Today's WI was a bit irritating. I weighed before I left the house and was at 155.8 my home scale has consistently been 1lb lighter than the clinic scale. But today I weighed in at 158. Gah! I don't understand what happened in 30 mins to show that gain.
Anyhow, good thing is we measured again today and I lost 15" from last time we measured 6 weeks ago and 41" gone from the start!!
And I bought a size 8 pair of shorts!!! They're a smidge tighter than I like but they'll be perfect in a week or two.
Good morning all! I have a NSV to share with all of you
When I started this journey, I was comfortably in a size 18 work pants (to be specific, Kohl's, Apt 9, Curvy fit - they're awesome!). About 5 weeks in, I downsized to a 16 because I was swimming in my pants. Well, I have been waiting as long as possible to buy the 14's, and this weekend I finally caved, went back to Kohls, and to my surprise.... I'm a 12! I completely skipped the size 14's and jumped right into the 12's. Granted, they're a little snug, but in another week or so they will fit comfortably. It would have been a waste of money to buy the 14's with how quickly I am dropping sizes.
I hope others have had the same experience. It's great! I hope you all have a great day!!
That is so amazing! Very happy for you! Can't wait to be there myself
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Originally Posted by lisa32989
I have those notes at home and I'm at work.
In my notes on my phone I have no more than 40 carbs/day (net carbs, which is total carbs minus fiber).
I'm typically in the 850-950 calorie range per day, but usually under 900.
50% protein, 30% fat, 20% carbs (I THINK...again, it is at home)
These are approximate numbers so you try to be in the range
A packet should have about 15 g protein.
Calories about 80-120 (up to 200 for restricted)
Unrestricted is 8 or fewer net carbs
Restricted is 9+ net carbs
30% or fewer calories from fat
No aspartame
The nice thing is if we follow the plan, we don't have to track calories, fat, carbs very carefully.
VERY helpful! Love it!!
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Originally Posted by ktgrrl
Welcome!!! I've found the following really helpful, and am actually going to be putting it onto a little card to carry around with me. I'm thinking I snagged this from the amazing Lisa.
The basic guidelines for alternative products that match up with IP are:
-under 200 calories
-less than 30% calories from fat
-carbs within the restricted/unrestricted guidelines
8g or less net carbs = unrestricted
9g-16g net carbs = restricted
17g net carbs = super restricted (once or twice per week only)
more than 17g net carbs is too many to be compatible with p1
-at least 12-15g protein per serving
I copy and pasted these last two into a word document and keep them in my IP folder for reference! I have a feeling I will also be adding them to me 'notes' on my phone
This is an amazing group! Thanks for all the info!
Last edited by FrostyBobber; 08-27-2013 at 02:49 PM.
Today's WI was a bit irritating. I weighed before I left the house and was at 155.8 my home scale has consistently been 1lb lighter than the clinic scale. But today I weighed in at 158. Gah! I don't understand what happened in 30 mins to show that gain.
Anyhow, good thing is we measured again today and I lost 15" from last time we measured 6 weeks ago and 41" gone from the start!!
And I bought a size 8 pair of shorts!!! They're a smidge tighter than I like but they'll be perfect in a week or two.
Wowzer! You look beautiful! I hope to be an 8 again before the holidays roll around and I can phase off and eats somewhat normal...lol
I thought i'd create an avatar instead of a stock photo but i'm wondering...she seems a little "hot" compared to how I look today. Is she inspirational or annoying?
The basic guidelines for alternative products that match up with IP are:
-under 200 calories
-less than 30% calories from fat
-carbs within the restricted/unrestricted guidelines
8g or less net carbs = unrestricted
9g-16g net carbs = restricted
17g net carbs = super restricted (once or twice per week only)
more than 17g net carbs is too many to be compatible with p1
-at least 12-15g protein per serving
This one was truncated a bit.
All good-for-IP plan are under 200
Unrestricted are typically 80-120 (maybe a tad more)
Restricted are usually over 150-160 cals.
I was just reading the thread and came across the term "Ketosis Flu" *yikes*. If there is a previous discussion thread about this excuse the question...but what in the world is Ketosis Flu???
I was just reading the thread and came across the term "Ketosis Flu" *yikes*. If there is a previous discussion thread about this excuse the question...but what in the world is Ketosis Flu???
The term refers to the first 3-4 days on IP. As you stop eating carbs, your body goes into a sort of withdrawal for a couple of days where you might feel tired, light headed, nauseous, headaches, etc. It wasn't too bad for me...just know that it will pass in a day or two. Then you'll feel awesome!
I thought i'd create an avatar instead of a stock photo but i'm wondering...she seems a little "hot" compared to how I look today. Is she inspirational or annoying?
Hi there neighbor!!! Love seeing a fellow DC metro lady here!! I totally love your avatar, but I'm a red-head (bottled, tyvm) and so I'm probably partial.
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Originally Posted by lisa32989
This one was truncated a bit.
All good-for-IP plan are under 200
Unrestricted are typically 80-120 (maybe a tad more)
Restricted are usually over 150-160 cals.
Ohh!! Good to know! I think I found this in an old thread somewhere, but adding this to the formula. I just heard that old NBC PSA jingle in my head... "The more you know..."
I thought i'd create an avatar instead of a stock photo but i'm wondering...she seems a little "hot" compared to how I look today. Is she inspirational or annoying?
I think it is lovely!
Well, yesterday was official weigh in and was up 0.2 and today took a peak and was down almost 2, so I guess next week will be great
congrats to all the acccomplishments. skipping a size, well that is what dreams are made of
i dont wi till tomorrow due to work, but it looks like it might be a 6lbs loss atm...certain things will change between now and then....hormones still have me in a odd place mentally...staying op but like suffering some odd moods for me...hope they pass soon...
Good morning all! I have a NSV to share with all of you
When I started this journey, I was comfortably in a size 18 work pants (to be specific, Kohl's, Apt 9, Curvy fit - they're awesome!). About 5 weeks in, I downsized to a 16 because I was swimming in my pants. Well, I have been waiting as long as possible to buy the 14's, and this weekend I finally caved, went back to Kohls, and to my surprise.... I'm a 12! I completely skipped the size 14's and jumped right into the 12's. Granted, they're a little snug, but in another week or so they will fit comfortably. It would have been a waste of money to buy the 14's with how quickly I am dropping sizes.
I hope others have had the same experience. It's great! I hope you all have a great day!!
