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02-22-2012, 06:18 PM
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#106
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 27
S/C/G: 132/124.6/110
Height: 5'4
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Originally Posted by GetUpOffaThatThing
I'm not sure if there's a joining fee. You pay for 30 packets (their assortment the first week.) plus 3 bottles of supplements, sea salt, shaker bottle and water bottle for around $300. Then its $81 for 21 packets per week after that. You can purchase more or less if you like. Its $4 per packet but you get a $3 discount for every 21 packets you buy. Weigh Ins are free. Spending all that money is part of my motivation.
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I agree that spending all of that money is certainly motivating, I just don't have that much either way. I think I will continue to buy them off of my the former IPer for $2 a packet and some alternatives. Maybe I'll check out the clinic over the summer when I can work more hours.
My only concern is that I have not been able to find exactly the same supplements. I've read the alternatives thread and no one (to my knowledge) has given the actual name of alternative supplements that are very close to the IP ones. The ones I've found have very different levels for certain vitamins/minerals. If anyone knows of any, please let me know!
Danafromaustin, thanks for the input. I must have an outdated sheet. It says 7oz. Maybe that extra little bit will help curb my appetite!
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02-22-2012, 06:39 PM
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#107
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Started IP 1/16/2012
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia & on a little lake in NE Michigan
Posts: 1,179
S/C/G: 291/171.4/175
Height: 5'6"
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Originally Posted by idealme
help please.....I just had my week 3 weigh in....week 1 - 9lbs week 2 -1 lb and week 3 -.8. I have also since switched B/C and had a 12 day period in those 22 days....I usually gain approx 5-6 lbs of water weight on my period and I didnt gain anything in 12 days so I suppose I should be happy....im just sad cause all my other friends are doing better than me  Any advice? Thanks guys!!!! |
Main advice. Don't get discouraged. I'm sure Wuv will come on and say that with all her great advice. She supported me when I was feeling like you and discouraged. Your body has to adjust to all of this. Sounds like changing B/C has really shocked your body. It is just trying to adjust, to everything. Give it time. I, for one, was really guilty of being impatient with the program. We want to be at our goal, now. We will get there. As Wuv has said in the past, DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS. You are you. That's being self destructive. Like you said, you're happy since you didn't gain. That's a big hooray. Don't give up stick to the program. It will all work out.
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02-22-2012, 06:41 PM
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#108
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 225.8/198.8/140
Height: 5'6
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I dont have a coach - my friend Owns the spa where I go. Weighing in keeps me accountable but you guys here keep me motivated and give me strength to stay strong. It could be so easy to falll off the wagon but this time I don't want to. I want to see it through for once. I've been on WW, Bernstein, herbal magic you name it - IP works!
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02-22-2012, 06:43 PM
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#109
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 225.8/198.8/140
Height: 5'6
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Another question - my spa tells me that they just got new updated training and you're allowed 10oz of meat/protein a day - can anyone confirm?
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02-22-2012, 07:01 PM
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#110
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Started IP 02/01/2012
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 95
S/C/G: 179.6/156.4/145
Height: 5'4
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Originally Posted by yoginitnr
Another question - my spa tells me that they just got new updated training and you're allowed 10oz of meat/protein a day - can anyone confirm?
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That would be awesome....I await confirmation as well 
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02-22-2012, 07:18 PM
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#111
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Round 2 started 6/21/13
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 217
S/C/G: 269/ticker/165
Height: 5'7"
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I recently reported that my almost 2 year old daughter who had been on a 6 month veggie strike started eating broccoli again, aka baby tree. As a result of my faithful consumption of cauliflower as part of IP she has now officially announced that white baby trees are not only an acceptable, but also yummy addition to our chicken or fish for dinner. One happy baby and one victorious IP Mama! No more cooking of separate dinners, yay! Only some extra carbs for the little one and we're set!
Love those NSVs!
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02-22-2012, 07:19 PM
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#112
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let's do this!
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 74
S/C/G: 227/See Ticker/160
Height: 5'10"
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My 4th WI today and Happy to say in the one month on IP have lost 22lbs!!!!!!
Over the moon!
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02-22-2012, 07:24 PM
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#113
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I Believe in ME!
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 54
S/C/G: 199/Ticker/135
Height: 5'3
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I have been so busy but I still read everyones posts when I find time! and I am so proud of everyone and so thankful for all the encouragment! Keep up the good work everyone!!
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02-22-2012, 07:26 PM
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#114
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Started IP 1/16/2012
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia & on a little lake in NE Michigan
Posts: 1,179
S/C/G: 291/171.4/175
Height: 5'6"
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Originally Posted by AussieonIP
My 4th WI today and Happy to say in the one month on IP have lost 22lbs!!!!!!
Over the moon!
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Way to go 
Last edited by WingnutandMe; 02-22-2012 at 07:26 PM.
Reason: misspelling
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02-22-2012, 07:36 PM
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#115
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 11
S/C/G: 268/258.5/150
Height: 5'7"
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Encouragement
 Thanks everyone for faithfully posting! I was doing really well and had lost about 11 pounds, then I gave myself an excuse for a day, which turned into a week. Now we're in the middle of a crisis and and all the old coping mechanisms are back! Overeating, as if it would solve the crisis! You're motivation will get me going again tomorrow! 
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02-22-2012, 07:45 PM
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#116
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 980
S/C/G: 300/152/154
Height: 5 ft 5.525 inches
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I did get the notice about increased protein, but it was 8 oz for meat and fish. Is it going up again to 10?
I have had several weigh-ins over the past year where I didn't loose anything, or I went up. Sometimes it was water, or being constipated. I didn't cheat at all for 10 months, and it still happened. Around Christmas I did have some sugar-free peanut clusters. I have had a couple of cheats since. But, I learned to keep plowing ahead. Somehow, I've managed to loose 145 pds. Our bodies can be so variable, and I just keep telling myself 'I want this...I want my life back' over and over and my determination and creativity kicks back in. That, and reading posts from you amazing people.  )
So, hang in there - it is worth it!!!! You are worth it!
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02-22-2012, 07:56 PM
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#117
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: `Quebec, Canada
Posts: 87
S/C/G: see ticker :)
Height: 5'6
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Hi Everyone,
My birthday is on the weekend and my mom has planned to have the family for brunch. I will have some scrambled egg whites, but I was wondering if turkey bacon would be a rare acceptable protein? I love turkey bacon and because it is high in sodium I have stayed away from it with IP. Being able to have the turkey bacon would be a treat and would help me stay away from the homefries, waffles, sausage, baked beans etc. etc. etc
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02-22-2012, 08:02 PM
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#118
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Started IP 02/01/2012
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 95
S/C/G: 179.6/156.4/145
Height: 5'4
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Originally Posted by ICanLoseItThisTime
I have been so busy but I still read everyones posts when I find time! and I am so proud of everyone and so thankful for all the encouragment! Keep up the good work everyone!!
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your weigh in numbers are amazing!!! Keep up the awesome work!!
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02-22-2012, 08:05 PM
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#119
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,729
S/C/G: 177/145/145
Height: 5'8"
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My dh and I have turkey bacon on one weekend morning and it has not been an issue.
I also dice turnip and fry it with some green onions. A little salt n pepper and it's just like hash browns!
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02-22-2012, 08:06 PM
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#120
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Started IP 12/30/11
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 743
S/C/G: 160/125/130 Phase 4!!!
Height: 5'
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Originally Posted by Beanie Mommy
I recently reported that my almost 2 year old daughter who had been on a 6 month veggie strike started eating broccoli again, aka baby tree. As a result of my faithful consumption of cauliflower as part of IP she has now officially announced that white baby trees are not only an acceptable, but also yummy addition to our chicken or fish for dinner. One happy baby and one victorious IP Mama! No more cooking of separate dinners, yay! Only some extra carbs for the little one and we're set!
Love those NSVs!
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Just precious - White Baby Trees 
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