After I used lime not realizing it wasn't on the list I texted my coach asking and he said try to use lemon in the future...which is weird considering what pocahontas says.
I will ask for more specifics on me WI monday.
If you can report back when you get the specifics, I would appreciate it. I don't see a coach, and I thought I read somewhere on the forum that they can be used interchangeably, so I've been doing just that.
Thanks everyone for your answers on my olive oil question yesterday.
Great weigh-ins today... we can do this! My second weigh in was today and I'm down 2.4 pounds this week. I wanted Biggest Loser weigh-ins, but I'm not spending the entire day exercising, so as long as I continue moving steadily downward, I'll be happy. My long term goal is 62 pounds by July 1, so I'll be close if I can manage to loose 10 pounds a month. From what I've seen here, it's certainly doable! With any other diet I've been on, for me that would be an unrealistic goal, unless I spent the day in the gym, which I certainly don't have time to do.
After I used lime not realizing it wasn't on the list I texted my coach asking and he said try to use lemon in the future...which is weird considering what pocahontas says.
I will ask for more specifics on me WI monday.
My coach is okay with lemon OR lime used sparingly.
I also use True Lemon & True Lime. These are powdered and are 0/0/0
Last night I had made some chili lime tofu not realizing that lime isn't on approved list. I guess I thought it was ok since lemon was. So hope that little hiccup doesn't set me back. My coach says to try and not do too much tofu which makes sense but the truth is I don't really eat much meat and chicken. Will have to focus on seafood I guess. Anyone that eats tofu had any slow results?
Day 3 here I come...!! Have a great day all!
I am a vegetarian and my main proteins for dinner are tofu, eggs, and Gardein Chick'n Strips. I usually just rotate these throughout the week. The sheet that I have includes plain tofu in the other protein category that is allowed.
There are many vegetarians around here who are on IP. I try and balance with lower carb vegetables since tofu (and other fake meat products) do have some carbs.
Hey, I've had some terribly stinky gas for the past few nights. Is this typical?
Also, short of using the strips, are there any signs that would indicate I'm in ketosis?
Are you eating something with sugar alcohol in it like malitol? Or maybe a lot of broccoli that you aren't used to? They would both cause gas. Ketosis can also be recognized by bad breath, your deodorant doesn't seem to make it all day anymore, and you suddenly have more energy.
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Good morning everyone! I did my second WI and I am down 2.4 pounds for a total of 10.4 in two weeks :-)
YAY! Keep up the good work!
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Today is my first day on ip. Just curious, what do you put on your chicken/ fish when cooking to give it some flavor??
Any kind of herbs or seasonings (read labels to avoid sugar or table salt additions) walden farms products make nice marinades or glazes.
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Does anyone else use lime or have a coach that says lime is ok?
A tiny bit of lime zest would give a lot of flavor with no carbs.
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Today is day #4 for me and I am feeling like my normal self again! So happy, no headache today and not overly tired!!! I am feeling like I can really do this!!! Hoping it only gets easier from here! I felt like a wanted to quit yesterday but today I woke up feeling like maybe there is a light at the end of this tunnel!
You can do it! The rewards for diligence way outweigh the temporary sacrifice!
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FINALLY!!!! I HIT ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!! I'm 199.75, but heck, I'll take it!
I haven't been here in maybe 10 years?
YAY! So excited for you all! onderland is my first big goal!
Hey, I've had some terribly stinky gas for the past few nights. Is this typical?
Also, short of using the strips, are there any signs that would indicate I'm in ketosis?
Everyone processes differently so you will have to look at what you are eating. I have heard people complain specifically about cauliflower, rutabaga and omega 3 capsules. I think that if you usually didn't eat very much fibre before your body may need to adjust. Try upping your water intake when you eat your veggies and don't forget to have a good variety of veggies.
I have been told that if you are following the diet then just trust that you are in ketosis. Other symptoms people describe are: being not as cranky as first week, metallic taste in mouth, bad breath, loss of cravings, weight loss...
So I weighed in today, down another 0.8lb and 1.75 inches!!! I know I'm getting very close to phasing off, and it's exciting! I've been loving the exercise, I do a Couch to 5K running program three days a week, and three days of yoga (which I stepped up yesterday, got a video that is a 50 minute program - I felt AMAZING after finishing it! I know the exercise is contributing to my slowdown in losses but I'm totally OK with that - muscle weighs more than fat and I know I'm getting stronger Plus those inches gone make me VERY happy!!
So I weighed in today, down another 0.8lb and 1.75 inches!!! I know I'm getting very close to phasing off, and it's exciting! I've been loving the exercise, I do a Couch to 5K running program three days a week, and three days of yoga (which I stepped up yesterday, got a video that is a 50 minute program - I felt AMAZING after finishing it! I know the exercise is contributing to my slowdown in losses but I'm totally OK with that - muscle weighs more than fat and I know I'm getting stronger Plus those inches gone make me VERY happy!!
Congrats!!!! You're so close and I can only imagine the feeling once you hit your goal. The real triumpth is that you have succeeded from start to finish and stayed with it. I'm so excited for you! It's very inspiring to me to see so many people reach their goals and makes me believe that I can too once and for all.
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FINALLY!!!! I HIT ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!! I'm 199.75, but heck, I'll take it!
I haven't been here in maybe 10 years?
Amazing! Congrats! Hey, 199.75 is 199.75 it has a 1 in the front!!!!!
So happy, no headache today and not overly tired!!! I am feeling like I can really do this!!! Hoping it only gets easier from here! I felt like a wanted to quit yesterday but today I woke up feeling like maybe there is a light at the end of this tunnel! 
Plus those inches gone make me VERY happy!!