but with some added extras during the day (additional JC items or whatever). The guidance is usually on the back of the preplanned menus.

There is no doubt that he will eat less than he is probably used to. BUT...if he follows the plan he should be able to control his hunger by eating throughout the day, etc.

[Captain DigDug]

ydoodle- I joined Jenny cause my wife did well on it as well. I wont lie the first step was the hardest. Going into the center the first time was really felt like i was admitting I couldnt do it on my own. I have gotten over that part quickly. to me, the portion sizes were the thing that I needed to learn the most about. I was an athlete in college and could eat 5-6 meals a day without putting on weight. Those habits continued well after I stopped being a college athelete and the pounds just added up.

They will help you with your husbands concerns on the portion sizes. The first week dont change anything. Eat what they give you and stay true to the program. Once armed with your first week, have him be honest with the JCC. I think everyone's body adjusts to the portion sizes.

Basically you add freebies when you can. I ate salads or carrots as snacks during the day at first to get me through the hungry times but to be honest, I am not feeling as hungry as I originally did. In fact it was the opposite. I felt full alot because of all the extras they schedule. (snacks etc.)

[Out2BeALoser]

Jeff and Brinks,
How are things going for you?

[Leo242]

Hi All -

Been on the program for awhile. On maintenance for now.

How is everyone doing?

Leo

[BoyWonder]

So Day 1 is in the books. Seemed pretty easy. I was only feeling hungry after the gym. I ate a snack before the gym and then proceeded to play basketball for 2 hours. felt good and hungry. I probably could have done without the brownie for the dessert as I wasn't feeling hungry and it was late at night.

My wife said that there will be times you just wont feel hungry enough to eat all the food and im not a huge fan of sweets to begin with. I know I will miss drinking beer and BBQ food with my friends.

Day 2 is working out well now. I used to pound a large ice coffee with milk and sugar but once i added the equal, not so much. heres to 10 bottles of water......

[glk]

I posted in a midwest section before I noticed there is a men's posting place.

I am 32 pounds overweight and will begin tomorrow. I made out a shopping list for the week. My wife is not with me on this but I am bound and determined to get that weight off. I am physically active so that won't be a problem. So here goes...