The plan

So after consulting with my doctor we have come up with this plan:
Starting weight. 193lbs.
Chest- 41, waist 41, hips 47....Ideal protein measures neck, shoulders, thigh, calf and a few other places too. But since I used to be proud of my 34 27 36 shape at 135lbs, I wanna see how close I can get to getting it back!

Phase I: Ideal Protein Weightloss system.
This was my choice and my doctor approved it, reluctantly. He feels I won't see permanent results with this. But hence the phase II.
Phase I target- 160lbs. Target completion date of all 4 of Ideal Protein's phases: 6 months (February 2014)

Reward: Hot Holiday in Mexico with hubby & Quinn OR taking the money used for Ideal Protein foods and supplements and spending it on a house keeper!

Phase II: Dietician moving forward to take the knowledge I have of healthy eating form weight watchers and the knowledge I will gain about healthy eating from Ideal Protein (meal pairings, eat your big meal in the AM kinda stuff) and work with a dietician to come up with an exercise plan to get me back in shape and lose the remaining weight. Targets to be set later.

Why Ideal protein? Answers a lot of my requirements outlined in previous post. And one thing I did realize is that in order to get weight off quickly, and understanding I have a lot to learn about meal planning, etc. I wanted something structured to start out with. Something I don't have to think about. at first. But I don't want something I have to do for the rest of my life. I have the education, I just want the weight off so I can work on exercising and eating to sustain a decent weight.

Am I a bit of a hypocrite? Yup. in some ways for sure- there is nothing natural about a diet program that says no dairy, no carbs and no fruits for 4+ months. Particularly when you're eating their supplements and foods for a large part of that. But even in the beginning it is a LOT Of protein and veggies. 4 cups of veggies a day!!! 8oz of protein. All fresh foods. I don't eat 8oz of protein in a day now!! and even including food I maybe-MAYBE-eat 2 cups of veggies/fruit a day. THis is not going to be easy. and its a lot of food- and a lot of water! Can you say pee break? But again, its about easing me into better eating. So yes, in the beginning, I will be eating non food foods. But not forever!