[skittlescda]

Hi, I'm new and have been on the Ideal Protein diet program for one week. I'm feeling great and my first weigh in was today and I'm down 7 lbs....so I'm even more pumped and motivated than I was before.
I'm enjoying the food as I try different things i.e. mixing veggies in my soup, spaghetti, omelettes and chilli. Putting vanilla shakes as creamer in my coffee. After day 3 I felt like a new person and after day 4 the hunger pangs were all but gone. I will say that this diet is probably not for everyone but if you try, be sure to give yourself time to adjust to the foods/tastes/routine of eating the IP packs and once you get past the first few days and start to be creative with your menus, you'll be pleased with the results. I'm going to look through the posts on this site to share my excitement and to help support others who are, like me, starting out. xox TRISH

[leeway]

Hi Trish!
Wow, you're off and running with a great start on a good plan - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on.

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them. Try the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation. And, of course, check out the IP forum to meet others on the plan, sharing support and advice to get through the ups and downs.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

[Justwant2Bhealthy]

to a fellow Canadian ... glad you like your new plan and sounds like you are doing well already. We have a Canadian thread in the Supports Group Forum you can drop in now & then if you like; not sure if there is a thread for the IDEAL PROTEIN PLAN ... you could do a search to see. The best advice I can give is to come here often -- as it keeps you AWARE, ACCOUNTABLE, and ACTIVE ... in your new journey towards great health!