I'm still here. I check in every couple of days to this thread and the Maintainers. I too enjoy seeing the friends that I did this with. Like you say, it is a constant battle. I am within 5 lbs of my goal. I still drink the RTD shakes (tho alternative from Lindora), I use Walden Farms dressings only, I do Pilates 3-4 days per week and I do watch the scale weekly. I try not to obsess, but of course, I do.
I enjoy everyone's posts and am glad you all share. I'm not a very talkative person but will probably lurk the rest of my life (unless I get called out. Thanks Sunny )to keep myself on track.
Lynn
GREAT to see a post from you! Glad you are making it work! I toobthink I will be using " astronaut food" in the little silver packets or alternatives once in maintenance. Whatever it takes, I really want to figure it out. Being at goal felt so good. Day 17 and going strong- 100% on plan as far as carbs- a couple of times I have went over on the meat portion or had an extra packet to stave off hunger.... Keep posting.
Thanks, I made it through day 3!
I put a "tick" on my post-it-note on the fridge - actually more rewarding to see the number of tickmarks than the numbers on the scale this time around
Hope you feel better today!
Good for you! Tick tick tick. Love that you found something so simple to be so rewarding.
Hi Steffy No better time to start than today! Great choice! Can't wait to see your progress. I began my reboot at 190.8 and as of yesterday am at 178.4... IP really works!
LOL Your pancake (almost) mishap made me laugh...Before I got to your last sentence I thought "Oh, that's a new combo"...
I just weighed in at 121, so that will be my starting point. I'll be using IP foods again. This morning, I just about put barbaque sauce on my pancake! Thankfully I caught myself in time.
Have a terrific Friday!
Steffy
Oh Yeah.....I've put BBQ sauce on my frozen cheesecake pudding once or twice....Yummm
Have fun getting back to your goal. We'll all be here with you. :0)
And NEW ENGLANDER....I have exploded my oatmeal way more than once in my microwave, so welcome to the club. You were way funnier describing your fiasco than I would have been. I can tell you have an amazing sense of humor, thank goodness. Me.... I just start cursing like a sailor!
GREAT to see a post from you! Glad you are making it work! I toobthink I will be using " astronaut food" in the little silver packets or alternatives once in maintenance. Whatever it takes, I really want to figure it out. Being at goal felt so good. Day 17 and going strong- 100% on plan as far as carbs- a couple of times I have went over on the meat portion or had an extra packet to stave off hunger.... Keep posting.
Hi Determined,
I do continue to use packets. I have a bookshelf in a spare bedroom that I keep stocked with my IP favorites that I can't find alternatives to (White Choco Cinnamon bars, crispy cereal) and alternative packets I like. My newest favorite is the Proti-Thin Fusili high protein pasta. I found a product at Whole Foods called Caleb & Milo Cilantro Mint Jalapeno Pesto. It is nut and dairy free. Just herbs and olive oil. 2 Tablespoons has 35 fat calories which would equal about 1 tsp of oil so that's how I count it. I add in beansprouts and chopped baby bok choy and it is very filling.
Finding new ways like this to "beat the system" keeps it interesting.
ok ladies after my major reboot that got me back to my goal weight in the fall. I just don't want to do phase 1 right now. I am about 2-3 pounds up from my goal weight. I know not to lose focus, but to keep focus I am taking a 24 hours off starting tonight.
After 3 years of this...I know that works for me and helps keep me going. I have gotten really good at taking a night or two off and then jumping back on.
So I will enjoy Foxwoods and the winery in CT. I will be 100% Sunday morning and I have already scheduled to work out with my trainer on Sunday afternoon.
Have a great weekend all. I appreciate this group so much
Karen - Hi Karen, Your story sounds just like mine (and probably 99.9% of the IPeepers on here)... the forgiving pants, overeating on cheat days...I too need to control my cheat days. I would go to the store and buy everything!!! Stuff to make nachos, candy, ice cream, bagels, cream cheese, sour cream etc...I would eat all day...then leftovers the next day and finally start back on P1 the third day... Well, that didn't work. I was able to maintain within an "okay" range for 7 months. Then October hit and came birthdays, anniversarys and holidays...And I was starting this period of the year at 8 lbs above goal and it just kept climbing and climbing... oops!
I was at my neurologist and told him I put some back on and was working to lose it and he was more pleased that I was working to lose it than being disappointed that I had put some back on. It's a known battle to maintain and those of us who don't give up will win!!!
Keep going!!!
I'm at 178.4 (from 190.8 on 1/1) and feel so much better! I'm on my way too!!!
Keep going!!!
Thanks for your words of encouragement, New Englander! We do sound like we have almost identical stories, as you said. I'm so glad you're feeling better and I'm so grateful to know that I am supported and understood on this site and this thread. Congrates on your losses so far. Keep on rockin' it!
ok ladies after my major reboot that got me back to my goal weight in the fall. I just don't want to do phase 1 right now. I am about 2-3 pounds up from my goal weight. I know not to lose focus, but to keep focus I am taking a 24 hours off starting tonight.
After 3 years of this...I know that works for me and helps keep me going. I have gotten really good at taking a night or two off and then jumping back on.
So I will enjoy Foxwoods and the winery in CT. I will be 100% Sunday morning and I have already scheduled to work out with my trainer on Sunday afternoon.
Have a great weekend all. I appreciate this group so much
I agree with this philosophy ... I'm taking tonight off also for an outing with friends (wish I was going to the Casino though!!!). I'm only 6 lbs away but I'm losing my tenacity so I think I need a freedom night to get myself back to it. I'll start back up on Saturday.
Good luck - hope you win lots and taste some amazing stuff
sunnymae ~ You're very welcome! It feels so good to save money.
healthyangie ~ Oh how I dislike those days...I usually warn my DH to give him a heads up. Sometimes I get so *****y I pick stupid fights with him just to get my aggravation out...usually he understands!!! Good luck to you! (Do like you know..and wait 'til your DH takes a nap or falls asleep to get your *****iness out by yelling at him...)
darbs ~ I find it nearly impossible to stay on P1 when I'm within 5 pounds of goal. Have fun in CT and good luck at Foxwoods!!! Ah, good food, good wine and gambling. What could be better...
Last edited by New Englander; 01-18-2013 at 01:54 PM.
I agree with this philosophy ... I'm taking tonight off also for an outing with friends (wish I was going to the Casino though!!!). I'm only 6 lbs away but I'm losing my tenacity so I think I need a freedom night to get myself back to it. I'll start back up on Saturday.
Good luck - hope you win lots and taste some amazing stuff
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Originally Posted by New Englander
sunnymae ~ You're very welcome! It feels so good to save money.
healthyangie ~ Oh how I dislike those days...I usually warn my DH to give him a heads up. Sometimes I get so *****y I pick stupid fights with him just to get my aggravation out...usually he understands!!! Good luck to you! (Do like you know..and wait 'til your DH takes a nap or falls asleep to get your *****iness out by yelling at him...)
darbs ~ I find it nearly impossible to stay on P1 when I'm within 5 pounds of goal. Have fun in CT and good luck at Foxwoods!!! Ah, good food, good wine and gambling. What could be better...
I was so focused in the fall and went right to my goal weight, but now....this feels good enough if I could just maintain it.
How fun if we could all get together some time. IP reunion
New Englander - LOL, it's not my hubby today ... it's work! I am warning the innocents and telling the guilty ones they better steer clear
Maybe I'll just b!tch at the cat when I get home - my big one will just sit there looking at me really dumb when I get hyper. The other ones usually go find a nice nook to hide in Poor Candy (the dog) will think she did something wrong so that won't work. The cat NEVER thinks he did anything wrong
I don't normally get this way but when I do, it's like a cyclone hit! Hopefully I'll chill out here soon .....
First of all, thanks for the warm welcome!! You are all so sweet!
Ok...I can relate to taking a day off from P1. When we get to those last few pounds, it is nice to take a small break! I have to give you all kuddos for sticking with the program. I'm on day 1 & already have to change my plans! Apparently we have a game and dinner plans for tonight. So, I promise to start my phase 1 tomorrow! (This WILL work for me because I don't have anything else on my calendar, socially, for about 2 weeks). I'm hoping that you will all keep me in line!! I will try to go easy tonight...because as we all know...tomorrow WILL come!
Good luck! We'll be hitting it hard together tomorrow
)to keep myself on track.
Well, that didn't work. I was able to maintain within an "okay" range for 7 months. Then October hit and came birthdays, anniversarys and holidays...And I was starting this period of the year at 8 lbs above goal and it just kept climbing and climbing... oops!
