I made 6 raspberry jellys w/rhubarb assembly line style, was so upset when I couldn't find the rhubarb at first! Its my faux fruit fix...the weekend was productive and OP!
Happy weekend, everyone! i just attempted to make kale chips for the first time, they burned, and both of my fire alarms went off. There were one or two that didn't burn, and I tried them. SO TASTY! I am trying again for round two now that my windows are open and the smoke smell is fading away.
I made these last week. They tasted okay, so I made extra and took a Tupperware full to school for a snack. Bi mistake, they smelled so horrible even in a tupperware and in my closet. I finally had to put them in the garbage outside. Moral to the story, eat them right away
Hi all,
I am going to start IP tomorrow and am super excited.. I have over 100 pounds to lose so I will be on it for awhile but I am ok with that.. this has been such a great resource for me to read and check out thanks so much. I live in the seattle area and am a substitute teacher/ massage therapist... so I can create my own schedule. I took off this week so I can get myself settled in this diet as well as deal with any side affects from it!
I just did something I never thought I'd do - I took a shot of grapeseed oil. I realized I hadn't had any oil at all today and that was the quickest way to get it taken care of.
It was kind of gross, but I'd take it over tequila any day! Not that that means much because I really don't like to drink, and tequila smells like dirty feet anyhow. lol
I saw a thing on Dateline or one of those shows, where manufacturers have been labelling clothing in a smaller size to get you to buy it. If you have one pair of pants in a 10, but another brand in an 8, you'll likely buy the size 8, even if they are the same measurements. I think there's some truth to it...I'm wearing a size 10 and I can't remember ever being that size...
It worked. I bought into it. I measured one 10 against an 8 and it was smaller so I'll just have to try on stuff each day and go with what fits. It's fun though. Now, I want new clothes. I bought some make up yesterday. And I need to get the hair done soon.
Looks like everyone had an awesome weekend and over came a lot of obstacles. CONGRATS to all!!!.....now its almost Monday SOOOOO its time for another OP week!!
Hi all,
I am going to start IP tomorrow and am super excited.. I have over 100 pounds to lose so I will be on it for awhile but I am ok with that.. this has been such a great resource for me to read and check out thanks so much. I live in the seattle area and am a substitute teacher/ massage therapist... so I can create my own schedule. I took off this week so I can get myself settled in this diet as well as deal with any side affects from it!
Good luck, I have lost 26 lbs. in 5 weeks, I live in Kent, grew up in Seattle...IP is an awesome way to go, and I know it will be my last diet!
WI#3 isn't until Wednesday and I have come down with this cold...I was wondering what IPers can take and still stay 100% OP? Obviously no Neo Citran or any syrup, but can we take cold/sinus capsules such as Benylin? I really don't want to do anything that might slow down my progress...Any ideas?
I just wanted to offer a suggestion...do you have a cool mist humidifier? If you do, park yourself right by it and let it work its magic! Once we started using a cool mist humidifier, we threw away all cough syrups and cold medicines (with one exception: 4 Way nose spray, so good for stopping the drips which contribute to coughs.) I hope you feel better soon!
I just wanted to offer a suggestion...do you have a cool mist humidifier? If you do, park yourself right by it and let it work its magic! Once we started using a cool mist humidifier, we threw away all cough syrups and cold medicines (with one exception: 4 Way nose spray, so good for stopping the drips which contribute to coughs.) I hope you feel better soon!
Thank you for the suggestion, I do not currently own a cool mist humidifier, but it sounds like it might be worth purchasing one. Will definately look into it. Thanks again!
Hi all,
I am going to start IP tomorrow and am super excited.. I have over 100 pounds to lose so I will be on it for awhile but I am ok with that.. this has been such a great resource for me to read and check out thanks so much. I live in the seattle area and am a substitute teacher/ massage therapist... so I can create my own schedule. I took off this week so I can get myself settled in this diet as well as deal with any side affects from it!
Congratulations! I did it, and have lost 145 pds! It's great that you have taken the time to prepare and have a productive mindset - that's what it takes. I found that journaling helped as well, as this can be quite an emotional journey, and examining all aspects of my behavior and thinking is an on going process.
Everything is to be done raw BUT there is controversy about this. When I do baby spinach I just fill up a 2 cup measuring cup, I don't pack it tight. As far as the tilipia I eat 2 fillets from the frozen packets at walmart. If you aren't getting the full 8oz its ok just get as close to it as possible. The fillets are pretty thin if you measure it frozen it will be close to 8oz or a little over, which again is still ok ...this of course is what I DO, I am no expert by no means, just sharing how I do things
Thanks so much for the info. That is kinda what I have been doing, but wanted to check.
