IP Community Weekend Chat Sat 12/6 - Sun 12/7/2014
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Debrasb - I spent last night looking through your recipes on your website - they are awesome! Thank you for sharing, I will be making some of them.
Happy Saturday everyone! Almost through the first week back on plan and getting the hang of it again. Did a quick peek on the scale this morning and was pleasantly surprised but I'll save the final number for my "official" WI tomorrow.
My son's hockey team is having a fun family skate night after their practice on Monday - complete with baking, hot chocolate, etc. I'm set with my favourite protein bar
Today is day 6. I'm doing fine, but I still don't know if I've entered Ketosis yet. I'm managing my hunger much better. My jeans fit instead of being tight. I don't feel miserable all the time.
Looking forward to a trip to Austin today. Not worried because I plan to eat at the flagship Whole Foods. They have a great stir-fry bar where you put the veggies you want in a bowl, hand it to them, and they stir-fry it for you. You can request "no oil" without a problem. They also add your choice of protein. It will make lunch a snap! Just can't enjoy it with a glass of prosecco like I normally would. Will have the prosecco next summer! It will be a treat to look forward to!
While I did it I went to the gym this morning and walking through the door felt so good. I have a great friend that has been asking me to go for about a month and I kept saying yes and never went. It felt so good to get back in the routine on my Saturday morning however I only did one class instead of two next week watch out it will be 2....
I need to take my life back and this is one of the steps in that process and wow what a great feeling it is.
I hope you all have a great weekend and stay OP.
I love the support from here and knowing we are all in this together it makes it so much better.
Okay!!!!! I am relieved -- the home scale(s) moved into the 180's at last! I have unofficially passed the 'minus-50-pound-mile-marker' on my IP journey!
Since before Thanksgiving, I have been hanging at the 190 mark on the analog scale I have used since I began this program. And my official WI on Thursday evening was a 0 loss... I thought maybe I was going into a stall, altho I know that one week of no movement on the scale does not a stall make.... still, I was fearful that my journey that has consistently moved downward for 18 weeks might become a struggle from now on.
No real reason to believe this, just fear taking hold of my psyche, I guess.
Today, I am thrilled to see the 180's on the dial of my analog scale, AND, after reading about Dietbet.com, I bought a new digital ARIA scale that sync's with a fitbit and wirelessly posts to MyFitnessPal. (Have to use a digital scale to enter the dietbet contests). It shows 188.9, validating that my departure from the 190's is real!!!
Today, I can really celebrate -- I am doing a day of primping to get ready for a holiday dance party tonight at my favorite dance studio!! I have to locate something formal to wear that will fit me at this size -- this means going shopping in my closet of many sizes...
I have a hot, red crepe jumpsuit that would be a real statement, but I am afraid I may no longer be large enough to wear it - it may just be too big and hang too long to keep from stepping on it while dancing... ask me if I am really sad about it being too large to wear??? NOT!!!
Instead, I have the fun task ahead of just trying on various items and seeing what makes me look and feel the best to dance in! (ya know - there are floor to ceiling mirrors all around the ballroom at the studio... you see yourself coming and going, so it's good to be really happy about whatever you are wearing - as it is, I don't wince every time I see myself, now that I am down 50 lbs from my all time high.)
I promise to report back on the final outcome, if you want to 'the rest of the story'
btw.... It is SOOOO rewarding to be able to share my feelings and ups and downs with you all -- thanks so much for letting me rattle on!
I'm doing P1 for a few days. A bake sale at work got the better of me. I resisted things so easily on my weight loss phase but it's not so easy on maintenance. My first few weeks were a piece of cake but I got too confident in how I could push my boundaries. Added puréed roasted red peppers to the tomato basil soup for lunch. Very yummy. I need to look up a recipe to make it without the $4 IP pack in it as it is a great way for me to keep my veggies up. Even with 7 months on IP, it's very easy to let the veggies slide.
It's great to read the posts from the new IPers. You are going to love the results you get on the plan.
ChipnDip, how do you go back on Phase 1 during Maintenance? Do you have to go to the clinic and start all over again? I'm on the 6th day of Phase 1 and would like to know.
Also.....not really seeing the scales move. Somehow, I got the impression that people typically had their biggest loss in the first week......
ChipnDip, how do you go back on Phase 1 during Maintenance? Do you have to go to the clinic and start all over again? I'm on the 6th day of Phase 1 and would like to know.
Also.....not really seeing the scales move. Somehow, I got the impression that people typically had their biggest loss in the first week......
Since you're new, you'll learn as you go.
Part of P4 is a "fun" day, followed by a P1 day.
Once one has been on IP for a long time, they'll know how to return to P1 for a day, week, or longer, to keep weight under control. Many of us use alternative products and don't pay a clinic for an ongoing time.
I'm going to caution you about a "watched scale". If you stay off it in between official weigh-ins, you'll feel much better about every weigh-in.
I'd also suggest making a list of why you're losing weight. If it has anything to do with your overall health, you'll start realizing those benefits MUCH quicker than the scale moves.
Another thing to remember: weight loss doesn't equal fat loss. Many things can cause us to hold onto weight but if we stick with IP, we're bound to lose fat. Use the measuring tape to monitor losses, as well. The scale is only one tool.
And a few folks see a bigger loss in week 2. But really, if the scale is stressing you, just know that stress increases cortisol, which interferes with weight loss.
Weight loss isn't a sprint, it is a marathon. But you'll feel so great when you cross the finish line!
Also.....not really seeing the scales move. Somehow, I got the impression that people typically had their biggest loss in the first week......
I agree with Lisa - the watched scale can make you crazy.
I also think that one of the best things to do in the beginning (and throughout your IP journey) is to post what you are eating in the 'What are you eating today IPeeps?' thread -- plenty of veteran IPeeps post there and we read the postings of others - you will see what's working for others, and if you are doing anything that's questionable regarding the P1 protocol, then you can get advice on fixes from those who are really adept with the program.
IP Community Weekend Chat Sat 12/6 - Sun 12/7/2014
