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Originally Posted by paupau
You experienced IP'ers ROCK! You're so dedicated and full of info, much appreciated for a greenie like me! anyway, here goes. I've been on IP for 8 weeks and have avg about a 3.5 lb per week. My mom who is over 60 started I P a couple of weeks ago, the 1st week she lost 8 lbs and her 2nd weigh in only 1.5. I thought that was really low for a 2nd weigh in. she's not eating restricted foods and is following the plan. I just don,t want her to get discouraged when she she she's how well she's been doing? Any advice.
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Thanks!!
Also, what your mom is experiencing is VERY VERY common. Many people lose well the first week, are shocked and lose little the second and maybe even 3rd week(for a small few), then lose well week 4. It is a pattern we have seen before.
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Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4
My husband is a moderator of an audio forum, and he spends a LOT of time and energy answering questions and helping people. What I have learned from him is to "Respect the Elders..." For example, search before you ask. If you expect someone to exert energy on your behalf, exert your own energy first to see if someone else has already answered the question. Chances are, they already have! He once told me that probably 60-80% of questions have already been answered.
So, in that spirit, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has researched things extensively and posted. I have spent hours and hours reading through old posts, searching, going through the stickies... You are all wonderful and I have learned a ton.
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AWW!!... Thanks, and thank you for all the research you did for yourself.
I have to agree with your husband. In the past 17months on this forum, I see about the same percentage (60 to 80% depending on stage/cycle of the group) of repetitive questioning. Even now, we have multiple threads for the very same questions. I realize it takes people awhile to get the "map" of the forum and a sense of how to search and what already exists.
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Originally Posted by kjw83
I have moved onto phase 2 and my coach recommended the chocolate pancakes for me to try, based on how good she thought they were! I didn`t realize til I got home how many carbs were in them...22! AAHHH!!! I`ve had one 3 days in a row, because I don`t have much choice in my packets, but this morning I used a ketostick just to make sure and it says no trace or anything! Normally in the am when I do the sticks, it is dark red and then lighter more into the day when I start getting my water in. There is 4 grams of fiber in them, so that would really only be 18 carbs, but still! My question: would eating those pancakes have thrown me out of ketosis? I haven`t cheated or anything, if anything I backed off the veggies just a little to make up for the packet! Help!!
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You should still be in ketosis in phase 2. REMEMBER, ketosticks only measure 1 of the ways our body eliminates ketones. (breath, sweat, blood, urine are the 4) so, if there aren't many ketones total and they are being eliminated in many ways, you will stop being able to measure them, ESPECIALLY if you are well hydrated. Try relying less on those.
Also, trying to use those pancakes/crepes less often because, YES, some people who are still carb sensitive will fall out of ketosis somewhere around 50 total carbs per day, nearly everyone is out of a measurable zone at 60 total carbs per day. If your normal day was around 30 before and you are now adding 22 instead of a 3 or 5, you are increase your day by up to 17 more and you could be right at the point where if you are in ketosis it might not be easily measured.
Your weight will be the best "tell". If you are still losing having those 3x a week, you are fine. If you are not, cut back to a point you are losing as you wish.
You should be in ketosis until phase 3. In phase 3 you will start to increase carbs and will likely fall out of ketosis.
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Originally Posted by Vanessa333
Good morning fellow IP ers! To put you in context 2 weeks ago was an awfull week for me I cheated I don't know why but I was CRAVING badly Peanut butter, so I eat it by the spoon, a lot! A got reeeeallly sick to my stomach. Anyways that week was to be forgotten. When I went to my WI I didn't want to know how much I weighted, I'm sure I was going to be discourage. The week before I was 148.9.
Yesterday I went on my WI with a very OP week, I was proud to be back, and I weight 148.5. I'm OK with that because 1. I know TOM is very close 2. I asked my coach what was the gain of the last week it was 3.6 pounds!!! So I lost 4 pounds this week which is good.
But anyways, I just did 2 weeks for nothing because now i'm at the same weight and lost 160 $. So NO more cheat until the end!
Have a good OP day!
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It does feel awful to waste the money all for a moment of food gratification. At least you now know! I am sure you will find ways to avoid that next time!
FYI.. next time you have that particular craving, have a little extra olive oil or omega 3 oil and have an extra IP packet or 1 hard boiled egg. Most times, when people have that particular craving they are too low on fat or protein.
See there may have been a reason your body wanted that food! It is also high in selenium and other nutrients which are in high concentration in egg yolk so, try first to substitute a nice whole egg!
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Originally Posted by ontariophotogal
This method is SO much easier than what I was doing before, thank you!
Any chance you could go over the sea salt flush? I'm needing something to help me over here....thanks in advance
Morning everyone 
Was trying to make myself feel better last night after weigh in number 2 and no weight loss (but 11.5 total inches gone), so I went into my closet for the heck of it and started pulling out some clothes. Tried on a few things and noticed that just with 14.5 lbs. gone I can now fit comfortably in a 20, down from a 22. It's a start anyways and I'm really hoping to get the big C all cleared up so the scale with be moving back on down next week.
Have a great Saturday all!
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NICE!!! One size gone in just 2 weeks! You're on a roll! Keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by Slimbound
Ok.. Went to the dr. yesterday for routine bloodwork... of course you get on the scale.. which now adays I seem to like doing....Lost 46 lbs since I had seen her six months ago.... She was excited and I couldnt shut up about how I had lost it.... 32 of that was with IP and since 1/20/11. So she is going to call me when she gets the results and we are going to take blood work in 3 more months to see if we are able to reduce the meds that I am on.....keeping my fingers crossed because I take a pill for sugar levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, and thyroid......
Hope everyone has a great day
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WOO HOO!!!!
That is such a great moment when your doctor is excited for your results. Congratulations!
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Originally Posted by Beachbella
WOW Carla you are the greatest. Both my doc and my coach know about the high blood pressure meds and also being on Ideal Protein, meaning Coach asked what prescriptions I was on and wrote them down on day 1 and Doc asked me about the Ideal Program and showed her all the supplements and she approved. Yes I am taking the Potassium. I honestly was fine and weight loss was big before adding the cleanse to my plan 9 days ago. I honestly feel it is the cleanse that is throwing me off but I am determined to finish it out. I know my Coach only has me taking 2 Cal Mags a day compared to 4 and he said it was due to my prescriptions that I was on.
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Oh Good!! I am glad you are working with both. It will be helpful as your body corrects itself and you get to a point those meds need to be adjusted!
Probably, just a supposition, your coach is having you use less of the calcium because of the amlodipine. It has an effect of blocking calcium but, too much calcium can prevent your medicine from doing its job.
While I did the program my doctor did blood work every month to ensure that my kidneys were still good, my liver was good, my potassium levels were normal and, I wasn't becoming to off balance in my other electrolyte chemistry. She also was monitoring my cholesterol. Those are all important things to manage on a diet with repaid weight loss, low caloric intake, low fat, and low carbs.
I am so glad you have the support of your doctor and coach!
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Originally Posted by Sandman79
I was on Diovan HCT, but what does the combination cause? I was just wondering after reading this?
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It isn't that you absolutely can not take potassium with this medicine. What is important is that your DR must be informed and involved. We have many people on this board who have reported of coaches "knowing" what medicines they were on a still giving bad advice, going on the diet and not working with their doctor (THIS IS a drastic diet people, you are going to lose weight very quickly and low calorie, you really NEED to be working with a doctor or at least beginning having had a doctors involvement.), and then, there are those who are doing this at home, on their own, without a coach or doctor. For those people and others who read this it is important to know, you need to speak to a doctor if you are on this medicine or ANY other blood pressure medicine. Some of these medicines are calcium blocking so, taking too much calcium becomes dangerous. Some of them are potassium sparing so, too much potassium in a supplement can then build up in your blood stream and cause serious effects. Some have a potassium interaction and effect other body tissues.
Again, it isn't that you can't take potassium, it is that it should be under your doctor's care if you are also taking blood pressure medicines.
As to what are the effects of potassium taken with diovan HCT:
For those unfamiliar with the product, Diovan HCT is hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan.
You can devlop too much potassium which, is Hyperkalemia. When this happens, your muscles and nerves suddenly become overly sensitive and begin to malfunction. You may suddenly experience irregular heartbeat or palpitations, signs that you are at risk for a heart attack brought on by an overdose of potassium. The heart is particularly susceptible to high levels of potassium.
Symptoms of Too Much Potassium:
* Heart palpitations
* Irregular heartbeat
* Sudden muscle weakness
* Unexplained fatigue
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It can cause a rare but serious side effect which is why your doctor must know that you are taking potassium and just how much.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan, unless your doctor has told you to. In rare cases, hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.
source:
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/diovan-hct.html
Valsartan may increase the level of potassium in your blood. If this medicine is taken with other medicines that can increase blood potassium levels, this effect may be enhanced. Such medicines include the following. These are not usually recommended for use in combination with valsartan. If they are used in combination with valsartan, the amount of potassium in your blood should be monitored:
* ciclosporin
* heparin
* non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, eg indometacin, diclofenac, ibuprofen
* potassium-sparing diuretics eg spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride
* potassium supplements
* potassium salts, eg potassium citrate
* potassium-containing salt substitutes such as Lo-Salt.
source:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000802.html
Do not use salt substitutes or take potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. Valsartan can affect potassium levels in the body.
What other drugs will affect valsartan?
* Before taking valsartan, tell your doctor if you
o take a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
o take a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide); or
o use a salt substitute.
* Valsartan can affect potassium levels in the body. You may not be able to take valsartan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
source:
http://medlibrary.org/drugs/heart-ci.../diovan-2.html
additional information:
http://blood-pressure.emedtv.com/dio...eractions.html
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